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Dwayne Joshua Von Essen
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Gender
Male
Age
22 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/30/2007
Location
2222 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis IN 46225 Marion
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police responded to 911 calls stating Dwayne was fighting with his girlfriend and father. Multiple calls placed by Dwayne's brother and possibly his girlfriend said that if police came to the house, Dwayne would kill them. When police arrived, two officers entered the house, and one stayed outside. Inside the house, police confronted Dwayne on the steps. He had a machete and was within 21 feet of officers. Officers shot and killed Dwayne.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
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United States