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Bounmy Ousa
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Gender
Male
Age
59 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/07/2005
Location
3300 West block Brookway Drive West Valley City UT 84119 Salt Lake
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officers Steven C. Ward and Matt Carman were parked in an unmarked car as part of a stakeout of another home when Ousa approached. Police said the officers opened fire after they saw Ousa brandish what they thought was a weapon but was actually a flashlight. Ousa's family said the officers took the flashlight from their home and planted it on Ousa to justify the shooting. The family also said Ward was on steroids, and Ward later resigned amidst a drug investigation against him. West Valley City settled a lawsuit with Ousa's family for $450,000.
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Alleged Responsible Party
West Valley City Police Department
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