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Gary “Chris” Tyson
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Gender
Male
Age
18 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/23/2002
Location
I-95 just north of Exit 41 West Haven CT 06477 New Haven
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
When Tyson was allegedly involved in a fist fight, West Haven police used attack dogs to attempt to flush him out of hiding in bushes along I-95. Tyson instead fled onto the highway and was struck by a passing truck. In December 2008 the city settled a wrongful death suit with his family for about $400,000. An autopsy revealed 24 dog-bite puncture wounds.
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Alleged Responsible Party
West Haven Police Department
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National Anthem
United States