Fatal Encounters

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Michael Ray Wagner

Name: Michael Ray Wagner
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 04/04/2021
Location: US-60 and Ski Area Road
Shelbyville, Kentucky, 40065
County: Shelby
Agency: Shelbyville Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Pursuit
Media summary: Shelbyville Police responded to a call about a disorderly person, who was possibly drunk at a gas station. A person matching the description, in a similar vehicle, with his car parked in the middle of US-60, allegedly had gotten out and pointed what appeared to be a firearm at some other motorists. Shelbyville Police officers found the driver on US-60 and attempted to make a traffic stop. The individual initially started to pull over but didn't come to a complete stop and then sped off with police in pursuit until he eventually hit a curve, flipping the car and eject the driver, Michael Wagner, who was killed.
Unique ID: 29976

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