Death by Cop- 2022
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Henry Wilson Mercer
Case # :1321
Age : 63
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 09/23/2022
Location : Ponderosa Rd+Pinetta Rd
City : Ocilla
County : Irwin
State : Georgia
Agency : Irwin County SD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Irwin County deputiestried to pull over a man with awarrant. Police escalated a chase and set up a roadblock. Mercer sped up near the roadblock and reportedly pointed his vehicle toward a standing officer. Another officer shot and killed him as he was driving.
Source Links :
https://www.southgatv.com/ocilla-suspect-fatally-shot-at-roadblock/
https://valdostatoday.com/news-2/region/2022/09/wanted-ocilla-man-pursuit-ends-in-ois/
https://www.walb.com/2022/09/25/gbi-investigating-irwin-co-officer-involved-shooting/
Michael Hartwick *COP
Case # :1320
Age : 51
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 09/23/2022
Location : I-275+Roosevelt
City : St. Petersburg
County : Pinellas
State : Florida
Agency : Pinellas County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed on duty in accident
Disposition : N/A
Open Records Summary :
Deputy Michael Hartwick pulled over to direct traffic at a construction site on Interstate 275 near Roosevelt Boulevard, guiding traffic away from the crews. He was struck by a front-end loader driven by one of the construction workers. He died instantly.
Source Links :
https://www.tampabay.com/news/breaking-news/2022/09/23/pinellas-deputy-killed-hit-run-sheriff-says/
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26387-deputy-sheriff-michael-hartwick
Grant Grable
Case # :1319
Age : 18
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/23/2022
Location :
City : Michigan City
County : LaPorte
State : Illinois
Agency : Michigan City PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
A juvenile reported a domestic battery to an officer at the Michigan City PD. Police initiated an investigation into the domestic violence allegation and an 18-year-old male met with officers in the front lobby of the Michigan City PD. Police attempted to gather information from him but heran away from them,got into a vehicle and drove away. Police tried to traffic-stop him but Grant Grable did not stop. Police escalated the chase to a high rate of speed and he drove through an intersection and struck the concrete pillars that provide a barrier to Ames Field, went airborne into the brick wall of the bleachers and through that wall coming to rest under the bleachers.Grable died.
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A juvenile reported a domestic battery to an officer at the Michigan City PD. Police initiated an investigation into the domestic violence allegation and an 18-year-old male met with officers in the front lobby of the Michigan City PD. Police attempted to gather information from him but heran away from them,got into a vehicle and drove away. Police tried to traffic-stop him but Grant Grable did not stop. Police escalated the chase to a high rate of speed and he drove through an intersection and struck the concrete pillars that provide a barrier to Ames Field, went airborne into the brick wall of the bleachers and through that wall coming to rest under the bleachers.Grable died.
Anthony Martin *COP
Case # :1318
Age : 54
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 09/23/2022
Location : SH 29+RM 1869
City : Austin
County : Travis
State : Texas
Agency : Austin PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed in motorcycle crash on duty
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Officer Anthony Martin of the Austin PD died in a motorcycle crash on duty.
Source Links :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26397-senior-patrol-officer-anthony-martin
Timothy Colin Connor
Case # :1317
Age : 49
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 09/23/2022
Location : US Hwy 101+Dosewallips Rd
City : Brinnon
County : Jefferson
State : Washington
Agency : Jefferson County SD
Officer(s) : Ryan Menday, Brian Anderson
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Jefferson County deputies were investigating a hit and run, located the vehicle,discovered that the owner of the vehicle was wanted on a warrant, attempted to arrest him but he allegedly fled. He crashed his vehicle and allegedly drew a weapon. Deputies shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://www.wsp.wa.gov/2022/10/03/september-23-2022-officer-involved-shooting-in-jefferson-county/
Antonio Gonzalez
Case # :1316
Age : 29
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 09/23/2022
Location : Brassie St
City : Austin
County : Travis
State : Texas
Agency : Austin PD, SWAT
Officer(s) : Benton Coker
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Austin PD were called about a domestic disturbance. They found a man pointing a gun at his head. SWAT besieged him. He was shot and killed.
Source Links :
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/southeast-austin-texas-officer-involved-shooting-antonio-gonzalez
https://www.austintexas.gov/news/apd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-september-23-2022
https://www.fox7austin.com/video/1127394
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/apd-releases-multiple-videos-from-fatal-officer-involved-shooting
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/man-killed-in-sep-23-officer-involved-shooting-identified
Darian Patrick Fisher
Case # :1315
Age : 41
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/23/2022
Location : US 287/Chilicothe
City : Chilicothe
County : Hardeman
State : Texas
Agency : Hardeman County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after previous shooting
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Hardeman county deputies received a call alleging an 18-wheeler driver was shot. Police saidDarian Patrick Fisher had fled in the truck. Police allege he exited the vehicle and shot at them. Policeshot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://cw39.com/news/texas/1-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-us-287/
https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/1-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-us-287/
Gregory Hightower
Case # :1314
Age : 37
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/22/2022
Location : 10900 block of Mist Ln
City : Atascocita
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County Constable Precinct 4
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Federal agents were at a residence talking toa wifeabout a call of domestic violence. Thepersonof interestallegedly arrived home and shot and killed his wife Takara Hightower and injured a federal officer who were there because the attacker was a Navy recruiter. When police entered, he shot and killed the woman who was found dead clutching an uninjured infant. He then fled to a second location, was located by officers who claim that he immediately shot at them. They shot and killed him.
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Name Not Disclosed
Case # :1313
Age : Unknown
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/22/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Baton Rouge
County : Baton Rouge Parish
State : Louisiana
Agency : Baton Rouge PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
D Dawg (real name Derian Bailey) was being chased by Baton Rouge PD when they crashed, killing the passenger. Police did not disclose their name.
Source Links :
https://snbc13.com/d-dawg-nba-youngboy-homie-4kt-hitta-involved-in-car-accident-1-dead/
Amado Ramos
Case # :1312
Age : 36
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 09/22/2022
Location : 500 block of N McKinley Rd
City : Wapato
County : Yakima
State : Washington
Agency : Yakima County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Yakima County deputiestried to stop Amado Ramos’ vehicle before he reportedly fled. Police escalated a chase. He exited his vehicle and ran into a cornfield, got into an altercation with officers in which police shot and killed him. He is believed to have been unarmed.
Source Links :
https://kimatv.com/news/local/man-fatally-shot-during-officer-involved-shooting-in-wapato-police-say
Terris Vincent Hetland
Case # :1311
Age : 49
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 09/22/2022
Location : 300 block of Priest Ln
City : Sequim
County : Clallam
State : Washington
Agency : Sequim PD, Clallam County SD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Sequim PD and Clallam County deputiesarrived at a domestic violence call, heard gunshots from inside the building/residence that they felt were directed at them outside. Police claim that Terris Vincent Hetland exited the building and shot at them. Police then shot and killed him. No video can be found to verify the police narrative.
Source Links :
https://www.sequimgazette.com/news/deceased-shooter-identified-after-domestic-violence-incident/
Berlin Gonzalez
Case # :1310
Age : 45
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 09/21/2022
Location : Sailmaker Ln
City : Destin
County : Okaloosa
State : Florida
Agency : Okaloosa County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Okaloosa deputies arrived at a call alleging a domestic violence incident. When they arrived, they allege that Gonzalez fired a gun at them. Police shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://weartv.com/news/local/deputies-identify-man-killed-in-destin-officer-involved-shooting
Alecia M. Garcia
Case # :1309
Age : 24
Gender : Female
Race : Latinx
Date : 09/21/2022
Location : Eastern Ave+Pleasant St
City : Davenport
County : Scott
State : Iowa
Agency : Iowa State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Iowa State troopers were involved in a chase with a 2002 Chevy Avalanche pickup truck that lost control and hit an embankment, rolled before coming to a stop at Eastern Avenue and Pleasant Street.
