Death by Cop- 2022
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Lazaro Vargas-Yera
Case # :201
Age : 70
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 02/14/2022
Location : 1800 block of SW 6th St
City : Miami
County : Miami-Dade
State : Florida
Agency : Miami-Dade PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after killing his wife
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Lazaro Vargas-Year told Miami PD that he had shot his wife. Police engaged him in a shootout. It is unknown at this time whether he died by police fire or a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Alexander Kade Lanier
Case # :200
Age : 26
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/14/2022
Location : I-20
City : Oxford
County : Calhoun
State : Alabama
Agency : Oxford PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during carjacking
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Oxford PD saw someone steal a car at gunpoint. The man fled and a high-speed vehicle chase was escalated by police. Police alleged that the man fired several shots. When the vehicle came to an intersection. Police shot and killed the driver, Alexander Kade Lanier.
Source Links :
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/south-carolina/article258374663.html
https://www.abccolumbia.com/2022/02/14/sc-man-killed-following-chase-with-police-in-mississippi/
Not Disclosed
Case # :199
Age : Not Disclosed
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/14/2022
Location : Ind 18+Bethlehem Rd
City : Marion
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Indiana State Police, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after fleeing traffic stop
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Marion PD attempted a traffic stop at Indiana 18 and Bethlehem Road over a traffic violation. A vehicle did not stop and police escalated a chase. Police chased him into mobile home park and saw that passenger was in the vehicle with the man. The man went into a home and locked himself in. Police called the Marion Emergency Response Team and breached the home and escalated a confrontation. The man allegedly had a semi-automatic long rifle. Police claim that he opened fire. Swamp was called. They breached the home and found him dead. It is not known at this time whether he died by police bullet or self-inflicted gunshot.
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Andrew Stratton
Case # :198
Age : 34
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/14/2022
Location : Alvo
City : Lincoln
County : Cass
State : Nebraska
Agency : Cass County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
Disposition : Cleared
Open Records Summary :
Cass county deputies where sent to an assault call in which a son, Andrew Stratton, had struck his father in the head. The father called 911. He told deputies that his son was armed and in the basement. Police entered and fired a shot and killed him. Stratton was the brother of Josh Stratton, reported missing in 2018. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Josh was off his meds and his mother, Wendy Guida, has been working to piece together clues from his disappearance and posting reminders on the anniversaries of his death. His mother, Ms. Guida, said her son suffered from schizophrenia and was off his meds.She believes her son, Josh, was the victim of foul play, and losing two sons in less than five years has pushed her to the limit.
Source Links :
https://www.1011now.com/2022/02/14/domestic-assault-suspect-shot-killed-by-deputy-during-standoff/
Terry Edwin Moser
Case # :197
Age : 42
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2022
Location : 500 Hill St
City : Madisonville
County : Monroe
State : Texas
Agency : Madisonville PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in mental health crisis
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Responding to a call about a suicidal man trying to cut their own throat, police encountered victim covered in blood and armed with a knife. He allegedly would not drop the weapon and lunged at officers, when they fired the shots that killed him
Source Links :
https://www.wdef.com/madisonville-officer-shoots-man-with-a-knife/
Terry Edwin Moser
Case # :196
Age : 42
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2022
Location : 500 Hill St
City : Madisonville
County : Monroe
State : Texas
Agency : Madisonville PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in mental health crisis
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Responding to a call about a suicidal man trying to cut their own throat, police encountered victim covered in blood and armed with a knife. He allegedly would not drop the weapon and lunged at officers, when they fired the shots that killed him
Source Links :
https://www.wdef.com/madisonville-officer-shoots-man-with-a-knife/
Blain Johnson
Case # :195
Age : 37
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2022
Location : N RangelineRd+E Richland Rd
