Clarksville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, June 7, 2002
Add to My HeroesYamil Baez-Santiago
Patrolman Yamil Baez-Santiago and Patrolman David Scott were killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit at approximately 1:30 pm.
The two officers were chasing a robbery suspect on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway when their patrol car collided with another vehicle near Peachers Mill Road. The patrol car burst into flames, and both officers were trapped inside. The driver of the other vehicle was injured. The suspect fled the scene but was eventually apprehended.
On November 4th, 2004, the suspect was found guilty of four counts of aggravated robbery and two counts of reckless vehicular homicide. He was sentenced to 33 years in prison. He was denied parole in 2022 and was granted parole in November 2023.
Patrolman Baez-Santiago was a US Army veteran and had been with the Clarksville Police Department for only six months. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to 33 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 102 ReflectionsI worked with Yamil at TDOC and he was a great one of a kind young man that had my back always when we worked together. He would have went on to do great things. He was so happy to become a police officer to help others and make our communities safe. He loved his wife and children so very much. He was a really good young man. I hope his family are doing well. Thank you Baez
Donna Mullikin
Former coworker at TDOC
November 17, 2024
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