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William Ryan Burkhalter
United States · Aged 29 · Died 07/01/2005
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Deadly force
According to HPD, Officers J.H. Kennedy and T.E. Hardin tried to stop an SUV that they believed was stolen. The driver fled in the SUV, crashing into a concrete pole. He drew a pistol from his fanny pack and pointed it at officers, who shot him. He was pronounced dead at Ben Taub Memorial Hospital.
Alleged responsible partyHouston Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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