Crime
31-year-old Jaylen Reed dies in crash during Tuscaloosa police chase
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Authorities have identified the man who died in a crash during a police pursuit Thursday evening in Tuscaloosa as 31-year-old Jaylen Reed, a resident of Aliceville.
According to Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit Captain Jack Kennedy, the incident began around 7:00 p.m. when a Tuscaloosa Police Department officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple violations near Cousette Street and the Interstate 359 overpass.
Reed, who was later confirmed as the driver, immediately fled at a high rate of speed.
During the brief pursuit, he sped through multiple intersections before leaving the roadway and crashing into a ditch and culvert near Tamko Building Products.
Emergency responders arrived to find Reed unresponsive at the scene. Life-saving measures were administered before he was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Officials confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no bystanders or officers were injured.
Due to the involvement of Tuscaloosa Police in the fatal pursuit, the Violent Crimes Unit—which operates independently of the department—was called in to lead the investigation.
They are being assisted by the Northport Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit to ensure transparency and impartiality.
Capt. Kennedy stated that investigators have obtained multiple witness statements and video evidence related to the incident.
He also noted that the entire sequence—from the moment the patrol officer activated emergency lights to the time of the crash—lasted less than 30 seconds.
Authorities further confirmed that Jaylen Reed had multiple active felony warrants at the time of the attempted stop.
The investigation into the circumstances of the pursuit and subsequent crash remains ongoing.
CHICAGO, IL (Cook County) — Chicago police and emergency crews responded to an officer-involved shooting following a chaotic pursuit involving a stolen ambulance from Loretto Hospital.
According to preliminary reports, officers were dispatched to the intersection of West Chicago Avenue and North Cicero Avenue after a suspect allegedly stole an ambulance from the hospital premises.
During the ensuing pursuit, the suspect reportedly struck multiple police officers with the vehicle, prompting officers to discharge their weapons.
The suspect was subsequently taken into custody at the scene.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have been requested for two injured officers, who were transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
Their conditions have not yet been released.
Authorities have secured the area, and multiple law enforcement units remain on scene as the investigation continues.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has been notified and will review the incident in accordance with department policy.