Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Kevin Luu

Gender : Male

Age : 34

Race : Asian

Date : 05/25/2024

Location : Intersection of Taft Street and Trask Avenue

City : Garden Grove

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Garden Grove Police Department (GGP)

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/26/2024, a police pursuit involving an allegedly intoxicated juvenile suspect ended tragically when the suspect collided with three other vehicles, including one driven by 34-year-old bystander Kevin Luu. The crash occurred at the intersection of Taft Street and Garden Grove Boulevard in Garden Grove, California.
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Kevin Luu was killed in the crash, and his death has drawn attention to the risks associated with police chases, particularly when the fleeing vehicle is being driven by an intoxicated individual. The juvenile suspect, who was arrested at the scene, faces multiple charges related to the incident.
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The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting an investigation into the details of the pursuit and the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/juvenile-arrested-after-pursuit-ends-with-deadly-crash-in-garden-grove/