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Eliakim Tipan Shabazz
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Gender
Male
Age
48 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/16/2013
Location
1190 Sunset Boulevard West Columbia SC 29169 Lexington
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officers were called to Kangaroo Express gas station about a man threatening a citizen with a handgun. Investigators say when two officers made contact with the suspect, Eliakim Tipan Shabazz he pulled a handgun from his waistband. One of the officers shot and killed Shabazz.
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Alleged Responsible Party
West Columbia Police Department
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National Anthem
United States