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James M. Lee
United States · Aged 26 · Died 04/26/2007
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Officers John Peterson and Robert McMillen shot James M. Lee, who allegedly had a handgun and refused to lower it. The officers had responded to a domestic disturbance call at around midnight. Each officer reportedly fired one shot, hitting Lee and also hitting his girlfriend, who'd placed the 911 call. Lee was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later. According to Lee's girlfriend, the officers shot through a closed door.
Alleged responsible partyPeoria Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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