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Shawn Dukes
United States · Aged 32 · Died 07/23/2002
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Less-than-lethal force
Dukes, said to be under the influence of drugs, apparently called the police himself a half-hour after midnight. When the police arrived and made moves to subdue him, he dashed out of his house, then physically struggled with officers--while still calling for help from the police. He was pepper-sprayed twice, lost consciousness, and died. The family arrived at a $500K settlement with the city.
Alleged responsible partyRochester Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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