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Dwight Turner
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Gender
Male
Age
49 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/08/2000
Location
Detroit MI Wayne
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officer Wayne Little shot and killed Dwight Turner, who had apparently been shooting at a stray dog from his porch. Little shot Turner while he was putting down his gun. Little had been involved in four shootings in nine years. Turner's survivor's received a $2 million settlement.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Detroit Police Department
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National Anthem
United States