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On 01/18/2026 at about 1:17 a.m., Cheyenne Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle that had struck a guardrail near West 9th Street and Deming Drive. Officers found the truck off the roadway and began searching the area for the driver. They located 22-year-old Aiden Hall running nearby and determined he was the owner. Hall showed signs of intoxication and admitted to consuming alcohol. Officers removed a pocketknife from his front pocket before handcuffing him and placing him in the back of a patrol vehicle as they prepared to conduct a DUI investigation. While Hall was secured in the vehicle and officers briefly stepped away, he was able to move his handcuffed hands from behind to in front of his body, retrieve a concealed firearm from his pants, and fatally shoot himself. Officers administered first aid until medical personnel arrived, but Hall was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cheyenne Police Department later released that it had conducted a comprehensive internal investigation, identified a policy violation related to the search and transport procedures, and updated training and policies on handling individuals in custody. Hall’s family described him as a kind young man who loved learning and was training to be an electrician.

https://wyofile.com/handcuffed-man-uses-gun-to-kill-himself-in-cheyenne-police-vehicle-department-says/
https://kgab.com/cheyenne-police-investigation-in-custody-death/

On the evening of 01/17/2026, deputies with the Baker County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic violence incident at a residence off Harry Rewis Road in northern Macclenny, Baker County, Florida. On arrival, law enforcement encountered gunfire from inside the home. Deputies returned fire, critically wounding the man identified as 36-year-old Marcus Shane Hodges, who died later at a hospital. Earlier in the incident, Hodges had fatally shot his father, 60-year-old Marcus Gene Hodges, inside the residence. A Baker County deputy was struck in the arm by gunfire during the confrontation and was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; authorities later released him from medical care. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been called to investigate the officer-involved shooting. Family and community details about the victims’ lives have not been released in the available public reporting.

https://www.wcjb.com/2026/01/18/police-officer-shot-baker-county/
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/deputy-shot-baker-county-harry-rewis-road-domestic-violence/77-43c6a194-df77-4995-b7e5-f12b91278fb1
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/01/18/suspect-dies-in-hospital-after-killing-his-father-shooting-baker-county-deputy-sheriffs-office-says/

On the morning of 01/16/2026 at approximately 4:55 a.m., officers with the Wellton Police Department in southwest Arizona responded to reports of a stabbing on Dome Street. Upon arrival, the situation escalated into an officer-involved shooting when an individual engaged with responding officers. Law enforcement discharged their duty weapons, striking the person, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said no officers were injured during the incident. The Yuma Regional Critical Incident Response Team assumed the investigation and is conducting an independent review of the shooting. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased, and no further details about the circumstances that led to the shooting have been publicly disclosed.

https://www.kold.com/video/2026/01/16/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-east-yuma/
https://kyma.com/news/top-stories/2026/01/16/one-person-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-wellton/
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/16/1-dead-after-police-shooting-southwest-arizona/

On 01/16/2026, a Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 37-year-old Gideon Guy Griffin on Mono Way in East Sonora. The deputy activated emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop. Griffin did not stop and continued driving, prompting a pursuit along Mono Way. During the pursuit, Griffin lost control of the vehicle near Hillsdale Drive, left the roadway, and crashed. Emergency responders arrived and pronounced Griffin dead at the crash site. Authorities have not released detailed information about speeds involved or the original reason for the attempted stop. Officials have not announced whether dash camera or body-worn camera footage will be released. The California Highway Patrol is assisting with the crash investigation.

https://www.uniondemocrat.com/news/article_6b544e94-a394-479d-9d95-d10076f9e018.html

On 01/16/2026, deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Caraway Apartments in the 7400 block of North Broadway in Northglenn on reports of a man firing a gun. Deputies located a 33-year-old man in the parking lot area. Authorities said the man had a firearm and exchanged gunfire with responding deputies. During the confrontation, a deputy was shot and transported to a hospital in stable condition. Deputies fired their weapons, striking the man. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has not released his name pending notification of next of kin. The 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting. Officials have not announced whether body-worn camera footage has been released.

https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/01/16/adams-county-deputy-who-was-shot-in-stable-condition-another-man-dies-in-hospital/

