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Shawn Garrett
United States · Aged 25 · Died 01/10/2011
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Shawn Garrett was killed when his car collided with a police SUV on the South Side. Police said two officers were responding to a call at about 2 a.m. when Garrett's car ran a red light and hit the SUV before crashing into a pole. Garrett was pronounced dead at a hospital. Two passengers in Garrett's car were hospitalized in critical condition. Both officers were treated and released. According to police, the SUV's emergency signals were activated. A lawsuit contended that it did not, and that it was the officer who ran the red light.
Alleged responsible partyChicago Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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