Lee Edward Bonner, 37, was killed during a narcotics investigation in west Jackson, Mississippi, on the evening of February 21, 2018. Two plainclothes Jackson Police Department detectives pursued Bonner and another person; police say Bonner brandished a weapon and opened fire, and the detectives returned fire. Bonner was taken to a local hospital and later died of his injuries.

Bonner’s family disputed the official account, calling the shooting an overkill and demanding a thorough, independent investigation and an independent autopsy. A cousin spoke before the Jackson City Council expressing grief and suspicion about the necessity of the force used. The two officers were placed on paid administrative leave and their names were not released for safety reasons. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was initially announced as involved but was later reported not to be handling the case.

What did readers in west Jackson see or hear that night, and does anyone have additional information about the sequence of events during the chase?