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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/09/2026

Location : City street intersection

City : Laredo

County : Webb

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety, Laredo Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Two people killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2026, two people were killed in a vehicle crash in Laredo, Texas, after a teenager escaped custody of the Texas Department of Public Safety and a city-wide police chase followed. According to initial reporting, the teen had been in DPS custody earlier and later fled, leading officers from multiple agencies to pursue the vehicle through the city. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed, killing two people. At the time of intake, authorities had not released the identities of those who died or clarified whether the fatalities were the driver, passengers, or uninvolved bystanders. Reporting is based primarily on police accounts, and no family statements or eyewitness video have been widely circulated yet. This case should be monitored for clarification of the victims’ roles, exact timing of the crash relative to the pursuit, identity releases, and any community response or challenges to the police narrative.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgns.tv/2026/01/09/two-dead-crash-after-teen-escapes-dps-custody-leads-police-city-wide-chase/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/09/2026

Location : City street intersection

City : Laredo

County : Webb

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety, Laredo Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Two people killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2026, two people were killed in a vehicle crash in Laredo, Texas, after a teenager escaped custody of the Texas Department of Public Safety and a city-wide police chase followed. According to initial reporting, the teen had been in DPS custody earlier and later fled, leading officers from multiple agencies to pursue the vehicle through the city. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed, killing two people. At the time of intake, authorities had not released the identities of those who died or clarified whether the fatalities were the driver, passengers, or uninvolved bystanders. Reporting is based primarily on police accounts, and no family statements or eyewitness video have been widely circulated yet. This case should be monitored for clarification of the victims’ roles, exact timing of the crash relative to the pursuit, identity releases, and any community response or challenges to the police narrative.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgns.tv/2026/01/09/two-dead-crash-after-teen-escapes-dps-custody-leads-police-city-wide-chase/

Vincent Cerda Jr.

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/09/2026

Location : Street location not specified

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Glendale Police Department, Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2026, a man died after being shot by a Glendale police officer during an incident in Phoenix, Arizona. Authorities reported that officers encountered the man earlier in the week and that a Glendale officer opened fire during the encounter. The man was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police have since released the man’s identity, though full personal background details have not yet been made public at the time of intake. Reporting is based on police statements released after the death was confirmed. No other sources are identified.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/10/armed-man-dies-after-being-shot-by-glendale-pd-phoenix-id-released/

Name Withheld

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/09/2026

Location : Near Cross Street Market

City : Baltimore

County : Baltimore City

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2026, a man died by suicide in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore as police attempted to serve a murder warrant related to a prior shooting near Cross Street Market. According to reporting, officers were trying to locate and arrest the man when the situation escalated, and he fatally shot himself. Police stated that no officers fired their weapons. The man’s identity had not been publicly released at the time of intake. Reporting is based on police and court records, and no family statements or eyewitness video have been widely reported yet. This case should be monitored for identity release, additional context about the attempted warrant service, and any community or family response.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/crime/public-safety/federal-hill-shooting-suspect-dies-by-suicide-as-police-try-to-serve-murder-warrant

Jordan Deaton

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2026

Location : East 14th Street & East University Avenue

City : Des Moines

County : Polk

State : Iowa

Agency : Des Moines Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2026, Jordan Deaton, 27, of Des Moines was killed when his vehicle crashed while driving away from a traffic stop initiated by Des Moines police. Officers attempted to stop Deaton’s vehicle near 21st Street and Atkins Street just after midnight. Deaton did not stop and continued eastbound on University Avenue. He lost control of the vehicle near East 14th Street and East University Avenue, where the vehicle struck a tree. Deaton died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://who13.com/news/local-news/police-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash-in-des-moines/
https://who13.com/news/driver-killed-in-crash-during-des-moines-police-chase-identified/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/driver-killed-crash-during-des-200447014.html
https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-deadly-crash-university-avenue-death/69944516

Michael Lynch

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/08/2026

Location : New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

City : Brooklyn

County : Kings

State : New York

Agency : New York City Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during SWAT standoff in hospital during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/08/2026, New York City police shot and killed a man inside New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. What is currently known about the man and the situation is based primarily on police and hospital statements released after the incident. The man was a patient at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and had been admitted for unknown medical problems the day before the shooting. According to authorities, he locked himself inside a hospital room on the eighth floor with two other people, described as an elderly patient and a hospital security worker in mental health crisis. Hospital staff reported that the man was holding a sharp object and behaving in a distressed manner.

