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Eddie Vega
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Gender
Male
Age
36 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/21/2003
Location
Italy Street Mocanaqua PA 18655 Luzerne
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Eddie Vega fought with troopers who were attempting to arrest him for violating a protection order. He was shot and killed by Trooper Garry Bat while swinging a rake at them. At least one witness said he'd dropped the rake before he was shot.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Pennsylvania State Police
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National Anthem
United States