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On 04/24/2026, deputies with the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office went to a residence in the 400 block of 6th Street NW in Pine Island to execute arrest and search warrants connected to a juvenile sexual assault investigation. Deputies made contact with William Wayne Prigge outside the residence, but police said he retreated back inside the home. Deputies secured the area and attempted to continue the warrant service. A short time later, deputies heard a single gunshot from inside the residence. Officers entered the home and found Prigge dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers discharged their weapons.

Authorities said the warrants included allegations of first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a juvenile. Investigators previously executed a search warrant at the residence on 04/17/2026 as part of the investigation.

An autopsy by the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a suicide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1474857804672409&set=a.220681550090047
https://krocnews.com/pine-island-warrant-service-death/
https://hoodline.com/2026/04/pine-island-suspect-dies-by-suicide-as-deputies-serve-sex-assault-warrant/
https://mackenfuneralhome.com/memorial-services/william-w-prigge/

On 04/26/2026, deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle in Pickens County. Police said the driver did not stop and deputies escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed near South Carolina Highway 11 and Pumpkintown Highway. The driver, Buck Bowman, died from injuries sustained in the crash. The Pickens County Coroner’s Office responded to the crash and confirmed the death. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/04/26/coroner-upstate-man-dies-after-police-chase-ends-crash/
https://www.wyff4.com/article/pickens-county-deadly-crash-after-chase/64630281
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/coroner-driver-killed-after-police-chase-in-pickens-county/

On 04/26/2026, officers attempted to stop a vehicle in Kent after identifying the driver as believed to be impaired. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle. During the pursuit, the driver lost control and crashed into a utility pole. The vehicle caught fire following the crash. The driver died at the scene.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/pursuit-of-suspected-impaired-driver-ends-in-fatal-crash-in-kent/281-4b3d0935-fe4d-4b77-aad7-d2bb46e2e135

On 04/26/2026, deputies responded to a report of a disturbance in the Frenchtown area of Ouachita Parish. During the response, a confrontation occurred between deputies and a man. Deputies opened fire, striking the man. He died at the scene. Authorities reported the man had a weapon, though details about the encounter and sequence of events have not been fully released. The shooting remains under investigation.

https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2026/04/26/man-dead-in-frenchtown-officer-involved-shooting/89811322007/

On 04/26/2026, the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Special Response Unit went to a property in the 7700 block of Kendall Road in Maple Falls to arrest two people connected to a shooting in Ferndale that left a 34 year old man critically injured. During the operation, the situation escalated and deputies opened fire, killing 36 year old Luis E. Fernandez. Police said a second person, Kayla C. James, was taken into custody and booked on charges including attempted homicide, robbery, and residential burglary, along with outstanding warrants. The shooting is being investigated by the Law Enforcement Multi Agency Response Team with the Bellingham Police Department serving as the lead investigative agency.

https://komonews.com/news/local/suspect-killed-second-arrested-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-whatcom-county-sheriffs-office-lummi-nation-police-department-april-25-7700-block-kendall-road-lemart
https://whatcom-news.com/bellingham-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-maple-falls_235780/
https://kpug1170.com/news/297792-bellingham-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-maple-falls/

A Rocky Mount police officer responded to a vehicle crash at the Texas Roadhouse parking lot on Gateway Boulevard around 12:20 p.m. and identified the driver as Michael Williams, 39, who police said had outstanding felony warrants. About 10 minutes later, the officer encountered Williams in the DoubleTree hotel parking lot. Police said Williams argued with the officer and did not comply with commands. Williams started his vehicle and attempted to leave the lot. The officer used a patrol vehicle to block the exit, but Williams struck the patrol vehicle twice before driving away. Police escalated a chase through commercial and residential areas at speeds reaching about 75 mph before Williams crashed in the 100 block of Jones Road and fled on foot. Police said Williams struggled with the officer near the State Employees Credit Union on Sunset Avenue. During the confrontation, the officer opened fire, striking and killing Williams. The officer was treated for injuries and released. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.

https://www.witn.com/2026/04/26/investigation-underway-following-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.witn.com/2026/04/26/investigation-underway-following-officer-involved-shooting/?outputType=amp

Kansas City police responded around 7:50 p.m. to a domestic disturbance call involving a weapon in the 5700 block of St. John Avenue. Officers were told a potentially armed man was inside a vehicle outside a residence. When officers approached the vehicle, Alejandro Landen-Ramirez, 35, fled toward the front porch of a nearby home. Police said he opened fire on officers from the porch. Officers opened fire, striking and killing him. A handgun was recovered. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation.

