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Christopher L. Slay
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Gender
Male
Age
42 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
02/21/2005
Location
Ford Road and Beck Road Canton MI 48187 Wayne
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police said Christopher Slay was pulled over for making an illegal turn in Westland at around 9 a.m. He reportedly drove off. Westland officers chased Slay to the Canton border, where the chase was taken up by state troopers, Wayne County deputies and Canton Township officers. After about half an hour, Slay's Jeep Cherokee ran off the road. Slay allegedly backed into a MSP cruiser, then drove toward a Canton Township officer. Several officers opened fire and killed Slay.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Westland Police Department, Canton Township Department of Public Safety, Michigan State Police
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National Anthem
United States