James Russell Leake
Name: James Russell Leake
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 07/16/2003
Location:
Falls Mill, West Virginia, 26627
County: Braxton
Agency: Braxton County Sheriff's Office
Cause of Death:
Intended Use of Force:
Media summary: A standoff reportedly began when police arrived to arrest James Russell Leake at his friend's residence, following an anonymous tip. According to police, "The officers had secured the perimeter and were attempting to engage him in dialogue. He didn't respond and three shots rang out." The first two shots hit the wall and ceiling. The third struck Leake in the temple, police said.
Unique ID: 23126
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