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Bernard P. Kolas Jr.
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Gender
Male
Age
35 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/03/2000
Location
500 block Arlington Avenue Pittsburg PA 15203 Allegheny
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Bernard Kolas Jr., 35, was found semiconscious by passers-by and a resident. Hours earlier, according to his brothers, a police officer had chased him into a wooded area in Grandview Park. The Kolases, who live in Mount Washington, believe he was beaten, citing hospital reports that say Kolas' injuries were consistent with an assault. Police said they believe Kolas fell down the steep slope while fleeing from the officer and then toppled off a garage roof to the ground. They said he was never in police custody that night.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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National Anthem
United States