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On April 22, 2025, around 7:30 a.m., U.S. Marshals and Nash County deputies attempted to serve a second-degree murder warrant from New York on 40-year-old Donald Fields at a residence on Crabtree Lane near Castalia, North Carolina. Fields fled into nearby woods with a 9mm pistol, told officers he would not be taken alive, and shot himself. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Fields had previously served 20 years in Connecticut for murder and was wanted for parole violations. Another individual at the residence, Lonnie Hawley, was arrested on unrelated federal weapons charges.

https://www.witn.com/2025/04/22/man-shoots-kills-himself-us-marshals-worked-serve-warrant-nash-county-deputies-say
https://www.wral.com/news/local/suspect-shot-himself-nash-county-us-marshal-warrant-april-2025
https://www.wcnc.com/video/news/crime/murder-suspect-shot-himself-in-nash-county-as-us-marshals-tried-to-serve-warrant-sheriff-says/275-d637a685-c8ea-49b3-8c3b-42a4abc8ce33

Deputies responded to reports of a man firing from a balcony at 5550 Dancy Road in northwest Houston. The man barricaded himself inside a third-floor apartment and fired shots at deputies. SWAT was called in and attempted negotiations for over two hours using drones, robots, and chemical agents. Around 10:00 a.m., the man stepped onto the balcony with a pistol pointed at officers. Four SWAT deputies opened fire and killed him. The Harris County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office are investigating.

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-man-shot-killed-swat-after-standoff-dancy-road
https://abc13.com/post/barricaded-suspect-fatally-shot-officers-pointing-gun-deputies-dancy-road-harris-county-sheriffs-office-says/16215985/
https://news.yahoo.com/harris-county-man-shot-killed-222515356.html

At approximately 1:55 a.m. on April 21, 2025, Farmington Police responded to a domestic violence call at Lupine Way and Foxglove Road. A woman reported that a man was holding a gun to her head. Officers arrived and found the man and woman outside the residence. The man was armed with a handgun and refused multiple commands to drop it. One officer opened fire and killed him. The man died at the scene. The Davis County Officer Involved Critical Incident Protocol Team is investigating the shooting. The officer was placed on administrative leave.

https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/man-killed-in-shooting-involving-farmington-police
https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/domestic-violence-suspect-killed-in-shooting-involving-farmington-police
https://ksltv.com/638285/farmington-police-shoot-kill-man-after-domestic-violence-call

On April 21, 2025, Harris County deputies and Houston officers attempted to serve a warrant on Gregory Brown in connection with the shooting death of a woman named Debra Carrington, who was found dead after being shot multiple times and crashing her vehicle. Officers found Brown dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while attempting to arrest him. Police stated Brown was the primary suspect in Carrington's death.

https://abc13.com/post/harris-county-houston-officials-find-suspect-dead-serving-warrant-connection-deadly-shooting-caruso-forest-dr/16217590
https://www.facebook.com/abc13Houston/posts/harris-county-sheriff-ed-gonzalez-said-that-gregory-brown-was-the-suspect-in-the/1085519406939750
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/04/21/suspect-found-dead-as-authorities-serve-warrant-in-deadly-shooting-case-in-north-harris-county

On April 21, 2025, deputies from the Broward Sheriff's Office responded to multiple 911 calls about a woman with knives outside a Walgreens at 1005 South Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach. Deputies encountered a 60-year-old woman reportedly swinging two large knives. One deputy gave commands to drop the weapons. The woman continued advancing and the deputy opened fire and killed her. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/woman-60-was-swinging-knife-before-she-was-fatally-shot-by-deputy-bso/3597457
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2025/04/22/woman-shot-killed-by-bso-deputy-refused-to-comply-with-commands-to-drop-knife-agency-says
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/woman-fatally-shot-by-deputies-outside-deerfield-beach-walgreens-authorities-say