City : Columbia
County : Boone
State : Montana
Agency : Boone County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police investigating possibly stolen vehicle
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Boone County deputies were called for a vehicle stolen from a parking lot that had children inside. The man seem to realize this and did return the car quickly before fleeing on foot. Deputies were contacted when someone matching his description try to steal a second car. Police attempted to stop him and he drove away. He fled by vehicle and then on foot. Police that he “showed” a weapon. Police shot and killed him during the foot chase. He is believed to not have fired any shots
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Brandon Gale Combs
Case # :194
Age : 29
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2022
Location : 967 Concord Parkway S
City : Concord
County : Cabarrus
State : North Carolina
Agency : Concord PD
Officer(s) : Timothy Larson
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged attempted auto theft
Disposition : Cleared by DA
Open Records Summary :
Concord PD Officer Timothy Larson alleged that he saw Brandon Gayle combs trying to steal a vehicle. The further alleged that he approached him and combs ignored his commands to stop. Officer Larson engaged him in a physical fight during which he shot and killed him. The family was shown the body cam, but this was not released to the public. The footage allegedly shows that the officer fires five times from a distance of 5-10 feet and hits Combs, pauses to call in the report, and then fires again. Officer Larsen was fired but not charged. He then filed a lawsuit against the city, demanding his job back, the outcome of which is unknown at this time.
Source Links :
https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Police-shoot-kill-burglary-suspect-in-North-16915011.php
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article258355493.html
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article262939718.html
North Carolina district attorney has announced she won't prosecute
https://www.thederrick.com/ap/national/da-nc-officer-wont-face-charges-in-fatal-auto-lot-shooting/article_961becab-8f14-5a88-9bd6-323a9bec70e8.html
Not Disclosed
Case # :193
Age : Not Disclosed
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/13/2022
Location : Lacey Creek Rd
City : Salyersville
County : Magoffin
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Police shot and killed an unidentified man on Lacey Creek Road in Salyersville, Kentucky, Magoffin County on February 13, 2022. No details were found released in 4/2022
Source Links :
https://www.wowktv.com/top-stories/man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-kentucky/
https://salyersvilleindependent.com/one-dead-after-trooper-involved-shooting/
https://www.wtvq.com/fatal-trooper-involved-shooting-investigated-in-magoffin-county/
https://mountain-topmedia.com/ksp-one-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/
Ahmed Taqi
Case # :192
Age : 37
Gender : Male
Race : Middle Eastern
Date : 02/12/2022
Location : Dearborn mosque
City : Detroit
County :
State : Michigan
Agency : Dearborn PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after setting mosque on fire
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Ahmed Taqi was an Iraqi translator for US militarywho entered the Dearborn mosque and allegedly set it on fire. Dearborn PD officers shot and killed him.
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Aubrey Philips *COP
Case # :191
Age : 36
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/11/2022
Location : Dublin Blvd+Myrtle Dr
City : Dublin
County : Alameda
State : California
Agency : Alameda County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died from stroke on duty
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Officer Aubrey Phillips was in her patrol vehicle after making an arrest while on duty in Dublin when she suffered a serious and sudden medical emergency that was later diagnosed as an aneurysm. She died in the hospital.
Source Links :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26439-deputy-sheriff-aubrey-phillips
Aubrey Philips *COP
Case # :190
Age : 36
Gender : Female
Race : White
Date : 02/11/2022
Location : Dublin Blvd+Myrtle Dr
City : Dublin
County : Alameda
State : California
Agency : Alameda County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died from stroke on duty
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Officer Aubrey Phillips was in her patrol vehicle after making an arrest while on duty in Dublin when she suffered a serious and sudden medical emergency that was later diagnosed as an aneurysm. She died in the hospital.
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Officer Aubrey Phillips was in her patrol vehicle after making an arrest while on duty in Dublin when she suffered a serious and sudden medical emergency that was later diagnosed as an aneurysm. She died in the hospital.
