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Roger Lee Crossland

United States · Aged 19 · Died 10/30/2003
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Deadly force

Deputy Mark Polk and Crossland's probation officer, Officer Melinda Hieber, tried to arrest Crossland for parole violation. Crossland tried to take Deputy Polk's gun. Deputy Polk shot at Crossland twice, striking him once in the head and killing him.

Alleged responsible partyGregg County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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