On the afternoon of 01/15/2026, detectives with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve an arrest warrant on a 55-year-old man at his home on the 3200 block of Carrigan Road in Fort Gratiot Township for criminal sexual conduct charges. As deputies approached the residence just before 12:30 p.m., they heard a single gunshot from inside. Officers entered the home and found the man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound; life-saving measures were attempted but he was pronounced dead at the scene. While searching the home, deputies discovered an object that appeared to be an explosive device, prompting evacuation of nearby residences and the call-out of the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad, which later determined the object was a realistic prop and not explosive. The man was the only person at the residence, and no deputies or civilians were injured during the incident. The Michigan State Police is assisting with the investigation.
 

https://www.sanilacbroadcasting.com/2026/01/16/fort-gratiot-man-sought-on-criminal-sexual-conduct-warrant-takes-life-before-arrest/
https://thumbnet.net/wire/headlines/01084_Fatal_Incident_During_Warrant_Service_In_Fort_Gratiot_Township_045916.php
https://thumbnetnews.com/fort-gratiot-fatal-warrant-service-incident/

On 01/15/2026 just after noon, deputies from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office made contact with a suspect at the Culver’s on State Road 200 in Yulee who was wanted in connection with an alleged stolen vehicle from Southwest Florida. The suspect was placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle after being handcuffed. While in custody, the suspect had a concealed firearm that discharged, resulting in a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the backseat of the patrol car. Nassau County Fire Rescue responded and rendered aid, but the suspect died from their injuries. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been called to conduct an independent investigation into the in-custody death, and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an internal review to determine if any policy violations occurred. The identity, age, gender, and race of the individual have not been publicly released. The deputy involved was not injured during the incident.

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/in-custody-suspect-dies-gun-discharge-in-nassau-county-sheriffs-office-says/77-029eb90a-2a2f-418d-8283-6a74f5cdf93d
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/01/15/fdle-investigating-in-custody-death-of-man-who-accidentally-shot-himself-while-in-nassau-county-deputy-patrol-car/
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/fdle-investigating-nassau-county-in-custody-death/4M7LP5R2EVFZDNJAFP4WGQER3M/
https://spotonflorida.com/northeast-florida/5926794/in-custody-suspect-dies-after-concealed.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6p1n3u2fYw

On 01/15/2026 just before 4 p.m., Chamblee Police Department officers responded to a reported shoplifting call at the Walmart on Chamblee Tucker Road in Chamblee. Officers located Travis Damonta Harris, 29, inside the store and attempted to detain him. Officers engaged in a brief physical struggle with Harris, and he ran from the store across Chamblee Tucker Road toward The Oliver apartment complex. Police said Harris had a handgun during the foot pursuit and fired one round while running; no officers were struck. Officers followed Harris into the apartment complex parking lot and repeatedly ordered him to drop the gun. Police said Harris continued moving while holding the handgun. Multiple officers fired their weapons, striking him. Officers rendered medical aid until emergency personnel arrived, and Harris was pronounced dead. One officer received treatment at the location for minor injuries. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation at the request of the Chamblee Police Department. Officials have not announced whether body-worn camera footage has been released.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/01/15/man-shot-killed-by-chamblee-officers-responding-walmart-shoplifting-call/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/shoplifting-suspect-shot-by-police-killed-after-running-chamblee-walmart/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/chamblee-tucker-road-shooting-gbi-confirms-officer-involved

On 01/15/2026, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempted to stop a motorcycle in Medina County. Police said the driver did not stop, and troopers escalated a pursuit that continued east into Bexar County toward San Antonio. During the pursuit, the motorcycle left the roadway near Loop 1604 and crashed. Damien Kisner, 21, was ejected from the motorcycle. Emergency responders transported him to University Hospital in San Antonio, where he was pronounced dead. Police did not report any firearm involvement. Public reporting confirms the pursuit crossed county lines before the crash occurred. No officer names have been publicly released.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/01/16/man-ejected-killed-in-crash-after-fleeing-from-authorities-in-multi-county-chase-dps-says/
https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/motorcyclist-chased-from-medina-county-20055589.php

