Fatal Encounters

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Michael Boyce Redding

Name: Michael Boyce Redding
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 08/24/2018
Location: Holmes Ave. and Ben Graves Dr.
Huntsville, Alabama, 35816
County: Madison
Agency: University of Alabama in Huntsville Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Pursuit
Media summary: University of Alabama in Huntsville police tried to stop Antonio Fearn, who was in a vehicle that was similar to one possibly involved in breaking and entering crimes on campus. During the pursuit, Fearn crossed the median, lost control of his vehicle and hit Michael Redding, who was on motorcycle stopped at an intersection, killing him. Fearn received a life sentence for the death.
Unique ID: 27521

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