Death by Cop 2022-2024
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Barbara Diane Ayers-Ferris
Gender : Female
Age : 87
Race : White
Date : 03/01/2024
Location : The Esplanade
City : Chico
County : Butte
State : California
Agency : Chico UniversitUnknowny State Police
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Homeowner died in her home in fire caused by police chase crash into her house
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Barbara Ferris, 87, was in her home at 1:30 a.m. when police chased a fleeing DUI driver into her home. The vehicle crashed into the house massively, erupted in flames that quickly engulfed the house. Homeowner Barbara Ferris died in the flames while her husband was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. The DUI driver survived in unknown condition.
