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David Valenzuela
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Gender
Male
Age
24 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/15/2011
Location
W Van Buren St & N 1st Ave Phoenix AZ 85003 Maricopa
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Valenzuela, a wheelchair-bound man, was shot by police after pulling a gun from his waist and pointing it at officers. Police were called to the scene after Valenzuela allegedly got in a fight with his girlfriend and fired at her, missing. Police believed that alcohol may have played a factor in Valenzuela's behavior.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Phoenix Police Department
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National Anthem
United States