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K.C. Battle

United States · Aged 67 · Died 05/12/2008
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Curtney Gayten was holding his 3-week old daughter under water in a pond when authorities arrived. Witnesses said a deputy ordered Gayten to release the child, but Gayten pointed a gun at the deputy, who opened fire. Gayten died at the scene. The baby was taken to the hospital in critical condition; she died in November 2008 from injuries sustained in the incident.

Alleged responsible partyHinds County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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