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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 :

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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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#
