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Jacob Austin Hikes
Gender : Male
Age : 31
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Jackson
County : Jackson
State : Michigan
Agency : Jackson Police Department
Officer(s) :Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jacob Austin Hikes, 31, was involved in a series of violent incidents on November 6, 2024, in which he shot his brother before fleeing. The shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m. in Lenawee County. Hikes was tracked by police after the shooting and later led officers on a high-speed chase in Jackson, during which gunfire was exchanged. Hikes was also reportedly seen discarding pipe bombs from his vehicle during the pursuit. At around 5:41 p.m., a Jackson Police sergeant was shot in the arm during the chase. Police shot and killed him.The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting.