Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Maurice Taylor

Gender : Male

Age : 37

Race : Black

Date : 09/08/2022

Location : Flag Chapel Road

City : Jackson

County : Hinds

State : Mississippi

Agency : Capitol Police

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : high-risk pursuit for allegedly stolen catalytic converters

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Maurice Taylor, 37, was chased at high speed by Capitol Police for allegedly driving recklessly and fast without a tag, refusing a traffic stop. Police escalated a chase until he crashed into an embankment surrounding a culvert. He died at the scene. The vehicle was stolen.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlbt.com/2022/09/08/man-dies-crash-after-leading-capitol-police-pursuit-through-jackson/