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Homer Taylor
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Gender
Male
Age
39 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/18/2008
Location
near North Leclaire Avenue and West Washington Boulevard Chicago IL 60644 Cook
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Taylor had been out of prison for a week. Police spotted him on a Saturday afternoon drinking from an open container. He bolted; they chased him on foot, and he turned to threaten them with a "homemade knife." He was tasered and stopped breathing soon after.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Chicago Police Department
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