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Douglas J. Wnek

United States · Aged 37 · Died 10/03/2010
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Wnek was fatally shot by members of the Cape May County Regional SWAT team at his home on Williams St. after Wnek allegedly threatened police with firearms and failed to comply with orders to drop his weapons during a standoff at his residence. Wnek's wife said he'd been suicidal.

Alleged responsible partyCape May County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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