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Nathan Vestal
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Gender
Male
Age
22 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
03/01/2004
Location
Carpenter Ave & 14th St Des Moines IA 50314 Polk
Cause of Death
Deadly force
According to police, Nathan Vestal fled after officer Mark Wessels pulled him over for speeding shortly before 10 a.m. Wessels gave chase until Vestal crashed his car into a tree. Vestal fled on foot and Wessels followed him. Vestal allegedly pointed a gun at Wessels and fired at least one shot. Police said Wessels returned fire, killing Vestal.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Des Moines Police Department
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National Anthem
United States