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Noemi Guzman

Age :31

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Walmart near 72nd Street and Pine Street

City : Omaha

County : Douglas

State : Nebraska

Agency : Omaha Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted kidnapping

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Omaha Police Department officers responded to a report of a woman holding a young child with a knife at a Walmart near 72nd and Pine streets. Officers located Noemi Guzman in the parking lot with a 3-year-old boy seated in a shopping cart. Police gave repeated commands for her to drop the knife. Guzman did not comply and began cutting the child. Officers opened fire, striking and killing her. The child sustained injuries to his face and hand and was transported to a hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/14/omaha-police-identify-woman-killed-during-attempted-kidnapping-walmart/
https://apnews.com/article/ea7f814b00f70d5e938142b80f915017
https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-walmart-shooting-officers-kill-woman-kidnapping/71015802
https://www.wbal.com/woman-shot-killed-by-police-after-allegedly-holding-3-year-old-at-knifepoint-at-nebraska-walmart

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Near Bokchito High School baseball field

City : Bokchito

County : Bryan

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Bryan County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to shots fired

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Bryan County deputies responded to a report of shots fired near the Bokchito High School baseball field. Deputies located a man in the area and engaged him. During the encounter, deputies opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation. Authorities have not released the man’s identity or additional details about the circumstances leading to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kxii.com/2026/04/14/officer-involved-shooting-reported-bokchito-near-high-school-baseball-field/

Shane L. Bryant

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Knoxville

City : Knoxville

County : Knox

State : Tennessee

Agency : Knox County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response following traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a man during a traffic-related encounter in Knoxville. The man drove away, and deputies pursued him. After the pursuit ended, deputies confronted him. During the encounter, deputies opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkrn.com/video/man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-knoxville/11698245/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Interstate 5

City : Portland

County : Multnomah

State : Oregon

Agency : Oregon State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Carjacking incident ending in police shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Oregon State Police responded to a reported carjacking and located a vehicle traveling on Interstate 5 in the Portland area. Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, and the driver continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit. The pursuit ended on Interstate 5, where troopers confronted the driver. During the encounter, troopers opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries. Authorities have not released the man’s identity or additional details about the circumstances leading to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kdrv.com/news/regional/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-carjacking-suspect-dead-at-i-5/article_0cbde58a-068a-4db4-92cc-8993e8484280.html

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Sacramento

County : Sacramento

State : California

Agency : Sacramento Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Carjacking incident ending in police shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Sacramento Police Department officers responded to a reported carjacking. Officers located the vehicle and attempted to stop it, and the driver continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit. The pursuit ended in Sacramento, where officers confronted the driver. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries. Additional details about the sequence of events and the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been fully released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sacramento-carjacking-suspect-dead-police-172214508.html

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #2 Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, California Highway Patrol officers attempted a traffic stop in the South Bay area. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a pursuit. During the pursuit, the vehicle collided with another vehicle. The crash killed two people. Authorities have not released the identities of those who died or the full sequence of events leading up to the collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/2-dead-after-south-bay-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, California Highway Patrol officers attempted a traffic stop in the South Bay area. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a pursuit. During the pursuit, the vehicle collided with another vehicle. The crash killed two people. Authorities have not released the identities of those who died or the full sequence of events leading up to the collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/2-dead-after-south-bay-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Broadway between North Butler Avenue and North Scott Avenue

City : Farmington

County : San Juan

State : New Mexico

Agency : Farmington Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Farmington Police Department vehicles were involved in a crash on Broadway between North Butler Avenue and North Scott Avenue at approximately 12:15 a.m. The crash involved two police vehicles and resulted in the death of an adult male. Police closed the roadway for several hours while investigating. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. Authorities have not released the identity of the man or additional details about how the crash occurred.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/man-dead-in-crash-involving-2-farmington-police-vehicles/
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/one-dead-after-crash-involving-farmington-police/3021889
https://www.tricityrecordnm.com/articles/one-person-dead-after-police-involved-crash/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Monterey Road and Leavesley Road

City : Gilroy

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : Morgan Hill Police Department; Gilroy Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #2 Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, police received an alert for a stolen vehicle reported out of Hollister. Gilroy Police Department officers located the vehicle, but it left the city before a stop was initiated. Morgan Hill Police Department officers later attempted to stop the vehicle on Monterey Road. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed into a tree and a dumpster, continued driving, then ran a red light at Monterey Road and Leavesley Road. The vehicle struck a center median and a light pole and overturned, ejecting all three occupants. Two occupants were killed and a third was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksbw.com/article/2-dead-stolen-hollister-vehicle-crash-police-chase/71017289
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/gilroy-police-chase-fatality-22206297.php
https://ground.news/article/high-speed-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-in-gilroy_66e37b