Alecia M. Garcia, 24, inside the truck and was pronounced dead on scene.
Source Links :
https://www.kwqc.com/2022/09/22/1-dead-1-seriously-injured-after-vehicle-chase-ends-davenport-crash/
Doris Jean Taylor
Case # :1308
Age : 39
Gender : Female
Race : White
Date : 09/21/2022
Location : Jernigan Swamp Rd
City : Powellsville
County : Bertie
State : North Carolina
Agency : Bertie County SO
Officer(s) : Jonathan Price
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Bertie County deputieswere sent to the home of Doris Jean Taylor forpossible suicidal threats. When police arrived, they claim that she had a gun. Police allege Taylor walked toward them holding the gun, and they shot and killed her.
Source Links :
https://wcti12.com/news/local/woman-deputy-identified-in-bertie-county-officer-involved-shooting
Name Not Disclosed
Case # :1307
Age : Unknown
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/21/2022
Location : Hwy 92 + Edgewater Blvd
City : San Mateo
County : San Mateo
State : California
Agency : San Mateo County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed during police chase
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
One person died Wednesday morning being chased by police on the San Mateo Bridgejust after 4:30 a.m. San Mateo County deputieschased the man’s vehicle and claim that they “lost sight of the vehicle” around Black Mountain Road. Police did not say why they were chasing the person.Moments later, a vehicle hit the man on the San Mateo Bridge. During the chase, the vehicle may have run out of gas, causing the man to abandon it and flee on foot before being struck by a vehicle.
Source Links :
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2022/09/21/pursuit-ends-with-deadly-collision-on-san-mateo-bridge/
Name Not Disclosed
Case # :1306
Age : Unknown
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/21/2022
Location : Lenoir
City : Hickory
County : Catawba
State : North Carolina
Agency :
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Aman called 911, reporting that he had been shot and was going to commit suicide. Police determined that the caller was in a vehicle and traveling somewhere near N.C. Highway 70 SW and U.S. Highway 321 SW. While officers were responding to the area, Hickory police learned the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office was responding to the area of Startown Road in reference to a shooting that was possibly related to the same man. Police escalated a chase of the vehicle that ended when the man committed suicide under police duress. Police did not publicly identify him.
Source Links :
https://news.yahoo.com/police-chase-ends-apparent-suicide-035900229.html
Arlo Campbell
Case # :1305
Age : 34
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 09/20/2022
Location : SH 25
City : Hazelton
County : Jerome
State : Idaho
Agency : Jerome County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police for unknown reasons
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Jerome County deputies chased Arlo Campbell and ended up shooting and killing him. Campbell was known for disliking police and it was reported that he was armed at his home and vowed to kill police if they invaded. He seemed aware that police would do so. Police did raid his home and got into a shootout with him but never explained why.
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Rock Jordan
Case # :1304
Age : Unknown
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/20/2022
Location : Manzanita rest area on I-25
City : Grants Pass
County : Josephine
State : Oregon
Agency : Oregon State Police, Josephine County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot Event:
Event :
Disposition : Justified by DA
Open Records Summary :
Oregon State Police responded to an emergency call from a woman who said she had been kidnapped. As police prepared to engage the person, the woman was shot by the man, who then allegedly got in a vehicle and attempted to drive away. He allegedly fired multiple shots at officers before a police car rammed his vehicle. Police shot and killed him. The officers were all cleared by the DA.
Source Links :
https://www.fox26medford.com/officer-involved-shooting-at-an-i-5-rest-area-is-under-investigation/
https://www.fox26medford.com/update-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-near-i-5-rest-area/
Larry Harris
Case # :1303
Age : 25
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/20/2022
Location : N Acadian Thruway+Winbourne Avenue
City : Baton Rouge
County : Baton Rouge
State : Louisiana
Agency : Baton Rouge PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event :
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
A car was being chased by Baton Rouge PD until it ended in deadly crash just outside Baton Rouge Community College's Acadian campus near the intersection of N Acadian Thruway and Winbourne Avenue. One person was killed and at least two others were hurt.
