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Scott Sheets Jr.
United States · Aged 23 · Died 04/29/2007
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Deadly force
Deputy Wayne Strawn shot and killed Scott Sheets Jr. when he allegedly came at him with a knife. Sheets' family had called police for help because they said he was suicidal and had not taken his medication. Police found Sheets in a field off Route 26 outside Lacon and armed with a knife. As police tried to apprehend him, Sheets allegedly refused to put down the knife and continued toward Strawn, who shot Sheets.
Alleged responsible partyMarshall County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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