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Nicholas R. Thornhill
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Gender
Male
Age
29 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/31/2006
Location
E Winchester Ave. and Riopelle St. Detroit MI 48203 Wayne
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police responded to the Front Page Book Store at about 3 p.m., after an employee reported an armed robbery. Officers watched surveillance video and a witness told them the man had fled on foot southbound across Eight Mile into Detroit. An officer came across a man who matched the description of the robber, police said. Backup arrived to find the man allegedly pointing a .45-caliber handgun pointed at the officer. Three officers fired 15 to 20 shots, killing the man.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Hazel Park Police Department
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National Anthem
United States