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Adrian Williams
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Gender
Male
Age
29 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
04/21/2014
Location
Penn Avenue and South Trenton Avenue Wilkinsburg PA 15221 Allegheny
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police began pursuing Williams after they saw him get into a car that allegedly had a handgun in it. Williams crashed into a brick wall and attempted to flee on foot. An officer chased after Williams, who was allegedly carrying a handgun. Williams tripped and fell but continued brandishing the handgun. Fearing for his life, the officer shot Williams 6 times. District attorney ruled shooting justified. Officer who shot Williams was involved in a previous fatal encounter.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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National Anthem
United States