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Published: 2012-12-03 12:53:49
Updated: 2012-12-03 12:53:49

Posted: December 3, 2012

Angier man killed in scuffle with officers

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Angier, N.C. — An Angier man was killed Sunday morning in a scuffle with officers responding to a domestic disturbance, police said Monday.

Jose Espindola was shot during the scuffle, which occurred at about 11:30 a.m. inside an apartment at 150 Coats Circle, police said.

Espindola, 22, of 45 Crestview Drive, had outstanding warrants for first-degree kidnapping, second-degree kidnapping, assault on a child under 12, assault on female, communicating threats and injury to real property, police said.

The name of the Angier officer involved in the shooting hasn't been released. Police said he has been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of a review by the State Bureau of Investigation, which is standard procedure.

Copyright 2012 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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"Too bad this officer has to live knowing he HAD to kill someone for what probably started as a simple family argument."

This guy had warrants for kidnapping, assault (on a child!) and property damage. I doubt it was a "simple family argument". He seems to have been a very violent individual.
Click to view my profile simplelogic
December 4, 2012 1:33 p.m.
Most likely not and Angier man but a bit further south than that. No mention if he is legal or not and why does WRAL insist on calling this a scuffle? Poor writting or just another way of realy making people mad in order to have more to write about.
twatkinsntp
December 4, 2012 8:47 a.m.
In a domestic Violence call , You arrive calm,, the people there are already mad and fired up,, Its an easy way to get yourself killed,,, Enter prepaired,,, Good job LEO,,
Click to view my profile oleguy
December 3, 2012 6:45 p.m.
could've been the other way around. Too bad this officer has to live knowing he HAD to kill someone for what probably started as a simple family argument. Glad the good prevailed either way.
chrisnrali
December 3, 2012 6:28 p.m.
About time to read about one that got what he deserved! Pin a gold star on that officer.
signofthetimes
December 3, 2012 6:23 p.m.
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