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Matthew Barnes
United States · Aged 29 · Died 05/27/2002
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Deadly force
Officer James Peterson and a probationary officer pulled Barnes over as he left the driveway of a drug house. HIs other slowed down, a passenger stepped out, and Barnes sped up again. The probationary officer chased the passenger. Officer Peterson pursued Barnes by other and on foot. Barnes drew a BB gun. Officer Peterson fatally shot Barnes. Officer Peterson was no-billed in 1995 after fatally shooting a man who was involved in a domestic disturbance.
Alleged responsible partyCorpus Christi Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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