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Austin Tucker Martin
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/22/2026
Location : Mar-a-Lago
City : Palm Beach
County : Palm Beach
State : Florida
Agency : United States Secret Service; Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after entering restricted perimeter at Mar-a-Lago
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/22/2026, Austin Tucker Martin, 21, drove into the restricted perimeter of the Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach during overnight security hours. United States Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy confronted him after he crossed the secured boundary. Police stated he had a shotgun and a gas can in his possession. Officers ordered him to drop the items. According to law enforcement, he put down the gas can but then lifted the shotgun toward officers. Agents and the deputy opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Federal authorities began an investigation into the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wabe.org/armed-man-shot-and-killed-after-entering-secure-perimeter-of-mar-a-lago-secret-service-says/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-secret-service-agents-killed-man-trying-to-unlawfully-enter-trumps-mar-a-lago-2026-02-22/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/22/mar-a-lago-armed-man-shot-killed
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/secret-service-says-an-armed-man-was-shot-and-killed-after-entering-mar-a-lagos-secure-perimeter
Timothy Stawiarsky
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/22/2026
Location : 1700 block of Washington Street
City : Heidelberg
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Heidelberg Police Department; Scott Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/22/2026, Allegheny County 911 received a call from a man stating he was armed and threatening to harm himself and others at a residence on the 1700 block of Washington Street in Heidelberg. Heidelberg Police Department and Scott Township Police Department officers responded and located the man outside holding a knife. Police said officers ordered him to drop the knife. A Heidelberg officer deployed a taser, which did not stop him. A Scott Township officer then opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. Allegheny County Police are conducting the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/deadly-police-shooting-heidelberg/
https://www.wtae.com/article/allegheny-county-police-man-dead-after-shooting-involving-police-in-heidelberg/70450094
https://triblive.com/local/police-fatally-shoot-man-armed-with-knife-in-heidelberg/
Roderick McGee
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/22/2026
Location : Bell Station platform, Main Street and Bell Street
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : METRO Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance on Metro platform
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/22/2026, METRO Police Department officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the Bell Station platform in downtown Houston after a train operator reported a man with a gun. Officers located the man on the platform holding a firearm. Police said officers gave commands for him to drop the gun. When he did not do so immediately, officers opened fire and struck him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc13.com/post/armed-suspect-shot-killed-metro-police-bell-station-platform-downtown-houston-officers-say/18634618/
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-metro-police-shooting-bell-station/285-18634618
Patrick Frank Rowe
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/21/2026
Location : Manufactured home (unincorporated area)
City : Unincorporated Lawrence County
County : Lawrence
State : Alabama
Agency : Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/21/2026, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call reporting a suicidal person with a gun at a manufactured home in Lawrence County. When deputies arrived, they saw the subject sitting in a chair through an open door. Deputies began talking to the man, and police said he pulled out a gun and pointed it at them and refused to drop the weapon. Deputies fired their weapons, striking Patrick Rowe multiple times. He was treated at the location and taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died of his injuries. The Alabama Department of Forensic Science will conduct an autopsy, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency was asked to investigate the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.waff.com/2026/02/22/man-dies-following-lawrence-county-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.waff.com/2026/02/22/one-dead-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.facebook.com/42Sheriff/posts/on-february-21st-2026-the-lawrence-county-sheriffs-office-responded-to-a-suicida/1236962185208921/
Karla M. Gamero
Age :17
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/20/2026
Location : Route 1 South at Gill Lane
City : Woodbridge
County : Middlesex
State : New Jersey
Agency : Woodbridge Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/19/2026, Woodbridge police attempted to stop a Nissan Maxima for speeding on Route 1 south near Gill Lane just before midnight. The driver did not stop and continued driving at high speed. Police chased the vehicle until the Nissan crashed into another vehicle. Karla M. Gamero, 17, a passenger in the Nissan and an Edison High School student, died from crash injuries. A dog inside the Nissan also died. Several people in the other vehicle were hospitalized with serious injuries. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is reviewing the pursuit because the crash occurred during a police chase.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nj1015.com/woodbridge-route-1-crash/
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/woodbridge-township-nj-police-pursuit-fatal-crash/
https://newjersey.news12.com/1-person-killed-others-injured-in-crash-involving-police-pursuit-in-woodbridge
Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/20/2026
Location : Frayser area roadway
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Tennessee Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/20/2026 in the early morning hours, Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers activated emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop in the Frayser area of Memphis. The driver did not stop. Troopers escalated a high-speed pursuit on city roadways. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle left the roadway and violently struck a tree. The impact crushed the vehicle and ignited a fire. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames. Emergency crews extinguished the blaze and found the driver dead inside the burned wreckage. The reason troopers initiated the stop is listed as traffic violation. Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal pursuit.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/frayser-pursuit-deadly-crash/522-9482c021-9e1d-4a34-accf-449cbdb6367c
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/driver-dead-after-crashing-into-tree-while-fleeing-troopers-thp-says/article_55443cd6-b915-432f-ab79-229f2640ff4d.html
Matthew Leija
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/20/2026
Location : 1000 block of Shaw Street
City : Dallas
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Dallas Police Department; Drug Enforcement Administration
Officer(s) : Wells
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during narcotics search warrant execution
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY : On 02/20/2026 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Dallas Police Department SWAT officers and federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Shaw Street in West Dallas. The warrant was tied to an ongoing drug investigation. The operation was pre-planned and involved coordinated entry by tactical officers.
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Officers approached the residence in SWAT gear to serve the warrant. During entry, an individual inside the home opened a door while holding a firearm. Dallas Police stated the firearm was directed toward officers. A Dallas Police officer fired, striking the individual.
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Reporting indicates the shooting occurred during initial entry, not after a prolonged barricade.
