Death by Cop 2021-2025
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David G. Wandell
Gender : Male
Age : 53
Race : White
Date : 08/27/2021
Location : 1200 Walnut Street
City : Elmira
County : Chemung
State : New York
Agency : New York State Police
Officer(s) :Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On August 27, 2021, at approximately 11:32 a.m., officers responded to a report of a wanted person in Eldridge Park in Elmira, New York. As an Elmira officer entered the park to arrest 53-year-old David G. Wandell, he allegedly pointed a black revolver at her from about 20 yards away. The officer fired several shots, although it is unclear how many shots were fired or if Wandell was struck.
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Around 11:45 a.m., officers learned that Wandell had moved to Davis Street and then proceeded to Woodlawn Cemetery. Several officers reportedly confronted Wandell in the cemetery, where he allegedly brandished a weapon. Officers then shot and killed Wandell.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.foxnews.com/us/elmira-police-shooting
• https://www.weny.com/news/local/police-shooting-elmira-2021
• https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2021/08/elmira-man-shot-and-killed-by-police-responding-to-wanted-person-report.html
