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Richard Gouveia
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Gender
Male
Age
41 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/09/2007
Location
North Washington Blvd. & Princeton St. Sarasota FL 34236 Sarasota
Cause of Death
Deadly force
In an apparently deliberate attempt to draw out police, troubled Gouveia, with a record of 15 previous arrests, called 911 with claims that somebody was trying to kill him. He then engaged with three responding officers and shouted "Kill me, kill me" at a busy intersection. The unarmed, bipolar man was fatally shot twice for refusing to comply with directions.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Sarasota Police Department
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