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Paul Appnel
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Gender
Male
Age
42 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/13/2006
Location
632 Carey Ave Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 Luzerne
Cause of Death
Deadly force
About 3:30 a.m. a local officer took note of Appnel in various locations in downtown Wilkes Barre acting suspiciously, correctly anticipating that he would attempt to rob a convenience store. Appnel was ordered to stop as he fled to his getaway car. He turned his weapon to the officer, who fired 10 shots. Appnel was found on the roadside of I-81 nearby bleeding to death. The officer was later awarded the "Combat Cross" for the incident.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Wilkes-Barre City Police Department
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National Anthem
United States