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Aundre Jones

Gender : Male

Age : 37

Race : Black

Date : 11/26/2024

Location : West Adams

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during televised high-speed chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/26/2024, Los Angeles police engaged in a pursuit involving Aundre Jones, who was reportedly sought for a domestic violence-related incident. The chase ended in the West Adams area after Jones allegedly opened fire on the officers. Police returned fire, fatally striking Jones. Initial reports state Jones was armed with two handguns during the encounter, and a shootout ensued after he exited his vehicle. Police shot and killed him. An LAPD helicopter was deployed during the chase, and several patrol vehicles participated while LAPD in collaboration with media turned it into a live broadcast spectacle, a common practice in Los Angeles, during which police often play a performative media role which may influence the outcome as police are expected by a large TV audience to render decisive results.
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Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) who also conducted the pursuit and fatal shooting is in charge of investigating itself in this case. No other investigative agencies have been provided so far.

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Last update: 11/28/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://abc7.com/post/los-angeles-chase-suspect-aundre-jones-dies-after-shootout-lapd-west-adams/15596690/
2. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/armed-domestic-violence-suspect-shot-after-chase-by-l-a-police-on-live-tv-dies/