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Reversal Denied for Former Raleigh Police Officer

An fired Raleigh police officer lost her appeal to return to the department.

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Michelle Peele
RALEIGH, N.C. — An fired Raleigh police officer lost her appeal to return to the department.

The Raleigh Civil Service Commission heard a motion Thursday to reverse its decision to fire former officer Michelle Peele.

Peele shot and killed a man she says was trying to steal her personal vehicle. Raleigh police said Peele violated the department's deadly force policy.

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