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John Duane Fairbanks
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Gender
Male
Age
40 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
04/18/2019
Location
9900 block Foley Blvd NW Coon Rapids MN 55433 Anoka
Cause of Death
Deadly force
John Duane Fairbanks allegedly pulled a gun during a routine traffic stop and exchanged gunfire with Coon Rapids police about 1:30 a.m. After fleeing on foot and shooting at officers, Fairbanks hid in a nearby neighborhood. Officers found Fairbanks and exchanged gunfire again, this time killing him. Coon Rapids police Officer Alex Hattstrom and Anoka County sheriff's Deputy Christopher Vitek Jr. both fired their guns, and Coon Rapids police Officer Geoff Neumann reportedly discharged his Taser.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Coon Rapids Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff's Office
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United States