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On 05/16/2026, multiple people were shot during a large disturbance near North Broadway and Calvary Avenue in St. Louis. Two people were killed and several others were wounded during the gunfire.

According to police, officers later located a vehicle connected to the shooting and attempted a stop. The driver did not stop and police escalated a chase. The pursuit crossed the McKinley Bridge into Illinois before ending after a crash.

Police said at least one person exchanged gunfire with officers during the incident. Officers opened fire, killing one person connected to the pursuit. Authorities have not publicly clarified whether the person killed by police was one of the original shooters, whether additional people were inside the vehicle, or how many officers fired.

Police have also not publicly released the identities of the deceased, the exact sequence of events during the chase, or whether body camera or dash camera footage exists. The investigation remains ongoing.

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-louis-shooting-and-pursuit-leave-two-dead-others-wounded/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f91l1Ap4IM
https://www.aol.com/news/two-dead-three-injured-st-125401965.html

On 05/14/2026, Baltimore police responded to reports of a suicidal man with a gun near the 800 block of South Caton Avenue in southwest Baltimore. An officer encountered Louis Jackson on foot near Wilkens Avenue. According to the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division, Jackson fired a shot before officers confronted him. Police said officers gave commands and two officers opened fire, striking him multiple times. Jackson was transported to Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police recovered a revolver at the location. One police vehicle was struck by gunfire during the incident. No officers were injured. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating the shooting. Body camera footage was recorded and is expected to be released.

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-southwest-baltimore
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/police-shooting-investigation-wilkens-avenue/
https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-a-Fatal-Officer-Involved-Shooting-inthe-City-of-Baltimore.aspx

On 05/15/2026, officers with the Ecorse Police Department responded to a reported domestic violence incident in Ecorse involving a man who police said had a knife. Police said the man ran from officers when they arrived. Officers chased him through the area near West Jefferson Avenue and 11th Street. According to police statements, the man later moved toward officers while holding a box cutter and officers opened fire, striking him in the head. Authorities transported the man to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries according to local reporting. Michigan State Police took over the investigation into the shooting.

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https://themetrodetroitnews.com/man-shot-in-head-during-police-pursuit-in-ecorse/
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On 05/15/2026, agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation attempted to arrest Timothy Alan Hoilman at the Grassy Branch Barber Shop on NC 226 in Spruce Pine in connection with a child sex abuse investigation. Police said Hoilman fired a gun as agents moved in to arrest him. One bullet struck an SBI agent in the protective vest. During the confrontation, Hoilman shot himself. He was transported from the location and later died from the self inflicted gunshot wound. The injured SBI agent was treated for non life threatening injuries. Authorities said the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.

https://www.wyff4.com/article/agent-injured-man-shoots-himself-during-arrest-nc/71319494
https://wlos.com/news/local/spruce-pine-north-carolina-sbi-agent-suspect-man-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-serving-warrant-shooting-barber-shop

On 05/18/2026, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a possible shooting involving a vehicle in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. Authorities said the vehicle later crashed into a pond near the intersection of U.S. Highway 431 and Wilson Mann Road.
Deputies and emergency personnel responded to the crash site and recovered one deceased person from the vehicle. Authorities have not publicly released the identity of the deceased or details about what led to the shooting.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the incident.
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https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/car-crashes-into-pond-owens-cross-roads/525-9eff8be7-1ed9-481a-a378-1058d2153af4
https://www.waff.com/2026/05/15/car-crashes-into-pond-after-owens-cross-roads-shooting/

On 05/15/2026, deputies and Arkansas State Police responded to a residence on Cat Holler Road near Ozark after reports of multiple stabbings. Investigators said two people inside the home were found dead from stab wounds. Two additional people outside the residence were injured and transported for treatment. Police said a man barricaded himself inside the home, leading to a prolonged standoff involving deputies, Arkansas State Police troopers, and a SWAT team. During the confrontation inside the residence, investigators said the man took a law enforcement officer’s firearm. A deputy then opened fire, killing him. Authorities have not publicly identified which officer’s weapon was taken or which deputy fired the fatal shots. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the shooting.

