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Justin E. Watson

United States · Aged 26 · Died 12/12/2010
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Police were called to a residence at about 4:40 p.m., and reportedly found Justin E. Watson kicking and hitting a door with his fist. Watson was allegedly combative and struggled with officers as they arrested him. Photos indicate Watson was beaten; police contended he'd overdosed on narcotics and fell. Watson died at a hospital seven days later on December 19, 2010. A grand jury decided to clear the officers.

Alleged responsible partyOmaha Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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