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Harry Smith III
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Gender
Male
Age
25 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/13/2003
Location
W 5th St & N Harrison St. Wilmington DE 19805 New Castle
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Smith came to a Wilmington hospital for mental health treatment but fled before checking in. Encountering local police, he stole a police car and was shot in the leg. He led officers on a 16-block chase before his cruiser was blocked in. Local police shot at him 31 times. Six of those bullets struck him, fatally.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Wilmington Police Department
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National Anthem
United States