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James Francis Szotek
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Gender
Male
Age
60 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
03/05/2005
Location
225 E. County Road 600 North Valparaiso IN 46383 Porter
Cause of Death
Deadly force
James Francis Szotek, angry because he'd been served with divorce papers and a restraining order, got drunk, shot his dogs and cats to death, then barricaded himself inside his rural Valparaiso home, according to police. Police said he fired 30 rounds toward a propane tank and police officers. When Szotek finally came outside about 9 a.m., he pointed a rifle at officers, who shot and killed him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Porter Police Department
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National Anthem
United States