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Leopoldo Huizar
United States · Aged 24 · Died 09/20/2009
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A deputy was patrolling the area around the Towne House Motel when he "encountered a suspicious male" in the back parking lot, according to a statement from the Sheriff's Department. Huizar was belligerent, authorities said, and resisted the deputy while he tried to check him for weapons. According to the statement, the deputy shot Huizar after he allegedly pulled a gun out of his waistband.
Alleged responsible partyLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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