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Ralph Eric Ramirez

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/15/2026

Location : Near Ajo Way and Camino de Oeste

City : Tucson

County : Unknown

State : Arizona

Agency : Pima County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/07/2026, Ralph Eric Ramirez was involved in an incident at an Arby’s restaurant on South Palo Verde Road in Tucson, where a bail bondsman attempted to take him into custody. During the encounter, he fired multiple rounds at the bondsman and toward an occupied restaurant before leaving the area. No injuries were reported. An arrest warrant was issued. On 04/15/2026, deputies located him at a residence near Ajo Way and Camino de Oeste and obtained a warrant to enter. While SWAT personnel were securing the perimeter, a gunshot was heard from inside the home. Deputies entered and found him deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/wanted-suspect-found-dead-after-firing-at-bondsman-patrons-at-arbys-pima-county-sheriff-says
https://www.kold.com/2026/04/16/pcsd-suspect-takes-own-life-warrant-served-pima-county-home/
https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_a4fd5c9c-ec88-4003-9117-7f6b27703666.html

Ernest Begay

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 04/15/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Farmington

County : San Juan

State : New Mexico

Agency : Farmington Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/15/2026, Farmington Police Department officers were driving a patrol vehicle when they struck Ernest Begay, who was lying in the roadway. A second vehicle traveling behind the patrol unit also struck him. He died from his injuries following the crash. The circumstances surrounding why he was in the roadway have not been publicly clarified.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/farmington-police-fatal-crash/71014832

Isaiah Christopher Kirby

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/15/2026

Location : Lake Lansing Road and Abbot Road

City : East Lansing

County : Ingham

State : Michigan

Agency : East Lansing Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to reported stabbing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/15/2026, East Lansing Police Department officers responded to a reported theft at a business near Lake Lansing Road and Abbot Road that escalated into a stabbing incident. Police located Isaiah Christopher Kirby, a 21-year-old Michigan State University senior. Officers reported that Kirby was holding a knife and moved toward them after they ordered him to drop it. Officers opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries at the scene. Family and attorneys stated he was shot 17 times, including wounds to his back, and raised concerns about the level of force used. Police have not confirmed the number of shots fired and have not released body camera footage. The Michigan State Police is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlns.com/news/michigan/attorney-of-msu-student-killed-in-east-lansing-police-involved-shooting-says-he-was-shot-17-times/
https://www.wilx.com/2026/04/22/attorney-says-msu-student-suspected-stabbing-was-shot-17-times/
https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/man-killed-in-elpd-officer-involved-shooting-was-an-msu-senior-attorney-says

Justin James Taylor

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/15/2026

Location : Columbia Place Mall area

City : Columbia

County : Richland

State : South Carolina

Agency : Richland County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died in police custody

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/15/2026, Richland County sheriff’s deputies responded to the Columbia Place Mall area after reports of a man who appeared intoxicated. Deputies said Justin James Taylor, 36, was sweating heavily and making erratic movements when they arrived. Police claimed Taylor admitted using illegal substances. Deputies took Taylor into custody and placed him in a patrol vehicle for transport. During the transport, Taylor became unresponsive. Deputies stopped and requested emergency medical assistance. Taylor was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Authorities said the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death. The official disposition remains pending investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315431950.html
https://www.wrdw.com/2026/04/16/death-investigation-underway-after-man-dies-officers-custody/
https://wach.com/news/local/death-of-person-in-custody-under-investigation

Egon Lake

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Lazelle Street near Junction Avenue

City : Sturgis

County : Meade

State : South Carolina

Agency : Sturgis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, officers with the Sturgis Police Department responded to a report of a stolen Ford F-250 at a residence in Sturgis. Police located the truck around 10:39 a.m. and attempted to stop it. Police said the driver, Don Crisafulli, did not stop and officers escalated a chase westbound on Lazelle Street at speeds estimated above 70 mph.

According to investigators, the stolen truck was driven recklessly and passed multiple vehicles before crashing into a white Honda Accord near Lazelle Street and Junction Avenue. The Honda driver, later identified as Egon Lake, 26, of Whitewood, suffered fatal injuries.

