Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Dewuan L. Hampton
Gender : Male
Age : 33
Race : Black
Date : 04/14/2025
Location : East Washington Street and Mitthoefer Road
City : Indianapolis
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Indiana State Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 14, 2025, Henry County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a maroon Dodge Durango driven by Dewuan Hampton for erratic driving on State Road 3 near Indiana Avenue in New Castle. Hampton fled, initiating a pursuit that continued westbound on I-70 through Hancock County and into Marion County. Police chased the vehicle at high speed for more than 40 miles until it crashed into 2 cars. Dewuan Hampton was ejected as the vehicle rolled multiple times. He died on the road at East Washington Street and Mitthoefer Road in Indianapolis. Three passengers in the Durango and the driver of the Mustang were transported to local hospitals with varying injuries. The Indiana State Police are investigating the circumstances of the pursuit and crash.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2025/04/15/dewuan-hampton-dies-police-pursuit-chase-indiana-state-police-indianapolis-impd-henry-county/83095164007/
https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-pursuit-crash-henry-county-april-14-2025/
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/indiana-state-police-pursuit-ends-with-fatal-crash-on-indys-east-side
