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Cleman R. Sweptson Jr.
United States · Aged 34 · Died 04/09/2013
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Police approached Cleman Sweptson a little after three in the morning, on a bicycle and with an open container of alcohol, because he was "acting strangely." According to the police account Sweptson pulled a 9mm Glock out and began firing. He was shot and killed by police return fire. His family disputed the police version of events.
Alleged responsible partyWashington Metropolitan Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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