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/crime/two-killed-alleged-double-homicide-suspect-dead-stand-off-franklin-county/527-d6431610-4f84-4d09-862e-c1db8820960f
https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/two-dead-following-standoff-in-franklin-county-suspect-also-dead/
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/crime/franklin-county-double-homicide-suspect-killed/91-5f5d95ea-b9df-4bc4-a7db-9f07c9449cb5

On 05/15/2026, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a man pounding on the doors of an occupied residence in the 5700 block of North Dixie Drive in Harrison Township near Dayton. The resident knew Albert Spann, 39, and reported that he had left the area before deputies arrived. Deputies later located Spann walking in the roadway nearby. Police stated that Spann did not comply with commands and continued walking away. Deputies deployed Tasers and took him into custody. During the arrest, police alleged that Spann placed a bag containing suspected narcotics into his mouth and attempted to swallow it. Deputies physically restrained him while attempting to prevent him from ingesting the substance. During the restraint, Spann experienced a medical emergency and became unresponsive. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office identified him the following day. Authorities have not released a final cause and manner of death. The incident remains under investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Montgomery County Coroner's Office.

https://www.daytondailynews.com/community/man-dies-after-being-tasered-by-deputy-ingesting-suspected-drugs-in-harrison-twp/article_892c6e3e-befc-5db2-b620-711cb14df969.html
https://dayton247now.com/news/local/coroner-identifies-man-who-died-after-reported-trespassing-call-in-harrison-township
https://www.whio.com/news/local/coroner-ids-man-who-had-medical-emergency-after-being-tased-by-deputies-ingesting-drugs/AGIIWZYXTRFATB7FVT3ZHX3ZVI/

On 05/14/2026, deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office attempted to locate Derek R. Arnett in connection with the disappearance of 61 year old Frank Torres of Pauma Valley. Investigators said Torres had been reported missing and his abandoned vehicle was later found near a park in Temecula under suspicious circumstances. Detectives identified Arnett as a person of interest and began searching for him.

Deputies located Arnett driving near Wolf Valley Road and Wolf Valley Creek Drive and followed him into a parking lot near Pechanga Parkway and Great Oak Drive near the Pechanga Resort Casino. Sheriff’s officials deployed the Emergency Services Team and surrounded the vehicle during a prolonged standoff. Authorities said deputies later approached the vehicle and found Arnett with a self inflicted gunshot wound. Deputies and paramedics attempted lifesaving measures, but Arnett was pronounced dead.

Authorities stated the investigation remained active and that Frank Torres had still not been located at the time of reporting. Nearby schools were temporarily placed on lockdown during the standoff.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/temecula-standoff-pechanga-resort-casino-wanted-suspect-great-oak-drive/
https://patch.com/california/temecula/temecula-man-connected-missing-person-killed-himself-during-standoff-sheriff
https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/05/14/man-connected-to-missing-person-kills-self-in-temecula/

On 05/14/2026, officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department SWAT team went to the 700 block of West Whitney Avenue to serve warrants on a man wanted on charges including murder, assault, and abuse of a corpse. Police said the investigation involved the killing and dismemberment of an unhoused man identified in court documents as Michael Howard.
According to police, SWAT officers ordered the man to exit the house, but he instead opened fire from inside the residence. Police said the man later called MetroSafe and stated he wanted officers to shoot and kill him. Officers deployed chemical agents and continued attempting negotiations while the man allegedly continued firing from inside the house.
After about 20 minutes, police said the man exited the residence wearing a ballistic vest and helmet while carrying a weapon. Officers ordered him to drop the weapon. Police said he did not comply, and at least one officer opened fire, killing him. Officer Gadegaard who shot Hristov was previously involved in the shooting death of Darnell Wicker in 2016 and was disciplined for this shooting. He was also previously disciplined for throwing drinks at people.

