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
