Death by Cop 2021-2025
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SouhibZokari
Gender : Male
Age : 18
Race : Middle Eastern
Date : 03/17/2021
Location : WoodwardAvenue and South Washington Avenue
City : Royal Oak
County : Oakland
State : Michigan
Agency : Royal Oak Police Department
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/17/2021, at approximately 1: 45 a.m., officers from the Madison Heights Police Department began pursuing a vehicle without a license plate. The pursuit was terminated at the border of Royal Oak. Royal Oak Police Department officers then spotted the same vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the driver, SouhibZokari, did not stop. Police continued to chase west on 11 Mile Road with speeds exceeding 90 mph untilZokari lost control of his car and crashed into a light pole on the side, killing him.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
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SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/03/17/video-shows-high-speed-royal-oak-police-chase-crash-that-killed-18-year-old-driver/
• https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/suspect-dead-after-leading-100-mph-chase-through-royal-oak
• https://www.clickondetroit.com/video/news/2021/03/17/dashcam-video-royal-oak-police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/
