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Silas Andrew Smith Jr.

United States · Aged 54 · Died 07/11/2017
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A man was wanted for questioning in connection with a drug search warrant conducted earlier that day. The man fled in a other while the detectives pursued. The man stopped the other in a field and fled on foot. Police found the man walking west on Earl Road with a handgun. As police approached, the man ran a short distance before stopping and allegedly shooting at the officers. A gun battle ensued, and the man was fatally shot.

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

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