Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Frederick Howard
Gender : Male
Age : 19
Race : Black
Date : 04/05/2021
Location : U.S. Highway 90 at Des Allemands Bridge
City : Des Allemands
County : Lafourche
State : Louisiana
Agency : Louisiana State Police (Troop C)
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Fall from height
Event : Killed during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 5, 2021, Louisiana State Police Troop C engaged a pursuit of a 2007 Toyota Highlander reported stolen in Houma. The driver, later identified as 19-year-old Frederick Howard of Gretna, fled eastbound in the wrong direction in the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 90, crossing the Des Allemands Bridge near Raceland. Troopers discovered the vehicle crashed and empty at the top of the bridge. Around 6:00 p.m., Howard’s body was found under the elevated section of the bridge with injuries consistent with a fall from height. An autopsy was conducted on April 7, 2021.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://houmatimes.com/crime/lsp-body-discovered-in-des-allemands-was-driver-of-stolen-vehicle-in-lafourche-parish-pursuit/
https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2021/04/08/body-found-des-allemands-bridge-identified-houma-car-theft-suspect-police-say/7145971002/
