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Markieth Singleton
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Gender
Male
Age
25 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/14/2008
Location
Kennedy Boulevard and Greenville Avenue Jersey City NJ 07305 Hudson
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Markieth Singleton was one of four men in a Mercedes SUV that was pulled over because it allegedly matched the description of a other used in a robbery, police said. It turned out not to be the car used in the robbery. Police said Singleton brandished a gun and was shot and killed by Police Officer Joseph Cossolini when he refused orders to stop moving. At least one witness said Singleton never drew a gun.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Jersey City Police Department
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National Anthem
United States