Beloit police had been watching Lowery-Baptiste leave a downtown residence because the state Department of Corrections had warrant for his arrest, police said. Beloit police wanted to question him about a series of shooting incidents.Two officers shot and killed Lowery-Baptiste when he rammed a police car after failing to cooperate during a traffic stop.
Victim's Name: Darrius J. Lowery-Baptiste
Agency Responsible: Beloit Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 11, 2013
County: Rock
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban