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John Sullivan
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Gender
Male
Age
21 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
11/07/2001
Location
23 Fall Mountain Terrace Plymouth CT 06786 Litchfield
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Sullivan, bound for a prison term within the next few days, turned up unexpectedly for a stay at his sister's house in an unbalanced mental condition. Attempts of his sister to calm him down developed into a situation where Sullivan had taken his infant niece hostage. Plymouth police engaged the Connecticut State Police western tactical team. Sullivan decapitated his niece, and died from about 12 gunshots fired by police.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Connecticut State Police
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National Anthem
United States