LaMarcus Butler
Name: LaMarcus Butler
Age: 16
Gender: Male
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: Passenger in a car driven by Lamarcus Butler, who was pursued by officer Gregory Jackson for 2 miles for driving without headlights. The chase was supposed to have been called off, but Jackson continued his pursuit (turning off his lights and siren) until Butler ran a red light and crashed into a SUV. Margaret Stephens, a passenger in the SUV was killed; Butler's passenger also died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Unique ID: 1157
News article: Link
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