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Michael Steven Ireland

United States · Aged 31 · Died 02/17/2015
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Police were called to a location on Springfield's north side to investigate "suspicious activity." They pursued Ireland on foot. He was unarmed but police shot, killing him. Police allege that they thought he was reaching for a weapon.

Alleged responsible partySpringfield Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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