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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/02/2026

Location : Vine Drive / Weld County Road 84 near Pheasant Crest Drive

City : Loveland

County : Larimer

State : Colorado

Agency : Larimer County Sheriff’s Office; Colorado State Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/02/2026, a deputy with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle near East 57th Street in Loveland that was missing lights and a license plate. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a high-speed pursuit along northbound Interstate 25. The pursuit continued as the vehicle exited at Mountain Vista and traveled onto local roads, lost control, struck a power pole, and crashed, ejecting two men who were inside. One man was pronounced dead at the scene and the other died later at a hospital. A third occupant, a woman, was trapped in the vehicle and sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Crash Team and Forensics Unit responded to process the scene. Identification of the two men will be released by the Weld County Coroner’s Office.

 

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/2-dead-1-injured-after-high-speed-chase-in-larimer-county
https://kdvr.com/2-ejected-killed-crash-eluding-larimer-county-deputies/
https://www.facebook.com/fox31denver/posts/two-men-are-dead-after-a-crash-following-an-early-sunday-morning-pursuit-with-la/1434592091592252/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/02/2026

Location : Vine Drive / Weld County Road 84 near Pheasant Crest Drive

City : Loveland

County : Larimer

State : Colorado

Agency : Larimer County Sheriff’s Office; Colorado State Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/02/2026, a deputy with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle near East 57th Street in Loveland that was missing lights and a license plate. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a high-speed pursuit along northbound Interstate 25. The pursuit continued as the vehicle exited at Mountain Vista and traveled onto local roads, lost control, struck a power pole, and crashed, ejecting two men who were inside. One man was pronounced dead at the scene and the other died later at a hospital. A third occupant, a woman, was trapped in the vehicle and sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Crash Team and Forensics Unit responded to process the scene. Identification of the two men will be released by the Weld County Coroner’s Office.

 

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/2-dead-1-injured-after-high-speed-chase-in-larimer-county
https://kdvr.com/2-ejected-killed-crash-eluding-larimer-county-deputies/
https://www.facebook.com/fox31denver/posts/two-men-are-dead-after-a-crash-following-an-early-sunday-morning-pursuit-with-la/1434592091592252/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/01/2026

Location : Near LAX Airport

City : Westchester

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/01/2026, Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies located a man suspected in a homicide in Camarillo and escalated a vehicle chase that traveled through multiple areas and reached reported speeds near 100 miles per hour. The chase ended near Los Angeles International Airport in the Westchester area. Deputies found the man inside his vehicle with a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities stated the man took his own life while deputies were present. The homicide investigation and the pursuit are under review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/high-speed-chase-ends-near-lax-with-camarillo-homicide-suspect-found-dead/
https://abc7.com/westchester-police-chase-suicide-camarillo-homicide-suspect/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/murder-suspect-dies-by-suicide-after-police-chase-ends-in-westchester/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/01/2026

Location : Residential area

City : York County

County : York

State : South Carolina

Agency : York County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during encounter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/01/2026, York County sheriff’s deputies responded to a call involving a person at a residence in York County, South Carolina. During the encounter, deputies confronted a man reported to be holding a knife. Police opened fire and shot the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is conducting the investigation into the police shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wyff4.com/article/york-county-officer-involved-shooting-sled-investigation/
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/sled-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-york-county/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/york-county-officer-involved-shooting-investigation/

Name Withheld

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Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/01/2026

Location : 5700 block of South May Street

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/01/2026, Chicago police responded to reports of a man armed inside a residence in the Englewood neighborhood. Officers established a perimeter and a SWAT standoff followed that lasted approximately nine hours. After attempts to make contact were unsuccessful, officers entered the home and found the man with a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities stated the man died by suicide while police were present.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/02/01/englewood-swat-standoff-man-dead-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound
https://abc7chicago.com/englewood-swat-standoff-man-dead/
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/9-hour-englewood-swat-standoff-ends-with-man-dead/

Name Withheld

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Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/01/2026

Location : East of Pauls Valley

City : Pauls Valley

County : Garvin

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Garvin County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/01/2026, Garvin County sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a man in a vehicle east of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. The driver did not stop and police escalated a high speed chase. After the pursuit, the man barricaded himself inside a residence. A prolonged standoff followed. Deputies later entered the home and found the man dead from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities stated the man died by suicide while law enforcement was present. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.gcnst.com/news/man-dead-after-police-pursuit-and-standoff/article_
https://kfor.com/news/local/garvin-county-standoff-ends-with-man-dead/
https://www.newson6.com/story/garvin-county-standoff-man-dead-after-pursuit

