Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Gregory Leschishin
Gender : Male
Age : 69
Race : White
Date : 05/02/2025
Location : Rogers Street
City : Lowell
County : Middlesex
State : Massachusetts
Agency : Lowell Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Gregory Leschishin, a well-known local boxing coach, was out for his regular walk on Rogers Street when he was struck by a vehicle that had been chased into a crash by police. The driver carjacked another vehicle after jumping on the hood and screaming at the driver. Lowell Police were actively searching for him when he drove the stolen car onto the sidewalk and hit Leschishin. The impact caused life-threatening injuries, and Leschishin died four days later at Lahey Hospital.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2025/05/07/pedestrian-struck-by-carjacking-suspect-on-lowell-sidewalk-has-since-died/
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/07/metro/victim-struck-by-stolen-car-died-lowell/
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/greg-leschishin-lowell-christopher-campbell/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lowell-massachusetts-arrest-hit-run-update/3705249/
