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James R. Bergmann
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Gender
Male
Age
34 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/16/2009
Location
2700 block Creve Coeur Mill Road Maryland Heights MO 63043 St. Louis
Cause of Death
Deadly force
An officer shot and killed unarmed James R. Bergmann when he allegedly reversed car and tried to run officers over after a chase from St. Charles to Maryland Heights. Officers started pursuing a Saturn sedan on eastbound I-70 near the Cave Springs exit because the license plate number was listed as stolen, according to police. The car crossed into St. Louis County, exited the interstate and headed south. The chase ended at about 5:40 p.m., after Bergman lost control of the car near Creve Coeur Lake. Bergmann then reportedly began to back up--police said he was backing toward them--and one of the officers shot him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
St. Charles Police Department
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National Anthem
United States