Jayvis Benjamin

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 1/18/2013

Place of the incident:

Avondale Estates, Dekalb, GA
Covington Highway and Kensington Road

Police allegedly observed suspect speeding and behaving recklessly on Kensington Road, turned to follow and came on crashed vehicle. Suspect ignored orders to remain in vehicle and alleged moved towards police in a threatening manner. Sgt. Lynn Thomas fired one shot, hitting the suspect in the chest. Civil grand jury recommended case go before criminal grand jury. Criminal grand jury recommends charging Sgt. Thomas (May 2, 2015)

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