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Michael Robert Musson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Michael Robert Musson, a 22-year-old white male from Round Lake, IL, died on September 2, 2016, following a confrontation with a veteran female police officer from the Round Lake Police Department. The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. when police responded to multiple reports of a man, later identified as Musson, banging on doors and attempting to force his way into homes in the 0 to 100 block of North Magillis Drive. Upon arrival, the officer encountered Musson, who was armed with a shar ...Read More
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  • Daily Herald: Witness: Suspect shot by Round Lake cop attacked officer first
  • the Guardian: The Counted: people killed by police in the United States – interactive
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    Victim Details

    Michael Robert Musson

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Round-lake

    IL

    2016-09-02

    22

    Michael

    Robert Musson

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I just want to take a moment and reflect on what a truly confusing and tragic event this has been fo... ...Read More
    07/19/2024
    I’ve been following the discussion about Michael Musson’s tragic death, and one aspect that real... ...Read More
    11/16/2023
    I was thinking about the intricate role mental health and substance use might have played in this tr... ...Read More
    08/01/2023
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