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Deric D. Mitchell
United States · Aged 21 · Died 11/15/2002
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Deadly force
An officer shot and killed Deric D. Mitchell after he allegedly ran from officers and pointed a handgun. At around 12 p.m., police had responded to reports of gunshots in the midtown area and found three men sitting on a porch. Officers arrested one man for possession of narcotics and a second man who had an outstanding warrant. Mitchell ran from the porch with an officer chasing him on foot. According to police, Mitchell leveled a gun at the officer, who then shot him.
Alleged responsible partyKansas City Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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