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Monterey Road and Leavesley Road

City : Gilroy

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : Morgan Hill Police Department; Gilroy Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, police received an alert for a stolen vehicle reported out of Hollister. Gilroy Police Department officers located the vehicle, but it left the city before a stop was initiated. Morgan Hill Police Department officers later attempted to stop the vehicle on Monterey Road. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed into a tree and a dumpster, continued driving, then ran a red light at Monterey Road and Leavesley Road. The vehicle struck a center median and a light pole and overturned, ejecting all three occupants. Two occupants were killed and a third was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksbw.com/article/2-dead-stolen-hollister-vehicle-crash-police-chase/71017289
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/gilroy-police-chase-fatality-22206297.php
https://ground.news/article/high-speed-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-in-gilroy_66e37b

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : City of Lubbock Cemetery

City : Lubbock

County : Lubbock

State : Texas

Agency : Lubbock Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Lubbock Police Department officers responded around 8:38 p.m. to a report of a suicidal person at the City of Lubbock Cemetery. During the response, the situation escalated into an officer-involved shooting. Officers opened fire, striking the individual. The person died following the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcbd.com/2026/04/14/lpd-responding-shots-fired-east-lubbock/

Joannie Jose Armenta

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : Neighborhood northwest of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson Police Department

Officer(s) : Joseph Jensen; Daniel Lee

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Teen killed by police during response to shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/06/2026, Tucson Police Department officers responded to a reported armed robbery at a business on North Campbell Avenue. Two teenagers entered the business, assaulted an employee, and took money and car keys before leaving in a vehicle. Officers located the vehicle near West Ajo Way, and both individuals ran into a residence in the 3700 block of South Lundy Avenue. A child inside the home was removed safely. One teenager surrendered. Joannie Jose Armenta remained inside as SWAT and negotiators attempted to get him to come out. After several hours, Armenta exited the residence and raised an object toward officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. Investigators later reported the object was a toy gun wrapped to resemble a firearm.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2026/04/14/one-teen-dead-another-facing-murder-charge-following-officer-involved-shooting-tucson/
https://www.kold.com/2026/04/14/one-teen-dead-another-facing-murder-charge-following-officer-involved-shooting-tucson/
https://www.kold.com/2026/04/14/one-teen-dead-another-facing-murder-charge-following-officer-involved-shooting-tucson/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : FM 511

City : Brownsville

County : Cameron

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Border Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, U.S. Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a vehicle near Brownsville that they believed was involved in human smuggling. The driver did not stop, and agents escalated a pursuit. During the pursuit, the vehicle rolled over on FM 511. One person was killed in the crash and four others were injured and transported to a hospital. Authorities have not released the identity of the person who died. The Brownsville Police Department is investigating the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://myrgv.com/alerts-brh/2026/04/13/one-dead-in-fatal-rollover-near-brownsville-following-pursuit-with-border-patrol/
https://www.krgv.com/news/one-person-in-custody-after-suspected-human-smuggling-attempt-ends-in-deadly-crash-near-brownsville/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : Near Sossaman Road and Hunt Highway

City : Queen Creek

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Queen Creek Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during barricade situation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Queen Creek police officers responded to a home near Sossaman Road and Hunt Highway after reports of a shooting. A man was found with life-threatening injuries and transported to a hospital. The person identified as the shooter barricaded himself inside the home. Deputies and officers attempted to apprehend him. During the confrontation, officers opened fire. He was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/queen-creek/one-dead-one-hospitalized-after-shooting-involving-officers-in-queen-creek

Nicholas Maslowski

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : South 35th Street viaduct near West National Avenue

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit tied to homicide investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Milwaukee Police Department officers investigated a homicide that occurred earlier in the day near South 7th Street and West Mitchell Street. Officers later located a vehicle believed to be connected to that homicide and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, identified as Nicholas Maslowski, continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed near the South 35th Street viaduct and West National Avenue. After the crash, Maslowski exited the vehicle and fired at officers. Multiple officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. Eight officers discharged their weapons. The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-police-presence-35th-national-citys-south-side
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/13/milwaukee-police-shoot-person-on-citys-south-side-sources-confirm/89598151007/
https://www.wisn.com/article/deadly-early-morning-shooting-under-investigation-on-milwaukees-south-side/71002508
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/milwaukee-county/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-milwaukee-at-35th-and-national-sources-confirm

