Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Lucas James Erik Alvesteffer
Gender : Male
Age : 22
Race : Native American
Date : 07/28/2025
Location : East of Cody, near mile marker 58 on Wyoming State Highway 14/16/20
City : Cody
County : Park
State : Wyoming
Agency : Cody Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police following chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/28/2025, Cody Police attempted to stop a vehicle in the 2600 block of West Avenue in Cody, Wyoming. The driver continued, and police escalated a pursuit eastbound on Highway 14/16/20. The chase ended when the car broke down near mile marker 58 outside Cody. As officers made contact, one officer opened fire, fatally shooting 22-year-old Lucas James Erik Alvesteffer. The Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation is leading the review.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/cody-pursuit-ends-with-fatal-police-shooting
https://oilcity.news/community/wyoming-community-2/2025/07/29/cody-police-officer-fatally-shoots-suspect-after-chase/
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/suspect-fatally-shot-after-vehicle-pursuit-in-cody-wyoming
