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DeFarra “Dean” Gaymon
United States · Aged 48 · Died 07/16/2010
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Officer Esposito came across Mr. Gaymon, who was engaged in a sexual act, in Newark Park. When Officer Esposito tried to arrest him, "Mr. Gaymon appeared to panic, assaulted the police officer and fled." Officer Esposito cornered him near a pond. Mr. Gaymon threatened to kill Officer Esposito, then lunged at and attempted to disarm him while reaching into his own pocket. Officer Esposito fired once.
Alleged responsible partyEssex County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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