Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Vernon Jackson
Gender : Male
Age : 84
Race : Black
Date : 02/23/2024
Location : Main Street and La. 1146
City : Rosepine
County : Vernon Parish
State : Louisiana
Agency : Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/23/2024, Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies initiated a high-speed chase on Main Street in Rosepine, Louisiana, which led to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Main Street and La. 1146. Deputies caused the crash through their pursuit, colliding with another vehicle. The crash killed 84-year-old Vernon Jackson, an uninvolved bystander who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Deputies claimed the chase stemmed from an ongoing investigation but refused to provide further details. They did not disclose how fast they were driving or specific tactics employed during the pursuit.
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The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash. Further information about the circumstances of the pursuit has not been released.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kplctv.com/news/local/vernon-parish-fatal-crash-police-chase/
https://www.theadvocate.com/news/vernon-parish-man-dies-police-chase-crash/
https://www.ksla.com/news/vernon-parish-fatal-police-pursuit/