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Kelly Whalen

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/04/2026

Location : Highway 312/North Crossing and Highway 12

City : Union

County : Eau Claire

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Deputy Joseph Wollum

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after crash investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/04/2026, Eau Claire County sheriff’s deputies responded to a three vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 312/North Crossing and Highway 12 in the Town of Union. Investigators said Kelly Whalen, 34, fled from the crash area on foot. Deputy Joseph Wollum left the crash location and later encountered Whalen near Lyle Lane and Chuck Lane. Police said Whalen was holding a knife during the confrontation. Deputy Wollum opened fire, striking and killing him. Authorities said a knife was recovered nearby. One person involved in the original crash suffered non life threatening injuries. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/dci-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-eau-claire-county/article_edb351ea-d00b-486d-9a9b-75d99275e91f.html
https://www.weau.com/2026/05/05/dci-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-eau-claire-county/
https://www.wqow.com/news/crime/dci-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-eau-claire-county/article_edb351ea-d00b-486d-9a9b-75d99275e91f.html

Moises Flores Andrade

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/04/2026

Location : 1275 Deep Cliff Way

City : Stockton

County : San Joaquin

State : California

Agency : Stockton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/04/2026, Stockton police responded to a disturbance call at 1275 Deep Cliff Way. During the encounter, officers opened fire and killed an adult male. Police stated a gun was recovered during the incident. Authorities reported the man killed was not holding a firearm at the time of the shooting, though police said other weapons may have been involved. The identity of the man killed had not been publicly released. Investigators with the Stockton Police Department and the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office responded to investigate the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcra.com/article/stockton-police-shooting-deep-cliff-way-ax/71205361
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/stockton-police-officer-involved-shooting-deep-cliff-way/103-3d0d2b5f-0d34-4ef6-b9fd-c4c4f6cb63cf
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/stockton-police-officer-involved-shooting-deep-cliff-way/

Brandon Laron-Dequez Kaphers

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/04/2026

Location : Rigel Rd near 204 Century 21 Dr

City : Jacksonville

County : Duval

State : Florida

Agency : Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during burglary response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/04/2026, Jacksonville sheriff’s officers responded to a reported burglary near Rigel Road and 204 Century 21 Drive. Police said a man kicked in the doors of four occupied homes, including one where children were present. Authorities said surveillance video showed the man approaching officers in a driveway while holding a handgun and pointing it at them. Four officers opened fire and killed him. Police said the man was in his 30s and had prior arrests in Florida and Texas. His identity had not been publicly released. The State Attorney’s Office is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/05/05/man-shot-killed-by-officers-following-4-home-break-ins-jso/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX8y632OoI2/

Dylan Redbow

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 05/04/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Cannon Ball

County : Sioux

State : North Dakota

Agency : Bureau of Indian Affairs Police, Sioux County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/04/2026, law enforcement officers responded to an incident in Cannon Ball, North Dakota. During the encounter, officers opened fire and killed a 27-year-old man. Authorities released limited information about the circumstances leading to the shooting. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident. The identity of the man killed had not been publicly released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/05/04/cannon-ball-man-dies-officer-involved-shooting/

Name Withheld

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/04/2026

Location : 1400 block of W Haskell Ave

City : Wichita

County : Sedgwick

State : Kansas

Agency : Wichita Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/04/2026, Wichita police and a mental health response team responded to a call involving a man in mental health crisis in the 1400 block of West Haskell Avenue. Family members reported the man was suicidal and had access to firearms. Police attempted to contact him by phone before approaching the residence. According to Wichita police, an officer heard a gunshot from inside a vehicle as the officer approached. Officers then opened fire into the vehicle. Witnesses later questioned the sequence of events and whether police fired before or after the gunshot inside the vehicle. Authorities said the 27-year-old man died from a gunshot wound. His identity had not been publicly released. The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kake.com/home/witness-questions-sequence-of-events-in-fatal-southwest-wichita-officer-involved-shooting/article_8ff01e2b-1972-49a6-9c44-47ebaa45934c.html
https://www.kake.com/home/man-in-mental-health-crisis-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-southwest-wichita-police-say/article_f63f9d7e-a892-4fa8-9eee-0522669c6f01.html
https://www.kwch.com/2026/05/05/man-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-wichita/

