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Dawonne Matthews
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Gender
Male
Age
15 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/29/2009
Location
Berkley Drive and Lancaster Street New Orleans LA 70131 Orleans
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Investigators say two officers attempted to stop Matthews and a friend while on patrol, because Matthews appeared to be carrying a suspicious object. Matthews ran from one officer, who gave chase. The officer said he shot Matthews after the young man pointed a long rifle at him. Matthews died at the scene.
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Alleged Responsible Party
New Orleans Police Department
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National Anthem
United States