On 01/15/2026, Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 15900 block of Ridlon Street near Sheldon Road in Channelview after receiving reports of a man claiming to be a police officer and behaving suspiciously at a residence. Deputies contacted the man outside the home and asked for identification. Authorities stated the encounter escalated, and a deputy discharged a firearm, striking the man. The man was pronounced dead at the location. Initial reporting did not confirm whether a firearm or other weapon was recovered. Officials stated deputies were not injured. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Division are conducting the investigation in accordance with department policy.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/15/person-shot-by-deputy-in-east-harris-county/
https://abc13.com/post/police-shooting-channelview-leaves-person-dead-deputies-not-hurt-hcso-says/18410826/

On 01/15/2026, Jeffersonville Police Department officers went to the 800 block of Marigold Drive to serve a search warrant related to an investigation into allegations of child molestation. Officers made contact with a woman and a child outside the residence before approaching the home. While officers were present and preparing to execute the warrant, a gunshot was heard from inside. Officers entered and located 63-year-old William “Bill” McCoy with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the residence. The woman and child were not physically injured. Indiana State Police are assisting with the investigation into the death.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/jeffersonville-man-suspected-of-child-molestation-dies-by-suicide-while-officers-serve-warrant/article_67e07560-481f-46a2-8a81-755757d57e2c.html
https://www.wave3.com/2026/01/16/jeffersonville-police-find-suspect-shot-dead-while-executing-warrant-child-molestation-case/

On 01/15/2026, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Enforcement Team agents and Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a residence in the 100 block of Middle Road in Collins to execute an arrest warrant issued out of Emanuel County for Clinton Wayne Scarboro, 35, of Uvalda. Agents attempted to contact Scarboro inside the home and issued repeated commands. Authorities reported deploying pepper-based chemical agents into the residence when he did not respond. After those efforts failed, agents sent a robot into the home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the robot’s camera showed Scarboro seated on the floor with an apparent gunshot wound and a firearm near his hand. Agents entered the residence, removed Scarboro, and turned him over to emergency medical personnel. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The GBI Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct the autopsy, and the completed case file will be submitted to the Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-15/gbi-investigates-death-tattnall-county

On 01/14/2026, Lee County deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on Crestwell Court in St. James City. Deputies encountered Alex Paul Jordan, 37, inside the home. Police said Jordan had a firearm during the encounter. Deputies opened fire, striking Jordan. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Sheriff Carmine Marceno publicly identified Jordan later that day. Authorities stated deputies were investigating an active domestic disturbance when the shooting occurred. Law enforcement has not released the names of the deputies involved. Body-worn camera footage status has not been publicly detailed in initial reporting. Court records show Jordan had prior domestic violence-related cases and previous law enforcement responses at the same address. Per agency policy, deputies involved were placed on administrative leave pending review.

https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/14/st-james-city-officer-involved-shooting-leaves-suspect-dead/88185048007/
https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2026/01/14/lcso-deputy-shoots-armed-suspect-in-st-james-city/
https://countryherald.com/news/lee-county-fl-police-alert-officer-involved-shooting-leaves-suspect-dead/

On 01/14/2026, Alamogordo Police Department officers responded shortly before midnight to a reported burglary near 1st Street and Virginia Avenue in Alamogordo. Officers encountered Anthony Zane Blalock, 41, during the response. Police said Blalock was holding a knife. Officers gave verbal commands and then opened fire, striking him. Blalock died at the location. Authorities have not publicly released the names of the officers involved. New Mexico State Police took control of the investigation in accordance with standard protocol for officer-involved shootings. Law enforcement has not released body-worn camera footage or additional timeline details in early reporting.

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/358394/alamogordo-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-deceased-no-officers-hurt
https://www.koat.com/article/nmsp-investigating-police-shooting-in-alamogordo/70002112
https://kvia.com/news/new-mexico/2026/01/14/nmsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-alamogordo/
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/man-killed-in-police-shooting-in-alamogordo-nmsp-investigating/

On 01/14/2026, Gainesville Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at Imeca Lumber & Hardware on East University Avenue. Police determined that Justin Dewayne Long, 31, shot and killed 23-year-old Eduardo Pardo Rodriguez inside the business. Long left the area in a vehicle. Officers located him near East University Avenue and Waldo Road and attempted to stop him. Police said Long fired at officers during the encounter, striking two officers. Officers opened fire, striking Long. Officers transported him to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Authorities have not publicly released the names of the officers involved. Law enforcement has not yet detailed the status of body-worn camera footage in initial reporting.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/01/14/at-least-1-police-officer-injured-in-shooting-in-gainesville-sheriffs-office-says/
https://www.wuft.org/fresh-take-florida/2026-01-14/hellacious-gun-battle-two-dead-two-police-officers-wounded-after-morning-shoot-out-in-city-streets
https://www.wcjb.com/2026/01/15/selected-randomly-gunman-killed-lumber-store-employee-shot-2-gainesville-officers-chief-says/

On 01/14/2026, members of the Memphis Safe Task Force attempted to stop Kevyon Kevonte Jackson in the 3100 block of Madewell in the Frayser area. Jackson continued driving and officers escalated a pursuit that traveled approximately five miles into the Raleigh area. The pursuit ended at James Road and Warford Street when Jackson’s vehicle collided with a box truck. Both vehicles overturned during the crash. Jackson died from injuries sustained in the collision. Authorities stated the task force was attempting to stop Jackson in connection with alleged outstanding warrants. Family members disputed that claim and provided documentation showing prior aggravated assault charges had been expunged. A review of the Shelby County warrant database did not show an active warrant at the time. Reporting indicates Jackson was on the phone with a relative during the pursuit, and the call disconnected at the time of the crash. Law enforcement has not released officer names. The circumstances surrounding the basis for the stop and the decision to pursue have drawn public scrutiny.

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/man-killed-in-thp-chase-through-raleigh-identified-by-family/article_d79ae2e5-39cb-40ef-9fe9-1d695832ee71.html

On 01/14/2026, Thornton police responded to a reported shooting near the 9600 block of Huron Street during the early morning hours. Officers identified a vehicle leaving the area and initiated a pursuit. The chase continued south and ended near 56th Avenue and Federal Boulevard. When officers stopped the vehicle, they found a male inside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the location. Another person inside the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital. Authorities detained multiple individuals in connection with the incident. Police have not publicly stated whether officers discharged their weapons or whether the fatal gunshot wounds were sustained before or during the pursuit. Law enforcement temporarily closed southbound lanes of U.S. 287 during the response. The identity of the deceased has not been released.

https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/01/14/1-dead-1-injured-in-thornton-shooting/

On 01/14/2026, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputies located a vehicle reported stolen at a Circle K gas station in Tempe. Deputies attempted to contact the male driver, who remained inside the vehicle and refused to exit. Deputies established a perimeter and continued negotiations during the standoff. Authorities stated the man was inside the vehicle during the confrontation and shot himself while deputies were present. He was pronounced dead at the location. Law enforcement has not released his identity. Authorities have not publicly detailed whether body-worn camera footage will be released.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/driver-of-stolen-car-dead-following-confrontation-with-police-mcso
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/14/shooting-shuts-down-area-near-tempe-gas-station/

On 01/14/2026 at approximately 12:50 p.m., a Round Valley police officer shot and killed Brandon Ulibarri, 39, inside the Round Valley Police Department headquarters in Springerville. Authorities stated Ulibarri entered the station prior to the shooting. Law enforcement has not publicly detailed the specific events that led to the officer opening fire. Following the shooting, officials closed Springerville municipal offices and nearby schools implemented a temporary shelter-in-place while officers secured the building. Authorities confirmed no officers or city employees were physically injured. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is conducting the investigation, consistent with protocol for officer-involved shootings in the region. Law enforcement has not released the officer’s name or detailed the status of body-worn camera footage.

