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Jason Kitchekeg
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Gender
Male
Age
26 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
03/09/2010
Location
2800 block South Ashland Ave Chicago IL 60608 Cook
Cause of Death
No
Jason Kitchekeg died after plunging into the Chicago River while being chased by police. Kitchekeg was reportedly one of three men police chased off for spray-painting an abandoned building on South Ashland Avenue at around 6 p.m. Officers caught two of the men, but Kitchekeg jumped into the river, police said. About 30 minutes later, firefighters pulled Kitchekeg from the water. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Chicago Police Department
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National Anthem
United States