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Juan Gabino Anzaldua
United States · Aged 25 · Died 01/01/2001
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Deadly force
Officer James C. Powell performed a traffic stop on a other in which Anzaldua was a passenger. Wanted for probation violations related to an attempted murder, Anzaldua immediately fled the other. Officer Powell pursued. According to Officer Powell's department, Anzaldua made a stand and attacked the officer, who shot him twice in the belly and killed him. Anzaldua's family sued. Ranger John Aycock vouched for Officer Powell's version of events. The outcome of the lawsuit is unclear.
Alleged responsible partyBelton Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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