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Brendan Patrick Pinkston
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Gender
Male
Age
23 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/21/2021
Location
Columbine Avenue and Bristol Road Burton MI 48529 Genesee
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Brendan Pinkston was allegedly trespassing with a gun when a caller reported him to 911. He left the property before police arrived. Four officers -- three from the Burton Police Department and one sheriff's deputy -- responded. The officers and deputy found Pinkston. He fled on foot and allegedly fired at police, injuring Burton Police Officer Dalton Christie and Genesee County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Fachting. Police shot and killed Pinkston.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Burton Police Department, Genesee County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States