Police say the man injured himself while inside the room and refused repeated commands to drop the object. Officers fired Tasers. During the confrontation, police allege that the man moved toward officers while holding the still unidentified object, and officers opened fire, killing him inside the hospital. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The hospital went into lockdown during the incident, and patients and visitors were evacuated from the area.

At this time, the man’s name has not been released publicly. Reporting describes him as being in his 60s, but no further personal background information has been disclosed, including why he was hospitalized, whether he had a standing mental health diagnosis, or whether he had family present. Police have stated that body-worn camera footage exists, but it has not yet been publicly released.

An initial review of social media shows limited early discussion of the incident. Local news posts on Instagram and Twitter describe a police presence and lockdown at the hospital and express shock that a man was killed inside a medical facility. At this stage, there does not appear to be widespread viral eyewitness video, organized protests, or sustained public dispute of the police account, though that may change if additional video, family statements, or new details emerge. No family members have publicly commented as of now, and no independent eyewitness accounts contradicting the police narrative have surfaced in a significant way.

Several key questions remain unanswered, including what led to the escalation inside the room, whether alternative de-escalation options were considered, and what role specialized police units played during the response. These issues warrant continued monitoring as more information becomes available.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7ny.com/post/brooklyn-hospital-shooting-man-knife-shot-police-inside-newyork-presbyterian/18374231/
https://apnews.com/article/dc316db04f860e772d2c974d02f94c28

Aaron Marckell Williams

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/08/2026

Location : Roadway near the White House

City : Washington

County : District of Columbia

State : District of Columbia

Agency : Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/08/2026, pedestrian Aaron Marckell Williams was killed after being struck during a vehicle crash that occurred during a police pursuit near the White House in Washington, D.C. at 16th Street NW and L Street NW. According to initial media reports, police were chasing a vehicle until it struck him as he was walking in a major crosswalk. He died at the crosswalk. The man who had been chased survived and was charged in connection with the crash. Police did not disclose why they conducted the high-speed chase. Aaron Marckell Williams had no involvement in the pursuit or the events that led to it. Reporting is based on police and court statements, and no identity or personal background information for the pedestrian has been released at the time of initial report. No family statements or eyewitness video can be found.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/suspect-charged-with-second-degree-murder-after-deadly-police-chase-crash-near-white-house/

Dmitry Zass

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2026

Location : Bedford Street and Sixth Avenue

City : New York

County : New York

State : New York

Agency : New York City Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/08/2026, in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan, officers responded after being flagged down by people involved in a traffic crash at Bedford Street and Sixth Avenue following an apparent road rage encounter. When police approached a white BMW that was stopped in traffic, the 37-year-old driver exited the vehicle and pointed an object at them. Police opened fire and struck him. Investigators later determined the weapon was an imitation firearm. The man was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The NYPD Force Investigation Division is reviewing the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7ny.com/police-fatally-shoot-man-holding-imitation-gun-west-village-road-rage-crash/18376459/
https://www.nypost.com/2026/01/09/us-news/nyc-road-rage-suspect-shot-dead-in-altercation-with-cops-sources/
https://www.amny.com/news/nypd-shooting-west-village-01092026/
https://www.1010wins.com/news/local/nypd-fatally-shoots-man-in-the-west-village/

Justin Scott Roberts

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2026

Location : Interstate 85 near LaGrange

City : LaGrange

County : Troup

State : Georgia

Agency : Opelika Police Department, Georgia State Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/08/2026, Justin Scott Roberts, 39, died after a police pursuit that began in Opelika, Alabama and ended on Interstate 85 in LaGrange, Georgia. Opelika police responded to a reported domestic violence incident and attempted to stop Roberts, who continued driving. Police a chase. Roberts drove northbound on I 85 and crossed into Georgia, where Georgia State Patrol joined the pursuit. Law enforcement performed a PIT maneuver that stopped the vehicle near LaGrange. After the vehicle came to rest, Roberts shot himself and died at the scene. A child was inside the vehicle during the pursuit and was recovered alive.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lagrangenews.com/news/chase-from-opelika-ends-in-lagrange-34bb2fa6
https://www.wsfa.com/2026/01/09/high-speed-chase-ends-troup-county-suspect-dies-by-suicide/
https://www.waka.com/2026/01/09/police-chase-that-stretched-from-opelika-into-georgia-ends-with-suicide/

