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On 02/22/2026, North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that Master Trooper Stien Davis Jr. was on duty driving his patrol vehicle on NC Highway 130 in Robeson County just after midnight when he lost control of the vehicle. The patrol car left the roadway and overturned. Trooper Davis died as a result of the crash. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision.

https://www.wect.com/2026/02/22/highway-patrol-trooper-dies-duty-after-robeson-county-car-crash/
https://abc11.com/post/north-carolina-master-trooper-stien-davis-jr-dies-single-car-crash/18634537

On 02/19/2026 shortly after midnight, a Hahira Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan on the east shoulder of Interstate 75 in Lowndes County and remained seated inside a marked patrol vehicle with emergency lights activated. A Chevrolet Camaro traveling north failed to maintain its lane, drove onto the shoulder, and struck the rear of the patrol car with significant force, pushing the patrol vehicle into the stopped Nissan and sending all three vehicles off the roadway. The officer died at the scene from crash injuries. The Camaro driver was transported to South Georgia Medical Center where they also died from their injuries. Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the three-vehicle crash.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/hahira-georgia-police-officer-killed/70419091
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/state/south-georgia-officer-driver-killed-in-3-vehicle-crash-on-i-75-in-lowndes-county/93-28c867fb-de58-4f48-b9f2-a8d78dab0eb8
https://www.walb.com/2026/02/19/hahira-police-officer-killed-i-75-crash/

On 02/18/2026, an officer working for a private prisoner transport company was inside a St. Joseph Services extradition van traveling westbound on Interstate 10 in Jackson County during an interstate prisoner transfer from Florida when the vehicle struck a pole, overturned, and collided with a utility truck near the Highway 609 exit. The transport van caught fire after the crash, trapping restrained occupants inside as emergency crews cut into the vehicle to conduct rescues. The officer and one transported prisoner died from crash-related injuries while two other occupants and the utility truck driver were seriously injured during the multi-vehicle crash involving the transport van.

https://www.wlox.com/2026/02/18/new-details-officer-prisoner-killed-3-others-seriously-injured-following-prisoner-transport-van-crash-i-10/
https://www.wlox.com/2026/02/18/update-2-dead-2-critically-injured-after-wreck-between-prisoner-transport-van-utility-truck-jackson-county/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/02/19/dashcam-footage-shows-deadly-wreck-involving-prisoner-transport-van-i-10/

On 02/16/2026, Beech Grove police officers responded shortly after 6:00 p.m. to a domestic disturbance on the 100 block of Diplomat Court related to an escalating dispute involving Kenneth Terrell Johnson and a woman over a vehicle. Officers approached the residence to make contact when gunfire erupted and both responding officers were struck. Brian Elliott, 33, a Beech Grove Police officer and 19-year veteran, sustained critical gunshot injuries during the response and was transported to a hospital where he later died. The second officer survived with injuries. Police launched a Blue Alert and a multi-agency manhunt after the shooting, and Indiana State Police SWAT later located and arrested Johnson alive the same night.

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2026/02/17/beech-grove-police-were-called-before-days-police-shooting-death-brian-elliott-kenneth-johnson/88711812007/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/beech-grove-officer-brian-elliott-shot-killed/
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/beech-grove-police-officer-shot-killed-domestic-disturbance
https://www.police1.com/officer-down/ind-officer-fatally-shot-second-officer-wounded

On 02/15/2026, a sergeant with the Utah Department of Corrections was driving on Interstate 80 near 700 West in Salt Lake City when the vehicle rolled over. The sergeant was ejected during the crash. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.

https://kutv.com/news/local/sergeant-ejected-killed-in-salt-lake-rollover-crash
https://www.ksl.com/article/

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/12/phoenix-court-officer-hit-killed-by-truck-downtown-parking-garage/
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/municipal-court-officer-hit-killed-by-truck-in-phoenix-parking-garage-wednesday
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-leaders-mourn-heartbreaking-loss-court-official-susan-hawkins
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/60-old-woman-dies-being-184143445.html

Killed by police during suicide call response
Summary: On 02/08/2026, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers responded near Wellston after Pence’s wife called 911 reporting he was threatening to kill himself and had a gun to his head. Reporting said a nine year old grandchild was inside the home. Sheriff Kevin Garrett said the interaction moved to the backyard and dispatch heard Pence repeatedly say police would not arrive in time and he would end his life. Police said Pence did not comply with commands to drop the gun. Police said they used less lethal measures including beanbag rounds, then said Pence turned and pointed the gun toward police, and the deputy and troopers opened fire, killing him. KOCO reported Pence was a retired Oklahoma County lieutenant. Oklahoma Highway Patrol led the investigation and KOCO reported Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation personnel also responded.

