Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Shawn Justin Towne
Gender : Male
Age : 51
Race : White
Date : 07/08/2025
Location : Verdugo Road and Wilson Avenue
City : Glendale
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Glendale Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/08/2025 at approximately 11:15 p.m., Glendale Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle driven by Shawn Justin Towne, 51. Towne failed to stop and a short pursuit began. The chase continued for about one mile before Towne's vehicle collided with another car at Verdugo Road and Wilson Avenue and then struck a utility pole. Towne was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Glendale Police Department is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://theeastsiderla.com/news/102539/suspect-dies-in-crash-at-end-of-chase-in-glendale/
https://kost1035.iheart.com/featured/la-local-news/content/2025-07-09-suspect-51-dies-in-crash-at-end-of-chase-in-glendale/