Joshua Haire

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2026

Location : Highway near Slocomb

City : Slocomb

County : Geneva

State : Alabama

Agency : Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/08/2026, Joshua Haire, 27, was killed by police following a high-speed pursuit near Slocomb, Alabama. Alabama state troopers attempted to stop Haire’s vehicle, and he continued driving, prompting officers to escalate a chase that reached speeds reported near 100 miles per hour. The pursuit ended in a rural area outside Slocomb, where the situation escalated after the vehicle stopped. Under circumstances that remain under investigation, a state trooper opened fire and Haire was killed at the scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is conducting the investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtvy.com/2026/01/08/trooper-shoots-slocomb-man-after-100-mile-per-hour-pursuit-authorities-say/

Daniel Olson

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2026

Location : Lowery Road / Meadowbrook Lane area

City : Grantville / Newnan

County : Coweta

State : Georgia

Agency : Coweta County Sheriff’s Office; Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by law enforcement during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/08/2026, Daniel Olson, 39, was killed by law enforcement following a vehicle pursuit in Coweta County, Georgia. A deputy attempted to stop Olson in an off-road vehicle on Lowery Road, and Olson fled, initiating a pursuit. The vehicle eventually pulled into a driveway; Olson fled into his home and initially refused to exit. Later, Olson exited with a handgun, drove to another area near Meadowbrook Lane, and approached a deputy with the weapon. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Olson refused commands to drop the firearm and fired at the deputy. The deputy returned fire, striking Olson, who was transported to Piedmont Newnan Hospital and later pronounced dead. The GBI is investigating the shooting, as is typical for law enforcement-involved shootings.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/01/09/person-shot-during-police-chase-coweta-county-deputies-say/

Renee Nicole Good

Age :37

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/07/2026

Location : Portland Avenue & East 33rd/34th Streets, Minneapolis

City : Minneapolis

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Officer(s) : Jonathan David Ross

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by on-duty ICE agent while driving

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2026, Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an on-duty U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on a residential street in south Minneapolis during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Good was seated in her SUV when multiple federal agents surrounded the vehicle and shouted commands. Video footage from multiple angles shows Good attempting to maneuver her vehicle out of a confined space while agents swarmed her vehicle near the driver-side door.

Video-based reporting and frame-by-frame analysis show that Good did not strike, run over, or make physical contact with the agent who fired 3 shots into her face and head at close range. The footage shows the agent stepping out of the vehicle’s path as the SUV moved forward and firing from the side as the vehicle passed. The vehicle then continued forward and collided with another vehicle and a telephone pole. Good was left in the car and bled out while a physician on scene was seen on video to try to help her and be prevented by ICE agents. Federal officials and political leaders, including former President Donald Trump, publicly claimed the agent was nearly killed, but that characterization is disputed by video evidence, which shows no direct contact between the vehicle and the agent.

While ICE did not identify the shooter, the Minneapolis Star Tribune identified him as Jonathan David Ross, a 10-year veteran ICE agent.

Witness video further documents that after Good was shot, federal agents blocked bystanders from approaching the vehicle as she remained inside, bleeding and unresponsive. Witnesses reported that agents prevented immediate medical assistance, including stopping at least one doctor from reaching the vehicle, while pointing rifles at those attempting to help. Emergency medical aid was delayed as agents secured the area. Good was later pronounced dead inside the vehicle.

Federal authorities have not released the name of the agent involved, have not disclosed the type of firearm used by the agent, and have not stated how many shots were fired. ICE has not provided a detailed timeline of events, has not held a press conference, and has not released forensic or ballistic evidence. Officials have offered only limited statements asserting self-defense, without public evidence disclosure.
Good was a mother and lived in Minneapolis with her partner. Family members and community advocates described her as a caring parent and a creative person.Vigils and protests followed the killing, with community members demanding transparency, accountability, and the release of the agent’s identity. The case became a focal point for criticism of ICE tactics, secrecy, and use of force during enforcement operations.

