Kenly officer will face trial for March Taser death
Jesse Craig Santifort was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Alexander Warren Thompson.
Posted — UpdatedJesse Craig Santifort was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Alexander Warren Thompson.
On March 3, a Thompson led authorities from Wilson County on a chase that topped 100 mph. In Johnson County, Kenly police picked up the pursuit.
The chase ended after an additional 10 miles when Thompson’s car crashed into a fire hydrant near the intersection of Country Store Road and U.S. Highway 70 between Pine Level and Princeton.
Santifort used a stun gun on Thompson when he ran toward the officer and disregarded his commands. Thompson then suffered a medical emergency and was taken to WakeMed, where he later died.
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