LaKenya Latrice Winchester
Name: LaKenya Latrice Winchester
Age: 4
Gender: Female
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 05/25/2004
Location: Hubbard Street and Lawsonville Avenue
Reidsville, North Carolina, 27320
County: Rockingham
Agency: Triton Company Police
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: A private security company officer (who, unique to North Carolina, are sworn officers with authority from the state) attempted a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. The suspect pulled over but fled when the officer approached his car. The officer chased the suspect, who struck a truck, a rock wall, and then three young pedestrians, killing Winchester. Police were quoted saying the officer had obeyed the speed limit during the pursuit, and that there was no pursuit.
Unique ID: 3396
News article: Link
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