Name Withheld

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Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/01/2026

Location : Near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/01/2026, Phoenix police attempted a traffic stop in west Phoenix. The driver did not stop and police escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the driver crashed into another vehicle near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. The driver, identified by police as Almanza, was critically injured and transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police stated the crash occurred during the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-fled-from-phoenix-traffic-stop-and-crashed-into-car-killing-woman
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/01/phoenix-police-chase-crash-kills-woman/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/police-chase-crash-phoenix-woman-killed/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/01/2026

Location : Rural area in Garvin County

City : Unknown

County : Garvin

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Garvin County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/01/2026, Garvin County sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a man in a vehicle in Garvin County, Oklahoma. The driver did not stop and police escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the man detonated an explosive device inside the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of the explosion. Authorities stated the explosive device was self activated. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/story/suspect-dead-due-to-bomb-explosion-after-police-chase-in-garvin-county
https://koco.com/article/garvin-county-police-chase-explosion-death/
https://www.newson6.com/story/garvin-county-chase-explosion-man-dead

Name Withheld

Age :21

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/01/2026

Location : Nexton Parkway

City : Summerville

County : Berkeley

State : South Carolina

Agency : Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/01/2026, a 21 year old driver was killed in a crash on Nexton Parkway in Summerville, South Carolina. Authorities said deputies had attempted to stop the vehicle shortly before the collision. The vehicle later crashed, and the driver died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to the Berkeley County coroner. The incident is under review by authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/21-year-old-dead-nexton-parkway-collision-police-evasion/
https://www.live5news.com/2026/02/01/nexton-parkway-crash-summerville-investigation/
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/berkeley-county-news/nexton-parkway-fatal-crash-investigation/

David Works

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/01/2026

Location : Sharpsburg Drive residence

City : Independence

County : Kenton

State : Kentucky

Agency : Kentucky State Police; Independence Police Department; Kenton County Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/01/2026, police responded to a residence on Sharpsburg Drive in Independence, Kentucky, after receiving reports that a man was experiencing a mental health crisis and making statements about harming himself. Officers from multiple agencies arrived and attempted to make contact with 62-year-old David Works inside the home. Works later came outside holding a firearm. Police opened fire, striking him. He died at the scene from gunshot wounds. Kentucky State Police are leading the investigation into the police shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox19.com/2026/02/01/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-independence/
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/kentucky-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-independence

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/01/2026

Location : Bancroft Avenue near East 14th Street

City : San Leandro

County : Alameda

State : California

Agency : San Leandro Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by a police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/01/2026, San Leandro police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of East 14th Street and Bancroft Avenue. The driver did not stop, and police escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed and overturned near Bancroft Avenue, striking parked cars. The front passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and another passenger were transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities stated an aerial unit was monitoring the vehicle at the time of the crash. The passenger’s identity has not been released.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktvu.com/news/passenger-dies-in-crash-during-police-pursuit-san-leandro
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/person-dies-after-pursuit-san-leandro/4024530/
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-leandro-police-pursuit-deadly-crash-bancroft-avenue/
https://abc7news.com/san-leandro-police-chase-crash-passenger-killed/

Ruben Almanza

Age :40

Gender :Unknown

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/01/2026

Location : Near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/01/2026, Phoenix police attempted a traffic stop in west Phoenix. The driver did not stop and police escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the driver crashed into another vehicle near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. The driver, identified by police as Almanza, was critically injured and transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police stated the crash occurred during the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-fled-from-phoenix-traffic-stop-and-crashed-into-car-killing-woman
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/01/phoenix-police-chase-crash-kills-woman/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/police-chase-crash-phoenix-woman-killed/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/31/2026

