James Chasse

Singer, Deceased Person

1964 – 2006

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Who was James Chasse?

James Philip Chasse, Jr. was an American singer and writer from Portland, Oregon. In 2006 his death while in the custody of Oregon law enforcement officers caused an outcry over civil rights and an examination of the lack of crisis management training given to Portland police officers. At the time of his death, he was living in transitional housing and had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.

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Born
May 7, 1964
Also known as
  • James Philip Chasse, Jr.
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Sep 17, 2006
Portland

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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