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Brownie Polk
United States · Aged 46 · Died 08/01/2009
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Polk was holding a hatchet over his head in a threatening manner when he was shot. The owner of Tolin Liquor Store had called police to report that Polk, 46, was causing problems inside the store by harassing the owner and store customers.
Alleged responsible partyOakland Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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