Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Omar Harun
Gender : Male
Age : 20
Race : Middle Eastern
Date : 01/21/2021
Location : Lichfield Road
City : Aston
County : Birmingham
State : West Virginia
Agency : West Midlands Police
Officer(s) :Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/21/2021, 20-year-old bystander Omar Harun was killed following a police pursuit in Aston, Birmingham that crashed into his vehicle. West Midlands Police attempted to stop a black BMW that did not stop. Police escalated a chase at speeds up to 90 mph in a 30 mph zone. Police allege that they called off the chase just before the vehicle ran a red light and collided with a red Toyota Aygo. The crash caused the Aygo to flip onto its roof, ejecting passenger Omar Harun, who died at the scene. The Aygo’s driver and another passenger in the BMW sustained serious injuries. Marin fled but was arrested hiding nearby. He was charged with multiple counts including causing death by dangerous driving.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2021/01/23/man-charged-after-man-killed-in-crash-shortly-after-police-chase/
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2021/05/06/driver-who-jumped-red-light-in-fatal-crash-is-jailed/
