Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Jarsi Hafini
Age : 4
Gender : Male
Race : Middle Eastern
Date : 07/23/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Columbus
County : Franklin
State : Ohio
Agency : Columbus Division of Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/23/2023, Columbus Division of Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle they believed had been stolen. The driver continued driving while police pursued. During the pursuit, the driver entered the parking lot of an apartment complex, where the vehicle struck 4-year-old Jarsi Hafini as he rode a tricycle.
Jarsi was transported to Nationwide Children's Hospital with critical injuries and died two days later. The driver fled on foot after the crash but was quickly apprehended by officers. He was subsequently charged in connection with the pursuit and Jarsi's death.
Jarsi's death prompted widespread mourning in the Columbus community. Family members remembered him as a joyful young boy whose life was cut short while playing outside his home.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/07/25/police-4-year-old-boy-hit-killed-by-stolen-car-suspect-charged/
