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Michael Jackson

Age : 29

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/31/2021

Location : US-65 and Ashley Plantation Road

City : Tallulah

County : Madison

State : Louisiana

Agency : Louisiana State Police

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 31, 2021, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Madison Parish Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the Louisiana State Police regarding an armed individual, Michael Jackson, a 29-year-old Black male from Vicksburg, Mississippi, who had locked himself in his vehicle on U.S. Highway 65, north of Tallulah, Louisiana.
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Earlier that day, Jackson had fled from Warren County Sheriff's deputies in Mississippi, allegedly dragging them with his vehicle as they attempted to arrest him on outstanding warrants.
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Upon being located by Madison Parish deputies, Jackson fled and crashed into a ditch alongside U.S. Highway 65. He then produced a handgun, leading deputies to secure the scene and call for assistance.
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Louisiana State Police personnel, including police negotiators, arrived and engaged in a standoff. During this time, Jackson exhibited erratic behavior, such as shooting into his own vehicle and walking into an adjacent field with the firearm. The police fired less-lethal weapons in an attempt to disarm him. Subsequently, Jackson approached the safety perimeter and attempted to draw his handgun, prompting troopers to open fire, resulting in his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/breaking-news-louisiana-state-police-work-stand-off-in-tallulah/
https://www.wapt.com/article/sheriff-suspect-dragged-warren-county-detective-over-outstanding-warrant/36586518
https://www.vicksburgpost.com/2021/06/01/vicksburg-man-killed-in-standoff-with-louisiana-authorities/
https://www.picayuneitem.com/2021/06/louisiana-state-police-investigating-trooper-involved-shooting-in-madison-parish/