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Victor R. Vasquez
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Gender
Male
Age
54 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/14/2007
Location
202 East Cass Street Joliet IL 60432 Will
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officer Richard Trafton shot Victor R. Vasquez when he reportedly charged with a knife after stabbing officer Michael Sheridan. According to police, Sheridan was approached by someone saying they were attacked by a man with a knife at about 10 a.m. Officers found Vasquez and told him to show his hands, but he reportedly lunged at Sheridan, stabbing him in the left side and chest. Trafton fired one round at Vasquez, who allegedly charged again. Trafton fired one more round and killed Vasquez.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Joliet Police Department
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United States