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Edward Irons
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Gender
Male
Age
34 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
03/29/2012
Location
1400 block Burd Avenue St. Louis MO 63112 St. Louis City
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police shot Edward Irons as he fled a traffic stop on foot. Officers had attempted to stop Irons' car, which was reportedly driving the wrong way down a one-way street at 10:30 p.m. Irons lost control of his car and crashed into a fence. He allegedly jumped from the car, flashed a gun with an extended clip, then fired at police. Officers returned fire and Irons took off running. While fleeing, Irons was hit at least once by one of 5 officers who shot at him. Police found Irons in the street, where he was pronounced dead.
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Alleged Responsible Party
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
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National Anthem
United States