Weekly Safety Report: Christmas Morning Chase and Missing Person in Mt. Vernon

The incidents in Mt. Vernon this week involved a Christmas morning chase that sparked a debate on police pursuit policies and a 44-year-old man who went missing.

Christmas Morning Chase in Mt. Vernon Sparks Debate on Police Pursuit Policies

Illinois News12-27-2023

A violent chain of events unfolded on Christmas morning when 20-year-old Maliq I. Petties was spotted shooting another person on South Ninth Street. Petties fled from a patrol officer, leading to a high-speed chase. The pursuit escalated as Petties drove in the wrong direction on Interstate 57 and collided with a police vehicle. Despite the crash, he attempted to flee on foot, prompting an officer to discharge their weapon.

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44-Year-Old Man Goes Missing : Last Seen In Mount Vernon

Daily Voice12-28-2023

Norman Allen-Meyer Shaw, a 44-year-old man, has gone missing. He was last seen in Mount Vernon and West Haven, as well as Riverview, Florida. Shaw is described as 6-foot-2 and weighing between 180 and 190 pounds. The duration of his disappearance is unknown. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact 813-485-5641.

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• 44-Year-Old Man Goes Missing : Last Seen In Mount Vernon

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