Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Cornelius Fontenot

Gender : Male

Age : 17

Race : Black

Date : 07/25/2023

Location : Hwy 14

City : Lake Charles

County : Calcasieu Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Calcasieu Parish SO

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Calcasieu Parish deputies spotted a stolen vehicle driving without lights and they initiated a chase that ended when the car crashed, killing a 17-year-old and critically injuring a 15-year-old.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kplctv.com/2023/07/25/cpso-17-year-old-dies-crash-after-fleeing-traffic-stop/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/6w4qx-cornelius-fontenot