Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Gregg Umipeg
Gender : Male
Age : 55
Race : White
Date : 06/03/2024
Location : Intersection of Laguna Boulevard and Franklin Boulevard
City : Elk Grove
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Elk Grove Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/04/2024, Elk Grove Police Department (EGPD) officers initiated a pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Elk Grove, California. The fleeing vehicle crashed into a bystander vehicle at the intersection of Laguna and Franklin Boulevards, killing 55-year-old Gregg Umipeg, who was driving on the road at the time.
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Police arrested the driver of the stolen vehicle, a 17-year-old male, shortly after the crash. The incident has raised questions about the safety of police pursuits and their potential risks to public safety. The Elk Grove Police Department and other investigative bodies are reviewing the details of the crash and the circumstances of the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox40.com/news/local-news/elk-grove/teen-arrested-pursuit-crash-elk-grove/