On April 20, 2025, Louisville Metro Police responded to reports of a man believed to be intoxicated, yelling at neighbors and smashing windows in the 3301 block of Arterburn Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered the man armed with a knife and instructed him not to grab it. After a struggle, during which a taser was deployed without effect, the man grabbed the knife and stabbed an officer in the chest. The officer was unharmed due to his protective vest. During the altercation, another officer shot the man in the head. He was transported to UofL Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

https://www.wkyt.com/2025/04/20/man-shot-killed-after-stabbing-police-officer-chest-lmpd-says/

On April 20, 2025, Prince George's County police responded to a domestic stabbing at an apartment on Indian Head Highway. A man and a woman were found critically injured, and the building had been set on fire, displacing residents. Officers later located the man near St. George Boulevard and Potomac Passage. He was armed with a knife and advanced on officers. Two officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. The two stabbing victims remained in critical condition.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality, 2 civilians critically injured

https://wjla.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-national-harbor-maryland-prince-georges-county-pgpd-md-st-george-boulevard-and-potomac-passage-road-closures-fleet-street-to-american-way-shooting-stabbing-fatal-injured-man-arrested-charged-attempted-crime-easter-sunday
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/national-harbor-police-presence-road-closures-due-incident
https://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2025/04/knife-wielding-suspect-in-domestic-related-stabbing-shot-dead-by-police-near-national-harbor/
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/stabbing-suspect-shot-and-killed-by-police-at-national-harbor/3895730/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-prompts-major-police-response-road-closures-in-national-harbor-oxon-hill-easter-weekend/65-28ef36da-d92f-4858-9302-53f4663aafad

On April 20, 2025, Baton Rouge police officers responded to a report of a man firing a gun in the 3100 block of North 31st Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered the man, who began shooting at them. Officers returned fire, striking the man. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality (male)
No reported injuries to officers or others

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/man-dies-in-shootout-with-baton-rouge-police/article_8d1beee2-f9cd-4c4d-b63f-c78cfda5f68f.html

On April 20, 2025, Prince George's County Police located a man at St. George Boulevard and Potomac Passage after he allegedly stabbed two people and set fire to an apartment on Indian Head Highway. Officers confronted the man near National Harbor about 90 minutes later. Police stated he advanced toward them with a knife, and two officers opened fire, striking him. The man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division is conducting a review. The stabbing victims remain in critical condition.

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/investigation-continues-after-suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-national-harbor
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/stabbing-suspect-shot-and-killed-by-police-at-national-harbor/3895787/
https://wjla.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-national-harbor-maryland-prince-georges-county-pgpd-md-st-george-boulevard-and-potomac-passage-road-closures-fleet-street-to-american-way-shooting-stabbing-fatal-injured-man-arrested-charged-attempted-crime-easter-sunday

On April 20, 2025, Louisville Metro Police responded to reports of a man armed with a knife, yelling at neighbors and breaking windows in the Crescent Hill neighborhood. Officers encountered the man and attempted to take him into custody. During the encounter, the man stabbed an officer in the chest. The officer was wearing a bulletproof vest and survived the attack. In response, the officer opened fire and killed the man. The officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The man’s identity has not been released.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/man-shot-killed-by-police-after-stabbing-officer-in-chest-louisville-police-say/article_70b3cb54-0670-11ef-b6de-bb6c268e2c0a.html
https://www.wave3.com/2025/04/21/lmpd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-crescent-hill
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2025/04/21/louisville-police-shooting-suspect-stabs-officer/73215890007

On April 20, 2025, officers from the Jackson Police Department conducted a welfare check late at night. During the call, a man was fatally shot. Authorities have not released the man's identity or the exact location of the incident. A homicide investigation is underway, but police have not disclosed what led to the shooting or what transpired during the welfare check.

https://www.wilx.com/2025/04/22/jackson-police-investigate-deadly-shooting-after-welfare-check
https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2025/04/police-investigating-homicide-after-welfare-check-in-jackson.html
https://www.fox47news.com/news/local-news/jackson-police-respond-to-fatal-shooting-after-welfare-check

