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David Atkins
United States · Aged 45 · Died 03/08/2001
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Deadly force
Officers Brian Marshall and George Nelson responded to a domestic dispute between David Atkins and his mother. Investigators say David Atkins attacked Marshall and Nelson with a hammer. Police say Marshall told Atkins to drop the hammer, while he and Nelson backed away. When Atkins continued to advance on the officers, Marshall shot him in the chest, killing him.
Alleged responsible partyMarietta Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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