Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Jamarr Dwayne Young

Gender : Male

Age : 33

Race : Black

Date : 05/17/2024

Location : 16th Street and Southern Avenue

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bicyclist/driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Phoenix Police responded to a domestic violence call at a residence near 16th Street and Southern Avenue on 05/17/2024. The individual, later identified as Jamarr Dwayne Young, 33, allegedly attempted to flee the scene by driving toward officers and striking a police vehicle. He continued driving, eventually striking a bicyclist who was crossing 16th Street, fatally injuring them. Young fled, and police initiated a pursuit, which was later called off due to his erratic driving. Young was eventually apprehended after crashing into a construction site and assaulting officers. He was arrested on 11 charges, including assault related to the initial domestic violence call.
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The investigation is under the direction of the Phoenix Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/police-suspect-killed-bicyclist-hitting-phoenix-police-car/75-a6dcb0eb-c383-4643-b88d-6e83388cc911
https://ktar.com/story/5200974/man-accused-of-domestic-violence-killed-bicyclist-while-fleeing-from-authorities-phoenix-police-say/