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On 02/12/2026, Mobile police responded to a shooting in the 900 block of Wesley Avenue where officers found an adult woman fatally shot inside a residence. Authorities identified an off-duty Prichard police officer as the individual involved and detained him at the scene while Mobile Police assumed investigative control. Reporting indicates the individuals knew each other and that an altercation occurred before the shooting, though police have not released a detailed timeline of events or confirmed charges. The woman died from multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators are continuing to review evidence and witness statements as the case remains under active investigation.

https://mynbc15.com/news/local/mobile-pd-respond-to-shooting-on-wesley-ave
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/02/12/mpd-woman-dies-after-wesley-avenue-shooting-officials-say-off-duty-prichard-officer-involved/
https://www.lagniappemobile.com/news/one-shot-killed-on-wesley-ave/article_a48e648a-3532-4f2a-83d7-77ef9775f522.html

On 02/11/2026, officers with the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit attempted a traffic stop on Jadarrian O’Neal Clemons in Montgomery. Clemons continued driving, exited the vehicle, and ran into a nearby structure where he fired gunshots that struck an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency special agent. Officers from multiple agencies converged and opened fire during the confrontation, killing Clemons at the scene. The agent survived injuries. Federal and local agencies assisted in the operation and investigators opened a multi-agency review of the shooting.

https://abc3340.com/news/local/special-agent-shot-in-montgomery-during-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.wsfa.com/2026/02/12/investigation-launched-suspect-identified-after-alea-special-agent-injured-officer-involved-shooting/

On 02/11/2026, Charleston County deputies responded to reports of gunfire on Edenborough Road on Johns Island and identified Floriberto Perez Nieto, 34, as involved. Deputies attempted to stop him and pursued him by vehicle and on foot through the area near Caroline Lane. During the encounter, deputies fired their weapons and struck him, killing him at the scene. Authorities stated deputies recovered a firearm afterward and reported shots were fired during the confrontation, though they have not detailed the sequence that led deputies to shoot. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division opened an investigation and the coroner later confirmed his identity and cause of death.

https://www.live5news.com/2026/02/11/charleston-county-deputies-shut-down-area-johns-island-reported-incident/
https://www.live5news.com/2026/02/12/coroner-ids-suspect-shot-by-deputies-during-exchange-gunfire-johns-island/
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/coroner-identifies-man-killed-in-deputy-involved-shooting-on-johns-island-crime-edenborough-road-caroline-lane-sled-investigation
https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2026-02-11/sled-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-charleston-county
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/charleston-county-sheriffs-office-responds-to-overnight-incident-on-johns-island-edenborough-road-caroline-lane

On 02/11/2026, Jacksonville sheriff’s officers identified a vehicle reported stolen traveling in the Oceanway area and attempted a stop on New Berlin Road. The driver continued driving and officers pursued until the vehicle stopped. The driver ran from the vehicle and officers chased him on foot. During the encounter, two officers fired their weapons and struck the man, killing him. Authorities stated a firearm was recovered at the scene but have not described the sequence that led officers to shoot. The identity of the man has not been released and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement opened an investigation into the shooting.

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/jso-officer-involved-shooting-oceanway/77-3a5e9f8b-0a0e-49d0-9a8c-dc3a88e94f41
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/02/11/jso-officers-involved-in-fatal-shooting-in-oceanway/
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/jso-officers-shoot-kill-man-after-foot-chase-oceanway/
https://www.wokv.com/news/local/jso-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-oceanway/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/jso-officers-shoot-kill-man-015243872.html

On 02/11/2026, Metropolitan Police responded to a domestic shooting inside an apartment on the 1400 block of W Street NW where Stephon Marquis Jeter shot and killed Rayven Amuan Edwards and wounded a juvenile before taking a 3 year old child and leaving in a pickup truck. Police issued an Amber Alert and identified Jeter as the child’s father. Prince George’s County officers located the vehicle and escalated a chase into Washington where it crashed near 30th Street and Nash Place SE. Officers closed in and found Jeter inside suffering from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He died shortly afterward. Police later located the child safe with a relative. Investigators documented that the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute that moved from the apartment into the hallway and triggered the multi jurisdictional response.
 