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Agencies confirmed on scene:
Dallas Police Department SWAT
Dallas Police Department patrol units
Drug Enforcement Administration agents
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The individual was pronounced dead after being shot.
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Body-worn camera footage exists and is under review. Officer identities have not been released. The man’s identity has not yet been released.
On 02/20/2026 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Dallas Police Department SWAT officers and federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Shaw Street in West Dallas. The warrant was tied to an ongoing drug investigation. The operation was pre-planned and involved coordinated entry by tactical officers.
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Officers approached the residence in SWAT gear to serve the warrant. During entry, an individual inside the home opened a door while holding a firearm. Dallas Police stated the firearm was directed toward officers. A Dallas Police officer fired, striking the individual.
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Reporting indicates the shooting occurred during initial entry, not after a prolonged barricade.
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Agencies confirmed on scene:
Dallas Police Department SWAT
Dallas Police Department patrol units
Drug Enforcement Administration agents
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The individual was pronounced dead after being shot.
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Body-worn camera footage exists and is under review. Officer identities have not been released. The man’s identity has not yet been released.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-texas-police-shooting-shaw-street-swat/287-5d245594-55e6-43ea-9667-84033180c17a
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-shoot-armed-suspect-during-swat-operating-west-dallas
Robert Lewis
Age :71
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/20/2026
Location : 9400 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue
City : Overland
County : St. Louis
State : Missouri
Agency : Overland Police Department; Woodson Terrace Police Department; St. Louis County Police Department Tactical Operations Unit; St. Louis County Police Crisis Negotiations Team
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY : On 02/20/2026 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Overland Police responded to a reported assault between roommates at a residence in the 9400 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered an adult male outside with a weapon. The man fired a gunshot before retreating and barricading himself inside the home. An Overland Police officer called for assistance. St. Louis County Police Department units, including the Tactical Operations Unit and the Crisis Negotiations Team, responded to the scene to manage the barricaded man.
Officers observed the man break a window and wave a weapon from inside the residence. A Woodson Terrace Police Department officer fired his weapon during this confrontation. Investigators later made entry into the home just after 5:30 a.m. and located the man dead inside. The roommate from the initial assault suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment. The St. Louis County Police Department continues to investigate the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/standoff-overland-closes-portion-woodson-road/63-4999cfd3-b81f-4333-9145-78ae048de8df
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/news/2026/02/20/police-investigate-fatal-shooting-of-barricaded-suspect-in-overland
On 02/20/2026 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Overland Police responded to a reported assault between roommates at a residence in the 9400 block of Cote Brilliante Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered an adult male outside with a weapon. The man fired a gunshot before retreating and barricading himself inside the home. An Overland Police officer called for assistance. St. Louis County Police Department units, including the Tactical Operations Unit and the Crisis Negotiations Team, responded to the scene to manage the barricaded man.
Officers observed the man break a window and wave a weapon from inside the residence. A Woodson Terrace Police Department officer fired his weapon during this confrontation. Investigators later made entry into the home just after 5:30 a.m. and located the man dead inside. The roommate from the initial assault suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment. The St. Louis County Police Department continues to investigate the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/standoff-overland-closes-portion-woodson-road/63-4999cfd3-b81f-4333-9145-78ae048de8df
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/news/2026/02/20/police-investigate-fatal-shooting-of-barricaded-suspect-in-overland
Curtis E Richardson
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/20/2026
Location : Near NE 30th Avenue and NE 20th Street
City : Preston
County : Pratt
State : Kansas
Agency : Pratt County Sheriff’s Office; Hutchinson Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/20/2026, Hutchinson Police responded to a shooting in the 800 block of West 4th Avenue in Reno County and found 37-year-old Lacy D. Nelson with multiple gunshot wounds. She later died at a hospital. Police identified Curtis E. Richardson, 49, in connection with the shooting and issued a statewide alert. The following morning, Pratt County Sheriff’s deputies located a vehicle linked to Richardson traveling on K-61 Highway. A deputy attempted a traffic stop. Richardson did not stop. Police escalated a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle left the roadway and became stuck in a field near NE 30th Avenue and NE 20th Street. Law enforcement surrounded the vehicle and deployed a Special Response Team. Officers gave commands and used less-lethal measures while attempting to take Richardson into custody. Richardson remained inside the vehicle and shot himself during the standoff. EMS transported him to a hospital, where he died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://hayspost.com/posts/4a04f6a1-ef0e-48f1-beb1-8a98fdccb60c
Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/19/2026
Location : Interstate 75 northbound near mile marker 31
City : Lowndes County
County : Lowndes
State : Georgia
Agency : Hahira Police Department
Officer(s) : Caleb Abney
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/19/2026 shortly after midnight, a Hahira Police Department officer stopped a Nissan on the east shoulder of Interstate 75 in Lowndes County and remained inside a marked patrol car with emergency lights activated during the traffic stop. A northbound Chevrolet Camaro drifted out of its lane and drove onto the shoulder, striking the rear of the patrol vehicle at high speed. The impact pushed the patrol car into the stopped Nissan and forced all three vehicles off the roadway. The Camaro driver suffered catastrophic crash injuries and was transported to South Georgia Medical Center where they died. The collision also killed the officer seated in the patrol vehicle. Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the three-vehicle crash on the interstate shoulder during the active police traffic stop.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjcl.com/article/hahira-georgia-police-officer-killed/70419091
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/state/south-georgia-officer-driver-killed-in-3-vehicle-crash-on-i-75-in-lowndes-county/93-28c867fb-de58-4f48-b9f2-a8d78dab0eb8
https://www.walb.com/2026/02/19/hahira-police-officer-killed-i-75-crash/
Fabian Leon
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/19/2026
Location : 200 block of Scotgrove Street
City : Henderson
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Henderson Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY : On 02/19/2026, Henderson police responded around 7:40 a.m. to a domestic violence call reporting a woman being held against her will inside a residence on Scotgrove Street. Dispatch information stated the man was her ex-boyfriend and had made threats, including statements about confronting police. Officers arrived, surrounded the residence, and ordered the occupants to exit. The woman ran out of the home while the man followed behind her holding a knife, and officers immediately opened fire and shot him, killing him outside the residence.
Police statements frame the incident as a rapid protective response to a domestic violence emergency, emphasizing that the woman reported being chased and physically assaulted, including being pulled to the ground by her hair before she escaped.
On 02/19/2026, Henderson police responded around 7:40 a.m. to a domestic violence call reporting a woman being held against her will inside a residence on Scotgrove Street. Dispatch information stated the man was her ex-boyfriend and had made threats, including statements about confronting police. Officers arrived, surrounded the residence, and ordered the occupants to exit. The woman ran out of the home while the man followed behind her holding a knife, and officers immediately opened fire and shot him, killing him outside the residence.
Police statements frame the incident as a rapid protective response to a domestic violence emergency, emphasizing that the woman reported being chased and physically assaulted, including being pulled to the ground by her hair before she escaped.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/02/19/large-police-activity-reported-henderson-neighborhood/
https://www.kold.com/2026/02/19/man-threatening-ex-girlfriend-with-knife-shot-killed-by-henderson-police/
Everard Walker
Age :53
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/19/2026
Location : 990 Capitol Ave
City : Hartford
County : Hartford
State : Connecticut
Agency : Hartford Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Clifford
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health evaluation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/19/2026, Hartford police responded to 990 Capitol Ave to assist mental health clinicians conducting a court-ordered evaluation inside an apartment. During the evaluation, police encountered an adult male and the situation escalated inside the residence. Police reported that the man produced a knife during the interaction with officers and clinicians. Officers opened fire and struck him during the confrontation inside the apartment setting. He was transported to a hospital and later died from his injuries.
The Office of the Inspector General for Connecticut responded and assumed the investigation, as required for all fatal police shootings in the state, alongside involvement from the Hartford State’s Attorney’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/large-police-presence-in-hartford-lt-boisvert-will-give-an-update/3704614/
https://connecticut.news12.com/person-fatally-shot-by-hartford-police-following-mental-health-evaluation
https://www.audacy.com/wtic/news/local/man-dead-after-being-shot-by-hartford-police
Nawras Mahmud
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Middle Eastern
Date : 02/19/2026
Location : 600 block of Oaktree Park Ct
City : Lawrenceville
County : Gwinnett
State : Georgia
Agency : Gwinnett County Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during welfare check and mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/19/2026, Gwinnett County police responded to the 600 block of Oaktree Park Court in Lawrenceville for a welfare check involving a man reported to be in mental distress inside a residence. Officers attempted to make contact and remained outside while communicating with him for an extended period. During the encounter, police state Nawras Mahmud came outside holding a knife, and officers immediately opened fire and shot him. He was pronounced dead after the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/gbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-lawrenceville/85-7b9f3e8c-0c2b-4a6a-9f7c-0d5c0d6c9a2c
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-lawrenceville
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-lawrenceville/
Hunter Munoz
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/19/2026
Location : 1914 Carpenter Ave
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) : David Chase; James Gano; Christian Escobar
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during stabbing call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/19/2026, Des Moines Police responded to a reported stabbing involving a security officer near a mental health clinic area around Carpenter Avenue. Police located a 24-year-old male identified as the stabbing suspect and attempted to de-escalate the situation after making contact. Police alleged the man approached officers with a knife and continued advancing despite the use of a Taser. Police alleged that after less-lethal force failed to stop him, two officers opened fire and shot him. He was transported for medical treatment and later died from his injuries, while the stabbed security officer remained in critical condition.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://who13.com/news/metro-news/suspect-dead-in-des-moines-officer-involved-shooting-more-details-released/
https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-police-officer-involved-shooting-stabbing-suspect/
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2026/02/19/des-moines-officer-involved-shooting-stabbing-suspect/
Dawson Noah Maloney
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/19/2026
Location : Los Angeles Department of Water and Power substation facility
City : Boulder City
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; Boulder City Police Department; Federal Bureau of Investigation
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY : On 02/19/2026 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Boulder City Police received a 911 report that a vehicle had crashed through a secured gate at a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power electrical substation outside Boulder City. Boulder City Police and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded and secured the perimeter. LVMPD counterterrorism units and the Federal Bureau of Investigation joined the response.
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Officers located a rented Nissan Sentra inside the restricted facility grounds. Police found 23-year-old Dawson Noah Maloney inside the vehicle with a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities reported Maloney was wearing body armor and had multiple firearms in the vehicle, including shotguns and an AR-style pistol, along with loaded magazines. Investigators also recovered devices described as flamethrowers containing thermite material, in addition to tools including a crowbar and hatchet.
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Law enforcement stated Maloney had traveled from New York and had previously been reported missing. Authorities said he sent messages to family members referencing an act that would place him in the news. Officers reported no exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. No officers or members of the public were injured. The substation did not suffer significant structural damage and no power outages were reported.
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The FBI is leading aspects of the terrorism investigation in coordination with LVMPD and Boulder City Police.
On 02/19/2026 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Boulder City Police received a 911 report that a vehicle had crashed through a secured gate at a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power electrical substation outside Boulder City. Boulder City Police and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded and secured the perimeter. LVMPD counterterrorism units and the Federal Bureau of Investigation joined the response.
