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William J. Corey Jr.
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Gender
Male
Age
27 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/08/2000
Location
I-80 and NE-50 Omaha NE 68138 Sarpy
Cause of Death
Suicide
Omaha police said they responded to a report that William J. Corey Jr. was behaving erratically and was possibly suicidal, but he wasn't at home. Police tried to stop Corey's 1990 Chevrolet Baretta near 120th and Q Streets, and a helicopter pursued Corey as he drove onto westbound I-80 at around 2:40 a.m. Sarpy County deputies saw Corey near Highway 31 and attempted to stop him, but he turned around and led them along the freeway before stopping near NE-50. According to police, Corey was found slumped over the wheel, dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Omaha Police Department, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office
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