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Sylvester Oso
United States · Aged 31 · Died 11/28/2009
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Police received a report of domestic violence at the home of Sylvanis Oso. The caller said someone was intoxicated and had an infant with him. When police arrived at the scene, Oso refused to open the door and officers forced their way in. When they did, they discovered Oso with the infant and a knife to his neck, threatening to commit suicide. When he turned to the baby, one officer shot him in the chest, killing him.
Alleged responsible partyNavajo Nation PoliceReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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