https://www.wave3.com/2026/05/14/man-suspected-dismembering-unhoused-person-killed-officer-involved-shooting-according-lmpd/

On 05/14/2026, Pueblo police responded to reports of a fight involving weapons at Drew Dix Park on Massari Road near Colorado State University Pueblo. Police said the people involved left before officers arrived. Officers later located a van connected to the incident on Carousel Lane with three people inside. During the encounter, police said one of the people in the van had a handgun. An officer opened fire, striking 19 year old Tayshawn Redford. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The 10th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating. Multiple officers and one dispatcher were placed on administrative leave following the shooting.

https://www.kktv.com/2026/05/14/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-pueblo/
https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/person-dead-following-an-officer-involved-shooting-in-pueblo-on-thursday
https://www.kktv.com/video/2026/05/16/new-details-pueblo-officer-involved-shooting-update/

On 05/14/2026, deputies with the Greensville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic incident at a residence on Fiddlers Road. Police said the man initially left the area before returning after deputies arrived. Outside the residence, police said he pulled out a handgun and exchanged gunfire with deputies, striking one deputy. The man then went back inside the residence. Deputies later heard a gunshot from inside the home. Law enforcement entered the residence and found him dead. A 10 year old child inside the home was not injured. The injured deputy was hospitalized in stable condition. Virginia State Police are investigating the shooting.

https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/05/14/suspect-dead-deputy-injured-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/greensville-shooting-route-660-may-14-2026

On 05/14/2026, Kansas City Kansas police responded to an apartment in the 1400 block of North 78th Place after a woman called 911 requesting help with a disturbance involving her adult son. Officers arrived and saw Jesse Fitzgeral sitting in an SUV outside the apartment. Police attempted to question him, but he drove away. About an hour later, the woman called 911 again requesting police assistance. Officers returned and found the SUV parked outside with the engine running. When officers approached the apartment, Fitzgeral ran out toward them holding a metal object. Police said a brief physical struggle occurred and one officer opened fire, striking him. Officers attempted life saving measures, but Fitzgeral was pronounced dead. Police later said a metal spoon was found near him. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation.

https://hayspost.com/posts/f0d4804e-634d-4b13-886a-cb1203607091
https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-city-kansas-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-north-78th-place/64795087
https://www.kctv5.com/2026/05/15/kbi-investigates-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-kck/

On 05/14/2026, Michigan State Police attempted to stop a vehicle connected to a fleeing and eluding investigation in Oakland County. Police said the 60 year old Madison Heights man drove away, and troopers chased him through multiple communities before he crashed into a tree near Trillium Lane and Williams Lake Road in Waterford Township. Police said the vehicle came to rest in a marshy area. As officers approached the vehicle, police said the man refused commands to show his hands and pointed a handgun at officers. Troopers and Waterford Township officers opened fire, killing him. No officers were injured. The Michigan State Police are investigating the shooting.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/suspect-dead-after-waterford-shooting-involving-michigan-state-police-troopers
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/05/15/man-dies-after-police-chase-ends-in-shooting-in-oakland-county/
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/suspect-dead-shooting-waterford-michigan-state-police/

On 05/14/2026, Pennsylvania State Police attempted to serve a warrant in Jackson Township near Myerstown. Police said John McDowell was wanted on felony charges. During the encounter, police opened fire and killed McDowell. Authorities stated no troopers were injured. Additional details about the confrontation were not immediately released.

