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Jesus Merino
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Gender
Male
Age
31 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/24/2011
Location
3500 S 2500 W West Valley City UT 84119 Salt Lake
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police said Merino fled from officers after he allegedly robbed a Taylorsville gas station. Investigators said he tried to ram an officer with his car and fired a gun at police. Merino hit a spike strip and ran from his car. Dietrich drove his car at Merino, striking him, but Merino still had the gun. He fired on officers, wounding two of them. Two West Valley City officers were wounded by gunfire. Lloyd, Fife and Marble all shot at Merino, killing him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
West Valley City Police Department, Utah Highway Patrol
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National Anthem
United States