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On March 27, 2014, 27-year-old Antoquan T. Watson died after a multijurisdictional pursuit that began in Pleasantville and ended in Atlantic City. Police were called to a restaurant in Pleasantville about a man with a gun; when officers arrived Watson fled in a vehicle. The chase continued for more than 10 miles through multiple towns, during which he reportedly drove erratically, ran red lights, and fired at pursuing officers.

The pursuit ended near an outlet shopping center in Atlantic City when Watson’s vehicle struck another car. He exited armed with a handgun and, after police commands to surrender, opened fire on officers. Seven officers from Atlantic City and Pleasantville returned fire. An autopsy recorded Watson had sustained 45 gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. A grand jury later found the officers’ actions justified and no criminal charges were filed.

What details about the pursuit or the shooting do readers think need more public clarification?