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Shelvin Rowmane Williams
United States · Aged 22 · Died 08/28/2003
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Barefoot and shirtless, Williams tried to kidnap a 16-year-old female. Unsuccessful, he stole a other, drove about six blocks, then abandoned it to escape on foot. Officer Donald Kankel pursued Williams to a wooded area, then tried to handcuff him. Williams punched him. Officer Kankel fell to the ground, then drew his pistol and fatally shot Williams in the chest.
Alleged responsible partyHouston Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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