Fatal Encounters

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Jay L. Latchison

Name: Jay L. Latchison
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Race: Race unspecified
Date: 05/09/2014
Location: Jennings Station Rd & I-70
Pine Lawn, Missouri, 63136
County: St. Louis
Agency: Bridgeton Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Jay L. Latchison was killed when his car crashed during a police chase. According to police, the pursuit started at around 9:45 p.m. after Latchison allegedly stole a purse at a Wal-Mart in Bridgeton. Police said Latchison fled east on I-70 and got off at Jennings Station Road, where he veered off the side of the street and struck a traffic signal. Latchison died at the scene.
Unique ID: 14462

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