On April 20, 2025, around 12:31 a.m., Fullerton Police encountered a man acting erratically and holding a smoldering cardboard box in Lemon Park after closing hours. Officers attempted to detain him, but the man resisted and bit an officer on the arm. Multiple officers restrained him using force. Shortly after being placed in restraints, the man experienced a medical emergency. Paramedics transported him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The officer who was bitten was treated and released. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is conducting an independent investigation.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-20/man-bit-orange-county-police
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/man-dies-in-fullerton-police-custody-after-biting-officer/3376819
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/04/20/man-dies-after-biting-fullerton-officer-and-being-restrained-at-lemon-park

On April 20, 2025, around 6:25 p.m., LAPD officers responded to reports of a man firing a weapon into an apartment building on the 6400 block of Reseda Boulevard. The man fled through the complex, and an LAPD helicopter observed him appearing to fire his handgun at the aircraft. Officers located the man in an alley behind the complex. During the confrontation, officers opened fire and killed him.

https://abc7.com/post/lapd-shoots-kills-suspect-report-man-opening-fire-reseda-apartment-building/16212287
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/lapd-officers-shoot-and-kill-allegedly-armed-man-in-reseda
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/officers-shoot-kill-man-who-appeared-to-open-fire-at-police-helicopter-in-reseda/3683058

On April 20, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., a male detained at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna, Louisiana, was found unresponsive in his housing unit. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office stated that the man died by suicide. An investigation is underway. His identity has not been released.

https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/sheriff-man-found-dead-in-jpso-jail
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/jefferson/inmate-dies-by-suicide-at-jefferson-parish-correctional-center/289-d8a76835-854e-4937-80f6-dc124fcc8829
https://www.wdsu.com/article/jefferson-parish-inmate-dies-suicide-housing-unit/64533442

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on April 20, 2025, an Itasca County deputy attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling without headlights on County Road 63. The driver did not stop and a pursuit began. The vehicle crashed at the intersection of Highway 6 and County Road 11 in Cohasset Township. The driver, 13-year-old Angelica, was killed. She was not wearing a seatbelt. Her mother stated she had been placed in a foster home just hours earlier and believes Angelica was trying to return home to Cass Lake. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating.

https://www.fox9.com/news/girl-dies-itasca-county-pursuit-crash
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/mother-of-13-year-old-killed-in-itasca-county-pursuit-crash
https://www.startribune.com/juvenile-female-dies-chase-itasca-county/601335362

On April 20, 2025, a man suspected in a fatal shooting in Fort Wayne was located by law enforcement in Huntington County. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the man fled, initiating a police pursuit. The chase ended at the intersection of U.S. 24 and County Road 600 East. The man exited the vehicle armed with a firearm, and officers opened fire, killing him. The Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.

https://www.wfft.com/news/fatal-shooting-suspect-killed-by-police-following-pursuit/article_9d870435-b34d-4d88-b11a-b30ab77b8f81.html
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/fatal-shooting-suspect-shot-killed-by-police-after-chase-in-huntington-county
https://www.wpta21.com/2025/04/21/isp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-huntington-county

The driver, 43-year-old Matthew Williams of Frackville, did not stop. Police escalated a pursuit southbound on Route 61. About a quarter mile from the initial stop, near the Cressona Mall entrance, Williams rear-ended a black SUV in a turn lane, causing a multi-vehicle crash. His vehicle came to rest in the northbound lanes. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene. Several others were transported to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality, multiple injuries

https://www.skooknews.com/2025/04/update-frackville-man-dies-in-police.html
https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/one-man-dead-police-chase-multi-vehicle-crash-schuylkill-county-north-manheim-township/523-6bdae4aa-935b-4b1c-aa0c-d78c319efa3c
https://wjactv.com/news/local/psp-one-man-dead-in-schuylkill-co-after-fleeing-during-traffic-stop
https://shensentinel.com/news/psp-frackville-man-killed-in-multi-car-crash-after-fleeing-traffic-stop
https://coalregioncanary.com/2025/04/19/schuylkill-county-man-dies-vehicle-crash-pursued-by-police-route-61/

Chula Vista police responded around 5:41 a.m. to a family disturbance involving a man with access to multiple firearms. Several relatives had fled the home and were hiding outside. The 56-year-old man exited the home with his hands in his pockets, dropped a firearm on the steps, and sat down with the gun in his lap. He ignored repeated commands to put his hands up. Officers fired a beanbag round, causing him to fall and drop the weapon, but he picked it up and pointed it at police. Three officers opened fire and shot him. He was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead.