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/16/questions-linger-after-officer-involved-shooting-inside-eastern-arizona-pd-station/
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/14/springerville-shuts-city-offices-after-police-shooting-round-valley-pd/
https://mountaindailystar.com/round-valley-police-shooting-under-investigation/

On 01/14/2026, Toombs County Sheriff’s Office deputies pursued a vehicle in Lyons. The pursuit ended in a parking lot within the city. During the incident, deputies fired their weapons. The male driver involved in the pursuit was struck by gunfire and died at the location. Authorities have not released his identity. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the shooting, which followed the vehicle pursuit. Law enforcement has not publicly detailed the reason for the attempted stop, the number of shots fired, whether the man had a weapon, or whether body-worn camera footage exists.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/toombs-county-sheriffs-office-deadly-crash/69989024
https://www.wtoc.com/2026/01/14/troopers-1-person-dead-following-crash-involving-toombs-county-sheriffs-office-vehicle/

On 01/13/2026, personnel with the Camp Lejeune Provost Marshal’s Office responded to a reported security threat near Tarawa Terrace Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Base officials placed nearby schools and child development centers on lockdown as a precaution. During the response, military law enforcement opened fire and fatally shot Philip Chiorino, 31. Authorities have not publicly detailed the specific actions that led officers to discharge their weapons or whether Chiorino had a weapon. Officials stated the situation was contained and that there was no ongoing threat to the base. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is handling the investigation in coordination with base authorities. No law enforcement personnel, students, or school staff were reported injured.

https://www.witn.com/2026/01/13/camp-lejeune-base-schools-under-lockdown-after-nearby-security-incident/
https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/News/Press-Releases/Article/4377576/security-incident-near-tarawa-terrace-elementary-school-resolved-one-fatality-c/

On 01/13/2026, a Utah Highway Patrol trooper was driving a marked patrol vehicle near the intersection of Lake Mountain Road and Pole Canyon Boulevard in Eagle Mountain when the patrol vehicle struck Jack Wilcoxon, 34. Wilcoxon died from injuries sustained in the collision. Authorities have not publicly detailed the trooper’s speed, call status, or specific driving circumstances immediately before the impact. A female passenger associated with the incident sustained injuries and was transported for medical treatment. The Utah Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash involving the on-duty trooper. Law enforcement has not released the trooper’s name or indicated whether dash camera footage will be made public.

https://kutv.com/news/local/34-year-old-identified-as-man-killed-in-crash-involving-utah-highway-patrol-trooper

On 01/13/2026, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers attempted to stop Luther “Luke” Pierce Sherman, 38, of Joplin near Seneca in Newton County. Sherman continued driving and troopers escalated a pursuit. During the chase, Sherman’s vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a river embankment. Emergency responders transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities have not publicly detailed the initiating reason for the attempted stop, the duration of the pursuit, or recorded speeds. Law enforcement has not released trooper names or stated whether dash camera footage will be made public.

https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/local/joplin-man-killed-in-police-chase-crash-near-seneca/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/joplin-man-killed-police-chase-212926349.html

On 01/13/2026, Longwood Police Department officers responded to a reported mental health crisis at the Circle K located at 1001 West State Road 434 after a store clerk called about a man expressing suicidal thoughts. Officers encountered the man inside the store and attempted verbal communication. Police stated the man kept his hands near his waistband and did not follow commands to show his hands. An officer fired multiple shots. Officers transported the man to a hospital, where he later died following surgery. Law enforcement later confirmed no weapon was found and the man was unarmed. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting the investigation. Authorities have not released the officer’s name or indicated whether body-worn camera footage has been publicly released.

https://www.wesh.com/article/unarmed-man-dies-shot-multiple-times-longwood-police/70027443
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/01/16/more-details-after-longwood-officer-fatally-shoots-man-at-circle-k-gas-station/

On 01/12/2026, Stokes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting on Poplar Spring Road in Stokes County. A woman known to Thomas Mark Sharpe Jr., 50, was shot and transported to a hospital in critical condition. Investigators identified Sharpe as the shooter and initiated a multi-agency manhunt. Deputies issued alerts for Sharpe and the vehicle he was believed to be driving and stated he had access to firearms.
On 01/13/2026, law enforcement located Sharpe during efforts to take him into custody. During that encounter, Sharpe died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while officers were present. Authorities did not report officers firing their weapons. The manhunt concluded at that time. The State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the death.

