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Officers tried to stop a driver who they said was wanted on several warrants.The driver, Griffith, refused to stopand police chased him until he lost control of the vehicle and crashed in the 1900 block of Buechel Bank Road, then shot himself.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/police-say-driver-fatally-shot-himself-after-brief-pursuit-in-louisvilles-buechel-neighborhood/article_94150954-9a6b-11ec-a6b2-5b2db42d2f46.html

https://www.wdrb.com/news/authorities-identify-26-year-old-who-died-by-suicide-after-police-chase-in-buechel/article_896a792a-9b25-11ec-8810-e30e46d73e2a.html
 

Collinsville officers shot aman in the 100 block of Arnold Street in Collinsville after a report of a home invasion. When police arrived at the home, the man opened the door and fired at officers. Police shot and killed him..

https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Police-fatally-shoot-man-in-Collinsville-16975496.php

Frank Lovatowas heading northbound on Interstate 25, just outside of Santa Fe, when police chased a vehicle into him at high speed involving several vehicles.
Lovato and Santa Fe Police Department officer Robert Duran of Rio Rancho died at the scene.

https://www.kob.com/archive/santa-fe-officer-retired-nm-firefighter-killed-in-i-25-pursuit/

https://www.newsweek.com/police-chase-suspected-kidnapper-leads-death-cop-bystander-1684510

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/editorials/police-agencies-should-reconsider-high-speed-chases/article_918c3cf0-ac65-11ec-a9a2-1785817a022f.html

https://www.abqjournal.com/2475495/police-id-civilian-killed-in-santa-fe-crash-as-retired-firefighter.html

https://www.lasvegasoptic.com/news/community/breaking-retired-las-vegas-firefighter-killed-in-multi-car-accident-in-santa-fe/article_cb96a6fa-9b27-11ec-8167-275b561af8c2.html

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/woman-who-killed-police-officer-and-retired-firefighter-in-crash-made-up-story-about-being-kidnapped-authorities/

Frank Lovatowas heading northbound on Interstate 25, just outside of Santa Fe, when police chased a vehicle into him at high speed involving several vehicles.
Lovato and Santa Fe Police Department officer Robert Duran of Rio Rancho died at the scene.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/nmsp-i-25-near-santa-fe-closed-due-to-police-activity/

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/santa-fe-police-officer-killed-in-crash-identified/

ZeleriaSimpson andShemyia Riley were killed when police chased a fleeing vehicle into them. The fleeing driver was charged with marijuana possession.

https://wlos.com/news/local/man-charged-with-felonies-after-police-chase-leads-to-death-of-sc-state-student-grad-south-carolina-orangeburg-county-highway-patrol-university-charleston-greenville

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/sc-state-student-recent-graduate-killed-in-collision-on-highway-33

ZeleriaSimpson andShemyia Riley were killed when police chased a fleeing vehicle into them. The fleeing driver was charged with marijuana possession.

https://wlos.com/news/local/man-charged-with-felonies-after-police-chase-leads-to-death-of-sc-state-student-grad-south-carolina-orangeburg-county-highway-patrol-university-charleston-greenville

Police responded to a welfare check and the woman they were looking for was deceased. Luke David Stashallegedly pulled out a pistol and shot at police. They shot and killed him.

https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/man-shot-killed-by-police-after-womans-body-found-fayette-county-home/PQF5TCR7YBBLVIKAE6C6TDGWSM/

https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/quiet-neighborhood-rocked-by-homicide-police-involved-shooting/article_ee84db90-f8ff-50bc-9ccb-b387fb860343.html

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/lancaster/news/more-details-emerge-about-police-killing-of-pa-man-woman-found-dead-in-basement/827204/

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/cumberland/news/pa-woman-found-dead-in-basement-3-days-after-partner-died/827199/

Jacksonville deputies arrived at a robbery call, chased Darian Quinlan Bryant and engaged in a shootout, killing him.

https://news.yahoo.com/1-dead-jacksonville-police-shooting-040805610.html

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-lane-avenue-south-westside-jacksonville/77-cae5c11d-d9b1-40f0-a388-c62d21ee7d45

Plainclothes police stopped a 12-year-old and a 17-year-old to question them about a previous case. Shots were fired and the 12-year-old was shot in his back by police, killing him.

https://whyy.org/articles/12-year-old-shot-and-killed-by-philly-police-investigators-say-they-dont-have-definitive-determination-of-what-happened/

