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Vernon May
United States · Aged 32 · Died 11/28/2018
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Deadly force
Bemidji police officer Bidal Duran and Beltrami County sheriff's deputy Brandon Newhouse shot and killed Vernon May, who was a passenger in a car that was stopped for a traffic violation. May allegedly had a warrant for his arrest. When officers attempted to get him out of the backseat of the car, May pulled a handgun. The officer struggled with May for possession of the gun. Failing that, the officer shot May nine times, killing him. Another officer also shot May.
Alleged responsible partyBemidji Police Department, Beltrami County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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