https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/kansas-city-missouri-police-involved-in-shooting-sunday-night-in-northeast-kc
https://www.kctv5.com/2026/04/27/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-kansas-city/

On 04/25/2026, an Illinois State Police trooper driving a patrol vehicle struck and killed Charles Henderson-Benson near S 6th Street and Linton Street in Springfield. Police said Henderson-Benson was in the roadway when the patrol vehicle hit him shortly before midnight. Reporting stated he may have been bent down in the roadway at the time of the collision. He was pronounced dead after the crash. The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office are investigating the incident.

https://muddyrivernews.com/communities/illinois/illinois-state-police-trooper-hits-and-kills-pedestrian-in-springfield/20260426071827/
https://www.wandtv.com/news/isp-45-year-old-man-dead-after-trooper-involved-crash-in-springfield/article_7dfc1d3d-b6a4-46db-8c2a-8cbd9817b5be.html
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2026/04/27/coroner-identifies-springfield-man-hit-killed-by-isp-trooper-as-charles-henderson/89823602007/
https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-autopsy-conducted-on-man-who-died-after-being-hit-by-isp-squad-car/

On 04/25/2026, an Atlanta Police Department officer attempted a traffic stop on a white Infiniti Q50 in the 800 block of Boulevard SE in Atlanta. Police activated emergency equipment and chased the vehicle as it continued driving north at a high rate of speed. During the pursuit, the driver lost control while traveling over a raised pedestrian crossing, left the roadway, and crashed into a utility pole. The vehicle caught fire after the impact. Timothy Favors, 19, a passenger in the vehicle, was removed from the car and later died at a hospital. The driver, Vincent Steele, was ejected and survived with serious injuries. Authorities said the vehicle was suspected to be involved in vehicle break-ins.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/car-crash-knocks-out-power-along-southeast-atlanta-road/5HKL5XGCCRFGHFSQCHAKFKFUTA/

On 04/25/2026, a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on U.S. Highway 51 north of County Road A in Lincoln County. The driver did not stop. Police attempted the stop and the driver fled. During the incident, the driver sustained a self-inflicted fatal injury while alone in the vehicle. Deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Tomahawk Police Department responded. Authorities have not released the identity of the individual. The investigation is ongoing.

https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/04/25/police-driver-dies-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-on-hwy-51/

On 04/25/2026, Denver police served a warrant at the Parliament Apartments at 4363 South Quebec Street. During the encounter, police said Jordan Miller fired shots toward officers. Officers opened fire and critically injured Miller. He was transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. The Denver Police Department and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation responded to investigate the shooting.

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/denver-police-suspect-injured-allegedly-shot-at-officers/
https://kdvr.com/news/local/denver-police-shoot-allegedly-armed-man-at-apartment-complex-near-denver-tech-center/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/south-quebec-officer-involved-shooting/73-81e141e0-70e2-4d89-9874-aa7b9a7294b4

On 05/02/2026, Houston police responded to a shooting at a Sam’s Club located at 13600 East Freeway. Police said a man dressed as a security guard shot two workers inside the store before officers arrived. Officers later confronted the man outside the business and opened fire, killing him. Two workers were transported to hospitals with injuries. Authorities had not publicly released the identity of the man killed. The Houston Police Department Special Investigations Unit and Internal Affairs Division responded to investigate the shooting.

https://abc13.com/post/officers-kill-suspect-dressed-security-guard-shot-workers-sams-club-hpd/18971287/
https://cityofhouston.news/investigation-into-fatal-shooting-incident-at-13600-east-freeway/

On 04/24/2026, a trooper with the Wisconsin State Patrol initiated a traffic stop for an equipment violation on U.S. Highway 51 north of County Road A near Tomahawk. Police said the driver, later identified as 36 year old Wade B. Johnson of Minocqua, initially stopped but then drove away as the trooper approached the vehicle. Authorities said Johnson traveled about a quarter mile before his vehicle entered a ditch and came to a stop. During the incident, Johnson suffered an apparent self inflicted fatal injury and died before deputies reached the vehicle. Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Tomahawk Police Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol responded to the incident.

https://www.wsaw.com/2026/04/25/1-dead-after-driving-away-traffic-stop-lincoln-county/
https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/04/28/minocqua-man-identified-as-driver-who-died-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-near-tomahawk/
https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/04/25/police-driver-dies-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-on-hwy-51/
https://merrillfotonews.com/stories/driver-dies-after-fleeing-state-patrol-traffic-stop-on-hwy-51%2C333104