Elyis Kani Taylor

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/04/2026

Location : Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 11

City : Tuscaloosa

County : Tuscaloosa

State : Alabama

Agency : Tuscaloosa Police Department; Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress following police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/04/2026, Tuscaloosa police attempted a traffic stop after officers said they smelled what they believed to be illegal drugs coming from a vehicle driven by Elyis Kani Taylor, 20. Taylor did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through Tuscaloosa, onto Interstate 20 into Greene County, and back north on U.S. Highway 11 at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Tuscaloosa County sheriff’s deputies deployed spike strips near Fosters Ball Park, but the vehicle continued for several more miles before leaving the roadway and crashing into a wooded area. Officers pulled Taylor from the vehicle and transported him to a hospital, where he died. Investigators said evidence and an initial medical examination indicated Taylor suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound during the pursuit. Police recovered a loaded gun from the vehicle. A family member told investigators Taylor called during the chase. Authorities said the incident was recorded on dash and body cameras. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit and Northport Police Department Accident Reconstruction Unit are investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-driver-dies-tuscaloosa-interestate-police-chase/71215129

Kelly M. Whalen

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/04/2026

Location : 5500 block of Olson Drive

City : Eau Claire

County : Eau Claire

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/02/2026, Eau Claire County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 5500 block of Olson Drive after reports of a disturbance involving a man with a gun. Deputies located the man outside the residence. Police said the situation escalated and deputies opened fire, killing him. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting. Deputies involved in the shooting were placed on administrative assignment during the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/dci-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-eau-claire-county/article_edb351ea-d00b-486d-9a9b-75d99275e91f.html

Michael Hall

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/04/2026

Location : Yadkin River Veterans Memorial Bridge

City : Lexington

County : Davidson

State : North Carolina

Agency : North Carolina Highway Patrol, Davidson County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowned during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

North Carolina Highway Patrol said Michael Hall was driving north on the Yadkin River Veterans Memorial Bridge around 9 a.m. when he ran off the left side of the roadway, overcorrected, and crashed into a concrete barrier. The vehicle overturned onto its side. Davidson County sheriff’s officials said Hall broke a window, climbed out of the vehicle, and jumped from the bridge into the water below. Rescue crews later recovered him from the water and the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office pronounced him dead. Officials said an autopsy will determine the cause of death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.witn.com/2026/05/07/jacksonville-man-dies-after-jumping-into-water-following-crash-davidson-county-bridge/
https://www.witn.com/video/2026/05/07/1pm-authorities-say-jacksonville-man-dies-after-jumping-off-bridge-following-davidson-county-crash/

Jeffery McDonald

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/03/2026

Location : Interstate 80 near mile marker 395

City : Lincoln

County : Lancaster

State : Nebraska

Agency : Nebraska State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/03/2026, a Nebraska State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on westbound Interstate 80 in Lincoln around 7:50 p.m. Police said Jeffery McDonald, 59, refused to stop and accelerated away. Police chased the motorcycle through traffic on Interstate 80 as McDonald drove onto the shoulder and exited the interstate near mile marker 395. While taking the off-ramp, McDonald lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. Troopers arrived moments later and called for paramedics. McDonald was pronounced dead following the crash. The Nebraska State Patrol requested the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office conduct the investigation. Police said the pursuit lasted less than three minutes.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://omaha.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_eee366d8-8514-4f43-95fb-44f335aa8da5.html

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/03/2026

Location : Interstate 77 near Nations Ford Road

City : Charlotte

County : Mecklenburg

State : North Carolina

Agency : Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/03/2026, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle reported stolen near Old Pineville Road shortly after 10 p.m. Police said the driver refused to stop, after which officers deactivated their emergency equipment. An officer working an off-duty assignment later followed the vehicle from a distance and saw it crash on Interstate 77 near Nations Ford Road. Two people exited the vehicle and ran from the crash. One person was taken into custody. The second person ran across the interstate into the southbound lanes and was struck by an oncoming vehicle and killed. North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department detectives are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/stolen-car-suspect-fatally-struck-by-vehicle-on-i-77-after-fleeing-from-officers-cmpd/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/car-crash-causes-major-backup-on-i-77s-in-west-charlotte/275-3a0eabfc-0728-4307-8cb0-e122fdd6e9e5
https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/04/person-dies-after-getting-hit-i-77-following-stolen-car-crash-charlotte-police-say/