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : South of Interstate 10 and FM 1463

City : Katy

County : Fort Bend

State : Texas

Agency : Brookshire Police Department; Katy Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Brookshire Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle at a high rate of speed into the City of Katy, where Katy Police Department officers joined the pursuit. The vehicle stopped in an area south of Interstate 10 and FM 1463. The man exited the vehicle and ran on foot with a gun. Officers opened fire during an exchange of gunfire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/post/suspect-shot-killed-officers-following-pursuit-ending-katy-according-brookshire-police-department/18886888/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : 200 block of East Boulevard North

City : Rapid City

County : Pennington

State : South Dakota

Agency : Rapid City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to reported shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Rapid City Police Department officers responded to reports of a man firing a gun in the area of East Boulevard North. Officers located the man and attempted to make contact. Police reported he had a gun and did not comply with commands. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_10ea81da-b8c3-4472-8740-cc56f212beac.html
https://www.kotatv.com/2026/04/13/state-authorities-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-rapid-city/
https://www.newscenter1.tv/news/rapid-city-police-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation/article_1c6f0d6e-f9c2-11ee-9a6b-7b4b3c0c9a2d.html

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Route 11

City : LaFayette

County : Onondaga

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, New York State Police encountered a man driving on Route 11 in LaFayette after he struck and killed a woman with his vehicle. Police engaged the driver, and officers opened fire, killing him. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2026/04/12/nysp--driver-fatally-shot-by-police-in-lafayette-after-striking--killing-woman

Name Withheld

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Interstate 39/90/94 near County Highway CS interchange

City : Caledonia

County : Columbia

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, deputies received information from Dane County that a vehicle connected to a reported kidnapping was entering Columbia County. Police chased the vehicle on Interstate 39/90/94. The driver traveled the wrong way on the interstate in a construction zone and struck another vehicle near mile marker 110.4. He continued driving, left the roadway, and became stuck. He then ran into a nearby field. Officers pursued him on foot. Under unclear circumstances, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities stated he had a gun and was experiencing a mental health crisis during the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/04/12/suspect-dies-by-suicide-after-crashing-during-columbia-county-chase/

Brian Huggins

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Blair High Road and Potter Street

City : Omaha

County : Douglas

State : Nebraska

Agency : Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Douglas County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call near Blair High Road and Potter Street after a report that a man had forced entry into an apartment. Brian Huggins attempted to enter the residence and damaged the door and windows. When deputies arrived, he shot a deputy, striking him in the arm and chest. Officers engaged him during the response and opened fire, killing him. The injured deputy was transported to a hospital and underwent surgery.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/12/alert-center-douglas-county-deputy-hospitalized-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/13/you-could-tell-he-had-like-demons-him-neighbors-recall-deadly-encounter/

Timotheus Reed

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : 2415 Montclair Road

City : Leesburg

County : Lake

State : Florida

Agency : Lake County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to stabbing call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Lake County deputies responded to a reported stabbing at 2415 Montclair Road where a person was found with multiple stab wounds. Witnesses directed officers to the individual who had left the area on foot. Deputies located Timotheus Reed nearby. During the encounter, officers opened fire and shot him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wesh.com/article/suspect-dead-officer-involved-shooting-in-lake-county/70995958

James Robert Allison

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Stillwell Street

City : Lafayette

County : Tippecanoe

State : Indiana

Agency : Lafayette Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to report of man with gun

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Lafayette Police Department officers responded around 12:15 a.m. to a report of an intoxicated man pointing a gun at another person on Stillwell Street. Officers located the man and gave commands for him to drop the gun. Police reported he did not comply with repeated commands. Officers opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/12/intoxicated-male-with-gun-on-stillwell-st-shot-killed-by-lafayette-police-sunday-morning/89577857007/

Tommy Ray Sevier

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : State Highway 296

City : Texarkana

County : Miller

State : Arkansas

Agency : Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, Arkansas State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, a state trooper initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 296 after identifying the driver as Tommy Ray Sevier, who had an active felony warrant. Texarkana Arkansas police officers responded to assist. Sevier remained inside the vehicle and did not comply with repeated commands to exit. During the encounter, shots were fired. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is conducting the investigation and will submit findings to the Miller County Prosecuting Attorney.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/apr/13/texarkana-police-officer-fatally-shoots-man/
https://www.ksla.com/2026/04/14/arkansas-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-east-texarkana/

