Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age : 15

Race : White

Date : 10/24/2023

Location : EB on 8th Ave

City : Huntington

County : Cabell

State : West Virginia

Agency : Cabell County So, Huntington PD

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police began hunting a car in Wayne County, West Virginia and ended in Huntington after an intense high-speed chase by at least 2 police departments together. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed while being chased. A 68-year-old man was driving, and the passengers were identified as a 43-year-old man, a 16-year-old boy, and a 15-year-old girl. All four were transported to the hospital for medical treatment. Officials say the 16-year-old died at the hospital as a result of his injuries. Nazi memorabilia was found in the crashed vehicle. Police explained that this chase was drug-related.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsaz.com/2023/10/24/police-pursuit-ends-deadly-crash-15-year-old-killed/

https://wvmetronews.com/2023/10/24/huntington-teenager-killed-as-a-result-of-deadly-police-chase/

https://www.wsaz.com/video/2023/10/24/pursuit-leads-fatal-crash-huntington/