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Officers located a rented Nissan Sentra inside the restricted facility grounds. Police found 23-year-old Dawson Noah Maloney inside the vehicle with a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities reported Maloney was wearing body armor and had multiple firearms in the vehicle, including shotguns and an AR-style pistol, along with loaded magazines. Investigators also recovered devices described as flamethrowers containing thermite material, in addition to tools including a crowbar and hatchet.
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Law enforcement stated Maloney had traveled from New York and had previously been reported missing. Authorities said he sent messages to family members referencing an act that would place him in the news. Officers reported no exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. No officers or members of the public were injured. The substation did not suffer significant structural damage and no power outages were reported.
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The FBI is leading aspects of the terrorism investigation in coordination with LVMPD and Boulder City Police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/02/20/las-vegas-police-investigating-alleged-terrorist-threat-outside-boulder-city/
https://www.kolotv.com/2026/02/20/las-vegas-police-investigating-alleged-terrorism-threat-outside-boulder-city-one-dead/
Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/19/2026
Location : Near Rucker Road and Fort Avenue
City : Junction City
County : Geary
State : Kansas
Agency : Grandview Plaza Police Department; Junction City Police Department; Geary County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress following vehicle pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY : On 02/19/2026, Grandview Plaza Police attempted a traffic stop near a Cracker Barrel in Junction City around 7:30 p.m. The driver did not stop and police escalated a vehicle pursuit. Junction City Police and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office joined the chase. Officers deployed tire deflation devices, and the vehicle stopped near Rucker Road and Fort Avenue. The driver exited and ran into a wooded area. Officers pursued on foot and attempted to deploy a Taser. During the confrontation, police stated the man produced a handgun and shot himself. He died at the location.
On 02/19/2026, Grandview Plaza Police attempted a traffic stop near a Cracker Barrel in Junction City around 7:30 p.m. The driver did not stop and police escalated a vehicle pursuit. Junction City Police and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office joined the chase. Officers deployed tire deflation devices, and the vehicle stopped near Rucker Road and Fort Avenue. The driver exited and ran into a wooded area. Officers pursued on foot and attempted to deploy a Taser. During the confrontation, police stated the man produced a handgun and shot himself. He died at the location.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://1350kman.com/2026/02/police-pursuit-ends-in-suspects-death-in-junction-city/
https://www.wibw.com/2026/02/20/man-takes-his-own-life-after-police-chase-junction-city/
https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/man-dies-after-police-pursuit-in-junction-city/
Jairus Eroge Jones
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/19/2026
Location : 904 Cypress Parkway
City : Ponciana
County : Osceola
State : Florida
Agency : Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Juvenile killed during shoplifting confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/19/2026, an off-duty Osceola County sheriff’s deputy working security at the Walmart located at 904 Cypress Parkway confronted three individuals suspected of shoplifting. Store loss-prevention staff notified the deputy that merchandise had been concealed. As the deputy approached, the 16-year-old boy ran through the store while allegedly holding a handgun. The deputy fired and struck him. He died from the gunshot wounds inside the store. Two additional males who were with him left the store and were later identified. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/02/20/16-year-old-idd-as-shoplifting-suspect-killed-by-deputy-in-poinciana-walmart/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/was-shooting-justified-teen-killed-off-duty-deputy-during-alleged-walmart-shoplifting-incident
Jessie A. Moats
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/19/2026
Location : Emerald Avenue & Interstate 75 area
City : Toledo
County : Lucas
State : Ohio
Agency : Toledo Police Department; Interstate law enforcement on I-75
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/19/2026 in Toledo, Ohio, Toledo Police responded to a report of a carjacking on Emerald Avenue. Officers were called after a bus operator witnessed a man take control of a vehicle being driven by 38-year-old Jessie Moats and drag the vehicle owner, later identified as Donald Russell, as the car left the area. Police confirmed that after Moats took the vehicle and dragged Russell, law enforcement was notified. Russell was later found nearly a half mile from the initial location with serious injuries and taken to a hospital in critical condition. Toledo Police reported that Moats continued driving and struck another vehicle on Interstate 75 near the Anthony Wayne Trail. After crashing, Moats fled the crash site on foot, went over a cement barrier, and was struck by a commercial vehicle. Moats died at a hospital. Medical personnel reported that Russell remained in critical condition with injuries including kidney failure and multiple body trauma. Family members said Russell was dropping off his granddaughter at a bus stop before the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/02/21/grandfather-left-critically-injured-after-being-dragged-carjacking-suspect-dies-crash/
https://www.13abc.com/2026/02/21/toledo-carjacking-leaves-grandfather-critical-condition-suspect-dead-after-i-75-crash/
William Rodman
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/18/2026
Location : Interstate 10 near Mississippi Highway 609 (Ocean Springs Exit 50)
City : Ocean Springs area
County : Jackson
State : Mississippi
Agency : St. Joseph Services (private prisoner transport
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Inmate killed by prisoner transport crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/18/2026, a private prisoner transport van operated by St. Joseph Services crashed around 9:30 a.m. on westbound Interstate 10 near the Mississippi Highway 609 exit in Jackson County, striking a pole, overturning, and colliding with a utility truck during an interstate extradition transport that began in Florida. The van caught fire with restrained prisoners and officers inside, and rescuers cut into the vehicle to extract occupants as multiple agencies responded. An officer and a prisoner inside the transport van died from crash-related injuries, while two other occupants in the van and the utility truck driver were seriously injured.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wlox.com/2026/02/18/new-details-officer-prisoner-killed-3-others-seriously-injured-following-prisoner-transport-van-crash-i-10/
https://www.wlox.com/2026/02/18/update-2-dead-2-critically-injured-after-wreck-between-prisoner-transport-van-utility-truck-jackson-county/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/02/19/dashcam-footage-shows-deadly-wreck-involving-prisoner-transport-van-i-10/
Miguel Bravo Gonzalez
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/18/2026
Location : Sierra Highway and Avenue D
City : Lancaster