https://wtop.com/dc/2026/02/woman-killed-young-girl-injured-in-shooting-in-dcs-glover-park-neighborhood/
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/nation-world/woman-killed-young-girl-female-juvenile-injured-hurt-washington-dc-northwest-shooting-male-shooter-metropolitan-police-department-w-street-fatal-gun-violence-crime
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-killed-12-year-old-girl-injured-in-glover-park-shooting/4058891/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/02/12/fatal-shooting-dc-glover-park/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMKhfge_6M

On 02/11/2026, Charles County Sheriff’s Office officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Demarcus Irish in a residential area in the 10000 block of Cobbler Place in White Plains. Officers approached Irish during the operation and he raised a machete over his head while facing them. Two officers opened fire, striking him. Emergency responders arrived and pronounced Irish dead at the scene. Authorities recovered a machete near him. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division assumed control of the case, identified the decedent and officers, and continues investigating the shooting while body worn camera footage review and release procedures proceed.
 

https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-a-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Charles-County--.aspx
https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Decedent-and-Officers-Identified-in-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Charles-County.aspx
https://thebaynet.com/deadly-afternoon-gunfire-man-shot-multiple-times-in-white-plains-neighborhood/

On 02/11/2026, Clackamas County deputies attempted to stop Douglas Richard York on Interstate 205 after observing speeding and identifying him as wanted on a felony warrant earlier that day. Deputies escalated a pursuit southbound near West Linn. York drove a white Lexus that rear ended a Volkswagen Golf, lost control, rolled, and was ejected from the vehicle. A following Toyota struck him after the rollover. He died at the scene. Authorities identified York as a 54 year old Crooked River Ranch resident who had been scheduled for sentencing that day in a prior robbery case. Oregon State Police assumed control of the crash reconstruction and investigation.

https://www.kptv.com/2026/02/13/man-dies-crash-i-205-after-chase-by-clackamas-co-deputies/
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/bend-robber-escaped-prison-only-to-die-in-a-crash-interstate-205-west-linn/283-d833a24a-e3b6-4419-9f73-92ca9832fb36
https://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=1002
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/felon-being-pursued-clackamas-county-015746206.html
https://nationaltoday.com/us/or/portland/news/2026/02/13/bend-area-robber-escaped-prison-dies-in-crash-on-i-205/

On 02/10/2026, Jacksonville Sheriff’s officers located Michael Wayne Jones driving a reported stolen vehicle and followed him to Kaleel Road where he exited and ran through residential yards while officers chased him on foot. Officers deployed a Taser during the pursuit and continued pursuit across fences and properties. During the confrontation, Jones displayed a handgun and officers opened fire, killing him at the scene. Authorities recovered multiple firearms and identified Jones as a Virginia resident with prior felony convictions. The State Attorney’s Office opened a review of the shooting and placed involved officers on leave pending investigation.

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/kaleel-road-jacksonville-officer-shooting-stolen-vehicle-foot-chase/77-01dd581b-b14d-496a-9f2b-fefe06a6c065
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/02/11/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-was-armed-with-2-firearms-jso-says/

On 02/16/2026 at approximately 8:15 p.m., a Darke County deputy observed an SUV traveling 79 mph in a 55 mph zone on State Route 47 and turned to catch up, pacing the vehicle at around 100 mph before activating emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop. Police escalated a pursuit after the driver accelerated away, and the chase lasted less than three minutes with speeds reaching approximately 124 mph along State Route 47. During the pursuit, the fleeing Range Rover Velar driven by Tarsem Singh lost control on a curve, crossed left of center, and struck an oncoming Jeep Cherokee head-on.
Ashlee Holmes, a 17-year-old passenger in the fleeing vehicle and a teen mother who was pregnant, was ejected during the crash and died from her injuries. Reporting states her unborn child also died as a result of the collision.