Antonio Christopher King

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : 100 block of East Lafayette Street

City : Dothan

County : Houston

State : Alabama

Agency : Dothan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Dothan Police Department officers responded to reports of a man with a gun threatening people near an apartment complex on South Saint Andrews Street. Officers traced the man, identified as Antonio Christopher King, to a residence in the 100 block of East Lafayette Street. As officers attempted to make contact, shots were fired from inside the residence. Officers opened fire. King barricaded himself inside, and a standoff continued for several hours while negotiators attempted to communicate with him. During the standoff, additional shots were fired from the residence. King later exited and fired again at officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.al.com/crime/2026/04/dothan-police-shoot-kill-man-who-allegedly-fired-at-officers.html
https://www.wdhn.com/news/crime/one-person-injured-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-downtown-dothan-police-say/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : 300 block of Miller Street SE

City : Christiansburg

County : Montgomery

State : Virginia

Agency : Christiansburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Christiansburg Police Department officers responded around 7:39 p.m. to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 300 block of Miller Street SE. Officers attempted to contact the man inside the home, who displayed a handgun, prompting officers to back away and establish a perimeter. Officers attempted to negotiate with him as he exited and re-entered the residence. During a second exit, he moved toward officers while holding the gun. Officers deployed less-lethal beanbag rounds in an attempt to take him into custody. The man then drew his gun, and officers opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting. The Virginia State Police is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wset.com/news/local/one-person-dead-after-police-responded-to-domestic-dispute-officials-300-block-of-miller-street-se-christiansburg-virginia-april-2026
https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/04/13/suspect-shot-killed-by-police-investigating-domestic-dispute/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Highway 26 near East Brightwood Loop Road / Barlow Trail Roadhouse

City : Welches

County : Clackamas

State : Oregon

Agency : Oregon State Police, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit following traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, an Oregon State Police trooper made contact with a driver believed to be impaired at the intersection of Highway 26 and East Brightwood Loop Road. The driver continued driving, prompting a pursuit involving state troopers and Clackamas County deputies. The pursuit continued along Highway 26 and ended near the Barlow Trail Roadhouse, where the vehicle was stopped. During the encounter that followed, officers used deadly force, striking the man. He died following the shooting. Authorities have not released the man’s identity or clarified whether he had a weapon or fired during the incident. The Clackamas County Major Crimes Team is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kptv.com/2026/04/13/man-dead-after-chase-officer-involved-shooting-hwy-26-welches/
https://katu.com/news/local/man-shot-killed-police-highway-26-barlow-pass-brightwood-loop-clackamas-county-mt-hood-major-crimes-team
https://ktvz.com/news/oregon-northwest/2026/04/13/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead-in-clackamas-county/

Anthony Griffin

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : 89 E 42nd Street

City : New York

County : New York

State : New York

Agency : New York Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during stabbing attack

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, New York Police Department officers responded to reports of multiple stabbings at the 42nd Street–Grand Central subway station. A man had entered the subway system earlier in Queens and began attacking people with a machete on the platform, injuring three individuals, all elderly. Officers encountered Anthony Griffin inside the station and gave repeated commands for him to drop the weapon. He continued moving toward officers while holding the blade. An officer opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Three victims were hospitalized with serious injuries and survived.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/11/machete-wielding-man-shot-by-police-in-new-york-city-grand-central-station
https://www.1011now.com/2026/04/11/stabbings-new-york-subway-leaves-3-hurt-officers-shoot-knife-wielding-man/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/slashing-suspect-shot-police-injuring-3-grand-central-subway/story?id=11871857
https://apnews.com/article/1cd670e7b0a302e2d51f851a74247bfd

Benito Saragoza

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : 4400 block of West Charleston Boulevard

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by car chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a crash near the 4400 block of West Charleston Boulevard near South Decatur Boulevard. Police reported that a man entered a running vehicle parked at a Walmart lot while a family member was inside the store. A passenger remained inside the vehicle. The man drove away at a high rate of speed, struck another vehicle, and continued before crashing into a rock and a light pole. The passenger sustained critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he died. Police took the driver into custody and stated the incident involved robbery, kidnapping, and auto theft.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news3lv.com/news/local/las-vegas-police-investigate-fatal-robbery-auto-theft-near-west-charleston-and-decatur
https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/robbery-auto-theft-turns-fatal-near-charleston-and-decatur-says-lvmpd
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/04/12/las-vegas-police-investigating-deadly-robbery-auto-theft/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Airline Drive and Tidwell Road

