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Thomas Joseph Opalinski
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Gender
Male
Age
34 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/07/2001
Location
1 Kelly Rd. Chaska MN 55318 Carver
Cause of Death
Deadly force
According to the Star Tribune, a call about a possibly suicidal and armed man brought officers to a mobile home park. Opalinski opened fire on officers, hitting one in the leg as he tried to evacuate others. Officers fired back. Opalinski kept firing through the walls of his home, until a police sniper fatally shot him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Scott County Sheriff's Office
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