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Matthew Tutt

United States · Aged 21 · Died 06/25/2010
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Deadly force

Two deputies stopped Tutt on his bicycle because it lacked lights and reflectors. Cooperative at first, Tutt resisted being searched by pulling out a .45 semi-automatic handgun and opening fire on both. They returned fire and fatally shot him.

Alleged responsible partyPolk County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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