Aubrey Philips *COP
Case # :189
Age : 36
Gender : Female
Race : White
Date : 02/11/2022
Location : Dublin Blvd+Myrtle Dr
City : Dublin
County : Alameda
State : California
Agency : Alameda County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died from stroke on duty
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Officer Aubrey Phillips was in her patrol vehicle after making an arrest while on duty in Dublin when she suffered a serious and sudden medical emergency that was later diagnosed as an aneurysm. She died in the hospital.
Source Links :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26439-deputy-sheriff-aubrey-phillips
Brendan M. Reilly
Case # :188
Age : 35
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/12/2022
Location : 98 Hancock St
City : Lexington
County : Middlesex
State : Maine
Agency : Lexington PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Lexington PD responded to a call for help in a group home. They found Brendan Riley, who was allegedly holding a knife and walking towards officers. They shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/02/12/police-officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-lexington/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/lexington-police-shooting-massachusetts-february-12-2022/39056221
James McWhorter *COP
Case # :187
Age : 31
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/12/2022
Location : I-95
City : Yulee
County : Nassau
State : Florida
Agency : Florida Dept of Agricultural Law Enforcement
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Fatal crash on duty
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Corporal James McWhorter was killed in a vehicle crash near the Agricultural Inspection Station on I-95 in Yulee, Florida.
Source Links :
ttps://www.odmp.org/officer/25942-corporal-james-mcwhorter
James Huber
Case # :186
Age : 39
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/12/2022
Location :
City : Buffalo
County : Erie
State : New York
Agency : New York State Patrol
Officer(s) : Anthony Nigro IV
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted traffic stop
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
James Huber was in Buffalo to support the Peace March of Canadian truckers. Police allege that he was speeding. He stopped on command. It is alleged that the trooper put a gun in his face and screamed F-bombs. Huber calmly said “go away”, reversed the car, was shot dead while the car lunged forward and hit concrete barrier.
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Joseph Sanchez
Case # :185
Age : 36
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 02/11/2022
Location : 200 block of Todd Rd NE
City : Puyallup
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Puyallup PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Puyallup PD responded to a call for a welfare check on Joseph Sanchez. Police shot and killed him in theprocess.
Source Links :
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/state/washington/article258330808.html
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article258937363.html
Morris Richard Jones III
Case # :184
Age : 36
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/11/2022
Location : 51st+Broadway
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arkansas
Agency : Phoenix PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Domestic shooting
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Phoenix PD officers responded to a report of a woman, later identified as 29-year-old ShatifahLobley, having been shot near 51st Avenue and Elwood Street just north of Broadway Road. An officer went to the house to help her and was invited inside by Morris Jones. Police allegedly did not enter and the officer was allegedly attacked by Jones who fired shots and injured a total of 9 officers. Police fired shots. He died by suicide under police duress.
Source Links :
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/south-phoenix/nine-officers-hurt-one-woman-dead-in-shooting-ambush-in-south-phoenix
Case # :183
Age : 41
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/09/2022
Location : Common+Scott St
City : Lake Charles
County : Calcasieu
State : Louisiana
Agency : Lake Charles PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Louisiana State Police chased Richard Malone and engaged in a shootout with him. Malone crashed during the police chase and died.
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Richard Malone
Case # :182
Age : 41
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/09/2022
Location : Common+Scott St
City : Lake Charles
County : Calcasieu
State : Louisiana
Agency : Lake Charles PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Louisiana State Police chased Richard Malone and engaged in a shootout with him. Malone crashed during the police chase and died.
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Jayden Jesse Prunty
Case # :181
Age : 22
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/09/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Jonesboro
County :
State : Arkansas
Agency : Jonesboro Police
Officer(s) : Corey Obregon
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Jayden Prunty was walking on Spruce Street. As seen on the body camera footage, Officer Corey Obregon stopped him as part of drug interdiction operation in the area. The officer “detected a strong odor of marijuana.” Prunty walked away while the officer continued to tell him to “Come here.” Prunty ran and Officer Obregon followed, and both fell to the ground. With Prunty on the ground as the officer tried to cuff him, the officer told dispatch he had a suspect “fighting.”