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/woman-dead-after-suv-crashes-during-high-speed-pursuit-in-darke-county/X6KPKDQRDJEZ5GKLIDR5JQ3NYU/
https://www.whio.com/news/local/17-year-old-killed-darke-co-crash-involving-car-going-over-120-mph-identified/J2INEZSWYBADZL546SYWEHVZSA/
https://dayton247now.com/news/local/darke-county-deputy-pursues-suv-clocked-at-100-mph-after-speeding-on-state-route-47

On 02/10/2026, a 61 year old man died after being shot by a Broadway Police officer at the 7-Eleven on West Lee Street in Broadway shortly after 12:30 p.m. Police reported receiving calls that the man was threatening people inside the store with a knife. An officer evacuated patrons and confronted him near the restroom area, where authorities stated he approached an officer and deadly force was used. The man suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Virginia State Police assumed responsibility for the investigation through the Officer Involved Critical Incident Response Team and the involved officer was placed on administrative leave.

https://rocktownnow.com/news/218812-vsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-broadway/
https://www.whsv.com/2026/02/10/broadway-police-investigating-incident-involving-officers-use-force-7-eleven/

On 02/10/2026, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of an armed individual barricaded inside a residence on Blue Sky Court and began negotiations that continued overnight. Crisis negotiators and Special Enforcement Bureau personnel attempted contact while surrounding homes were evacuated and streets closed. After roughly 14 to 15 hours, deputies used a tactical vehicle to breach the rear wall of the home shortly before 6 a.m., where they located a deceased person inside alongside a firearm. Reporting indicated a gunshot may have been heard shortly before the discovery. Authorities have not confirmed identity, whether the deceased was the barricaded individual or another person, or the official cause of death. The Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau and medical examiner are investigating.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/lancaster-barricaded-armed-suspect-found-dead/
https://abc7.com/post/armed-man-barricaded-inside-lancaster-home-nearby-homes-evacuated/18579013/
https://www.foxla.com/news/lancaster-standoff-blue-sky-court-suspect-dead
https://1043myfm.iheart.com/featured/la-local-news/content/2026-02-10-detectives-armed-suspect-continue-standoff-in-lancaster/

On 02/10/2026, Kenneth Phillips, age 47, died after shooting himself inside a vehicle on U.S. 23 near Mountain Empire Community College following a police chase in Wise County. Deputies had received an alert from authorities in Scioto County, Ohio, that Phillips was wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation and was believed to be armed and suicidal. Officers attempted a traffic stop after locating his vehicle, but he continued driving and a pursuit began. The chase ended when spike strips disabled his car. Deputies reported hearing a gunshot once the vehicle stopped and found Phillips dead from a self-inflicted wound with a firearm recovered inside the vehicle. Multiple local departments assisted and Ohio authorities are handling the underlying investigation.

https://mountain-topmedia.com/police-sexual-assault-suspect-kills-self-after-chase/
https://www.wymt.com/2026/02/10/police-southwest-virginia-investigating-shooting-incident/

On 02/10/2026, Goodyear police responded to a reported shoplifting call at a retail area near Interstate 10 and Litchfield Road around 4 p.m. Officers located a man matching the description and moved to detain him over the alleged shoplifting incident. Police physically engaged with him during the attempted detention, and a struggle occurred. During the struggle, both the officer and the man had hands on the officer’s firearm and a round discharged, grazing the officer’s calf. Police regained control of the weapon and then shot the man, who died at the location.
The officer was later released after being treated at the hospital, while investigators stated the encounter began solely as a retail theft response rather than a violent crime call, which has drawn scrutiny due to the rapid escalation from a shoplifting investigation to a fatal shooting.
Public discussion and emerging controversy center on escalation and narrative framing. The official account relies heavily on police statements that the man reached for the officer’s gun during the struggle, but authorities have not released the man’s identity, body camera footage, or a detailed timeline of the physical encounter, leaving key factual gaps about how a low-level shoplifting call progressed into a lethal confrontation.

https://www.aol.com/news/goodyear-officer-hurt-alleged-shoplifting-001238181.html
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/11/suspect-down-officer-hospitalized-after-shooting-near-i-10-goodyear/
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/goodyear/suspect-down-police-officer-hurt-after-shooting-involving-officers-in-goodyear
https://www.kold.com/video/2026/02/11/officer-hospitalized-suspect-down-after-police-shooting-goodyear/

On 02/10/2026, Carthage Police encountered a male individual reported to have left a halfway house and located him near the Cumberland River wearing minimal clothing and appearing impaired. Officers approached to check on him and he resisted and continued moving away on foot before entering the river. Police attempted to coax him back to shore but he swam away, submerged, and did not resurface. A multi-agency search using drones, sonar, and dive teams located and recovered his body in about 15 feet of water near the boat ramp later that afternoon. Authorities have not released his identity or additional background details, and the incident remains under investigation.

