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Name withheld by police

Name: Name withheld by police
Age:
Gender: Male
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 08/07/2015
Location: Archdale St. and Pilgrim Ave.
Detroit, Michigan, 48227
County: Wayne
Agency: Detroit Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Detroit police said they tried to pull over a 2015 Dodge Challenger for driving the wrong way on McNichols. Instead the driver reportedly began speeding down Archdale running over at least five lawns, tree stumps and a light pole before smashing into a tree. The car caught on fire, and the man and woman inside were killed. Sources said the driver had been shot twice.
Unique ID: 20919

News article: Link






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