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/psp-one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-during-warrant-service/
https://www.facebook.com/tasminmahfuz/posts/update-the-lebanon-county-coroner-has-identified-the-suspect-john-mcdowell-47-ki/1326411849294070/

On 05/14/2026, Pennsylvania State Police went to a residence on Patterson Road in Hydetown to serve an arrest warrant on John K. Rushlander, 37. According to police, Rushlander fired a gun at troopers after they arrived at the property. Troopers opened fire, striking him. Rushlander was pronounced dead. Authorities have not publicly released details about the warrant officers were attempting to serve or additional information about the events leading up to the shooting. The Crawford County Coroner identified Rushlander following the incident. The investigation remains under review by Pennsylvania State Police and the Crawford County District Attorney's Office. No publicly reported signs of mental illness were identified in available reporting.

https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/state-police-fatally-shoot-man-in-crawford-county/
https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/crawford-county-coroner-identifies-man-fatally-shot-by-psp/
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/crime/2026/05/18/fatal-shootings-confrontations-state-police-lead-to-mens-deaths-crawford-warren/90139367007/

On 05/13/2026, deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Highway 59 near Slone Road. Police said Trinidad Alonzo Torres was believed to be fleeing Tennessee, where he was scheduled to appear in court on child sexual assault charges. Deputies said they saw a gun between Torres’ legs during the stop and stepped back after he allegedly reached for it. Torres drove away and police chased him into Panola County at high speeds. The pursuit ended after Torres crashed on Highway 59. Deputies surrounded the vehicle and Torres shot himself in the head before officers could take him into custody.

https://www.ksla.com/2026/05/13/man-kills-himself-after-routine-traffic-stop-east-texas-turns-into-high-speed-chase/
https://www.kltv.com/video/2026/05/13/sheriff-fleeing-suspect-dies-by-suicide-after-traffic-stop-pursuit-harrison-county/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JvDYztFagY

On 05/13/2026, agents with the Memphis Safe Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration located Darrin Pigram at a Burger King on North Hollywood Street near James Road in the Frayser area of Memphis while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. Authorities said Pigram was wanted on charges including aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, and employing a firearm during the commission of a felony.
According to investigators, agents approached Pigram at the restaurant and a confrontation followed. Police claimed Pigram reached toward his waistband and produced a firearm. An agent then opened fire, striking Pigram. Authorities transported him to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into the shooting at the request of the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Local residents and community members questioned why agents attempted to arrest Pigram at a busy restaurant during daytime hours. A pastor who knew Pigram described him as a caring person who had recently begun attending church services.

https://wreg.com/news/local/man-shot-by-task-force-was-wanted-on-assault-charges-records-show/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/05/13/national-guard-multiple-agencies-respond-frayser-burger-king/
https://www.actionnews5.com/video/2026/05/13/task-force-agent-shoots-kills-armed-suspect-memphis-burger-king/

On 05/13/2026, officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 1700 block of West 37th Drive in the Exposition Park area after reports of a stabbing. Police said a 58-year-old man was stabbed and transported to a hospital. Investigators identified Jerardo A. Perez Lopez as the presumed attacker.
According to police, Perez Lopez barricaded himself inside a residence for several hours while LAPD officers surrounded the home and attempted negotiations. After approximately four hours, officers entered the residence and found Perez Lopez dead inside. Authorities did not immediately release the cause or manner of death. Reporting indicated the injured man and Perez Lopez were father and son. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later publicly identified the deceased as Jerardo A. Perez Lopez, 31.

https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/05/13/stabbing-suspect-found-dead-in-exposition-park-identified/
https://www.hollywoodlanews.com/jerardo-perez-lopez-dead/

On 05/13/2026, officers with the Shreveport Police Department responded to the 3200 block of Curtis Lane after reports of a domestic violence incident involving a woman being held against her will. Police said Lee Antoine Yarbore barricaded himself inside a residence with the woman and refused commands to surrender.
According to investigators, officers attempted negotiations for several hours while surrounding the home. Police stated that during the standoff Yarbore threatened the hostage and officers entered the residence. Authorities said an officer then opened fire, striking Yarbore. He was pronounced dead following the shooting. The woman was removed from the home alive.
Louisiana State Police opened an investigation into the killing. Police did not immediately release the name of the involved officer.

https://www.klfy.com/louisiana/man-shot-and-killed-by-shreveport-officer-in-domestic-hostage-incident/
https://www.ksla.com/2026/05/13/hostage-situation-turns-officer-involved-shooting/