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/suspect-stokes-county-shooting-found-dead-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-sheriffs-office-says/83-db65ea24-35bf-44b1-bdb9-97ddf2599488
https://www.wxii12.com/article/manhunt-ends-stokes-county-suspect-dead/69991138
https://www.wxii12.com/article/stokes-county-active-scene-reported-shooting-amos-road-reynolds-road/69978184

On 01/13/2026, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to reports of a domestic disturbance and possible gunfire near 11th Street East and Avenue R in Palmdale. Deputies initially checked the area and did not locate clear evidence of a shooting. During continued investigation, deputies encountered Christopher Reynoso, 25, inside a vehicle. Deputies opened fire during the encounter, striking Reynoso. He was pronounced dead from gunshot wounds. Law enforcement has not publicly detailed the specific actions that led deputies to discharge their weapons or clarified whether Reynoso was armed at the time. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is leading the investigation. Authorities have not released the names of the deputies involved or indicated whether body-worn camera footage has been made public.

https://www.facebook.com/AVSCANNERNEWS/posts/pfbid02MCYHqvYr3n2sTu83K9qdAy2HajmNL2JzMD18xzbpP1P88XXW1La4qS2o74VwSKB7l
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/palmdale-fatal-los-angeles-county-deputy-shooting/

On 01/12/2026, Toombs County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jamiya Perry was driving a marked patrol truck northbound on U.S. Highway 1 near Five Points Road in Vidalia when the patrol vehicle collided with a blue van entering the highway. The van was driven by James Ellis Wilbanks Jr., 82. The impact caused severe damage and trapped Wilbanks inside the vehicle. He died from injuries sustained in the crash. Reporting indicates the Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team responded and assumed the investigation. Authorities stated the crash occurred as Wilbanks entered the highway. Law enforcement has not released additional information regarding vehicle speeds or dash camera evidence.

https://www.wtoc.com/2026/01/15/vidalia-man-killed-crash-with-deputy-dangerous-intersection/
https://wgxa.tv/news/local/vidalia-man-dies-in-car-crash-with-toombs-county-sheriffs-truck-investigation-underway-jamiya-perry-s-82-year-old-james-wilbanks-dies-in-car-accident-us-highway-1-five-points-road-gsp-investigates

On 01/12/2026, Euclid Police Department officers responded late Sunday night to a reported domestic disturbance in the 1400 block of East 219th Street. Officers encountered Robert J. Riddlebarger, 37, of Euclid, during the call. During the encounter, an officer discharged a firearm and struck Riddlebarger. Officers transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from gunshot injuries. Authorities have not publicly detailed what actions led the officer to fire or whether Riddlebarger possessed a weapon. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation assumed control of the investigation. Officer names have not been released.

https://www.whio.com/news/local/37-year-old-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-ohio-bci-investigating/IAO7JZQHVVGZTD2KSTTV7HIONY/
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/bci-called-in-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-euclid-late-sunday

On 01/12/2026, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a man with a handgun near 55th Street South and Hoover Road in southwest Sedgwick County near Wichita. Deputies encountered Trey Houlden, 32. Police stated Houlden had a handgun during the encounter. Deputies gave commands for him to drop the firearm. Authorities reported that a shot was fired during the confrontation and that a patrol vehicle was struck. Deputies then opened fire, striking Houlden. Emergency responders transported him to a hospital, where he died from gunshot injuries. The Wichita Police Department is conducting the investigation. Law enforcement has not released deputy names or stated whether body-worn camera footage has been made public.

https://www.ksn.com/news/local/large-law-enforcement-presence-in-southwest-sedgwick-county/

On 01/12/2026, Boynton Beach Police Department officers searched for Nesar Dawla, 39, after authorities reported he shot and killed two people inside an office building on High Ridge Road. Law enforcement conducted a multi-hour search that prompted lockdowns of nearby schools and businesses. Officers located Dawla driving in Boynton Beach and initiated a pursuit that entered the Leisureville community. The pursuit ended near the 500 block of Northwest 7th Street when Dawla’s vehicle crashed into a tree. Officers approached the vehicle and found Dawla deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities reported he died by suicide while officers were attempting to take him into custody. Police have not released officer names or detailed whether body-worn camera footage has been made public.

