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Kyle Baker

Death by Force
Case Description
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Kyle Baker, an 18-year-old senior at Trenton High School in Trenton, MI, died on May 26, 2015, following an altercation with police. The incident occurred on May 28, 2015, when police responded to reports of a highly agitated individual at a home on Longmeadow Drive. Upon arrival, officers encountered Baker, who was allegedly wielding a lawn mower blade. Despite attempts to subdue him with a Taser, Baker continued to advance towards the officers, resulting in one officer firing a single shot tha ...Read More
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  • WJBK: Police: Teen fatally shot in lawnmower blade attack was under the influence
  • Family loses appeal in lawsuit over Trenton teen's killing by cop
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    Victim Details

    Kyle Baker

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Trenton

    MI

    2015-05-26

    18

    Kyle

    Baker

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's been a while since Kyle Baker's tragic incident, and I can't help but think about how his frien... ...Read More
    03/19/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the community impact of Kyle Baker's death. Trenton is a tight-knit... ...Read More
    03/09/2023
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