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Marilyn Elizabeth Peterson
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Gender
Female
Age
68 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/16/2013
Location
400 block Central Avenue Oil CIty PA 16301 Venango
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police officers responding to a reportedly suicidal woman encountered legally blind and disabled Marilyn Elizabeth Peterson, 68, in her bedroom, armed with a knife. One officer tried and failed to disarm Peterson with an "impact tool." Pepper spray also failed to deter Peterson, who advanced on officers with the knife. Unable to retreat in the confined space of the bedroom, one officer shot Peterson 3 times, killing her.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Oil City Police Department
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National Anthem
United States