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Houston Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop near Airline Drive and Tidwell Road. The driver pulled into a parking lot and exited the vehicle before officers approached. A Houston police sergeant attempted to detain him, and a physical struggle began. During the struggle, both the sergeant and the man fell to the ground. The officer’s weapon discharged, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/airline-drive-houston-police-shooting/285-28337729-aed9-4d27-b249-b613c358c0b2
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/04/11/suspect-fatally-shot-after-struggle-with-hpd-sergeant-during-traffic-stop-in-north-houston/
https://abc13.com/post/suspect-shot-killed-officer-during-traffic-stop-north-houston-police-say/18870920/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-police-sergeant-fatally-shots-man-after-traffic-stop-leads-fight

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Eastgate Mobile Home Park, State Route 125

City : Pierce Township

County : Clermont

State : Ohio

Agency : Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Pierce Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Clermont County Sheriff's Office deputies and Pierce Township police responded to a 911 call reporting a man with a gun at the Eastgate Mobile Home Park on State Route 125. A caller reported that the man was intoxicated, and a woman could be heard stating he was suicidal. Officers arrived and encountered him holding a firearm. They gave commands for him to drop the weapon. He did not comply. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead shortly after. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox19.com/2026/04/11/armed-man-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement-clermont-county-sheriff-says/
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/clermont-county/deputy-police-officer-shoot-armed-man-at-mobile-home-park-in-clermont-county-after-early-morning-911-call
https://local12.com/news/local/law-enforcement-shooting-clermont-county-greater-cincinnati-officer-involved-deputy-killed-intoxicated-suicide-suicidal-armed-standoff-gun-firearm-mobile-home-park-pierce-township-injured-injury

Larry Don Beiter

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Rural area near Carney

City : Carney

County : Lincoln

State : Oklahoma

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, U.S. Marshals and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to locate and arrest a man near Carney. During the operation, officers encountered him and an exchange of gunfire occurred. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the location. Authorities have released limited additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfor.com/news/suspect-killed-near-carney-after-an-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.aol.com/articles/suspect-killed-near-carney-officer-010031459.html

Adam James "Joe" Bean IV

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Cascade Boulevard near Shasta Dam Boulevard

City : Shasta Lake

County : Shasta

State : California

Agency : Redding Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Redding Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle near Interstate 5 and Highway 299 for suspected DUI and traffic violations. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a pursuit. The vehicle continued northbound on Interstate 5 before turning and exiting into the city of Shasta Lake. Officers followed the vehicle to Cascade Boulevard near Shasta Dam Boulevard, where the driver stopped. He exited the vehicle holding a handgun and shot himself. He was pronounced dead after the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/redding-police-pursuit-ends-with-mans-self-inflicted-gunshot-death

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/10/2026

Location : Highway 58 eastbound near Weedpatch Highway

City : Bakersfield

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Kern County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/10/2026, Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 500 block of South Pepper Drive. When deputies arrived, the man left the area in a vehicle. Deputies initiated a pursuit that lasted several minutes before being terminated due to unsafe driving conditions. The man continued driving and crashed on eastbound Highway 58 near Weedpatch Highway. Deputies responded to the crash location and attempted to contact him. During that contact, deputies opened fire, striking him. He died at the location. Investigators determined that a person with a gunshot wound who arrived at a hospital by private vehicle was connected to the initial shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/suspect-dies-in-kern-county-officer-involved-shooting-following-a-vehicle-pursuit-and-highway-crash
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/suspect-dies-after-deputy-involved-shooting-following-pursuit-and-crash-on-highway-58-kern-county-sheriffs-office-weedpatch-highway-california
https://kmph.com/news/local/a-person-was-killed-in-a-deputy-involved-shooting-in-kern-county

