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Amit A. Patel
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Gender
Male
Age
31 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/05/2011
Location
600 block North Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60611 Cook
Cause of Death
No
Amit A. Patel drowned in Lake Michigan after jumping in when officers approached him. According to police, officers were trying to clear loiterers from Olive Park at 8:11 p.m. When officers asked his name, they said Patel jumped into the 60-degree water. Emergency crews found Patel about 45 minutes later. He was taken a hospital in "extremely critical" condition and died at about 9:30 p.m.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Chicago Police Department
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National Anthem
United States