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Manuel Chamelta
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Gender
Male
Age
18 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/18/2004
Location
21-01 31st Street Queens NY 11105 Queens
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Mexican immigrant Chamelta was working behind the counter of a deli when a retired NYPD detective reached for his pager and accidentally fired his gun. The gun fired once into Chamelta's chest. His last words were "Why did you shoot me?"
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Alleged Responsible Party
City of New York Police Department
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National Anthem
United States