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Alonzo Heyward
United States · Aged 32 · Died 07/18/2009
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Distraught from a breakup and after hours of drinking and apparent indecision, Heyward walked around his neighborhood with his .44-caliber Magnum rifle around 4 a.m.. Six officers came to the scene, attempted to Tase Heyward with no effect, heard him express suicidal intentions, then began shooting when his muzzle swung more-or-less toward them. Officers fired 59 bullets and caused 43 wounds. Heyward's death is cited as an example of "contagious fire".
Alleged responsible partyChattanooga Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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