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Torris Dewon Harris
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Gender
Male
Age
21 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/26/2001
Location
Foust Street and South Hickory Street Chattanooga TN 37407 Hamilton
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Local officers stopped the Jeep Harris was driving on suspicion of it being stolen. Harris' story didn't make sense, and he attempted to escape, setting into motion a messy struggle with neighbors helping officers physically wrangle the obese suspect, and one cop macing himself. Ultimately six officers beat the unarmed and sober Harris to death. The city entered into extended legal action to avoid paying a $100K wrongful death settlement.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Chattanooga Police Department
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