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John Weipert
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Gender
Male
Age
47 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
03/10/2014
Location
1510 S. 41st St. St. Joseph MO 64507 Buchanan
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officers initially responded to Mr. Weipert's home in reference to a disturbance that involved an alleged armed, intoxicated man who was threatening suicide. Witnesses said several officers surrounded the house and took cover, with guns drawn. A police negotiator made contact with Mr. Weipert, who refused to comply with officers. Police allege that Weipert reached for a nearby handgun, when they shot and killed him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
St. Joseph Police Department
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