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Melvin Elandt
United States · Aged 48 · Died 12/28/2008
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According to police, a short pursuit began after officers tried to stop Melvin Elandt on suspicion of traffic violations at about 9:30 p.m. Two officers shot Elandt when he allegedly struck one of them with his truck. Elandt was pronounced dead at a hospital. The officers were reportedly treated for minor injuries.
Alleged responsible partyDearborn Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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