The driver of the stolen truck, Don Crisafulli, 50, of Sturgis, was trapped in the wreckage and airlifted with critical injuries. Later reporting stated he survived and was improving. Authorities said charges were pending against Crisafulli.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol investigated the crash while Sturgis police handled the criminal investigation related to the stolen vehicle pursuit. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater later stated the pursuit lasted less than one minute before the collision occurred.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kotatv.com/2026/04/14/1-dead-1-critical-after-stolen-truck-pursuit-ends-crash-sturgis-police-say/
https://www.kotatv.com/2026/04/16/sturgis-police-release-names-fatal-crash-following-stolen-vehicle-pursuit/
https://www.kotaradio.com/2026/04/20/sturgis-police-release-details-of-pursuit-that-ends-in-fatal-crash/
https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_10ea81da-b8c3-4472-8740-cc56f212beac.html

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : 600 block of Londonderry Lane

City : Denton

County : Denton

State : Texas

Agency : Denton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

04/14/2026, detectives with the Denton Police Department were attempting to serve a search warrant connected to an ongoing investigation. Police said detectives conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Londonderry Lane.

According to Denton police, as detectives approached the vehicle, the driver shot himself. Officers rendered aid until Denton Fire Rescue personnel arrived. The man was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Denton Police Department stated no officers fired their weapons during the incident. The Texas Rangers were requested to conduct an independent investigation. Denton police did not publicly release the man’s identity in the initial announcement.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cityofdenton.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1261
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/denton-county/denton-pd-man-shoots-kills-himself-traffic-stop/287-d74d576c-dbcc-428b-93f6-f123761e3b08
https://www.facebook.com/CityofDentonPoliceDepartment/posts/denton-tx-april-14-2026-the-texas-rangers-are-investigating-an-incident-in-which/1450436490451607/

Noemi Guzman

Age :31

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Walmart near 72nd Street and Pine Street

City : Omaha

County : Douglas

State : Nebraska

Agency : Omaha Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted kidnapping

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Omaha Police Department officers responded to a report of a woman holding a young child with a knife at a Walmart near 72nd and Pine streets. Officers located Noemi Guzman in the parking lot with a 3-year-old boy seated in a shopping cart. Police gave repeated commands for her to drop the knife. Guzman did not comply and began cutting the child. Officers opened fire, striking and killing her. The child sustained injuries to his face and hand and was transported to a hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/14/omaha-police-identify-woman-killed-during-attempted-kidnapping-walmart/
https://apnews.com/article/ea7f814b00f70d5e938142b80f915017
https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-walmart-shooting-officers-kill-woman-kidnapping/71015802
https://www.wbal.com/woman-shot-killed-by-police-after-allegedly-holding-3-year-old-at-knifepoint-at-nebraska-walmart

Teddy Kelsey

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Near Bokchito High School baseball field

City : Bokchito

County : Bryan

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Bokchito Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police attempted to contact Teddy Kelsey regarding outstanding arrest warrants. During the encounter, he produced a firearm and fired before retreating to a residence on Ballpark Road. Officers and state troopers approached the home, where he again displayed a firearm. Officers opened fire and killed him during the confrontation. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kxii.com/2026/04/14/officer-involved-shooting-reported-bokchito-near-high-school-baseball-field/

Shane L. Bryant

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Knoxville

City : Knoxville

County : Knox

State : Tennessee

Agency : Knox County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response following traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a man during a traffic-related encounter in Knoxville. The man drove away, and deputies pursued him. After the pursuit ended, deputies confronted him. During the encounter, deputies opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkrn.com/video/man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-knoxville/11698245/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Interstate 5

City : Portland

County : Multnomah

State : Oregon

Agency : Oregon State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Carjacking incident ending in police shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Oregon State Police responded to a reported carjacking and located a vehicle traveling on Interstate 5 in the Portland area. Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, and the driver continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit. The pursuit ended on Interstate 5, where troopers confronted the driver. During the encounter, troopers opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries. Authorities have not released the man’s identity or additional details about the circumstances leading to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kdrv.com/news/regional/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-carjacking-suspect-dead-at-i-5/article_0cbde58a-068a-4db4-92cc-8993e8484280.html

