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Marquez Crowder

Gender : Male

Age : 22

Race : Black

Date : 11/25/2024

Location : Carbon Plant Road

City : Bastrop

County : Morehouse Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana State Police

Officer(s) :Morehouse Deputy Cody Kinnaird

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/25/2024, Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Deputy Cody Kinnaird conducted a traffic stop on Carbon Plant Road in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. During the stop, 22-year-old Marquez Crowder exited the vehicle and reportedly fled on foot while holding a handgun. Deputy Kinnaird pursued Crowder and opened fire, striking him. Crowder was transported to Morehouse General Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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Protests have been organized with demands for transparency and accountability from law enforcement. Community members have stated that they previously warned the sheriff about Deputy Cody Kinnaird, alleging that he targeted Black motorists during traffic stops and displayed racist behavior. The family of Marquez Crowder has publicly called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of his death, seeking justice and clarity. Local leaders and activists are advocating for a review of police practices, particularly concerning the use of force in African American communities.
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The investigation is ongoing, and the Northeast Louisiana Sheriff’s Investigative Unit has been assigned to investigate the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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LAST UPDATE: 12/08/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.knoe.com/2024/11/25/investigation-underway-following-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-morehouse-parish/
https://www.knoe.com/2024/11/27/family-seeks-answers-following-morehouse-parish-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=marquez%20crowder
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/morehouse-parish-sheriffs-deputy-involved-in-fatal-shooting-during-a-traffice-stop/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MOXEq0R37E