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Gilberto Vallejo
United States · Aged 29 · Died 05/09/2011
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According to a statement by District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, Vallejo went to the door of his former girlfriend's apartment, then shot the door and tried to break it down. Neighbors called 911. Officer Steven Pena and another officer responded. They told Vallejo to drop his weapon. Vallejo turned and fired. Officer Pena killed Vallejo with a shotgun. According to an autopsy cited by Lehmberg, Vallejo also shot himself.
Alleged responsible partyAustin Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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