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James Edward Coe

Gender : Male

Age : 28

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2021

Location : I-85

City : Salisbury

County : Rowan

State : North Carolina

Agency : Rowan County Sheriff's Office, Salisbury Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 17, 2021, deputies from the Rowan County Sheriff's Office attempted to arrest 28-year-old James Edward Coe for outstanding warrants. Deputies observed Coe and another individual leaving a residence in Salisbury and getting into a white Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck.
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The deputies, looking for a reason to stop him, stated that Coe had brake light and tag violations. This explanation was used to escalate a high-speed chase that continued until the I-85 southbound ramp near Julian Road. Coe reportedly exited the vehicle and fired a long gun, striking a police vehicle. Deputies returned fire as Coe fled into a wooded area, allegedly continuing to shoot at pursuing officers.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, Salisbury Police Department, and North Carolina State Highway Patrol, responded and established a perimeter. Coe was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
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The Rowan County District Attorney's Office cleared the deputies of any wrongdoing, stating that the officers acted within the law in response to Coe's actions.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 1

SOURCE LINKS :

• https://www.wxii12.com/article/deputies-involved-in-fatal-shooting-following-chase-in-rowan-county/35469750
•https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/shots-fired-officers-during-police-chase-ending-rowan-county/ZQX67NRDWFGDXKM3U6MYJSD7TY/
•https://www.salisburypost.com/2021/02/18/salisbury-man-dead-with-multiple-gunshot-wounds-another-arrested-after-chase-shootout/