Levi Ray

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/03/2026

Location : 6000 block of East Andy Devine Avenue

City : Kingman

County : Mohave

State : Arizona

Agency : Mohave County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by deputy during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/03/2026, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 12:30 p.m. to a gas station in the 6000 block of East Andy Devine Avenue in Kingman after reports of an erratic driver who damaged a gas pump. Deputies contacted the man and told him he was under arrest. Police said the man then pulled out a weapon during the encounter. A deputy opened fire, striking and killing him. The man was pronounced dead following the shooting. Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/05/03/armed-suspect-dead-after-deputy-involved-shooting-kingman/
https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/deputy-shoots-and-kills-suspect-with-active-warrant-east-of-kingman-saturday
https://www.azfamily.com/video/2026/05/03/armed-man-shot-killed-by-deputies-kingman-gas-station/

Billy Joe Williams

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/03/2026

Location : 2200 block of East 27th Street

City : Chattanooga

County : Hamilton

State : Tennessee

Agency : Chattanooga Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/03/2026, Chattanooga Police Department officers responded just after 9:30 p.m. to a disturbance call in the 2200 block of East 27th Street. Police encountered Billy Joe Williams, 48, during the response. During the encounter, an officer opened fire, striking Williams under circumstances that have not been publicly explained. Williams was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/may/03/chattanooga-man-shot-killed-by-police-after/
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/05/04/tbi-investigating-after-chattanooga-police-fatally-shoot-man-while-responding-disturbance-call/

William F. Peake

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/03/2026

Location : Vandiver Drive near Rainwater Drive

City : Marietta

County : Cobb

State : Georgia

Agency : Cobb County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/03/2026, Cobb County Police Department officers responded around 8:30 a.m. to a welfare check at a residence on Vandiver Drive near Rainwater Drive in northeast Cobb County. Police attempted to contact a man inside the home but were unsuccessful. Officers later obtained a search warrant and reported hearing a gunshot from inside the residence shortly after 11 a.m. Cobb County SWAT officers deployed a drone and observed a man holding a firearm inside the home. Crisis negotiators attempted to communicate with him for several hours. During the standoff, police said the man opened fire on officers and officers returned fire, wounding him. Police stated communication continued until the man later died by suicide inside the residence. Officers entering the home found two deceased individuals inside. Police have not publicly identified either person or disclosed how the second person died. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the officer-involved shooting and Cobb police are conducting the death investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mdjonline.com/news/two-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-cobb/article_0eac8984-3299-4621-a522-659394b750af.html
https://eastcobbnews.com/police-2-dead-in-ne-cobb-after-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/east-cobb-swat-standoff-vandiver-drive-deaths

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/02/2026

Location : 6985 Sheridan Blvd

City : Arvada

County : Jefferson

State : Colorado

Agency : Arvada Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during barricade situation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/02/2026, Arvada Police Department officers responded to the Willow Green Townhomes at 6985 Sheridan Blvd after reports of an armed man involved in a barricade situation. Police established a perimeter around the residence and attempted negotiations for several hours. During the incident, officers encountered the man while he had a gun. Officers opened fire, striking and killing him. The 1st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/barricade-situation-northwest-denver-metro-area-fatal-shooting/

Name Withheld

Age :Juvenile

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/02/2026

Location : Virginia Parkway and Independence Parkway

City : McKinney

County : Collin

State : Texas

Agency : Collin County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/02/2026, Collin County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle after police said it nearly struck a patrol unit and was suspected of driving while intoxicated. Police chased the stolen vehicle through McKinney at high speeds. During the pursuit, the driver traveled the wrong way on the roadway before crashing near Virginia Parkway and Independence Parkway. The vehicle burst into flames after the crash. A juvenile passenger was killed. The juvenile driver escaped the burning vehicle and was transported to a hospital. McKinney Police Department is leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/article/juvenile-died-wrong-way-crash-police-pursuit-22238531.php?taid=69f6c00d563ff900012b00fb&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/juvenile-killed-stolen-car-bursts-into-flames-dwi-pursuit-mckinney/
https://www.irvingweekly.com/s/12704/Juvenile-Killed-in-Fiery-Crash-After-Police-Pursuit-in-McKinney.php

Israel Hernandez-Martinez

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/02/2026

Location : 16000 block of Arney Road Northeast

City : Woodburn

County : Marion

State : Oregon

Agency : Woodburn Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Jackson Ryan