https://www.koco.com/article/steven-pence-former-oklahoma-county-lieutenant-shot-killed-law-enforcement-lincoln-county/70291673
https://okcfox.com/news/local/ohp-investigating-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-lincoln-county-man-weilding-weapon-deputy-troopers-deputies-investigation
https://www.lawofficer.com/officer-involved-shooting/

On 02/08/2026, Flint Police Officer Charles Redmond was found deceased in a church parking lot in the Flint area, prompting a Michigan State Police death investigation. Authorities stated the death was being investigated as a suicide and no foul play was suspected. Redmond had served with the Flint Police Department since 2020 and previously worked in corrections, emergency medical services, and as a police deputy. His funeral drew large attendance from law enforcement and community members in mid-February as the department and city publicly mourned his death.

https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/community-mourns-fallen-flint-officer-at-funeral-charles-redmond
https://www.wnem.com/2026/02/16/increase-traffic-expected-officers-funeral/
https://theflintcouriernews.com/flint-police-officer-dies-in-church-parking-lot-with-death-being-investigated-as-a-suicide/

On 02/04/2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter providing air support to officers responding to a shooting incident crashed in Flagstaff. The crash killed the pilot and a trooper-paramedic on board. Authorities have not released their identities or demographic details. The helicopter had been deployed to assist ground officers during the response to a domestic violence call that escalated into an armed confrontation. The crash occurred around 10:17 p.m., and the cause has not been determined. Federal aviation investigators are leading the crash investigation while state authorities examine the related shooting incident. An officer and a police paramedic were killed.

https://apnews.com/article/helicopter-crash-arizona-shooting-92b9a85e16645e55cb20e6736a8adec6
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/police-helicopter-crashes-in-arizona-after-shooting-involving-officer/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/dps-crew-members-killed-helicopter-crash-while-responding-flagstaff-shooting
https://www.wafb.com/2026/02/05/pilot-trooper-killed-helicopter-crash-during-officer-involved-shooting/

On 02/04/2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter providing air support to officers responding to a shooting incident crashed in Flagstaff. The crash killed the pilot and a trooper-paramedic on board. Authorities have not released their identities or demographic details. The helicopter had been deployed to assist ground officers during the response to a domestic violence call that escalated into an armed confrontation. The crash occurred around 10:17 p.m., and the cause has not been determined. Federal aviation investigators are leading the crash investigation while state authorities examine the related shooting incident. An officer and a police paramedic were killed.

https://apnews.com/article/helicopter-crash-arizona-shooting-92b9a85e16645e55cb20e6736a8adec6
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/police-helicopter-crashes-in-arizona-after-shooting-involving-officer/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/dps-crew-members-killed-helicopter-crash-while-responding-flagstaff-shooting
https://www.wafb.com/2026/02/05/pilot-trooper-killed-helicopter-crash-during-officer-involved-shooting/

On 02/03/2026, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy Rick Haggard, 52, was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic in front of Shannon Elementary School in Shannon, Mississippi. Sheriff Jim Johnson identified Haggard as a school resource officer assigned to the school. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities stated the incident occurred during traffic control duties outside the school.

https://www.wlbt.com/2026/02/03/school-resource-officer-killed-while-directing-traffic-mississippi/
https://www.wtva.com/news/local/lee-county-deputy-killed-while-directing-traffic-outside-school/article_
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2026/02/03/

On 02/02/2026, Houston Police Department SWAT officer Sean McCreary was killed in a single vehicle crash in northwest Harris County. Authorities said McCreary was driving a city owned vehicle when it left the roadway and struck a tree, causing a fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Additional details about the circumstances of the crash have not yet been released.

https://abc13.com/houston-police-swat-officer-killed-crash-sean-mccreary/
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/hpd-swat-officer-dies-crash-
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-police-swat-officer-dies-crash/

On 02/02/2026, Pradeep Tamang, a correction officer formerly employed at Dauphin County Prison, was shot and killed while on duty, according to authorities. Tamang was identified as a Harrisburg native. Officials reported he died from gunshot wounds sustained during a line-of-duty incident. Additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting have not yet been publicly released.

