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On 01/23/2026, officers from the St. Louis County Police Department were traveling on southbound Highway 67 near the Lindbergh Boulevard exit in St. Louis County when they observed a vehicle traveling the wrong way in the northbound lanes. Officers activated emergency lights and attempted to stop the vehicle. The wrong-way vehicle continued driving and collided head-on with the police unit. The impact seriously injured two officers in the police vehicle. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency medical personnel transported the officers to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Traffic investigators from the St. Louis County Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to conduct a collision investigation and determine contributing factors. At the time of reporting, authorities had not released the identity, age, or other details of the person killed in the collision.

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

On 01/23/2026, officers from the Miami Gardens Police Department responded to reports of a man armed with a firearm in the backyard of a residence in the area of Northwest 22nd Avenue near 186th Street in Miami Gardens, Florida. When officers arrived at the location, they encountered the armed man in the backyard. Officers ordered him to drop the weapon and attempted to de-escalate the situation. The man did not comply with commands and continued to hold the firearm. Officers discharged their service weapons, striking the man. Medics transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Miami-Dade Police Department and Internal Affairs units are conducting an investigation into the shooting.

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

On 01/23/2026 at approximately 4:30 a.m., officers from the Hardeeville Police Department responded to a call for service at the Super 8 Motel on Whyte Hardee Boulevard regarding a person attempting to enter parked vehicles. While investigating the call, officers encountered a man matching the description provided in the motel parking lot near the Shell gas station adjacent to the motel. Officers confronted the man as part of the active law enforcement response. During the encounter, an altercation occurred and gunfire was exchanged. The man, identified by the Jasper County Coroner’s Office as 19-year-old Jayden Jerome Holloway-Caldwell of Pawleys Island, sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital, where he later died of his injuries. A Hardeeville Police Department officer was also struck and transported to a hospital and is reported to be recovering. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has taken over the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/police-investigating-shooting-in-hardeeville/70105974
https://www.wtoc.com/2026/01/23/suspect-dead-officer-recovering-after-early-morning-shooting-hardeeville/
https://www.wtoc.com/video/2026/01/24/suspect-dead-officer-recovering-after-early-morning-shooting-hardeeville/

On 01/23/2026 just after 3:00 a.m., California Highway Patrol officers and local law enforcement engaged a vehicle that was fleeing from law enforcement in Orange, California. The pursuit did not last long, and the fleeing vehicle lost control near La Veta Avenue and Batavia Street. The vehicle split in half upon impact in the crash. A female passenger in the fleeing vehicle was killed in the collision. Officers on scene detained and arrested the driver, who was injured and taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence and evading law enforcement. The Orange Police Department confirmed that the crash happened during an active pursuit and resulted in the fatal injury of the woman who was in the passenger seat. Investigation into the circumstances, including toxicology and charging decisions for the driver, is ongoing.

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https://www.facebook.com/ktla5/posts/a-woman-was-killed-and-a-driver-was-arrested-after-a-vehicle-fleeing-from-law-en/1490311436018135/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oeaipu_UJTw

n 01/22/2026, Port Huron Police and assisting agencies responded to a domestic violence call at approximately 7:19 p.m. in the 3000 block of 26th Street, Port Huron, Michigan. Upon arrival, 18-year-old Taquan Henderson began firing shots at officers from inside a residence. Officers established a perimeter and attempted communication, during which he continued shooting at police and out of a second apartment he had forcefully entered after the initial incident. Residents in the surrounding area were ordered to shelter in place as the situation unfolded for roughly three hours. Law enforcement deployed a drone into the home to locate him, who was ultimately found dead inside from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident resulted in at least one neighboring family being displaced from their home due to its involvement as a crime scene. Port Huron Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the domestic violence call and subsequent standoff.

https://www.tv20detroit.com/news/region/st-clair-county/suspect-barricaded-inside-port-huron-home-residents-told-to-shelter-in-place
https://www.reddit.com/r/PortHuron/comments/1qlahia/domestic_violence_call_escalates_into_3hour/

On 01/23/2026 at approximately 1:52 p.m., officers from the Eugene Police Department’s Crisis Negotiation Team responded to a call concerning an armed man in the parking lot of the St. Vincent de Paul facility at 2890 Chad Drive in Eugene, Oregon. Police made verbal contact with the man and engaged in negotiation for de-escalation. The man had a handgun, made suicidal statements to officers, and was visibly armed during the encounter. Despite ongoing negotiation efforts, at approximately 2:11 p.m. the man fired a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers provided emergency medical aid and summoned Eugene Springfield Fire medics. The man was transported to a hospital where he was later declared deceased. Police confirmed that no other individuals were directly involved in the incident and that the scene was secured. Officers also communicated with nearby school and businesses to lock down and restrict access while the response was active and traffic on Chad Drive was temporarily shut down. Eugene Police are continuing any required follow-up and review under department protocol.

