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Martin Y. Potts

United States · Aged 29 · Died 02/22/2013
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Police were investigating two burglaries and attempting to execute a search warrant on a property when they encountered Martin Potts, who fled. Potts was killed by members of a Special Response Team after allegedly firing at officers with a shotgun. Potts' body had 73 bullet wounds.

Alleged responsible partySpringfield Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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