https://www.wsmv.com/2026/02/10/body-recovered-after-search-rescue-mission-cumberland-river-smith-county/
https://smithcountyinsider.com/home-page-featured/body-recovered-after-search-operation-near-cordell-hull-bridge-in-smith-county/
https://3bmedianews.com/man-jumps-into-cumberland-river-to-evade-carthage-police/
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/02/10/search-rescue-mission-happening-cumberland-river-smith-county/

On 02/10/2026, Queen Creek Police assisted in searching the Ironwood Crossing neighborhood after a vehicle crashed and the driver continued moving through nearby residential yards. Officers established a perimeter, issued shelter alerts, and conducted yard to yard searches while tracking the armed individual. Police located him near a residence off Joshua Tree Avenue and opened fire during the encounter, killing him at the scene. One officer was injured and treated at a hospital. Authorities have not released the individual’s identity or clarified what immediately preceded the shooting. The East Valley Critical Response Team is reviewing the incident.

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/11/queen-creek-pd-shooting-leaves-suspect-dead-officer-hurt-after-shelter-in-place/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/queen-creek-officer-injured-suspect-killed-ironwood-crossing-shooting/75-6631fde9-bae8-439b-a2b0-05798629237c
https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/officer-hurt-after-a-shooting-involving-queen-creek-police-tuesday-night
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/pd-queen-creek-police-shoot-kill-armed-hit-and-run-suspect

On 02/10/2026, Kingsland Police officers stopped a vehicle on Interstate 95 after Ocala investigators identified Ralph Bacon, 38, as the driver who had left the Marion Springs Condominiums in Ocala following the fatal shootings of his estranged wife Nancy Bacon and her four year old daughter. License plate reader alerts tracked the SUV north toward the Florida Georgia border where officers located and stopped it roughly seven miles into Georgia. During the stop, Bacon shot himself inside the vehicle before officers could remove him. Reporting indicates the estranged couple had a long unstable relationship and had divorced years earlier; family members said the child was not biologically his. The killings and subsequent self inflicted death occurred across linked scenes in Florida and Georgia that investigators continue reconstructing.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/02/11/ocala-woman-4-year-old-daughter-killed-estranged-husband-dies-by-suicide-during-georgia-traffic-stop-police/
https://www.wcjb.com/2026/02/12/string-domestic-murder-suicides-north-central-florida-prompts-calls-early-intervention/
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/estranged-couple-involved-tragic-shooting-ocala/XFP7DXYFI5GJDE5N7VLUWPVSA4/
https://www.wesh.com/article/mother-daughter-killed-marion-county-shooting/70312145

On 02/10/2026, St. Louis County deputies attempted to stop Donald P. Felver III while he was driving erratically on Grand Avenue in Duluth. The driver continued driving through side streets before deputies stopped his SUV near a car wash. During the encounter, Felver and deputies exchanged gunfire and deputies struck him, killing him at the scene. Authorities recovered a handgun from the vehicle and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension opened an investigation. Reporting states the shooting occurred hours after a separate fatal shooting earlier that day and investigators later identified Felver as connected to that homicide; family members also described him as a lifelong Duluth resident.

https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/1-dead-in-duluth-shooting-police-say
https://www.startribune.com/man-fleeing-law-enforcement-in-duluth-shot-and-killed/601580354
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/11/duluth-shooting-sheriffs-deputies-fatally-shoot-person-on-grand-avenue
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/deputies-fatally-shoot-man-driving-recklessly-in-duluth-sheriff-says/

On 02/09/2026, Redding police chased a vehicle across town from North Bonnyview Road toward the Sacramento River Trail area following an attempted stop. The pursuit continued through Caldwell Park to a boat ramp where the vehicle stopped. Two women remained in the car while the driver and passenger Alex Abrams, 37, entered the Sacramento River. Abrams did not resurface and was later recovered deceased after search efforts. Reporting states the pursuit route and river entry occurred while officers were actively attempting to stop the vehicle. Limited personal background details have been released beyond his identification as a passenger. Authorities continue reviewing the pursuit and recovery circumstances.
 

https://kqms.com/localnews/update-man-who-jumped-into-the-sacramento-river-during-pursuit-is-found-dead/
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/shasta-county-dive-team-helps-recover-body-from-sacramento-river-in-redding

