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Thomas Ornelas
United States · Aged 41 · Died 05/08/2014
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Ornelas was a convicted violent felon, out of prison but awaiting trial on charges stemming from a drive-by shooting. He was pulled over on the freeway when the state patrol stopped to offer assistance. As the troopers approached the car on on foot, Ornelas pulled a gun and shot one trooper in the leg. The trooper's partner returned fire, killing Ornelas. The injured trooper survived.
Alleged responsible partyColorado State PatrolReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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