https://kval.com/news/local/armed-man-in-standoff-with-eugene-police-shoots-himself-on-chad-drive-police-confirm
https://nbc16.com/news/local/armed-man-in-standoff-with-eugene-police-shoots-himself-on-chad-drive-police-confirm
https://bit.ly/3YWr9rz

On 01/21/2026 at approximately 12:35 p.m., Aurora Police Department officers responded to a call reporting a dispute in a multi-unit apartment complex on the 300 block of South Broadway near North Avenue. When officers arrived, they located an adult male who was barricaded inside a residential building and armed with a knife. Officers engaged the man and gave verbal commands for him to disarm and comply. During the encounter, officers discharged their firearms after the man displayed the knife and posed an immediate threat. The man sustained at least one gunshot wound. Officers rendered emergency aid and paramedics transported him to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. In accordance with department protocols, responding officers were evaluated at a local hospital. The Fox Valley Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation into the officer actions, and the Kane County Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy. Police confirmed there was no ongoing public threat following the incident.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/aurora-illinois-news-large-police-presence-criminal-investigation-south-broadway-north-avenue-officials-say/18444421/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/aurora-police-urge-people-to-avoid-area-after-shooting-involving-officer/3879325/
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260122/news/aurora-police-shooting-investigation-broadway-north-avenue/

On 01/21/2026 at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Lacey Police Department and Thurston County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire and a man armed with a firearm barricaded inside a unit of the College Pointe Apartment complex on College Street Southeast in Lacey, Washington. Officers established a perimeter and evacuated nearby residents. Law enforcement activated the SWAT team and the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII) took operational lead for the lethal force response. Police heard gunfire from within the apartment, and at one point the armed man exited the unit and pointed a firearm in the direction of officers. An officer fired multiple rounds, striking the man. Officers provided emergency aid until medics arrived. The man, identified by his family as 30-year-old Kaleb Lewis, was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured. The OII is conducting a full investigation into the use of force in accordance with state protocol, and the Thurston County Coroner’s Office responded to the incident. The name of the involved officer and additional investigation results were released by the OII.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/barricaded-suspect-shot-killed-during-swat-standoff-lacey/
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/lacey-police-swat-standoff-fatal/
https://www.q13fox.com/news/lacey-swat-standoff-person-killed

On 01/22/2026, deputies from the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a sexual assault in progress on Circleville-Ashville Road SE near Wynkoop Road in Pickaway County, Ohio. Upon arrival, law enforcement located a man matching the description provided by the reporting party. The man was armed and did not comply with officer commands. Deputies attempted to de-escalate and order the man to disarm. The man raised a firearm and pointed it in the direction of officers. In response to the threat, a deputy discharged their service weapon and struck the armed man. Medical personnel transported the wounded man to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has taken over the investigation of the officer-involved shooting in accordance with state protocol. No deputies were reported injured in the incident.

https://nbc4i.com/news/local-news/pickaway-county/man-fatally-shot-by-officer-after-sexual-assault-reported-in-pickaway-county/
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/ohio-attorney-general-investigates-pickaway-county-officer-involved-shooting/530-
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/22/pickaway-county-officer-involved-shooting-investigation/

On 01/22/2026 at approximately 7:15 a.m., a Richmond Police Department detective, identified by the California Department of Justice as Brandon Hodges, encountered a man on westbound Interstate 80 near State Route 4 in the Hercules area of Contra Costa County. The detective was traveling in an unmarked vehicle and activated emergency lights to render aid to a gold Nissan sedan that was stopped in the left lane of the interstate. The man, later identified by the California DOJ as Luis Angel Torres Rivera, was standing near the vehicle while holding a metal object. Authorities had received prior reports that the vehicle had been driven recklessly and that the man may have been threatening other drivers. An altercation occurred between Torres Rivera and Detective Hodges during the encounter. The detective discharged his service weapon and struck Torres Rivera. Paramedics transported Torres Rivera to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The detective sustained minor injuries and received treatment. The California Department of Justice is investigating the shooting under AB 1506 requirements, and the Richmond Police Department’s Office of Professional Accountability and the Community Police Review Commission are also conducting reviews. The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and California Highway Patrol assisted at the scene and in the investigation. The California DOJ identified the detective and the decedent in its public update.

https://richmondside.org/2026/02/01/i-80-richmond-police-shooting-man-identified/
https://www.kqed.org/news/12070935/fatal-shooting-by-richmond-detective-on-interstate-80-is-under-investigation
https://richmondside.org/2026/01/22/richmond-police-involved-in-shooting-on-i-80-near-hercules-this-morning/
https://oag.ca.gov/ois-incidents/current-cases

On 01/22/2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers responded to a wrong-way crash on northbound Interstate 19 near kilometer marker 11 in Nogales after U.S. Border Patrol agents reported a vehicle fleeing from them. Authorities stated that the fleeing vehicle entered the northbound lanes traveling the wrong direction and collided head-on with another vehicle. Two occupants inside the fleeing vehicle died from injuries sustained in the collision. A third occupant in the fleeing vehicle was seriously injured. The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash also sustained serious injuries. After the crash, the driver of the fleeing vehicle exited and attempted to run but was taken into custody by law enforcement. Authorities identified the driver as Adolfo Hernandez Salazar. He was transported for medical evaluation and later booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail on multiple felony charges, including two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Interstate 19 northbound remained closed for several hours while investigators processed the crash scene.

https://www.kold.com/2026/01/23/interstate-19-northbound-closed-nogales-due-crash/
https://www.facebook.com/GreenValleyNews/posts/1722322683230608/

On 01/22/2026 at approximately 12:20 p.m., deputies from the Posey County Sheriff’s Department were searching for a man with two active felony warrants who was riding as a passenger in a tractor-trailer along State Road 69 near Copperline Road in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The driver of the semi cooperated and exited the truck, but the passenger, identified by Indiana State Police as 40-year-old Blake Fleming, exited the semi while holding a firearm to his own head. During the encounter, both deputies discharged their firearms, striking Fleming. Fleming was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were injured. Both deputies were wearing body-worn cameras at the time of the shooting. The Indiana State Police is investigating the officer-involved shooting under state protocol.

https://www.14news.com/2026/01/22/isp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-mt-vernon/
https://www.14news.com/2026/01/22/officials-give-update-on-officer-involved-shooting-that-left-one-dead-mt-vernon/

On 01/22/2026 at approximately 8:40 p.m., detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Bureau were conducting a surveillance operation in the parking lot of a Michael’s arts and crafts store at The Fallbrook Center in West Hills, California. Deputies observed a man approach a woman in the parking lot and saw him armed with a semi-automatic handgun. Detectives exited their vehicle and attempted to intervene as the man was committing an armed robbery. Deputies discharged their service weapons, striking the man. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. A semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine was recovered by law enforcement. A second individual fled the area during the incident and was taken into custody in a separate vehicle pursuit in Agoura Hills. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the shooting under department protocols. No deputies were reported injured. Local witnesses reported multiple shots fired and bullet damage to the storefront windows.

https://abc7.com/post/lapd-responding-reports-shooting-michaels-store-west-hills/18452270/

On January 22, 2026, Carrollton Police Department officers responded to a call regarding a male identified as 71-year-old William Michael Burns in connection with reports he had taken unsolicited photographs of a woman inside a LA Fitness gym, and the gym staff requested a criminal trespass warning. Officers later went to Burns’ residence to conduct a follow-up investigation. Police announced themselves and knocked, but Burns did not respond. Burns subsequently exited the home armed with a handgun. Officers issued commands for Burns to drop the weapon; according to law enforcement statements, Burns pointed the handgun at officers, leading officers to discharge their weapons and strike him. Officers immediately rendered aid but Burns was pronounced dead at the location by Carrollton Fire Rescue. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Public Integrity Unit and Carrollton PD are jointly investigating the fatal shooting, and involved officers have been placed on administrative leave per department policy. Family members have stated that Burns was nearly deaf and may not have heard officers’ commands prior to the shooting.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-carrollton
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/carrollton-texas-police-shooting-la-fitness-complaint/
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county/carrollton-police-officer-involved-shooting-71-year-old-man-william-michael-burns-la-fitness-taking-inappropriate-images/287-7e8dc713-4b76-460e-ad4f-bc71e171bf66
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2026/01/23/carrollton-police-shoot-kill-71-year-old-man-accused-of-taking-pictures-of-woman-in-gym/

On January 22, 2026, at approximately 11:39 p.m., New York State Police responded to a wrong-way collision on the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of Mount Pleasant. According to state police, a 2021 Infiniti driven southbound in the northbound lanes by 47-year-old off-duty NYPD Sergeant Tiffany P. Howell of Warwick collided head-on with a 2024 Toyota driven by 61-year-old Manuel Boitel of Peekskill. Boitel was transported to Westchester Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash. Howell was also hospitalized with injuries described by police as non-life-threatening. The New York State Attorney General’s Office was notified of the fatal collision as required under state law, and an investigation into the circumstances, including Howell’s conduct and potential impairment, is ongoing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/nyregion/nypd-crash-tiffany-howell.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/taconic-state-parkway-crash-nypd-officer-injured/
https://abc7ny.com/post/wrong-way-crash-taconic-state-parkway-nypd-officer/

On 01/22/2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers responded to a wrong-way crash on northbound Interstate 19 near kilometer marker 11 in Nogales after U.S. Border Patrol agents reported a vehicle fleeing from them. Authorities stated that the fleeing vehicle entered the northbound lanes traveling the wrong direction and collided head-on with another vehicle. Two occupants inside the fleeing vehicle died from injuries sustained in the collision. A third occupant in the fleeing vehicle was seriously injured. The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash also sustained serious injuries. After the crash, the driver of the fleeing vehicle exited and attempted to run but was taken into custody by law enforcement. Authorities identified the driver as Adolfo Hernandez Salazar. He was transported for medical evaluation and later booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail on multiple felony charges, including two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Interstate 19 northbound remained closed for several hours while investigators processed the crash scene.

https://www.kold.com/2026/01/23/interstate-19-northbound-closed-nogales-due-crash/
https://www.facebook.com/GreenValleyNews/posts/1722322683230608/

On January 22, 2026 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Savannah Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting an individual armed with a firearm in downtown Savannah near West Congress Street and later Martin Luther King Jr Drive at Bay Street. Officers located the subject later identified as 27-year-old Mark Dennis Whibbey Jr of Seabrook, South Carolina, and issued repeated verbal commands to drop the firearm. Officers attempted to deploy a Taser, which was ineffective. Whibbey continued to walk with the firearm in his hand toward a populated Riverwalk area and, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, reached behind his back toward an object in his rear waistband. Five Savannah Police Department officers then discharged their weapons, striking Whibbey multiple times. Emergency medical aid was provided, but Whibbey was pronounced dead at the location. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting the independent inquiry into the use of force, and all involved officers are on administrative leave pending the outcome.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-police-shooting-mark-dennis-whibbey-jr/70112487
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-22/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-savannah
https://www.wtoc.com/2026/01/23/new-video-shows-seconds-before-shooting-between-savannah-police-mark-whibbey-jr/
https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-police-plant-riverside/70095326

On January 22, 2026 at about 10:00 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies located 23-year-old Jaque Rabon of Loma Linda in the parking lot of the Magnolia Tyler Shopping Center in Riverside while attempting to serve an outstanding arrest warrant. During the contact police said a lethal force encounter occurred, and Rabon was struck and later pronounced dead at the location. San Bernardino Sheriff’s officials have provided limited detail about what led to the shooting and have not released whether a weapon was recovered; family members and some witnesses have stated Rabon was unarmed at the time. The California Department of Justice has taken over the independent review under state AB 1506 procedures and continues its investigation.

https://patch.com/california/banning-beaumont/deputies-fatally-shoot-man-busy-rivco-shopping-center-report
https://abc7.com/post/san-bernardino-deputies-fatally-shoot-man-parking-lot-riverside-shopping-center/18451459/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/01/24/loma-linda-man-23-killed-in-riverside-by-san-bernardino-law-enforcement/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-justice-for-jaque-rabons-tragic-loss

On January 21, 2026, San Jose Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of an armed carjacking at a San Jose car dealership. A suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Mohamed Husien of Davis, stole a vehicle and fled, leading officers into a multi-jurisdiction pursuit that took them into Hollister and San Benito County before returning to San Jose. During the pursuit, the suspect engaged in multiple confrontations with law enforcement and was armed with a handgun. At approximately 3:53 PM near Julian Street and Highway 87, Husien collided with another vehicle and exited his car, firing rounds and fracturing the skull of an SJPD sergeant. Officers returned fire; Husien was struck, and a responding patrol vehicle also struck him. He was pronounced dead at the location. An SJPD sergeant injured in the incident was hospitalized in stable but critical condition and is expected to survive. The incident is under investigation by the San Jose Police Department’s Homicide Unit, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, SJPD Internal Affairs, and the Office of the Independent Police Auditor. Body-worn cameras were activated during the encounter.

https://abc7news.com/post/san-jose-officer-injured-armed-carjacking-suspect-dead-following-shootout-chase/
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-jose-police-shooting-carjacking-chase/
https://www.ktvu.com/news/san-jose-officer-shot-after-carjacking-chase

On January 21, 2026, Grand Prairie Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Tahoe on Interstate 30 near Dallas, suspecting the driver of driving under the influence. The driver fled from officers, leading to a police pursuit. According to police, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over near Cockrell Hill Road. The driver was ejected from the SUV and pronounced dead at the location. Authorities reported numerous alcohol containers in the vehicle and believe the driver was intoxicated at the time. The crash remains under investigation by law enforcement agencies.

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/suspect-dies-following-police-chase-rollover-crash-dallas/
https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-chase-rollover-i-30

On January 21, 2026 at about 3:30 a.m., South Bend Police Department attempted to stop a stolen GMC Sierra near South and Fellows Streets. The driver, later identified as 31-year-old Tyler Straub of Mishawaka, did not stop and led officers on a short pursuit. According to police, Straub ran a red light at the intersection of Sample Street and Michigan Street and struck a Chevrolet Cruze, driven by 58-year-old Pedro Rosales of South Bend. Rosales was seriously injured and later died at a hospital. Straub and his passenger, 24-year-old Janet Binion, were taken to a hospital for treatment of their injuries and later arrested; Rosales’ name was publicly released once family was notified. No South Bend police vehicle was reported to have struck Rosales; the collision occurred when the fleeing suspect’s vehicle ran a red light. The crash remains under investigation by the St. Joseph County FACT and the South Bend Police Department’s Pursuit Review Committee.

https://www.wvpe.org/2026-01-21/man-killed-in-crash-with-auto-theft-suspect-chased-by-south-bend-police
https://www.wndu.com/2026/01/21/intersection-sample-michigan-streets-is-currently-closed-crash-south-bend/
https://www.wsbt.com/news/local/breaking-police-chase-ends-in-crash-at-main-sample-intersection-closed-investigation-injuries-officers-attempt-stop-vehicle-car-south-side-downtown-crash-in-sample-michigan-condition-unknown-south-bend-indiana
https://www.abc57.com/news/crash-leaves-sample-and-michigan-street-intersection-closed-for-morning

On 01/21/2026 at about 8:20 p.m., Yuma Police Department officers on patrol attempted to detain the driver of a vehicle leaving a residence where law enforcement had been conducting surveillance for suspected drug activity. Officers initially attempted a traffic stop; the driver did not stop and continued driving. Police located the vehicle near Colorado Street and 9th/10th Avenues, where it entered a dead-end alley. According to a preliminary body-worn camera review released by YPD, the driver appeared to use the vehicle in a manner that endangered officers, pinning one against a fence and driving toward another. Two officers discharged their firearms, striking 58-year-old Sergio Mencia Ramos. Officers immediately rendered aid, but Ramos was pronounced dead at the location. A passenger in the vehicle, a 42-year-old male, was not injured. No members of the public were reported injured. The Yuma Regional Critical Incident Response Team has been activated to conduct an independent investigation. Officers involved were placed on modified duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
 

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/driver-shot-killed-arizona-officers-during-traffic-stop-pd

On 01/21/2026 in Las Vegas Valley, officers from the North Las Vegas Police Department located a stolen Salvation Army transit bus reported earlier and began a pursuit after the driver did not stop and continued driving erratically at high speed. Metro Police air units monitored the stolen bus as it traveled across the valley. The bus ran a red light at the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Grand Canyon Drive, colliding with a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, later identified by police as 28-year-old Ali Moussaoui, was pronounced dead at the scene. The stolen bus driver was apprehended by North Las Vegas and Las Vegas police officers after fleeing on foot. The Clark County Department of Justice is investigating the fatal crash and pursuit.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/police-fatal-crash-in-north-las-vegas-involves-stolen-salvation-army-bus-3610445/
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/motorcyclist-killed-after-stolen-bus-runs-red-light-in-las-vegas/
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/01/22/motorcyclist-killed-after-stolen-bus-crash-las-vegas/
https://news3lv.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-involving-stolen-salvation-army-bus

On January 21, 2026, officers responded to an armed robbery at an AT&T store in Elyria involving a Brink’s armored truck, during which the suspect allegedly forced the truck driver at gunpoint and stole cash. Police located the suspect vehicle and initiated a multi-jurisdiction pursuit into North Olmsted, reaching high speeds. Stop sticks were deployed, immobilizing the vehicle. The suspect exited and ran to a nearby apartment complex, where he allegedly took a woman and her four children hostage at gunpoint. Video footage shows the suspect inside the apartment with the family. An Elyria police officer then discharged his firearm, striking the suspect. Officers recovered a firearm believed to belong to the suspect at the scene. The suspect was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an independent review of the officer-involved shooting. Police said the suspect’s actions posed a deadly threat to the family.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/01/22/medical-examiner-identifies-man-who-led-police-chase-after-robbery-involving-brinks-truck-elyria/
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/robbery-suspect-injured-in-elyria-police-shooting

On 01/21/2026, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence in the 800 block of Hay Meadow Drive for a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. Deputies reported that a man inside the home made threats toward law enforcement and refused commands to exit. The Richmond County SWAT team responded and established a perimeter. Deputies negotiated with the individual for more than an hour. During the standoff, deputies heard a gunshot from inside the residence. SWAT officers entered the home and located the man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He died at the location. Law enforcement did not report discharging firearms during the incident. Authorities have not publicly released the man’s name or age.

https://www.wrdw.com/2026/01/21/richmond-county-swat-team-responds-2-calls-one-them-fatal/

On January 21, 2026, deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office were in the 1900 block of Young Road in Lithonia to serve an eviction order when 49-year-old Jared Toombs opened the door with a gun visible and then closed it, prompting officers to surround the home. Deputies and SWAT negotiators attempted to get Toombs to surrender peacefully. After a nearly 12-hour standoff that included the use of tear gas and negotiation efforts, officers attempted to enter the residence. Toombs fired at law enforcement, and officers returned fire, striking him. Toombs was transported to a hospital and later died from his injuries. No officers were reported injured in the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation at the request of the DeKalb County Police Department.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-22/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-lithonia
https://www.wsbradio.com/news/crime-and-law/man-killed-after-lengthy-swat-standoff-dekalb-county/YOKEUUSQ5BB7JAOEPZ4NM2EARI/

On January 21, 2026, Illinois State Police troopers pursued a vehicle that had fled from a traffic stop in Tazewell County initiated by Washington Police Department officers for a criminal sexual assault warrant. Troopers deployed tire deflation devices on Interstate 55 southbound near the Sangamon Avenue exit in Springfield, causing the vehicle to become disabled. When officers approached the vehicle, they discovered the driver had suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The individual was transported to a local hospital and later died from the self-inflicted injury. Illinois State Police describe the incident as an ongoing investigation and have not released further details or whether a weapon was found. No shots were reported to have been fired by law enforcement during the encounter that ended the chase.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-police-chase-ends-in-springfield-and-with-shooting/

On 01/20/2026 at approximately 9:14 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Bank Street for a report of a person threatening another with a firearm. A 911 caller described the individual, who then fled the area on a bicycle. Officers located a man matching the description in the 6500 block of Eastern Avenue near the Interstate 95 southbound ramp. As officers attempted to detain him, a struggle ensued. According to police and body-worn camera footage released later, the man pulled a revolver and discharged it during the encounter. Multiple officers then returned fire, striking the man. Officers provided emergency aid until EMS arrived, but the man died at the location. No officers were injured. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is conducting the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, and involved officers have been placed on administrative duty per department protocol.

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/investigation-police-involved-shooting-southeast-baltimore
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-police-shooting-involving-officers-southeast-baltimore/70068268

On January 20, 2026, Wichita Police Department officers responded just after 1:00 a.m. to a disturbance call at an apartment complex in the 2300 block of North Woodlawn Avenue. Officers knocked on the apartment door and identified themselves. According to police, a man inside threatened to retrieve a gun and the officers withdrew from the doorway. The man then exited the apartment with a firearm and pointed it at officers. Officers discharged their weapons, striking the man. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. A second individual present in the apartment was taken into custody. The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Deaundre Daevon Hill was later identified as the man killed.

https://www.kake.com/home/one-man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting/article_7231face-8545-4b88-950f-89d0569d9a7c.html
https://www.kake.com/home/authorities-identify-man-fatally-shot-by-wichita-police-after-pointing-gun-at-officers/article_d4671dc4-d1ea-4c95-aa50-7153ded86c13.html
https://www.kwch.com/2026/01/20/one-dead-officer-involved-shooting-ne-wichita/

On January 20, 2026, Ontario Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 10 after observing criminal activity. The driver did not stop and a pursuit ensued eastbound on I-10. During the chase, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and collided with a concrete barrier. The driver was extricated from the vehicle and later died from injuries sustained in the crash. Law enforcement vehicles were not reported to have struck the driver; the fatal injuries resulted from the crash during the pursuit. The California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene and are reviewing the circumstances of the pursuit and collision.

https://kfiam640.iheart.com/featured/la-local-news/content/2026-01-20-suspect-dies-in-crash-after-police-chase-in-ontario/
https://abc7.com/post/suspect-crashes-dies-off-10-freeway-ontario-police-chase/18437581/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/driver-dies-crash-ontario-police-pursuit/

On 01/21/2026, Anaheim Police Department officers chased a driver through Orange County at high speed for reasons that have not been publicly disclosed. The pursuit ended at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Bradford Avenue in Placentia, where the chased vehicle collided with multiple other vehicles. Authorities confirmed that a bystander was killed in the crash. Several additional vehicles were damaged, and other occupants were evaluated at the scene.

https://abc7.com/post/police-chase-ends-deadly-crash-placentia/18446691/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/1-killed-in-multi-vehicle-crash-during-anaheim-police-pursuit/

On 01/19/2026, Newark Police Department officers confronted multiple individuals near Ross Street and Evergreen Avenue in Newark. During the encounter, an officer fired his weapon, striking Wali Bey, 43, and another person. Police transported both individuals to a hospital, where Bey was pronounced dead. The second person survived and remained hospitalized with injuries. Authorities have not publicly released the officer’s name. Police have not publicly detailed whether Bey fired a weapon or whether a firearm was recovered. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability assumed control of the investigation pursuant to state policy governing police use of force. Family members and community members held a vigil and publicly questioned the circumstances leading to the shooting.

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/newark-shooting-latest
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/newark-nj-police-involved-shooting-hanford-street/
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/new-jersey/newark-police-officer-shooting-update/6446870/

On January 18, 2026, Washington State Patrol troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle traveling southbound on State Route 509 near Port of Tacoma Road. The driver fled from officers at high speed. The vehicle lost control and collided with a power pole near 21st Street and Pacific Avenue. The front-seat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a rear-seat passenger suffered serious injuries and were transported to a hospital. The driver was taken into custody and faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicle, DUI, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault. Authorities have not publicly released names of the deceased or the troopers involved in the pursuit. Reporting does not detail whether any body-worn or dash camera footage has been released.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/tacoma-crash-after-pursuit-leaves-one-dead-two-injured/281-8f7d4a2f-4c54-4c64-bc77-6e7d8c3e6e0a

On January 18, 2026, Washington State Patrol troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle traveling southbound on State Route 509 near Port of Tacoma Road. The driver fled from officers at high speed. The vehicle lost control and collided with a power pole near 21st Street and Pacific Avenue. The front-seat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a rear-seat passenger suffered serious injuries and were transported to a hospital. The driver was taken into custody and faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicle, DUI, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault. Authorities have not publicly released names of the deceased or the troopers involved in the pursuit. Reporting does not detail whether any body-worn or dash camera footage has been released.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/tacoma-crash-after-pursuit-leaves-one-dead-two-injured/281-8f7d4a2f-4c54-4c64-bc77-6e7d8c3e6e0a

On 01/18/2026, Marina Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop near Marina Heights Drive and Arroyo Drive in Marina. During the stop, officers opened fire and killed Ronald Tinsley, 46, of Seaside. Police said Tinsley had a firearm, and officers recovered a handgun at the location. Authorities have not publicly detailed the sequence of actions that led officers to fire. Officers pronounced Tinsley dead shortly after the shooting. Family members publicly identified him and called for transparency, requesting the release of body camera footage and a clear explanation of what occurred during the stop. The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is leading the review of the shooting. Officials have not announced whether body camera footage has been released.

https://www.ksbw.com/article/sons-mother-deadly-marina-police-shooting/70053921
https://www.ksbw.com/article/person-shot-marina-police-road-closures-1768855116/70051833
https://www.ksbw.com/article/family-identifies-man-killed-in-deadly-marina-police-shooting/70041697

On 01/18/2026, Watertown Police Department officers responded to a domestic incident on South Rutland Street. Police located a man inside a vehicle and established a perimeter. Officers ordered him to exit and attempted to communicate with him during the standoff. Police said the man had a firearm while inside the vehicle. During the encounter, the man shot himself. Officers entered the vehicle after the gunshot and confirmed he had sustained a self-inflicted wound. He was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Police stated there was no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities have not released the individual’s name. Officials have not announced whether body camera footage will be released.

https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/01/18/wpd-situation-over-no-threat/
https://www.newzjunky.com/wpd-update-s-rutland-st-incident/
https://www.informnny.com/abc50-now/one-person-dead-via-apparent-suicide-after-watertown-standoff/

On 01/18/2026, Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Kingston Springs Police Department officers responded to a domestic assault report on Big Tom Road in Kingston Springs. Police said a man threatened another person with a firearm inside the residence. The reported victim left the home before officers arrived. Law enforcement surrounded the residence and attempted to contact the man for several hours. Police said he had a rifle and refused commands to exit. Crisis negotiators and a tactical team continued communication efforts during the standoff. After negotiations did not result in surrender, officers entered the residence and located the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have not publicly released his name. Officials have not stated whether body camera or tactical video will be released.

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/cheatham-county/suspect-found-dead-after-standoff-in-kingston-springs/

On 01/18/2026, Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies and Guntersville Police Department officers responded to a domestic-related call on Meadowbrook Drive near the Blount County line on Highway 79 South in Marshall County. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Gary Jerome Jordan, 58, of Guntersville, who was inside a camper referenced in the call. According to law enforcement, Jordan had a firearm and engaged in an exchange of gunfire with deputies and officers. A SWAT team was activated and responded to the scene. After officers made entry into the camper, Jordan was found deceased from gunshot wounds. Marshall County officials stated that no deputies or police officers were injured in the incident. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency was notified in accordance with department policy, and the investigation has been turned over to the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation. Findings will be submitted to the Marshall County District Attorney’s Office. Authorities have not disclosed individual officer names or further tactical details.

https://www.waff.com/2026/01/29/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-marshall-county-identified/
https://www.wbrc.com/2026/01/18/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-marshall-county/

On the early morning of 01/18/2026, a marked Orlando Police Department cruiser entered the intersection of South Semoran Boulevard and Hoffner Avenue against a red light, colliding with a Jeep Patriot in which 92-year-old Milagros “Millie” Ortiz was a passenger. Ortiz was returning home with a friend from her weekly Saturday night bingo gathering—activities she loved and at which she was known for her lively spirit and dancing. Family and friends described her as the matriarch of a large extended family with numerous children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, fondly recalling her energy, music, and zest for life. The initial traffic crash report, provided by the family, attributed fault to the police cruiser for failing to yield the right of way. Ortiz was hospitalized after the collision and died at Orlando Regional Medical Center on 01/19/2026 surrounded by loved ones. Her family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump and is calling for accountability and transparency in the investigation, including release of video from the intersection and potential charges against the officer involved. The Orlando Police Department has opened an internal review while its Traffic Homicide Unit investigates. Orange and Osceola County State Attorney Monique Worrell said her office will determine whether criminal charges are appropriate; the investigation remains ongoing. The condition of the driver of the Jeep and the officer involved has been reported as hospitalized but details remain limited.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/21/orlando-police-car-runs-stoplight-kills-dancing-grandma/
https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2026/01/21/florida-grandma-killed-orlando-police-ran-red-light/
https://www.wesh.com/article/92-year-old-woman-dead-crash-orlando-police-cruiser/70067045/
https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-police-officer-ran-red-light-killed-92-year-old/70083248/

On early morning 01/18/2026, Snellville Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop when the driver of a Hyundai Elantra fled, prompting a high-speed pursuit. The vehicle continued north on Scenic Highway toward Lawrenceville before the driver lost control, struck a median barrier, then a mailbox and utility pole, and flipped several times. 19-year-old passenger Naveah McGowan was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other passengers were hospitalized with serious injuries. McGowan’s family described her as an aspiring hair stylist saving for her first car and apartment and remembered her as joyful and loving; relatives said she had initially resisted going out that night before agreeing to accompany a friend. During the pursuit, passengers repeatedly asked the driver to stop. Police have arrested the driver and are pursuing charges. The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is assisting in the investigation.

https://www.11alive.com/video/news/local/19-year-old-passenger-in-car-killed-after-pursuit-ends-with-crash/85-10cf442f-0ca0-476f-a02c-b35458f375a7
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/everybody-asking-please-just-stop-family-mourns-19-year-old-killed-high-speed-chase/BYSLHENZFNAFTEYRF26RIMSI4B