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Derrick E. Tate
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Gender
Male
Age
23 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/05/2000
Location
1900 block W Reynolds St Pontiac IL 61764 Livingston
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officer Elias E. Mendiola shot Derrick E. Tate during a drug investigation. The shooting occurred after Task Force 6 agents set up a purchase of an ounce of crack cocaine outside a Pontiac service station. Officers converged to make an arrest at about 11 p.m., but Tate allegedly reversed the car, striking an officer in the leg. Mendiola then shot Tate, who died four days later from his injuries.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Bloomington Police Department
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National Anthem
United States