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Dwight Stiggons

Case from West-covina, CA dated Apr 26, 1997

Victim Details

Dwight Stiggons

Male

West-covina

CA

1997-04-26

18

Dwight

Stiggons

07/08/2026

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Dwight Stiggons, an 18-year-old from West Covina, California, tragically lost his life on April 26, 1997. The incident occurred when a police officer in West Covina observed Stiggons jaywalking and ordered him to stop. Stiggons did not comply, prompting the officer to chase him on foot. According to reports, the officer assumed that Stiggons might be involved in drugs or burglary. During the pursuit, the officer claimed that Stiggons made a sudden movement, pulling his hand out of his pants quic ...
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  • List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States - Wikipedia
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