The man killed was identified as 25-year-old Larry Harris, a passenger inside that fleeing car.
Witnesses said multiple unmarked police units were chasing the car just moments before the crash.
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Colby Atkins
Case # :1302
Age : 45
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/20/2022
Location : Isleta Blvd+Camino del Valle SW
City : Albuquerque
County : Bernalillo
State : New Mexico
Agency : Bernalillo County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by policer after chase
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
A man had crashed and passed out in a car. Bernalillo deputies woke the man up and he allegedly drove away, striking multiple police vehicles. Police escalated a chase. He allegedly ran into multiple civilian vehicle before crashing. He allegedly struggled in his vehicle, exiting and re-entering it multiple times, before officers allege he emerged with what looked like a weapon. Police shot and killed him. No BWC has been made available.
Source Links :
https://apnews.com/article/shootings-albuquerque-eb9a1e38ac8a4eb10fc93ee5c99a9d11
https://www.abqjournal.com/2534802/bcso-ids-man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-in-sw-abq.html
Bryan Coupal
Case # :1301
Age : 75
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/19/2022
Location : 4700 block of Oglethorpe St
City : Riverdale Park
County : Prince George
State : Maryland
Agency : Riverdale Park PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Riverdale Park PD arrived at a call about a suicidal person with access to guns. He allegedly aimed a gun at an officer and was shot and killed. No BWC has been released.
Source Links :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62S2aJmn6K4
https://patch.com/maryland/bowie/body-worn-camera-footage-officer-involved-shooting-released
https://patch.com/maryland/bowie/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-md-attorney-general
Vondreece Wany’a Davis
Case # :1300
Age : 26
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/19/2022
Location : Pierson Rd near MLK
City : Flint
County : Genesee
State : Michigan
Agency : Flint PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Vondreece Davis died early Saturday when his vehicle crashed head-on with another car on Pierson Road east of Martin Luther King Avenue in Flint as a result of a police chase. While police did not notify the family, they learned of the fatal crash from what they call “a block of witnesses” who told Davis that her son was at a local nightclub Friday night when police were clearing the lot. Vondreece pulled out of the parking lot and several Flint police cars followed. Three police cars began chasing him until he crashed into another vehicle and died. Some time after the accident, his mother complained that she was never contacted by police, could not get any answers and her car had vanished in the accident and police did not answer questions.
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Mark Barrett Caldwell
Case # :1299
Age : 46
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/19/2022
Location : SWWestholm Ave
City : Grants Pass
County : Josephine
State : Oregon
Agency : Grants Pass PD
Officer(s) : Micaila K. Miguel
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
Disposition : Justified by County Grand Jury
Open Records Summary :
Grants Pass PD arrived at a call reporting suspicious activity, observed an armed man fleeing. While looking for the man in the surrounding neighborhood, police made contact with him. He was armed and standing on his own property. Police shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://www.fox26medford.com/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-grants-pass-officer-osp-says/
https://kobi5.com/news/family-of-grants-pass-man-killed-by-police-plans-to-file-lawsuit-198348/
http://www.kajo.com/news/news_story.php?subaction=showfull&id=1667021542
https://kobi5.com/news/details-released-about-grants-pass-officer-involved-shooting-198167/
Martin Camacho
Case # :1298
Age : 26
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 09/19/2022
Location : 700 block of N Front
City : Earlimart
County : Tulare
State : California
Agency : Tulare County SD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Tulare County deputies responded to a domestic violence incident and encountered Martin Camacho who allegedly tried running away. Police claim he pulled out a gun. Police shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://kmph.com/news/local/man-shot-in-deputy-involved-shooting-in-tulare-county
Seara Burton *COP
Case # :1297
Age : 28
Gender : Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/18/2022
Location : 200 block of N 12th St
City : Richmond
County : Wayne
State : Indiana
Agency : Richmond PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed on duty
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Officers was shot and killed when she traffic-stopped a man duringa narcotics bust in the 200 block of N 12th Street.