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/south-bay-news/armed-man-shot-and-killed-by-chula-vista-police-during-swat-standoff
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-by-chula-vista-police-in-bonita-sdpd/3807846/
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/chula-vista-police-kill-armed-man-pointed-gun-officers/509-9c936ba2-9b55-43c4-8054-72f1f8e6a5ad

On April 19, 2025, deputies from the Fayette County Sheriff's Department were assisting the Fayetteville Police Department in executing a warrant at the Fayette Hills Apartments. During the operation, an individual was shot and killed by law enforcement. Details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including the identity of the deceased and the officers involved, have not been disclosed.

https://www.wvva.com/2025/04/19/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead/

On April 19, 2025, Chula Vista police responded to a family disturbance involving a man with access to multiple firearms. Several family members had fled the home and were hiding outside. The 56-year-old man exited the residence with his hands in his pockets, dropped a firearm on the steps, and sat down with the gun in his lap. He ignored repeated commands to put his hands up. Officers fired a beanbag round, causing him to fall and drop the weapon, but he picked it up and pointed it at police. Three officers opened fire and shot him. He was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead.

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/chula-vista-police-kill-armed-man-pointed-gun-officers/509-9c936ba2-9b55-43c4-8054-72f1f8e6a5ad

On April 19, 2025, Sacramento Police responded to an incomplete 911 call at an apartment on Arden Way. Officers found a woman with at least one gunshot wound; she was pronounced dead at the scene. Later that evening, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle of interest on eastbound I-80 near Norwood Avenue. During the stop, a man inside the vehicle sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/suspect-in-deadly-sacramento-shooting-dies-by-suicide-during-traffic-stop/
https://www.kcra.com/article/police-presence-arden-way-sacramento/64530829
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/shooting-on-arden-way-under-investigation/103-1120db36-be4a-4522-bf72-3ee17bfc2d53

Shortly after midnight on April 19, 2025, a 40-year-old male was found unresponsive in his cell at the St. Helena Parish Jail in Greensburg, Louisiana. Deputies believe the man may have suffered a medical episode, but the exact cause of death is under investigation. The St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office has requested assistance from outside agencies in conducting the investigation.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/st-helena-parish-jail-inmate-found-dead-in-cell
https://www.yahoo.com/news/st-helena-parish-deputies-investigate-180535990.html
https://www.wafb.com/2025/04/20/inmate-found-dead-st-helena-parish-jail-investigation-underway

On April 19, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., 57-year-old Geneva Daniels began receiving medical treatment while in custody at the Buncombe County Detention Facility in Asheville, North Carolina. She was transported to Mission Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Daniels had been booked into the facility on April 18, 2025, on charges of possession of methamphetamine.
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has notified Daniels' next of kin, the State Bureau of Investigation, and the District Attorney's Office. The cause of death is currently under investigation.

• https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2025/04/19/buncombe-county-detention-facility-detainee-dies-in-custody/83178637007/
• https://wlos.com/news/local/inmate-buncombe-county-facility-dies-medical-emergency-officials-confirm-mission-hospital-detention-facility-state-bureau-of-investigation-district-attorneys-office
• https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/04/20/woman-dies-custody-buncombe-county-jail/

On April 19, 2025, deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office assisted the Fayetteville Police Department in serving a warrant at Fayette Hills Apartments. When officers arrived, the man fled into his apartment, then emerged wielding a machete. He swung the weapon at officers, striking one. Officers deployed a taser, which was unsuccessful. The man continued advancing with the machete, and deputies opened fire, killing him. The West Virginia State Police are conducting an investigation. The man's name has not been released.

