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Stanley G. Shank

United States · Aged 59 · Died 09/13/2000
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Police shot and killed Stanley G. Shank after he reportedly drove his Jeep Cherokee along a pedestrian walkway and into the doors of the Vermilion County public safety building, and then opened fire. At about 12:40 p.m., Shank crashed into the police station and began shooting from the driver's side window. Three officers, who were in or near the lobby at the time, returned fire.

Alleged responsible partyDanville Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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