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John Smith

United States · Aged 85 · Died 08/24/2004
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Deadly force

Deputies were dispatched to John Smith's house after a 911 caller told police to investigate the home. After the deputies approached Smith in the bedroom and asked him to put his pistol down, Smith walked to his bedroom door and fired at the officers. The deputies fired back, killing Smith.

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

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