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/pennsylvania/articles/2022-03-02/police-1-youth-killed-1-arrested-after-officers-fired-upon

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/03/08/philadelphia-thomas-siderio-police-shooting/9428385002/

https://www.fox29.com/news/threats-detected-against-officers-involved-in-fatal-shooting-of-12-year-old-police-say

https://www.inquirer.com/news/thomas-siderio-philadelphia-police-shooting-update-20220308.html

Topsham PD traffic-stopped Kourtney Sherwood and allege she threatened to harm herself. Police allege that she picked up a gun. They shot and killed her.

https://b985.fm/37-year-old-woman-shot-by-maine-police-officer-monday-identified/

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bath-brunswick/topsham-police-identify-officer-who-shot-woman-during-armed-encounter-armed-shooting-topsham-brunswick-bypass/97-9e8f8fe3-62b1-4093-b004-664543f647fd

https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-woman-shot-and-killed-by-topsham-police-suffered-gunshot-wound-to-head

https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-woman-shot-and-killed-by-topsham-police-suffered-gunshot-wound-to-head

https://multifiles.pressherald.com/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.54.21-PM.jpg

https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-ags-office-rules-three-police-shootings-justified-attorney-general

Sergeant Joshua Caudell was shot and killed while assisting the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office with a canine track in Maumelle

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25994-sergeant-joshua-caudell

Mohamed Souare, 35, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, was a pedestrian who was killed by a police chase crash run by Toledo PD.

https://www.13abc.com/2022/02/28/pedestrian-killed-after-driver-flees-toledo-police/

Mooresville PD chased a vehicle at 110 mph until the vehicle hit the car of Vickie Berry and her car burst into flames, killing her.
Jason Howard, also died from his injuries associated with the crash.
Berry’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Town of Mooresville on September 26.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/indiana/articles/2022-02-28/2-dead-after-crash-near-mooresville-during-police-chase

https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/2-dead-after-crash-near-mooresville-during-police-chase/

Mooresville PD chased a vehicle driven by Jason Howard at 110 mph until the vehicle hit the car of Vickie Berry and the car burst into flames, killing her.
Jason Howard, also died from his injuries associated with the crash.
Berry’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Town of Mooresville.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/indiana/articles/2022-02-28/2-dead-after-crash-near-mooresville-during-police-chase

https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/2-dead-after-crash-near-mooresville-during-police-chase/

Lyon County, Yerington Police, and Nevada State Police all responded to a disturbance at a restaurant and shot and killed a man.

https://mynews4.com/news/local/person-shot-killed-by-police-in-lyon-county-restaurant-monday

https://kesq.com/news/ap-nevada/2022/03/01/sheriffs-office-officer-fatally-shoots-person-at-business/

https://carsonnow.org/story/03/01/2022/one-dead-lyon-county-officer-involved-shooting-monday-wellington-agencies-investiga

https://foxreno.com/newsletter-daily/person-shot-killed-by-police-in-lyon-county-restaurant-monday

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2022/03/01/nevada-deputy-kills-suspect-rosies-place-restaurant-third-police-shooting-week/6978060001/

https://www.kolotv.com/2022/03/01/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-lyon-county/

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/nevada/articles/2022-03-01/sheriffs-office-officer-fatally-shoots-person-at-business

Shelley PD went to the residence of John Moreida for a warrant. Police alleged that he came at them with “an edged weapon” and they shot and killed him.

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/02/police-release-name-of-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/police-officer-fatally-shoots-suspect-at-local-apartment-complex/article_c5bf335f-e686-53b5-a8a6-1146c85dac5e.html

Cheyenne Police Department We’re called with claims that a woman was using methamphetamine. When police confronted her, she drove away and someone else’s car. Cheyenne PD, and Laramie County deputies chased her at high speed and finally placed spike strips. When the vehicle was forcibly stopped, the woman committed suicide under police duress.
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Woman Fatally Shoots Herself After Police Chase in Cheyenne | https://kgab.com/woman-fatally-shoots-herself-after-police-chase-in-cheyenne/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Houston PD a vehicle that had previously been carjacked at gunpoint. Police confronted the driver who exited the car and ran away. Police claim that he fired a weapon. They shot and killed him.

https://abc13.com/northeast-houston-car-chase-carjacking-north-wayside-drive-at-tidwell-road-police/11636025/