Tyler Allen Gress

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Sacramento

County : Sacramento

State : California

Agency : Sacramento Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Carjacking incident ending in police shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of an armed carjacking. Deputies located Tyler Allen Gress and attempted to stop the vehicle. He did not stop. Police chased him onto Interstate 5. The pursuit ended near Arena Boulevard when the vehicle stopped. Gress exited the vehicle holding a gun. Deputies opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting. Authorities reported the carjacking victim was not injured. The California Department of Justice is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcra.com/article/chase-ends-in-shooting-closing-interstate-5-in-sacramento/71013111
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article315404818.html
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/california/77248-sacramento-county-sheriff-reports-armed-carjacking-suspect-killed-on-i-5-in-officer-involved-shooting

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #2 Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, California Highway Patrol officers attempted a traffic stop in the South Bay area. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a pursuit. During the pursuit, the vehicle collided with another vehicle. The crash killed two people. Authorities have not released the identities of those who died or the full sequence of events leading up to the collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/2-dead-after-south-bay-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, California Highway Patrol officers attempted a traffic stop in the South Bay area. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a pursuit. During the pursuit, the vehicle collided with another vehicle. The crash killed two people. Authorities have not released the identities of those who died or the full sequence of events leading up to the collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/2-dead-after-south-bay-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Broadway between North Butler Avenue and North Scott Avenue

City : Farmington

County : San Juan

State : New Mexico

Agency : Farmington Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Farmington Police Department vehicles were involved in a crash on Broadway between North Butler Avenue and North Scott Avenue at approximately 12:15 a.m. The crash involved two police vehicles and resulted in the death of an adult male. Police closed the roadway for several hours while investigating. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. Authorities have not released the identity of the man or additional details about how the crash occurred.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/man-dead-in-crash-involving-2-farmington-police-vehicles/
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/one-dead-after-crash-involving-farmington-police/3021889
https://www.tricityrecordnm.com/articles/one-person-dead-after-police-involved-crash/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Monterey Road and Leavesley Road

City : Gilroy

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : Morgan Hill Police Department; Gilroy Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #2 Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, police received an alert for a stolen vehicle reported out of Hollister. Gilroy Police Department officers located the vehicle, but it left the city before a stop was initiated. Morgan Hill Police Department officers later attempted to stop the vehicle on Monterey Road. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed into a tree and a dumpster, continued driving, then ran a red light at Monterey Road and Leavesley Road. The vehicle struck a center median and a light pole and overturned, ejecting all three occupants. Two occupants were killed and a third was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksbw.com/article/2-dead-stolen-hollister-vehicle-crash-police-chase/71017289
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/gilroy-police-chase-fatality-22206297.php
https://ground.news/article/high-speed-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-in-gilroy_66e37b

Daniel Perez

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Monterey Road and Leavesley Road

City : Gilroy

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : Morgan Hill Police Department; Gilroy Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, police received an alert for a stolen vehicle reported out of Hollister. Gilroy Police Department officers located the vehicle, but it left the city before a stop was initiated. Morgan Hill Police Department officers later attempted to stop the vehicle on Monterey Road. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed into a tree and a dumpster, continued driving, then ran a red light at Monterey Road and Leavesley Road. The vehicle struck a center median and a light pole and overturned, ejecting all three occupants. Two occupants were killed and a third was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksbw.com/article/2-dead-stolen-hollister-vehicle-crash-police-chase/71017289
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/gilroy-police-chase-fatality-22206297.php
https://ground.news/article/high-speed-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-in-gilroy_66e37b

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Monterey Road and Leavesley Road

City : Gilroy

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : Morgan Hill Police Department; Gilroy Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #3 Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, police received an alert for a stolen vehicle reported out of Hollister. Gilroy Police Department officers located the vehicle, but it left the city before a stop was initiated. Morgan Hill Police Department officers later attempted to stop the vehicle on Monterey Road. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed into a tree and a dumpster, continued driving, then ran a red light at Monterey Road and Leavesley Road. The vehicle struck a center median and a light pole and overturned, ejecting all three occupants. Two occupants were killed and a third was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksbw.com/article/2-dead-stolen-hollister-vehicle-crash-police-chase/71017289
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/gilroy-police-chase-fatality-22206297.php
https://ground.news/article/high-speed-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-in-gilroy_66e37b

London Thomas

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : Rock River near Illinois Route 2

City : Dixon

County : Lee

State : Illinois

Agency : Dixon Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowning

Event : Drowned during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, officers with the Dixon Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle during a police pursuit in Dixon. Police said London Thomas fled from officers and entered the Rock River near Illinois Route 2 in an apparent attempt to escape. Authorities reported Thomas disappeared underwater and did not resurface.

