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Marilyn Elizabeth Peterson
United States · Aged 68 · Died 07/16/2013
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Police officers responding to a reportedly suicidal woman encountered legally blind and disabled Marilyn Elizabeth Peterson, 68, in her bedroom, armed with a knife. One officer tried and failed to disarm Peterson with an "impact tool." Pepper spray also failed to deter Peterson, who advanced on officers with the knife. Unable to retreat in the confined space of the bedroom, one officer shot Peterson 3 times, killing her.
Alleged responsible partyOil City Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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