Prunty was allegedly reaching for something which the officer believed to be a gun. A shot is heard, which investigators allegedPrunty fired, hitting Officer Obregon in the leg. The officer then pulled his gun and fired two shots, which appeared to hit Prunty in the head as both men remained on their sides.
The officer then called for help from dispatch, saying shots have been fired. Investigators said you can hear the officer kick the other gun away. Other officers responded to the scene.Prunty died at the hospital. The full video is available HERE.
Source Links :
https://www.kait8.com/2022/03/05/order-seek-wrongful-death-suit-approved-prunty-case/
https://thebexarcountyjail.com/in-the-news/police-officer-kills-man-execution-style/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb75CrIITgk&feature=youtu.be
Not Disclosed
Case # :180
Age : 31
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 02/11/2022
Location : 1325 N Idalia Ct
City : Aurora
County : Aurora
State : Colorado
Agency : Aurora PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Not Disclosed
Event :
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Aurora PD responded to a call for an armed man who was allegedly knocking on doors inside of an apartment complex on N. Idalia Court. When officers caught up with a man, they alleged that he was uncooperative and they shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://kdvr.com/news/local/large-police-presence-in-aurora-following-officer-involved-shooting/
Dustin Booth
Case # :179
Age : 35
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/11/2022
Location : OH-63+New Garver Rd
City : Monroe
County : Butler
State : Michigan
Agency : Monroe PD
Officer(s) : Caleb Payne, Michael Doughman, Skylar Halsey, Micah Day, Austin Whitt
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
Disposition : Grand Jury Cleared, Justified by DA
Open Records Summary :
Monroe PD Police arrived at Dustin Booth’s home after his wife called 911 about a person in mental health crisis. He refused to leave his home and police engaged his friend to drive him away, so that police could pull him over. Booth was not aware of this and exited the car once it stopped. Please, assuming that he had a gun, sicc dogs on him and then, try to overpower and forcibly arrest him. Police claim that he pulled his gun. He was shot and killed by police. Family and witnesses dispute police accounts.
Source Links :
https://www.wlwt.com/article/police-one-killed-in-officer-shoot-out-in-monroe-on-friday/39056330#
David Smith
Case # :178
Age : 20
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/11/2022
Location : Rialto+Cactus Ave
City : Rialto
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Rialto PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Police pursuit for speeding with fatal crash
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
A Rialto police officer Attempted to traffic stop a black Infiniti for speeding. The driver appeared to stop, but when police approached, he sped up and drove away. Police alleged that at some point, the driver attempted to ram the police cars chasing him. The dangerous chase continued until the intersection of Rialto and cactus where he ran a red light and crashed into four other vehicles. He was injured and died. His name was David Smith. Police state that he was on parole due to a 2019 felony conviction for evading a peace officer. He is not accused of any significant crimes and seems to have fled from police base on past negative encounters.
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Terrell Russell
Case # :177
Age : 22
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/10/2022
Location : 3300 block of S Robertson St
City : New Orleans
County : New Orleans
State :
Agency : US Marshals, New Orleans PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
New Orleans PD and US marshals attempted to arrest Terrell Russell at his home. They claimed that he opened the door with a gun. Police shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_5fb25146-93f7-11ec-870f-6bef340d4953.html
Not Disclosed
Case # :176
Age :
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/10/2022
Location : Wellington Dr+Yorkshire Dr
City : Reno
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : Reno PD, Washington County PD, Bomb unit, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Reno Police responded to the 7700 block of North Virginia on “suspicious circumstances.” They were told that a man had entered a 7-Eleven location, fired shots, then fled the area. Police identified the man and Reno Police Department Critical Incident Negotiations Team arrived at a home to communicate with the man who finally barricaded himself in the residence. Special Weapons and Tactics Team finally located him inside dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Olajuwon R. Nuttall
Case # :175
Age : 29
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/10/2022
Location : US-421 22 mile marker
City : Michigan City
County : Porter
State : Indiana
Agency : Michigan City PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed in police chase crash after alleged burglary
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Source Links :
A man was followed after a burglary and Michigan city police initiated car chase. Chase continued for quite some time until the man rear-ended a semi at high-speed, was pinned inside and killed.
