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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On January 10, 2026, the Kentucky State Police, with assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies, were attempting to locate a homicide suspect from Georgia driving a stolen vehicle when troopers and Berea police attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to yield, and a pursuit began on Interstate-75, reaching speeds over 100 mph, before continuing onto I-64 westbound into Franklin County. Police made several attempts to end the pursuit using tire-deflation devices. Near the 50-mile marker of I-64, the driver lost control, crossed the median into oncoming traffic, and struck a commercial vehicle. The driver, later identified by the Franklin County Coroner as 30-year-old Ryan M. Ebler of Martinsville, Indiana, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is being investigated by the Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team.

https://www.wlky.com/article/ksp-police-pursuit-fatal-driver-oncoming-traffic/
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/police-chase-franklin-county-kentucky-state-police-suspect-dead/417-3c8e2dbb-b602-4364-84ec-3ec85bdd7d15

On January 10, 2026, shortly before 6 p.m., officers with the Gastonia Police Department were conducting a routine compliance check inside Jacob’s Food Mart on Gaston Avenue when Derrick Manigault entered the store. According to the department, Manigault was in an agitated state and was “waiving a gun in his hand making threatening movements” when officers opened fire, striking him. Manigault was transported to a hospital and later died from his injuries. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the shooting. Two officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave, and the Gastonia Police Department is also conducting an internal inquiry.

https://www.wral.com/news/local/person-shot-gastonia-police-sbi-investigating-january-2026/
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article314292341.html
https://www.wbtv.com/2026/01/13/new-details-released-deadly-shooting-gastonia-man-by-officers/

On January 8, 2026, during a city-wide law enforcement pursuit in Laredo that began when a vehicle refused to stop for the Texas Department of Public Safety, the vehicle ultimately collided with a light pole. Two occupants were killed; this record pertains to the passenger. The individuals inside the vehicle were reportedly connected to a suspected human smuggling case. Neither the passenger’s identity nor demographic information has been disclosed publicly as of the latest reporting. The circumstances of the chase and fatal crash continue to be reviewed by authorities.

https://www.kgns.tv/2026/01/09/two-dead-crash-after-teen-escapes-dps-custody-leads-police-city-wide-chase/

https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/crime-dps-troopers-vehicle-pursuit-murder-laredo-21286879.php?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQOVVpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETExQ0o1VGdTeWxTcFROME5oc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlk_bfl7LEoMdvC8mGywumzJ07z8M8CaMJg2tYpNqfAyKdwb4uU_0SMKUf8i_aem_gixmL9y_iF6ZcSJ3m1S5nQ

On January 8, 2026, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Laredo believed connected to a human smuggling investigation, but the driver failed to stop, prompting a pursuit across the city involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The pursuit ended when the vehicle struck a light pole; at least six people were inside the vehicle and none were wearing seatbelts. Two occupants, including the driver of this record, died as a result of the crash. The DPS confirmed the pursuit and crash; identity details of those killed have not been publicly released. The investigation into the events, including the chase and crash circumstances, is ongoing.

https://www.kgns.tv/2026/01/09/two-dead-crash-after-teen-escapes-dps-custody-leads-police-city-wide-chase/
https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/crime-dps-troopers-vehicle-pursuit-murder-laredo-21286879.php?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQOVVpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETExQ0o1VGdTeWxTcFROME5oc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlk_bfl7LEoMdvC8mGywumzJ07z8M8CaMJg2tYpNqfAyKdwb4uU_0SMKUf8i_aem_gixmL9y_iF6ZcSJ3m1S5nQ

On January 8, 2026, officers with the Baltimore Police Department attempted to serve a warrant in connection with a Federal Hill murder investigation when a male individual at the residence died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as officers approached to execute the arrest warrant. Sources confirm the subject was connected to the Federal Hill shooting case and was reportedly facing charges related to the same incident for which another suspect had been denied bond. Baltimore police stated the death will be investigated by the department’s homicide unit and Special Investigations Response Team.

