Death by Cop 2021-2025
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James "Jim" Crosby Wright
Gender : Male
Age : 67
Race : White
Date : 03/09/2021
Location : US-283 and Ash Street
City : Minneola
County : Clark
State : Kansas
Agency : Meade County Sheriff's Office, Clark County Sheriff's Office, Ford County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Around 7 p.m., a family member of Jim Wright reported concerns about his welfare. Deputies found him near the Clark and Meade County line, where Wright fled in his SUV. After a pursuit, deputies deployed spike strips, slowing Wright's vehicle until it stopped. Wright exited the vehicle holding a firearm. Despite commands to drop the weapon, around 9:40 p.m., officers from multiple agencies shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kwch.com/2021/03/10/kbi-1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-minneola/
