Retail Theft Suspect Killed In Police Chase In Escondido ID'd

ESCONDIDO, CA — A retail theft suspect who died last month in Escondido during a police pursuit crash was reportedly identified by the San Diego County Medical Examiner Monday.

The Medical Examiner identified the 18-year-old suspect as Shevondia Compare-Bell. Fox 5 reported on Monday.

On December 18 three suspects, two women and one man, were reported to be involved in a theft from Dick's Sporting Goods store on Auto Park Way. according to the station.

The suspects left the store in a pickup truck which was stolen. When police arrived a high-speed chase ensued. The chase ended when the driver lost control and failed to maneuver a turn onto Fig Street from Washington Avenue and crashed into a concrete barrier, the station reported.

Compare-Bell was one of the two women who were ejected from the truck. The other female suspect was seriously hurt but last reported in stable condition, the station reported.

The driver was identified as Lance Corporal John Eugene Brand a Marine based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. He tried to run from the scene but was captured by police. Brand was arrested and faces gross vehicular manslaughter, evading causing death and causing great bodily injured. Brand has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

— City News Service