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Trevion O'Neil Moton

Gender : Male

Age : 19

Race : Black

Date : 06/25/2024

Location : Escambia River Bridge

City : Escambia

County : Escambia

State : Florida

Agency : Escambia County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Died in fall from bridge during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/25/2024, Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies pursued a vehicle reportedly linked to a drive-by shooting. The chase ended at the Escambia River Bridge after the driver crashed the vehicle and fled on foot along with a passenger, identified as 19-year-old Trevion O'Neil Moton. Deputies continued the pursuit on foot. During the chase, Moton fell from the Escambia River Bridge to his death.
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Police have not clarified whether Moton’s fall was intentional or accidental, and no evidence has been provided to explain the circumstances of the chase on the bridge. Key details, including whether law enforcement actions contributed to the fall or if other methods to de-escalate the situation were considered, remain unknown.
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The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has stated that an internal investigation is underway, but no timeline has been provided for its completion. The absence of body-worn camera footage or additional evidence has raised concerns about the events leading up to Moton’s death.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update:12/03/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.pnj.com/story/news/escambia-deputies-police-chase-bridge-death-trevion-moton/2024-06-25/
https://www.weartv.com/news/local/escambia-police-pursuit-ends-fatal-bridge-fall/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/escambia-county-teen-dies-during-police-pursuit/