https://woay.com/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-fayette-county
https://www.wvva.com/2025/04/20/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead
https://news.yahoo.com/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-231738658.html

On April 18, 2025, a 28-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. The man was pronounced dead at approximately 9:15 a.m. Authorities believe he suffered a medical episode related to withdrawal symptoms from a controlled substance. The inmate had been booked into the facility the previous day on drug possession charges. It is unknown whether he ever received medical care in jail. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the official cause and manner of death. The Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is leading the death investigation, and the Texas Commission on Jail Standards has been notified.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/04/18/bexar-county-jail-inmate-dies-after-suffering-medical-episode-bcso-says/

On April 18, 2025, around 11:40 a.m., Fulton County police officers observed a man jaywalking near the Budgetel Inn & Suites on Fulton Industrial Boulevard SW. Upon checking his identity, they discovered he had an active warrant for his arrest. As officers attempted to detain him, the man pulled a pistol from his pocket and began firing at the officers while fleeing. An exchange of gunfire ensued, during which a Fulton County officer and a South Fulton police officer were injured. The suspect was fatally shot during the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the shooting.

• https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/jaywalking-led-2-officers-being-shot-suspect-killed-shootout-fulton-county-motel/
• https://apnews.com/article/ae8624cd92b01ebba773a8c7de427439

On April 18, 2025, 34-year-old Wayne Volz held his parents hostage for several hours at their home in Fort Meade, Florida. During the standoff, he pistol-whipped his mother and threatened his father's life. Volz later accompanied his father to a hardware store in Bartow, where his father managed to discreetly alert authorities. As deputies and officers approached the scene, Volz shot a Polk County deputy in the forearm and a Bartow police officer in the chest—both survived. Officers opened fire during the confrontation in the parking lot of the Atkins Building on North Broadway Avenue. Volz was shot multiple times and later died at the hospital. The incident remains under investigation.

https://apnews.com/article/18b286611be8a158c7ecad0fb235bcaa
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/sheriff-grady-judd-deputy-police-officer-shot/67-a899740e-2d0b-42db-ab43-01383252284d
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-polk/polk-county-deputy-and-bartow-police-officer-injured-in-shooting-pcso

On April 18, 2025, an inmate at the Coweta County Jail in Newnan, Georgia, was found unresponsive in his cell with a bedsheet tied around his neck. He was transported to Newnan Piedmont Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Coweta County Criminal Investigation Unit is leading the investigation, and the case is being treated as an apparent suicide.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/coweta-county-inmate-found-hanging-jail-cell-authorities

On April 18, 2025, around 11:40 a.m., a Fulton County police officer stopped 29-year-old Rashan Jarvis Cofield near the Budgetel Inn & Suites on Fulton Industrial Boulevard for jaywalking. Upon discovering Cofield had an active warrant, a South Fulton police officer arrived to assist. As officers attempted to take Cofield into custody, he pulled a pistol from his pocket and began firing while fleeing. South Fulton Police Lt. Charles Cook was struck three times and collapsed. Fulton County Officer Zahir Muid pursued Cofield, returning fire, and was also shot. Cofield sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Lt. Cook underwent surgery and is recovering in the ICU; Officer Muid was treated and released.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 1 (Rashan Jarvis Cofield)
• Injuries: 2 officers injured

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/04/18/heavy-police-presence-off-i-20-fulton-county/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fulton-county/police-activity-fulton-county-motel-part-i-20-blocked/3VU3HE7X2FGTFEDYEEGDXFYQ6U/
https://apnews.com/article/ae8624cd92b01ebba773a8c7de427439
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/police-activity-blocks-fulton-industrial-investigation
https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/police-activity-at-motel-in-west-fulton-near-i-20/IZ62XSVKNBBD3F463EIJO4VL3I/
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-04-18/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-fulton-county​:contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

On April 18, 2025, Kasey Ball, 38, was found unresponsive in her cell at the Oklahoma County Detention Center during an evening headcount. Medical staff performed CPR, and EMSA continued life-saving efforts, but she was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 8:06 p.m. Ball had been detained since March 7, 2025, on charges of exploitation of an elderly person and a protective order violation, with bond set at $15,000. The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the cause and manner of death.