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY:
On 05/02/2026, Woodburn Police Department Officer Jackson Ryan responded around 10:41 p.m. to a 911 call reporting an aggressive man causing a disturbance on Arney Road Northeast near Woodburn. Police contacted Israel Hernandez-Martinez, 37, in the roadway. Police said Hernandez-Martinez was holding multiple tire irons. During a confrontation, Officer Ryan opened fire, striking and killing Hernandez-Martinez. Multiple officers responded after the shooting. Salem Police Department is leading the investigation under Marion County’s deadly force protocol with assistance from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://katu.com/news/local/police-urge-public-to-avoid-arney-road-as-salem-police-lead-shooting-investigation-oregon-marion-county-woodburn-arney-road-office-involved-shooting
https://www.kptv.com/2026/05/03/man-brandishing-tire-irons-shot-killed-by-police-woodburn-during-confrontation/
https://woodburnindependent.com/2026/05/03/woodburn-pd-shooting-leaves-man-dead-on-arney-road/

Anthony Montalvo

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/02/2026

Location : 500 block of Monroe Avenue

City : Lawton

County : Comanche

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Lawton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during assault investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/02/2026, Lawton Police Department officers responded around 10:34 a.m. to the 500 block of Monroe Avenue regarding an assault investigation. Police contacted Anthony Montalvo, 33, who made verbal threats toward officers. Police attempted to negotiate with Montalvo for several hours. Around 8 p.m., Montalvo exited the residence holding two firearms. Police continued negotiations and ordered him to drop the weapons. When he did not comply, officers opened fire, striking him. Officers transported Montalvo to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kswo.com/2026/05/03/man-dies-officer-involved-shooting-lawton/
https://okcfox.com/news/local/osbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-lawton-05-03-2026
https://www.koco.com/article/anthony-montalvo-man-shot-by-lawton-police-dies/71196358

Anthony Gerard Tevis

Age :67

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/02/2026

Location : 9000 block of Whitehaven Rd

City : Hesperia

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/02/2026, San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 9000 block of Whitehaven Road in the Oak Hills area near Hesperia. During the encounter, deputies opened fire and killed 67-year-old Anthony Gerard Tevis. Authorities released limited details about what led to the shooting. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Specialized Investigations Division responded to investigate the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://nixle.us/HA8A5?_ga=2.190868266.1223486495.1777822184-500240268.1707439572
https://www.vvng.com/deputy-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-oak-hills/
https://www.sbsun.com/2026/05/03/deputy-involved-shooting-investigated-in-oak-hills/

Patricia Tapley

Age :64

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 05/01/2026

Location : GA Highway 32

City : Brunswick

County : Glynn

State : Georgia

Agency : Glynn County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/01/2026, a Glynn County Police Department officer was driving a patrol vehicle on GA Highway 32 while responding to an unrelated call with emergency lights and siren activated. During the response, the patrol vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by Patricia Tapley as she was turning at an intersection. Tapley was killed in the crash. Authorities identified her publicly after notification of family members. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the collision. No officers have been charged and the case remains pending investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/vicim-in-fatal-crash-with-police-officer-identified/article_e7c0f6d1-533a-4419-b784-24fb61b9403c.html

Ethan Roy Basche

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/01/2026

Location : 300 block of 2nd Avenue South

City : Virginia

County : St. Louis

State : Minnesota

Agency : Virginia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/01/2026, Virginia police officers responded to the 300 block of 2nd Avenue South after reports of a man wearing a ski mask and waving what appeared to be a handgun. Police said officers found the man walking on the sidewalk holding what appeared to be a handgun. Police stated the man did not comply with commands to drop the weapon and pointed it toward officers. An officer opened fire, striking him. Officers transported the man to a hospital, where he died. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting. The officer involved was placed on critical incident leave. Police said body cameras were activated during the encounter.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/05/01/breaking-investigators-responding-officer-involved-shooting-virginia/
https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/05/02/neighbors-shaken-after-virginia-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox9.com/news/bca-use-of-force-investigation-virginia-mn-may-1-2026
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/minnesota-bca-responding-to-use-of-force-incident-in-virginia/89-e245948d-486d-4b73-8657-1595070539e0

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/01/2026

Location : Green Frog Bar, WV Route 45 East

City : Martinsburg

County : Berkeley

State : West Virginia

Agency : West Virginia State Police, Berkeley County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police outside bar