https://www.wgal.com/article/harrisburg-native-officer-pradeep-tamang-killed-in-line-of-duty/
https://www.pennlive.com/news

On 02/01/2026, Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa was killed in a vehicle crash on Route 347 at Alexander Avenue in Saint James, New York. Espinosa was off duty at the time of the collision. Authorities described the crash as violent and reported that the driver of the other vehicle crossed into Espinosa’s lane. The other driver was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Espinosa was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

https://abc7ny.com/nassau-county-police-officer-killed-crash-route-347/
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nassau-county-police-officer-killed-dwi-crash-saint-james/
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/long-island/off-duty-nassau-county-police-officer-killed-in-dwi-crash/

On 02/01/2026, Gwinnett County Police Officers Pradeep Tamang and David M. Reed responded to a fraud-related call at a Holiday Inn Express in Stone Mountain, Georgia. While inside a hotel room speaking with a man, the man produced a handgun and fired at the officers. Officer Tamang was mortally wounded and later died from his injuries at a hospital; Corporal Reed was also shot and remains in serious but stable condition. The sman was wounded and taken into custody. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation.

https://apnews.com/article/georgia-gwinnett-county-police-officer-killed-ambush-9c3f6f3c3a8f7b4f8a9c2e6c8f5a9b3e
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/police-officer-killed-another-injured-ambush-shooting-gwinnett-county/NH6MZJZ5R5D7ZP6X7JZP2VZJGI/
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/02/02/gwinnett-county-police-officer-killed-another-critically-injured-ambush-shooting/

On 01/30/2026, Deputy Derrick Bonham of the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office was shot and killed while responding to a report of possible shots fired in Martin, Tennessee. Deputies were assisting the Martin Police Department with a call at the Days Inn when they encountered a vehicle leaving a nearby gas station. The driver fired shots, striking Deputy Bonham. He was transported to Volunteer Community Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

https://www.kfvs12.com/2026/01/31/ohio-woman-charged-with-murder-shooting-death-weakley-county-deputy/
https://www.wbbjtv.com/2026/01/30/weakley-co-deputy-killed-in-line-duty/

On 01/30/2026, a Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy died in a traffic crash while on motorcycle duty during a funeral escort in New Orleans, Louisiana. The deputy was escorting a funeral procession when the motorcycle was involved in a collision. The deputy was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Authorities stated the crash occurred while the deputy was performing official duties. The incident remains under investigation.

https://www.fox8live.com/2026/01/30/jefferson-parish-deputy-killed-motorcycle-crash-during-funeral-escort/
https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/jefferson-parish-deputy-killed-motorcycle-crash-funeral-escort/article_
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/jefferson-parish-deputy-killed-motorcycle-crash-funeral-escort/

On 01/22/2026, a 55-year-old man identified by sources as a retired Port Authority Police Department officer was found lying in a hallway of an apartment at 2500 Johnson Ave with a gunshot wound and a firearm next to his body. He was pronounced dead by responding units at the scene. Investigators believe he shot his sister and wounded his mother before taking his own life in an apparent murder-suicide.

https://www.amny.com/police-fire/bronx-murder-suicide-port-authority-01222026/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

On 01/22/2026, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of a corrections officer assigned to the Scott County Jail. The agency stated it was mourning the loss of one of its officers. No name, age, or cause of death was released, and no additional circumstances surrounding the death were disclosed at the time of reporting.

https://www.kwqc.com/2026/01/22/scott-county-corrections-officer-dies-sheriffs-office-says/?outputType=amp

On 01/21/2026, Timothy Jordan, a deputy with the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, was killed while on duty when his patrol vehicle was struck by a train on Louisiana Highway 3 near Kingston Road in Bossier City. Louisiana State Police reported that Jordan was conducting stationary traffic enforcement at the time of the collision. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/bossier-parish-sheriff-s-deputy-killed-in-crash-involving-train/
https://www.ksla.com/2026/01/21/bossier-deputy-killed-early-morning-train-collision/

On 01/21/2026, Correction Officer Charles C. Hall Jr., 54, died after suffering a medical emergency while working inside Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus. Hall, assigned to the Crisis Intervention Unit and employed with state corrections since 2018, collapsed during his shift and coworkers attempted life-saving measures but he did not survive.

https://www.corrections1.com/line-of-duty-death-lodd/n-y-correctional-officer-dies-after-medical-emergency-while-on-duty
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/02/08/flags-lowered-for-fallen-horseheads-corrections-officer/
https://wgna.com/ny-correctional-officer-dies/
https://www.adzimafuneralhome.com/obituaries/charles-hall-jr

On January 13, 2026, Officer Philip Chiorino, a 31-year-old school resource officer with the Jacksonville Police Department, was shot and killed during a security incident at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, near Tarawa Terrace Elementary School. Security officers at the base engaged and fatally shot Chiorino. Jacksonville Police Chief Jarad Phelps confirmed that an officer was killed but did not immediately provide details on the circumstances leading to the shooting. Chiorino, a former Marine firearms instructor who joined the Jacksonville force in August 2024, was living near the base. Marine Corps Base officials and NCIS have not yet released further information on the incident.