This killing occurred within one week of another controversial ICE-related fatal shooting. On 12/31/2025, Keith Porter Jr., 43, was shot and killed in Los Angeles by an off-duty ICE agent at the Village Pointe apartment complex in Northridge. The proximity of the two killings intensified public outrage and scrutiny, with activists and community members describing a pattern of unchecked violence and federal agent impunity.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-federal-agent-involved-minneapolis-shooting-during-immigration-surge-city-2026-01-07/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/07/shooting-south-minneapolis-ice-agents-federal-operation
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2026/january/fatal-shooting-response/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/08/ice-agent-minneapolis-shooting

Video:
https://x.com/BNONews/status/2008966410039644438
https://x.com/vgescobar/status/2009271302566100993

Conner Peltzer

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/07/2026

Location : Walmart at Dulles Crossing

City : Leesburg

County : Loudoun

State : Virginia

Agency : Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after bank robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2026, Loudoun County sheriff’s deputies responded to an attempted bank robbery in the Dulles Crossing area of Leesburg. Later that morning, deputies encountered Conner Peltzer, a 30-year-old man from Sterling, in a Walmart parking lot. During the encounter, a deputy opened fire, killing him. Authorities stated the encounter was connected to the earlier attempted robbery. The circumstances leading to the shooting have not been publicly detailed. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/attempted-bank-robbery-suspect-shot-dies-loudoun-county/65-2026
https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/update-attempted-robbery-suspect-dies-after-deputy-involved-shooting-at-leesburg-walmart/article_2026.html
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/deputy-involved-shooting-leesburg-walmart/3530000/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/07/2026

Location : Washtenaw County roadway

City : Unknown

County : Washtenaw

State : Michigan

Agency : Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2026, Washtenaw County sheriff’s deputies escalated a vehicle pursuit in the county during the early morning hours. The pursuit ended with a confrontation between deputies and the driver. During the encounter, deputies opened fire. The driver was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead. Authorities stated the encounter followed a chase and involved a firearm. The identity of the individual and additional details about the moments immediately preceding the shooting have not been publicly released. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/01/07/washtenaw-county-police-chase-ends-in-deadly-shooting/
https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/washtenaw-county/deputies-investigate-fatal-shooting-after-chase
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/01/man-killed-in-washtenaw-county-police-chase-shooting.html

Biagio Kauvil

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/07/2026

Location : 53 Off South Street

City : Hinsdale

County : Berkshire

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Hinsdale Police Department, Massachusetts State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2026, a police welfare check at a residence on Off South Street in Hinsdale escalated into a high intensity and violent police shooting after a prolonged standoff inside the home. Police went to the residence after receiving information from the FBI raising concerns about the man’s mental state. He had called the FBI himself and reported that police were listening to his phone. After arriving at his home, officers attempted to communicate with him for an extended period while he remained locked inside of his bedroom and allegedly told police to kill him. After several hours, police forced entry into the locked room. Police said the man was armed with a firearm and fired, striking the police chief and a sergeant. Officers fired a taser twice, then opened fire, fatally shooting him inside his home. He was transported to a hospital and later died. Massachusetts State Police are conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/da-identifies-man-killed-standoff-mass-home-that-left-police-chief-sergeant-injured/F4BY5LYJZRGAZHMWMAYRWZDH74/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/01/08/man-fatally-shot-police-sergeant-injured-during-standoff-in-mass-town/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/hinsdale-massachusetts-welfare-check-shooting-chief-sergeant/69948621
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-hinsdale-leaves-man-dead-biagio-kauvil-south-street-fbis-national-threat-operation-center-cbs6-wrgb
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/81326/Police-Civilian-Injured-in-Hinsdale-Shooting.html

Name Withheld

Age :Unknown

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/07/2026

Location : North Street area

City : Victoria

County : Victoria

State : Texas

Agency : Victoria County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after high-speed chase and standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2026, a man died after a high-speed chase that began in Bloomington and continued into Victoria, Texas, followed by a standoff with law enforcement. According to early reports, the individual fled from authorities, leading to a pursuit that ended in a confrontation in Victoria. Local coverage notes that the individual was killed by police after the high-speed chase and standoff. At the time of intake, no name has been publicly released for the man who died, and no personal background information is available. Reporting is based on limited police and local media statements. Early social signals include video posts and tagged posts on Facebook and Instagram indicating that the chase ended in a deadly shooting. There are no widely circulated family statements or detailed eyewitness contradicting accounts at this stage. This case should be monitored for identity release, exact details of the chase and standoff, any available police footage, and community reaction.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.crossroadstoday.com/news/local-news/suspect-killed-after-high-speed-chase-standoff-in-victoria/article_c3fb77ca-d76f-42a9-a76c-f0c90449a9aa.html

Dylan Savoie

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/07/2026

Location : Ivy Road and Homer Road

City : Ville Platte

County : Evangeline Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit and armed encounter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2026, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop 24-year-old Dylan Savoie riding a four-wheeler on a roadway in Ville Platte. Savoie did not stop and a brief pursuit ensued. The four-wheeler became disabled in a ditch and Savoie fled on foot into a field with deputies pursuing. During the foot pursuit, deputies deployed a taser, which was ineffective. Savoie then allegedly produced a firearm and fired toward the deputies. In response, deputies discharged their service weapons and struck Savoie. He was taken into custody, given medical aid, and transported by ambulance to Rapides Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and later died. Louisiana State Police detectives are investigating the shooting and processing the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/state-police-detectives-continue-investigation-of-evangeline-parish-sheriff-s-office-deputy-involved-shooting/
https://www.katc.com/evangeline-parish/state-police-release-name-of-person-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting

Norman Perkins

Age :80

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/07/2026

Location : Bloomfield Road at Speedy Mart parking lot

City : Bardstown

County : Nelson

State : Kentucky

Agency : Nelson County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed encounter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2026, Nelson County sheriff’s deputies responded after an employee at the Nelson County Humane Society reported a man had become disorderly and threatened staff with a firearm. Authorities identified the man as 80-year-old Norman Perkins of New Haven, Kentucky. After Perkins left the scene in a vehicle, officers attempted a traffic stop on Bloomfield Road. Perkins initially refused to stop, and once he pulled into the parking lot of a local business, deputies attempted to make contact. Kentucky State Police reported that Perkins raised and pointed a firearm at officers during the encounter. Two deputies then discharged their service weapons, striking Perkins. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured, and the Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/nelson-county-police-shooting-person-dead-ksp/417-1549f6ba-7721-4424-85bd-6b4d17f6f792
https://nelsoncountygazette.com/ksp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-death-of-new-haven-man/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 01/07/2026

Location : To’Hajiilee area

City : To’Hajiilee

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Navajo Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2026, Navajo Police Department officers shot and killed a man in the To’Hajiilee area west of Albuquerque after responding to reports of a possible domestic kidnapping. Police said the incident prompted a shelter in place order affecting local schools, government buildings, and nearby residents while officers searched for a woman believed to be in danger. During the response, officers encountered a man connected to the investigation. Under unclear circumstances, officers opened fire, fatally shooting him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities later stated that no officers or community members were injured and that the shelter in place order was lifted. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-navajo-police-shooting-suspect-killed/69939144

Justin Walsh

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/06/2026

Location : Near Russell Road and Fort Apache Road

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence event

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/06/2026, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police responded to reports of a man threatening a woman with a firearm in the southwest Las Vegas area near Russell Road and Fort Apache Road. Officers encountered the man during the response. During the encounter, police opened fire. The man was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The woman involved was not physically injured. The circumstances leading up to the shooting and the actions immediately preceding police gunfire remain under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news3lv.com/news/local/police-shooting-investigation-ois-southwest-las-vegas-metro-lvmpd-fort-apache-russell-nevada
https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/police-shoot-man-pointing-gun-at-woman-in-southwest-las-vegas
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-southwest-las-vegas-3002483/

Daniel Rodriguez

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/06/2026

Location : Bartram Park area

City : Jacksonville

County : Duval

State : Florida

Agency : Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : J. Rodrick, J. Milam

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/06/2026, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers responded to an incident in the Bartram Park area of Jacksonville. During the response, two officers encountered a man and police opened fire. JSO identified the man shot by officers in the Bartram Park area as 34-year-old Daniel Rodriguez. Officers had responded to multiple 911 calls about a domestic dispute at the Luxor Club Apartments (13800 Egrets Nest Dr.). Witnesses reported a woman screaming. Rodriguez left the scene but returned holding a handgun. Officers J. Rodrick and J. Milam fired, striking Rodriguez. He was taken to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/01/06/2-separate-police-involved-shootings-monday-in-jacksonville-leave-one-man-dead-one-injured/
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/jacksonville-police-shooting-bartram-park/77-2026-jso-shooting-bartram-park
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/duval-county/jso-investigates-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-bartram-park/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/06/2026

Location : Outside Albany Police Department

City : Albany

County : Linn

State : Oregon

Agency : Albany Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/06/2026, police responded to an incident outside the Albany Police Department in Albany, Oregon, involving a suicidal individual in a mental health crisis. During the encounter, the individual died by suicide outside the police facility. Authorities described the death as an apparent suicide. An officer involved shooting also occurred in North Albany the same day, resulting in a separate individual being wounded and is not included in this report. The circumstances surrounding the suicide remain under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://gazettetimes.com/news/local/apparent-suicide-outside-albany-police-department/article_2026-01-06.html
https://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-north-albany/article_2026-01-06.html
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/linn-county/albany-police-incident-suicide/283-2026

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/06/2026

Location : Northeast Portland

City : Portland

County : Multnomah

State : Oregon

Agency : Portland Police Bureau

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/06/2026, Port of Portland officers attempted to stop a driver in northeast Portland. Police escalated a chase through city streets. During the chase, the vehicle crashed and caught fire. The driver died at the scene. Authorities have not released the driver’s identity or additional details about the events immediately preceding the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/01/driver-dies-in-fiery-ne-portland-crash-while-eluding-police.html
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-police-chase-fiery-crash/283-2026
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/fiery-crash-ne-portland-police-chase/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/06/2026

Location : Intersection of Saticoy Street and Corbin Avenue

City : Reseda

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/06/2026, Los Angeles police escalated a vehicle pursuit through the San Fernando Valley during the evening hours. Shortly before 10 p.m., the pursued vehicle lost control while entering the intersection of Saticoy Street and Corbin Avenue in Reseda and crashed violently. The driver died as a result of the crash. Authorities have not released the driver’s identity or additional details about the events immediately preceding the collision. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/reseda-police-chase-crash-san-fernando-valley/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/reseda-police-chase-crash/
https://www.foxla.com/news/reseda-police-chase-crash

Charles Wigginton

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/06/2026

Location : 500 block of West A Avenue

City : North Little Rock

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : North Little Rock Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed encounter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/06/2026, North Little Rock police responded to reports of a person firing a gun in the 500 block of West A Avenue. Officers arrived at a residence shortly before 6 a.m. and encountered 49 year old Charles Wigginton outside the home while he was holding a shotgun. During the encounter, three officers opened fire. Wigginton was struck by police gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances leading up to the shooting and what occurred immediately before officers opened fire remain under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/north-little-rock-invetigate-shooting-west-a-ave/91-8881afa3-d646-43cc-a6b5-fe629e29eaa0
https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmakegoodchoices/posts/pfbid0HAicNtAXSmgbH9oP11BhsxDnXjzSKz9zjui2dAusk6yYEz87wdhQiSwmbaR72ZX9l

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : Near Cloverleaf area

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Harris County after deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop him. According to authorities, the rider did not stop, and deputies escalated a chase through the Cloverleaf area. The pursuit ended when the motorcycle crashed. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the pursuit and crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.countryherald.com/news/harris-county-tx-crash-alert-motorcycle-operator-dies-after-police-pursuit/
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/05/motorcyclist-killed-after-chase-harris-county/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : Apartment complex

City : Willows

County : Glenn

State : California

Agency : Willows Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, a man was found dead inside an apartment complex in Willows following an hours-long police standoff. Police said officers responded to reports of a burglary and later located the man barricaded inside a bathroom of an apartment. Law enforcement established a perimeter and attempted to communicate with him for several hours. After the standoff ended, officers entered the apartment and found the man deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers were injured. The incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/burglary-suspect-found-dead-after-hours-long-standoff-in-willows

Jerry Lynn Steele Jr

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : El Alisal Street

City : Bakersfield

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Bakersfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/02/2026, Jerry Lynn Steele Jr, 41, was shot and killed by Bakersfield police officers during a welfare check at a residence in the 3700 block of El Alisal Street in south Bakersfield, California. Officers were dispatched to address a reported peace disturbance involving a man allegedly threatening family members with a handgun. Upon arrival, officers encountered Steele, who was reportedly armed and non-compliant. An officer-involved shooting occurred, and Steele was struck by gunfire. Despite medical aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Body-worn camera footage was recorded and is expected to be released as the investigation continues. Officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kbak.com/news/local/man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-during-welfare-check-in-south-bakersfield

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : Roadway location not disclosed

City : Unknown

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Multiple law enforcement agencies

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, a man was shot and killed by law enforcement in Snohomish County following a pursuit involving multiple agencies. Authorities said the incident occurred in the early morning hours after officers attempted to locate the man in connection with an earlier shooting involving police. The pursuit ended in Snohomish County, where officers fired their weapons during the encounter. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were reported killed. An independent multi-agency team is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : Residence in Snyder Township

City : Unknown

County : Blair

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, a man was found dead following an hours-long police standoff at a residence in Snyder Township, Blair County. Pennsylvania State Police said troopers responded to the scene and established a perimeter as negotiations continued for several hours. After the standoff ended, officers entered the residence and found the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wjactv.com/news/local/psp-man-found-dead-following-hours-long-standoff-in-snyder-township

Titan Newton

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : Interstate 29

City : Unknown

County : Grand Forks

State : North Dakota

Agency : North Dakota Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/02/2026, a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle south of Grand Forks on Interstate 29 for erratic driving. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Titan Newton, fled from the trooper in the vehicle. The pursuit lasted approximately one mile before the vehicle became stuck in the median. After the crash, officers located Newton with an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. Newton was pronounced dead at the scene. No law enforcement officers discharged their firearms during the incident. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting with the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/one-dead-after-police-chase-in-grand-forks-county/

Michael Jerome Austin

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : 1800 block of 17th Street East

City : Palmetto

County : Manatee

State : Florida

Agency : Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies pursued a stolen vehicle in Palmetto, Florida. During the chase, the vehicle crashed on 17th Street East. The driver, identified as 18 year old Michael Jerome Austin of Ruskin, was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities reported the vehicle involved was stolen. The circumstances surrounding the chase and crash remain under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article289301035.html
https://www.fox13news.com/news/suspected-car-thief-killed-rollover-crash-mcso
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/01/teen-driver-dies-crash-after-fleeing-deputies-stolen-vehicle/

Bender B. Atty

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : 100 block of State Route D

City : Knob Noster

County : Johnson

State : Missouri

Agency : Missouri State Highway Patrol / Knob Noster Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Killed during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers and Knob Noster police officers responded to a reported burglary in progress in the 100 block of State Route D in Knob Noster. Officers located a 34-year-old man, later identified as Bender B. Atty of Spokane, Washington, armed with a knife. After commands to drop the weapon were not followed, a trooper deployed a Taser and took Atty into custody. Shortly afterward, Atty became unresponsive. Emergency medical services were summoned and officers initiated lifesaving measures, but he was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the in-custody death, and the burglary investigation is being handled by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kmbc.com/article/knob-noster-missouri-johnson-county-burglary-suspect-dies-taser/69925534
https://www.kttn.com/state-investigators-examine-johnson-county-in-custody-death/

James Mitchell McMasters

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : Intersection of State Highway 181 & Pleasant Road

City : J

County : Baldwin

State : Alabama

Agency : Daphne Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, officers in Daphne, Alabama, concluded a standoff with an armed man after negotiations. The suspect, James Mitchell McMasters, was later involved in a police chase on a motorcycle. Around 1:20 a.m., his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a tree at the intersection of State Highway 181 and Pleasant Road. McMasters was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash following the earlier standoff.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/01/05/man-daphne-barricading-incident-dies-motorcycle-crash-police-say/
https://www.lagniappemobile.com/news/daphne/man-charged-in-standoff-dies-in-crash/article_705fe5fb-b5fe-4ee1-acfa-1d346979642e.html
https://bluerammedia.com/armed-daphne-man-barricades-himself-in-the-jubilee-farms-community-later-dies-in-wreck/

