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Jacob Paul Stolarz
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Gender
Male
Age
45 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/27/2009
Location
N State St. and E Randolph St. Chicago IL 60602 Cook
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police shot and killed Jacob Paul Stolarz as he reportedly held a knife to an 80-year-old bystander's throat. Police had responded to Wabash and Randolph after receiving a report of an aggressive panhandler who was brandishing a knife. According to police, officers followed Stolarz and tried to persuade him to drop the weapon. The officers pepper sprayed Stolarz, but police said it was ineffective. Stolarz continued onto State Street and grabbed a bystander. Officers opened fire after Stolarz didn't drop the knife. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Chicago Police Department
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National Anthem
United States