On 05/13/2026, Indiana State Police responded to conduct a welfare check on Erik M. Kendrick in Decatur. Police later attempted to stop Kendrick’s vehicle, and officers escalated a pursuit along U.S. 30 into Allen County. During the pursuit, Kendrick crashed his vehicle. Police found him with a gunshot wound to the head inside the vehicle. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. On 05/20/2026, the Allen County Coroner’s Office ruled Kendrick’s death a suicide.

https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/coroner-rules-driver-died-by-suicide-following-pursuit-on-us-30/
https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/05/20/coroner-identifies-man-who-died-after-welfare-check-turned-police-chase-crash-us-30/

On 05/12/2026, Elizabethtown police said Michael Bynum Horne Jr. drove past the Elizabethtown Police Department and opened fire on the building in a drive-by shooting. Police said Horne later exchanged gunfire with deputies near West Broad Street after law enforcement tracked him to the area. Deputies opened fire during the confrontation, striking Horne. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities said the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was requested to investigate the shooting.

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/mountain/news/2026/05/12/elizabethtown-driveby-police-shooting-sbi
https://www.bladenjournal.com/news/112189/suspect-shot-after-gunfire-exchange-with-bladen-deputy
https://columbuscountynews.com/2026/05/gunman-dies-in-standoff-with-bladen-deputies/
https://www.facebook.com/100064245116865/posts/may-12-2026news-releasefor-immediate-releasefrom-sheriff-james-a-mcvicker%F0%9D%90%94%F0%9D%90%8F%F0%9D%90%83%F0%9D%90%80%F0%9D%90%93%F0%9D%90%84-/1425301856287971/

On 05/12/2026, Camden County deputies responded after reports of a man walking along Interstate 95 near Exit 14 beside an abandoned vehicle while carrying a rifle bag and accompanied by a dog. Deputies encountered the man on the interstate shoulder. Authorities said the man shot the dog and then died from a self inflicted gunshot wound during the encounter. Southbound Interstate 95 lanes near Exit 14 were shut down while investigators processed the area. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to assist with the investigation.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/i-95-camden-county-georgia-dog-shooting/71284754
https://www.facebook.com/WJCLNews/photos/a-person-walking-along-interstate-95-in-coastal-georgia-shot-a-dog-and-then-them/1431991348948174/

https://www.newson6.com/crime/tulsa-police-shoot-and-kill-man-following-domestic-shooting-suspect-released-from-prison-6-weeks-ago
https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/man-runs-from-car-after-domestic-violence-north-tulsa-school-on-lockdown
https://ktul.com/news/local/police-man-shot-killed-by-police-after-shooting-at-girlfriend-causing-wreck?teaserSource=trending

https://www.vvng.com/lucerne-valley-man-fatally-shot-after-allegedly-hitting-deputy-with-vehicle/
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/california/78049-strong-arm-robbery-investigation-in-lucerne-valley-leads-to-fatal-san-bernardino-county-deputy-involved-shooting
https://www.aol.com/articles/robbery-suspect-fatally-shot-deputies-213735033.html

On 05/12/2026, officers with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to reports of a man firing a gun in the 1000 block of Hull Road. Officers encountered Joe Baythavong, 33, who was holding a firearm. Police said officers repeatedly ordered him to put down the gun. According to investigators, Baythavong pointed the gun at his own head and pulled the trigger. An officer also fired almost simultaneously. Baythavong died from his injuries. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to investigate the incident. Baythavong was later identified by authorities and reporting indicated he was from Jackson County.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/officer-kills-armed-man-hull-road-athens
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-05-20/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-athens-ga
https://www.onlineathens.com/story/news/crime/2026/05/20/man-killed-in-athens-police-shooting-identified/90179483007/
https://wgtjradio.com/victim-of-athens-officer-involved-shooting-is-jackson-co-man/

