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Victor R. Vasquez
United States · Aged 54 · Died 06/14/2007
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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.
Alleged responsible partyJoliet Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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