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Michael Battles
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Gender
Male
Age
32 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/01/2017
Location
1703 Finel Hollow Rd Poultney VT 05764 Rutland
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police were called to a home for a report of a domestic incident. The alleged victim told police her fiance, Michael Battles, 32, physically assaulted her and threatened to kill her. A state police officer responded to assist a Rutland Court Sheriff's deputy. Police said Battles refused to leave the home. Battles showed what they believed was a gun, and a standoff began. Police said he had a silver revolver and pointed it at them. Troopers then shot and killed him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Vermont State Police
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