Texas man dies after falling during New Jersey police chase; case to be reviewed by grand jury.

In Guttenberg, New Jersey, 26-year-old Brandon Lee Ortega from Texas died after falling during a police chase on November 12. The chase started after reports of a disturbance where Ortega was believed to be armed. A gun was found on his body. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is investigating the incident, and the case will be reviewed by a grand jury to decide if charges are warranted against the involved officer.

November 22, 2024
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