Location : Cedar Creek Marina

City : Mount Juliet

County : Wilson

State : Tennessee

Agency : Mount Juliet Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during encounter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/31/2026, Mount Juliet police responded overnight to reports of an active shooter at Cedar Creek Marina. Officers located a man on a boat at the marina after reports that one person had already been shot. During the encounter, police opened fire and killed the man. A second man who had been shot earlier was also found dead at the scene. Authorities stated the individual killed by police was the person responsible for the earlier shooting. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the review of the police shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox17.com/news/local/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-mt-juliet-cedar-creek-marina-tennessee-bureau-of-investigation-active-shooter-situation
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/01/31/standoff-ends-fatal-shooting-cedar-creek-marina-mt-juliet/

Brandon Potts

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/31/2026

Location : State Highway 69

City : Kiowa

County : Pittsburg

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Kiowa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during encounter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/31/2026, police stopped a vehicle on State Highway 69 near Kiowa, Oklahoma and attempted to make contact with the driver. During the encounter, officers shot a 35 year old man. He was given medical aid at the scene and transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation into the police shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/osbi-investigating-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-kiowa/70208612/
https://www.newson6.com/story/65bb6c3e52b9b70649a1e9c8/osbi-investigating-officerinvolved-shooting-in-kiowa
https://kfor.com/news/local/osbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-kiowa/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/31/2026

Location : 400 block of Walker Avenue

City : Camarillo

County : Ventura

State : California

Agency : Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/31/2026, a 48-year-old man was shot and killed on the 400 block of Walker Avenue in Camarillo, California. Law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire and found the man deceased at the scene. Another individual connected to the shooting left the area in a vehicle, prompting a police pursuit that continued into Los Angeles County. The pursuit ended near Los Angeles International Airport, where that individual died by suicide inside the vehicle. Authorities described the incident as a homicide followed by suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2026/01/31/camarillo-man-killed-as-suspect-dies-by-suicide-after-vehicle-pursuit/88456193007/

Bryan Radford

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/31/2026

Location : Ridgeview Drive

City : Frankfort

County : Franklin

State : Kentucky

Agency : Frankfort Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/31/2026, Frankfort police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Ridgeview Drive in Frankfort, Kentucky. Officers encountered Bryan Radford, 56, outside the home. According to police, Radford went back inside the residence and later returned holding a firearm. Officers opened fire, striking Radford. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Kentucky State Police assumed control of the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/kentucky-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-frankfort-ksp-says/article_5d7da526-d078-4be6-b8b9-125e9ae5d7db.html
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/kentucky-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-ending-in-fatality
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/01/ksp-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wtvq.com/kentucky-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-franklin-county/

Allen Josue Topete-Guevara

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/30/2026

Location : Pine Ridge Court residence

City : Fort Mill

County : York

State : South Carolina

Agency : York County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/30/2026, deputies from the York County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Pine Ridge Court in Fort Mill, South Carolina, after a report that a person was unconscious and not breathing. When officers arrived, the individual, later identified as 22-year-old Allen Josue Topete-Guevara, was conscious and found inside the house holding a knife. The person barricaded themselves in a room. A deputy instructed Topete-Guevara to put the knife down and leave the room. Topete-Guevara opened the door and moved toward the deputy while still armed, and the deputy fired, fatally wounding him. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has been requested to investigate.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/york-county/york-county-deputies-reportedly-kill-man-at-fort-mill-home-sheriff-requests-state-investigation/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/29/2026

Location : Near a roadway in Dallas

City : Dallas

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Dallas Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/29/2026, Dallas police officers attempted to stop a vehicle, and the driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through Dallas. During the pursuit, the vehicle rolled over and crashed. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No other fatalities were reported. The identity of the driver has not been released. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/suspect-dies-following-police-chase-rollover-crash-dallas/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/police-chase-rollover-crash-dallas/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-chase-rollover-crash

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/29/2026

Location : Near a roadway in Las Vegas

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed the police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/29/2026, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers attempted to stop a van, and the driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through Las Vegas for approximately 25 minutes. During the pursuit, the vehicle lost a front tire and continued driving before crashing. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No additional fatalities were reported. The identity of the driver has not been released. The crash and pursuit are under investigation by LVMPD.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/01/29/lvmpd-suspect-drove-up-80-mph-lost-tire-police-chase-deadly-crash/
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/police-chase-ends-deadly-crash-las-vegas/
https://news3lv.com/news/local/police-chase-deadly-crash-las-vegas

Name Withheld

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Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/28/2026

