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/