Death by Cop 2021-2025
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James Baker
Gender : Male
Age : 25
Race : White
Date : 05/11/2024
Location : Maroa Avenue
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and 1 bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/11/2024, Fresno Police Department officers pursued a motorcyclist, identified as 25-year-old James Baker, for allegedly driving at high speeds. The high-speed chase escalated, ending when Baker’s motorcycle collided with another vehicle on Maroa Avenue. The crash resulted in the deaths of both Baker and the bystander driver, identified as Juan Jaramillo. The Fresno Police Department is investigating the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
