Margaret E. Stephens
Name: Margaret E. Stephens
Age: 53
Gender: Female
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 08/21/2001
Location: Maple Street and Bailey Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi, 39203
County: Hinds
Agency: Jackson Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Stephens was killed when the SUV she was riding in was struck by a car driven by LaMarcus Butler, who was being chased by Officer Gregory Jackson. A judge found Jackson had been called off the chase by his supervisor, but continued to follow Butler after turning off his lights and siren, showing reckless disregard for public safety.
Unique ID: 1156
News article: Link
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