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James Patrick Ahern
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Gender
Male
Age
41 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/20/2010
Location
Harling Lane and AR-340 Bella Vista AR 72715 Benton
Cause of Death
Deadly force
A local officer shot Ahern five times when he felt threatened during a traffic stop, and a sixth time when he observed the reverse lights come on. Video evidence disproved his story. The officer was fired, criminally prosecuted and sentenced to 30 days, and Ahern's family won a $20K settlement with the city. The officer later became police chief in a nearby town.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Bella Vista Police Department
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National Anthem
United States