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Leroy Tyrone Wilson
United States · Aged 33 · Died 03/31/2006
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Police went to a home at around 9 a.m. to arrest Leroy Tyrone Wilson, who was reportedly wanted for murder in Detroit. According to police, a standoff began after Wilson allegedly shot a U.S. marshal, who was wearing a bulletproof vest and wasn't seriously injured. Police set up a perimeter and officers from several agencies arrived. Wilson allegedly opened fire and hit Battle Creek officer Robert Miller in the face. Officers returned fire and killed Wilson.
Alleged responsible partyBattle Creek Police Department, U.S. Marshals ServiceReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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