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Melanie Jones
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Gender
Female
Age
22 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/21/2001
Location
10 block Teardrop Lane Newport News VA 23608 Newport News City
Cause of Death
Deadly force
A Newport News police officer shot and killed Melanie Jones after she ignored orders to drop the gun she was holding. Officers were responding to a loud music complaint.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Newport News Police Department
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National Anthem
United States