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Dustin Dean
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Gender
Male
Age
21 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/24/2002
Location
31151 US Hwy 19 N Palm Harbor FL 34684 Pinellas
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Undercover deputies arranged to buy drugs from Dean and another man in a small-scale suburban sting. When the police announced themselves Dean fled into swampy woods behind a Sweet Tomatoes restaurant. A deputy followed, and fatally shot the unarmed Dean when he "lunged" at him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States