Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Becky Dietzel
Gender : Female
Age : 64
Race : White
Date : 07/28/2021
Location : River Road N and Cummings Lane N
City : Keizer
County : Marion
State : Oregon
Agency : Keizer Police Department (KPD)
Officer(s) :Sergeant Kevin DeMarco, Officers Scott Keniston, Michael Kowash, Jeremy Darst, Chad Fahey, Cody Stupfel
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 28, 2021, officers from the Keizer Police Department chased an allegedly stolen car until it struck a bystander pedestrian, killing 64-year-old Becky Dietzel, who was crossing the street.
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The Keizer Police Department is leading the internal self-investigation into the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://katu.com/news/local/salem-police-officer-justified-in-killing-man-during-domestic-violence-situation-grand-ju
https://www.salemreporter.com/2021/08/11/marion-county-grand-jury-finds-fatal-police-shooting-justified/
https://www.koin.com/news/mother-of-slain-son-claims-police-officer-used-excessive-force-in-wrongful-death-lawsuit/
https://apnews.com/article/health-police-oregon-mental-salem-a5a933c76760a8d3929595f846876bb0
https://kykn.com/2022/05/11/lawsuit-filed-for-mentally-ill-man-killed-by-salem-police-officer/