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James Jenkins
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Gender
Male
Age
44 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
04/27/2009
Location
207 Estate Drive OFallon IL 62269 St. Clair
Cause of Death
Deadly force
An officer shot James Jenkins three times when he reportedly pointed a rifle at police after killing his estranged wife. At about 9:15 p.m. police responded to what they thought was a burglary at the Chevy Chase Apartments. Once inside, the officers were confronted by Jenkins, who they said refused to put down his rifle. Adrinne Jenkins, 40, had been shot twice and was dead by the time police arrived.
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Alleged Responsible Party
O'Fallon Police Department
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