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Marcellus Perry
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Gender
Male
Age
22 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/11/2009
Location
S Eggleston Ave. and W 70th Street Chicago IL 60621 Cook
Cause of Death
Deadly force
An officer reportedly shot Marcellus Perry in the head accidentally. Police had stopped a car in the Englewood neighborhood, and Perry and another man got out and fled on foot. An officer chased Perry into a gangway where Perry allegedly hit the officer, causing the officer's gun to go off. Perry died the next day from his injuries.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Chicago Police Department
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National Anthem
United States