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/crime/public-safety/federal-hill-shooting-suspect-dies-by-suicide-as-police-try-to-serve-murder-warrant
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/federal-hill-murder-suspect-denied-bond-sources-confirm-second-suspect-dead-crime-baltimore
https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/federal-hill-shooting-warren-mackey-sr-dead-U2WOPRCIPZATTOSFS6N7LLDZL4/

Shortly after midnight on January 9, 2026, the Des Moines Police Department attempted a traffic stop near 21st Street and Atkins Street on a vehicle. The driver failed to stop and a police pursuit ensued, with the vehicle traveling east on University Avenue. Officers reported the driver lost control of the vehicle near East 14th Street and East University Avenue and struck a tree. The driver, identified by police as 27-year-old Jordan Deaton of Des Moines, died at the scene of the crash. Investigators are continuing to review the circumstances of the pursuit and collision.

https://who13.com/news/local-news/police-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash-in-des-moines/
https://who13.com/news/driver-killed-in-crash-during-des-moines-police-chase-identified/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/driver-killed-crash-during-des-200447014.html
https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-deadly-crash-university-avenue-death/69944516

On January 9, 2026, at approximately 8 p.m., Cedar Hill Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired along U.S. Highway 67 in Cedar Hill after a caller reported that a person had fired at his vehicle and provided a vehicle description. Officers located the described vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the highway and initiated a high-risk stop. According to police, a woman exited the passenger side and was fatally shot by the male driver, identified by authorities as 29-year-old Gage Harvey. Police said the driver then exited the vehicle armed with a firearm and two officers fired their weapons, striking Harvey. Officers rendered aid to both subjects until paramedics arrived; the woman was pronounced dead at the scene and Harvey was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident, and the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave per department policy.

https://dfwscanner.net/2026/01/10/update-cedar-hill-police-kill-man-who-shot-woman-on-highway-authorities-say/
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2026/01/12/29-year-old-identified-as-man-shot-and-killed-by-cedar-hill-police-on-us-highway-67/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/cedar-hill-highway-reopens-after-homicide-leads-officer-involved-shooting

https://tbinewsroom.com/2026/01/10/tbi-agents-investigating-natchez-trace-state-park-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-news/tbi-investigating-deadly-shooting-involving-ranger-at-natchez-trace-state-park/

On 01/09/2026 at approximately 3:17 p.m., an 82-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. The driver was an off-duty peace officer with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office operating a personal vehicle at the time of the incident. The pedestrian was transported to Erie County Medical Center and later died of his injuries early the following morning. The off-duty officer remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The New York State Attorney General’s Office has been notified, and the incident is under investigation by the Buffalo Police Department’s Accident Investigation Unit.

https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/pedestrian-killed-after-being-hit-by-off-duty-police-officer-in-buffalo-on-friday-afternoon
https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/82-year-old-man-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-in-buffalo-police-say

On January 9, 2026 at approximately 11:10 p.m., an on-duty officer of the Mooresville Metropolitan Police Department was operating a marked patrol vehicle eastbound on East Harrison Street in Mooresville when it collided with a pedestrian standing in the roadway. The pedestrian, later identified by the Morgan County Coroner as 23-year-old Nicholas Alexander Horning, sustained critical injuries. Emergency medical personnel transported Horning to IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis where he died from those injuries on January 10, 2026. The Morgan County Serious Crash Investigations Unit assumed responsibility for reconstructing the collision and collecting evidence, including witness statements and vehicle data. The Mooresville Metropolitan Police Department initiated an internal review to determine whether the officer’s conduct and vehicle operation complied with department policy and applicable statutes. As of the latest reports, the name of the officer operating the patrol vehicle has not been publicly disclosed, and no body-worn camera footage has been released by law enforcement agencies.

https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/mooresville-police-officer-involved-in-fatal-pedestrian-accident
https://www.wibc.com/842122/mooresville-officer-hits-and-kills-a-person/

On 01/08/2026, in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan, officers responded after being flagged down by people involved in a traffic crash at Bedford Street and Sixth Avenue following an apparent road rage encounter. When police approached a white BMW that was stopped in traffic, the 37-year-old driver exited the vehicle and pointed an object at them. Police opened fire and struck him. Investigators later determined the weapon was an imitation firearm. The man was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The NYPD Force Investigation Division is reviewing the shooting.

https://abc7ny.com/police-fatally-shoot-man-holding-imitation-gun-west-village-road-rage-crash/18376459/
https://www.nypost.com/2026/01/09/us-news/nyc-road-rage-suspect-shot-dead-in-altercation-with-cops-sources/
https://www.amny.com/news/nypd-shooting-west-village-01092026/
https://www.1010wins.com/news/local/nypd-fatally-shoots-man-in-the-west-village/

https://dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/suspect-charged-with-second-degree-murder-after-deadly-police-chase-crash-near-white-house/

