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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/02/2026

Location : Interstate 40 near Shawnee

City : Shawnee

County : Pottawatomie

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department; Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Applicable

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2026, Oklahoma City Police Department officers responded to reports of a man impersonating a police officer and firing at officers. The man continued driving away while police pursued eastbound on Interstate 40, with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol joining the pursuit. The pursuit ended near Shawnee, where police reported the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound before officers could take him into custody. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/crime/one-man-dead-after-ocpd-ohp-police-pursuit
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-spencer-suspects-shoots-at-police-shawnee-chase/73325094

Paul Andrew Terry

Age :68

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/02/2026

Location : South 2nd Street

City : Raton

County : Colfax

State : New Mexico

Agency : Raton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2026, Raton Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call involving an armed man on South 2nd Street. Police reported Paul Andrew Terry was armed with a handgun and refused commands during the encounter. An officer fired, striking Terry. Officers rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived, but Terry was pronounced dead at the scene. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/raton-shooting-involving-police/73326726
https://www.facebook.com/20531316728/posts/10154009990506729/

Jason Anthony Green

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/02/2026

Location : Lost Nation Road

City : Willoughby

County : Lake

State : Ohio

Agency : Willoughby Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2026, Willoughby Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on Lost Nation Road. Police reported Jason Anthony Green was armed with a knife and threatening a resident with whom he had a romantic relationship. Officers attempted to subdue Green with a conducted energy device, but it was ineffective. Police reported Green continued advancing while armed with the knife, and two officers fired their weapons, striking him. Green was pronounced dead at the scene. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2026/08/willoughby-police-say-they-shot-killed-man-armed-with-knife-heres-what-we-know.html

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/02/2026

Location : Interstate 40 near State Highway 102

City : Shawnee

County : Pottawatomie

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department; Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Applicable

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2026, Oklahoma City Police Department officers responded to reports of a man impersonating a police officer who fired at officers during the initial encounter. The man continued driving away while police pursued eastbound on Interstate 40. Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol joined the pursuit, which ended near State Highway 102 east of Shawnee. Police reported the man stopped his vehicle and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound before officers reached him. Investigators recovered firearms and law enforcement-style equipment from the vehicle. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is leading the investigation. As of the latest public updates, authorities have not released the man's identity or the names of the involved officers.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/crime/one-man-dead-after-ocpd-ohp-police-pursuit
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbhPNm2ACqS/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbhPkkssufn/
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-spencer-suspects-shoots-at-police-shawnee-chase/73325094

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/01/2026

Location : Interstate 64 near Jefferson Avenue

City : Newport News

County : Newport News

State : Virginia

Agency : Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/01/2026, Virginia State Police attempted to stop a wanted fugitive, who continued driving away while police pursued on Interstate 64 in Newport News. The pursuit ended when the vehicle stopped near Jefferson Avenue. Police reported the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound before officers could take him into custody. The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/08/02/wanted-fugitive-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-after-police-chase/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/01/2026

Location : Farm to Market Road 488

City : Fairfield

County : Freestone

State : Texas

Agency : Freestone County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/01/2026, at approximately 7:33 p.m., a Freestone County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver continued driving away while police pursued. The pursuit lasted approximately 26 minutes and reached speeds exceeding 125 mph before ending on the side of Farm to Market Road 488 near Fairfield. Police reported a physical altercation occurred between the deputy and the driver after the vehicle stopped. The deputy fired, striking the driver. First responders provided lifesaving measures before the driver was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Three passengers in the vehicle were not injured. The deputy sustained minor injuries. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kwtx.com/2026/08/03/deputy-shoots-kills-driver-after-high-speed-chase-freestone-county/

Name Withheld

Age :69

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/01/2026

Location : 600 block of Aurora Avenue

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/01/2026, San Antonio Police Department officers responded to reports of a man waving a handgun in the 600 block of Aurora Avenue near Alderete Park. Police reported the man was standing across the street from his residence holding a loaded handgun. Officers repeatedly ordered him to drop the weapon and attempted to negotiate with him. Police stated the man did not surrender the handgun and officers perceived a threat. Five officers fired, striking the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Acting Police Chief Jesse Salame stated there was no evidence the man fired his weapon. The shooting remains under investigation and the findings will be submitted to the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney for review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/live-officer-involved-shooting-reported-near-alderete-park-police-investigating
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/crime/man-shot-killed-sapd-repeatedly-warned-to-drop-handgun-west-side-aurora-avenue-san-antonio-texas-culebra/273-ceab2caf-5740-4467-bc6d-d115a46e05db

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/01/2026

Location : Near Lindsay Road and Elliot Road

City : Gilbert

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Gilbert Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/01/2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Gilbert Police Department officers responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence near Lindsay Road and Elliot Road. Officers reported hearing a woman screaming and encountered a man matching the suspect description. The man ran into a residence where officers found two injured victims and pursued him into a bedroom, where officers shot him. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers located three stabbing victims on the property. One male victim died at the scene, one female victim later died at a hospital, and a second female survived with injuries. The East Valley Critical Incident Response Team, led by the Mesa Police Department, is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.gilbertaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6873/1379
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/08/02/two-dead-one-injured-gilbert-home-stabbing-suspect-shot-by-police/

Kylie Hoogendorn

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : Native Alaskan

Date : 08/01/2026

Location : Intersection of 36th Avenue and A Street

City : Anchorage

County : Anchorage

State : Alaska

Agency : Anchorage Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Struck by speeding police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/01/2026, at approximately 1:10 a.m., an Anchorage Police Department officer responding to a call for service entered the intersection of 36th Avenue and A Street and collided with another vehicle. Kylie Hoogendorn, the driver of the civilian vehicle, and one passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. Three additional passengers and the officer were transported to hospitals with injuries. Anchorage Police stated the officer is expected to be out of work for a significant period due to injuries. The collision remains under investigation by the Anchorage Police Department.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/08/01/apd-36th-closed-due-collision-with-injuries/
https://www.anchoragepolice.com/news/traffic-investigation-a-street-and-36th-closed

