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Emile Baptist Williams
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Gender
Male
Age
39 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/23/2008
Location
I-40 & I-85 McLeansville NC 27301 Guilford
Cause of Death
Deadly force
An off-duty local officer in a green SUV chased Williams on the highway, at speeds of up to 100 MPH, after Williams had snatched two diamond rings from a mall jewelry store. The rings were worth $38,000. The chase ended in a crash and a physical struggle between the two. Williams ended up in the SUV and dragging the officer, who was compelled to shoot Williams in the neck. The gunshot was fatal.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Greensboro Police Department
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National Anthem
United States