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James M. Lee
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Gender
Male
Age
26 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
04/26/2007
Location
2200 W. Krause Ave. Peoria IL 61605 Peoria
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officers John Peterson and Robert McMillen shot James M. Lee, who allegedly had a handgun and refused to lower it. The officers had responded to a domestic disturbance call at around midnight. Each officer reportedly fired one shot, hitting Lee and also hitting his girlfriend, who'd placed the 911 call. Lee was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later. According to Lee's girlfriend, the officers shot through a closed door.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Peoria Police Department
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National Anthem
United States