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-county-jail-confirms-death-kasey-ball/64529696
https://okcfox.com/news/local/female-inmate-dies-at-oklahoma-county-detention-center-investigation-underway-ocdc-okc-oklahoma-city-kasey-ball-exploitation-of-an-elderly-person-fire-department-emsa-held-on-bond
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/04/19/oklahoma-county-jail-reports-inmate-kasey-ball-died-friday-night/83171875007

On April 17, 2025, Paulding County deputies responded to a welfare check at a residence on Hemlock Glen in Dallas, Georgia. The call was initiated after Jameel Johnson's mother reported to her employer that her son was acting erratically; the employer then contacted 911, noting the presence of firearms in the home. Upon arrival, deputies were led to Johnson's bedroom, where he was lying in bed. Johnson opened fire with a handgun, striking Deputy Brice Mattick in the shoulder. Deputies returned fire, fatally shooting Johnson. Deputy Mattick was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and has since been released. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/paulding-county/deputy-shot-suspect-dead-after-shooting-paulding-county-neighborhood/AZLRIJRM6JAWJNZABHVRR463HY/
https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/suspect-dead-after-shooting-paulding-deputy-in-neighborhood-officials-say/DONR56J4XVCLZGWGY7ELGIWUPQ/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/deputy-injured-suspect-killed-shooting-paulding-county-neighborhood
https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/deputy-shot-suspect-killed-during-welfare-check-paulding-county/DYL6RLT4SNE7RPUUA6QBV3RERI/

On April 17, 2025, around 9:21 a.m., Carson City Sheriff's deputies approached a parked vehicle near the Carson Nugget casino. The male occupant, identified as a wanted parolee from Arizona, fled on foot as deputies attempted to arrest him on a felony warrant. The foot chase led to the corner of Curry Street and Robinson Street, where the man produced a handgun. Deputies opened fire, fatally shooting him. No deputies were injured. The Nevada Division of Investigations is reviewing the incident.

https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2025/apr/17/man-dead-after-confrontation-with-carson-city-sheriffs-deputies/
https://mynews4.com/news/local/one-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-near-carson-nugget
https://www.kolotv.com/2025/04/17/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-carson-city/

On April 17, 2025, Robert Smith, 35, of Cookeville, Tennessee, was wanted for aggravated assault out of Nashville. He allegedly kidnapped a woman and her child in Atlanta, demanding she drive him to Nashville at gunpoint. They stopped at a Buc-ee’s in Calhoun, Georgia, where the woman sought help inside the store. When Calhoun police arrived, Smith fired at officers and carjacked a customer’s vehicle, fleeing north on I-75. During the pursuit, he fired at deputies before fatally shooting himself. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/man-shoots-officer-steals-car-calhoun-buc-ees-police-say
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/man-identified-georgia-buc-ees-shootout-carjacking-chase-incident/85-adfda2d9-080f-4122-8101-aa2a26f85a47
https://www.wsmv.com/2025/04/18/man-wanted-putnam-county-womans-death-found-dead-following-pursuit-georgia/

On April 17, 2025, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Medina County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on I-71 in Harrisville Township for an equipment violation. The driver, 31-year-old Chris Nerantzoulis, drobve away. Medina County deputies escalated a high-speed pursuit into Cuyahoga County. Strongsville Police deployed tire deflation devices, disabling the vehicle. Nerantzoulis exited the car, fled on foot, and fired several shots before fatally shooting himself. Deputies did not discharge their weapons during the incident. Nerantzoulis was under investigation by the Marion County Sheriff's Office for two armed robberies, including one that occurred the previous evening.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/04/17/man-dies-after-leading-medina-co-sheriffs-deputies-chase/
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/medina-county-sheriff-suspect-fatally-shoots-self-chris-nerantzoulis-i-71-strongsville-pursuit/95-cf8a22b0-16b8-4608-97c2-dc2c9aa17587
https://www.wkyc.com/video/news/crime/medina-county-deputies-i-71-chase-ends-in-strongsville-with-suspects-death-by-suicide/95-9188d24c-2726-49cf-a6e7-2d04633ec09a

