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Matthew J. Speese
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Gender
Male
Age
47 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/01/2011
Location
20585 Gates Road Howard City MI 49329 Montcalm
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police were called to Matthew J. Speese's home at 5:38 p.m. to check his welfare. A standoff reportedly began when Speese, who had struggled with PTSD since he returned from the first Gulf War, confronted officers with a long gun. Officers shot and killed Speese when he allegedly came down the driveway about 7:21 p.m., pointing the gun at them.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Howard City Police Department, Montcalm County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States