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Steven Askew
United States · Aged 24 · Died 01/17/2013
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Shot to death after falling asleep in his car waiting for his girlfriend to come home from work. Two police officers, who were called to the area on another matter, claimed that when they approached Steven Askew's car, he pointed a handgun at them. They shot and killed Askew. Askew was licensed to carry a gun. A video of the incident disputes the police version of events. Numerous inconsistencies in officer's versions.
Alleged responsible partyMemphis Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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