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/01/2026, West Virginia State Police troopers and Berkeley County sheriff’s deputies responded to the Green Frog Bar on WV Route 45 East in Martinsburg after reports that a man threatened to “shoot up” the bar. Police said the man left the bar and entered a vehicle in the parking lot. Deputies and troopers arrived at approximately the same time and confronted him inside the vehicle. Police stated the man refused commands and had a handgun. Officers opened fire and killed him. Medical personnel responded but he was pronounced dead. Four West Virginia State Police troopers were placed on administrative leave following the shooting while the investigation continues.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wvmetronews.com/2026/05/01/man-dead-in-berkeley-county-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/state-police-officer-involved-shooting-occurs-near-martinsburg-bar/article_9e06bb42-78ad-4f46-bf24-9959c81b0862.html
https://panhandlenewsnetwork.com/2026/05/01/bcs-shares-info-on-officer-involved-shooting/

Saveion McConnell

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/01/2026

Location : Missouri Highway 131 and U.S. Highway 50

City : Johnson County

County : Johnson

State : Missouri

Agency : Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Lafayette County Sheriff's Office, Odessa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police following shooting investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/01/2026, Johnson County deputies responded around 2 a.m. to reports of a shooting near Missouri Highway 131 and U.S. Highway 50. Deputies found a 17 year old girl inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound. Police later located two men in the area and said one matched the description of the shooter. Police chased the 19 year old after he ran from officers. A Lafayette County deputy and an Odessa police officer pursued him. About one minute after officers made contact with him, the deputy opened fire and struck him. Police transported him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the shooting. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office continues investigating the shooting that injured the teenage girl.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/19-year-old-suspect-shot-killed-by-police-following-shooting-that-injured-teen
https://www.kctv5.com/2026/05/01/deputy-shoots-kills-19-year-old-suspect-after-teen-girl-found-shot-car/

Zachary Pule

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/01/2026

Location : S Locust St and W 5th St

City : Ottawa

County : Franklin

State : Kansas

Agency : Ottawa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/01/2026, Ottawa Police Department officers responded to a disturbance near S Locust Street and W 5th Street. During the encounter, a man shot and wounded an Ottawa police officer. Police established a perimeter and began a standoff that lasted several hours. During the standoff, the man fatally shot himself. The injured officer was transported to a hospital with injuries reported as non-life-threatening. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksnt.com/news/crime/ottawa-police-officer-injured-in-shooting-friday-evening/
https://www.wibw.com/2026/05/02/new-details-officer-shot-suspect-dead-after-hours-long-ottawa-standoff/

Clinton Toland

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/30/2026

Location : Adams Drive

City : Madison

County : Jefferson

State : Indiana

Agency : Madison Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/30/2026, Madison police officers responded to a domestic violence report involving an injured woman with head lacerations at a residence on Wolf Trails Drive in Madison. Police later located Clinton Toland at a home on Adams Drive. Officers entered the residence after receiving permission from the homeowner and confronted Toland inside. Police said Toland pulled out a handgun and locked himself inside a bathroom. Officers heard what they believed was a gunshot moments later. Police forced the bathroom door open and found Toland dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers fired their weapons. Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/madison-man-dies-by-apparent-suicide-during-brief-standoff-with-police/article_b6428381-4adf-45e8-9632-b9ab72fe735c.html
https://www.madisoncourier.com/news/domestic-assault-ends-in-suspects-death-by-self-inflicted-gunshot/article_c60bb6eb-70a8-54ee-aae8-cfd0deb81853.html

Desaver Hollis

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/29/2026

Location : 76th Street and Penn Avenue South

City : Richfield

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Ridgefield Police Department

Officer(s) : Not as closed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during "suspicious person" call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/29/2026, Richfield police officers responded to reports of a person entering vehicles in the 7500 block of Morgan Avenue South. Officers located Desaver Hollis nearby and chased him on foot after he ran. Police said Hollis fired a handgun during the pursuit, striking an officer in the hand. Officers returned fire and killed him. The injured officer was transported to a hospital and later released. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/police-kill-car-prowler-in-richfield-officer-shot-in-hand-during-reported-gunfight
https://www.facebook.com/RichfieldPD/posts/pfbid0Er8GeGXWhbh3Dii9SZfDEYmtzpR6GdVttFBBrTbM3giY61bMzZWHdHtBvBgQ2anEl
https://www.startribune.com/man-who-died-in-exchange-of-gunfire-with-richfield-police-identified-as-27-year-old/601832118

