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Derrick Watson
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Gender
Male
Age
20 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/17/2008
Location
11770 block Ferguson Street Dallas TX 75228 Dallas
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Watson and two others went to a Texaco in a beige truck. They were later joined by three other men in a stolen blue Kia. Later, Watson and three of the others approached a man and accused him of being a police officer. The man, undercover Detective Mark Mendoza, drew a pistol and identified himself. Watson drew a chromed handgun. Detective Mendoza fatally shot Watson. Crack cocaine was found in both vehicles.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Garland Police Department
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