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Javier Ramirez Sainz
United States · Aged 40 · Died 05/27/2003
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The incident began at 2 a.m., when Ramirez Sainz, an undocumented immigrant, tried to enter the Circle K at 2004 S. Sixth Ave., but found the door locked. Authorities said he started firing a semi automatic handgun in the parking lot. Four officers came to the store, officials said. When the man continued firing, Officer Leonard Perez, 30, shot Ramirez Sainz once in the head with a shotgun.
Alleged responsible partySouth Tucson Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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