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Craig M. Keith
United States · Aged 34 · Died 07/20/2012
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Police responded around 2 a.m. to the Mardi Gras Casino in Nitro, where Craig M. Keith was drunk and causing problems, then refused to leave when asked. When police arrived, Keith reportedly ran to an SUV and led officers on a chase to Lincoln County, through Kanawha County and into Jackson County. According to police, Keith tried to ram their cruisers during the pursuit, which eventually included officers from multiple agencies. Police deployed spike strips on I-77, stopping the SUV. Keith got out and allegedly refused to obey the officers' commands. Multiple officers shot Keith several times. Keith died en route to the hospital. Police said they believed Keith wanted to die, and called his death "suicide by cop." They didn't say whether or not he was armed.
Alleged responsible partyWest Virginia State PoliceReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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