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Lavon Peete
United States · Aged 15 · Died 04/03/2012
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An officer shot Lavon Peete when he allegedly pointed a gun at him. Police had responded at around 10:30 p.m. to a report of shots fired. According to police, the officer came upon three people with a rifle and the situation escalated. Peete reportedly pointed a sawed-off rifle at the officer, who then opened fire, killing the teen.
Alleged responsible partySt. Louis County Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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