Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Timothy J. King
Gender : Male
Age : 58
Race : White
Date : 08/14/2024
Location : Old Orchard Road
City : St. Francois
County : St. Francois
State : Missouri
Agency : St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On August 14, 2024, a deputy from the St. Francois County Sheriff's Department attempted a traffic stop near Old Orchard Road in St. Francois County, Missouri. The driver, identified as 58-year-old Timothy J. King of Moscow Mills, Missouri, failed to yield, leading to a pursuit. During the chase, King's vehicle reportedly rammed the deputy's patrol car multiple times. In response, the deputy discharged his firearm, striking King. Officers at the scene administered first aid, and King was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the incident, with findings to be reviewed by the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-francois-county-deputy-shoots-person-following-pursuit/
https://www.kfvs12.com/2024/08/15/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-st-francois-county/
