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Mark Farrar

Case from Rockford, IL dated May 15, 2015

Victim Details

Mark T. Farrar

Male

White / Caucasian

Rockford

IL

2015-05-15

41

Mark

Farrar

07/10/2026

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Mark T. Farrar, a 41-year-old white male from Rockford, Illinois, died on May 15, 2015. His death was the result of a confrontation with police officers outside his residence. On that day, Farrar, who was reportedly drunk and distraught, retrieved an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle from his garage. His wife, fearing for their safety, sent their children away and called 911 after hearing gunfire. When police arrived, Farrar, who had a history of mental illness, ignored their commands to drop the weapo ...
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  • Rockford Register Star: Justified: Rockford officer cleared in shooting death of naked rifleman
  • Rockford Register Star: Investigator: Officer who shot, killed Rockford man 'had no other choice'
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