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Michael Gardiner
United States · Aged 32 · Died 06/03/2006
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Michael Gardiner died from a gunshot wound to the head after allegedly firing at officers during a standoff and short car chase. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired. According to police, when the officers arrived, they were fired upon. Additional officers responded, including officers from neighboring agencies. During the standoff, Gardiner allegedly intermittently fired toward police. At about 1:20 a.m., police said Gardiner got into a pickup truck and attempted to flee, while continuing to shoot at officers, who returned fire. Gardiner drove northbound on 72nd Street and across Leavenworth Road, where he crashed into a utility pole. Gardiner died at a hospital.
Alleged responsible partyKansas City Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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