On 02/09/2026, a person died after being shot by Alameda County Sheriff’s deputies in San Leandro around 3:19 a.m. Deputies responded to a report involving a person claiming to have a firearm and intent to harm others. During the encounter the individual exited a residence and deputies opened fire. The California Department of Justice initiated an independent investigation under Assembly Bill 1506 through its Police Shooting Investigation Team and will submit findings to prosecutors upon completion.

https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/california-department-justice-investigating-alameda-county-sheriff%E2%80%99s-officer
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/person-shot-killed-alameda-county-sheriffs-deputies-san-leandro/4031245/
https://www.sfchronicle.com/eastbay/article/san-leandro-deputy-fatal-shooting-bonta-21343470.php
https://hoodline.com/2026/02/san-leandro-s-deadly-pre-dawn-shooting-puts-alameda-deputies-under-state-scrutiny/

On 02/08/2026, Amarillo Police Department officers responded to a call about a 60-year-old man who said people were following him and trying to kill him at a residence on North Hughes Street in Amarillo. Officers made contact with Ruben Cordova Ramirez and restrained him in handcuffs during the encounter. After being restrained, Ramirez became unresponsive and lost a pulse. Emergency medical efforts were initiated and he was transported for treatment, but he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. The Texas Attorney General’s Office received a custodial death report, and the investigation remains pending. Reporting indicates Ramirez was experiencing acute paranoia before police contact. No officer has been charged.

https://www.newschannel10.com/2026/02/10/man-dies-police-custody-following-disorderly-person-call-north-amarillo/
https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/man-claiming-he-was-being-followed-by-people-trying-to-kill-him-dies-in-amarillo-police-custody-ruben-cordova-ramirez-custodial-death-report-attorney-general-ken-paxton
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-claiming-he-was-being-followed-by-people-trying-to-kill-him-dies-in-police-custody/ar-AA1W5AJT

On 02/08/2026, Elkhart Police officers approached a parked vehicle in the High Dive Park Pavilion lot after the park had closed. Officers spoke with the driver and passengers, then called a second officer to the scene. About 13 minutes after first contact, both officers fired their weapons and struck a 17 year old male inside the encounter area. Medics transported him to a hospital where he died. Investigators seized multiple handguns found inside and around the vehicle and took both officers’ firearms as evidence. Authorities placed the officers on administrative leave while the Elkhart County Homicide Unit conducts the investigation.

https://wsbt.com/news/local/elkhart-county-prosecutor-releases-new-details-on-officer-involved-shooting-of-teen-killed-violence-towards-police-investigation-release-information-high-dive-park-correct-false-info-elkhart-county-indiana
https://www.abc57.com/news/elkhart-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-near-high-dive-park
https://www.wndu.com/2026/02/09/teen-killed-officer-involved-shooting-elkhart/
https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/local/2026/02/09/elkhart-officer-involved-shooting-high-dive-park-teen-identified/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-bryan-axel-ramirez-gomez

On 02/08/2026, Dallas Police officers went to an apartment on the 5100 block of Lemmon Avenue after receiving a report that a man was threatening harm with a knife. Officers knocked on the apartment door and encountered the man holding a box cutter. After further interaction, the man came out of the apartment and moved toward officers. Officers fired their weapons, striking him in the torso. He was transported to a hospital where he died. Authorities collected evidence and began a homicide investigation into the shooting.

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/reported-knife-threat-shooting-response-dallas-police-lemmon-avenue/
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2026/02/08/dallas-police-at-scene-of-officer-involved-shooting/

On 02/08/2026, Johnny Ray Morales, a 28 year old man, was shot and killed on South Valley Drive in Las Cruces after an encounter with police that began when an officer working approved off duty employment at a Walmart was flagged down regarding a reported bicycle theft shortly before 7:30 a.m. The officer located Morales and attempted detention. Authorities reported Morales fired at least one round at the officer, who returned fire, and Morales continued on foot while additional officers established a perimeter. During subsequent exchanges of gunfire across multiple nearby locations along Valley Drive, Morales was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. A multi agency Officer Involved Incident Task Force including New Mexico State Police, Las Cruces Police, Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office, and New Mexico State University Police assumed investigative responsibility for the shooting.

