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Michael Kartel
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Gender
Male
Age
62 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/13/2020
Location
414 Pennington Street West Burlington IA 52655 Des Moines
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Police called for a welfare check encountered Michael Kartel in his home armed with a shotgun. He fired several rounds at police, who responded with tear gas. Kartel lit his house on fire and died in the flames.
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Alleged Responsible Party
West Burlington Police Department, Des Moines County Sheriff's Office and Burlington Police Department
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National Anthem
United States