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Marvin Williams

United States · Aged 17 · Died 09/16/2008
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Police shot and killed Marvin Williams when he allegedly confronted them with a handgun. According to police, Williams was in a car matching the description of one sought in connection with a shooting earlier that day. Williams' family refuted the police account and said the teen had his arms raised when he was shot.

Alleged responsible partyChicago Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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