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Kobe Lee Burchfield
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Gender
Male
Age
19 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/08/2019
Location
2600 block East 38th Street Chattanooga TN 37407 Hamilton
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Police reportedly attempted to stop Douglas Cody Gass for driving recklessly. He fled, police pursued, and eventually Gass crashed the car into a power pole in Chattanooga. Police said Gass got out of the car and ran, leaving behind Kobe and the other passenger. The other passenger tried to get Kobe Burchfield out of the car, but his seat belt held him back and the flames took over, killing him. Police eventually caught up with Gass.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Chattanooga Police Department
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