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What happened to Jackel after he stole a police car?

How many citizens are in a grand jury?

Where was the shooting in Buena Vista?

Is there body worn footage of the police shooting?

Is the fatal incident under investigation?

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Where was the shooting in Buena Vista?

According to the preliminary investigation, the shooting occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. near Cumberland Avenue and Oak Road in Buena Vista, N.J. Officers of the Franklin Township Police Department initially responded as mutual aid to investigate a motor vehicle accident involving Mr. Jackel at Cumberland Road and Tuckahoe Road in Buena Vista. During the investigation, Mr. Jackel ran from the scene into a wooded area. He subsequently returned to the scene, entered an unoccupied marked police vehicle, and drove away. After a brief pursuit, Mr. Jackel stopped the stolen police vehicle. He exited the vehicle and ran toward the officers, holding his arm behind his back and ignoring their commands to show his hands. As Mr. Jackel neared the officers, Sgt. Jernegan discharged his firearm, striking Mr. Jackel. Officers provided medical aid to Mr. Jackel until emergency medical personnel arrived. Mr. Jackel was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel at approximately 4:11 p.m.

What happened to Jackel after he stole a police car?

After a brief pursuit, Mr. Jackel stopped the stolen police vehicle. He exited the vehicle and ran toward the officers, holding his arm behind his back and ignoring their commands to show his hands.

Is the fatal incident under investigation?

The fatal incident remains under investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). The recordings from mobile video recorders (MVRs) in police vehicles are being released pursuant to policies established by the Attorney General in 2019 that are designed to promote the fair, impartial, and transparent investigation of fatal police encounters. The Attorney General’s Office also released audio recordings of police communications related to the incident. There is no body worn camera footage of the incident. Prior to today’s release, investigators provided the recordings to the decedent’s representative and relatives for their review.

Is there body worn footage of the police shooting?

The Attorney General’s Office also released audio recordings of police communications related to the incident. There is no body worn camera footage of the incident. Prior to today’s release, investigators provided the recordings to the decedent’s representative and relatives for their review.

Statement

Attorney General DeWine's Remarks on Officer-Involved Shooting Report, February 5, 2013 (PDF)

Main Report

Prosecutor's Summary (PDF) Attachemnt A (PDF) Attachment B (PDF) Chase Route (JPEG) Chase Route (PDF) Shooting Timeline (PDF) Request for Assistance from City of East Cleveland (PDF)

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What happened to Jackel after he stole a police car?

After a brief pursuit, Mr. Jackel stopped the stolen police vehicle. He exited the vehicle and ran toward the officers, holding his arm behind his back and ignoring their commands to show his hands.

How many citizens are in a grand jury?

Under both state law and the Directive, when the entire investigation is complete, the case will be presented to a grand jury, typically consisting of 16 to 23 citizens, to make the ultimate decision regarding whether criminal charges will be filed.

Where was the shooting in Buena Vista?

According to the preliminary investigation, the shooting occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. near Cumberland Avenue and Oak Road in Buena Vista, N.J. Officers of the Franklin Township Police Department initially responded as mutual aid to investigate a motor vehicle accident involving Mr. Jackel at Cumberland Road and Tuckahoe Road in Buena Vista. During the investigation, Mr. Jackel ran from the scene into a wooded area. He subsequently returned to the scene, entered an unoccupied marked police vehicle, and drove away. After a brief pursuit, Mr. Jackel stopped the stolen police vehicle. He exited the vehicle and ran toward the officers, holding his arm behind his back and ignoring their commands to show his hands. As Mr. Jackel neared the officers, Sgt. Jernegan discharged his firearm, striking Mr. Jackel. Officers provided medical aid to Mr. Jackel until emergency medical personnel arrived. Mr. Jackel was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel at approximately 4:11 p.m.

Is there body worn footage of the police shooting?

The Attorney General’s Office also released audio recordings of police communications related to the incident. There is no body worn camera footage of the incident. Prior to today’s release, investigators provided the recordings to the decedent’s representative and relatives for their review.

Is the fatal incident under investigation?

The fatal incident remains under investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). The recordings from mobile video recorders (MVRs) in police vehicles are being released pursuant to policies established by the Attorney General in 2019 that are designed to promote the fair, impartial, and transparent investigation of fatal police encounters. The Attorney General’s Office also released audio recordings of police communications related to the incident. There is no body worn camera footage of the incident. Prior to today’s release, investigators provided the recordings to the decedent’s representative and relatives for their review.