On 01/08/2026, Opelika Police officers responded to a reported domestic violence incident and attempted to stop Justin Scott Roberts, 39. Roberts did not stop, and officers initiated a pursuit. The chase continued northbound on Interstate 85 and crossed into Georgia, where the Georgia State Patrol joined the pursuit. Law enforcement performed a PIT maneuver that stopped the vehicle near LaGrange in Troup County. After the vehicle came to rest, Roberts shot himself. He was pronounced dead after the shooting. A child who was inside the vehicle during the pursuit was recovered unharmed. The incident remains under investigation.

https://www.lagrangenews.com/news/chase-from-opelika-ends-in-lagrange-34bb2fa6
https://www.wsfa.com/2026/01/09/high-speed-chase-ends-troup-county-suspect-dies-by-suicide/
https://www.waka.com/2026/01/09/police-chase-that-stretched-from-opelika-into-georgia-ends-with-suicide/

On 01/08/2026, a deputy with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop Daniel Olson while he was operating an off-road vehicle on Lowery Road in Coweta County, Georgia. Olson did not stop, and deputies initiated a vehicle pursuit. Olson drove to a residence and entered the home, where deputies established a perimeter and issued commands for him to come outside. Olson later exited the residence holding a handgun and left the area in a vehicle, traveling toward the Meadowbrook Lane area. Deputies continued pursuing him.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Olson exited his vehicle near Meadowbrook Lane while holding the handgun and approached a deputy. The GBI stated that Olson fired at the deputy. The deputy fired his weapon, striking Olson. Deputies secured the area and requested medical assistance. Emergency personnel transported Olson to Piedmont Newnan Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting. The deputy involved has not been publicly identified.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/01/09/person-shot-during-police-chase-coweta-county-deputies-say/

On 01/08/2026 just before 7:30 p.m., Maui Police Department officers responded to a report of a terroristic threatening incident involving a man reported to have a gun in an open field off Maui Lani Parkway near Kehalani Ace Hardware in Kahului. Police said officers located Kristopher Austin, 40, and gave commands that he did not follow. Police said Austin fired toward officers, and officers opened fire, striking him. Police said Austin died from his injuries.
In the days after the shooting, Maui Police Department leadership held a news conference and released body worn camera footage and a still image that police said showed a handgun on the ground near Austin. Reporting described the footage as showing Austin bringing a handgun up while officers were nearby, followed by gunfire.
Hawaii News Now reported that Austin’s partner identified him publicly, shared a photo, and described him as someone she had been with for nine years who had been struggling with serious personal pain.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/09/police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-maui/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/13/loved-ones-identify-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/14/maui-police-release-footage-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2026/01/video-shows-man-shot-by-maui-police-draw-gun-on-officers/
https://mauinow.com/2026/01/13/maui-police-release-details-body-worn-camera-footage-from-fatal-wailuku-shooting/

On 01/08/2026, Massachusetts State Police and partner agencies went to a home on Oak Circle in Princeton to serve a search warrant connected to online tips forwarded through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about suspected child sexual abuse material. Police announced themselves at the door. Police said John Buffington, 67, ran into a garage and shot himself. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early and Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble said Buffington died from a self inflicted gunshot wound during the warrant service. Police said investigators entered the home and located evidence described by police as child sexual abuse material and other disturbing material, including sexually explicit material involving images of at least one child who police said was known to Buffington. Authorities said Buffington worked with Princeton Parks and Recreation as an after school instructor, teaching classes described as woodworking, primitive skills, and kite making, and authorities said he previously worked in an after school program in Lincoln until 2014. Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said information had been reported to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families connected to the Lincoln program and said it did not substantiate.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/princeton-child-sexual-abuse-material-john-buffington/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-state-police-princeton-death-probe/69960911
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/massachusetts-state-police-princeton-death-investigation/3875172/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/da-princeton-man-accused-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-materials-takes-own-life-during-arrest/75BTZH6IRVF2XGNIPK2UFL7ZEA/
https://www.mspnews.org/post/discovery-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-discovered-in-princeton-home-of-after-school-program-instru

On 01/07/2026, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop Joshua Gianni Haire for speeding on State Road 79 in Washington County near Vernon. Authorities reported the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed. Haire did not stop. Troopers escalated a pursuit that reached speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.
Troopers performed a PIT maneuver on State Road 79 near Millers Ferry Road, which brought the vehicle to a stop. Haire exited the vehicle and ran into a wooded area adjacent to the roadway. According to Florida Highway Patrol, Haire had a handgun. During the encounter in the wooded area, a trooper opened fire, striking Haire. Emergency personnel responded, but Haire died from his injuries.
Reporting identified Haire as a resident of Slocomb, Alabama. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting. The name of the trooper who fired has not been publicly released.