On January 13, 2026, Officer Philip Chiorino, a 31-year-old school resource officer with the Jacksonville Police Department, was shot and killed during a security incident at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, near Tarawa Terrace Elementary School. Security officers at the base engaged and fatally shot Chiorino. Jacksonville Police Chief Jarad Phelps confirmed that an officer was killed but did not immediately provide details on the circumstances leading to the shooting. Chiorino, a former Marine firearms instructor who joined the Jacksonville force in August 2024, was living near the base. Marine Corps Base officials and NCIS have not yet released further information on the incident.

On 01/10/2026, Officer Elijah Garretson of the Copperas Cove Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty during an officer-involved shooting in Copperas Cove, Texas. Garretson, who joined the department less than seven months prior, was fatally wounded at the intersection of Great Hills Drive and Lost Trail. The Texas Rangers have been called in to investigate the incident.

https://www.coveleaderpress.com/news/two-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-copperas-cove
https://www.wvnews.com/news/around_the_web/states/copperas-cove-officer-killed-in-line-of-duty-suspect-dies-by-suicide/article_1d84fe8c-c879-57a7-b858-500507a67e8d.html
https://www.kwtx.com/2026/01/11/texas-rangers-investigate-deadly-shooting-copperas-cove-officer/

On 01/09/2026, Oxnard Police Department Commander Scott Aaron was found deceased in his hotel room in Orange while attending a week-long training assignment. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department conducted a welfare check after he failed to appear at scheduled training sessions. Aaron was pronounced dead at approximately 9:20 a.m. The cause of death remains under investigation by the Orange County Coroner’s Office, with no foul play suspected at this time. Aaron served with the Oxnard Police Department since 2004, including roles as patrol officer, sergeant, and commander.

https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2026/01/10/oxnard-police-commander-attending-training-classes-dies/88125179007/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/oxnard-police-commander-scott-aaron-death-orange-county/

On 01/07/2026, Uxbridge Police Officer Stephen LaPorta was on duty assisting a driver on the northbound side of Route 146 in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. At approximately 12:40 a.m., a tractor trailer struck the scene, hitting Officer LaPorta. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation by state authorities.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/uxbridge-police-officer-stephen-laporta-killed-route-146/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/uxbridge-police-officer-killed-route-146/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/uxbridge-police-officer-killed-route-146/

On 01/06/2026, a 32 year old off duty Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper died by suicide in northeast Ohio. Authorities confirmed the death and identified it as a suicide. The trooper was not on duty at the time of death. Law enforcement agencies in the region acknowledged the death and stated the circumstances remain under review.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/01/06/northeast-ohio-police-mourn-untimely-passing-32-year-old-officer/
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/01/off-duty-ohio-state-highway-patrol-trooper-dies-by-suicide.html
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/ohio-state-highway-patrol-trooper-death/95-2026

On 01/04/2026, Aaron Armstrong, a deputy constable with the Caldwell County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office, was shot and killed while working an off-duty security assignment at Club Rodeo in north Austin. Austin police said the shooting occurred in the parking lot of the nightclub during overnight hours. Armstrong was found with gunshot wounds and transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A suspect was later apprehended in connection with the shooting. The Austin Police Department is investigating the incident.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/off-duty-deputy-shot-killed-working-security-job-texas-suspect-apprehended
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/caldwell-county-constable-killed-in-north-austin-shooting/
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/off-duty-deputy-dies-in-austin-bar-parking-lot-shooting

On 01/2026, Justin Smith, a correctional officer with the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, was found dead at a motel in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Authorities stated his death appeared to be a suicide. Smith had worked at the correctional facility since 2017. Officials did not report any threat to the public, and no additional circumstances surrounding his death were released.