Location : Near a residence south of Happy

City : Happy

County : Swisher

State : Texas

Agency : Amarillo Police Department SWAT; Randall County Sheriff’s Office S.P.E.A.R. Unit; Swisher County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/28/2026, multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a SWAT incident at a residence south of Happy in Swisher County involving a man wanted on multiple felony warrants. Officers established a perimeter and communicated with the man and family members during the standoff. During the police operation, the man ingested a substance and was later found in medical distress after officers entered the residence. He was pronounced dead. Authorities stated an autopsy would determine the final cause and manner of death. The man’s identity has not been publicly released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfda.com/2026/01/28/swisher-county-officials-investigating-death-wanted-man-near-happy/
https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/suspect-dies-during-swat-standoff-in-swisher-county-amarillo-police-department-swat-randall-county-sheriffs-office-spear-unit-happy-texas
https://www.newschannel10.com/2026/01/28/swisher-county-officials-investigating-death-wanted-man-near-happy/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/28/2026

Location : METRORail station near Fulton Street

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during altercation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/28/2026, Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call involving a man at a METRORail station in north Houston. During the encounter, the man used a knife and injured a deputy. Two deputies then opened fire, striking the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured deputy was transported to a hospital and treated for a non-life-threatening injury. The man’s identity has not been released. The incident is under investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-deputy-stabbed-suspect-killed-north-houston-metrorail-station
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/28/deputy-injured-man-killed-during-incident-at-houston-metrorail-station/
https://abc13.com/harris-county-deputy-stabbed-metrorail-shooting/

John McDowell

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/28/2026

Location : First block of Gable Drive

City : Jackson Township

County : Lebanon

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/28/2026, Pennsylvania State Police troopers served a warrant at a residence in the first block of Gable Drive in Jackson Township, Lebanon County. During the warrant service, a confrontation occurred inside the home. Troopers opened fire, striking the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lebanon County Coroner. The identity of the man has not been released. State police reported the warrant was related to an ongoing investigation. The incident is under review by state authorities.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wjactv.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-in-lebanon-county-neighborhood-troopers
https://www.wgal.com/article/pa-officer-shooting-suspect-killed-warrant-service-lebanon-co/70168908
https://local21news.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-in-lebanon-county-neighborhood-troopers

Victor Lopez

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/28/2026

Location : 450 East Fourth Street parking structure

City : Santa Ana

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Santa Ana Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop escalation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/28/2026, Santa Ana police attempted to stop a vehicle near Santa Ana Boulevard and French Street after 10:30 p.m. The driver failed to yield and continued driving to a parking structure at 450 East Fourth Street. The driver exited the vehicle and dropped a handgun. The driver then moved back toward the handgun after exiting the vehicle, despite commands not to reach for it. An officer discharged a duty weapon, striking the driver in the upper torso. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Victor Lopez of Santa Ana, was pronounced dead at the scene. A loaded Walther 9mm handgun was recovered at the scene. A woman believed to be Lopez’s girlfriend and a toddler were passengers in the vehicle at the time of the shooting. The incident is under investigation by Santa Ana police and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/18-year-old-man-shot-and-killed-by-officers-in-santa-ana-parking-garage/3838485/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98JJgyTOn2Y

Stephen Thomas Ball

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/28/2026

Location : Home Depot parking area

City : Williamsburg

County : York

State : Virginia

Agency : James City County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/28/2026, James City County police officers responded after a man stabbed a woman outside a Ross Dress for Less store in Williamsburg. The man then moved to the nearby Home Depot parking area armed with a claw hammer. Officers approached the man and repeatedly issued commands to drop the hammer. Instead of dropping the hammer, the man raised it and ran toward the officers. Officers discharged their duty weapons, striking the man. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. The man was identified by the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office as 33-year-old Stephen Thomas Ball of Newport, North Carolina. Investigators are reviewing the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/virginia/williamsburg/suspect-shot-and-killed-by-james-city-police-after-stabbing-woman-at-williamsburg-shopping-plaza/291-8128cde0-2289-445a-bc59-a8ad770db8dc