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; California Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/18/2026, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a white Ford truck in Lancaster that police alleged was connected to a murder investigation. The driver accelerated away and deputies escalated a vehicle pursuit beginning near Avenue K, with speeds reportedly reaching around 100 mph. California Highway Patrol units joined and deployed spike strips to slow the vehicle. The truck struck spike strips, lost a tire, and continued fleeing before crashing onto railroad tracks near Sierra Highway and Avenue D. Miguel Bravo Gonzalez, a passenger in the fleeing vehicle, suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead, while the driver was transported to a hospital. The fatal impact resulted from the fleeing vehicle’s loss of control after spike strip deployment during the active pursuit sequence rather than a collision with a police vehicle.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.avpress.com/news/pursuit-leads-to-fatal-traffic-crash/article_ed69a04a-d7a9-40ff-bb2c-3fe11a5f1453.html
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/02/18/pursuit-crash-in-lancaster-leaves-one-dead-one-injured/
https://2urbangirls.com/2026/02/lancaster-police-pursuit-victim-identified/
Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/18/2026
Location : Carlton Palms Condominiums on Garden Street
City : Pensacola
County : Escambia
State : Florida
Agency : Pensacola Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during shots fired call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/18/2026, Pensacola Police responded around 3:40 p.m. to reports of a man firing multiple shots inside the Carlton Palms condominium complex on Garden Street, where residents encountered the man holding a gun as officers arrived and confronted him in the parking area. Police gave repeated commands for him to drop the gun, and when he refused, officers opened fire and injured him. He was transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries following the officer-involved shooting tied to the initial shots-fired call inside the residential building.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://weartv.com/news/local/police-report-officer-involved-shooting-at-pensacolas-carlton-palms
https://weartv.com/news/local/update-suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-at-pensacolas-carlton-palms
Michael Valera
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/18/2026
Location : Interstate 10 near Mississippi Highway 609 (Ocean Springs Exit 50)
City : Ocean Springs area
County : Jackson
State : Mississippi
Agency : St. Joseph Services (private prisoner transport
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Prisoner transport van crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/18/2026, a private prisoner transport van operated by St. Joseph Services crashed around 9:30 a.m. on westbound Interstate 10 near the Mississippi Highway 609 exit in Jackson County, striking a pole, overturning, and colliding with a utility truck during an interstate extradition transport that began in Florida. The van caught fire with restrained prisoners and officers inside, and rescuers cut into the vehicle to extract occupants as multiple agencies responded. An officer and a prisoner inside the transport van died from crash-related injuries, while two other occupants in the van and the utility truck driver were seriously injured.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wlox.com/2026/02/18/new-details-officer-prisoner-killed-3-others-seriously-injured-following-prisoner-transport-van-crash-i-10/
https://www.wlox.com/2026/02/18/update-2-dead-2-critically-injured-after-wreck-between-prisoner-transport-van-utility-truck-jackson-county/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/02/19/dashcam-footage-shows-deadly-wreck-involving-prisoner-transport-van-i-10/
Lindsey Null
Age :44
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 02/18/2026
Location : 1400 block of E. Gentry Parkway
City : Tyler
County : Smith
State : Texas
Agency : Tyler Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/18/2026, Tyler Police responded around 3:45 p.m. to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 1400 block of E. Gentry Parkway while officers were operating in an active response capacity in the area. A woman struck in the collision was transported to a local hospital where she later died from crash-related injuries, and the driver of the vehicle was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway was temporarily closed in both directions as police handled the fatal crash and subsequent investigation tied to the response activity on E. Gentry Parkway.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/police-woman-dead-car-pedestrian-crash-e-gentry-parkway-tyler/501-
https://www.cbs19.tv/local-news/police-woman-dead-in-car-pedestrian-crash-on-e-gentry-parkway-in-tyler
Andre Mendez
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/18/2026
Location : 600 block of N Twin Oaks Valley Rd
City : San Marcos
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
Officer(s) : Officer Kyle Hodges, Deputies Jake Brown, Chalit Caranto, Thomas Cook, Sean Dwyer, Justin Tesar
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/18/2026, San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call for a disturbance involving a man reported to be behaving erratically in the 600 block of North Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos. Deputies located the man and attempted to make contact, and the situation escalated during the encounter. Deputies opened fire and struck him during the confrontation. He was transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. Authorities stated the incident began as a disturbance call rather than a violent felony investigation. The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit and the District Attorney’s Office responded to conduct the required investigation. Deputies Chalit Caranto and Thomas Cook were identified in a prior fatal deputy shooting in Spring Valley on Nov. 15, 2024 involving Victor Rendon Jr. The City of San Diego identification memo lists Deputy Thomas Cook and Deputy Chalit Caranto among the deputies who fired in that 2024 case. That 2024 shooting later became the subject of a wrongful death lawsuit, and the reporting again names Caranto and Cook as involved deputies.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/north-county-news/san-marcos-deputy-involved-shooting-leaves-one-injured
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/1-injured-open-fire-san-marcos/3982658/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/deputy-involved-shooting-san-marcos-064646466.html
Da’Quain Tre Johnson
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/18/2026
Location : 600 block of Eastern Ave SE
City : Grand Rapids
County : Kent
State : Michigan
Agency : Grand Rapids Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during K-9 encounter behind apartment building
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY : On 02/18/2026, Grand Rapids Police officers encountered Da’Quan Johnson behind an apartment building in the 600 block of Eastern Ave SE at night during an investigation and deployed a K-9 while attempting to detain him. Police alleged the K-9 made contact and bit Johnson during the encounter and officers closed distance while he was in the rear lot area of the residential property. Police alleged that during the K-9 engagement Johnson produced a handgun, prompting officers to open fire and shoot him. He was transported for medical treatment and later died from his injuries. Police statements frame the shooting as occurring immediately after the alleged display of a firearm during the K-9 contact in a confined back-of-building environment.
