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Jose Vasquez
United States · Aged 35 · Died 08/06/2007
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Vasquez's family called 911, saying that Jose, schizophrenic, attacked his brother Juan. Deputy Brett Wright responded. Jose tried to strike the deputy with an eye hoe. The deputy shot once, striking Jose fatally in the chest. Juan Vasquez, who was present during the shooting, said that the deputy had an opportunity to subdue Jose before he armed himself.
Alleged responsible partyHale County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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