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Michael Angelo Gales

Case # :734

Gender : Male

Age : 37

Race : Black

Date : 05/31/2022

Location : Whispering Hills Dr/Meadowcreek Village Dr

City : Locust

County : Stanly

State : North Carolina

Agency : Locust PD

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

Disposition : Pending Investigation

Open Records Summary :

Police tried to traffic-stop Michael Angelo Gales but he kept driving. When he stopped, police alleged that he came out of his car and police engaged him in a physical fight. He allegedly pulled a gun out and fired at officers. They shot and killed him.

Source Links :

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/michael-gales-obituary?id=35383357

https://www.thesnaponline.com/2022/07/12/judge-denies-request-for-release-of-body-camera-video-of-locust-police-involved-shooting/

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/sbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-locust/DWB2ZRG2YVF7VIAJKMI3ABQZYI/

https://www.wbtv.com/2022/06/23/locust-man-dies-weeks-after-officer-involved-shooting-stemming-traffic-stop-stanly-co/