Joseph Adam Mendez

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/29/2026

Location : 7th Avenue and McDowell Road

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/29/2026, Phoenix Police Department officers were searching for Joseph Adam Mendez in connection with outstanding warrants. Police located Mendez in a vehicle near 700 McDowell Road and attempted to contact him. Police stated that Mendez drove away and officers escalated a pursuit before later locating the vehicle abandoned. Officers later located Mendez again and alleged that he had a gun and ran from officers on foot. The following day, officers encountered Mendez again near downtown Phoenix. Police alleged that Mendez pointed a gun at approaching officers. Officers opened fire, striking and killing him. Phoenix police later released body camera footage from the shooting. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/critical-incident-involving-phoenix-officers-near-7th-avenue-and-mcdowell-road
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-police-scene-critical-incident-near-downtown
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2026/05/14/phoenix-bodycam-video-shows-officers-killing-joseph-mendez/90082267007/
https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/video-phoenix-police-shoot-kill-armed-man-they-say-assaulted-cop-40666888/

Colton Copeland

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/29/2026

Location : St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center

City : Twin Falls

County : Twin Falls

State : Idaho

Agency : Twin Falls Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation of stabbing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/29/2026, Twin Falls police responded to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center after reports that a man stabbed another person. Police said officers located the man outside the hospital area. During the confrontation, Twin Falls police opened fire and killed him. Authorities said the stabbing victim was transported for medical treatment. Police closed nearby roads while investigators processed the area. Additional details about what led to the shooting and the condition of the stabbing victim were not immediately released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kmvt.com/2026/04/29/stabbing-suspect-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement-police-say/
https://www.facebook.com/twinfallspolice/posts/on-wednesday-april-29-2026-at-approximately-107-pm-officers-responded-to-st-luke/1417863370385694/
https://www.kmvt.com/

Chantez Loury

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/29/2026

Location : East 16th Avenue and Hamilton Avenue

City : Columbus

County : Franklin

State : Ohio

Agency : Columbus Division of Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/29/2026, Columbus police officers attempted a traffic stop near East 16th Avenue and Hamilton Avenue in the South Linden neighborhood. Police said the vehicle stopped briefly before Chantez Loury got out and ran. Officers located him nearby. Police stated Loury fired a handgun during the encounter, striking an officer in the hand. Officers returned fire and killed him. The injured officer was transported to a hospital and later released. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/29/police-officer-shot-traffic-stop-columbus-ohio/89864857007/
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/large-police-presence-in-north-columbus-16th-hamilton-ave
https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2026/04/30/columbus-officer-shot-linden
https://www.whio.com/news/local/suspect-dead-officer-injured-after-traffic-stop-shooting-ohio-police-say/3VOXG5CEANHTXBLMV3IGACFIIA/

Corey Perez Green

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/29/2026

Location : Noccalula Falls Campground

City : Gadsden

County : Etowah

State : Alabama

Agency : Gadsden Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Fall from height

Event : Fatal fall from height during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/29/2026, Gadsden police conducted a Street Crimes and Narcotics Unit investigation that escalated into a vehicle chase through the Alabama City area. Police deployed spike strips and pursued the vehicle to the Noccalula Falls Campground after the driver reportedly drove around a gate into the campground area. Two men exited the vehicle and ran from police. Officers took the driver into custody after a struggle. Corey Perez Green ran toward the gorge area, jumped over a fence, and fell approximately 60 feet into the gorge below. Officers and Gadsden Fire Department personnel performed life-saving measures, but Green died from his injuries. Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-police-chase-noccalula-falls/71174572
https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-gadsden-one-dead-after-fall-at-noccalula-falls-gorge-amid-police-chase-april-2026-fall-cliff-foot-chase-camp-grounds-investigation
https://www.wbrc.com/2026/04/30/1-dies-after-falling-60-feet-during-police-chase-noccalula-falls-another-arrested/

Khalil Smith

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/29/2026

Location : North 5th Street and East Centennial Parkway

City : North Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : North Las Vegas Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/29/2026, North Las Vegas police responded to a crash near North 5th Street and East Centennial Parkway. Police said an officer-involved shooting occurred after the crash. Authorities closed lanes in the area during the investigation. Police later confirmed the shooting was fatal. Additional details about the circumstances leading to the shooting and the identity of the man killed have not yet been released. The North Las Vegas Police Department is investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/police-activity-blocks-lanes-at-north-las-vegas-intersection/
https://www.facebook.com/8NewsNOW/photos/update-north-las-vegas-police-are-investigating-an-officer-involved-shooting-fol/1387697793391780/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXvn6v9jtJU/

