Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Michael Knowles
Gender : Male
Age : 65
Race : Black
Date : 07/07/2024
Location : 23000 block of Okeechobee Road
City : St. Lucie
County : St. Lucie
State : Florida
Agency : St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bicyclist killed by unmarked police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/07/2024, Michael Knowles, 65, was riding his bicycle on the 23000 block of Okeechobee Road in St. Lucie, Florida, when he was struck and killed by an unmarked St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. The vehicle was being driven by a deputy who was reportedly on his way home after completing a shift at 2 a.m. Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision, including lighting conditions, the deputy’s speed, and whether the deputy rendered aid, have not been disclosed.
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The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office has stated that an internal investigation is underway.
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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.tcpalm.com/news/st-lucie-county-deputy-hits-bicyclist-okeechobee-road-2024/
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/deputy-collision-bicyclist-fatality-investigation
https://www.cbs12.com/news/local/st-lucie-deputy-kills-bicyclist-michael-knowles-crash/