Multiple agencies searched the river for several days using boats, drones, dive teams, and sonar equipment. On 04/17/2026, authorities recovered Thomas’s body from the Rock River near the area where he entered the water. Lee County officials later confirmed his identity.

Police stated the incident began as a vehicle pursuit and transitioned into a water recovery operation after Thomas entered the river. The Lee County Coroner’s Office investigated the death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wifr.com/2026/04/30/missing-dixon-man-recovered-rock-river-near-sterling/

Steven Chad Myers

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : City of Lubbock Cemetery

City : Lubbock

County : Lubbock

State : Texas

Agency : Lubbock Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Lubbock Police Department officers responded to a report of a suicidal individual at the City of Lubbock Cemetery. Officers located Steven Chad Myers sitting inside a truck and spoke with him for over 30 minutes. Police attempted to have him exit the vehicle. During the interaction, Myers reached across the truck. Officers moved to detain him, stating he was reaching for a handgun. Officers opened fire and struck him. He died from his injuries. Authorities later stated the object he reached for was a replica airsoft handgun made to resemble a real firearm.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcbd.com/2026/04/14/lpd-responding-shots-fired-east-lubbock/

Joannie Jose Armenta

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : Neighborhood northwest of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson Police Department

Officer(s) : Joseph Jensen; Daniel Lee

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Teen killed by police during response to shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/06/2026, Tucson Police Department officers responded to a reported armed robbery at a business on North Campbell Avenue. Two teenagers entered the business, assaulted an employee, and took money and car keys before leaving in a vehicle. Officers located the vehicle near West Ajo Way, and both individuals ran into a residence in the 3700 block of South Lundy Avenue. A child inside the home was removed safely. One teenager surrendered. Joannie Jose Armenta remained inside as SWAT and negotiators attempted to get him to come out. After several hours, Armenta exited the residence and raised an object toward officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. Investigators later reported the object was a toy gun wrapped to resemble a firearm.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2026/04/14/one-teen-dead-another-facing-murder-charge-following-officer-involved-shooting-tucson/
https://www.kold.com/2026/04/14/one-teen-dead-another-facing-murder-charge-following-officer-involved-shooting-tucson/
https://www.kold.com/2026/04/14/one-teen-dead-another-facing-murder-charge-following-officer-involved-shooting-tucson/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : FM 511

City : Brownsville

County : Cameron

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Border Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, U.S. Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a vehicle near Brownsville that they believed was involved in human smuggling. The driver did not stop, and agents escalated a pursuit. During the pursuit, the vehicle rolled over on FM 511. One person was killed in the crash and four others were injured and transported to a hospital. Authorities have not released the identity of the person who died. The Brownsville Police Department is investigating the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://myrgv.com/alerts-brh/2026/04/13/one-dead-in-fatal-rollover-near-brownsville-following-pursuit-with-border-patrol/
https://www.krgv.com/news/one-person-in-custody-after-suspected-human-smuggling-attempt-ends-in-deadly-crash-near-brownsville/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : Near Sossaman Road and Hunt Highway

City : Queen Creek

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Queen Creek Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during barricade situation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Queen Creek police officers responded to a home near Sossaman Road and Hunt Highway after reports of a shooting. A man was found with life-threatening injuries and transported to a hospital. The person identified as the shooter barricaded himself inside the home. Deputies and officers attempted to apprehend him. During the confrontation, officers opened fire. He was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/queen-creek/one-dead-one-hospitalized-after-shooting-involving-officers-in-queen-creek

Nicholas Maslowski

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : South 35th Street viaduct near West National Avenue

