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Jeffrey Lewis

United States · Aged 18 · Died 08/13/2008
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Deadly force

Police shot Jeffrey Lewis after he allegedly attacked an officer with a hammer. Police were called to Lewis' home to break up a fight between him and his older brother. Relatives dispute the chain of events, saying Lewis never attacked police.

Alleged responsible partyWaukegan Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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