Significant public pushback and protests developed in Grand Rapids following the shooting, with demonstrators marching and demanding release of body camera footage, a full timeline, and clarity on the decision to deploy a police dog prior to lethal force. Family members and community supporters publicly challenged the official narrative, disputing the police account of the sequence and questioning whether the escalation from K-9 deployment to gunfire was justified in the tight residential setting behind the apartment complex.
The family and protest organizers have emphasized that key evidence, including full video and a detailed reconstruction of positioning and commands, had not been publicly released in early reporting, and they contest the reliance on police descriptions that Johnson had a handgun at the moment force was used. Their statements focus on the rapid escalation, the use of a K-9 bite during the encounter, and the lack of independently released footage to corroborate the alleged police account of the firearm and immediate threat.
On 02/18/2026, Grand Rapids Police officers encountered Da’Quan Johnson behind an apartment building in the 600 block of Eastern Ave SE at night during an investigation and deployed a K-9 while attempting to detain him. Police alleged the K-9 made contact and bit Johnson during the encounter and officers closed distance while he was in the rear lot area of the residential property. Police alleged that during the K-9 engagement Johnson produced a handgun, prompting officers to open fire and shoot him. He was transported for medical treatment and later died from his injuries. Police statements frame the shooting as occurring immediately after the alleged display of a firearm during the K-9 contact in a confined back-of-building environment.
Significant public pushback and protests developed in Grand Rapids following the shooting, with demonstrators marching and demanding release of body camera footage, a full timeline, and clarity on the decision to deploy a police dog prior to lethal force. Family members and community supporters publicly challenged the official narrative, disputing the police account of the sequence and questioning whether the escalation from K-9 deployment to gunfire was justified in the tight residential setting behind the apartment complex.
The family and protest organizers have emphasized that key evidence, including full video and a detailed reconstruction of positioning and commands, had not been publicly released in early reporting, and they contest the reliance on police descriptions that Johnson had a handgun at the moment force was used. Their statements focus on the rapid escalation, the use of a K-9 bite during the encounter, and the lack of independently released footage to corroborate the alleged police account of the firearm and immediate threat.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/grand-rapids-police-investigating-shooting-involving-officer-wednesday-night/69-2a55e2c9-8497-48f2-aa30-5d4295438377
https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/grpd-man-shot-by-officer-has-died/
https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/community-marches-after-police-shoot-kill-man-in-grand-rapids/
Ian M. Stephenson
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/18/2026
Location : North 2nd Street apartment
City : Philipsburg
County : Centre
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/18/2026, Pennsylvania State Police attempted to serve a warrant at an apartment on North 2nd Street in Philipsburg, prompting a large police response and road closures after a man barricaded himself inside and told troopers he had a weapon. Police maintained a standoff that lasted more than 12 hours while deploying specialized equipment and attempting to get him to exit. Authorities later entered the residence and found the man dead from self-inflicted injuries. Police stated he had refused to surrender throughout the standoff and his name had not been publicly released at the time of reporting. The incident originated from efforts to serve a warrant connected to alleged sex abuse charges.
SOURCE LINKS :
Steven Saathoff
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : Southeast Oklahoma City residence
City : Oklahoma City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during shootout with police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY : On 02/17/2026, Oklahoma City Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in southeast Oklahoma City. Officers encountered an individual outside the home and shot that person during the response. The individual then barricaded themself inside the residence. After officers secured the location and entered the home, they found a second person deceased inside. Authorities have not released the identity, age, or cause of death of the deceased person found in the home. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation by Oklahoma City police.
On 02/17/2026, Oklahoma City Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in southeast Oklahoma City. Officers encountered an individual outside the home and shot that person during the response. The individual then barricaded themself inside the residence. After officers secured the location and entered the home, they found a second person deceased inside. Authorities have not released the identity, age, or cause of death of the deceased person found in the home. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation by Oklahoma City police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koco.com/article/shooting-barricade-standoff-southeast-oklahoma-city/70386061
Ray Summers
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : Ridgeview Circle
City : Macon
County : Bibb
State : Georgia
Agency : Bibb County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2026, Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies went to a residence in the Lake Wildwood neighborhood to serve an eviction notice. Shortly after arriving, deputies heard gunshots from inside the home and called for SWAT and negotiators. A standoff followed. When law enforcement made entry, they found Ray Summers and two other victims inside. Summers had died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after the confrontation with police began. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit is investigating.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/three-dead-in-bibb-county-eviction-murder-suicide-sheriff-says
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/neighbors-stunned-after-deadly-domestic-shooting-at-lake-wildwood/93-f94ed199-541a-453c-9c97-2083baa99a4b
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OloK-r9_b0M
Christopher Harbour
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : 8400 block of South Broadway near Marceau
City : St. Louis
County : St. Louis
State : Missouri
Agency : St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during execution of search warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2026 around 8:30 a.m., SWAT officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were executing a search warrant at a residence in the 8400 block of South Broadway near Marceau. Officers spent approximately 15 minutes issuing multiple commands for occupants to exit with hands up. All occupants left except the target of the warrant. SWAT officers entered the home and again ordered the man to exit and drop any weapons. The man refused, announced he had a gun, and did not comply with commands to drop it. A SWAT officer, fearing for his life, fired his weapon and struck the man, who died at the scene. A handgun was recovered and no officers were injured. The incident is under investigation by SLMPD force detectives.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/news/2026/02/17/swat-officer-shoots-man-
https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/02/17/force-investigation-detectives-scene-shooting-south-city/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv0tot4Oyrk
Ronald Wilson
Age :74
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : Northwest 31st Avenue and West Prospect Road
City : Tamarac
County : Broward
State : Florida
Agency : Broward Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Deputy Brian Quintal
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2026 just before midnight, Broward Sheriff’s deputies spotted a stolen vehicle in Tamarac and escalated a vehicle pursuit after the driver allegedly reversed into a marked patrol vehicle and continued driving recklessly through the area. Deputies chased the vehicle through surface streets in a rapidly unfolding sequence described in records as a reckless chain of events that lasted only minutes. During the pursuit, a BSO patrol vehicle entered the intersection of Northwest 31st Avenue and West Prospect Road and collided with a civilian pickup truck that was making a left turn. The fleeing vehicle had already passed through the intersection when the deputy’s cruiser struck the pickup.
