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On 03/19/2025, former Deputy William Bozeman of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office died by suicide, making him the fourth current or former deputy within six weeks to take his own life.

https://13wham.com/news/nation-world/texas-harris-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-4-deputies-lost-to-suicide-in-6-weeks-william-bozeman-christina-kohler-maria-vasquez-long-nguyen-mental-health-behavioral-health-division-support-crisis-lifeline

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.

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.

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 03/16/2025, former Deputy Maria Vasquez, who had retired from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in December 2024, died by suicide. Her death came days after the death of Christina Kohler and intensified concerns about mental-health support within the agency.

https://abc13.com/post/4-former-current-harris-county-sheriffs-office-deputies-take-own-lives-last-6-weeks/16060117/

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 03/10/2025, George Ramirez, a 36-year-old sergeant with the Kentucky Department of Corrections, was killed in the line of duty when the vehicle he was driving crashed while he was en route from the Kentucky State Reformatory in La Grange to guard an inmate at a hospital in Louisville. Ramirez had served with the Kentucky Department of Corrections for seven years and was described by the department as a dedicated officer committed to the safety of both inmates and the community. He is survived by his wife and young son.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27582-sergeant-george-ramirez
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/oldham-county-corrections-officer-killed-crash-george-ramirez/417-e9130e7c-d5b7-4c7a-b45c-6541fa1fe78e
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lagrange-ky/george-ramirez/12280266

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/

On 03/07/2025, Lee E. Hendrickson, a 71-year-old retired staff sergeant with the New Jersey State Police, died in Hillsborough, New Jersey from cancer that developed following his assignment to search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Hendrickson had served with the New Jersey State Police and his death has been publicly noted by law enforcement memorial associations as connected to his 9/11 recovery work.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27561-sergeant-lee-e-hendrickson
https://www.hillsboroughfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lee-E-Hendrickson?obId=38302312

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://apnews.com/article/330b0fa48484675ceaabaeb75604bb1a

On 03/05/2025, Dennis M. Wagner Jr., a 60-year-old retired Supervisory Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, died in Fairfax, Virginia, from cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer linked to his assignment at the Flight 93 crash site following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Wagner served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was deployed during the First Gulf War before a 20-year FBI career focused on national security and intelligence operations. His work earned awards including the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation and the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence. Wagner is survived by his wife and children.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27433-supervisory-special-agent-dennis-m-wagner-jr
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/springfield-va/dennis-wagner-12274905
https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/law-enforcement-and-public-safety/fbis-retired-supervisory-special-agent-dennis-m-wagner-jr-passes-away-after-9-11-related-illness/

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.kvoa.com/news/arizona/glendale-officer-jesse-rodriguez-27-dies-in-motorcycle-crash/article_b3aa7784-f627-11ef-9a6d-672cd9623a35.html

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 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 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 02/22/2025, Andrew William Duarte, a 30-year-old patrolman with the West York Borough Police Department in Pennsylvania, was killed in the line of duty during a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York. Duarte and other officers responded to a report of a gunman who had taken hospital staff hostage in the intensive care unit. During the tactical engagement, Duarte was struck by gunfire and later died from his wounds after being transported for treatment. Duarte had previously served with the Denver Police Department before joining West York Borough in 2022 and was recognized for his law enforcement service.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27336-patrolman-andrew-william-duarte
https://apnews.com/article/58a2b6a3511e48ea758741b1d7c00b81
https://local21news.com/news/local/one-year-later-west-york-officer-andrew-duarte-remembered-police-upmc-memorial-hospital-shooting-york-county
https://abc7news.com/post/officer-killed-during-pa-hospital-shooting-was-bay-area-native/15955026/

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 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 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 02/07/2025, Raymond R. Newcomb, a 70-year-old retired lieutenant of the New York City Police Department, died in Rocky Point, New York from cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer that developed following his assignment to search and recovery work at the World Trade Center site after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Newcomb had served with the NYPD, including in narcotics and as a lieutenant before retiring, and was recognized by law enforcement memorials for his service and role as a first responder.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27715-lieutenant-raymond-r-newcomb
https://branchfh.com/obits/raymond-r-newcomb/
https://www.nycpba.org/in-memoriam/