https://wiregrassdailynews.com/news/community-alerts/2026-01-08/slocomb-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-high-speed-chase/
https://www.wdhn.com/news/slocomb-man-killed-by-state-trooper-after-high-speed-chase/
https://www.wtvy.com/2026/01/08/trooper-shoots-slocomb-man-after-100-mile-per-hour-pursuit-authorities-say/

On 01/07/2026, Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an on-duty U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on a residential street in south Minneapolis during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Good was seated in her SUV when multiple federal agents surrounded the vehicle and shouted commands. Video footage from multiple angles shows Good attempting to maneuver her vehicle out of a confined space while agents swarmed her vehicle near the driver-side door.
Video-based reporting and frame-by-frame analysis show that Good did not strike, run over, or make physical contact with the agent who fired 3 shots into her face and head at close range. The footage shows the agent stepping out of the vehicle’s path as the SUV moved forward and firing from the side as the vehicle passed. The vehicle then continued forward and collided with another vehicle and a telephone pole. Good was left in the car and bled out while a physician on scene was seen on video attempting to provide aid and being prevented by ICE agents. Federal officials and political leaders, including former President Donald Trump, publicly claimed the agent was nearly killed, but that characterization is disputed by video evidence, which shows no direct contact between the vehicle and the agent.
While ICE did not identify the shooter, the Minneapolis Star Tribune identified him as Jonathan David Ross, a 10-year veteran ICE agent.
Witness video further documents that after Good was shot, federal agents blocked bystanders from approaching the vehicle as she remained inside, bleeding and unresponsive. Witnesses reported that agents prevented immediate medical assistance, including stopping at least one doctor from reaching the vehicle, while pointing rifles at those attempting to help. Emergency medical aid was delayed as agents secured the area. Good was later pronounced dead inside the vehicle.
Federal authorities have not released the name of the agent involved, have not disclosed the type of firearm used by the agent, and have not stated how many shots were fired. ICE has not provided a detailed timeline of events, has not held a press conference, and has not released forensic or ballistic evidence. Officials have offered only limited statements asserting self-defense, without public evidence disclosure.
Good was a mother and lived in Minneapolis with her partner. Family members and community advocates described her as a caring parent and a creative person. Vigils and protests followed the killing, with community members demanding transparency, accountability, and the release of the agent’s identity. The case became a focal point for criticism of ICE tactics, secrecy, and use of force during enforcement operations.
This killing occurred within one week of another controversial ICE-related fatal shooting. On 12/31/2025, Keith Porter Jr., 43, was shot and killed in Los Angeles by an off-duty ICE agent at the Village Pointe apartment complex in Northridge. The proximity of the two killings intensified public outrage and scrutiny, with activists and community members describing a pattern of unchecked violence and federal agent impunity.
In late February 2026, reporting revealed that Ruben Ray Martinez, identified as a passenger in Good’s vehicle and a key witness in the pending criminal case against Agent Jonathan David Ross, died in a separate car crash. Martinez had been expected to provide direct testimony regarding the moments leading up to the shooting. His death removes a central eyewitness from the case and is expected to significantly affect the trajectory of any prosecution or civil proceedings related to Good’s killing.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-federal-agent-involved-minneapolis-shooting-during-immigration-surge-city-2026-01-07/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/07/shooting-south-minneapolis-ice-agents-federal-operation
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2026/january/fatal-shooting-response/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/08/ice-agent-minneapolis-shooting
Video:
https://x.com/BNONews/status/2008966410039644438
https://x.com/vgescobar/status/2009271302566100993

On 01/07/2026, deputies with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported attempted bank robbery at a Capital One branch in the Dulles Crossing Plaza area of Leesburg. Investigators said a man entered the bank, presented a demand note, and left without obtaining money. Deputies located Conner Peltzer, 30, of Sterling, Virginia, later that morning in the parking lot of the Walmart at Dulles Crossing Plaza.
Deputies approached Peltzer in the parking lot and identified him as connected to the earlier attempted robbery. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy opened fire during the encounter. Peltzer was struck and died from his injuries. Authorities have not publicly released the deputy’s name. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office placed the deputy on administrative leave, consistent with department policy, and the Virginia State Police are conducting the independent investigation into the shooting.
Investigators stated the shooting occurred during the attempt to take Peltzer into custody in connection with the bank incident. Law enforcement has not publicly detailed the specific actions immediately preceding the gunfire beyond stating that deputies engaged him in the Walmart parking lot.