Ronald Wilson, the civilian driver of the pickup, suffered critical injuries in the collision and later died at a hospital.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/19/records-detail-reckless-chain-of-events-that-led-to-deadly-crash-during-bso-pursuit/
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/02/18/suspect-facing-multiple-charges-after-leading-broward-deputies-on-chase-that-caused-fatal-crash/
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/innocent-driver-killed-in-bso-crash-after-what-witness-describes-as-chase-in-tamarac/3768739/
Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : Southwest Fort Worth neighborhood (near Creekwood Lane area)
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Worth Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress during foot pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2026, Fort Worth Police responded to a report of gunfire in a southwest Fort Worth neighborhood and encountered a man who ran from officers, prompting a foot pursuit through a residential area. During the pursuit, officers located the man and discovered he had sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead after officers attempted to render aid, and police stated the fatal injury appeared to be self-inflicted during the foot pursuit response to the initial shots-fired call.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/fort-worth-police-foot-pursuit-ends-with-one-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/ar-AA1Fabf7
https://www.aol.com/fort-worth-police-officers-involved-014814378.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/fort-worth-police-foot-pursuit-020801389.html
Christopher Allen Smith
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : Driftwood Lane residence
City : Washington County
County : Washington
State : Virginia
Agency : Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police while serving emergency custody order
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a home on Driftwood Lane to serve an emergency custody order when an altercation occurred between Christopher Allen Smith and deputies during the service attempt. Authorities reported that Smith threatened deputies with a knife during the confrontation, and deputies opened fire. Deputies rendered medical aid until EMS arrived, and Smith was pronounced dead following the shooting tied to the emergency custody order response at the residence.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjhl.com/news/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-washington-county-va/
https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/02/18/man-shot-death-by-deputies-after-knife-threat-sheriff-says/
https://wcyb.com/news/local/man-who-threatened-deputies-with-knife-shot-to-death-washington-county-virginia-authorities-say
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/1-dead-officer-involved-shooting-161114372.html
Kevin Tyrone Driver
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : Shelby County Jail
City : Shelby
County : Shelby
State : Alabama
Agency : Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died during arrest/booking
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2026, Shelby County deputies responded around 8:00 p.m. to a reported vehicle accident on County Road 42 and determined one of the vehicles had left the area. Deputies searched nearby and located a vehicle matching the description occupied by Kevin Tyrone Driver, 55, and arrested him on a DUI charge related to the crash investigation. Officers transported him to the Shelby County Jail, where he arrived at approximately 9:20 p.m. During the booking process, jail deputies attempted to place him in an observation cell and noticed signs of a medical emergency while he was being processed. He died from medical emergency during arrest/booking.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/shelby-county-arrest-crash-jail-death-hit-run-alabama/70410909
https://www.waff.com/2026/02/18/investigation-underway-after-man-dies-while-police-custody-shelby-county-jail/
Christopher Oxendine
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : 12000 block of Antioch Road
City : Christian County
County : Christian
State : Kentucky
Agency : Christian County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress during warrant service
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2026, Christian County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to the 12000 block of Antioch Road to serve an active arrest warrant for Christopher Oxendine related to a felony probation violation. Deputies attempted to locate him during the warrant service when he sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound while deputies were present and pursuing the arrest. Deputies secured medical response and he was transported to Jennie Stuart Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries that night. Authorities confirmed the death occurred following the warrant attempt and classified it as resulting from the self-inflicted gunshot during the police presence.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://christiancountynow.com/news/2026/02/18/suspect-dies-after-deputies-attempt-to-serve-warrant-in-christian-county/
https://www.wkdzradio.com/2026/02/18/christian-county-man-dies-after-warrant-service-incident/news-edge/
https://www.hoptownchronicle.org/news/2026/02/christian-county-warrant-service-death-investigation/
Diana Carolina G. Hernandez
Age :17
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : Broken Land Parkway near wooded area off Route 32 (Patuxent Freeway)
City : Columbia
County : Howard
State : Maryland
Agency : Howard County Police Department
Officer(s) : Brian Maurantonio
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/17/2026 at approximately 1:50 a.m., a Howard County police officer activated lights and siren in an unmarked patrol vehicle to stop a Honda Accord for speeding on Route 32 in Columbia. The driver, later memorialized at the scene as 17-year-old Carolina G. Hernandez, did not stop and continued driving as the officer pursued. Police body-worn video shows the officer radioing that the vehicle had crashed, overturned in a ditch off Broken Land Parkway, and caught fire in a wooded area. Officers stopped short, reported no visible movement, and waited for backup before approaching due to safety concerns. About ninety seconds later, additional officers arrived and approached the wrecked vehicle as flames intensified. The car was fully engulfed, and officers attempted to put out the fire until Howard County Fire and Rescue arrived. Hernandez died at the scene inside the overturned, burning vehicle. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division opened an investigation into the fatal crash that followed the police pursuit. Memorial items placed at the site, including a cross and rosary beads, publicly identified her and noted her recent 17th birthday in October.
SOURCE LINKS :
Dylan Leonard
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : 600 block of Watson Lane
City : Mesilla
County : Doña Ana
State : New Mexico
Agency : Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office; Mesilla Marshals
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during house fire response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY : On 02/17/2026, fire crews, Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputies, and Mesilla Marshals responded just before 8:00 p.m. to a residential structure fire on Watson Lane where Dylan Leonard was reported inside a burning home and refusing to exit despite repeated requests from firefighters and deputies. Deputies positioned themselves around multiple entry points while crews attempted to extinguish the fire and negotiate his exit as the structure continued burning and was later reported to have fire in multiple areas of the property.
Officials state deputies attempted verbal communication through the door several times to get Leonard out of the residence due to the active fire hazard, but he continued to refuse to leave while emergency personnel remained outside managing both the fire and the barricaded individual.
At approximately 8:34 p.m., Leonard suddenly exited the structure holding a knife and moved toward deputies, at which point a Doña Ana County deputy and a Mesilla Marshal opened fire and struck him. He was pronounced dead shortly after the shooting.
Body camera imagery referenced by authorities reportedly shows Leonard emerging from the burning residence with a knife immediately before deputies fired, though full video has not been publicly released, leaving the public reconstruction of distance, commands, and exact tactical spacing dependent largely on official briefings.
Authorities confirmed multiple agencies were present, including sheriff’s deputies and Mesilla Marshals, and that both fired during the confrontation.
On 02/17/2026, fire crews, Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputies, and Mesilla Marshals responded just before 8:00 p.m. to a residential structure fire on Watson Lane where Dylan Leonard was reported inside a burning home and refusing to exit despite repeated requests from firefighters and deputies. Deputies positioned themselves around multiple entry points while crews attempted to extinguish the fire and negotiate his exit as the structure continued burning and was later reported to have fire in multiple areas of the property.
Officials state deputies attempted verbal communication through the door several times to get Leonard out of the residence due to the active fire hazard, but he continued to refuse to leave while emergency personnel remained outside managing both the fire and the barricaded individual.
At approximately 8:34 p.m., Leonard suddenly exited the structure holding a knife and moved toward deputies, at which point a Doña Ana County deputy and a Mesilla Marshal opened fire and struck him. He was pronounced dead shortly after the shooting.
Body camera imagery referenced by authorities reportedly shows Leonard emerging from the burning residence with a knife immediately before deputies fired, though full video has not been publicly released, leaving the public reconstruction of distance, commands, and exact tactical spacing dependent largely on official briefings.
Authorities confirmed multiple agencies were present, including sheriff’s deputies and Mesilla Marshals, and that both fired during the confrontation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kfoxtv.com/newsletter-daily/dona-ana-county-sheriff-kim-stewart-shares-details-on-deadly-deputy-shooting-following-a-house-fire-watson-lane-near-mesilla
https://www.krwg.org/krwg-news/2026-02-19/sheriff-stewart-addresses-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-tortugas
https://www.donaana.gov/news_detail_T7_R84.php
Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/17/2026
Location : 12400 block of Birchwood Pike
City : Harrison
County : Hamilton
State : Tennessee
Agency : Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2026, Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence in the 12400 block of Birchwood Pike in Harrison. Deputies attempted to make contact with an adult male at the home after receiving reports of a violent situation. During the response, deputies encountered the man outside the residence and the encounter escalated rapidly. Deputies opened fire during the confrontation and struck him. He was transported for medical treatment and later died from his injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.local3news.com/local-news/tbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-harrison/article_
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/tbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-on-birchwood-pike-in-harrison
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/feb/17/tbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-harrison/
Ryan C. Drew
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/16/2026
Location : Building along roadway in Edwardsville
City : Edwardsville
County : Madison
State : Illinois
Agency : Madison County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/16/2026, Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle in Madison County during the early morning hours. The driver continued driving and deputies escalated a pursuit into Edwardsville. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed into the building, demolishing part of the Redmond Insurance Agency. The driver died from injuries sustained in the crash. Illinois State Police are investigating the pursuit and collision.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/one-dead-after-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash-in-edwardsville/
Linda Davis, PhD
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 02/16/2026
Location : Whitefield Avenue and Truman Parkway
City : Savannah
County : Chatham
State : Georgia
Agency : U.S. Department of Homeland Security / Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/16/2026, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Oscar Vasquez Lopez in Savannah. The driver continued driving and ICE agents initiated a pursuit. During the chase, the driver ran at least one red light and made dangerous maneuvers before colliding with the vehicle driven by Linda Davis near Whitefield Avenue and Truman Parkway. Davis, a teacher at Hesse K-8 School in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, was transported to a hospital where she died from her injuries. Lopez survived the crash and was arrested and charged with first-degree vehicular homicide, reckless driving, driving without a valid license, and failure to obey a traffic control device. Authorities have not publicly released verified speed data from the pursuit.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/16/savannah-teacher-killed-crash-by-man-fleeing-ice/
https://www.wyff4.com/article/georgia-teacher-killed-during-dhs-ice-pursuit/70383228
https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/02/police-savannah-teacher-killed-after-other-driver-flees-ice-traffic-stop/
Aaron Ammann
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/16/2026
Location : 4700 block of Road L.9 Northeast
City : Moses Lake
County : Grant
State : Washington
Agency : Grant County Sheriff’s Office; Moses Lake Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/16/2026, deputies with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Moses Lake Police Department were conducting an investigation in the 4700 block of Road L.9 Northeast near Moses Lake. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, a man was inside a barn holding a rifle. When he exited the barn, five Grant County deputies opened fire. Moses Lake officers were present but did not fire. The man was struck and died from his injuries at the location. The Central Basin Investigative Team is reviewing the shooting.