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Joseph J. Engel
United States · Aged 51 · Died 11/29/2011
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Joseph J. Engel reportedly bit an officer, jumped over a wall and drowned in the Illinois River. At about 9:30 p.m., an officer tried to arrest Engel on Columbus Street because he was wanted on an outstanding warrant. Engel allegedly fought with the officer and bit his hand, then ran away. The officer chased Engel on foot, and other officers arrived to assist. According to police, the officers saw Engel go over a wall and heard a splash. They then saw Engel in the water. An officer called out to Engel, but he went under and did not resurface. Engel was pulled from the water, but died at a hospital.
Alleged responsible partyOttawa Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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