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James Salanoa Jr.
Gender : Male
Age : 22
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/28/2023
Location : South Hill Mall
City : Puyallup
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Pierce County SO
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed after police chase for undisclosed reasons
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pierce County deputies chased a vehicle and shot and killed the man near the South Hill Mall. Police only said that he had a warrant for a violent felony. It is not known whether he presented an acute danger to anyone which is one of the prerequisites for being allowed to chase per latest pursuit laws in Washington State.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://amp.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article282441183.html