Fatal Encounters

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Cody Kowalski

Name: Cody Kowalski
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 06/14/2006
Location: Meadow Lane
Plainfield, Illinois, 60544
County: Will
Agency: Plainfield Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Cody Kowalski was killed when he and another 15-year-old crashed an allegedly stolen Nissan Altima during a police chase. According to police, the chase began at about 2 a.m. when police responded to a call of fireworks in the area. Police insisted the high-speed pursuit was called off before the crash.
Unique ID: 5224

News article: Link






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