Juan McMillian

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/29/2026

Location : Indian Head Highway near Palmer Road

City : Fort Washington

County : Prince George’s

State : Maryland

Agency : Prince George’s County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/29/2026, Prince George’s County Police Department officers responded to a reported theft in progress at a business in the 11900 block of Livingston Road involving two men. An officer encountered the men as they left the business and the driver sped out of the parking lot. Police followed the vehicle on Indian Head Highway near Palmer Road. The vehicle crashed a short time later, killing the driver, later identified as 28-year-old Juan McMillian of Washington, D.C. A passenger survived with injuries reported as non-life-threatening. Police stated the officer was driving an unmarked vehicle and did not activate emergency lights or sirens. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division declined to investigate following a preliminary review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/driver-dies-in-crash-after-reported-theft-in-fort-washington/
https://wjla.com/news/local/crash-deadly-prince-georges-county-maryland-fort-washington-palmer-road-indian-head-theft-organized-crime-crash-lights-sirens-license-plate-vehicle-retail-livingston-road
https://dailyvoice.com/md/fort-washington/shoplifting-call-in-fort-washington-turns-deadly-when-suspects-crash-after-fleeing-police/

Todd Bass

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/28/2026

Location : 3200 block of Hoffman Road SE

City : Olympia

County : Thurston

State : Washington

Agency : Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after vehicle chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/28/2026, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop Todd Bass for speeding near Olympia. Police chased Bass after he did not stop. During the pursuit, a deputy used a PIT maneuver, causing both vehicles to crash. Police said Bass ran from the crash site on foot. Deputies later found him behind a shed in the 3200 block of Hoffman Road SE. Police stated there was an exchange of gunfire before deputies opened fire and killed Bass. Another person was reportedly taken into custody following the incident. The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yelmonline.com/stories/thurston-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-fatally-shoots-suspect-following-pursuit,401281
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/one-dead-one-custody-after-officer-involved-shooting-thurston-county/2JADWHP4WBBWRE3HFEEBWHE3ZI/
https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/crime/article315578357.html
https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/crime/article315602134.html
https://thurstonchronicle.com/stories/tcso-releases-bodycam-footage-of-fatal-april-28-officer-involved-shooting,401709

Tyler Charles Harrington

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/28/2026

Location : Yelm Highway Southeast near Morse-Merryman Road Southeast

City : Olympia

County : Thurston

State : Washington

Agency : Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after vehicle chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/29/2026, Thurston County sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop Tyler Charles Harrington near Yelm Highway Southeast after reports connected him to a stolen vehicle investigation. Police said Harrington refused to stop and deputies chased the vehicle through the area. The pursuit ended near McKenna Elementary School after deputies used a PIT maneuver. Police stated Harrington got out of the vehicle holding a firearm. A deputy opened fire and killed him. Deputies deployed a K9 during the incident. Nearby schools briefly entered lockdown during the investigation. The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://komonews.com/news/local/suspect-killed-after-chase-deputy-involved-shooting-in-thurston-county-yelm-highway-southeast-pursuit-k9-unit-law-enforcement-mckenna-elementary-school-lockdown-investigation
https://www.chronline.com/stories/coroner-identifies-man-killed-by-thurston-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-on-tuesday,401483

Nathan Dean lee

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/28/2026

Location : Interstate 80 near mile marker 305

City : Alda

County : Hall

State : Nebraska

Agency : Nebraska State Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/28/2026, a Nebraska State Patrol trooper stopped to assist the driver of a westbound GMC Sierra after the truck suffered a tire failure and slid to a stop near mile marker 310 on Interstate 80. During the interaction, the trooper began a suspected impaired driving investigation and asked the driver to exit the vehicle. Police said the man ran back to the truck and drove away westbound on I-80. Troopers escalated a pursuit and attempted a tactical vehicle intervention, but the maneuver was unsuccessful and the driver continued fleeing. The truck exited Interstate 80 near mile marker 305 and traveled north toward Alda before losing control and crashing. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and died from his injuries. The South Central Area Law Enforcement Services group is investigating the crash with assistance from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and Grand Island Police Department.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/29/man-dies-after-i-80-pursuit-crash-hall-county/
https://www.ksnblocal4.com/video/2026/04/29/man-dies-after-i-80-pursuit-crash-hall-county/

George DeLaRosa

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/28/2026

Location : Linwood Drive and East Airline Road

City : Victoria

County : Victoria

State : Texas

Agency : Victoria Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during fugitive apprehension

