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Manuel DaVeiga
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Gender
Male
Age
19 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
04/03/2010
Location
Navillus Terrace and Winter Street Dorchester MA 02122 Suffolk
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officers patrolling a known center of gang activity saw DaVeiga separate himself from two others on their approach, walking away with hands in pockets. Two officers pursued him on foot. When about 10 feet away, DaVeiga opened fire with a handgun, starting a firefight that pulled in seven officers taking cover among parked cars. Hemmed in and with three bullet wounds, DaVeiga shot himself in the head.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts State Police
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National Anthem
United States