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/03/28/hold-the-air-everybody-good-released-body-camera-dashcam-footage-shows-fatal-shootout-between-hpd-officers-carjacking-suspect-in-ne-houston/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=weW_09dmxuY&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title

https://headtopics.com/us/houston-carjacking-suspect-dies-week-after-police-officers-shot-him-hpd-24638440

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/HPD-releases-body-camera-footage-of-February-17037845.php

Kansas Highway Patrol attempted to traffic stop a car driven by Derek Stum. He did not stop and police escalated chase. His vehicle was attacked with a PT maneuver which caused him to crash and die. Police had chased him for a driving infraction.

https://www.ksn.com/news/one-person-dead-after-crash-during-police-chase/

https://foxnebraska.com/newsletter-daily/florida-man-derek-stortzum-dead-following-multi-county-kansas-pursuit-that-ends-in-tactical-maneuver

https://www.ksal.com/driver-killed-in-crash-during-pursuit/

Police Officer Jorge Alvarado was shot and killed during a traffic stop near the intersection of Griffin Street and East Market Street

https://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-police-investigating-griffin-feb-26/39237406

Noraly Paz Chavez, 26, allegedly drove away when Officer Antonio Copelandtried to perform a traffic stop because he felt she may be under the influence. He escalated a chase that ended when she lost control of her vehicle, crashed and died. The officer can be heard playing music while chasing her.

https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2022/03/footage-from-fatal-montgomery-co-police-pursuit-released/

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/my-reason-to-live-family-of-maryland-woman-killed-in-police-pursuit-crash-seeks-answers/2987264/

https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2022/10/montgomery-co-officer-wont-be-charged-in-pursuit-that-ended-in-deadly-crash/

Dashcam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPt2sxjIyWo

Fort Bend County deputies traffic-stopped Jacob Huerta because they felt the vehicle may have been involved in a hit-and-run earlier. Huerta allegedly refused to exit the vehicle. Police used a taser. He reportedly ran toward them with a knife. Police shot and killed him.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/02/27/man-shot-killed-by-deputy-after-hit-and-run-in-fort-bend-county-officials-say/

https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/two-deputies-on-leave-after-shooting-death-of-man-accused-in-hit-and-run/article_b732dbe0-9f08-11ec-8dc1-63e20f84aaaf.html

https://cw39.com/news/local/fort-bend-co-identifies-man-that-was-shot-killed-by-a-deputy-in-beasley/

David Cottes Jr. was yelling for help and yelled that he was being robbed and yelled for neighbors to call 911. When police arrived, they shot and killed Cottes, apparently in a case of mistaken identity.

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/04/25/how-did-a-hollywood-condo-owner-end-up-shot-and-killed-by-police/

https://themiamimetropolis.com/2022/04/what-happened-that-caused-police-to-shoot-a-hollywood-condo-owner/

A man with a history of domestic violence allegedly targeted a woman he had been fighting with for 3 years and drove past her house, allegedly firing shots at it. Police chased him at high speed until he crashed into a taxi, killing a female bystander who was the passenger. Police shot and killed him.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/2-dead-after-detroit-police-fatally-shoot-home-invasion-suspect-following-fatal-crash

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2022/02/26/police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-shooting-on-detroits-east-side/

A man with a history of domestic violence allegedly targeted a woman he had been fighting with for 3 years and drove past her house, allegedly firing shots at it. Police chased him at high speed until he crashed into a taxi, killing a female bystander who was the passenger. Police shot and killed him.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2022/02/26/police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-shooting-on-detroits-east-side/

Maine State Police arrived at a residence after being called by Greg LaSalle’s parents who were concerned about his mental health. Police tried to get him to exit the home for 12 hours and finally shot and killed him under undisclosed circumstances.

https://www.wabi.tv/2022/02/26/standoff-with-police-pittsfield-ends-with-mans-death/

https://www.centralmaine.com/2022/03/30/pittsfield-man-involved-in-police-confrontation-died-of-multiple-gunshot-wounds-medical-examiner-says/

https://www.wabi.tv/2022/03/05/pittsfield-community-holds-candlelight-vigil-man-killed-after-police-standoff/

https://www.centralmaine.com/2022/03/04/parents-of-pittsfield-man-killed-in-standoff-had-earlier-expressed-alarm-over-his-behavior/

https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-ags-office-rules-three-police-shootings-justified-attorney-general

