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Aaron F. Dougherty
United States · Aged 26 · Died 11/11/2002
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Police shot Aaron F. Dougherty when he allegedly came toward officers with two knives. Officers responded to a disturbance at the home of Dougherty's parents at around 1:30 p.m. Police said the officers shot Dougherty after he charged at a sergeant and an officer who repeatedly told him to drop the knives. Aaron F. Dougherty died at a hospital. Dougherty's father, who saw police shoot his son, said that Aaron was depressed and holding the knives, but that he never moved toward officers.
Alleged responsible partyKansas City Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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