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Nathan Vestal
United States · Aged 22 · Died 03/01/2004
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According to police, Nathan Vestal fled after officer Mark Wessels pulled him over for speeding shortly before 10 a.m. Wessels gave chase until Vestal crashed his car into a tree. Vestal fled on foot and Wessels followed him. Vestal allegedly pointed a gun at Wessels and fired at least one shot. Police said Wessels returned fire, killing Vestal.
Alleged responsible partyDes Moines Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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