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William L. “Billy” Lane

United States · Aged 25 · Died 05/11/2011
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Deadly force

Lane crashed his own car into a concrete pillar, causing severe damage. When officers approached to assist he produced a butcher knife, threatened the officers with it, and also sliced his own neck. Lane refused to drop the knife and was fatally shot several times.

Alleged responsible partyHilliard Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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