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Leamond Ward
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Gender
Male
Age
20 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/14/2013
Location
South 38th Street Middlesboro KY 40965 Bell
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police officers responding to a gas station robbery encountered alleged robber Leamond Ward, who was being restrained by an employee and customers. The officers ordered the people to let Ward go. Ward got up brandishing a knife and advanced upon officers. Officers told Ward to stop and drop the knife. When he didn't, an officer shot and killed Ward.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Middlesboro Police Department
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