Karli Quinn

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Native Alaskan

Date : 08/01/2026

Location : Intersection of 36th Avenue and A Street

City : Anchorage

County : Anchorage

State : Alaska

Agency : Anchorage Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Struck by speeding police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/01/2026, a front-seat passenger in a taxi was killed when an Anchorage Police Department patrol vehicle responding to a call for service collided with the cab at the intersection of 36th Avenue and A Street. Both vehicles caught fire following the collision. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Three rear-seat passengers and the officer were transported to hospitals with injuries. The collision remains under investigation by the Anchorage Police Department.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/08/01/apd-36th-closed-due-collision-with-injuries/
https://www.anchoragepolice.com/news/traffic-investigation-a-street-and-36th-closed

Chad Williams

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/01/2026

Location : In-N-Out Burger shopping area, Washington Street North

City : Twin Falls

County : Twin Falls

State : Idaho

Agency : Twin Falls Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Applicable

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/01/2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Chad Williams opened fire with an AR-style rifle in and around the In-N-Out Burger shopping area on Washington Street North, killing three people and wounding seven others. Witnesses and investigators reported that an armed citizen and an off-duty Idaho State Police trooper returned fire, forcing Williams to move and likely preventing additional casualties. Police searched the commercial area, evacuated nearby businesses, and established a large perimeter. Officers later found Williams dead near the restaurant from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed Williams acted alone. The FBI, ATF, and Twin Falls Police Department continue to investigate the motive and the circumstances surrounding the attack.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://idahonews.com/news/local/shooting-near-in-n-out-in-twin-falls
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/crime/twin-falls-police-responding-active-shooter-near-in-n-out/277-28f7cad9-3192-4245-ac22-9d0e1e281813
https://apnews.com/article/2b1104d872124c2733faec0ddb89ffc4
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/three-dead-idaho-shopping-center-shooting-2026-08-02/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/31/2026

Location : Meijer, 801 East Sunset Drive

City : Waukesha

County : Waukesha

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Waukesha Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after hostage situation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/30/2026 at approximately 5:51 p.m., Waukesha police responded to a reported hostage incident inside the Meijer store at 801 East Sunset Drive. Police reported that a man armed with a knife threatened multiple people inside the store and held another person against his will.
Police entered the store and confronted the man while he continued holding the hostage. Police fired their weapons, striking the man. Officers took him into custody and emergency medical personnel transported him to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The hostage sustained injuries and was also transported to a hospital. Initial information released by police stated the injuries were not life-threatening. Witnesses reported that the incident moved through several areas of the store before officers confronted the man. Some witnesses stated a customer attempted to intervene before police fired, although authorities have not confirmed those accounts.
Under Wisconsin law, the shooting is being investigated by an independent agency. As of this update, authorities have not publicly identified the deceased, released the names of the officers who fired, or announced any charging decisions.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wisn.com/article/police-shoot-suspect-in-waukesha-meijer-hostage-situation/73313154
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/waukesha-officer-shoots-knife-wielding-suspect-in-meijer-hostage-incident/
https://www.facebook.com/WaukeshaPD/posts/press-release-today-thursday-july-30-2026-at-approximately-551-pm-the-city-of-wa/1434395998720989/

Thomas Nock

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/31/2026

Location : Euclid Avenue near River Street

City : Willoughby

County : Lake

State : Ohio

Agency : Willoughby Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/31/2026, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Willoughby Police Department officers responded to a disturbance involving two armed men near Euclid Avenue and River Street. Police reported Thomas Nock of Elyria exchanged gunfire with a Willoughby police officer during the encounter. The officer returned fire, striking Nock. Officers rendered medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived, but Nock was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man was taken into custody. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation. As of the latest public reporting, authorities have not released the name of the involved officer or announced any criminal charges.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox8.com/news/fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-willoughby/
https://www.cleveland19.com/video/2026/08/02/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-willoughby-heres-what-we-know/
https://www.facebook.com/WilloughbyPolice/posts/willoughby-police-department-officer-involved-shooting26-27844on-friday-july-31-/1478709067616282

Turell Delonte Campbell

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/31/2026

Location : Fort Washington Park

City : Fort Washington

County : Prince George's

State : Maryland

Agency : Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during active shooter call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/31/2026, at approximately 6:16 p.m., officers with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police responded to Fort Washington Park after receiving reports of an active shooter. Officers encountered Turell Delonte Campbell, who police reported was armed with a handgun. During the encounter, an officer fired, striking Campbell. Officers recovered a handgun at the scene and Campbell was pronounced dead. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division assumed responsibility for the investigation, with assistance from the U.S. Park Police because the shooting occurred on National Park Service property. As of the latest public reporting, no involved officer has been identified and no body-camera footage has been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wjla.com/news/local/maryland-national-capital-park-police-prince-georges-county-division-fort-washington-park-officer-involved-shooting-handgun-officer-discharged-firearm-us-park-police-maryland-attorneys-office-investigation-july-31-2026
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/us-park-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-fort-washington-park/65-715f664f-485d-4363-af3d-bc5d6ec1ad53
https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/police-respond-to-armed-gunman-at-fort-washington-park/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/30/2026

