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Maurice Earl Pierce
United States · Aged 35 · Died 12/23/2010
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Pierce ran a stop sign in North Austin at around 10:54pm. After pulling over, Pierce fled on foot. As officer Brad Smith pursued in his other, officer Frank Wilson gave chase on foot. A struggled ensued as Wilson attempted to tase Pierce, who grabbed his utility knife and slashed the officer's neck. Pierce was fatally shot attempting to flee.
Alleged responsible partyAustin Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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