Source Links :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26362-police-officer-seara-burton
Alejandro Vitela
Case # :1296
Age : 29
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 09/18/2022
Location : 3200 block of Martin St
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : Jacob Garcia
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during robbery investigation
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
San Antonio PD responded to calls about an individual withoutstanding warrants. Police identified and stopped him on his bike.He allegedly refused to engage with officers. After a physical altercation, he told police that he was armed. An officer shot and killed him after a sudden move.
Source Links :
https://www.ktsa.com/sapd-releases-video-of-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-police-shooting-17505377.php
Jeremiah James Johnson
Case # :1295
Age : 39
Gender : Male
Race : Native American
Date : 09/18/2022
Location : Bingham Rd
City : Adams
County : Umatilla
State : Oregon
Agency : Umatilla Tribal PD, Pendleton PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Officers responding to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival the victim was allegedly armed and during confrontation officers shot him.
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Rito Paul Morales former *COP
Case # :1294
Age : 51
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : Bexar Forest Cove
City : Elgin
County : Travis
State : Texas
Agency : Travis County SD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Former DPS trooper killed by police after 2 homicides
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Former DPS officer Rito Paul Morales killed his third wife and another person. When Travis County deputies arrived, they shot and killed him. His second wife spoke out and said he had “groomed and abused” her since age 17 and that his police friends helped him cover up the many 911 calls for domestic violence. She also said that he had had a similar history with the wife before her. He ultimately killed his third wife.
Source Links :
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/victims-shot-killed-by-retired-dps-trooper-in-elgin-identified
https://www.elgincourier.com/article/news/ex-trooper-dies-standoff-2-others-dead
Name Not Disclosed
Case # :1293
Age : 25
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : 100 block of Wesley Rd
City : Colerain Township
County : Hamilton
State : Ohio
Agency : Colerain Township PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Someone called police to check on an unidentified man who was slumped over the steering wheel of a grey Ford Escape. When police arrived, he started the vehicle and drove away with police escalating a chase. The man drove to the 100 block of Wesley Road, exited the vehicle and ran inside their residence. Once inside, he locked himself inside a bedroom. He shot and killed himself during the police chase.
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Georgia Tetmeyer3 of 3
Case # :1292
Age : 12
Gender : Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : I-465 SB marker 12
City : Indianapolis
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Indianapolis Metro PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Police chased a vehicle that began driving the wrong way at mile marker 12. Police allege that the chase was “called off”just before the crash that killed Georgia Tetmeyer, 12; William Tetmeyer, 40; Cory Lemasters, 35. Police never explained why they undertook this extremely dangerous chase, endangering the public.
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William Alan Tetmeyer 2 of 3
Case # :1291
Age : 40
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : I-465 SB marker 12
City : Indianapolis
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Indianapolis Metro PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Police chased a vehicle that began driving the wrong way at mile marker 12. Police allege that the chase was “called off” just before the crash that killed Georgia Tetmeyer, 12; William Tetmeyer, 40; Cory Lemasters, 35. Police never explained why they undertook this extremely dangerous chase, endangering the public.
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Cory Lemasters 31 of 3
Case # :1290
Age : 35
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : I-465 SB marker 12
City : Indianapolis
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Indianapolis Metro PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Police chased a vehicle that began driving the wrong way at mile marker 12. Police allege that the chase was “called off” just before the crash that killed Georgia Tetmeyer, 12; William Tetmeyer, 40; Cory Lemasters, 35. Police never explained why they undertook this extremely dangerous chase, endangering the public.
