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James L. Pelmore Jr.
United States · Aged 33 · Died 09/27/2007
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Less-than-lethal force
James L. Pelmore Jr. reportedly died after an altercation with officers Christopher Darr and Kurt Buckley. Police responded at around 5:10 a.m. to investigate an "unknown problem" involving a man "pounding and screaming" on the front door of a house. The officers found Pelmore and handcuffed him by 5:15 a.m. Medical crews arrived three minutes later. The coroner said Pelmore died of cocaine intoxication.
Alleged responsible partyUrbana Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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