On 05/12/2026, Searcy police responded to a disturbance call at a service station near Maple Street and Holmes Road in Searcy, Arkansas. Witnesses told police that Cordney Sherod Stewart allegedly fired a weapon inside and outside the business. During the encounter, a Searcy police officer opened fire, striking Stewart. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were reported injured. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the shooting.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/suspect-dies-searcy-officer-involved-142127858.html
https://neareport.com/2026/05/13/76715/
https://www.aol.com/news/arkansas-state-police-investigating-officer-030029209.html

On 05/11/2026, officers with the Newport Police Department attempted to stop a 2011 Honda Pilot on Cosby Highway after police said the driver was speeding. Police said the 17 year old driver did not stop and accelerated away. Police chased the vehicle onto Interstate 40 and then onto Highway 73 at speeds reportedly exceeding 100 mph. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the vehicle lost control near Wright Road, slid off the roadway, and struck a tree, splitting in two. James Waylon Gossett, who was a passenger in the vehicle, died from his injuries. The driver was airlifted with critical injuries and charges are pending. Friends and family said Gossett was active in his church community and volunteered with the Centerview Volunteer Fire Department. He was scheduled to graduate days later.

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/05/12/both-families-are-broken-after-teen-killed-cocke-county-police-chase-crash/
https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/05/11/teen-driver-running-newport-police-crashes-car-killing-passenger-thp/
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/hamblen-jefferson-cocke-greene/teen-driver-fleeing-newport-police-hits-tree-killing-19-year-old-passenger/51-eee5a111-3403-4e84-af3e-0860b9a05519

On 05/11/2026, officers with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Department responded to the Victory Station area in downtown Dallas after reports of a disturbance involving several juveniles. Police said a 17 year old identified only as K.B. assaulted a DART officer during the encounter.

According to investigators, officers attempted to restrain K.B. and a physical altercation followed near Victory Park Lane and Houston Street. Police stated that during the struggle K.B. gained control of a Taser and used it against an officer. An officer then opened fire, striking K.B. Authorities transported him to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The Texas Rangers opened an investigation into the shooting. DART officials stated that at least one officer received medical treatment following the altercation.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/dart-police-involved-weekend-shooting-victory-station
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/dart-police-shooting-victory-park-station-officer-dallas-texas/287-ca04d67b-df81-4892-9ead-da13667e62af

https://www.kwqc.com/2026/05/11/mother-mourns-toddler-killed-mothers-day
https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/05/11/3-year-old-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-during-depue-domestic-disturbance/
https://www.wsfa.com/2026/05/12/3-year-old-boy-dead-after-hostage-situation-ends-officer-involved-shooting-police-say/
https://www.wifr.com/2026/05/12/child-dead-after-hostage-situation-ends-officer-involved-shooting-troopers-say

On 05/11/2026, Salina police attempted to stop Brandon Michael Sears during a traffic stop connected to a prior law enforcement interaction. Police said Sears exited his vehicle holding a firearm before getting back inside and continuing to drive away. Officers escalated a vehicle chase through Salina. During the pursuit, police said Sears attempted to strike a Saline County deputy with his vehicle. Officers deployed stop sticks at two locations before the chase ended in the 1200 block of Pacific Avenue. Police said Sears exited the vehicle wearing body armor and opened fire on officers. Officers returned fire and killed Sears. Witnesses reported hearing multiple rounds fired during the exchange. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.

https://www.kake.com/home/officers-fatally-shoot-suspect-following-vehicle-chase-in-salina-police-say/article_74dcad2d-08df-4cb3-bd32-c87eae093cfa.html
https://www.kwch.com/2026/05/11/khp-assists-with-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-salina/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/05/12/witnesses-describe-chaos-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-salina/

On 05/11/2026, Greenville Police Department officers responded to Gravel Hill Road in Greenville, Alabama, shortly after 9 p.m. During the encounter, officers found 33-year-old Gray McNeil Vinson holding a handgun.
According to Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, officers ordered Vinson to drop the gun. Police said Vinson instead raised the handgun toward officers. Officers opened fire, striking and killing him.
The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting. No officers were reported injured.

