Fatal Encounters

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Jamal Foulks aka Jamaal Foulks

Name: Jamal Foulks aka Jamaal Foulks
Age:
Gender: Male
Race: African-American/Black
Date: 06/10/2006
Location:
Mounds, Illinois, 62964
County: Pulaski
Agency: Mounds Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Jamal Foulks was killed after crashing his car while being chased by police. At about 3:30 a.m., police said they saw Foulks get into his car and leave the L & N Club downtown. According to police, officers saw Foulks was inebriated and told him not to drive, but he got into his car and drove away. Officers then tried to pull Foulks over, but he wouldn't stop. Police said Foulks lost control on a sharp curve outside of Mounds, drove off the road, and struck a large tree stump after about half a mile.
Unique ID: 5214

News article: Link






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