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/28/2026, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force and Victoria police attempted to arrest George DeLaRosa near Linwood Drive and East Airline Road. Police said DeLaRosa was wanted on multiple felony warrants. During the operation, police said DeLaRosa produced a gun and officers opened fire, killing him. Authorities said he was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police closed nearby roads while investigators processed the area. The Texas Rangers are conducting the independent investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.facebook.com/victoria.tx.police/posts/victoria-texas-on-tuesday-april-28-at-approximately-720-pm-law-enforcement-agenc/1380239327475174/
https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/04/29/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-victoria-intersection/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/27/2026

Location : 1800 block of 89th Avenue near Birch Street

City : Oakland

County : Alameda

State : California

Agency : Oakland Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Oakland police responded around 3:50 p.m. to multiple 911 calls reporting a man pointing a gun at residents and passing vehicles near the 1800 block of 89th Avenue and Birch Street. Officers confronted the man after arriving in the neighborhood. Police said the man pointed a gun toward officers during the confrontation. Several officers opened fire, striking and killing him. A firearm was recovered at the location. The man’s identity had not been publicly released. Oakland police said the shooting remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktvu.com/news/police-activity-reported-east-oakland-89th-birch
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/east-oakland-police-shooting-22229145.php

Joseph Moreno

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/27/2026

Location : Interstate 88 near Keslinger Road

City : Maple Park

County : DeKalb

State : Illinois

Agency : Warrenville Police Department, Illinois State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/27/2026, a Naperville police officer located a Honda connected to a missing person investigation involving a person reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis near Route 59 and North Aurora Road. Police said Joseph Moreno displayed a gun and drove away. Warrenville police officers located the vehicle and chased Moreno westbound on Interstate 88 as police claimed he continued displaying the gun. Illinois State Police joined the pursuit. Police deployed spike strips near Keslinger Road in DeKalb County, stopping the Honda on the interstate. Police said Moreno and a Warrenville police officer exchanged gunfire. Officers opened fire, striking Moreno. Police transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting and pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/post/joseph-moreno-killed-i88-shooting-involving-warrenville-police-department-keslinger-road-maple-park-illinois-area/18989280/
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260428/crime/driver-dead-in-i-88-police-shooting-after-chase-through-suburbs-west-into-dekalb-county/
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/driver-fatally-shot-during-police-chase-i-88-cops-say-suspect-warrenville

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/27/2026

Location : 290 block of West San Rafael Drive

City : Palm Springs

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Palm Springs Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Palm Springs police responded around 2:35 p.m. to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 290 block of West San Rafael Drive. Officers found a man with non life threatening gunshot wounds and identified a known suspect who fled into a nearby commercial building. Police surrounded the building and carried out an hours long standoff while attempting to contact the man. After obtaining a search warrant and entering the building, officers found the man dead from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. The wounded man was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office had not yet publicly released the man’s identity.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2026/04/27/shooting-suspect-found-dead-after-hourslong-standoff-in-palm-springs
https://kesq.com/news/2026/04/26/public-asked-to-stay-clear-of-palm-springs-police-scene/

Destiny M. Matran

Age :16

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/27/2026

Location : West 9th Street and Avenue G

City : Bogalusa

County : Washington Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Bogalusa Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/27/2026, officers with the Bogalusa Police Department attempted to stop a 2004 Nissan 350Z for a traffic violation in Bogalusa. Police said the driver did not stop and officers escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the vehicle left the roadway near West 9th Street and Avenue G and crashed into a utility pole. Destiny M. Matran, 16, of Bogalusa, was riding in the passenger seat and died from injuries sustained in the crash. Police said neither occupant was wearing a seat belt. The driver suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. Louisiana State Police said the investigation findings will be forwarded to the district attorney for consultation regarding possible charges.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgno.com/news/crime/car-crashes-after-fleeing-officers-in-bogalusa-16-year-old-passenger-killed/
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/washington/teen-killed-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-bogalusa/289-0f6f7e43-9c76-4d7a-8a3a-5e79b5e3f6fd

Samuel Wayne Stowe

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/27/2026

Location : I-985 and Spout Springs Road

City : Flowery Branch

County : Hall

State : Georgia

Agency : Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Flowery Branch Police Department

Officer(s) : Notc disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/27/2026, Hall County deputies and Flowery Branch police responded to a confrontation near the I-985 exit ramp at Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch. Police said a man armed with a gun barricaded himself during a standoff with officers. During the confrontation, the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers discharged their weapons. Authorities closed portions of the exit ramp area overnight while investigators processed the location.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://accesswdun.com/news/deadly-overnight-shooting-and-investigation-along-i-985-exit-ramp-in-flowery-branch