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit tied to homicide investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Milwaukee Police Department officers investigated a homicide that occurred earlier in the day near South 7th Street and West Mitchell Street. Officers later located a vehicle believed to be connected to that homicide and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, identified as Nicholas Maslowski, continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed near the South 35th Street viaduct and West National Avenue. After the crash, Maslowski exited the vehicle and fired at officers. Multiple officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. Eight officers discharged their weapons. The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-police-presence-35th-national-citys-south-side
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/13/milwaukee-police-shoot-person-on-citys-south-side-sources-confirm/89598151007/
https://www.wisn.com/article/deadly-early-morning-shooting-under-investigation-on-milwaukees-south-side/71002508
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/milwaukee-county/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-milwaukee-at-35th-and-national-sources-confirm

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : South of Interstate 10 and FM 1463

City : Katy

County : Fort Bend

State : Texas

Agency : Brookshire Police Department; Katy Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Brookshire Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle at a high rate of speed into the City of Katy, where Katy Police Department officers joined the pursuit. The vehicle stopped in an area south of Interstate 10 and FM 1463. The man exited the vehicle and ran on foot with a gun. Officers opened fire during an exchange of gunfire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/post/suspect-shot-killed-officers-following-pursuit-ending-katy-according-brookshire-police-department/18886888/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : 200 block of East Boulevard North

City : Rapid City

County : Pennington

State : South Dakota

Agency : Rapid City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to reported shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Rapid City Police Department officers responded to reports of a man firing a gun in the area of East Boulevard North. Officers located the man and attempted to make contact. Police reported he had a gun and did not comply with commands. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_10ea81da-b8c3-4472-8740-cc56f212beac.html
https://www.kotatv.com/2026/04/13/state-authorities-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-rapid-city/
https://www.newscenter1.tv/news/rapid-city-police-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation/article_1c6f0d6e-f9c2-11ee-9a6b-7b4b3c0c9a2d.html

Irene McIntyre

Age :46

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Route 11

City : LaFayette

County : Onondaga

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Troopers responded to reports of an erratic driver traveling through residential yards on Shute Road. Before police arrival, Irene McIntyre struck and killed a woman and collided with another vehicle. When troopers arrived, she continued driving and struck additional people while ignoring commands to stop. A trooper opened fire, striking her. She was transported to a hospital where she died from her injuries. A 79-year-old woman, Cheryl Miron, was killed during the incident, and two other individuals were injured. The investigation is being conducted by the New York State Police and the Attorney General’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2026/04/12/nysp--driver-fatally-shot-by-police-in-lafayette-after-striking--killing-woman
https://cnycentral.com/news/local/witness-describes-chaotic-scene-in-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-lafayette
https://troopers.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-lafayette
https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/local/lafayette-incident-update-driver-victim-trooper-identified/

Name Withheld

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Interstate 39/90/94 near County Highway CS interchange

City : Caledonia

County : Columbia

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, deputies received information from Dane County that a vehicle connected to a reported kidnapping was entering Columbia County. Police chased the vehicle on Interstate 39/90/94. The driver traveled the wrong way on the interstate in a construction zone and struck another vehicle near mile marker 110.4. He continued driving, left the roadway, and became stuck. He then ran into a nearby field. Officers pursued him on foot. Under unclear circumstances, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities stated he had a gun and was experiencing a mental health crisis during the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/04/12/suspect-dies-by-suicide-after-crashing-during-columbia-county-chase/

Brian Huggins

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Blair High Road and Potter Street

City : Omaha

County : Douglas

State : Nebraska

Agency : Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Douglas County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call near Blair High Road and Potter Street after a report that a man had forced entry into an apartment. Brian Huggins attempted to enter the residence and damaged the door and windows. When deputies arrived, he shot a deputy, striking him in the arm and chest. Officers engaged him during the response and opened fire, killing him. The injured deputy was transported to a hospital and underwent surgery.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/12/alert-center-douglas-county-deputy-hospitalized-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/13/you-could-tell-he-had-like-demons-him-neighbors-recall-deadly-encounter/

Timotheus Reed

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : 2415 Montclair Road

City : Leesburg

County : Lake

State : Florida

Agency : Lake County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to stabbing call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Lake County deputies responded to a reported stabbing at 2415 Montclair Road where a person was found with multiple stab wounds. Witnesses directed officers to the individual who had left the area on foot. Deputies located Timotheus Reed nearby. During the encounter, officers opened fire and shot him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wesh.com/article/suspect-dead-officer-involved-shooting-in-lake-county/70995958

James Robert Allison

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Stillwell Street

City : Lafayette

County : Tippecanoe

State : Indiana

Agency : Lafayette Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to report of man with gun

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Lafayette Police Department officers responded around 12:15 a.m. to a report of an intoxicated man pointing a gun at another person on Stillwell Street. Officers located the man and gave commands for him to drop the gun. Police reported he did not comply with repeated commands. Officers opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/12/intoxicated-male-with-gun-on-stillwell-st-shot-killed-by-lafayette-police-sunday-morning/89577857007/

Tommy Ray Sevier

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : State Highway 296

City : Texarkana

County : Miller

State : Arkansas

Agency : Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, Arkansas State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, a state trooper initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 296 after identifying the driver as Tommy Ray Sevier, who had an active felony warrant. Texarkana Arkansas police officers responded to assist. Sevier remained inside the vehicle and did not comply with repeated commands to exit. During the encounter, shots were fired. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is conducting the investigation and will submit findings to the Miller County Prosecuting Attorney.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/apr/13/texarkana-police-officer-fatally-shoots-man/
https://www.ksla.com/2026/04/14/arkansas-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-east-texarkana/

Antonio Christopher King

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : 100 block of East Lafayette Street

City : Dothan

County : Houston

State : Alabama

Agency : Dothan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Dothan Police Department officers responded to reports of a man with a gun threatening people near an apartment complex on South Saint Andrews Street. Officers traced the man, identified as Antonio Christopher King, to a residence in the 100 block of East Lafayette Street. As officers attempted to make contact, shots were fired from inside the residence. Officers opened fire. King barricaded himself inside, and a standoff continued for several hours while negotiators attempted to communicate with him. During the standoff, additional shots were fired from the residence. King later exited and fired again at officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.al.com/crime/2026/04/dothan-police-shoot-kill-man-who-allegedly-fired-at-officers.html
https://www.wdhn.com/news/crime/one-person-injured-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-downtown-dothan-police-say/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : 300 block of Miller Street SE

City : Christiansburg

County : Montgomery

State : Virginia

Agency : Christiansburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Christiansburg Police Department officers responded around 7:39 p.m. to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 300 block of Miller Street SE. Officers attempted to contact the man inside the home, who displayed a handgun, prompting officers to back away and establish a perimeter. Officers attempted to negotiate with him as he exited and re-entered the residence. During a second exit, he moved toward officers while holding the gun. Officers deployed less-lethal beanbag rounds in an attempt to take him into custody. The man then drew his gun, and officers opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting. The Virginia State Police is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wset.com/news/local/one-person-dead-after-police-responded-to-domestic-dispute-officials-300-block-of-miller-street-se-christiansburg-virginia-april-2026
https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/04/13/suspect-shot-killed-by-police-investigating-domestic-dispute/

Nicholas Toler

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Highway 26 near East Brightwood Loop Road / Barlow Trail Roadhouse

City : Welches

County : Clackamas

State : Oregon

Agency : Oregon State Police, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit following traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, an Oregon State Police trooper made contact with a driver believed to be impaired at the intersection of Highway 26 and East Brightwood Loop Road. The driver continued driving, prompting a pursuit involving state troopers and Clackamas County deputies. The pursuit continued along Highway 26 and ended near the Barlow Trail Roadhouse, where the vehicle was stopped. During the encounter that followed, officers used deadly force, striking the man. He died following the shooting. Authorities have not released the man’s identity or clarified whether he had a weapon or fired during the incident. The Clackamas County Major Crimes Team is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kptv.com/2026/04/13/man-dead-after-chase-officer-involved-shooting-hwy-26-welches/
https://katu.com/news/local/man-shot-killed-police-highway-26-barlow-pass-brightwood-loop-clackamas-county-mt-hood-major-crimes-team
https://ktvz.com/news/oregon-northwest/2026/04/13/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead-in-clackamas-county/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Brunswick area roadway

