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Grace Louise Denk
United States · Aged 21 · Died 01/28/2014
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Denk was a 21-year-old Marine suffering from depression since her return from Afghanistan. After an alcohol-fueled argument with her boyfriend, she got in her car with a handgun and began texting suicidal messages to him. Her boyfriend called 911. Police encountered Denk parked outside. Both officers claim Denk raised her gun, so they shot her four times in self defense. District Attorney said shooting justified. Denk family considering legal action.
Alleged responsible partyWilmington Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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