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Bobby W. Curtis
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Gender
Male
Age
48 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/26/2011
Location
Fourth Street and Mobile Home Road Tamms IL 62988 Alexander
Cause of Death
Deadly force
A deputy shot and killed Bobby W. Curtis when he allegedly came at him with a sword. At around 4 p.m., a deputy tried to stop Curtis' Jaguar sedan in connection with his walk-away from a mental-health evaluation earlier that week. A chase ensued until a police car bumped the Jaguar, a witness said. Curtis reportedly got out with a sword and tried to injure himself. A deputy shot Curtis when he allegedly approached wielding the sword in a threatening manner. Police then went to the car and discovered the body of Curtis' wife, Lisa K. Curtis, 50.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Alexander County Sheriff's Office
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United States