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Melanie Jones
United States · Aged 22 · Died 12/21/2001
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A Newport News police officer shot and killed Melanie Jones after she ignored orders to drop the gun she was holding. Officers were responding to a loud music complaint.
Alleged responsible partyNewport News Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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