https://www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=10336
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/deputies-shoot-armed-suspect-in-leesburg-walmart-parking-lot/4038108/
https://wjla.com/news/local/shooting-compass-creek-parkway-area-walmart-loudoun-county-virginia-law-enforcement-road-closure-sheriffs-office-breaking-deadly-crime-scene-investigation

On 01/07/2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Hinsdale Police responded to 53 Off South Street after the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center alerted authorities that Biagio Kauvil, 27, had contacted the FBI and made statements indicating paranoia and distress, including claims that police were monitoring his phone. Officers conducted a welfare check and spoke with Kauvil’s father outside the home. Kauvil had locked himself inside an upstairs bedroom and refused repeated commands to exit.
Chief Sean S. Flynn and Sgt. Derek Smith remained at the residence for several hours attempting to communicate with Kauvil. During the standoff, Kauvil told officers to kill him and made statements indicating he had a firearm. At approximately 11:30 a.m., officers forced entry into the locked bedroom. According to Berkshire County District Attorney Timothy Shugrue, Kauvil fired a handgun inside the room, striking Chief Flynn and Sgt. Smith. Officers deployed a Taser twice. Officers then opened fire, striking Kauvil multiple times.
Emergency personnel transported Kauvil to Berkshire Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Chief Flynn and Sgt. Smith were also transported and treated for gunshot wounds; both survived. The Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the DA’s office are conducting the investigation. Authorities recovered a firearm from the bedroom.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/da-identifies-man-killed-standoff-mass-home-that-left-police-chief-sergeant-injured/F4BY5LYJZRGAZHMWMAYRWZDH74/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/01/08/man-fatally-shot-police-sergeant-injured-during-standoff-in-mass-town/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/hinsdale-massachusetts-welfare-check-shooting-chief-sergeant/69948621
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-hinsdale-leaves-man-dead-biagio-kauvil-south-street-fbis-national-threat-operation-center-cbs6-wrgb
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/81326/Police-Civilian-Injured-in-Hinsdale-Shooting.html

On 01/07/2026 just before midnight, deputies with the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 400 block of Black Bayou #1 Road in Bloomington, Texas, after multiple calls involving a man reportedly armed with a handgun. As deputies arrived, the man fled in a black SUV, prompting a high-speed pursuit northbound on Highway 185 into the city limits of Victoria. During the pursuit, deputies reported that the man fired shots from the vehicle at pursuing law enforcement. The pursuit ended in a crash at the intersection of North Street and Nelson Avenue in Victoria.
Following the crash, the man engaged deputies and members of the sheriff’s SWAT team in a standoff. Deputies and SWAT repeatedly attempted to negotiate and gain compliance. According to Sheriff Justin Marr’s statement, the man pointed a firearm at deputies during the standoff, and deputies returned fire, striking him. He was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. The Texas Rangers and the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Obituary records confirm that the man who died was Ysidro Lee “Chacho” Trevino, age 39, of Victoria, Texas. Family and friends have since shared information about his life, including surviving relatives.

https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/01/08/texas-rangers-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ysidro-trevino-obituary?id=60521647
Optional social / department statements referencing the incident:
https://www.facebook.com/VCSOTexas/posts/on-wednesday-january-7th-at-approximately-1158-pm-victoria-county-sheriffs-offic/1419434556890079/

On 01/07/2026 at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office observed Dylan Blaze Savoie riding a four-wheeler on a public roadway in Ville Platte and attempted to stop him. Savoie did not stop, and deputies initiated a brief pursuit. The four-wheeler entered a ditch near Ivy Road, became disabled, and Savoie fled on foot into a nearby field. Deputies pursued him on foot.
During the foot pursuit, deputies deployed a taser, which did not stop him. Authorities reported that Savoie then fired a handgun toward deputies. Deputies opened fire, striking him. Deputies secured him and requested emergency medical assistance. He was transported by air ambulance to Rapides Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and later died at the hospital.
Louisiana State Police detectives from the Bureau of Investigations responded to process the location and are conducting the ongoing investigation at the request of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. The names of the deputies who fired have not been publicly released.

https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/state-police-detectives-continue-investigation-of-evangeline-parish-sheriff-s-office-deputy-involved-shooting/
https://www.katc.com/evangeline-parish/state-police-release-name-of-person-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting