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On 02/14/2026, Wood County Sheriff’s deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempted to serve six felony warrants on Cody Joe Henderson, 45, of Gun Barrel City, at a residence near FM 515 and FM 2966 north of Quitman. Henderson opened fire with a semi-automatic weapon, striking a Wood County deputy and a Texas DPS trooper. Both officers were hospitalized and later reported to be in stable condition. Law enforcement established a perimeter and initiated a standoff that lasted into the next morning. Multiple SWAT teams used tear gas and attempted negotiations. Around 4 a.m. Sunday, tactical teams breached the home; Henderson continued to fire at officers, who returned fire. Henderson was wounded in the exchange and was pronounced dead at a Quitman hospital.

https://www.ktre.com/2026/02/17/sheriffs-office-releases-name-shooter-killed-wood-county-standoff/
https://www.kltv.com/2026/02/16/video-captures-gunshots-that-left-dps-trooper-wood-county-deputy-critical-condition/
https://www.aol.com/news/wood-county-deputy-dps-trooper-145810063.html

On 02/14/2026, East St. Louis police attempted a traffic stop around 2:28 a.m. near 47th Street and State Street. The driver continued driving and struck a raised concrete median, disabling the vehicle at 25th Street and St. Clair Avenue. Officers approached the stopped vehicle and found the driver deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the car following the pursuit and crash. Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 was requested to handle the case and began processing evidence and interviews while the identity and additional details remained unreleased.

https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/driver-dies-from-selfinflicted-gunshot-in-east-st-louis-chase-90820.cfm
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/metro-east-pursuit-ends-with-suspects-death-from-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot/63-8242f114-c997-4c7f-b1af-f23bcf8d10f3
https://hoodline.com/2026/02/east-st-louis-police-chase-ends-in-median-crash-driver-s-apparent-suicide/

On 02/14/2026, Fort Lauderdale Police Department officers and fire rescue personnel responded around 12:30 p.m. to a reported disturbance near Chateau Park Drive in the Lauderdale Manors area. Witness video showed two vehicles parked along the street and an argument occurring shortly before police arrival. During the response, Luis Felipe Londono Ospina, who police said was not involved in the original disturbance, approached officers and discharged a firearm. Three officers opened fire, striking him. Investigators documented shell casings and bullet damage to a nearby vehicle as evidence markers were placed throughout the roadway. Ospina was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement assumed the investigation, and the officers were placed on administrative leave in accordance with policy.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/armed-suspect-fatally-shot-by-3-officers-in-fort-lauderdale-idd-police/3768414/
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/02/16/police-fatally-shot-armed-man-after-responding-to-argument-in-fort-lauderdale/
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/suspect-hospitalized-after-officer-fires-weapon-in-fort-lauderdale-police/3766369/

On 02/14/2026, Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of multiple killings at a residence in Madison County. Deputies located two people dead at the scene and identified a third person as the alleged shooter. Deputies took the man into custody. While in custody, he experienced a medical emergency and later died. A fourth person was transported to a hospital in critical condition. The incident remains under investigation.

https://www.kbtx.com/2026/02/14/madison-county-sheriffs-investigating-multiple-murders-suspect-dead-police-custody/

On 02/14/2026, Mattoon Police Department officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business. Officers located the man in a vehicle in a nearby parking lot. As officers approached and gave commands, the man shot himself inside the vehicle. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his name or age. Illinois State Police are conducting the investigation.

https://www.wcia.com/news/coles-county/armed-robbery-suspect-dies-after-officer-involved-incident-in-mattoon/

https://www.koat.com/article/suspect-dead-police-shooting-roswell/70358555

On 02/14/2026, Love County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle. The driver continued driving and deputies escalated a pursuit. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed. The driver died from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities have not released his name or age. The incident remains under investigation.