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/27/2026

Location : Near Speedway Boulevard and Interstate 10

City : Tucson

County : Emo

State : Arizona

Agency : Arizona Department of Public Safety

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bicyclist bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/27/2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers attempted a traffic stop that escalated into a pursuit in Tucson. During the chase, the vehicle being pursued exited Interstate 10 near Speedway Boulevard and struck a bicyclist, killing the bicyclist at the scene. A pedestrian was also struck and injured. After the crash, a confrontation occurred between the driver and a trooper, and the trooper opened fire. The driver was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. The bicyclist’s identity has not been released. The incident remains under investigation by state authorities.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/27/bicyclist-killed-pedestrian-injured-during-pursuit-that-led-to-trooper-involved-shooting-in-tucson/
https://www.kold.com/2026/01/27/trooper-involved-shooting-shuts-down-speedway-interstate-10-tucson/
https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/tucson-police-investigating-trooper-involved-shooting-near-i-10
https://www.abc15.com/news/state/dps-investigating-deadly-chase-crash-in-tucson

Richard S. Stoner, MD

Age :67

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/27/2026

Location : 14255 Sonco Avenue

City : Windermere

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/27/2026, deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic shooting at a home on Sonco Avenue in Windermere. A woman inside the residence was shot and later transported to a hospital, where her condition was reported as stable. The shooting led to an hours-long standoff between deputies and the suspect. After efforts to have the man exit the home, deputies entered and found him dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The man was identified as 67-year-old Richard Stoner, a licensed doctor according to officials.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/deputies-identify-windermere-shooting-suspect-found-dead-after-standoff-friends-describes-typical-couple
https://www.wesh.com/article/deputies-guns-drawn-windermere-neighborhood/70161283
https://www.wesh.com/article/neighbors-react-after-deadly-windermere-shooting/70178185

Angel Melendez

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/26/2026

Location : North Park Apartments, Tillery Road

City : Knoxville

County : Knox

State : Tennessee

Agency : Knoxville Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during endangered child alert response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/28/2026, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to an endangered child alert at the North Park Apartments on Tillery Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, after credible information indicated a 15-year-old girl with the alert was inside an apartment with a 46-year-old man, later identified as Angel Melendez. Officers entered the apartment with the property owner’s consent and attempted to detain both individuals. During the encounter, Melendez produced a firearm and pointed it at officers. Officers then fired, striking him multiple times. Melendez was pronounced dead at the scene. The endangered child was unharmed and safely recovered. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the independent inquiry into the killing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/01/28/knoxville-officers-involved-shooting-while-responding-endangered-child-alert/
https://tbinewsroom.com/2026/01/28/tbi-special-agents-investigating-knoxville-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-shot-killed-while-knoxville-164521508.html

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/26/2026

Location : Longwood Drive

City : Exeter Township

County : Berks

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Exeter Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/26/2026, Exeter Township police responded to a residence on Longwood Drive after receiving a call about a man threatening self-harm while armed. Officers established a perimeter around the home and attempted to communicate with the man during a brief standoff. During the police response, the man shot himself inside the residence and died. Authorities stated there was no ongoing threat to the public. The man’s identity has not been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.readingeagle.com/2026/01/26/brief-standoff-in-eastern-berks-ends-with-armed-man-taking-his-own-life-police-say/

Christian Diaz Rendon

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/26/2026

Location : Near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during encounter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/26/2026, Phoenix police responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire inside a home in west Phoenix. Police arrived at the residence and an officer fired a weapon through a doorway into the home. Officers then entered and found two men with gunshot wounds. Christian Diaz Rendon was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man was transported to a hospital with non life threatening injuries, and a third man was detained and taken to a hospital for injuries not caused by gunfire. Family members later stated that Diaz Rendon had called 911 seeking help and was attempting to restrain another individual inside the home. Relatives disputed police accounts and said officers shot the wrong person. The Arizona Department of Public Safety assumed control of the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/27/suspect-hospitalized-after-officer-involved-shooting-west-phoenix/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/suspect-hospitalized-after-shooting-involving-police-in-west-phoenix/75-d0440a61-2b86-4b93-b55b-d497cd2865f5
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/family-of-man-shot-killed-by-phoenix-police-say-officers-shot-the-wrong-person-arizona/75-7557510f-2320-4697-b06d-31fea5f2bfc5