Location : 26 Mile Road near Indian Trail

City : New Haven

County : Macomb

State : Michigan

Agency : Chesterfield Township Police Department; Macomb County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/30/2026 at approximately 12:02 p.m., the Chesterfield Township Police Department notified the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office that officers were searching for a man in connection with a reported felonious assault and an earlier attempt to stop his vehicle. Chesterfield Township police reported that the man may have been armed and experiencing a mental health crisis.
Macomb County sheriff’s deputies located the man driving near 26 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue. Deputies attempted to detain him, and police reported that he backed his vehicle into a sheriff’s patrol motorcycle. A deputy fired at him during this initial encounter. The man continued driving west on 26 Mile Road while deputies pursued him.
A short distance later, the man stopped his vehicle on 26 Mile Road between Card Road and Broughton Road and got out holding a weapon. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office reported that he moved toward the deputies. A deputy fired, striking and killing him at the scene. Reporting did not establish whether the same deputy fired during both encounters.
Witness Anna Schwarz said she saw a deputy standing behind an open vehicle door and aiming a weapon. As Schwarz and another person reached the rear of their vehicle, she heard one gunshot and left the area. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office took control of the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/macomb-county-police-shooting-suspect-killed
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/man-fatally-shot-after-confrontation-with-macomb-county-deputies/
https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/macomb-county/man-shot-killed-by-macomb-county-sheriffs-deputy-following-pursuit
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/07/30/suspect-killed-in-deputy-shooting-after-pursuit-on-26-mile-road/

John D. Wallace

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/29/2026

Location : State Highway 17 near South Blue Lake Road

City : Sugar Camp

County : Oneida

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Oneida County Sheriff’s Office; Wisconsin State Patrol; Rhinelander Police Department; Vilas County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Multiple officers from participating agencies

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/28/2026 at approximately 10:50 a.m., a Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by John D. Wallace after observing multiple traffic violations. Wallace continued driving away while the deputy pursued him. The pursuit traveled south on County Highway K from Lincoln County into Marathon County, and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the Marathon County Sheriff's Office.
At approximately 12:16 p.m., Wallace's vehicle left the roadway and crashed near the intersection of County Highway K and Rainbow Drive in the Village of Maine. Deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and Marathon County Sheriff's Office approached the vehicle and found Wallace dead inside.
The Lincoln and Marathon County sheriff's offices requested the Wood County Sheriff's Office to conduct an independent investigation. A preliminary autopsy determined Wallace died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Wisconsin State Patrol and the Marathon County Medical Examiner's Office assisted in the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjfw.com/news/local/update-man-who-led-police-on-high-speed-chase-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/article_7658ce64-2441-4fad-9544-9a378bed4c0e.html

Juan Rios

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/29/2026

Location : Towne Avenue near Bonita Avenue

City : Pomona

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department; California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/29/2026, 30-year-old Juan Rios was killed when he crashed during a police pursuit that began in Victorville and ended in Pomona. At approximately 1:33 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies attempted to stop the blue 2025 Nissan Sentra Rios was driving for an alleged vehicle-code violation in Victorville. Rios continued driving away while deputies pursued him through city streets and onto southbound Interstate 15.

The California Highway Patrol assumed control of the pursuit as Rios continued south through the Cajon Pass. The pursuit traveled onto Interstate 215 and Interstate 10 before Rios exited the freeway at Towne Avenue in Pomona.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., Rios crossed railroad tracks near Towne Avenue and Bonita Avenue, lost control of the Nissan and left the roadway. The car crashed head-on into a large palm tree outside an apartment complex. The impact caused extensive damage to the driver’s side and roof of the Nissan and broke off the upper portion of the palm tree.

Rios was the only person inside the car. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The pursuit covered approximately 50 miles from Victorville to Pomona. The California Highway Patrol investigated the fatal crash and the circumstances surrounding the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.vvng.com/fleeing-driver-killed-after-high-speed-pursuit-from-victorville-ends-in-violent-crash-in-pomona/
https://abc7.com/post/chase-ends-violent-crash-outside-pomona-apartment-complex/19596546/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/pomona-deadly-police-pursuit-driver-crashes-into-palm-tree-towne-ave/

Aaron Spencer

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/29/2026

Location : Green Tee Village Apartments, 1830 Maravilla Avenue

City : Fort Myers

County : Lee

State : Florida

Agency : Fort Myers Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Shot and killed by police during domestic standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/29/2026 at approximately 8:00 a.m., Fort Myers Police Department officers responded to Green Tee Village Apartments at 1830 Maravilla Avenue after receiving a report of a disturbance involving a firearm. Police identified the man at the apartment complex as 23-year-old Aaron Spencer.
Officers established a perimeter after Spencer barricaded himself inside an apartment. Police issued a public warning describing the location as an active scene involving a barricaded armed man and instructed residents to avoid the area. Fort Myers police deployed specialized personnel and maintained positions around the apartment complex during the standoff.
Police entered or secured the residence and found another adult man dead from a gunshot wound inside the apartment. Investigators determined that the man had been killed before police shot Spencer. Fort Myers Police Chief Jason Fields stated that information gathered during the investigation indicated Spencer had shot and killed the man inside the residence.
During the police operation, Spencer emerged or otherwise confronted officers while carrying a firearm. Fort Myers police officers shot Spencer. Officers then approached him and provided emergency medical aid, but Spencer died from his wounds at the scene.
Residents described hearing police repeatedly order Spencer to come outside with his hands raised. Witnesses reported a prolonged and tense police presence involving numerous officers surrounding the apartment complex. Police restricted access to Maravilla Avenue and the Green Tee Village property while investigators processed both fatal shooting scenes.
The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating the shooting death of the man found inside the apartment. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is independently investigating the Fort Myers police officers’ fatal shooting of Spencer.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/fort-myers-active-incident-maravilla-avenue/73294591
https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/deadly-police-standoff-apartment-fort-myers/73311533
https://www.facebook.com/fmpolice/videos/message-from-chief-jason-fields-regarding-the-maravilla-avenue-incidentaround-8-/962725983510672

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/29/2026

Location : Under Interstate 10 Freeway near Normandie Avenue and Washington Boulevard

