Jocques Scott Clemmons Killed by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

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Old Crime Scene Address:
701 S 6th St
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Officer Josh Lippert pulled over Jocques Scott Clemmons, 31, for running a stop sign. Police say Clemmons got out of the car and started a fight with the officer. Clemmons then ran through the parking lot while appearing to hold something in his waistband. Officer Lippert was able to catch him, but as he tried to arrest Clemmons, they reportedly had another fight. Police said Clemmons fell to the ground and dropped a fully loaded .357 magnum pistol. Lippert saw the weapon and tried to kick it away, but Clemmons reportedly grabbed the gun and picked it up, and Lippert shot and killed Clemmons.

Victim's Name: Jocques Scott Clemmons

Agency Responsible: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 31

Race: Black

Date of Death: February 10, 2017

County: Davidson

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: Foot

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2322

Geography: Urban

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