https://www.devilslakejournal.com/news/local/correctional-officer-found-dead-at-local-motel-apparent-suicide/article
https://kfgo.com/2026/01/31/correctional-officer-in-devils-lake-dies-by-suicide/

On 01/01/2026, former Orlando police officer Dennis Turner was fatally shot in Orlando, Florida. Authorities confirmed that Turner died from gunshot wounds. Law enforcement has not publicly released details about the circumstances of the shooting or identified any suspects. Turner was no longer serving as an officer at the time of his death. The case remains under investigation as his family has publicly called for accountability and justice.

https://www.wesh.com/article/family-former-orlando-police-officer-killed-seeks-justice/
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county/family-calls-justice-former-orlando-police-officer-killed-new-years-day/
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/01/02/former-orlando-police-officer-shot-killed-new-years-day-family-seeks-answers/

On 12/31/2025, Master Corporal John Raymond Nicholson, 57, of the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections, died in a single-vehicle crash in Crofton, Maryland. According to Anne Arundel County police, Nicholson’s pickup truck left the roadway and struck a pole at the intersection of Crain Highway North and Defense Highway at approximately 7:40 p.m. local time. Nicholson had officially retired earlier that day and had attended a retirement celebration before the crash. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

https://people.com/corrections-officer-killed-in-nye-crash-just-hours-after-his-retirement-party-11880566/
https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/anne-arundel-county/maryland-corrections-officer-dies-on-new-years-eve-just-hours-after-celebrating-his-retirement
https://patch.com/maryland/bowie/corrections-officer-killed-crash-hours-after-his-retirement-party

On 12/30/2025, Moises Castillo was killed in a vehicle crash in Kingsville, Texas. The crash occurred just before noon and is under investigation by the Kingsville Police Department. Castillo was a former Kingsville firefighter and had recently been hired by the Kingsville Police Department, with plans to be sworn in as an officer in January. At the time of the crash, he was off duty. Castillo was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances of the crash.

https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/kleberg-county/kingsville/kingsville-police-investigate-a-crash-that-claimed-one-of-its-officers
https://www.kztv10.com/news/local-news/kingsville-police-investigate-a-crash-that-claimed-one-of-its-officers

On 12/28/2025, Blount County Sheriff’s Office deputy Justin Mowery was killed while on duty in a vehicle crash in Blount County, Tennessee. The sheriff’s office confirmed Mowery died at the scene following the crash, which occurred while he was performing patrol duties. Mowery had served with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office since 2020 and was assigned to patrol at the time of his death. His death was announced by the sheriff’s office later that night, and multiple law enforcement agencies across East Tennessee acknowledged the loss and expressed support for his family and colleagues.

https://www.wvlt.tv/2025/12/29/blount-county-deputy-killed-on-duty-crash-bcso-says/
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/maryville-blount/bcso-mourns-loss-of-deputy-justin-mowery-after-fatal-car-crash-while-on-duty/51-b443d64b-9f10-4538-971f-18575af7dd7e
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/blount-county-deputy-killed-in-on-duty-crash-on-sunday-night
https://wgrv.com/2025/12/29/area-law-enforcement-remembering-blount-county-deputy-who-dies-in-crash/

On 12/27/2025, Atlanta Police Department investigator Kevin Stroner, 56, was found dead inside a home on Cooledge Avenue NE near Piedmont Park during a welfare check conducted by police after someone requested officers check on the occupants. Both Stroner and another adult were found with gunshot wounds. Police have said this is an isolated incident and are not looking for any other people in connection with the deaths; authorities have not disclosed the cause or manner of death pending further investigation by the medical examiner.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/12/27/atlanta-police-officer-found-dead-inside-home-near-piedmont-park-atlanta-police-say/
https://www.wrdw.com/2025/12/28/atlanta-police-officer-found-dead-inside-home-near-piedmont-park-police-say/
https://www.ajc.com/news/2025/12/atlanta-officer-among-2-found-dead-in-home-near-piedmont-park-police-say/

On 12/23/2025, Terry Bennett, 32, an officer with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., died from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle while providing assistance to a stranded motorist along Interstate 695 near South Capitol Street. Bennett, an eight-year veteran of the department, was outside his assigned patrol vehicle helping a driver whose car had broken down when a passing vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed struck him. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition and remained hospitalized for approximately two weeks before succumbing to his injuries. The driver who struck him remained on scene and was later arrested in connection with the incident. Bennett is remembered by colleagues, community members, and city officials for his service and community involvement, including mentoring and coaching youth. The incident remains under investigation.