On April 17, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Newport Beach police conducted a traffic stop on a motorcyclist along Pacific Coast Highway near Superior Avenue. Police engaged him in an altercation. The man, 45-year-old Geoffrey Shyam Stirling of Laguna Niguel, allegedly attempted to use the officer's taser. An officer opened fire, striking Stirling. He was transported to Hoag Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured. The California Department of Justice is conducting an independent investigation under AB 1506.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/newport-beach-police-kill-motorcyclist-during-traffic-stop-on-pch/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/motorcyclist-fatally-shot-by-newport-beach-police
https://abc7.com/post/newport-beach-police-shoot-man-traffic-stop-attempt/16194789/

On April 17, 2025, at approximately 9:21 a.m., a deputy from the Carson City Sheriff's Office attempted a traffic stop at the Nugget Casino parking lot near Spear and Robinson Streets. The man, identified as 35-year-old Alexander Allinger of Yuma County, Arizona, had a felony warrant for aggravated assault and parole violation. Allinger fled on foot and was pursued to a nearby parking lot. There, he pulled out a handgun. Deputies opened fire, killing him at the scene. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

https://www.kolotv.com/2025/04/17/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-carson-city
https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2025/apr/23/arizona-man-identified-carson-city-officer-involved-shooting
https://mynews4.com/news/local/body-cam-footage-released-carson-city-officer-involved-shooting-alexander-allinger-april-17-2025

On April 16, 2025, Norwood police responded to a call about loose dogs on Montgomery Road and encountered a man and woman acting erratically in an elevator. Police said a violent and prolonged altercation occurred. The man was handcuffed, then suffered a medical emergency while en route to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and died before arrival. One officer was hospitalized with injuries. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting a review.

https://www.wlwt.com/article/norwood-police-investigation-medical-emergency-officers-bci/64506082
https://www.fox19.com/2025/04/17/norwood-police-bci-investigating-incident-where-man-died-after-being-handcuffed/
https://www.local12.com/news/local/ohio-bci-investigating-death-involving-norwood-police-hamilton-county

On April 16, 2025, Cleveland police responded to an incident at the Staples store on West 117th Street. During the encounter, an officer opened fire. The department has not released further details on the circumstances or the identity of the individual killed. The area was locked down as part of the investigation.

https://fox8.com/news/live-police-on-scene-of-west-117th-staples-following-reported-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/04/16/cleveland-police-involved-shooting-staples-store/
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/cleveland-police-west-117th-street-staples-shooting/95-ec9b8b65-768a-4b4a-a9f0-3a1d896f6c97

On April 16, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., DEA agents, in collaboration with Metro Nashville Police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, conducted a narcotics operation at 109 29th Avenue North in Midtown Nashville. During the operation, 36-year-old Deshawn Patrick Jones was shot by a DEA agent. First aid was administered on-site, and Jones was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. No more details were released. Two additional suspects were taken into custody. The Metro Nashville Police Department's Cold Case Unit is leading the investigation into the incident.

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/officer-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-in-midtown-nashville
https://www.wsmv.com/2025/04/16/suspect-shot-killed-by-dea-agent-midtown-nashville
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/metro-police-investigating-a-shooting-in-midtown-on-wednesday-morning
https://fox17.com/news/local/shooting-near-centennial-park
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2025/04/16/nashville-hotel-shooting-dea-agent-police/83116493007

On April 16, 2025, police chased a white pickup truck at highspeed through Anaheim and Santa Ana. Near Garden Grove, officers rammed the vehicle with a PIT maneuver, causing the truck to crash into a freeway divider. One occupant was taken into custody, while another was shot and killed at the scene. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased or details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting.

https://www.foxla.com/news/california-police-chase-driver-with-gun-april-16-