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Diana Reese
United States · Aged 40 · Died 06/30/2001
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Officer Aaron Brensel responded to a neighbor's complaint that two people were engaging in sexual activity in Diana Reese's front yard. When Brensel arrived, Reese reportedly went inside and returned with a knife or a screwdriver. According to police, she began arguing with the man she was with and stabbed him in the forearm. Reese then allegedly threatened Brensel, who fired two shots, killing Reese.
Alleged responsible partyMissouri Valley Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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