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/las-cruces-police-identify-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.koat.com/article/at-least-one-person-injured-after-shooting-involving-las-cruces-police/70279626
https://www.1045koolfm.com/2026/02/08/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation/
https://www.krwg.org/krwg-news/2026-02-09/police-id-suspect-in-sundays-las-cruces-shooting

On 02/08/2026, Hoover Police officers went to a residence in the 2000 block of River Lake Drive after receiving a call about a person in distress. Upon arrival, a 38 year old male fired a handgun during the encounter, striking a police officer and Glenn Adrian Griggs, who was found in a driveway and pronounced dead at the scene. Officers fired their weapons during the confrontation and struck the shooter. Authorities transported the wounded officer to a hospital where he was reported stable. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau of Investigation assumed control of the investigation because officers discharged firearms.

https://abc3340.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-hoovers-southlake-neighborhood
https://www.wbrc.com/2026/02/08/1-hoover-police-officer-injured-1-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-near-southlake-estates/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/02/08/1-hoover-police-officer-injured-1-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-near-southlake-estates/

On 02/08/2026, Rosolando V. Givens, a 52 year old Troy resident, died after a vehicle crash on Elm Street near the Troy University campus during a police pursuit that began around 1:48 a.m. A university police officer observed a parked vehicle and attempted to make contact, after which the driver accelerated away at high speed and police followed a short distance. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Givens, who was driving a 2008 Audi A4, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities later identified him as the driver and confirmed he was not a university student. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Highway Patrol Division assumed investigation of the crash.

https://www.wsfa.com/2026/02/08/2-killed-troy-university-police-chase/
https://www.wtvy.com/2026/02/09/two-killed-crash-after-running-troy-university-officer-identified/
https://www.waff.com/2026/02/09/2-killed-troy-university-police-chase/

On 02/08/2026, Fall River Police officers responded after receiving a report of a man with a gun in a vehicle on Linden Street. Officers located Nigel Vaughn and conducted an encounter that escalated into a physical struggle. During the confrontation, Vaughn discharged a firearm and struck two officers. Officers fired their weapons and shot Vaughn. He was transported to a hospital where he died. Police recovered a modified handgun at the scene and investigators secured the area while state authorities began reviewing the shooting.

https://www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2026/02/08/nigel-vaughn-shot-by-fall-river-police-had-violent-criminal-record/88579893007/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/officerinvolved-shooting-fall-river-leaves-two-officers-injured-suspect-dead/W6FRH7GJ7FEJVO6LYD42WYTTPY/

On 02/08/2026, Granite County deputies responded after receiving reports that a man threatened patrons at the Sunshine Station. Deputies located the individual and a pursuit occurred before the encounter continued on Highway 1 near Philipsburg. Deputies fired their weapons during the confrontation, killing the man. Authorities closed portions of the highway and the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation assumed control of the shooting investigation.

https://www.kpax.com/news/western-montana-news/investigation-underway-into-fatal-shooting-involving-authorities-near-philipsburg
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/suspect-shot-after-allegedly-pointing-a-gun-at-officers-in-granite-county
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-near-philipsburg-under-investigation

On 02/08/2026, California State Parks officers pursued a motorcycle through the backcountry of southeastern San Diego County before the rider crashed near Merigan Fire Road and Viejas Boulevard in Descanso around 9:16 p.m. The California Highway Patrol reported the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the reason officers initiated the chase. CHP investigators responded and began reconstructing the incident. The crash occurred near access routes into Cuyamaca Rancho State Park on narrow mountain roads while the pursuit was underway.

https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2026/02/09/motorcycle-rider-chased-by-state-parks-officers-killed-in-descanso-crash/
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-in-pursuit-killed-in-descanso-crash/509-7a821c2a-0018-43fe-98d7-d5a25a734eff
https://hoodline.com/2026/02/backcountry-police-chase-ends-in-deadly-descanso-motorcycle-crash/
https://kogo.iheart.com/featured/kogo-local-news/content/2026-02-09-pursuit-ends-with-motorcyclist-death/

On 02/08/2026, Steven Pence, a 74 year old retired Oklahoma County lieutenant, was shot and killed by law enforcement in rural Lincoln County near Wellston after officers responded to a 911 call reporting a suicidal individual with a firearm. His wife reported he had placed a gun to his head while a nine year old grandchild was inside the home. Deputies and troopers engaged him in the backyard during a prolonged exchange before deploying less lethal rounds. Authorities reported the confrontation escalated and officers opened fire, killing Pence at the scene. The response involved one county deputy and two state troopers. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol assumed investigative leadership and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation responded to the scene while involved officers were placed on administrative leave.

