Death by Cop- 2022
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Maurice Taylor
Case # :1239
Gender : Male
Age : 37
Race : Black
Date : 09/08/2022
Location : Flag Chapel Rd
City : Jackson
County : Hinds
State : Mississippi
Agency : Capitol Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Stolen catalytic converters
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Maurice Taylor, 37, was chased at high speed by Capitol Police for allegedly driving recklessly and fast without a tag, refusing a traffic stop. Police escalated a chase until he crashed into an embankment surrounding a culvert. He died at the scene. The vehicle was stolen.
Source Links :
https://www.wlbt.com/2022/09/08/man-dies-crash-after-leading-capitol-police-pursuit-through-jackson/