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Community Mourns Reverend Tommie Jackson Killed By Police Car

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Credit: CBS News screenshot of Rev. Dr. Tommie Jackson, who was struck and killed by Stamford Police officer.

Connecticut State Police Lt. Katherine Cummings said during a news conference that Lockwood attempted CPR until medics arrived. Jackson was pronounced dead at Stamford Hospital, People reports. 

Cummings said Lockwood hit the reverend while responding to another motor vehicle incident in town. According to the accident report, Jackson was attempting to cross the street after getting mail from his mailbox.

State police said Lockwood “made an evasive steering maneuver” before hitting Jackson, People reports. 

At the time of the collision, Lockwood’s emergency lights “were activated,” Cummings said at the news conference, according to People. Read more

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