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Matthew J. Speese
United States · Aged 47 · Died 06/01/2011
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Police were called to Matthew J. Speese's home at 5:38 p.m. to check his welfare. A standoff reportedly began when Speese, who had struggled with PTSD since he returned from the first Gulf War, confronted officers with a long gun. Officers shot and killed Speese when he allegedly came down the driveway about 7:21 p.m., pointing the gun at them.
Alleged responsible partyHoward City Police Department, Montcalm County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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