https://www.kten.com/news/one-dead-after-love-co-pursuit-ends-in-crash/article_

On 02/05/2026, a South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a 2012 Jeep Liberty for lacking license plates, and the driver did not pull over, prompting a pursuit. While traveling through Rapid City, the pursuit led through a stop sign at North Cherry Avenue and East North Street and the vehicle collided with an eastbound Ford F-350. Four occupants of the Jeep were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. A 22-year-old female passenger sustained critical injuries in the crash and died from those injuries on 02/12/2026. The Ford driver sustained minor injuries and was also transported to a hospital. The Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and charges are pending against occupants of the Jeep.

https://www.kotatv.com/2026/02/13/woman-dies-one-week-after-pursuit-led-two-vehicle-crash-rapid-city/
https://www.newscenter1.tv/news/local/woman-injured-in-rapid-city-pursuit-and-crash-dies
https://drgnews.com/2026/02/13/321434/

https://www.kxii.com/2026/02/14/driver-dies-after-fleeing-dui-traffic-stop-crashing-i-35/

https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/mbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-on-crestview-street-in-jackson/

On 02/15/2026, Apache Junction police officers responded around 7:30 p.m. to a disturbance call involving a woman yelling and a man believed to be armed near Superstition Boulevard and Ironwood Road. Officers located a vehicle matching the caller’s description and attempted to speak with 69 year old Charles Back after he returned to the area. During the encounter, Back appeared to be holding and raising what officers believed was a real firearm, prompting officers to open fire. Investigators later determined the object was a black BB gun. Back died from gunshot injuries at the location. The Mesa Police Department, as part of the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team, took over the investigation and later publicly identified him.

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/17/authorities-identify-suspect-killed-apache-junction-police-shooting/
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/15/person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-apache-junction/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/1-dead-after-shooting-involving-police-in-apache-junction/75-e25ebc8a-a92a-4c95-8edf-91b47c27ed02

On 02/14/2026 at approximately 3:20 a.m., Tuscaloosa Police Department officers responded to multiple calls reporting a man acting erratically at an apartment complex in the 1900 block of North Rice Mine Road. Officers made contact with the 33 year old man inside a residence. During a physical struggle with officers, he became unresponsive. Officers requested medical assistance and he was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities reported no visible signs of trauma. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the in custody death.

https://abc3340.com/news/local/man-dies-in-struggle-with-tuscaloosa-police-officers

On 02/14/2026, Pennsylvania State Police attempted to stop a white Kia Soul for traffic violations on Route 422 shortly after midnight. The driver continued driving and police chased the vehicle into Upper Merion Township. While being chased at high speed, the driver lost control and crashed into a concrete barrier near the Route 202 interchange. Police pronounced Zachery Carbo, the 18-year-old driver, dead at the scene. Three passengers, ages 19, 19, and 20, were transported to a hospital with injuries. Police reported the Kia had been reported stolen earlier that day.

https://6abc.com/post/teen-killed-injured-police-pursuit-crash-upper-merion-township/18603840/
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/teen-killed-after-crashing-stolen-suv-while-fleeing-state-troopers-police-say/4352260/
https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/teen-crashes-stolen-car-fleeing-montco-police-dies

On 02/13/2026, Collins Police Department officers responded to a call reporting a person with a weapon near Pine Avenue in Collins. Officers encountered Rosia Williams and opened fire. She was struck by gunfire and died at the scene. One officer was reported injured during the incident. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting the review.

https://www.supertalk.fm/suspect-killed-police-officer-injured-in-collins-shooting/
https://www.wdam.com/2026/02/14/mbi-investigating-fatal-shooting-involving-collins-police-department/
https://www.wlbt.com/2026/02/14/one-person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-mbi-investigating/

On 02/13/2026, DeKalb County Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a license plate cover violation. The driver did not stop and officers chased the vehicle through Decatur. During the pursuit near Candler Road and Glenwood Avenue, the fleeing driver struck 59-year-old Terry Loman, who was in the area just blocks from his home. Loman died from his injuries. The driver continued driving and left the area. Family members stated, “He never made it home.” The Georgia State Patrol opened an investigation into the pursuit and fatal hit-and-run. Authorities have not released details regarding the duration or speeds of the chase.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/he-never-made-it-home-decatur-man-killed-hit-and-run-crash-during-police-chase
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/man-killed-hit-and-run-driver-sped-away-traffic-stop-police-say/

On 02/13/2026, Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence following reports of a standoff. Deputies surrounded the home and engaged in a prolonged law enforcement response. During the incident, the house caught fire. After the fire was extinguished, authorities located a deceased person inside the residence. The coroner was called to the scene. Officials have not confirmed whether the deceased person was the individual involved in the standoff and have not released a name or cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing.

https://www.wyff4.com/article/coroner-called-to-standoff-house-fire-spartanburg-county/

On 02/13/2026, members of the United States Marshals Service responded to a report that a man with a gun threatened a woman inside a convenience store in Northeast Washington, D.C. Law enforcement encountered Julian Marquette Bailey at the location. During the confrontation, a U.S. marshal opened fire and struck Bailey. He was pronounced dead. Authorities stated officers were responding after a woman reported being threatened with a firearm. Officials have not released additional details about what actions immediately preceded the shooting or whether body camera footage will be made public. The incident remains under investigation.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/police-identify-dc-man-shot-and-killed-by-us-marshal-in-northeast/

On 02/13/2026, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call in Charleston. During the encounter, a man shot a deputy. Deputies opened fire and struck the man. He was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his name. The injured deputy was transported for medical treatment. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division opened an independent investigation into the shooting. Officials have not released body camera footage or additional details about the sequence of events leading up to deputies firing their weapons.

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article/

On 02/13/2026, a Maryland State Police trooper drove a marked patrol vehicle on Route 301 near Smallwood Drive in Waldorf and struck a pedestrian who was walking in the travel lanes. The trooper was on duty at the time of the crash. Emergency personnel pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. Maryland State Police placed the trooper on administrative leave and assigned the Criminal Enforcement Division to investigate the collision.

https://wjla.com/news/local/pedestrian-killed-struck-by-maryland-state-police-trooper-charles-county-route-301-multiple-cars-person-dead-administrative-leave-investigation-accident-on-duty-person-walking-highway-lanes
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/pedestrian-killed-maryland-state-police-crash-charles-county/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/pedestrian-killed-after-being-hit-by-maryland-state-police-cruiser

On 02/12/2026, Jefferson County deputies responded to reports of gunfire at a medical office on Ellingwood Trail and entered the building after observing damage from shotgun blasts. Deputies located Lance Black, 62, inside armed with a shotgun after he fired multiple rounds into equipment, doors, and walls of the clinic where he had previously been a patient. Deputies moved to contain and de-escalate the situation while clearing surrounding businesses. During the encounter, Black shot himself and died at the scene. No other individuals were injured. Investigators reported he discharged roughly nineteen rounds inside the facility before his death and stated he acted alone.

https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/02/13/shooter-dead-no-other-injuries-at-evergreen-commonspirit-center/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/shooting-evergreen-colorado/73-837057d3-e0e7-4ca7-ae56-6d3268530090

On 02/12/2026, Seattle Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call near NW 54th Street in the Ballard neighborhood. Officers encountered Christopher Michael Bowman and reported he had a gun. Officers opened fire and shot him. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition and died on 02/25/2026 from his injuries. The King County Independent Force Investigation Team is investigating the shooting.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/man-shot-by-police-near-seattle-school-dies/281-c93f7013-7fc2-4002-a340-f1789cd08e5c
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/man-shot-by-seattle-police-15-days-ago-dies-injuries/SJ7EL7MG4BGEJEKXCLQ4FNSPUU/