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/29/2026 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to multiple reports of an armed man beneath the Interstate 10 Freeway near the intersection of Normandie Avenue and Washington Boulevard in the West Adams area of Los Angeles. Callers reported that the man was armed with a baseball bat, was threatening pedestrians, and had struck occupied vehicles with the bat.
Officers located the man beneath the freeway overpass while he was still holding the baseball bat. According to LAPD Capt. Mike Bland, the man continued swinging the bat at bystanders and officers after police arrived. During the confrontation, officers fired their weapons, striking the man. The department has not disclosed how many officers fired or the number of rounds discharged.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded after the shooting. Video recorded by a nearby resident showed firefighters performing CPR before transporting the man to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The shooting occurred in a busy commercial area beneath the freeway overpass. A Metro bus remained stopped inside the crime scene while detectives processed evidence. Investigators also examined a damaged minivan believed to have been struck during the incident. Nearby residents reported hearing multiple gunshots while children were playing outside.
The Los Angeles Police Department's Force Investigation Division responded to investigate the shooting. The investigation includes review of body-worn camera recordings, witness statements, physical evidence, dispatch recordings, and the actions of the involved officers. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office will also review the shooting following completion of the investigation. As of the latest available information, the decedent has not been publicly identified and the names of the involved officers have not been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/south-los-angeles-10-freeway-lapd-shooting-normandie-avenue/
https://abc7.com/post/lapd-shooting-man-fatally-shot-police-allegedly-swinging-bat-south-la/19599736/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/south-la-police-shooting-investigation/3923603/

Zhengfeng Bo

Age :67

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 07/29/2026

Location : 2400 block of Wandering Ridge Drive

City : Chino Hills

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Pending release

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/29/2026, at approximately 10:14 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of gunfire and a person screaming for help in the 2100 block of Monteverde Drive in Chino Hills. Investigators determined that 67-year-old Zhengfeng Bo and his brother, Jianquan Bo, allegedly interrupted electrical service to the residence of 60-year-old Shukur Aikebaer in an apparent attempt to lure him outside. When Aikebaer came outside to inspect the electrical panel, he was shot and forced into the trunk of a Nissan Altima with Oregon license plates. Investigators are examining whether the power outage was deliberately staged as part of the kidnapping.
Deputies responding to the shooting observed the Nissan leaving the area at a high rate of speed and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle continued driving away, leading deputies on an approximately one- to two-mile pursuit before stopping in the 2400 block of Wandering Ridge Drive. At the time deputies initiated the stop, they were unaware that Aikebaer was inside the trunk.
After the vehicle stopped, Jianquan Bo exited and surrendered. Zhengfeng Bo exited separately but ignored deputies' commands. He walked to the rear of the vehicle, opened the trunk, and fired another shot into Aikebaer while deputies watched. Deputies immediately fired, striking Zhengfeng Bo. Deputies then opened the trunk, discovered Aikebaer suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and rendered aid until paramedics arrived. Zhengfeng Bo and Aikebaer were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators later confirmed that Zhengfeng Bo and Aikebaer had previously worked together. Business records obtained during the investigation show both men held roles in at least two limited liability companies. Court records also show Zhengfeng Bo was involved in civil litigation concerning ownership and control of an approximately $20 million Pasadena apartment complex. According to Bo's attorney, Aikebaer was not a party to those lawsuits but had acted as a "middleman" who introduced Bo to the individual with whom he was in the business dispute. Authorities have not identified a motive but are investigating whether the business relationship contributed to the kidnapping and homicide.
Detectives served a search warrant at the Irvine residence shared by Zhengfeng Bo and Jianquan Bo, recovering evidence related to the investigation. Jianquan Bo was arrested on murder and kidnapping charges and remains held without bail while the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the case.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dailybulletin.com/2026/07/30/2-dead-after-deputies-pull-over-suspects-car-in-chino-hills-with-body-fatally-shoot-driver/
https://ktla.com/news/california/chino-hills-suspect-shoots-victim-trunk-deputies/
https://abc7.com/post/chino-hills-update-deputies-serve-search-warrant-irvine-home-connection-deadly-kidnapping-shooting/19606302/
https://nixle.us/HHF5M
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2026/07/31/chino-hills-shooting-victim-irvine-suspect-new-each-other-from-work-authorities-say/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/29/2026

Location : Washington Street

City : Abington

County : Plymouth

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Abington Police Department

Officer(s) : Multiple officers

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/29/2026 at approximately 7:50 a.m., an Abington Police Department officer attempted to stop a stolen Hyundai Santa Fe after locating it in Abington. The driver continued driving away while police pursued. Moments later, the SUV left the roadway and struck a tree near 877 Washington Street.
The female passenger was ejected from the SUV during the collision and sustained life-threatening injuries. She was transported to a hospital, where she remained in critical condition for two days. On 07/31/2026, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office announced that she had died from her injuries, becoming the second fatality resulting from the crash. As of the latest public information, her identity has not been released.
Three additional teenage passengers survived with serious injuries. The driver, Sebastian Hamilton, died at the scene after becoming trapped inside the vehicle. The officer involved in the pursuit has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues.
The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office, Abington Police Department, and Massachusetts State Police continue to investigate the pursuit. Boston 25 also reported that the department's vehicle pursuit policy has come under public scrutiny following the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/abington-ma-washington-street-crash/
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/abington-ma-washington-street-crash/
https://www.abingtonma.gov/o/ap/article/3052735
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/authorities-identify-17-year-old-driver-killed-stolen-suv-crash-abington/KGKGDQ2BEZFE5FHPK7EZSTBS5E/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/an-awesome-kid-memorial-grows-remembrance-17-year-old-killed-abington-crash/IZJODHURWNALJBYXV3CFOPCMKM/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/abington-car-crash-washington-street-closed/3988748/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/07/30/abington-police-officer-placed-on-leave-after-chase-of-stolen-car-ends-in-crash-that-killed-17-year-old-boy/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/second-victim-dies-after-police-chase-deadly-crash-abington/K3ZOCE2JWNC5HE7TBVIXGUGJSQ/

Jonathan R. Barlow

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/29/2026

Location : Washington Street

City : Abington

County : Plymouth

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Abington Police Department

Officer(s) : Multiple officers

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/29/2026 at approximately 7:47 a.m., an Abington Police Department officer observed a red 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe that had been reported stolen from Brockton at approximately 3:25 a.m. on 07/28/2026. The officer checked the SUV’s registration, confirmed that it had been reported stolen and attempted to stop it on Walnut Street. Seventeen-year-old Jonathan R. Barlow continued driving away while the officer pursued.
He drove from Walnut Street onto Centre Avenue and then Washington Street. Police Chief John Bonney said the Hyundai was traveling at a high rate of speed. The pursuit covered less than one mile and lasted several minutes. The pursuing officer reported the pursuit by radio, activated the police vehicle’s emergency lights and siren and continued behind the Hyundai toward Washington Street.
Surveillance video showed the Hyundai travel through a red traffic signal before leaving the roadway and striking a tree near 877 Washington Street shortly after passing Central Street. The police cruiser remained directly behind the Hyundai but did not collide with it. After the crash, the officer immediately requested multiple ambulances.
Jonathan R. Barlow was pinned inside the wrecked Hyundai and died at the scene. Four passengers between 14 and 17 years old were seriously injured. A female passenger was ejected from the SUV. The other passengers, two males and one female, sustained life-threatening injuries. Emergency personnel transported them to area hospitals, and several were subsequently transferred to Boston hospitals for continued treatment.
Chief Bonney said investigators had not established that Hamilton stole the Hyundai and confirmed only that he was driving it after it had been reported stolen. Police had not determined where the teenagers were going or how they obtained the vehicle.
The pursuing officer had worked for the Abington Police Department for less than two years. The department placed him on administrative leave following the fatal pursuit. Bonney characterized the leave as an investigative and welfare measure rather than disciplinary action. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, Abington Police Department and Massachusetts State Police are investigating the pursuit, the officer’s actions and the fatal crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/abington-ma-washington-street-crash/
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/abington-ma-washington-street-crash/
https://www.abingtonma.gov/o/ap/article/3052735
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/authorities-identify-17-year-old-driver-killed-stolen-suv-crash-abington/KGKGDQ2BEZFE5FHPK7EZSTBS5E/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/an-awesome-kid-memorial-grows-remembrance-17-year-old-killed-abington-crash/IZJODHURWNALJBYXV3CFOPCMKM/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/abington-car-crash-washington-street-closed/3988748/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/07/30/abington-police-officer-placed-on-leave-after-chase-of-stolen-car-ends-in-crash-that-killed-17-year-old-boy/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/28/2026

Location : Cobb Parkway at Circle 75 Parkway (near The Battery)

City : Atlanta

County : Cobb

State : Georgia

Agency : Georgia State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/28/2026, a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a black Honda Civic for a window tint violation on Cobb Parkway. After initially pulling over, the driver continued driving away as the trooper approached the vehicle, leading troopers on a short pursuit south on Cobb Parkway. Traffic slowed near Circle 75 Parkway, where a trooper blocked the Honda from the front to bring it to a stop. When troopers approached the vehicle, they found the driver dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A passenger was removed from the vehicle and was not physically injured. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Department of Public Safety's Office of Professional Standards are investigating the incident.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/police-activity-closes-portion-cobb-parkway-near-circle-75-parkway
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/09/25/police-block-road-cobb-county-near-battery/
https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/cobb-county-police-chase-trooper-stops-vehicle-driver-found-dead/

Zachary Inglett

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/28/2026

Location : Georgia Highway 49 near South Camellia Boulevard

City : Fort Valley

County : Peach

State : Georgia

Agency : Byron Police Department; Peach County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Multiple unnamed officers

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/28/2026, 27-year-old Zachary Inglett of Bonaire died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police pursuit that began in Byron and ended in Fort Valley, Georgia. At approximately 11:30 p.m., a Byron Police Department officer attempted to stop Inglett after observing him driving erratically on Georgia Highway 49. Inglett continued driving away while officers pursued him at speeds exceeding 100 mph toward Fort Valley. Deputies with the Peach County Sheriff's Office joined the pursuit. During the pursuit, Inglett called 911 and told dispatchers he intended to kill himself. He eventually stopped his vehicle on Georgia Highway 49 near South Camellia Boulevard. Officers surrounded the vehicle and attempted to communicate with him. Before officers could safely take him into custody, Inglett shot himself. Officers approached the vehicle after hearing the gunshot and found him suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel responded, but Inglett was pronounced dead at the scene. No law enforcement officers fired their weapons, and no officers or members of the public were injured. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Byron Police Department to conduct an independent investigation into the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/man-dies-by-suicide-after-100-mph-chase-on-hwy-49-from-byron-to-fort-valley-sheriff-27-year-old-zachary-inglett-of-bonaire-deadly-police-chase-erratic-driving-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-gbi-investigation-chief-wesley-cannon-sh
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/peach-crawford/100-mph-peach-county-police-chase-ends-man-dying-suicide/93-7df9edfd-42e7-4ed1-9baf-831af2d8ef88

Quontavious Wilburn

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/28/2026

Location : Louisville Street near Highway 182

City : Starkville

County : Oktibbeha

State : Mississippi

Agency : Starkville Police Department

Officer(s) : Multiple unnamed officers

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/28/2026, 31-year-old Wilburn died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police pursuit in Starkville, Mississippi. At approximately 2:30 a.m., Starkville Police Department officers attempted to stop Wilburn's vehicle after observing erratic driving. Wilburn continued driving away, initiating a pursuit through the city. The pursuit ended near Louisville Street and Highway 182 after Wilburn stopped his vehicle. Officers surrounded the vehicle and repeatedly gave commands while attempting to take him into custody. Before officers could make contact, Wilburn shot himself with a handgun inside the vehicle. Officers immediately approached, removed him from the vehicle, and rendered emergency medical aid until paramedics arrived. Wilburn was transported to OCH Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities stated that no law enforcement officers fired their weapons during the incident. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was requested to conduct the independent investigation. The Oktibbeha County Coroner later identified the decedent only as 31-year-old Wilburn. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.starkvilledailynews.com/news/authorities-man-fatally-shot-himself-during-police-pursuit/article_18a7aeb7-8d5d-450e-bf44-f92c315e330a.html
https://www.wtva.com/2026/07/28/death-investigation-underway-after-overnight-incident-starkville/