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/10/2026

Location : 200 block of East 5th Street

City : Rushville

County : Rush

State : Indiana

Agency : Rushville Police Department, Rush County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/10/2026, Rushville Police Department officers and Rush County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of East 5th Street. Reports indicated shots had been fired inside the residence. Officers encountered a man holding a firearm and gave commands for him to drop it. He did not comply. Officers opened fire, striking him. He died at the location. A woman sustained a non-life-threatening injury during the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/indiana-state-police-isp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-rushville/531-d211cf27-b6d0-4aa0-b6f4-a45e27a10031
https://www.whio.com/news/troopers-investigating-after-one-person-died-officer-involved-shooting/JXMO65RR5BB45EEDOEIXAPCJFI/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/10/2026

Location : 2700 block of South Park Avenue

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to suspicious person call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/10/2026, Tucson Police Department officers responded to a call about a man reported to be acting erratically near a residence in the 2700 block of South Park Avenue. Officers encountered the man and police stated he had a knife. Officers attempted to detain him using less-lethal methods, including a taser and pepperball launcher, which were not effective. Police reported the man continued holding the knife, and officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/man-produced-officers-with-knife-shot-killed-southern-arizona-tucson/75-a33c6205-14c4-46ee-b55f-43a217368dd6
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Police/TPD-Media-Releases/TPD-Media-Release?display=article&article_id=4127ec7
https://www.kold.com/2026/04/11/suspect-injured-officer-involved-shooting-near-park-22nd-tucson/

Danny Davis

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/10/2026

Location : 3900 block of Adkisson Drive NW

City : Cleveland

County : Bradley

State : Tennessee

Agency : Cleveland Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/10/2026, Cleveland Police Department officers responded to a call about a man with a gun at an apartment complex in the 3900 block of Adkisson Drive NW. Officers located Danny Davis and attempted to make contact. The situation escalated and Davis pointed a gun at officers. Two officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://tbinewsroom.com/2026/04/10/tbi-special-agents-investigating-cleveland-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wdef.com/man-deceased-after-cleveland-officer-involved-shooting/

Amori Elona Terrell

Age :19

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : S. East Street and the roundabout

City : Frederick

County : Frederick County

State : Maryland

Agency : Frederick County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, a Frederick County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at high speed on I-70. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets at speeds exceeding 100 mph. The vehicle exited onto Monocacy Boulevard and continued toward East Street. Shortly after, the vehicle crashed near S. East Street and the roundabout. Amori Elona Terrell was killed in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.aol.com/news/two-killed-100-mph-frederick-214354774.html
https://cityoffrederickmd.gov/newsflash/Home/Detail/8141

Donte Jerron Dejesus Jr.

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : S. East Street and Monocacy Boulevard

City : Frederick

County : Frederick County

State : Maryland

Agency : Frederick County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, a Frederick County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at high speed on I-70. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets, reaching speeds over 100 mph. The vehicle exited onto Monocacy Boulevard and continued toward East Street. During the crash near S. East Street and Monocacy Boulevard, an uninvolved bystander was struck and killed. Community members later held a birthday vigil in his honor.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.aol.com/news/two-killed-100-mph-frederick-214354774.html
https://www.aol.com/articles/community-celebrates-birthday-innocent-bystander-030150237.html

Richard Benjamin Charles

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : 16000 block of W Heatherbrae Dr

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Phoenix Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence shooting involving Richard Benjamin Charles. Police stated he shot Lori Ann Perez and then left the area. Officers later located him, leading to a standoff. During the encounter with police, he shot himself and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktar.com/arizona-news/overnight-shooting-fatal-phoenix/5845528/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/person-found-shot-to-death-in-car-west-phoenix/75-064afa28-82c9-4833-bf90-413d2c526339

Alan Joseph Candler

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : Roberts Street and Jones Street Extension

City : Lavonia

County : Franklin

State : Georgia

Agency : Lavonia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after barricaded standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Lavonia Police Department officers responded after Alan Joseph Candler struck a city employee with a vehicle and damaged city equipment. Officers secured warrants and attempted to take him into custody. Candler barricaded himself inside his apartment, and officers spent about 90 minutes attempting to get him to surrender. Police called in SWAT and surrounded the residence. During the standoff, officers exchanged gunfire with Candler. Officers shot and killed him. Multiple agencies, including the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Hart County Sheriff’s Office, responded.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/04/09/roads-closed-officers-respond-barricaded-person-georgia-police-say/
https://www.facebook.com/CodyAlcornNews/posts/pfbid02KUYyMrVfXrhocEddtAxb83puPPmkBHfLCgaDVDJdVnTAZpEKxcbarDRARRvWmynUl?rdid=zYz6sCH6LwL4Bd5o#