Yong Cun Su
Name: Yong Cun Su
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Race: Asian/Pacific Islander
Date: 04/10/2013
Location: 500 East Main Street
Broussard, Louisiana, 70518
County: Lafayette
Agency: Broussard Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Yong Cun Su died when he crashed into the front of a house after he allegedly stole exotic birds and led police on a chase. At around 2 a.m., Su reportedly broke into the Zoo of Acadiana and stole three exotic birds before speeding off in a the 2011 black BMW SUV with police in hot pursuit. Officers reportedly followed Su until losing the vehicle near the railroad tracks on Main Street (Louisiana 182). Su lost control of the BMW not far from the tracks. The BMW left the left side of the road, crashed into several trees and came to a stop in a front yard, where it started on fire. The police statement said Su was found outside of the SUV and may have been ejected. Su died from his injuries along with one of the birds; two birds reportedly escaped.
Unique ID: 12619
News article: Link
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