Werner Foerster
Werner Foerster was a New Jersey State Trooper who was killed in 1973 during a confrontation with Joanne Chesimard and other members of a radical group. His death highlighted the violent clashes of the era related to civil rights and anti-establishment movements, and his family continues to seek justice for his murder, which has been complicated by Chesimard's subsequent flight to Cuba.
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Hungary:
Werner Foerster was a police officer killed during the incident involving Assata Shakur.
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United States:
Joanne Chesimard’s death is a reminder of the lasting tragedy that justice was never served for the murder of Trooper Werner Foerster.
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United States:
Werner Foerster was the state trooper killed during the 1973 shootout involving Assata Shakur.
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Hungary:
Werner Foerster was murdered during a shooting on a New Jersey highway in 1973.
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United Kingdom:
Werner Foerster was a trooper who died during the gunfire exchange involving Assata Shakur.
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United Kingdom:
A shootout ensued which killed state trooper Werner Foerster and fellow activist Zayd Malik Shakur.
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United States:
State Trooper Werner Foerster, who left behind a wife and 3-year-old son, was killed by Joanne Chesimard during a shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike in 1973.
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Jamaica:
Trooper Werner Foerster was killed and another officer was wounded during a gunfight involving Assata Shakur.
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United States:
Werner Foerster was killed by Joanne Chesimard in 1973.
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