Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Gerald D. Lewallen III
Gender : Male
Age : 21
Race : White
Date : 06/28/2024
Location : Niedringhaus Avenue near 16th Street
City : Granite City
County : Madison
State : Illinois
Agency : Granite City Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/28/2024, Granite City Police observed a speeding pickup truck and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver, identified as Gerald D. Lewallen III, refused to stop. Police escalated the situation into a high-speed chase through city streets. The pursuit ended when the truck crashed on Niedringhaus Avenue near 16th Street, resulting in Lewallen's death. Police have not disclosed further details about the chase or the officers involved.
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The Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/granite-city-police-chase-fatal-crash-2024
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/granite-city-fatal-chase-pursuit-2024
https://www.kmov.com/news/local/granite-city-police-high-speed-chase-ends-in-death-2024