https://www.koco.com/article/steven-pence-former-oklahoma-county-lieutenant-shot-killed-law-enforcement-lincoln-county/70291673
https://www.lawofficer.com/officer-involved-shooting/

On 02/08/2026, Tulsa Police officers shot and killed a 33 year old man near East 51st Street and South Sheridan Road after responding around 4:15 p.m. to reports of a man with a firearm stating he intended to do something he could not come back from. Officers located the man walking on a sidewalk near a business area northwest of the intersection. Police reported that during contact he raised a revolver and pointed it toward an officer, who fired a patrol rifle and struck him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The officer involved was placed on administrative leave under department policy and the investigation into the shooting continues.

https://krmg.com/2026/02/09/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-south-tulsa/
https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/man-with-a-gun-dies-after-being-shot-by-police-near-51st-and-sheridan

On 02/08/2026, Alkesa S. Liptrot, a 45 year old Troy resident, died as a passenger in a vehicle that crashed on Elm Street near Troy University campus during a police pursuit initiated when officers attempted contact with the stopped vehicle. The driver accelerated away and police followed briefly before the car left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Liptrot, the only passenger and not a university student, was pronounced dead at the scene alongside the driver. Authorities reported she was not wearing a seat belt. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Highway Patrol Division is conducting the crash investigation.

https://wiregrassdailynews.com/news/community-alerts/2026-02-08/two-killed-after-brief-police-chase-near-troy-university/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/two-dead-police-chase-near-161303957.html

On 02/08/2026, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper escalated a pursuit of a motorcycle traveling eastbound on U.S. 290 around 8:11 p.m. The trooper lost sight of the motorcycle and allegedly called off the chase. Shortly afterward, authorities learned the motorcycle crashed at East Parmer Lane and Old Highway 20 where 20 year old Javan O. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene. Austin Police and Manor Police responded and assumed investigation of the crash.

https://www.austintexas.gov/news/traffic-fatality-intersection-e-parmer-ln-and-old-hwy-20
https://patch.com/texas/downtownaustin/motorcycle-crashes-austin-after-brief-police-chase-sunday-night
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/northeast-austin-dps-pursuit-motorcycle-death-21345579.php
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/travis-county-dps-chase-east-highway-20-east-parmer-lane/269-7dce9f83-1a06-42a4-9398-3d847104dc15

On 02/07/2026, a Lowell police cruiser struck Daniel Kennedy while he crossed Riverside Street near the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus. Emergency crews transported Kennedy to a hospital where he died from his injuries days later. Kennedy, age 72, had retired as a Gloucester fire lieutenant and had returned to UMass Lowell as a student following retirement. Authorities documented that the cruiser remained on scene and investigators from state and local agencies examined the crash circumstances involving the on duty police vehicle and the pedestrian fatality.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/retired-gloucester-fire-lieutenant-dies-after-being-hit-by-lowell-police-cruiser/
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/12/metro/umass-lowell-student-struck-police-cruiser-dies/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/umass-lowell-student-hit-by-police-cruiser-dies/
https://www.lowellsun.com/2026/02/12/former-gloucester-fire-lieutenant-dies-after-being-struck-by-police-cruiser/

On 02/07/2026, Tulsa Police Department officers were patrolling near the Salvation Army facility downtown when people flagged them down about a man carrying a machete. Officers approached and engaged him, attempted conversation, and fired a bean bag round that did not disarm him. Police then opened fire and killed the man during the confrontation. He was described in reporting as a white male in his 40s, and authorities had not released his identity or further background information at the time of publication.

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/man-with-machete-shot-and-killed-by-tulsa-police-near-archer-and-denver-downtown

On 02/07/2026, Grants Pass Police Department officers responded to a reported disturbance on Southeast J Street and encountered Alicia Shelton holding a firearm outside a residence. Officers issued commands and then opened fire, striking and killing her. Police secured the scene and did not release details identifying which officers fired or how many rounds were discharged. Authorities have not released additional personal background information and assigned the Oregon State Police to conduct the independent investigation into the shooting.

https://www.kdrv.com/news/local/grants-pass-woman-pronounced-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting/article_5a9f9b3a-c5a7-11ee-9e9a-8bb4bb3b0c7.html
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/grants-pass-police-shooting-woman-killed/283-xxxx
https://www.mailtribune.com/top-stories/2026/02/07/woman-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-grants-pass/

On 02/06/2026, Fairfax County Police Department officers were positioned at a red traffic signal with multiple vehicles stopped in the eastbound lanes of Braddock Road when Dariush Bakhtiani drove a Toyota Camry eastbound and struck the rear of the police cruiser, initiating a four vehicle collision that pushed the cruiser into the cars ahead. Emergency personnel transported Bakhtiani from the scene where he later died. Authorities stated investigators were examining speed as a contributing factor and did not identify the officer involved or release further personal background details about the deceased.

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/man-killed-four-vehicle-crash-involving-police-cruiser-fairfax-county
https://wjla.com/news/local/speed-may-be-factor-fatal-crash-police-cruiser-multiple-cars-braddock-fairfax-county-virginia-dariush-bakhtiani-investigation-toyota-camry-centreville-prestwick-drive-red-light-signal-erratic-driving
https://www.wusa9.com/article/traffic/incidents/crash/fairfax-county-police-identify-killed-crash-involving-officer-braddock/65-38810ada-442c-4e4d-80be-a081ad27c461

On 02/07/2026, Pasco Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing driving behavior they associated with impairment, and the driver continued driving while police chased the vehicle through city streets. During the pursuit, the vehicle entered the intersection of 20th Avenue and Court Street and struck another vehicle, killing the woman inside. Police took the teenage driver into custody after the crash and did not release the identity of the deceased. Authorities assigned the Washington State Patrol to conduct the investigation into the pursuit and fatal collision.

https://keprtv.com/news/local/woman-killed-in-pasco-crash-during-police-pursuit-teen-driver-in-custody
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/crime/article286xxxx.html
https://www.yaktrinews.com/news/pasco-police-pursuit-crash-leaves-one-dead-teen-driver-arrested/

On 02/07/2026, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputies went to a residence near Northwest 55th Avenue after receiving a call about a woman harming herself with a knife. Deputies confronted Karen Ivette Gomez inside the home and deployed a Taser during the encounter. A deputy fired a service weapon at the same time, striking Gomez. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported her by air to a hospital where she died. Family members reported hearing two gunshots and questioned the outcome of the response. Authorities identified Gomez as 52 years old and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement opened an investigation into the shooting.

https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/1-dead-after-deputy-involved-shooting-in-nw-miami-dade-family-speaks-out/
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/02/08/miami-dade-deputies-release-identity-of-woman-who-died-after-deputy-shot-her/
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-deputy-fires-weapon-in-nw-miami-dade/3761883/

On 02/07/2026, Waukegan Police officers responded around mid afternoon to a residence in the 1000 block of Leith Avenue after receiving a call about a 58 year old man attempting to take his own life. Officers confronted the man at the location and opened fire during the encounter, killing him at the scene. Authorities released few details about the circumstances leading officers to fire. Investigators processed the area and the Illinois State Police took control of the shooting investigation. Officials did not release the man’s identity as of the latest reporting.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/waukegan-shooting-1-killed-police-involved-leith-ridgeland-official-says/18563229/
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/02/08/waukegan-police-fatally-shot-man
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/person-shot-killed-by-police-officer-waukegan/
https://hoodline.com/2026/02/waukegan-corner-shaken-as-police-shooting-leaves-one-dead-near-leith-and-ridgeland/

On 02/07/2026, Skowhegan Police officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a residence on Water Street and encountered Kenneth Ortega and a woman walking away from the property. Officers ordered Ortega to stop. Ortega fired a gun into the air and pointed it toward officers, and Officer Benaiah Willhoite fired his weapon, striking Ortega. Ortega was transported to a hospital where he died. Authorities placed the officer on administrative leave and the Maine Attorney General’s Office began investigating the shooting.

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/officer-involved-shooting-kills-new-york-man-skowhegan-maine-police/97-9d05771b-bdda-4768-b0e8-ae42d88e5555
https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/02/08/man-shot-killed-by-police-in-skowhegan/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/skowhegan-maine-police-shooting-investigation/3893812/
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/02/08/officer-involved-shooting-skowhegan-under-investigation/