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Harith L. Augustus
United States · Aged 37 · Died 07/14/2018
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Chicago barber Harith L. Augustus was walking down the sidewalk from work and carrying a holstered handgun on his belt. Five police officers on foot, including two trainees, stopped Augustus to question him about the gun. As Augustus cooperated and took out his wallet and showed one of the senior officers his gun ownership permit, the two trainees attempted to grab his arms without warning. Augustus panicked, turned and ran between two cars, his hand touching the holstered gun as he did so. The male officer trainee opened fire and killed Augustus. Augustus's wallet was still in his left hand, and his handgun remained in its holster. Augustus had a permit for the weapon, but not to carry it concealed.
Alleged responsible partyChicago Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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