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James Brissette
United States · Aged 17 · Died 09/04/2005
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Deadly force
A group of police officers opened fire with assault rifles and a shotgun, shooting at an unarmed family walking on the east side of the Danziger Bridge. James Brissette, who was shot in the back, the leg, both arms, and the back of the head, died on the bridge.
Alleged responsible partyNew Orleans Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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