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Michael Meluzzi
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Gender
Male
Age
44 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/08/2005
Location
Dixie Avenue Sarasota FL 34234 Sarasota
Cause of Death
Deadly force
A 20-officer local SWAT drug raid on a residence--with several children playing in the yard--caused Meluzzi to flee on foot. Officers attempted to Tase him in motion, with no success, then perceived Meluzzi reaching for his waistband. SWAT members shot and killed him. He'd been unarmed.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Sarasota Police Department
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National Anthem
United States