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Robert Phelps
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Gender
Male
Age
31 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/19/2001
Location
West Palmer Street Killingly CT 06239 Windham
Cause of Death
Deadly force
A Connecticut state trooper intercepted Phelps with an armload of stolen cigarette cartons in the early morning hours. Phelps responded by assaulting the trooper with a pry bar in an attempt to get away, wounding him in the face and head. Bleeding profusely, the trooper shot Phelps twice, fatally wounding him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Connecticut State Police
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National Anthem
United States