Detroit PD tried to traffic-stop a vehicle believed to be involved in domestic abuse but the vehicle drove away. Police escalated a high-speed chase. When the vehicle stopped, police shot and killed the driver.

https://www.wxyz.com/news/police-pursuit-ends-in-deadly-crash-officer-involved-shooting-in-detroit

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/02/26/1-dead-crash-another-fatal-shooting-detroit-police-authorities-say/6949117001/\

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2022/02/26/police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-shooting-on-detroits-east-side/

Bernalillo County deputies chased Raphael Marquez due to reports of kidnapping and a stolen vehicle, also having fired shots. Police attacked the vehicle with spike strips and a PIT maneuver and Marquez came out of the vehicle and pointed “something” at police who shot and killed him.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/new-mexico/articles/2022-02-26/police-suspect-fatally-shot-after-driving-wrong-way-on-i-25

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/state-police-identify-man-shot-by-law-enforcement-near-belen/article_3f19d102-9b31-11ec-a4a3-f321b4108334.html

https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/lapel-video-shows-shootout-with-suspect-in-multiple-homicides/6419630/

https://www.abqjournal.com/2475527/man-killed-by-officers-in-valencia-county-was-crime-spree-suspect.html

Brian and Mary Dangerfield were in a vehicle crossing an intersection when an officer crashed into them at 100 mph. Both died. The officer was fired and charged with a misdemeanor.

https://cache.legacy.net/legacy/images/cobrands/fredericksburg/photos/K0034307-1_20220315.jpgx?w=199&h=164&option=3

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/2-killed-in-crash-with-sheriffs-deputy-in-virginia/2984900/

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/fauquier-deputy-fired-after-driving-100-mph-in-crash-that-killed-couple-authorities/3008735/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/02/27/virginia-brian-mary-dangerfield-crash/

https://www.fauquier.com/news/public_safety/now-former-sheriff-s-deputy-charged-with-misdemeanor-in-fatal-crash/article_32e08e3e-9807-11ed-8aa4-eb013ec5f097.html

Brian and Mary Dangerfield were in a vehicle crossing an intersection when an officer crashed into them at 100 mph. Both died. The officer was fired and charged with a misdemeanor.

https://cache.legacy.net/legacy/images/cobrands/fredericksburg/photos/K0034307-1_20220315.jpgx?w=199&h=164&option=3

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/2-killed-in-crash-with-sheriffs-deputy-in-virginia/2984900/

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/fauquier-deputy-fired-after-driving-100-mph-in-crash-that-killed-couple-authorities/3008735/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/02/27/virginia-brian-mary-dangerfield-crash/

https://www.fauquier.com/news/public_safety/now-former-sheriff-s-deputy-charged-with-misdemeanor-in-fatal-crash/article_32e08e3e-9807-11ed-8aa4-eb013ec5f097.html

 
Name Not Disclosed
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Race: Not Disclosed
Date: 02/25/2022
Location: Hwy 47
City: St. Florian
County: Lauderdale
State: AL
Agency: Lauderdale County Sheriff
Officer(s): Not Disclosed
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Event:
Disposition: Pending Investigation

Lauderdale County deputies chased a 17-year-old unnamed driver at over 100 mph until he crashed and died. Police stated that the vehicle had been stolen as reason for the fatal chase.

Tacoma PD were sent to a hotel on an armed robbery call. Police allege that Steven Wohlwend “did not comply with orders” and they shot and killed him. It was never confirmed by police whether he had actually been involved in the robbery or not.

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article258773213.html

https://komonews.com/news/local/tacoma-police-officer-who-shot-and-killed-armed-robbery-suspect-identified

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/police-identify-tacoma-police-officer-who-fatally-shot-man-in-february-at-downtown-hotel/ar-AAUZ6cz

Torrance County deputies were sent to a call about a car stuck in snow. They allege that they questioned the driver. It is unclear why. They further allege that he pulled a gun and pointed it. They shot and killed him. Police changed the story from an initial report that he had fired shots at them to him not shooting but having a gun. No BWC can be found.

https://www.abqjournal.com/2473252/suspect-killed-in-police-shooting-in-edgewood.html

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/nmsp-suspect-dead-after-shooting-in-edgewood/

https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/State-Police-Shooting-leaves-suspect-dead-16920034.php

https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/crime/2022/02/24/las-cruces-man-killed-shootout-torrance-county-deputies/6932178001/

