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Thomas Garnett
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Gender
Male
Age
32 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
11/05/2009
Location
21 Shawmut Avenue New Bedford MA 02740 Plymouth
Cause of Death
Deadly force
State troopers on a predawn SWAT-style drug raid at Garnett's residence were shot at and struck by six rounds fired by Garnett as they crossed his threshold, only escaping injury because of their body armor. Officers returned fire and shot him to death. Garnett had been heavily armed. In November 2010 three state troopers were given Medals of Honor for their roles in the raid.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Massachusetts State Police
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National Anthem
United States