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John W. Brown

United States · Aged 22 · Died 05/05/2012
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Brown was fatally shot within his mobile home. Prior to the shooting, Brown had locked himself in his bedroom, and was reportedly cutting himself. Deputy Wayne Blanchard kicked down Brown's door, and Brown allegedly came at him with the knife. Blanchard fired five shots and killed Brown.

Alleged responsible partyWalworth County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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