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Jesus Merino
United States · Aged 31 · Died 06/24/2011
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Police said Merino fled from officers after he allegedly robbed a Taylorsville gas station. Investigators said he tried to ram an officer with his car and fired a gun at police. Merino hit a spike strip and ran from his car. Dietrich drove his car at Merino, striking him, but Merino still had the gun. He fired on officers, wounding two of them. Two West Valley City officers were wounded by gunfire. Lloyd, Fife and Marble all shot at Merino, killing him.
Alleged responsible partyWest Valley City Police Department, Utah Highway PatrolReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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