John D. Wallace

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/28/2026

Location : County Highway K and Rainbow Drive

City : Village of Maine

County : Marathon

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Lincoln County Sheriff's Office; Marathon County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/28/2026 at approximately 10:50 a.m., a Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by John D. Wallace, 48, of Oregon, Wisconsin, after observing multiple traffic violations. Wallace continued driving away while the deputy pursued. The pursuit entered Marathon County, where deputies from the Marathon County Sheriff's Office joined the pursuit.
Wallace continued driving until his vehicle left the roadway near the intersection of County Highway K and Rainbow Drive in the Village of Maine. After the vehicle came to a stop, deputies approached and found Wallace suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived, but Wallace died at the scene.
The Wood County Sheriff's Office conducted the independent investigation into the incident. Investigators determined Wallace died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the pursuit ended. The Marathon County Medical Examiner ruled the death a suicide. Authorities stated no law enforcement officer fired a weapon during the incident.
The pursuit began in Lincoln County and concluded in Marathon County, resulting in a multi-agency response involving the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Marathon County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, and emergency medical personnel. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation was not assigned because the death was determined to be self-inflicted rather than the result of police gunfire.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/07/30/update-man-in-fatal-july-28-police-chase-died-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/07/28/one-dead-officer-involved-critical-incident-adams-county/

Brian P. Conrad

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/27/2026

Location : 600 block of 3rd Avenue

City : Leola

County : Adams

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/28/2026, 48-year-old Brian P. Conrad of Hancock was shot and killed by an Adams County Sheriff's deputy during a confrontation at a residence in the Town of Leola. Deputies responded to a report involving an armed individual. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, Conrad was armed with a handgun and repeatedly ignored commands to drop the weapon. During the encounter, a deputy fired his service weapon, striking Conrad. Deputies immediately rendered first aid while Waushara County EMS, which had been staged nearby because of the high-risk nature of the incident, responded to the scene. Despite lifesaving efforts, Conrad died at the scene. Investigators recovered a handgun next to him. The Adams County Medical Examiner's Office identified the decedent after notifying his family. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is leading the independent investigation, with assistance from the Sauk, Marquette, Waushara, and Juneau county sheriff's offices. Upon completion of the investigation, the findings will be submitted to the Adams County District Attorney's Office for review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsaw.com/2026/07/28/one-dead-officer-involved-critical-incident-adams-county/
https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/28/adams-county-deputy-shoots-kills-allegedly-armed-man-town-leola/
https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/29/name-released-man-who-died-following-officer-involved-shooting-town-leola/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/27/2026

Location : 9400 block of Thompson Avenue

City : Chatsworth

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Ventura County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/27/2026, Ventura County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in the 9400 block of Thompson Avenue near Chatsworth. The victim was able to leave the residence safely before the suspect barricaded himself inside the home. During the standoff, the man fired multiple shots from inside the residence, prompting a large law enforcement response that included SWAT officers, armored vehicles, drones, and crisis negotiators. Deputies established a perimeter and attempted to negotiate his surrender for several hours. During the operation, deputies heard a single gunshot from inside the residence. After tactical teams entered the home, the man was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No deputies fired their weapons. The incident remains under investigation.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/post/suspect-fires-shots-barricaded-inside-chatsworth-home-authorities-say/19584893/

Kevin Clay Adams

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/27/2026

Location : Horse trailer near Highway 13

City : Polkville

County : Smash

State : Mississippi

Agency : Smith County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/24/2026, Smith County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant from Choctaw County on Kevin Clay Adams in the Polkville area. According to authorities, Adams resisted arrest, returned to his vehicle, and fired multiple shots at deputies before fleeing into nearby woods as deputies returned fire. A multi-day manhunt involving the Smith County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals Task Force, and other law enforcement agencies followed. On 07/27/2026, investigators developed information that Adams was hiding inside a horse trailer near Highway 13. Law enforcement established a perimeter and attempted to communicate with him. During the standoff, officers heard a single gunshot from inside the trailer. Adams was subsequently found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wdam.com/2026/07/27/suspect-found-dead-ending-dayslong-manhunt-after-shooting-smith-county-deputies-sheriff-says/
https://www.wtva.com/2026/07/25/manhunt-underway-after-man-shoots-deputies-smith-county/
https://www.wapt.com/article/polkville-deputy-shooting-manhunt-smith-county/73274689
https://www.supertalk.fm/man-accused-of-shooting-at-smith-county-deputies-found-dead-in-horse-trailer/

Robert Reyes Jr.

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/27/2026

Location : Sand Point Park

City : Titusville

County : Brevard

State : Florida

Agency : Titusville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowned during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/27/2026, Titusville Police Department officers pursued a driver after receiving information from the Daytona Beach Police Department that the vehicle was connected to a homicide of the fleeing driver’s wife in Volusia County. The driver continued driving while police pursued him and entered Sand Point Park, where the vehicle crashed into a pond. Officers established a perimeter after reports the driver was armed, and SWAT officers, an armored vehicle, drones, and dive teams responded to the scene. After the vehicle was recovered from the pond, the driver, Robert Reyes, Jr., was found dead inside. Authorities stated that no officers fired their weapons. The death occurred during an active police pursuit and tactical operation. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, and the Medical Examiner will determine the final cause and manner of death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/critical-incident-reported-sand-point-park-titusville-police-say

Peter Mullis

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/27/2026

Location : Magnolia Avenue and Park Sierra Drive

City : Riverside

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Riverside Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/27/2026, officers with the Riverside Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a vehicle code violation near Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center. As officers approached the stopped vehicle, the driver accelerated away. Officers began pursuing the vehicle. Seconds later, the driver struck pedestrian Peter Mullis as he was walking near the medical center after returning from lunch. Mullis, a 42-year-old radiographer in Kaiser Permanente's Orthopedics Department, was transported into the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver fled the scene but was arrested the following day. Police identified the driver as Gene Amos Cunningham, 62, who was booked on suspicion of murder and felony hit-and-run resulting in death. Authorities said Cunningham was on parole and had outstanding felony warrants at the time of the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dailybulletin.com/2026/07/27/police-chase-of-fleeing-criver-ends-in-crash-that-kills-kaiser-employee-outside-riverside-medical-center/
https://abc7.com/post/riverside-kaiser-permanente-hospital-employee-killed-hit-run-suspect-flees-police/19587591/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/riverside-police-pursuit-kaiser-permanente-employee-killed-riverside-medical-center/

Jason Castillo

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/27/2026

Location : U.S. Highway 441

City : Bellevue

County : Marion

State : Florida

Agency : Marion County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Shot and killed by police during Amber alert

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/27/2026, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot and killed 45-year-old Jason Castillo during the recovery of a 13-year-old girl who was the subject of a Florida Amber Alert. Deputies said Castillo, who had previously dated the girl’s mother, took the child from a residence on Southwest 27th Avenue in the Shady Road Villas community near Ocala earlier that day. Authorities issued an Amber Alert and distributed a description of Castillo and his vehicle.

A FLOCK license-plate reader detected Castillo’s vehicle shortly after the alert was issued, and a witness also reported seeing it. Deputies located the vehicle traveling on U.S. Highway 441 in Belleview and attempted to stop it. Castillo continued driving away while deputies pursued him. Deputies then used a PIT maneuver, forcing the vehicle off the highway and into a roadside ditch.

Dash-camera footage released by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office shows deputies surrounding the disabled vehicle. Castillo pulled out a handgun and pointed it toward the patrol vehicles. Deputies fired multiple rounds into Castillo’s vehicle, striking him. Emergency personnel transported Castillo to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Deputies recovered the 13-year-old girl alive from the vehicle. She was evaluated by emergency personnel and returned safely to her family. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the fatal police shooting. The names of the deputies who fired their weapons had not been released at the time of reporting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.29news.com/2026/07/29/man-accused-abducting-13-year-old-girl-home-dies-shooting-during-active-amber-alert/
https://www.wcjb.com/2026/07/27/florida-amber-alert-issued-missing-13-year-old-marion-county/
https://www.wcjb.com/2026/07/28/dashcam-video-shows-amber-alert-kidnapping-suspect-point-gun-marion-county-deputies/

Yuarem Garcia-Pena

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/26/2026

Location : 6900 block of South Cicero Avenue

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department, Illinois State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/26/2026, Chicago police responded to a report that someone traveling in a pickup truck had pointed a firearm at another person. Officers located a truck matching the caller’s description and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver continued driving away. Chicago police quickly terminated that pursuit. Illinois State Police later located the same truck in the 5500 block of South Cicero Avenue. The driver initially stopped but then continued driving away, and state police requested assistance from Chicago police. At approximately 2:16 a.m., the truck left the roadway at high speed in the 6900 block of South Cicero Avenue, fell from the bridge above the railroad yard, and struck a stationary railroad boxcar. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two men and two women were ultimately killed in the crash. Authorities had not released their identities or ages at the time of reporting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/3-dead-1-injured-after-speeding-vehicle-crashes-into-train-car-while-fleeing-police-in-bedford-park-authorities-say/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/woman-2-men-killed-car-hits-train-chicago-southwest-side/

Cristofer Lopez Montan

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/26/2026

Location : 6900 block of South Cicero Avenue

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department, Illinois State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/26/2026, Chicago police responded to a report that someone traveling in a pickup truck had pointed a firearm at another person. Officers located a truck matching the caller’s description and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver continued driving away. Chicago police quickly terminated that pursuit. Illinois State Police later located the same truck in the 5500 block of South Cicero Avenue. The driver initially stopped but then continued driving away, and state police requested assistance from Chicago police. At approximately 2:16 a.m., the truck left the roadway at high speed in the 6900 block of South Cicero Avenue, fell from the bridge above the railroad yard, and struck a stationary railroad boxcar. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two men and two women were ultimately killed in the crash. Authorities had not released their identities or ages at the time of reporting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/3-dead-1-injured-after-speeding-vehicle-crashes-into-train-car-while-fleeing-police-in-bedford-park-authorities-say/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/woman-2-men-killed-car-hits-train-chicago-southwest-side/

Vanessa Morales

Age :14

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/26/2026

Location : 6900 block of South Cicero Avenue

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department, Illinois State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/26/2026, Chicago police responded to a report that someone traveling in a pickup truck had pointed a firearm at another person. Officers located a truck matching the caller’s description and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver continued driving away. Chicago police quickly terminated that pursuit. Illinois State Police later located the same truck in the 5500 block of South Cicero Avenue. The driver initially stopped but then continued driving away, and state police requested assistance from Chicago police. At approximately 2:16 a.m., the truck left the roadway at high speed in the 6900 block of South Cicero Avenue, fell from the bridge above the railroad yard, and struck a stationary railroad boxcar. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two men and two women were ultimately killed in the crash. Authorities had not released their identities or ages at the time of reporting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/3-dead-1-injured-after-speeding-vehicle-crashes-into-train-car-while-fleeing-police-in-bedford-park-authorities-say/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/woman-2-men-killed-car-hits-train-chicago-southwest-side/