https://www.greenvilleadvocate.com/news/sbi-continues-investigation-into-greenville-officer-involved-shooting-bede9fd2
https://www.waka.com/2026/05/12/officer-involved-shooting-in-greenville-under-investigation/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da0R8BT0LcU

On 05/11/2026, Bucyrus Police Department officers responded to Bucyrus Plaza Apartments and the 900 block of East Warren Street after reports that Paul Desmarais was threatening residents, damaging property, and acting erratically. Police said officers encountered Desmarais wearing body armor and carrying a firearm inside the apartment complex area. Authorities evacuated nearby residents and closed surrounding streets as the situation escalated into an hours-long armed barricade standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies, tactical teams, and bomb technicians.
Police said Desmarais refused to surrender during negotiations that lasted roughly 13 to 14 hours overnight. Officers deployed chemical agents into the residence and repeatedly attempted to force him out. Authorities stated Desmarais wore a gas mask during the standoff, which police said reduced the effectiveness of the gas deployment. Neighbors reported hearing repeated explosions and described police tearing into portions of the apartment structure during breaching operations. Tactical vehicles and armored equipment were brought to the area as officers attempted to gain access to the apartment.
Police later claimed Desmarais fired shots during the confrontation and threatened officers with explosive devices. Authorities said investigators recovered suspected explosive materials and components for additional devices from inside the residence after the shooting. During the final confrontation, officers opened fire and killed Desmarais. Schools in the area were temporarily closed during the operation because of the ongoing armed standoff and explosive concerns. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was assigned to investigate the shooting.

https://wmfd.com/article/bucyrus-man-fatally-shot-by-police-after-multiple-attempts-of-a-peaceful-surrender/22258
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/bucyrus/man-shot-killed-by-police-in-bucyrus-after-hours-long-standoff/
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/bucyrus-police-shooting-investigation/530-1d5c95db-84c4-4a4f-bf1f-7fd86c7fd85f
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/bucyrus-ohio-schools-closed-amid-police-standoff-armed-barricaded-suspect-nearby-900-east-warren-street-facebook
https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/05/11/bucyrus-man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-following-armed-standoff/

On 05/11/2026, Mariposa County deputies searched for Keith Capron after authorities accused him of shooting another person twice in the head during an attempted homicide in the Coulterville area. Deputies said Capron fled the area in a stolen vehicle and abandoned it near Schilling Road. Law enforcement later located Capron during the search operation. Police said Capron shot himself before deputies could take him into custody. Authorities reported that the shooting victim survived and was transported for medical treatment.

https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/crime/article315715080.html
https://www.facebook.com/d2mariposa/posts/pfbid0Cg73HiJ4qNcdy9XY5abe5KJTCvnEQrvcvY8JDhMWibjRPNfEDUe46eLNngFh8Z3ql
https://abc30.com/post/mariposa-county-deputies-searching-attempted-homicide-suspect/19081245/
https://kmph.com/news/local/man-wanted-coulterville-attempted-murder-police-say-he-fled-stolen-2008-toyota-yaris-keith-capron-schilling-road-california-license-plate-8pws917

On 05/11/2026, Mundelein police responded to the 1100 block of Ashbrook Drive for a welfare check involving Mary Alice Love. Police said officers encountered Love outside the residence holding two large knives. Officers gave commands for her to drop the knives during the confrontation. Police opened fire, killing Love. She was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. The Lake County Major Crime Task Force and Illinois State Police were assigned to investigate the shooting.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/mundelein-shooting-woman-shot-killed-police-1100-block-ashbrook-drive-officials-say/19085982/
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/05/12/coroner-releases-identity-of-woman-fatally-shot-by-police-while-armed-with-2-large-knives-in-mundelein/
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260512/news/woman-shot-killed-by-mundelein-police-after-confrontation/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mundelein-police-shooting-ashbrook-drive/

On 05/12/2026, deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jacob Johnson and placed him in the back of a patrol vehicle outside the Hancock County Justice Center in Sneedville. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Johnson had a handgun concealed on his person when he was taken into custody.

