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Hector Esparza
United States · Aged 25 · Died 07/02/2009
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Police were responding to a family disturbance, in which Esparza reportedly attacked his step-father. Esparza was in a bedroom, and claiming to be armed with a gun. Esparza suddenly exited the bedroom and raised a gun toward two officers. Officers immediately fired and killed Esparza. The gun turned out to be a BB gun.
Alleged responsible partyDenver Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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