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Maurice White
Gender : Male
Age : 40
Race : Black
Date : 05/15/2024
Location : Songbird Drive
City : Athens
County : Limestone
State : Alabama
Agency : Athens Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “disturbance with gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 15, 2024, Athens Police responded to a report that Maurice White allegedly threatened others with a gun and fired it. White had left the initial location when officers escalated a chase to Songbird Drive, where he reportedly fired his weapon again. Officers fired a taser at him. Police claim he pointed a gun at them. Police then shot and killed White around 7:20 PM. The State Bureau of Investigation is handling the case.
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Last update: November 25, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.waff.com/2024/05/16/suspect-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-athens/
https://whnt.com/news/north-alabama/athens-police-shooting-under-investigation/
https://1819news.com/news/article/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead-in-athens
