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The Independent UK
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Mike Bedigan

BIZARRE: Alabama man killed in police ambush as truck was repossessed | Mind Blowing Facts

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An Alabama man was “ambushed” by police before being shot and killed, following a confrontation with a tow-truck driver, representatives for his family have said.

Steve Perkins, 39, was shot at his home in Decatur on September 29 after a worker trying to repossess his truck returned with police. The force said Mr Perkins turned a weapon on officers, though his family have questioned the account.

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