Authorities said Johnson shot himself while seated in the rear of the patrol vehicle. Deputies and emergency personnel transported him to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into the death at the request of the local district attorney. Officials did not immediately explain how Johnson retained possession of the firearm after his arrest.

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tbi-man-dies-after-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-in-back-of-hancock-county-patrol-vehicle/
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/claiborne-hancock-grainger-union/self-inflicted-shooting-death-hancock-county-patrol-vehicle/51-a4a5f7ef-6081-429b-954f-d8f976edd4a3/

On 05/10/2026, a Hartsville police officer driving along the 1600 block of East Bobo Newsome Highway crashed into the rear of a disabled camper parked in the roadway in Darlington County. Barbara Anne Purdy was reportedly standing in the back section of the camper when the police vehicle struck it.
The impact caused the camper to catch fire. Purdy died from injuries sustained in the crash and fire. Another person was reportedly injured and transported for medical treatment. Authorities have not publicly released details regarding the speed of the police vehicle, visibility conditions, or why the disabled camper remained in the roadway before the collision.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Darlington County Coroner’s Office are investigating the crash. No information had been publicly released regarding possible charges or disciplinary findings involving the officer as of initial reporting.

https://www.wbtw.com/news/pee-dee/darlington-county/person-killed-after-car-hits-disabled-rv-in-darlington-county/
https://www.facebook.com/thenews.andpress/posts/sunday-crash-claims-lifeof-hartsville-womana-sunday-afternoon-traffic-collision-/1682957586276503/
https://abcnews4.com/news/state/one-dead-one-injured-in-darlington-county-crash-on-east-bobo-newsom-highway-schp-says
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/05/11/coroner-identifies-hartsville-woman-dead-after-darlington-county-crash/

On 05/10/2026, Detroit police attempted to stop a man driving on the west side of Detroit. Police escalated a chase after the driver refused to stop. Officers said the vehicle crashed near Joy Road and the Southfield Freeway. The man then ran from the vehicle and police chased him on foot. During the pursuit, the man died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Detroit police are investigating the incident.

https://themetrodetroitnews.com/man-fatally-shoots-himself-while-running-from-detroit-police-on-foot-after-crash/

On 05/10/2026, Oshkosh police responded to Fleet Farm after reports that a man had stolen a handgun from the store. Officers confronted the man outside the business. Police said the man did not comply with commands and continued walking toward an officer while retrieving a firearm from his waistband. An Oshkosh police officer opened fire, striking and killing him. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation. Authorities have not publicly released the man’s identity or the officer’s name.

https://fox11online.com/news/local/fox-cities/large-police-presence-outside-oshkosh-retailer
https://fox11online.com/news/crime/gallery/dispatch-audio-details-oshkosh-police-shooting-that-killed-man-identities-not-released

https://patch.com/new-york/islip/s/kaoxy/man-armed-with-knife-shot-killed-by-southampton-police-officers-pd
https://abc7ny.com/post/police-fatally-shoot-man-long-island-accused-stabbing-disabled-mother-mothers-day/19081044/
https://riverheadlocal.com/2026/05/11/police-officers-fatally-shot-man-during-alleged-knife-attack-on-mother-in-northampton-home/
https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-office-special-investigation-opens-investigation-15

https://abcnews4.com/news/state/2026-05-10-officer-involved-shooting-at-5024-two-notch-road-club-relapse-under-investigation-sheriff-says-columbia-crime
https://www.abccolumbia.com/2026/05/10/sheriff-lott-to-provide-updates-on-officer-involved-shooting-at-club-relapse/
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315711346.html
https://wach.com/news/local/questions-remain-after-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-outside-columbia-area-nightclub