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Dwayne R. Jackson
United States · Aged 20 · Died 11/30/2000
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Belleville police said in a statement that Lt. James Goodwin, who is white, fatally shot Dwayne R. Jackson, who was black, while apprehending him after he allegedly carjacked a van in St. Louis and then tried to rob several people at gunpoint. Goodwin shot Jackson as he fled across a parking lot less than a block from police headquarters. He was hit above and behind the left ear. Registered nurses in a night class at McKendree College reportedly heard shots and went downstairs to offer first aid, but were turned away. "The police said the area wasn't secure," said a witness, adding that officers standing near Jackson did nothing to help him. Former Police Chief Barry Biehl was riding with Goodwin during the pursuit--a violation of department policy. A coroner's jury ruled Jackson's death a justifiable homicide.
Alleged responsible partyBelleville Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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