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-boynton-beach-police-investigating-critical-incident/69980374

On 01/12/2026, San Angelo Police Department officers responded to a reported domestic violence incident involving a firearm near Lamar Elementary School. Police stated Eric Shane Riddle, 43, threatened to kill his wife and himself inside a residence near Shady Hill Drive and Canyon Rim Drive. Officers removed the wife and other individuals from the home and established a perimeter. SAPD requested assistance from the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety, and a regional tactical unit responded. During the hours-long standoff, officers heard gunshots from inside the residence. After entry, officers located Riddle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported from the residence and pronounced deceased. Authorities reported the death was a suicide that occurred while officers were attempting to take him into custody. Law enforcement has not released officer names or indicated whether body-worn camera footage will be made public.

https://www.sanangelolive.com/news/san-angelo/2026-01-12/update-suspect-standoff-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot
https://www.sanangelolive.com/news/san-angelo/2026-01-12/griffith-addresses-police-presence-around-lamar-elementary
https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/top-stories/sapd-gives-update-on-the-standoff-near-lamar-elementary-school/

On 01/12/2026, Delaware State Police troopers observed traffic violations involving a Nissan Altima traveling along Pulaski Highway US 40 in Bear. Troopers attempted a traffic stop. Antonio Owens, 28, continued driving and troopers escalated a pursuit. During the chase, Owens lost control of the vehicle. The Altima left the roadway, overturned, and crashed. Troopers removed Owens from the vehicle and transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities stated the collision occurred during the active pursuit. Delaware State Police have not released trooper names or detailed the duration, speed, or dash camera status of the chase in initial reporting.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2026/01/12/state-police-investigating-fatal-crash-following-pursuit-in-bear/
https://dsp.delaware.gov/2026/01/13/update-victim-identified-fatal-crash-following-pursuit-in-bear/
https://www.wdel.com/news/delaware-state-police-identify-man-killed-in-bear-pursuit-crash/article_antonio-owens.html
https://www.coasttv.com/news/delaware-state-police-identify-antonio-owens-as-man-killed-after-pursuit-in-bear/article_antonio_owens.html
https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-state-police-identify-driver-killed-after-pursuit-in-bear/article_antonio_owens.html

On 01/11/2026, Houston Police Department officers responded to a reported disturbance involving a man outside a residence on Wayne Street in northeast Houston. Officers encountered Larry Menifee Jr., 30, in the street near the home. Police stated Menifee had a firearm during the encounter. Officers discharged their weapons and struck him. Menifee was pronounced deceased from gunshot injuries. Authorities have not publicly detailed the specific actions that led officers to fire. Family members stated Menifee experienced mental health issues and struggled to afford prescribed medications. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office and the HPD Special Investigations Unit are reviewing the shooting. Officer names have not been released, and reporting has not specified whether body-worn camera footage has been made public.

https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/houston-shooting-man-killed-in-officer-involved-gunfire-in-harris-county-texas-wayne-street-article-153432499
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/11/hpd-officer-shoots-man-in-northeast-houston/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-police-shooting-wayne-street

On 01/11/2026, Kern County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the Lake Isabella area. Deputies encountered Fernando Padilla, 39, near the intersection of Kilbreth Avenue and Lake Isabella Boulevard. Deputies opened fire during the encounter and struck Padilla. He died from gunshot injuries at the location. Authorities have not publicly detailed the specific actions that led deputies to discharge their weapons or clarified whether Padilla was armed. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting. Officer names have not been released, and reporting has not indicated whether body-worn camera footage will be made public.

https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/kern-river-valley/man-fatally-shot-by-kern-county-deputies-after-reports-of-gunfire-in-lake-isabella-area
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/one-dead-after-deputy-involved-shooting-in-lake-isabella-kern-county-sheriffs-office-california

On 01/11/2026 at approximately 1:49 a.m., a Greenville Police Department officer was shot while seated in a patrol vehicle at the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center. Authorities identified the shooter as David William Lane, 42, of Greenville. The officer was struck multiple times and transported to a hospital for treatment. Law enforcement initiated a pursuit of Lane after the shooting. Officers located him near Independence Boulevard and Ponders Ray Lane. During the encounter, officers opened fire and struck Lane. He died from gunshot injuries. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting. Authorities have not released the names of the officers who fired.

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/01/11/upstate-officer-hospitalized-following-ambush-police-say/
https://www.facebook.com/GreenvillePoliceDepartment/posts/at-approximately-0149-am-a-gpd-officer-was-ambushed-at-the-greenville-county-law/1324624846360458/

On 01/11/2026, Delaware State Police troopers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Lincoln area for reported traffic violations. The driver, later identified as Linwood Owens Jr., 37, of Georgetown, continued driving and troopers escalated a pursuit. During the chase, Owens drove into Milford. On Lakeview Avenue, the vehicle left the roadway, crossed a sidewalk, struck multiple trees, and collided with a large tree. Troopers and emergency personnel transported Owens to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities stated the collision occurred during the pursuit. Law enforcement has not released trooper names or detailed the length, speed, or dash camera status of the pursuit in initial reporting.

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/12/georgetown-man-dies-in-car-crash-after-fleeing-from-police-in-milford/88146845007/
https://www.capegazette.com/article/georgetown-man-dies-after-fleeing-lincoln-traffic-stop-and-crashing-milford/300034
https://www.wgmd.com/georgetown-man-dies-in-crash-in-milford-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-in-lincoln/

On 01/11/2026, Danville Police Department officers responded to a 911 call reporting that a man was harming himself with a knife at Centre Estates Apartments on Centre Estates Drive. Officers made contact at the apartment and requested the individual come outside. Police stated Cody Downey, 29, exited the residence holding a knife. Authorities reported Downey moved toward officers and physical contact occurred, resulting in one officer being knocked to the ground. An officer then discharged a firearm and struck Downey. Officers transported him to Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, where he died from gunshot injuries.
The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting. The officer who fired was placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy. Downey’s family stated he was deaf, used hearing aids, and had difficulty hearing verbal commands. Family members expressed concern that communication barriers may have affected the encounter and have requested transparency in the investigation. Authorities have not publicly stated whether body-worn camera footage will be released

https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/12/ksp-investigating-deadly-shooting-involving-danville-police/
https://www.wbko.com/2026/01/12/ksp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-boyle-county/
https://kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/ksp-investigating-deadly-shooting-involving-danville-police/

On 01/10/2026, Copperas Cove Police Department officers responded to a shooting in which Officer Elijah Garretson was fatally shot. Law enforcement identified Jamison Cavazos, 26, as the person responsible for Garretson’s death. Officers tracked Cavazos to a separate residence in Copperas Cove. Law enforcement surrounded the location and attempted to negotiate his surrender. After an extended standoff, Cavazos died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while officers were present. The Texas Rangers assumed control of the investigation into both Officer Garretson’s death and Cavazos’s death. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the duration of negotiations or whether body-worn camera footage will be made public.

https://www.coveleaderpress.com/news/two-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-copperas-cove
https://www.wvnews.com/news/around_the_web/states/copperas-cove-officer-killed-in-line-of-duty-suspect-dies-by-suicide/article_1d84fe8c-c879-57a7-b858-500507a67e8d.html
https://www.kwtx.com/2026/01/11/texas-rangers-investigate-deadly-shooting-copperas-cove-officer/

On 01/10/2026, Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to a reported commercial burglary in the area of Cochiti SE near a mobile home park in southeast Albuquerque. Officers located a vehicle connected to the report and pursued individuals who fled on foot. Police identified one of the men as James Litteral, 40. Officers attempted to deploy a Taser during the foot pursuit. Police stated Litteral had a firearm during the encounter but did not discharge it. At least one officer then fired and struck Litteral. He died from gunshot injuries at the location. Another individual was taken into custody in connection with the burglary. The Multi-Agency Task Force is investigating the shooting. Authorities have not released officer names or indicated whether body-worn camera footage will be made public.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/police-fatally-shoot-man-in-albuquerque-mobile-home-park/2957857
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/apd-suspect-killed-after-trailer-park-shooting/

On 01/10/2026, Bothell Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle in Bothell. The driver, a 16-year-old male, continued driving and a pursuit occurred. During the incident, the vehicle crashed on a roadway in Bothell. The 16-year-old driver died from injuries sustained in the crash. Two passengers were injured and transported for medical treatment. Authorities stated the crash followed a police pursuit. Law enforcement has not released the driver’s identity. The investigation remains ongoing.

https://komonews.com/news/local/16-year-old-dies-in-bothell-crash-after-possible-police-pursuit-2-passengers-injured-fatal-deadly-investigation