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Jesus Acevedo

United States · Aged 29 · Died 06/25/2002
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Acevedo and another man attempted to flee from police in a stolen 1995 white Nissan Maxima, a chase that involved multiple jurisdictions and a helicopter. The other man was apprehended after he appealed, yelling for help for Acevedo, who had tried to get away in a lake. His body was recovered, drowned.

Alleged responsible partyBradford County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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