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The result was delete. Mkativerata (talk) 19:35, 2 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Not a notable individual per WP:BIO1E, WP:SOLDIER, and WP:VICTIM (or WP:PERP if that's your POV). While tragic, his killing hasn't had any lasting impact; there was an initial uproar about Delaware State Police's actions, but all coverage (mostly trivial) died off within a few months, the shooter was not charged with anything, and the three year limit for the lawsuit has quietly expired. Additionally, almost every possible source I found was not reliable or even pretending to be neutral. As much as this incident gets my blood boiling, I don't think it merits an article on Wikipedia. bahamut0013^words_deeds 18:58, 26 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

• Note: This debate has been included in the list of Military-related deletion discussions. bahamut0013^words_deeds 19:08, 26 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
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• Delete per the nominator's rationale. Unless something significant and neutral showing the impact of this incident can be provided, based on the available sourcing, it appears that the incident was newsworthy but not notable. --Kinu ^t/_c 23:19, 26 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
• Delete - per nomination. POV also seems problematic and they may be some legal issues given the wrongful death lawsuit (although I am no expert of this at all). Anotherclown (talk) 02:56, 28 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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