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Nyarko Johnson
United States · Aged 37 · Died 06/30/2011
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Deputies shot Nyarko Johnson during a botched undercover drug sting. At around 1:45 p.m., the deputies were trying to make a "major" purchase near a shopping center, when police said the men reportedly tried to flee and struck an unmarked SUV. Witnesses said they saw a Cadillac go behind a fast food restaurant. When the car emerged, it was being followed by an SUV and gunfire was exchanged. Johnson, who was driving the Cadillac, stopped and police swarmed the other with guns drawn, a witness said. Johnson was shot and left blood on the car and concrete as he crawled away.
Alleged responsible partyCook County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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