https://wjla.com/news/local/mpd-dc-officer-death-officer-terry-bennet-struck-by-car-helping-driver-i695-line-of-duty-police-crash-traffic-law-enforcement-memorial-union-fatal-public-safety-crime-motorist
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-police-officer-hit-while-helping-broken-down-driver-on-i-695-passes-away/4039134/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/01/08/dc-police-officer-dies-struck-by-vehicle/

On 12/23/2025, Delaware State Police trooper Matthew “Ty” Snook was killed during an active-shooter incident at a Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles facility in New Castle. Snook was working an overtime assignment at the DMV when a 44-year-old man entered the office and opened fire. Snook pushed a nearby employee to safety but was struck by gunfire and later died from his injuries at a hospital. Another trooper and a civilian sustained minor, non-gunshot-related injuries. A New Castle County police officer confronted and shot the suspect, who also died from his wounds. The incident is under investigation by state authorities.

https://apnews.com/article/8c8a1111b95f562919e4579d2cdbb18c
https://people.com/delaware-state-trooper-killed-suspected-gunman-dead-after-shooting-at-dmv-11875747
https://apnews.com/article/f8c50bea626c038751a5948039f9f748
https://www.wboc.com/news/local/delaware-trooper-killed-at-dmv/
https://6abc.com/delaware-state-police-trooper-killed-nye-dmv-shooting/

On 12/23/2025, off-duty Lexington Police Department officer Kaitlin “Katie” Crook, age 25, was killed by gunfire. She was also a mother. Police said the fatal shooting occurred in Lexington, North Carolina. Investigators are actively investigating the circumstances of the incident. Family members have publicly mourned her death and praised her dedication to service and love for her daughter.

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https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/crime/off-duty-lexington-police-officer-killed/
https://www.wxii12.com/article/news/local/lexington-off-duty-officer-killed/

On 12/20/2025, a Dallas County Detention Officer, 49-year-old James B. Wyatt, was killed in an off-duty single-vehicle crash on Interstate 35E near Cockrell Hill Road. The vehicle left the roadway and collided with a barrier. The officer was pronounced dead at the scene. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office mourned his death and said the officer was a 17-year veteran of the

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county-deputy-killed-crash/287-9f188557-a73a-4c54-94ef-425456554d94
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-county-deputy-killed-in-crash-off-duty
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-safety/2025/12/20/dallas-county-deputy-killed-in-off-duty-crash/

On 12/20/2025 at about 8:00 a.m., Baltimore Police Department officer James Beckham was involved in a chain-reaction crash on the inner loop of Interstate 695 at the Perring Parkway exit in Parkville, Baltimore County. Beckham was driving a Nissan Sentra when his vehicle struck the corner of a Honda C-HR, triggering subsequent collisions with a Nissan Altima and a Toyota RAV4. He was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. Beckham was the sole occupant of his vehicle. State police continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/man-killed-in-i-695-chain-reaction-crash-saturday-morning-was-an-active-baltimore-police-officer
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-county-man-dies-in-i-695-multi-vehicle-crash/
https://news.maryland.gov/msp/2025/12/20/maryland-state-police-investigate-fatal-crash-in-baltimore-county/

On 12/19/2025 off duty Lexington Police Officer Michael Wood was shot on Cedar Lane Drive. Police confirmed he died from gunshot wounds. Two other people were shot during the incident including a Lexington firefighter who survived. The investigation is ongoing and authorities have released limited details about the sequence of events surrounding the shooting.

https://www.wxii12.com/article/lexington-police-officer-killed-firefighter-shot-cedar-lane-drive/
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/off-duty-lexington-police-officer-killed-shooting/
https://www.journalnow.com/news/local/lexington-officer-killed-shooting/

On 12/18/2025, Albuquerque police officer Dominic Castro died by suicide during a prolonged standoff following a reported domestic violence incident. Castro was a former military veteran and an active-duty Albuquerque police officer. Authorities reported that he had been receiving ketamine treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder prior to the incident. Law enforcement surrounded the location and attempted negotiations for several hours. The standoff ended when Castro fatally shot himself.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/albuquerque-police-officer-had-ptsd-was-treated-with-ketamine-prior-to-killing-self-in-standoff/article_
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/apd-officer-dies-after-standoff/
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/albuquerque-police-officer-dies-following-standoff/
https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-police-officer-standoff-death/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/albuquerque-police-officer-dies-standoff-