Antony Richardson

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/26/2026

Location : Private residence

City : Garner

County : Johnston

State : North Carolina

Agency : Johnston County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/26/2026, deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Garner, North Carolina, after a family member reported concerns about a man inside the home. When deputies arrived and made contact, authorities said the man confronted deputies while holding a firearm. Deputies opened fire, striking and killing him inside the residence. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting is being investigated by outside authorities, with findings to be reviewed by the district attorney.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/deputies-kill-armed-man-in-home-in-north-carolina-authorities-investigating/

Juan Estevez-Mesa

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/26/2026

Location : 500 block of Shady Pine Way, Pine Ridge North 1 condominiums

City : Greenacres

County : Palm Beach

State : Florida

Agency : Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/26/2026, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a double shooting at the Pine Ridge North 1 condominium complex in Greenacres after two women were shot inside a residence. The shooter, a man known to the victims, retreated into his home before deputies arrived and refused to come out. After a prolonged standoff, deputies obtained and executed a search warrant. The man was found dead inside the residence from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/greenacres/deputies-respond-to-double-shooting-in-greenacres
https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-one-dead-one-hospitalized-early-morning-shooting-in-greenacres/70140750
https://www.cbs12.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-double-shooting-in-greenacres-florida-news-palm-beach-county-sheriffs-office-crime-shooting-jog-road-crest-haven-boulevard-january-26-2026

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/26/2026

Location : Highway

City : Sweetwater

County : Monroe

State : Tennessee

Agency : Sweetwater Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/26/2026, Sweetwater Police Department officers attempted to stop a stolen truck reported out of Georgia in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Police briefly chased the truck after the driver did not stop. During the chase, the truck crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a van. Two people inside the van were killed in the crash. The driver of the stolen truck survived and was taken into custody. Authorities stated the chase was short in duration. The Tennessee District Attorney’s Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the police chase and fatal crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/01/26/two-dead-after-stolen-truck-running-sweetwater-police-hits-van-head-on-da-says/

Alrico R. Coleman

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/25/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Parkland

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Pierce County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/25/2026, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot and killed Alrico Coleman in Parkland, Washington, following a reported stabbing in a parking lot. Police said the man had stabbed another adult male and the victim’s dog, leaving both injured. Deputies located the man nearby and attempted to make contact. During the encounter, deputies said the man was holding knives and moved toward them. Deputies opened fire, striking and killing him at the scene. The injured man and his dog were transported for medical treatment. The Pierce County Force Investigation Team is leading the investigation.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/man-dog-stabbed-parkland-parking-lot-suspect-killed-by-deputies/281-bce473c0-1188-4e0b-b1d6-f6a56b55b843
https://komonews.com/news/local/stabbing-attack-on-man-and-dog-in-parkland-leads-to-deputy-involved-shooting-ois-religion-christian-weapon-search-washington-crime
https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/2026/01/25/deputy-involved-shooting-with-stabbing-suspect/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/25/2026

Location : Lyle Avenue

City : East Point

County : Fulton

State : Georgia

Agency : East Point Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/25/2026, East Point Police Department officers responded to reports of an armed robbery in East Point, Georgia. Police located the vehicle believed to be involved and chased the driver through the city. During the pursuit, police said the driver violently carjacked another vehicle, causing a crash. After the crash, officers surrounded the vehicle. Under police pressure during the active pursuit and standoff, the man shot himself. He was pronounced dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities recovered a firearm. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/armed-robbery-suspect-dead-following-violent-carjacking-and-crash-in-east-point

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/25/2026

Location : Highway 178 near Baker Street overpass

City : Bakersfield

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Bakersfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/25/2026, the Bakersfield Police Department located a reported stolen vehicle in Bakersfield, California and attempted to stop it. The driver did not stop and a pursuit was initiated. Police allegedly called off the chase but shortly thereafter on Highway 178 near the Baker Street overpass, the stolen vehicle struck a guardrail and overturned. All three juveniles inside the vehicle were ejected. One of the juveniles, the driver, died at the scene. Two other juveniles were taken to Kern Medical with severe injuries. The California Highway Patrol is assisting with the crash investigation in accordance with protocol. The identities of the people involved have not been released.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/bpd-stolen-vehicle-pursuit-ends-in-crash-on-hwy-178-severely-injuring-three-juveniles-bakersfield-kern-county-california
https://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/minor-dies-in-highway-178-crash-after-bakersfield-police-pursuit

