Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Imani Jackson
Gender : Male
Age : 46
Race : Black
Date : 08/10/2024
Location : N 27th Avenue and W. Van Buren Street
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Imani Jackson, 46, was chased on foot by Phoenix PD on 08/10/2024 after a report of him having what sounded like warning shots near a group of people near 27th Avenue and Van Buren Street and then leaving. Police located Jackson’s vehicle near 25th Avenue and Buckeye Road and attempted a traffic stop. Police are seen approaching him with guns drawn and Jackson fled on foot with police in pursuit. During the chase, officers claimed that he had reached for his waistband. A firearm was allegedly recovered at the scene.
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The autopsy report for Imani Jackson has not been disclosed. BWC shows that he was shot from behind while running away. The distance and low light makes it impossible to see him reaching for anything on BWC from the perspective of the shooter officer's BWC. Police had stated that he had reached for his waistband. He was seen wearing loose pajama bottoms on all videos. Police allege that they found a handgun they claim to be his in a nearby yard but not immediately on scene.
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As of this update, the officers have not yet been cleared.
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Last Update: 11/25/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/phoenix-officers-involved-in-deadly-shooting-at-25th-avenue-and-buckeye-road
https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-police-kill-fleeing-shooting-suspect-imani-jackson-19916451