https://www.wndu.com/2022/02/10/michigan-city-burglary-suspect-dies-crash-during-police-pursuit/
Hunter Tice
Case # :174
Age : 23
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/10/2022
Location : 24000 block of Calle Vecindad
City : Lake Forest
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Orange County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Orange County deputies were called that a car had struck multiple parked vehicles. Police found the driver in mental health crisis, holding a knife to his chest. The man allegedly exited the vehicle, still holding a knife, and walked towards police. They shot and killed him.
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Aidan Thomas Tracy
Case # :173
Age : 32
Gender : Male
Race : Indigenous American
Date : 02/10/2022
Location : Afton Rd
City : Ellis Township
County : Cheboygan
State : Michigan
Agency : Cheboygan County SD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
Disposition : Justified by DA
Open Records Summary :
Cheboygan county deputies arrived at the home of Aidan Thomas Tracy for the purpose of a mental health welfare check. They found him allegedly holding a hatchet. They shot and killed him
Source Links :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/michigan-state-police-close-investigation-164852805.html
Aidan Thomas Tracy
Case # :172
Age : 32
Gender : Male
Race : Indigenous American
Date : 02/10/2022
Location : Afton Rd
City : Ellis Township
County : Cheboygan
State : Michigan
Agency : Cheboygan County SD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
Disposition : Justified by DA
Open Records Summary :
Cheboygan county deputies arrived at the home of Aidan Thomas Tracy for the purpose of a mental health welfare check. They found him allegedly holding a hatchet. They shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/michigan-state-police-close-investigation-164852805.html
Makari Smith
Case # :171
Age : 23
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/09/2022
Location : 7500 block of Reavis Rd
City : Stovall
County : Granville
State : North Carolina
Agency : Granville County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Granville county deputies were called to check on Macquarie Smith who had known mental health issues. Police arrived and allegedly found him with a gun. Police alleged that he shot once away from them. They shot and killed him.
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Deven Karl Moore
Case # :170
Age : 25
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/09/2022
Location : Oildale
City : Oildale
County : Kern
State : California
Agency : Kern County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted hostage-taking
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Kern County Sheriff’s Office confronted Devon Karl Moore because police said he opened fire and tried to take someone hostage in Oildale. Police shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://www.kget.com/ois/kcso-officer-involved-shooting-in-oildale/
Jose DeJesus Montoya Villa
Case # :169
Age : 31
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 02/09/2022
Location : Broncos Parkway+Parker Rd
City : Centennial
County : Arapahoe
State : Colorado
Agency : Aurora PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Aurora PD arrived at an alleged carjacking at gunpoint which ended in a hit and run. Police saw the target vehicle, allege that Jose de Jesús Montoya Villa was armed and police shot and killed him.
