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Trayford Pellerin
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Gender
Male
Age
31 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/22/2020
Location
30.251755, -92.013843 Evangeline Thruway and Chalmette Dr. Lafayette LA 70501 Lafayette
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Lafayette Police responded to a disturbance shortly after 8 p.m. involving a person armed with a knife at a convenience store. Upon arrival, officers encountered Trayford Pellerin in the parking lot. As police attempted to arrest Pellerin, he fled, and an on foot pursuit ensued. Officers deployed Tasers, but they were not effective. Pellerin, still armed with a knife, tried to enter another convenience store where he was shot by police.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Lafayette Police Department
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United States