Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Gender : Unknown
Age :
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/24/2024
Location : West Franklin Boulevard and Webb Street
City : Bessemer City
County : Gaston
State : North Carolina
Agency : Gaston County Police
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/24/2024, at approximately 10:08 PM, a Gaston County police officer was driving with active blue lights and siren while responding to a call for service. The officer's vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle at the intersection of West Franklin Boulevard (US-74) and South Webb Street in Gastonia, North Carolina. The driver of the civilian vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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The crash caused the closure of US-74 in both directions until approximately 4:38 AM on 02/25/2024. The Gastonia Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/crash-kills-1-person-leaves-another-hospital-gaston-county/CTFNILVQRBA33OJ5SZPBDMEUUU/
https://gastonianc.gov/police-news-release/2067-fatal-crash-involving-gaston-county-police-officer.html
https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/gas-leak-shuts-down-us-74-gastonia-traffic/275-79faeb95-76e9-4224-8a8f-e3f73069520a
