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James Eric Griffin
United States · Aged 48 · Died 01/23/2013
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James Griffin allegedly tried to steal a pack of cigarettes from an Alto Pic-N-Go. In convenience store video, Griffin pulled a machete out of his pants after the store owner confronted him. In a dash cam video, Griffin pulled out the machete as he walked toward officer Smith. Officer Smith shot and killed him.
Alleged responsible partyAlto Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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