Fatal Encounters

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Adam Orlando-James Carlisle

Name: Adam Orlando-James Carlisle
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 12/29/2012
Location: Inkster Road and Wick Road
Taylor, Michigan, 48180
County: Wayne
Agency: Romulus Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Two officers reportedly stopped Adam Orlando-James Carlisle on suspicion of drunken driving, but he reportedly sped off as an officer walked toward the car. According to police, Carlisle ran a red light, rear-ended a bystander's car, then crossed the center line and struck a Romulus police vehicle that was on its way to assist. Carlisle died at the scene. Police said two officers, the other driver and her son were taken to hospitals for treatment.
Unique ID: 21359

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