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Luis Herrera
Case # :1289
Age : 19
Gender : Male
Race : Native American
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : 400 W 102nd St
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Luis Navarette
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
LAPDwere sent to a domestic/family dispute. Police allege that Herrera met them outside with an airsoft gun. An officer then shot and killed him. No video is available.
Source Links :
https://balleralert.com/profiles/blogs/video-shows-officers-fatally-shoot-teen-wielding-airsoft-gun/
Mathew Lopez
Case # :1288
Age : 27
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : 2100 block of Mayfair Dr E
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno County SD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during domestic disturbance call
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Fresno County deputies arrived at a scene with two injured family members and a man holding a stone. Deputies tasered the man and claim that he charged at them before they shot and killed him. Mathew Lopez had been unarmed when killed.
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https://www.fresnosheriff.org/media-relations/suspect-identified-in-deputy-involved-shooting.html
Anthony Hopkins
Case # :1287
Age : 48
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : 4100 block of Sands Rd
City : Harwood
County : Anne Arundel
State : Maryland
Agency : Anne Arundel County PD
Officer(s) : Z. Devers, K. Slayton, B. Dehn, M. Hanlon, J. Metcalf
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Ann Arundel County PD responded to domestic violence callsfrom Hopkins’ wife and from his son about assault and weapon threats. Officers arrived and allege that Hopkins fired at them. Police claim he pointed the gun at them. They shot and killed him.
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Name Not Disclosed
Case # :1286
Age : Unknown
Gender : Male
Race : Native American
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : 6800 block of Fort Rd
City : Toppenish
County : Yakima
State : Washington
Agency : Yakama Nation Tribal Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
A Yakama nation Tribal Police officer shot and killed an unnamed tribal member. No more information is available.
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Name Not Disclosed
Case # :1285
Age : Unknown
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : 2500 block of Bell Rd
City : Auburn
County : Placer
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after vehicle crash
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
California Highway Patrol responded to a hit and run, located the car and driver nearby. Police allege that the driver got out of his car with a knife and began “advancing on officers”, who shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://www.kcra.com/article/chp-officer-shoots-suspect-fled-hit-run-auburn/41263913
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/man-armed-approaching-with-knife-shot-by-chp-in-auburn/
Stephanie L. Roberts
Case # :1284
Age : 38
Gender : Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/17/2022
Location : United Community Bank
City : Morganfield
County : Union
State : Kentucky
Agency : Morgantown PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Morganfield Police arrived on the scene at United Community Bank in Morganfield, to investigate a possible fraud attempt in the drive-through line. While police were gathering information from the driver, hereportedly took off.Morganfield PD escalated a chase that ended when the fleeing vehicle missed a turn, ran into a wall, and flipped over. Stephanie L. Roberts died.
Photo: Union County SO
Source Links :
https://www.witn.com/video/2022/09/17/ucso-fraud-suspect-leads-police-chase-dies-crash/
Name Not Disclosed
Case # :1283
Age : Unknown
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/16/2022
Location : I-435
City : Kansas City
County : Jackson
State : Missouri
Agency : Missouri Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash after traffic stop for registration issue
Disposition : No criminal charges
Open Records Summary :
Missouri Highway Patrol escalated a chase to 95 mph against this driver for possible registration violation. The driver fled, made a sharp turn and the vehicle rolled over, ejecting the driver and a passenger. The driver died. The passenger landed on the roadway and was run over by a semi truck and was in critical condition at the crash site. Their survival is unknown.
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James Frazier
Case # :1282
Age : 50
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 09/16/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Georgetown
County : Georgetown
State : South Carolina
Agency : Georgetown PD
Officer(s) : Stephen Cribb
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
Disposition : Justified by Internal Investigation
Open Records Summary :
James Frazier, Jr. was identified as being involved in an armed robbery at a gas station on Exchange Street on the morning of July 16. Georgetown Police officer Stephen Cribb called for backup whereupon Frazier allegedly began running toward the officer with a knife in his hands. Police shot and killed him. Officer Cribb was cleared by internal investigation.