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Melvin Elandt
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Gender
Male
Age
48 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/28/2008
Location
I-94 and US-12 Dearborn MI 48126 Wayne
Cause of Death
Deadly force
According to police, a short pursuit began after officers tried to stop Melvin Elandt on suspicion of traffic violations at about 9:30 p.m. Two officers shot Elandt when he allegedly struck one of them with his truck. Elandt was pronounced dead at a hospital. The officers were reportedly treated for minor injuries.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Dearborn Police Department
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