Sparks Police, Reno Police and Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrived at Talbot Lane to arrest Jacori Shaw. A K9 was allegedly deployed and he ran. Police claim that he pulled a gun and they shot and killed him. A gun was found a distance away later. No more details are known at this time.

https://www.kolotv.com/2022/02/24/one-person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-talbot-lane-reno/

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2022/feb/24/reno-police-suspect-fatally-shot-by-sparks-police/

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2022/03/01/medical-examiner-ids-reno-man-jacori-shaw-23-killed-sparks-police-officer/6982482001/

An unnamed man ran from police and jumped into a lake during the case as police tried to arrest him for armed kidnapping. The man drowned.

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/02/23/landscaper-nearly-drowns-witnesses-say-he-was-fleeing-cops/

Birmingham PD officers saw KeleenRaShad Connell and chased him on foot because they knew he had open warrants. Police shot and killed him during the foot chase. No more detail is known at this time.

https://patch.com/alabama/birmingham-al/27-year-old-man-shot-killed-birmingham-police

https://www.wrbl.com/news/alabama-news/at-vigil-mother-of-keleen-connell-killed-by-birmingham-police-asks-for-the-publics-help-in-finding-answers/

https://www.wkrg.com/news/birmingham-police-shoot-kill-man-in-avondale/

https://www.wbrc.com/2022/02/25/alea-interim-birmingham-police-chief-release-statements-officer-involved-shooting-that-killed-man/

Hobbs PD came upon a stranded vehicle and stopped. Police allege that they merely spoke with Daniel Ramirez who fled on foot. Police allege that they got into a shootout with him and killed him. The nature of the exchange was not explained.

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/state-regional/hobbs-police-officer-suspect-in-hospital-after-shooting/

https://www.hobbsnews.com/2022/02/24/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.abqjournal.com/2473277/hobbs-officer-wounded-suspect-killed-in-shooting.html

A tow truck stopped to help a vehicle stopped on the side of the highway. The man did not respond. Police were called and 7 Georgia State troopers and Monroe County deputies arrived and besieged the vehicle. The man died by suicide under police duress.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-02-24/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-macon

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/south-northbound-lanes-congested-on-i-75-near-bass-road-with-deputies-on-scene

http://www.mymcr.net/news/monroe-deputy-involved-in-fatal-shooting/article_b2b04c10-9a62-11ec-956b-c72e9ec9d255.html

Crowley PD shot Joey Gilbert Gauthreaux. He was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. No more detail was given by police, the DA and even the Attorney General.

https://www.katc.com/news/acadia-parish/state-police-investigating-crowley-officer-involved-shooting

https://www.klfy.com/acadia-parish/officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-crowley/

https://www.kadn.com/news/louisiana-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-crowley-subject-died-of-injuries/article_7a95f480-94ca-11ec-8cc3-63c79a5de814.html

Keishon Thomas was arrested by Milwaukee PD for a warrant and allegedly having narcotics on him. He was taken to jail where after 16 hours, he died suddenly. Police claim not to know cause of death and ordered toxicology. Results are unknown. He had been unarmed.

https://www.cbs58.com/news/3-mpd-officers-suspended-following-in-custody-death-of-man-at-district-5#:~:text=MILWAUKEE%20(CBS%2058)%20%2D%2D%20Three,were%20suspended%20over%20%22concerns.%22

https://www.wisn.com/article/three-milwaukee-officers-suspended-after-in-custody-jail-death/39229078

https://www.wuwm.com/2022-03-16/an-explainer-on-what-happened-at-milwaukees-district-5-police-station

Neil Adams was an off-duty Houston PD officer moonlighting as mall security when a man’s credit card was declined. A fight ensued and Deputy Constable Adams was shot and killed

https://abc13.com/czyz-harrison-deputy-constable-neil-adams-plazamericas-mall-shot-and-killed/11601198/

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/gunshots-reported-at-sw-houston-mall-off-duty-officer-involved/285-be4b604c-9786-4afa-9944-b30726fb24de

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/plazamericas-police-shooting-video-17021029.php

https://abc13.com/czyz-harrison-deputy-constable-neil-adams-plazamericas-mall-shot-and-killed/11601198/

https://abc13.com/houston-crime-czyz-harrison-officer-involved-shooting-bellaire-boulevard/11596695/