On 04/24/2026, Plymouth Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call around 9:30 a.m. A man left the scene in a blue Volvo before officers arrived. Police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through Plymouth roadways.
During the pursuit, the driver continued driving and entered the area of Plimoth Patuxet Highway and State Road. The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the Volvo was pronounced dead at the scene. The bystander driver of the other vehicle that was hit also died later. The crash involved a second vehicle, and police are investigating the incident.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/plymouth-domestic-vioelence-suspect-killed-crash-after-police-chase/DCMAWZIIPVGYLFPH4RAF4CUIFQ/

On 04/24/2026, officers with the Waco Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle that police said was involved in criminal activity. Police said the driver did not stop and officers chased the vehicle through Waco. During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle allegedly ran a red light at Bosque Boulevard and North Valley Mills Drive and crashed into a Lyft vehicle. The Lyft driver and a female passenger riding in the Lyft were killed in the collision. The fleeing driver was hospitalized and later arrested.

https://www.kwtx.com/2026/04/25/lyft-driver-passenger-killed-crash-by-vehicle-running-red-light-trying-escape-police/
https://www.kwtx.com/2026/04/28/family-identifies-woman-killed-waco-crash-caused-by-driver-fleeing-police/
https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/2-killed-waco-crash-police-chase/500-9c67a0b8-7f6e-4d72-8e4c-c45bdfd9d35

On 04/24/2026, officers with the Waco Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle that police said was involved in criminal activity. Police said the driver did not stop and officers chased the vehicle through Waco. During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle allegedly ran a red light at Bosque Boulevard and North Valley Mills Drive and crashed into a Lyft vehicle. The Lyft driver and a female passenger riding in the Lyft were killed in the collision. The fleeing driver was hospitalized and later arrested.

https://www.kwtx.com/2026/04/25/lyft-driver-passenger-killed-crash-by-vehicle-running-red-light-trying-escape-police/
https://www.kwtx.com/2026/04/28/family-identifies-woman-killed-waco-crash-caused-by-driver-fleeing-police/
https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/2-killed-waco-crash-police-chase/500-9c67a0b8-7f6e-4d72-8e4c-c45bdfd9d35

On 04/24/2026, Plymouth Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call around 9:30 a.m. A man left the scene in a blue Volvo before officers arrived. Police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through Plymouth roadways. During the pursuit, the driver continued driving and entered the area of Plimoth Patuxet Highway and State Road. The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the Volvo was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash involved a second vehicle, and police are investigating the incident.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/plymouth-domestic-vioelence-suspect-killed-crash-after-police-chase/DCMAWZIIPVGYLFPH4RAF4CUIFQ/

On 04/24/2026, Metro Narcotics agents with the Las Cruces Police Department were conducting surveillance during a narcotics investigation near the 2300 block of East Lohman Avenue. Police said agents attempted to contact David Gallegos Jr. near a McDonald’s parking lot when gunfire erupted during the encounter. Officers opened fire, striking and killing Gallegos. Police said a firearm was recovered from his possession. The Officer-Involved Incident Task Force, including New Mexico State Police, the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office, Las Cruces police, and New Mexico State University police, is investigating the shooting.

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/las-cruces-police-identify-man-who-died-in-officer-involved-shooting
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-during-narcotics-operation-in-las-cruces
https://lascruces.gov/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-2/
https://kvia.com/news/top-stories/2026/04/24/man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-las-cruces-2/

On 04/24/2026, Dodge City Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle, and the pursuit continued until it left the roadway and ended in a field near US-50 and 105 Road. After the vehicle stopped, the man exited or remained at the scene with a gun. Under unclear circumstances following the pursuit, he shot himself. He died from the self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.kwch.com/2026/04/24/man-dies-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-after-police-chase-dodge-city/

On 04/24/2026, police located a man on Glenmore Avenue who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault involving a firearm days earlier. Police approached the vehicle and issued commands. The man exited the vehicle and ran into a nearby residence. Police escalated the situation and called SWAT, citing a reported history of violence. During the standoff, officers heard a gunshot from inside the residence. Police entered and found the man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://local12.com/news/local/wanted-man-dead-after-swat-situation-in-cheviot-glenmore-avenue-pennys-salon-police-cincinnati-crime-news-local-12-wkrc

A New Mexico State Police officer attempted a traffic stop on a gray 2004 Dodge pickup truck on Manzano Road around 8:30 p.m. Police said the truck did not immediately stop and continued driving before stopping at 4 Sierra Vista Drive in the Meadow Lake area of Los Lunas. Jesus Munoz Duran, 53, exited the truck and stood beside the driver’s side door while the officer ordered him to show his hands. Police said Duran displayed a handgun and opened fire on the officer. The officer opened fire, striking and killing Duran. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is conducting the investigation.

