Two sheriff s deputies fatally shot man during arrest attempt, prompting new wave of unrest in Minneapolis Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
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Two sheriff s deputies fatally shot a man Thursday afternoon during an arrest attempt in Minneapolis, prompting protests and public outcry to release footage of the shooting.
While authorities did not immediately release the man s name, family and friends identified him as Winston Boogie Smith, a 32-year-old father of three.
The U.S. Marshals Service said in a statement sent to USA TODAY that its task force was trying to arrest the man on a state warrant for illegal possession of a firearm. The man, who was parked in a car, failed to comply with officers’ commands and produced a handgun resulting in task force members firing upon the subject, according to the statement.
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The gunman was accused of killing eight people at the San Jose Railroad, then shooting himself, allegedly raping his ex-girlfriend and easily aroused anger
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9 dead in shooting rampage at San Jose rail yard
Police spokesman Russell Davis said the gunman was an employee at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail hub, and other employees were among the victims. Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said the gunman took his own life.