On 02/12/2026, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers responded to the 8300 block of Old Kings Road after receiving a report of a man holding a knife and behaving erratically outside a business. Officers located the man in a parking lot and gave verbal commands. Police stated the man moved toward the officers while holding a knife. Three officers fired their weapons, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the location. JSO stated the three officers were working their first solo patrol shift at the time of the shooting. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement opened an investigation into the use of force.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/02/12/officers-shoot-kill-man-who-approached-with-knife-jso/

On 02/13/2026 at about 2:25 p.m., officers responded to reports of a domestic dispute and pursuit involving two vehicles on I-20 Eastbound. Witnesses reported a man following others during the dispute. Officers located both vehicles and when the man exited his vehicle holding a firearm and walked toward his wife’s car and a responding officer, officers fired. The man was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene. No officers reported injuries. State investigators are reviewing the fatal shooting and will submit findings to the local prosecutor.

https://www.thetrucker.com/trucking-news/the-nation/domestic-dispute-on-i-20-in-georgia-leads-to-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-shutdown-of-interstate
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-shuts-down-i-20-eb-douglas-county
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/02/13/all-eastbound-lanes-i-20-closed-douglas-county/

On 02/12/2026, St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers responded to a disturbance in the 430 block of South 15th Street and encountered 29-year-old Mark Smith, who was yelling and acting erratically. Officers determined he needed medical evaluation but were told no ambulances were available. Officers placed Smith in a police transport van and drove him to a hospital. During the transport, Smith struck his head against the metal partition inside the van. When officers arrived at the hospital, medical staff found Smith unconscious and critically injured which apparently happened during police transport. He remained hospitalized and died on 02/14/2026. Police opened a death investigation into the circumstances of the transport.

https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/02/15/man-dies-2-days-after-transported-hospital-by-police-death-investigation-underway/
https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/02/15/man-dies-2-days-after-transported-hospital-by-police-death-investigation-underway/
https://slmpd.org/man-dies-after-medical-transport-to-hospital-fiu-investigating/
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/st-louis-man-dies-slmpd-police-transport-amtrak-train-station-hospital/63-95f3c246-06e1-4f21-b05d-f22710bbaf04

On 02/12/2026, a Kingman Police Department officer observed a motorcycle traveling northbound on Stockton Hill Road at an extremely high rate of speed and attempted a traffic stop with emergency lights activated. The motorcyclist did not yield and continued driving at speed. Officers discontinued further enforcement per department policy and later responded to a fatal collision in the 3800 block of Stockton Hill Road involving that same motorcycle and a dark-colored SUV. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old man from Kingman, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Arizona Department of Public Safety assumed responsibility for the crash investigation.

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/motorcyclist-killed-in-kingman-crash-after-failing-to-stop-for-police-officers-say-arizona/75-d0fc0215-622a-4dc9-b81f-1e69b237ed48
https://www.thebee.news/kingman-fatal-traffic-collision-on-stockton-hill-road-sparks-investigation-following-failed-traffic-stop/

On 02/12/2026, Nassau County deputies responded to a residence on Jessica Place after Kenneth William Presgraves called authorities regarding a dispute involving his wife and barricaded himself inside. Deputies and negotiators attempted to secure compliance while enforcing a court order that restricted him from being near the home following prior stalking and tracking device charges. During the standoff he made suicidal statements and refused to exit. The sheriff’s Special Response Team entered the residence early Thursday morning and located Presgraves dead from a self inflicted gunshot wound. The incident followed several hours of negotiation and enforcement actions tied to the protective order.

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/man-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-after-callahan-standoff-ncso-deputies-say/R4FKAEWKEZESTK225VXTDKT3BI/
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/one-man-dead-after-hours-long-standoff-callahan/OQX3PHGE2ZGMROHPEE3VUBZDNM/
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/police-standoff-jessica-place-man-dead-callahan-florida/77-599e8e0b-04a1-457b-9f35-775c7fa40e02

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/