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Michael Clarence Bender
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Gender
Male
Age
27 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/07/2018
Location
400 block S 65th St Tacoma WA 98408 Pierce
Cause of Death
Deadly force
A man was crawling on the lawn outside a burning Tacoma house with a rifle in his hand as firefighters battled the flames. Neighbors called 911 with concerns about the man. Witnesses said he appeared to be drunk as he started walking down Pacific Avenue. Police arrived about 10:45 p.m. and ordered the man to put down his gun. He allegedly refused. They exchanged gunfire, and the man was killed.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Tacoma Police Department
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National Anthem
United States