Death by Cop 2021-2025
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James Reising
Age : 59
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 01/03/2021
Location : 3535 Missouri Boulevard
City : Jefferson City
County : Cole
State : Missouri
Agency : Jefferson City Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/03/2021, officers from the Jefferson City Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance involving a man with a knife at the Wildwood Shopping Center, 3535 Missouri Boulevard, in Jefferson City. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, when officers encountered James Reising, he was reportedly agitated and holding a large knife. Officers issued verbal commands for him to drop the weapon, but Reising allegedly ignored commands and continued to pose a threat. Officers fired their weapons, striking Reising. He was transported by ambulance to St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, where he was later pronounced dead. A review by the Cole County prosecutor determined the shooting was justified and no charges were filed against the officers involved.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://krcgtv.com/news/local/jefferson-city-officers-will-not-be-charged-for-fatal-shooting-of-man-with-knife (news report that officers were not charged)
• https://notes.mshp.dps.mo.gov/si01/si01p001.nsf/035631d21d12b3ca8625729800536894/e90a8eeb094ea4ab862586530072bb60?OpenDocument=