Source Links :
https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/10/us/colorado-church-shooting-suspect-killed/index.html
Randy Lansang
Case # :168
Age : 36
Gender : Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 02/09/2023
Location : US-1+Beville Rd
City : Daytona Beach
County : Volusia
State : Florida
Agency : Daytona Beach PD
Officer(s) : 4 unnamed officers
Cause of Death : Gunshot, taser, K9
Event : Killed by police while they were investigating prior incident
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Daytona PD swarmed an intersection at US 1 and Beville Road while looking for Randy Lanseng. Police had been investigating a previous incident. When they confronted him, he allegedly refused to get out of his car and police sicced a K9 on him and had the dog drag him out. Police alleged that he reached for a gun and shot and killed him
Source Links :
https://www.wesh.com/article/daytona-beach-police-bodycam-video-suspect-killed/39038911
Kyle Edinger 2 of 2
Case # :167
Age : 31
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/09/2022
Location : Unknown
City : York
County : 19th+Delaware
State : Nebraska
Agency : York County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash, K9 also killed
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Two people and a police K9 were killed as a result of a police chase crash in York. A deputy reportedly attempted to traffic-stop a 2008 silver Ford F-150 seen to be driving erratically in York County. The vehicle did not immediately stop and police escalated a chase in excess of 100 miles per hour and continued to Road H and Road 18 where the vehicle stopped. Police allege that the man concealed his hands and advised officers that he wanted to die. Police claim that he advanced toward the officers and took over the marked patrol canine unit.
The man gained control of the police cruiser and another chase began.
The patrol vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks. The man then exited the vehicle and stood outside the vehicle as a train approached.
Officers tried to intervene and regain control of the patrol vehicle and retrieve the canine. The man got back into the patrol vehicle and a train blocked officers on the south which the man used to turn around and approach the train at fast speeds. The man struck a bystander vehicle at the crossing. Edinger and the K9 were killed in the crash
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Brian W. Schneider
Case # :166
Age : 36
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/08/2022
Location : Dobson Rd + University Dr
City : Mesa
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Mesa PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Mesa Police allege that Brian Schneider showed up at his parents’ house with a replica gun and became confrontational. Police arrived, saw him with the replica gun and shot and killed him.
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Steve Neff
Case # :165
Age : 50
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/08/2022
Location : Kostoryz+Brawner
City : Corpus Christi
County : Nueces
State : Texas
Agency : Corpus Christi PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during man with gun call
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Steve Neff allegedly pulled a gun on a Corpus Christi police officer and was shot and killed.
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Daniel Joseph Spisso Jr.
Case # :164
Age : 55
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/08/2022
Location : 200 block of Garland Road
City : Roan Mountain
County : Carter
State : Tennessee
Agency : Carter County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during shots fired call
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Carter County were sent to a Shots Fired call. Police allege that a man was actively shooting at deputies. They shot and killed him.
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https://wcyb.com/news/local/man-shot-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-carter-county-has-died-tbi
Not Disclosed
Case # :163
Age : 38
Gender : Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/08/2022
Location : Van Zandt County Rd 2704
City : Mabank
County : Van Zandt
State : Texas
Agency : Van Zandt County SD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “Shots fired” call
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Van Zandt County deputies were sent to a disturbance call with a person firing a gun. Police claim that a 38-year-oldw as firing a gun. Police shot and killed him
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https://www.ketk.com/news/crime-public-safety/sheriff-woman-killed-after-firing-shots-at-van-zandt-county-deputy/ https://www.inforney.com/crime/deputy-shoots-kills-armed-woman-during-active-shooter-call-out-near-mabank/article_11ebe86e-8e84-11ec-b6bb-7f0f11f0b5ec.html
Case # :162
Age : 28
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/08/2022
Location : I-81/I-168 entrance
City :
County : Botetourt
State : Virginia
Agency : Botetourt County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event :
Disposition : Pending Investigation
Open Records Summary :
Gevante Dale Bolton, 28, was driving a Chevrolet Impala was headed south on I-81 and sped through a Botetourt County Sheriff deputy’s radar at 99 miles per hour. The deputy began chasing the him. He did not stop and continued south. Police allege that they stopped the chase just as they received a call that he had crashed. He had hit a tractor-trailer that was illegally parked on the entrance ramp, then caught fire.
Gevante Boltonand Dale Brown died.
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https://www.wdbj7.com/2022/02/08/one-dead-after-police-chase-crash-botetourt-county/
https://wfirnews.com/news/one-dead-and-several-injured-after-botetourt-county-wreck