Neico Crooks was shot and killed while he driving a black car that was reported stolen. Police spotted him about 4 a.m., and in his attempt to get away, Crooks struck an officer. Several officers shot him as he drove, and he crashed into a house. No one was reported killed or wounded inside the home.
Victim's Name: Neico G. Crooks
Agency Responsible: Miami Gardens Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 19, 2018
County: Miami-Dade
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4116
Geography: Suburban