City : Brunswick

County : Glynn

State : Georgia

Agency : Glynn County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, officers with the Glynn County Police Department responded to a report of a suicidal individual driving a vehicle in the Brunswick area. Officers located the vehicle and attempted to stop it. The driver did not stop, and police chased the vehicle. During the pursuit, the driver stopped and fatally shot himself. He was pronounced dead. Authorities stated the initial call involved concerns about the driver’s mental state prior to the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/driver-leads-police-on-car-chase-before-taking-own-life/article_6b8992dc-63f7-4f5c-aa1a-ae62c71c5832.html

Anthony Griffin

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : 89 E 42nd Street

City : New York

County : New York

State : New York

Agency : New York Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during stabbing attack

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, New York Police Department officers responded to reports of multiple stabbings at the 42nd Street–Grand Central subway station. A man had entered the subway system earlier in Queens and began attacking people with a machete on the platform, injuring three individuals, all elderly. Officers encountered Anthony Griffin inside the station and gave repeated commands for him to drop the weapon. He continued moving toward officers while holding the blade. An officer opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Three victims were hospitalized with serious injuries and survived.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/11/machete-wielding-man-shot-by-police-in-new-york-city-grand-central-station
https://www.1011now.com/2026/04/11/stabbings-new-york-subway-leaves-3-hurt-officers-shoot-knife-wielding-man/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/slashing-suspect-shot-police-injuring-3-grand-central-subway/story?id=11871857
https://apnews.com/article/1cd670e7b0a302e2d51f851a74247bfd

Benito Saragoza

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : 4400 block of West Charleston Boulevard

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by car chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a crash near the 4400 block of West Charleston Boulevard near South Decatur Boulevard. Police reported that a man entered a running vehicle parked at a Walmart lot while a family member was inside the store. A passenger remained inside the vehicle. The man drove away at a high rate of speed, struck another vehicle, and continued before crashing into a rock and a light pole. The passenger sustained critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he died. Police took the driver into custody and stated the incident involved robbery, kidnapping, and auto theft.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news3lv.com/news/local/las-vegas-police-investigate-fatal-robbery-auto-theft-near-west-charleston-and-decatur
https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/robbery-auto-theft-turns-fatal-near-charleston-and-decatur-says-lvmpd
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/04/12/las-vegas-police-investigating-deadly-robbery-auto-theft/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Airline Drive and Tidwell Road

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Houston Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop near Airline Drive and Tidwell Road. The driver pulled into a parking lot and exited the vehicle before officers approached. A Houston police sergeant attempted to detain him, and a physical struggle began. During the struggle, both the sergeant and the man fell to the ground. The officer’s weapon discharged, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/airline-drive-houston-police-shooting/285-28337729-aed9-4d27-b249-b613c358c0b2
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/04/11/suspect-fatally-shot-after-struggle-with-hpd-sergeant-during-traffic-stop-in-north-houston/
https://abc13.com/post/suspect-shot-killed-officer-during-traffic-stop-north-houston-police-say/18870920/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-police-sergeant-fatally-shots-man-after-traffic-stop-leads-fight

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Eastgate Mobile Home Park, State Route 125

City : Pierce Township

County : Clermont

State : Ohio

Agency : Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Pierce Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Clermont County Sheriff's Office deputies and Pierce Township police responded to a 911 call reporting a man with a gun at the Eastgate Mobile Home Park on State Route 125. A caller reported that the man was intoxicated, and a woman could be heard stating he was suicidal. Officers arrived and encountered him holding a firearm. They gave commands for him to drop the weapon. He did not comply. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead shortly after. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox19.com/2026/04/11/armed-man-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement-clermont-county-sheriff-says/
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/clermont-county/deputy-police-officer-shoot-armed-man-at-mobile-home-park-in-clermont-county-after-early-morning-911-call
https://local12.com/news/local/law-enforcement-shooting-clermont-county-greater-cincinnati-officer-involved-deputy-killed-intoxicated-suicide-suicidal-armed-standoff-gun-firearm-mobile-home-park-pierce-township-injured-injury

Larry Don Beiter

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Rural area near Carney

City : Carney

County : Lincoln

State : Oklahoma

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, U.S. Marshals and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to locate and arrest a man near Carney. During the operation, officers encountered him and an exchange of gunfire occurred. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the location. Authorities have released limited additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfor.com/news/suspect-killed-near-carney-after-an-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.aol.com/articles/suspect-killed-near-carney-officer-010031459.html