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John J. Perez
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Gender
Male
Age
21 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/04/2001
Location
Gilbert Street and Middle Street St. Charles IL 60177 Kane
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officer Greg Bahe shot John J. Perez after a high-speed chase when Perez allegedly pointed a gun at him. Police said they were called to Perez's house after neighbors saw him fighting with his girlfriend and he shot at a passerby who stopped to help her. Perez fled when police arrived. This was reportedly the first fatal shooting by a St. Charles police officer.
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Alleged Responsible Party
St. Charles Police Department
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National Anthem
United States