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Daven McKenzie

Gender : Male

Age : 33

Race : White

Date : 01/27/2024

Location : Randolph and Desplaines Avenue

City : Bellwood

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Bellwood Police Department

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 27, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Bellwood police responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of 32nd Avenue. Officers discovered a man who had been shot and later died at the hospital. During the investigation, officers observed a vehicle fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. The pursuit was initiated, and the vehicle continued to travel at excessive speeds through Forest Park. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree at the intersection of Randolph and Des Plaines Avenue, bursting into flames. Two individuals inside the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The incident is under investigation by the Illinois State Police, with findings to be reviewed by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities (2 individuals in the fleeing vehicle and 1 deceased from the shooting)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/homicide-suspects-die-in-fiery-crash-following-police-pursuit-in-forest-park/3339728/
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/fatal-shooting-in-bellwood-leads-to-fiery-crash-in-forest-park-3-people-killed-police
https://www.forestparkreview.com/2024/01/30/homicide-suspects-die-in-fiery-crash/
https://www.myaccident.org/illinois-accident-reports/bellwood
https://www.myaccident.org/illinois-accident-reports/police-agency/bellwood-police-department