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Rocky Charles Baker
United States · Aged 23 · Died 12/21/2000
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Baker, driving a stolen Volvo station wagon, was shot by three officers after leading police on a chase from Shawnee to Oklahoma City. In Oklahoma City, Baker lost control of the car and crashed into some trees. Police said that as Baker left the car, he began walking toward officers armed with a butterfly knife, shouting, "Shoot me - go ahead and shoot me." They shot and killed him.
Alleged responsible partyOklahoma City Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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