After an aborted attempt to steal a car, Ashford and passenger Jemmaine T. Bynes, 30, were spotted speeding by police and were pursued. Their SUV struck a guardrail and police vehicles blocked it from escaping. Ashford allegedly reversed the SUV and rammed a police vehicle. One state trooper and two Lyndhurst police officers fired 5-15 shots, killing Ashford.
Victim's Name: Kashad Ashford
Agency Responsible: New Jersey State Police, Lyndhurst Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 16, 2014
County: Bergen
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban