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On March 26, 2025, at approximately 7:50 a.m., Officer Osmar Rodarte, a two-year veteran of the Marysville Police Department and U.S. Army veteran, was fatally shot during a multi-agency operation executing search warrants targeting transnational drug trafficking organizations. While serving a warrant at a residence on Kestrel Court in Olivehurst, an exchange of gunfire occurred between law enforcement and an individual inside the home. Officer Rodarte was struck and later succumbed to his injuries at Adventist Health and Rideout hospital. The suspect was also shot and pronounced dead at the scene. This incident marks the first line-of-duty death for the Marysville Police Department in over a century.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES

• Fatalities: 2 (Officer Osmar Rodarte and the suspect)
• Injuries: None reported​

https://www.kcra.com/article/yuba-county-police-shooting-olivehurst-kestrel-court/64297900
https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/marysville-police-killed-yuba-20242665.php
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article302890924.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3utxUGE2vM

Sgt. Grant Candies, a 37-year-old St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputy and U.S. Marine veteran, was killed in the early morning hours of March 23, 2025, while deploying spike strips on Interstate 10 near the Oak Harbor exit. He was struck by a vehicle fleeing from police at high speed.

https://www.fox8live.com/2025/03/23/st-tammany-deputy-struck-killed-early-sunday-by-fleeing-suspects-authorities-say/
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/st-tammany-deputy-killed-by-fleeing-driver-identified/289-45c3dd62-2220-42e1-9be3-42f9368e3c6e
https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/st-tammany-parish-deputy-grant-candies-killed/article_aa202ffc-e948-11ee-9eac-9bd9d3d1ba3a.html
https://www.wdsu.com/article/st-tammany-parish-deputy-killed-during-pursuit/60298583
https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/st-tammany-deputy-struck-and-killed-during-chase-suspect-arrested

On March 23, 2025, St. Gabriel Police Officer Darius Faveroth died after experiencing a medical emergency while preparing for his shift. He was not on duty at the time.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/st-gabriel-police-officer-dies-sunday/
https://www.fox8live.com/2025/03/24/st-gabriel-officer-darius-faveroth-dies-suddenly/
https://www.wafb.com/2025/03/24/st-gabriel-pd-mourns-loss-officer-darius-faveroth/
https://www.wgno.com/news/louisiana/st-gabriel-police-officer-darius-faveroth-death/
https://www.kplctv.com/2025/03/24/st-gabriel-police-officer-dies-unexpectedly/

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 7:25 a.m., Suffolk County police responded to a disturbance call at a residence on Bruno Lane in Dix Hills, New York. Upon arrival, officers discovered 75-year-old John "Jack" Miller, a retired Suffolk County Police detective and longtime member of the Wyandanch Volunteer Fire Company, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Investigations revealed that Miller's son, 43-year-old Christopher Miller, had recently moved back into the family home following a divorce. Two days prior, Christopher was involved in a car accident and subsequent altercation, leading to his hospitalization. Unable to contact his son, John reported him missing. After being discharged, Christopher returned home, where an argument ensued between father and son. During the confrontation, Christopher allegedly retrieved a shotgun and shot his father multiple times. He then fled the scene and hid in a neighbor's shed on Seaman Neck Road. Responding officers recognized Christopher from the earlier missing person report and took him into custody. He has been charged with second-degree murder and is currently awaiting arraignment.​

• https://nypost.com/2025/03/19/us-news/retired-long-island-detective-shot-dead-by-own-son-cops/New York Post+6New York Post+6Yahoo+6
• https://people.com/retired-new-york-cop-fatally-shot-by-his-son-1-day-after-reporting-him-missing-police-11700265People.com+1New York Post+1
• https://abc7ny.com/post/long-island-man-accused-killing-retired-detective-father-fight-dix-hills-home/16057556/

Deputy Derrell Mohorn, age 39, of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, died off duty on March 19, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. He had served previously with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division before joining Jackson County. His cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/jackson-county-deputy-derrell-mohorn-death
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/derrell-mohorn-jackson-county-deputy-passes-age-39/85-6ed3ee73-50b0-4251-9335-0317c24e0926
https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/jackson-county-sheriffs-deputy-dies-due-health-issues/25ZGODVCKVABVNBMHHB3BXBMMY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m53r1i-Rt9E

On 03/18/2025, Officer Troy Floyd of the Summit Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 51 in Summit, Mississippi. During the stop, 25-year-old Usher Leonard, a passenger in the vehicle, opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Floyd and injuring two McComb police officers.

https://www.wapt.com/article/state-house-honors-officer-killed-in-line-of-duty-in-pike-county/63800083

A San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy was involved in a fatal vehicle crash at the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Hesperia Road in Victorville. The crash occurred during a pursuit of a vehicle. During the chase, the deputy's patrol car collided with another vehicle in the intersection, resulting in fatal injuries to the deputy. The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances of the crash.

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/victoville-san-bernardino-county-deputy-crash/3656685/

Deputy Marcelo Garcia, a member of the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office since 2012, was killed in an off-duty vehicle crash. Details regarding the circumstances of the crash, including the exact location and other vehicles involved, were not disclosed in the available report. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office acknowledged Deputy Garcia's service and expressed condolences to his family.

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/fort-bend-county-deputy-crash/285-1b13b476-1a8f-4ee0-b02f-68de270a0494

On March 17, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., retired Polk County Sheriff's Sergeant Dan Cooley, 69, pulled over on Van Fleet Drive in Bartow, Florida, to remove a large tote that had fallen from his vehicle and was obstructing the center lane. While attempting to clear the debris, he was struck by a 2008 Jaguar S-type driven by 50-year-old Aaron Wells of Winter Haven. Cooley was transported to Bartow Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Deputies reported that Wells exhibited signs of impairment, including slurred speech, watery eyes, and the smell of alcohol. Field sobriety tests indicated impairment, and breath tests later measured his blood alcohol content at .092 and .105, both above the legal limit of .08. An 11-year-old child was also in Wells' vehicle at the time of the incident but was not injured. Wells was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter and negligent child abuse.

Sergeant Dan Cooley served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for over 20 years, beginning his career as a detention deputy in March 1986 and retiring as a sergeant in June 2007. Sheriff Grady Judd described him as "the guy who had a vision for the future," noting his dedication and innovative ideas.

1. https://www.fox13news.com/news/suspected-drunk-driver-child-car-kills-retired-polk-county-deputy-pcso

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., off-duty Randolph Police Sergeant Scott Sherman was fatally struck by an MBTA commuter rail train at the Birch Street railroad crossing in Abington. The train's crossing gates, lights, and bells were functioning at the time, and it was traveling below the 70-mph speed limit. Authorities have not disclosed whether Sherman was on foot or in a vehicle when he was hit.

Sherman, a 23-year veteran of the Randolph Police Department, had served as a school resource officer and elder affairs officer before being promoted to sergeant in 2022. He was widely respected for his professionalism and commitment to public service.

The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, MBTA Transit Police, and the Abington Police Department are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

1. https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/news/local/2025/03/17/randolph-ma-police-officer-scott-sherman-tain-crash-killed-abington/82268016007/
2. https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/off-duty-randolph-police-sergeant-struck-killed-by-commuter-rail-train-abington/HZ6ZMOFZVVBDNDPS22AFLE3Q4I/
3. https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/randolph-police-sergeant-killed-abington/3660755/

On 03/15/2025, Chickamauga police Officer Charles Dunn III, 52, was off duty at a residence on Wood Station Road in Rock Spring, Georgia, when Russell David Payne, 54, allegedly opened fire. The incident resulted in the deaths of Payne's estranged wife, Jacklyn D. Payne, 54, and her father, Eugene “Jack” Denny, 79. Russell Payne then took his own life. Officer Dunnwas critically injured and transported to Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, where he died.

https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/nw-georgia-officer-dies-days-after-being-shot-in-murder-suicide-that-killed-3/E6EXAOXHGNGTVCITO4IPJSWREQ/
https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/marietta-man-among-3-dead-in-murder-suicide-at-nw-georgia-home-sheriff-says/LARPAAHC7JARVBJJLFVJNTLK6I/

On March 15, 2025, Officer Marcellus Keyon Jones, 33, of the Cincinnati Police Department, suffered a fatal medical emergency. Born in Cleveland in 1991, Jones attended Success Technical Academy High School, Bowling Green State University, and the University of Akron, majoring in Communications and Police Science. He began his law enforcement career with the Wilberforce University Police Department in August 2018, where he was promoted to Sergeant in February 2021. Jones joined the Cincinnati Police Department on October 3, 2021, and was later assigned as a School Resource Officer at Clark Montessori High School in Hyde Park. Colleagues remember him as a passionate and dedicated officer who positively impacted the community and the students he served. ​

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/cleveland-native-cincinnati-police-officer-marcellus-keyon-jones-dies/95-f74011df-25bd-4352-a321-4e3430411734

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/03/17/33-year-old-cincinnati-officer-cleveland-dies-medical-emergency/

Officer Anthony Cantoral of the Cobb County Police Department was killed in a motorcycle crash on 03/14/2025 while off-duty.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/03/15/cobb-county-police-officer-killed-motorcycle-crash/
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cobb-county-police-officer-killed-motorcycle-crash/85-bf309e0d-d993-4ee8-83ac-d83e3e8ae9cb
https://cobbcountycourier.com/2025/03/cobb-police-officer-dies-in-off-duty-traffic-accident/

Deputy Christina Kohler, 37, served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office since 2018, most recently as a bailiff in the 182nd District Court. On March 12, 2025, she was reported missing, prompting a CLEAR Alert due to credible concerns for her safety. She was found deceased the following day in the 8600 block of Almeda Genoa Road. Her death is being investigated as an apparent suicide by the Houston Police Department. Officials and colleagues expressed grief over her passing, noting her years of service.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/harris-county-deputy-sheriff-death-20224840.php
https://www.yahoo.com/news/harris-county-deputy-dies-one-165628675.html
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/03/16/harris-county-deputy-sheriff-dies-one-day-after-being-reported-missing/

On 03/12/2025, John "Tommy" McQuillen, a 65-year-old retired reserve deputy of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, was found shot outside his residence in the 1200 block of Winter Springs Court in Middletown, Kentucky. He was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. During the investigation, a suspicious package was discovered at the scene, prompting the Louisville Metro Police Department's bomb squad to perform a controlled detonation. Authorities identified McQuillen's son, Brandon McQuillen, 42, as a person of interest. Brandon was arrested on charges of murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and violation of an emergency protective order (EPO) previously filed by his father. Court documents indicate a contentious relationship between the two, with Brandon having a history of legal issues, including a prior kidnapping charge. His bond has been set at $1 million.

https://www.wave3.com/2025/03/13/middletown-shooting-victim-identified-retired-jefferson-county-sheriffs-office-reserve-deputy/
https://www.wlky.com/article/middletown-homicide-victim-identified-mcquillen/64173776
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/middletown-reserve-deputy-fatal-shooting-domestic-epo-arrest/417-fadb2a6d-3844-48c4-a927-da2ec1d0f788
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/brandon-mcquillen-fatal-shooting-homicide-encounter/417-f6a16bf9-12ae-48d2-b33d-49bad9a8a3ad
https://www.whas11.com/video/news/crime/attorney-documents-show-contentious-relationship-between-middletown-shooting-suspect-victim/417-9f617f81-21b7-47c5-a3b4-3a6802409e89

On March 8, 2025, at approximately 7:10 p.m., off-duty Chickamauga Police Officer Charles "Chuck" Dunn was present at a residence on Wood Station Road in Rock Spring, Georgia, when 54-year-old Russell David Payne arrived and began shooting into the home. Payne fatally shot his estranged wife, 54-year-old Jacklyn D. Payne, and her father, 79-year-old Eugene "Jack" Denny. Officer Dunn, a longtime family friend, attempted to intervene and was critically injured during the confrontation. Payne subsequently died by suicide at the scene. Officer Dunn was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on March 13, 2025. The Walker County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/nw-georgia-police-officer-dies-following-deadly-walker-county-murder-suicide
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/murder-suicide-rock-spring-walker-county-georgia-lone-survivor-dies/85-0019e666-2112-42bf-97c4-0a02dea7375d
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/nw-georgia-police-officer-dies-days-after-being-shot-murder-suicide-that-killed-3/GATWCQUTAJB2BN5UX5NUVZP76M/

Around 6:30 p.m., Newark police officers responded to an incident near Broadway and Carteret Street. A 14-year-old boy allegedly fired approximately 29 shots at officers. Two officers were struck and transported to University Hospital. A 25-year-old officer died from his injuries, while the other remains in critical condition. The 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody. Multiple individuals were detained in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

• https://nypost.com/2025/03/07/us-news/newark-cop-killed-another-cricially-injured-in-shootout-with-14-year-old-reports/
• https://abc7ny.com/post/officer-killed-another-injured-newark-sources-say/15990211/
• https://apnews.com/article/330b0fa48484675ceaabaeb75604bb1a

On February 27, 2025, Officer Jesse Rodriguez, a 27-year-old Latino member of the Glendale Police Department, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Loop 303 near Happy Valley Road in Peoria, Arizona. The crash occurred around 6:40 a.m. while Rodriguez was off duty. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale-breaking/2025/02/28/glendale-police-officer-jesse-rodriguez-identified-off-duty-motorcycle-accident/808781

On February 25, 2025, a Munster Police Department officer was involved in a fatal car accident on Calumet Avenue near Broadmoor Avenue in Munster, Indiana. The officer was pronounced dead at the scene. Details regarding the cause of the accident and the officer's identity have not been disclosed. The incident is currently under investigation.

https://wgntv.com/northwest-indiana/munster-police-officer-dies-in-car-accident/

On 02/23/2025 at Pennsylvania Hospital (3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), n officer was fatally shot while responding to an active threat when an armed gunman entered the facility. The incident, which resulted in both the officer’s and the gunman’s deaths, is under investigation by multiple agencies.

https://www.counton2.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-hospital-official-says-gunman-killed-after-shots-were-fired-at-a-pennsylvania-hospital/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/pennsylvania-police-officer-killed-hospital-183124443.html
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27335-police-officer-christopher-reese

On 02/23/2025 in Virginia Beach, an unidentified Virginia Beach police officer was fatally shot during an incident in which an armed man engaged responding officers. The officer, while on duty and responding to a call, was killed at the scene. There were three fatalities during this shootout. The incident is under active investigation.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/two-virginia-beach-police-officers-213224843.html |
https://www.counton2.com/news/virginia-beach-police-officers-dead/
https://www.wtkr.com/news/virginia-beach-police-officers-killed/

On 02/23/2025 in Virginia Beach, a second Virginia Beach police officer lost his life after being fatally shot during the same incident involving an armed man. The officer was on duty when the suspect opened fire, leading to his death at the scene. There were three fatalities during this shootout. The case remains under investigation by local authorities.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/two-virginia-beach-police-officers-213224843.html
https://www.counton2.com/news/virginia-beach-police-officers-dead/
https://www.wtkr.com/news/virginia-beach-police-officers-killed/

On February 23, 2025, at approximately 9:00 PM, Deputy Martin Shields Jr. of the Hinds County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Midway Road in Terry, Mississippi. Upon arrival, an exchange of gunfire occurred, during which Deputy Shields sustained fatal injuries. A male individual was also found deceased inside the residence; his identity and cause of death have not been disclosed. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

On February 22, 2025, Officer Andrew Duarte of the West York Borough Police Department responded to a hostage situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. The assailant, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, entered the hospital's intensive care unit armed with a handgun and zip ties, taking staff members hostage. During the confrontation, Archangel-Ortiz shot three hospital employees—a doctor, a nurse, and a custodian—and injured a fourth staff member who fell during the incident. Officer Duarte and other law enforcement officers engaged the gunman, resulting in a shootout that led to the deaths of both Archangel-Ortiz and Officer Duarte. Two additional officers were wounded but are expected to recover. Officer Duarte, 30, had joined the West York Borough Police Department in 2022 after serving five years with the Denver Police Department. He was recognized for his efforts in impaired driving enforcement during his tenure in Colorado. A funeral service is scheduled for February 28, 2025, in Red Lion, Pennsylvania. The incident remains under investigation.

https://apnews.com/article/270382b4e7bb1c48e78b50247c722df4
https://apnews.com/article/58a2b6a3511e48ea758741b1d7c00b81
https://people.com/police-officer-killed-gunman-dead-pennsylvania-hospital-shooting-11684697

On February 21, 2025, around 11:30 p.m., Virginia Beach Police Officer Cameron Girvin and Officer Christopher Reese conducted a traffic stop in the Green Run neighborhood. The driver, John McCoy III, became combative, exited the vehicle, and engaged in a struggle with the officers before drawing a pistol. McCoy shot both officers and then shot them again while they were on the ground. McCoy later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officer Reese died shortly after midnight. Officer Girvin died at 4:30 a.m. on February 22.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27334-police-officer-cameron-robert-girvin
https://13wham.com/news/local/rochester-native-and-fallen-officer-cameron-girvin-honored-by-family-and-colleagues
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/cameron-girvin-obituary?id=57643212
https://www.altmeyerfuneralandcremation.com/obituaries/Cameron-Robert-Girvin?obId=37730263
https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/virginia-beach/loved-ones-community-gathers-for-celebrations-of-life-for-fallen-vbpd-officers-girvin-reese

On February 21, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Virginia Beach Police Officer Christopher Reese and Officer Cameron Girvin conducted a traffic stop in the Green Run neighborhood. The driver, John McCoy III, became combative, exited the vehicle, and began fighting with the officers before pulling a pistol. McCoy shot both officers, then shot them again while they were incapacitated. Officer Reese was pronounced dead shortly after midnight. McCoy was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27335-police-officer-christopher-m-l-reese
https://www.altmeyerfuneralandcremation.com/obituaries/Christopher-Reese?obId=37730368
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/christopher-reese-obituary?id=57642871
https://police.virginiabeach.gov/public-affairs-office/officers-christopher-reese-and-cameron-girvin
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-police-officers-killed-christopher-reese-cameron-girvin-memorial-services/291-0def83d3-1105-4964-ada9-a05908ecbf71

On 02/17/2025, at approximately 3:30 PM, Louisville Metro Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2100 block of West Madison Street. Upon arrival, they found 44-year-old Michael Saye Wehdah, a Louisville Metro Corrections officer, deceased from a gunshot wound. Wehdah, an immigrant from Liberia, had been employed with the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections since the previous year. The incident is under investigation by the Louisville Metro Police Department's Homicide Unit.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/louisville-metro-corrections-officer-found-191253502.html

On February 17, 2025, Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy was killed while responding to a crash on Interstate 80 between Ashland and Greenwood. Trooper McAcy and another trooper were assisting at the scene of a collision involving a snowplow and two other vehicles around 9:20 a.m. While outside his patrol car, McAcy was struck by the snowplow and died from his injuries at the scene. The Nebraska State Patrol is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.

https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-state-patrol-honors-trooper-killed-line-of-duty/63830421
https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-fiance-fallen-state-trooper-remembers-hero/63840671
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On February 16, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Officer Robert Fryc, a 43-year-old member of the Glenview Police Department, was involved in a fatal vehicle crash in the 200 block of South Northwest Highway in Barrington, Illinois. Officer Fryc, a 17-year veteran of the department, was driving to work at the time of the incident. Upon arrival, responding officers found at least two vehicles involved in the crash. Officer Fryc was pronounced dead at the scene. The Major Crash Assistance Team of Lake County is conducting an ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the accident.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-crash-leaves-1-person-dead-barrington-police-say/3675854/

On February 16, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Deputy William "Bill" Smith, a 45-year-old veteran of the Holt County Sheriff's Office, was involved in a fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 275 near Mile Marker 48, close to Neligh, Nebraska. Deputy Smith was en route to assist another deputy with a reported domestic disturbance when his patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nebraska State Patrol is conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/holt-county-deputy-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-near-neligh/ar-AA1z03h7

On 02/15/2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Suffolk County Police responded to a report of a shooting at 28 Woodbrook Drive in Ridge, New York. Officers arrived and found a 68-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds. She was airlifted to a hospital in serious condition. The alleged shooter, her husband, 66-year-old Gerard Senatore, barricaded himself inside the home. After several hours, police entered the residence and found Senatore dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation remains ongoing. Senatore had been a retired correctional officer in New York.

https://longisland.news12.com/suffolk-pd-man-barricaded-inside-ridge-home-found-dead-with-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-woman-seriously-injured
 

Deputy Steven Binkerd, 41, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on February 12, 2025.

https://www.1011now.com/2025/02/26/funeral-services-scheduled-fallen-holt-county-deputy/

On 02/12/2025, a Holt County Sheriff's Deputy was involved in a fatal vehicle crash on Highway 275 near Neligh, Nebraska. The deputy was responding to a call when the accident occurred. Details regarding the circumstances of the crash have not been disclosed.

https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/holt-county-sheriff-s-deputy-killed-in-crash-near-neligh/article_db727600-ea28-11ef-b407-c717c733798b.html

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 7:32 p.m., Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 1400 block of Northwest Avenue D in Belle Glade, Florida. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 39-year-old off-duty corrections deputy suffering from a gunshot wound. The deputy was transported to St. Mary's Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Authorities described the incident as a targeted attack. The name of the deputy has not been disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.

https://cbs12.com/news/local/palm-beach-county-sheriffs-office-investigate-shooting-in-belle-glade-nw-avenue-d-florida-february-10-2025
https://www.wptv.com/news/palm-beach-county/palm-beach-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-dead-after-shooting-in-belle-glade
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/belle-glade/fl-ne-belle-glade-shooting-pbso-deputy-20250210-story.html

On February 7, 2025, a Roswell Police Department officer responded to a report of a suspicious person behind the King Market shopping center at 1425 Market Boulevard in Roswell, Georgia.

Upon encountering the individual, the man immediately produced a firearm and opened fire, striking the officer multiple times.

The officer was transported to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

The suspect attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by other responding officers.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the ongoing investigation.

The names of both the officer and the suspect have not been released pending notification of family members.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEvavqH28lM
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/roswell-police-officer-shot-killed-responding-call-off-holcomb-bridge-road

On February 4, 2025, Officer Jason Roscow, a 17-year veteran of the North Las Vegas Police Department, responded to reports of a person with a handgun near the intersection of Lone Mountain Road and Camino Al Norte. Upon locating the man, identified as Alexander Andre Mathis, 25, Officer Roscow commanded him to stop and put his hands in the air. Mathis disobeyed and opened fire, leading to a gunfight where both men sustained fatal injuries. Officer Roscow was transported to UMC Trauma Center, where he was pronounced dead. He is survived by his two young sons.

https://nypost.com/2025/02/06/us-news/north-las-vegas-police-officer-jason-roscow-killed-in-shootout-with-alexander-andre-matihis/?utm_

On February 4, 2025, Bellville Police Officer Summer Kennard was involved in a fatal off-duty vehicle crash. Details surrounding the incident have not been fully disclosed. In honor of Officer Kennard's service, flags were flown at half-staff in Bellville.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/02/05/flags-fly-half-staff-honor-bellville-police-officer-killed-off-duty-crash/

On 02/04/2025, Officer Jason Roscow, a 17-year veteran of the North Las Vegas Police Department, responded to reports of a man with a handgun near Lone Mountain Road and Camino Al Norte. Upon locating 25-year-old Alexander Andre Mathis, Officer Roscow ordered him to stop. Mathis opened fire, striking Officer Roscow multiple times. Despite being wounded, Officer Roscow returned fire. Both men were transported to UMC Trauma Center, where both died from their injuries. Officer Roscow is survived by his two young sons.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

https://nypost.com/2025/02/06/us-news/north-las-vegas-police-officer-jason-roscow-killed-in-shootout-with-alexander-andre-matihis/

Officer Summer Kennard, 20, was driving eastbound on U.S. Route 42 when her vehicle went off the right side of the road. She overcorrected, crossed left of center, and collided with a westbound vehicle. She was transported to a hospital where she died.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/02/03/bellville-police-officer-killed-crash/
[https://www.whio.com/news/local/great-sadness-ohio-police-officer-killed-off-duty-crash/C5JRGDSUSNDPVNR

Officer Steven Fernandez, a member of the Ridgefield Park Police Department since 2015, died in a snowmobile accident while off duty. He had recently been reassigned to the detective bureau and was described by Chief Joseph Rella as an "amazing person." In addition to his police work, Fernandez volunteered with the Ridgefield Park Ambulance Corps and Fire Department, served as the department's LGBTQ+ liaison, was a registered nurse, an Eagle Scout, and a member of the Masonic Lodge.

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