Blessings McLaurin-Grey, 6, dies, five others including teen get hurt when pursuit ends in two-vehicle crash at 53rd Avenue and N. Humboldt Avenue in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Modified Date: 
Sun, 07/24/2022 - 7:50am
Accident Date: 
Friday, July 15, 2022

Girl killed, 5 injured in crash after Brooklyn Center police chase

The incident began after police were notified about the whereabouts of a man who had an active arrest warrant in connection with a murder. A tire deflating device failed and the suspect kept driving.

Child dies after crash during Brooklyn Center police pursuit

The other car flipped upside down and emergency medical services worked to extricate passengers. The suspect's car started to smoke as he was arrested.

6-year-old girl killed in police pursuit of murder suspect near Minneapolis

Brooklyn Center Police say the collision happened after an unsuccessful attempt to stop the suspect by deflating the vehicle’s tires.

Family remembers girl, 6, killed in crash with car fleeing police in Brooklyn Center

The survivors were left to grieve the death of an innocent child; a "girlie-girl" with boundless energy just learning how to ride a bike. 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Blessings McLaurin-Grey
Hakeem W. Muhammad