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Derrick Watson
United States · Aged 20 · Died 09/17/2008
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Watson and two others went to a Texaco in a beige truck. They were later joined by three other men in a stolen blue Kia. Later, Watson and three of the others approached a man and accused him of being a police officer. The man, undercover Detective Mark Mendoza, drew a pistol and identified himself. Watson drew a chromed handgun. Detective Mendoza fatally shot Watson. Crack cocaine was found in both vehicles.
Alleged responsible partyGarland Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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