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Gordon Velyov
United States · Aged 44 · Died 06/30/2007
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Velyov called 911 and reported a "crazy" person with a gun. When officers arrived, they heard what they thought were gunshots in Velyov's home and blocked off the area. Velyov came out, pointed a handgun at his head and challenged officers to shoot him. When officers told him to drop the gun, he pointed it at them. One officer shot and killed Velyov. A suicide note was found.
Alleged responsible partyWest Allis Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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