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Justin Thompson
United States · Aged 15 · Died 09/24/2012
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Deadly force
Shot to death by off-duty police officer Terrance Shaw, who claimed Thompson tried to rob him. Shaw, who admitted that he knew Thompson prior to killing him, resigned when questioned about his relationship with the boy.
Alleged responsible partyMemphis Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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