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Charles E. “Charlie” Pruitt
United States · Aged 47 · Died 12/21/2001
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Trooper C. F. Kane shot Charles E. "Charlie" Pruitt 14 times, reloading his pistol in the process, while responding to a domestic violence call. Kane contended that he shot Pruitt when he refused to drop his weapon when told to do so. According to Pruitt's family, Kane entered the residence without a warrant and shot Pruitt while he had his hands up. A gun was reportedly found near Pruitt, but his family members believed it was planted.
Alleged responsible partyWest Virginia State PoliceReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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