Yaritza Martinez Villeda

Age :17

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/26/2026

Location : 6900 block of South Cicero Avenue

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department, Illinois State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/26/2026, Chicago police responded to a report that someone traveling in a pickup truck had pointed a firearm at another person. Officers located a truck matching the caller’s description and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver continued driving away. Chicago police quickly terminated that pursuit. Illinois State Police later located the same truck in the 5500 block of South Cicero Avenue. The driver initially stopped but then continued driving away, and state police requested assistance from Chicago police. At approximately 2:16 a.m., the truck left the roadway at high speed in the 6900 block of South Cicero Avenue, fell from the bridge above the railroad yard, and struck a stationary railroad boxcar. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two men and two women were ultimately killed in the crash. Authorities had not released their identities or ages at the time of reporting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/3-dead-1-injured-after-speeding-vehicle-crashes-into-train-car-while-fleeing-police-in-bedford-park-authorities-say/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/woman-2-men-killed-car-hits-train-chicago-southwest-side/

Name Withheld

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/26/2026

Location : State Road 54 east of Old County Road 54

City : New Port Richey

County : Pasco

State : Florida

Agency : Florida Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/26/2026 at approximately 3:45 a.m., a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed a Chevrolet Traverse traveling 74 mph in a posted 45 mph zone on State Road 54 near New Port Richey. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the 15-year-old driver continued driving away while the trooper pursued. During the pursuit, the Chevrolet reached speeds of approximately 115 mph.
Near State Road 54 east of Old County Road 54, the trooper performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver. The Chevrolet rotated onto the south shoulder, where it struck a utility pole and then a tree.
The vehicle was occupied by the 15-year-old driver and a 15-year-old male passenger, both from New Port Richey. Neither occupant was wearing a seat belt. Troopers reported alcoholic beverages were found inside the vehicle. Both teenagers sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The passenger later died from his injuries.
The 15-year-old driver remained hospitalized with serious injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol stated criminal charges are expected against the driver upon completion of the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox13news.com/news/15-year-old-driver-hospitalized-passenger-dead-after-chase-ends-pit-maneuver-fhp
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/07/26/teen-passenger-dies-after-high-speed-chase-ends-crash-pasco-county/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/26/2026

Location : 245th Street and L Avenue

City : Jefferson

County : Greene

State : Iowa

Agency : Jefferson Police Department, Greene County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/26/2026 at approximately 1:25 a.m., a Jefferson Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle. The driver continued driving away while the officer pursued. Deputies from the Greene County Sheriff's Office responded to assist with the pursuit.
The pursuit ended when the vehicle lost control and entered a ditch near the intersection of 245th Street and L Avenue in Greene County. The driver immediately exited the vehicle armed with a knife and advanced toward the Jefferson police officer. The officer fired his weapon, striking the driver. Despite being shot, the driver continued advancing and stabbed the officer in the face.
Law enforcement officers rendered lifesaving aid to the driver at the scene. He was later pronounced dead. The injured officer was transported to Greene County Medical Center, where he was treated and released. The officer was placed on critical incident leave in accordance with department policy.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation assumed the investigation at the request of the Greene County Sheriff's Office. The investigation includes the actions of the involved officer, witness interviews, physical evidence, and the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and shooting. When completed, the investigative findings will be submitted to the Greene County Attorney's Office and the Iowa Attorney General's Office for review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.1380kcim.com/2026/07/26/dci-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-greene-county/
https://dps.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-07-26/dci-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-greene-county

Andrew Isaiah Ponce

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/26/2026

Location : Apartment complex in west Fort Worth

City : Fort Worth

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Fort Worth Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/26/2026, Fort Worth Police Department officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at an apartment in the 9200 block of Renee Circle. According to police, Andrew Isaiah Ponce forced his way into the apartment and assaulted a person inside before officers arrived. Officers encountered Ponce outside the apartment holding a knife to his own throat. Police stated they repeatedly ordered him to drop the knife, but he continued advancing toward officers while armed. Officers then shot Ponce. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Family members later identified him as Andrew Isaiah Ponce, age 21, and said he had been struggling with mental health issues while working as an electrician's apprentice and attending counseling. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/two-fatal-fort-worth-officer-involved-shootings-unfold-within-24-hours/4054290/
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/father-of-man-killed-by-fort-worth-police-officer-sunday-on-truth-pursuit/
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/fort-worth-police-second-officer-involved-shooting-in-hours/287-deb3e7b9-924f-44da-8559-a078f5ad2268

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/24/2026

Location : Aegis Living, 3850 Walnut Avenue

City : Fremont

County : Alameda

State : California

Agency : Fremont Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during reported hostage situation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/24/2026 at approximately 3:38 p.m., Fremont Police Department dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a man carrying an apparent firearm and a duffel bag inside a senior living facility in the 3800 block of Walnut Avenue. Callers reported the man was inside a meeting room with two people. Multiple Fremont police officers responded to the scene.
According to Fremont Police, officers located the man inside the facility holding what appeared to be a firearm. During the encounter, officers fired their weapons, striking the man. Officers rendered medical aid until Fremont Fire Department personnel arrived. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he died. The two people reported to have been inside the room were not physically injured.
Subsequent reporting indicated the incident occurred at or between the Aegis Living and Carlton Senior Living facilities. Initial reports described the event as involving two hostages; however, investigators have not publicly confirmed the circumstances surrounding the reported hostage situation or whether the firearm recovered at the scene was an actual firearm or a replica.
Because the shooting resulted in a death involving law enforcement, the California Department of Justice Police Shooting Investigation Team assumed the criminal investigation pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506. The California Attorney General's Office announced it will independently investigate the shooting and submit its findings to the California DOJ for review.
As of the latest available information, investigators have not publicly released the decedent's identity, the names of the involved officers, body-worn camera footage, or additional details regarding the events immediately preceding the shooting. Fremont Police have stated there is no continuing threat to the public. The department's Transparency Portal indicates investigative summaries and video will be released after any criminal or civil proceedings permit disclosure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/man-dies-officer-involved-shooting-fremont/4118729/
https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/fremont-police-fatal-shooting-22359832.php