Name Withheld

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/24/2026

Location : 2800 block of Rockdale Road

City : North Whitehall

County : Lehigh

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during encounter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/24/2026, Pennsylvania State Police troopers responded to a call about a man with a gun at a home on Rockdale Road in North Whitehall. Troopers found the man seated in the driver seat of a parked car in a driveway and attempted to communicate with him. During the standoff, police reported the man fired a handgun from inside the car and pointed the handgun toward troopers. Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team responded, and a trooper shot the man during the encounter. He was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, where he died later that day. The Lehigh County Coroner later reported an autopsy found the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lehighvalleynews.com/criminal-justice/victim-in-officer-involved-shooting-dies-identified-as-27-year-old-from-north-whitehall
https://www.tnonline.com/20260124/state-police-man-who-fired-gun-from-car-shot-by-troopers-in-n-whitehall-twp/
https://www.wgal.com/article/troopers-man-fired-gun-at-law-enforcement/70127129
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/troopers-shoot-armed-man-north-whitehall-township/4338716/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/north-whitehall-trooper-involved-shooting-164304099.html

Alex Jeffrey Pretti

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/24/2026

Location : Near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue

City : Minneapolis

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/24/2026, a 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal immigration agents during a daytime enforcement operation in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis. Bystander video shows multiple agents surrounding and physically restraining the man on a public sidewalk, forcing him to the ground moments before gunfire erupted at close range. He was pronounced dead. Federal authorities allege the operation was immigration-related and asserted the man was armed. Minneapolis police were not involved in the operation and responded only after the shooting. The killing prompted immediate protests, street closures, and sharp condemnation from local and state officials, including Minnesota’s governor and Minneapolis city leaders, who questioned the necessity and conduct of federal immigration enforcement actions in residential neighborhoods.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/24/us/minneapolis-shooting-ice
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/minnesota-governor-says-federal-agents-involved-shooting-minneapolis-2026-01-24/
https://time.com/7357547/minneapolis-shooting-ice-agent/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jan/24/minneapolis-shooting-live
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/24/us-federal-agents-shoot-another-person-in-minneapolis-governor
Video:
https://x.com/intelFromBrian/status/2015087525828653524

Barry Michael Sullivan

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/24/2026

Location : Pierce Street and West 32nd Avenue

City : Wheat Ridge

County : Jefferson

State : Colorado

Agency : Edgewater Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/24/2026, an Edgewater Police Department officer was patrolling near West 24th Avenue and Pierce Street when they observed a GMC Yukon and followed it, and the SUV soon traveled into the city of Wheat Ridge. After the vehicle crashed into another car and subsequently into a residential garage, a male passenger from the Yukon, later identified as 48-year-old Barry Michael Sullivan, exited and allegedly retrieved a firearm and shot at the officer. The officer fired at Sullivan, striking him. Sullivan was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition where he later died of his injuries. The First Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the incident. 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-man-shot-edgewater-police-wheat-ridge-dies/
https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/01/25/edgewater-police-shoot-suspect-in-wheat-ridge/

Donavan Harris

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/23/2026

Location : Highway ramp in St. Louis County

City : St. Louis

County : St. Louis

State : Missouri

Agency : St. Louis County Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/23/2026, St. Louis County Police Department officers were involved in a pursuit of a wrong way driver in St. Louis County. During the incident, the pursued vehicle collided with a marked police vehicle on a highway ramp. The driver of the civilian vehicle was killed in the crash. Two police officers inside the patrol vehicle were injured and transported to a hospital with non life threatening injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/two-officers-hurt-one-person-killed-in-wrong-way-st-louis-county-crash/
https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/01/23/two-officers-hurt-one-person-killed-wrong-way-crash-st-louis-county/
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/st-louis-county-wrong-way-crash-officers-injured-driver-killed/63-6b9a8c41-acde

Ivan Clark

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/23/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Miami Gardens

County : Miami Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami Gardens Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/23/2026, Miami Gardens Police Department officers responded to a call involving a man experiencing a mental health crisis at a residence in Miami Gardens. Police said the man was in the backyard of the home when officers encountered him. During the encounter, officers opened fire and killed the man. Authorities have not released his name or additional personal details, and limited information has been provided about the actions immediately preceding the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/01/23/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-miami-gardens/
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/miami-gardens-police-shooting-backyard/
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/33-year-old-man-shot-killed-by-miami-gardens-police/