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Douglas Kim

United States · Aged 55 · Died 02/24/2002
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Deadly force

Officers G. Olson and M. Peters searched Douglas Kim's home after being informed that Kim had attacked his wife and 18yo son and had fired a handgun in his home. When the officers arrived Kim was hiding in the attic, when officers attempted to open the attic, Kim fired a handgun and the officers fired back. The officers retreated and called for a SWAT team. Kim emerged from the attic, the officers could not see his hands and fired, then retreated again. The SWAT team arrived and fired two rounds and took Kim into custody. Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics pronounced Kim dead. Kim's wife and son were treated for minor injuries inflicted by Kim.

Alleged responsible partyLos Angeles Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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