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Joseph Blake Powell
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Gender
Male
Age
21 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/04/2013
Location
US-41 and Alico Road Fort Myers FL 33908 Lee
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Deputies were responding to calls of a fight in the parking lot of Cadillac Jack's on US-41 near Island Park Road. They arrived to find 25-50 people fighting and heard a report of a other fleeing the scene. Deputies pursued, caught up with suspects at US-41 and Alico Road. Joseph Blake Powell allegedly exited the other with a gun in his hand and started firing at deputies. Witnesses reported hearing over a dozen gunshots from Powell and deputies. Powell was killed, no officers were injured. Powell had a warrant for probation violation. Deputy Jeff Pierot, Lee County Sheriff's Office and Deputy Russell Park, Lee County Sheriff's Office were awarded 2013 Officers of the Year Award.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Lee County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States