Izack Zavala

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : South side roundabout

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : West Milwaukee Police Department; Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, police escalated a vehicle pursuit that began in West Milwaukee during the morning hours. The pursued vehicle entered a roundabout on Milwaukee’s south side and crashed, resulting in a fire. Izack Zavala, an 18 year old passenger in the vehicle, died as a result of the crash. Authorities have not released the identity of the driver or additional details about the moments immediately preceding the collision. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/teen-passenger-dies-in-fiery-crash-after-fleeing-driver-crashes-into-milwaukee-roundabout
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/05/police-chase-ends-in-fiery-crash-milwaukee/
https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-police-chase-roundabout-crash

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : City roadway

City : New Haven

County : New Haven

State : Connecticut

Agency : New Haven Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, New Haven police attempted a traffic stop during the morning hours. The driver continued driving, and police escalated a pursuit through city streets. The vehicle later crashed. The driver died as a result of the crash. Authorities have not released the driver’s identity or additional details about the events immediately preceding the collision. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/two-dead-after-car-crash-fleeing-new-haven-police/
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/two-killed-after-police-chase-crash-new-haven/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : City roadway

City : New Haven

County : New Haven

State : Connecticut

Agency : New Haven Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, a passenger died in a vehicle crash that occurred during a police pursuit in New Haven, Connecticut. The pursuit followed a traffic stop attempt and ended when the vehicle crashed. The passenger died as a result of the collision. Authorities have not released the passenger’s identity or further details about the moments immediately preceding the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/two-dead-after-car-crash-fleeing-new-haven-police/
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/two-killed-after-police-chase-crash-new-haven/

Jowarski Nedd

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : Walker North Road

City : Walker

County : Livingston

State : Louisiana

Agency : Walker Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, a 21-year-old man died after his vehicle crashed into several trees along Walker North Road in Walker, Louisiana, following a police pursuit. Police said officers attempted to stop the vehicle and the driver did not stop, and police chased him at high speed. The pursuit ended when the vehicle left the roadway and struck multiple trees. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time of intake, his identity had not been publicly released, and no personal background information was available. Reporting is based primarily on police accounts, and no family statements or widely shared eyewitness video have been identified at this stage. This case should be monitored for further developments, including identity release, review of pursuit decisions, and any community response.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbrz.com/news/21-year-old-man-dead-after-crashing-into-trees-along-walker-north-road/

Jordan Barnes

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : 831 River Road

City : Piscataway

County : Middlesex

State : New Jersey

Agency : Piscataway Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, Piscataway police were dispatched to a home on River Road after a 911 call reporting a violent incident inside the residence. When officers arrived, they entered the home and discovered multiple people unresponsive inside. As officers moved through the residence, they encountered 28 year old Jordan Barnes, who was holding a knife. Police ordered Barnes to drop the weapon multiple times, but he did not comply. Officers attempted to subdue him using tasers, with three separate taser deployments reported, none of which were effective. According to authorities, Barnes continued to advance while holding the knife. An officer then discharged his firearm, striking Barnes. He was pronounced dead at the scene. After the shooting, police recovered two knives near Barnes. Three other people inside the home were found dead and later identified as Barnes’s mother and grandparents. The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office are conducting investigations into both the police shooting and the deaths inside the residence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2026/01/investigators-id-victims-of-apparent-triple-homicide-at-nj-house-also-name-alleged-killer.html
https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/07/piscataway-nj-police-shooting-jordan-barnes/
https://patch.com/new-jersey/piscataway/piscataway-police-shooting-investigation-underway

Jaiondrick Lovely

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/04/2026

Location : Odd Fellows Bar

City : Dubuque

County : Dubuque

State : Iowa

Agency : Dubuque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/04/2026, a Dubuque police officer observed a physical altercation outside the Odd Fellows Bar in Dubuque, Iowa. During the incident, the officer witnessed Jaiondrick Lovely shoot another man, identified as 29-year-old Cory Wilson Jr., with a handgun. The officer then fired at Lovely as he fled into the bar. Both Lovely and Wilson Jr. were treated at the scene and transported to separate hospitals, where each later died from their injuries. The officer was uninjured and placed on critical incident leave pending standard review. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is handling the officer’s use of force review, and local authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcrg.com/2026/01/04/two-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-dubuque-bar/
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/two-people-dead-after-shooting-outside-dubuque-bar
https://www.cityofdubuque.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/message/279466