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James “Jim” Crosby Wright
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Gender
Male
Age
67 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
03/09/2021
Location
US-283 and Ash St. Minneola KS 67865 Clark
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Around 7 p.m., Jim Wright's family member reported to the Meade County Sheriff's Office that they were concerned about his welfare. Deputies found him near the Clark County and Meade County line. Wright fled in his SUV, and deputies pursued. Deputies deployed spike strips, and Wright's SUV slowed and came to a stop. Wright got out of his other holding a firearm. Deputies and officers gave commands for him to drop the gun. Around 9:40 p.m., officers from various agencies shot and killed him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Meade County Sheriff's Office, Clark County Sheriff's Office, Ford County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
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