Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : 13th Street and 30th Avenue
City : Meridian
County : Lauderdale
State : Mississippi
Agency : Meridian Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 2, 2021, a man drove away from police after allegedly attempting to burglarize a home. The chase, involving several law enforcement agencies, concluded near the intersection of 13th Street and 30th Avenue in Meridian. The man, reportedly armed with a knife, allegedly attacked an officer. Police shot and killed him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wapt.com/article/meridian-police-investigating-after-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/35399499
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/mississippi-police-officers-killed-armed-burglary-suspect-police-mississippi-meridian-officer-ap-b1796700.html
https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2203406
https://www.wtok.com/2021/02/02/meridian-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/02/02/meridian-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/
Reginald Johnson
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/15/2021
Location : 190 Lameuse Street
City : Biloxi
County : Harrison
State : Mississippi
Agency : Biloxi Police Department, Harrison County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 15, 2021, Reginald Johnson was shot and killed outside the Harrison County courthouse in Biloxi, Mississippi. During the incident, an officer was also injured. The specific circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed by the police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.wapt.com/article/meridian-police-investigating-after-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/35399499
2. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/mississippi-police-officers-killed-armed-burglary-suspect-police-mississippi-meridian-officer-ap-b1796700.html
3. https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2203406
4. https://www.wtok.com/2021/02/02/meridian-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/
5. https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/02/02/meridian-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/