On 02/07/2025, James R. Vanacore, a 72-year-old retired detective of the New York City Police Department, died in New York, New York from cancer linked to his assignment to search and recovery operations at the World Trade Center site following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. His death has been recognized by memorial organizations that list him among officers whose illness resulted from toxic exposure during post-9/11 recovery work. Vanacore had served with the NYPD for many years, including in organized crime and drug enforcement operations.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27714-detective-james-r-vanacore
https://nleomf.org/memorial/fallen-heroes/honor/
https://www.odmp.org/agency/2758-new-york-city-police-department-new-york

On 02/06/2025, retired deputy Long Nguyen of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office died by suicide. His death marked the first in what became a cluster of four suicides among current or former deputies of that agency within a short span.

https://www.kbtx.com/2025/03/28/4-deputies-same-sheriffs-office-die-by-suicide-6-weeks-officials-say/65608810

On 02/06/2025, Kelvin O. Patrick, a 68-year-old retired Police Officer with the Detroit Police Department, died from complications related to gunshot wounds he sustained in the line of duty on 05/24/1996. During that incident, Patrick and his partner were ambushed while on patrol; he was shot multiple times, including a bullet that pierced his spine and left him partially paralyzed. Despite his injuries, he continued to serve the department for another decade before medically retiring. His death in 2025 was recognized as resulting from the long-term effects of those line-of-duty wounds.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27434-police-officer-kelvin-patrick

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/

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.

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.

https://www.policemag.com/patrol/news/15736546/new-jersey-officer-killed-in-offduty-snowmobile-accident

On February 1, 2025, U.S. Capitol Police Recruit Officer Christopher Katz, 22, was killed in a car crash in Brunswick, Georgia. Katz and five other recruits were off duty during their training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center when their Jeep Wrangler was struck by a Ford Escape that failed to yield while turning left into Morningstar Marina. The collision caused the Jeep to overturn, ejecting Katz and two others. Katz succumbed to his injuries several hours later. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/us-capitol-police-recruit-killed-south-georgia-car-crash-others-injured

On January 29, 2025, Stow Police Department officers responded to a residence on Timber Top Drive in She had been a mother of five. , Ohio, following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered Benjamin Asiedu, a deputy with the Summit County Sheriff's Office, deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Evidence indicated that Asiedu had shot and killed his girlfriend, Latoia Philpott, before taking his own life. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/01/28/stow-murder-suicide-latoia-philpott-benjamin-asiedu/78000211007/

On January 29, 2025, 66-year-old Wilburn May, a former police officer from Meridian PD in Mississippi, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a standoff with law enforcement in Smith County.The Smith County Sheriff's Department, alongside the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, arrived at May's residence near Taylorsville to serve an arrest warrant related to multiple sex-related crimes involving a minor in Lauderdale County. Upon contact, May emerged with a firearm, leading to a standoff with USA marshals and Smith County deputies. Despite negotiation attempts, he ultimately took his own life. He was pronounced dead at his home.The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is currently reviewing the incident. May's identity was initially withheld pending family notification but has since been confirmed by officials. He had been an officer with Meridian PD and an assistant police chief of the Newton Police Department.

https://www.wdam.com/video/2025/01/30/suspect-dies-during-standoff/
https://www.wdam.com/2025/01/29/child-sex-crime-suspect-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-during-standoff-smith-co/ 
https://www.wtok.com/content/news/First-Responder-Officer-Bud-May-501756131.html

On 01/28/2025, retired NYPD Detective Ercan Aydin died from cancer attributed to toxic exposure during his assignment to the World Trade Center search and recovery operations following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Aydin joined the NYPD in 1992 and later served as a detective. His death has been formally recognized as related to his 9/11 recovery work.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27721-sergeant-ercan-aydin