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Mark W. Sparks

United States · Aged 39 · Died 02/10/2003
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Mark Sparks came to the attention of police shortly after a Kill Devil Hills officer was called to investigate a report of simple assault at the John Yancey Motel. After the officer left the motel finding no suspect, Sparks sped past the motel. Two police vehicles pursued him. As Sparks came to a cul-de-sac, he drove off the end, crossed through one yard and two driveways and tried to veer away from the police. He then struck the two police cars and was shot and killed.

Alleged responsible partyKill Devil Hills Police Department, Nags Head Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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