Justin Smith,

Tulsa, Oklahoma
August 14, 1989

Agencies: Tulsa Police Department Oklahoma

Cause of death: Beating

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Overview

Tulsa police and deputies apparently tried to pull Smith over in August of 1989, leading to a pursuit that lasted about a half hour.

He eventually jumped from his car and ran, but was caught.

According to some accounts, he was beaten after spitting at officers, then taken to a gas station where an ambulance was called.