Death by Cop 2021-2025
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James Darien Herndon
Gender : Male
Age : 29
Race : Black
Date : 07/27/2022
Location : 2600 block of Benning Road NECity: Washington
City : District of Columbia
County : District of Columbia
State : District of Columbia
Agency : U.S. Park Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/04/2021, officers with the U.S. Park Police pursued a vehicle driven by James Herndon. During the pursuit, Herndon lost control of his vehicle and crashed, dying at the scene. The Department of Justice reviewed the incident and determined there was insufficient evidence to charge the officers involved. The U.S. Attorney’s Office examined body-camera footage, dash videos, and multiple witness statements before reaching its conclusion. Herndon’s family, represented by their attorney, expressed disappointment with the decision, calling for greater accountability and transparency in the case.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/federal-officials-decline-prosecution-fatal-us-park-police-pursuit
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/06/16/james-herndon-park-police-pursuit-death/
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/prosecutors-decline-to-charge-us-park-police-officers-in-2021-fatal-pursuit/3360636/
