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Wardell Johnson Jr.
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Gender
Male
Age
43 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/12/2010
Location
3517 Edson Avenue Bronx NY 10466 Bronx
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Local officers were alerted to a man riding an ATV in Westchester County and on the New England Thruway at such a high rate of speed--80 MPH--that it seemed suicidal to callers. Officers gave chase until the driver, Johnson, exited to a residential area and wiped out on a corner. Johnson and the officer physically grappled, with Johnson gaining the upper hand and reaching for the officer's gun. He was shot once in the chest.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Pelham Manor Police Department
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