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-state-police-shooting-los-lunas/71125262
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/suspect-dead-after-police-shooting-in-los-lunas/
https://www.facebook.com/NMStatePolice/posts/pfbid0ahCVfSsgMboH98P6oeHeK7nqWgCdwFLgdSQgkT2E9yP61WYDjGuStAF6fbMM7Kmxl

On 04/24/2026, Ogle County sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle after identifying occupants they said were wanted in connection with multiple burglaries and outstanding warrants. Police chased the vehicle from Oregon toward Rochelle on Illinois Route 38. Deputies deployed tire deflation devices multiple times while the driver continued driving through fields and across a waterway to avoid them. Police said the vehicle entered a ditch west of Rochelle and overturned multiple times, ejecting 25-year-old Cheyenne M. Gartman of Dixon. Gartman was taken to Rochelle Community Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Two passengers, a 34-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, were airlifted to a hospital with injuries. Multiple agencies participated in the pursuit and response.

https://www.wifr.com/2026/04/29/dixon-woman-dies-after-chase-ends-crash-il-38-ogle-county/
https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/29/dixon-woman-killed-in-high-speed-vehicle-chase-across-ogle-county/
https://superhits935.com/dixon-woman-identified-as-driver-killed-in-crash-near-rochelle/

On 04/23/2026, an Adairsville Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding at a MAPCO gas station on Joe Frank Harris Parkway NW. During the stop, Saeed Ahmed Reed exited the vehicle, re-entered it, and drove across the parking lot before stopping again. Reed exited the vehicle a second time and began walking away. The officer deployed a Taser, which was not effective. Reed then pulled a handgun from his waistband and fired at the officer, striking him in the chest. The officer, who was wearing a ballistic vest, opened fire, striking Reed multiple times. Reed was transported to a hospital where he died.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/04/23/adairsville-police-officer-shot-chest-kills-suspect-who-fired-him-department-says/
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-23/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-adairsville
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/adairsville-officer-survives-shooting-suspect-killed-adairsville

On 04/23/2026, deputies with the Wake County Sheriff’s Office and Harnett County Sheriff’s Office responded to The Domain apartments on Wallingford Road to serve an arrest warrant. A SWAT team assembled outside the residence. While deputies attempted to serve the warrant, they heard gunshots from inside the apartment. Deputies entered the residence and found the individual dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers discharged their weapons.

https://www.wral.com/news/local/wallingford-road-police-swat-april-2026/

On 04/23/2026, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on Ohio 133 in Blanchester. The driver did not stop. Police chased the motorcycle. During the pursuit, James Gleason attempted to pass a pickup truck in a no-passing zone as the truck turned left onto Northview Road. The motorcycle struck the driver’s side door of the truck, left the roadway, and hit a road sign. Gleason was ejected and died following the crash. The driver of the pickup truck was treated for minor injuries.

https://www.fox19.com/2026/04/24/motorcyclist-crashes-dies-after-fleeing-traffic-stop/

On 04/23/2026, U.S. Marshals Service deputies attempted to arrest Joseph McDowell at a residence at 309 West Pine Street in Deming on an extradition warrant. Deputies breached the door and encountered McDowell holding a rifle in a firing position. At least one deputy opened fire. McDowell retreated inside the home, and officers established a perimeter and attempted to get him to surrender. After no response, officers deployed a drone and robot into the residence and found McDowell dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/2-fugitives-wanted-for-child-sex-crimes-found-dead-after-police-standoff/

On 04/23/2026, U.S. Marshals Service deputies attempted to arrest Cassondra Sauber at a residence at 309 West Pine Street in Deming on an extradition warrant. Deputies made entry and later established a perimeter after an initial encounter with Joseph McDowell inside the home. Officers attempted to get both individuals to surrender. After no response, officers deployed a drone and robot into the residence and found Sauber dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/2-fugitives-wanted-for-child-sex-crimes-found-dead-after-police-standoff/

On 04/23/2026, Savannah Police Department officers attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Trailblazer shortly before 10:00 p.m. for an undisclosed traffic violation. The driver refused to stop. Police chased the vehicle westbound through city streets. During the pursuit, the driver ran a red light at the intersection of Capital Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and crashed into a Nissan Juke. The impact struck the Nissan on the driver’s side and ejected both occupants. Both occupants were pronounced dead. Officers detained the driver of the Trailblazer and two passengers. Authorities stated one passenger had outstanding felony warrants. The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/chatham-county-police-chase-deadly-crash/71118751

On 04/23/2026, Savannah Police Department officers attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Trailblazer shortly before 10:00 p.m. for an undisclosed traffic violation. The driver refused to stop. Police chased the vehicle westbound through city streets. During the pursuit, the driver ran a red light at the intersection of Capital Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and crashed into a Nissan Juke. The impact struck the Nissan on the driver’s side and ejected both occupants. Both occupants were pronounced dead. Officers detained the driver of the Trailblazer and two passengers. Authorities stated one passenger had outstanding felony warrants. The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/chatham-county-police-chase-deadly-crash/71118751

On 04/24/2026, deputies with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Trailblazer in Savannah. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle west on Capital Street. During the pursuit, the driver ran a red light at Pennsylvania Avenue and struck a Nissan Juke. The impact ejected both occupants of the Nissan. Habibullah Azizi, who was driving for Lyft, and his passenger were killed. Authorities took the driver and two passengers from the Trailblazer into custody, and charges were filed.

https://www.wtoc.com/2026/04/24/lyft-driver-passenger-killed-crash-during-chatham-county-chase/
https://www.wtoc.com/2026/04/24/2-dead-after-pursuit-ends-crash-savannah-intersection/

On 04/22/2026, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted a traffic stop on U.S. 40 in Clayton after identifying a vehicle connected to an armed robbery at a Chase Bank in Plainfield the previous day. Dustin R. Horwoth did not comply with the stop and fled. Police chased the vehicle. Horwoth then exited the vehicle and ran on foot while carrying a firearm. Deputies pursued him on foot. During the encounter, deputies opened fire, striking him. Horwoth was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries. Reporting states he was armed during the pursuit.

https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/police-shooting-under-investigation-in-hendricks-county/
https://fox59.com/news/indynews/police-officers-reportedly-involved-in-shooting-in-hendricks-county/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-hendricks-county-belleville-plainfield-bank-robbery-suspect/531-6cea36b6-c501-4981-aa57-547b16fa7c40

On 04/22/2026, Woodstock Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 575 near Highway 92. The driver refused to exit the vehicle and drove away. Police chased the vehicle along Interstate 575 to the Towne Lake Parkway exit ramp. During the pursuit, an officer used a patrol vehicle to stop the SUV. After the vehicle was stopped, the driver fired at officers. An officer opened fire, striking him. Jeffrey Parker died from his injuries. One officer was injured during the exchange. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/shooting-involving-police-i-575-in-woodstock-shuts-down-interstate-for-hours/85-7b07f4fe-165e-4f78-92b7-4b7888ced754
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/04/23/shooting-involving-officer-reported-woodstock/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/shooting-shuts-down-i575-exit-ramp-woodstock
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cherokee-county/man-killed-after-shooting-police-i-575-ramp-identified/

On 04/22/2026, Johnstown Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle at Mason Street and North Market Street for traffic violations. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets. During the pursuit, the driver struck a utility pole and continued driving. The vehicle entered the opposite lane on State Route 30A and collided head-on with a tractor-trailer. The vehicle caught fire after the crash. Lexi T. Bohringer, the sole occupant, was pronounced dead. The tractor-trailer driver was not injured.

https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/police-chase-ends-in-deadly-johnstown-crash-state-route-30a-glebe-street-south-melcher-wrgb
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/update-on-police-chase-fatal-crash-on-route-30a-in-johnstown/
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2026/04/22/1-person-dead-in-police-chase-in-johnstown--state-police-say

On 04/22/2026, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about teens drinking at a gravel pit on County Road 36. Deputies arrived and observed a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Deputies activated emergency lights to initiate a stop. The driver accelerated away after deputies activated their lights. Deputies reported they did not pursue and lost sight of the vehicle shortly after. Deputies later located the vehicle after it crashed on County Road 36. Braden Canterberry died from injuries sustained in the crash. Reporting states the vehicle fled immediately after deputies activated emergency lights.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/mom-loses-both-her-young-sons-in-horrific-car-crash-after-cops-saw-them-speeding/ar-AA21zMjw
https://people.com/mother-remembers-her-2-sons-who-died-in-car-crash-as-my-reason-for-everything-11957629

On 04/22/2026, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about teens drinking at a gravel pit on County Road 36. Deputies arrived and observed a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Deputies activated emergency lights to initiate a stop. The driver accelerated away after deputies activated their lights. Deputies reported they did not pursue and lost sight of the vehicle shortly after. Deputies later located the vehicle after it crashed on County Road 36. Braxton Canterberry died from injuries sustained in the crash as a passenger. Reporting states the vehicle fled immediately after deputies activated emergency lights.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/mom-loses-both-her-young-sons-in-horrific-car-crash-after-cops-saw-them-speeding/ar-AA21zMjw
https://people.com/mother-remembers-her-2-sons-who-died-in-car-crash-as-my-reason-for-everything-11957629

On 04/22/2026, West Springfield Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on George Street at approximately 9:51 p.m. Officers encountered an adult male holding multiple kitchen knives. Officers deployed a conducted energy weapon, which was not effective. During the encounter, an officer discharged a firearm, striking the man. He was transported to Baystate Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. The Hampden District Attorney’s Office is leading the investigation into the shooting.

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/04/23/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-west-springfield/
https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/04/23/details-released-officer-involved-shooting-west-springfield/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/police-shoot-kill-man-armed-with-kitchen-knives-western-mass-da-says/GLCPAPFKQBHJRELE33XZRURMQ4/

On 04/22/2026, Somerset Police Department officers responded to a residence in downtown Somerset to serve two Pulaski County District Court arrest warrants on Matthew J. Shepherd. Officers attempted to make contact and a standoff developed. Around 1:00 a.m., during the standoff, Shepherd shot himself inside the residence. Officers then entered and found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Reporting indicates officers were attempting to serve warrants at the time of the incident. One firearm was involved.

https://www.wymt.com/2026/04/23/man-dead-after-attempt-police-serve-warrants/
https://www.somerset-kentucky.com/news/spd-standoff-ends-after-suspects-self-inflicted-gunshot-death/article_9efcd136-4396-411c-ad72-bd30aa9c0843.html

On 04/22/2026, Sherwood Police Department officers requested assistance from Arkansas State Police during a pursuit of a fleeing vehicle on Interstate 40. An Arkansas State Police trooper joined the pursuit. The driver, Marquez Smart, did not stop. A trooper deployed a tactical vehicle intervention, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and come to rest near the eastbound on-ramp at Prothro Junction. As officers approached the vehicle to take him into custody, Smart was found inside with a gunshot wound to the head while holding a pistol. He was pronounced dead. Authorities reported that no officers discharged their weapons.

https://www.kark.com/crime/asp-suspect-in-sherwood-vehicle-pursuit-died-after-shooting-himself/
https://www.ktlo.com/2026/04/23/suspect-in-sherwood-pursuit-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://arkansasradio.com/2026/04/sherwood-arkansas-pursuit-ends-in-suspect-death-ruled-suicide-by-arkansas-state-police/

On 04/22/2026, Jacksonville sheriff’s officers searched for Robert Marion Phillips as a person of interest in a shooting that left a woman dead and a man injured earlier that day. Officers tracked Phillips to the 5100 block of Julington Creek Road and blocked in his vehicle. Police maintained a standoff with Phillips for approximately two hours while attempting negotiations. Officers said Phillips later fired shots from inside the vehicle toward police. Officers returned fire, striking and killing him. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said no officers were injured. The investigation remains pending.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/04/22/jso-confirms-officer-involved-shooting-in-julington-creek/
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/22/jacksonville-sheriffs-office-investigates-7th-police-shooting-of-2026/89740298007/
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/new-details-officer-involved-shooting-julington-creek-jacksonville/77-b122acce-8b7e-4fbd-90d5-e372c341fac2

On 04/22/2026, West Springfield police responded to George Street after reports of a domestic disturbance involving Vladislav G. Verloka. Officers encountered Verloka outside the residence. Police said Verloka was holding a knife during the confrontation and ignored commands from officers. Officers opened fire, striking and killing him. Emergency personnel transported Verloka to Baystate Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said the investigation remains active. West Springfield Police Chief Patrick Major later stated that body camera footage and additional evidence were being reviewed as part of the investigation.

https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-george-street-in-west-springfield/
https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/04/24/west-springfield-police-chief-gives-update-wednesdays-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/identity-revealed-in-west-springfield-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/05/hampden-da-identifies-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting.html