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Michael McCullen

United States · Aged 39 · Died 01/22/2011
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McCullen holds the macabre distinction of being shot to death by police while dressed in a gorilla suit. He was attempting to rob a fast food restaurant at the time, and one of his briefly held hostages dialed 911. For his role in the incident the officer was given the National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the American Police Hall of Fame.

Alleged responsible partyRichmond Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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