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On 04/21/2026, Cobb County Police Department officers conducted a search for Damian Strozier in connection with a reported homicide. Police located him near Interstate 75 in Cobb County.

Police stated Strozier had a gun. Officers approached and the encounter escalated. Officers opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries.

Police initiated the search as part of a homicide investigation. Authorities continued investigating both the initial homicide and the shooting involving officers.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/04/21/cobb-officer-involved-shooting-with-armed-murder-suspect-near-i-75-manhunt-underway/
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On 04/21/2026, Adair County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Kentucky State Police responded to reports of multiple shootings on Chestnut Grove Road. Authorities identified Ryan Sneed as the person responsible for multiple fatal shootings prior to police arrival.

Officers located Sneed at a residence and established a perimeter. During the standoff, police reported Sneed had a firearm and continued to pose a threat.

As officers attempted to resolve the situation, the encounter escalated. Officers opened fire and shot Sneed. He died from his injuries.

Authorities reported multiple people were killed in the earlier shootings. Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting involving officers.

https://adairvoice.com/stories/man-shot-police-in-standoff-on-chestnut-grove-road,66355
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/04/21/suspect-among-four-people-dead-after-shootings-adair-county/
https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/cirt-4-21-2026
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On 04/21/2026, Logansport Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at a residence. Police reported the man had a gun.

Officers made contact at the residence. During the encounter, police stated the man fired a gun. Officers opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries.

Authorities have not released the man’s name or additional identifying details. The Indiana State Police are assisting with the investigation.

https://www.pharostribune.com/news/article_00ebd6d8-2c40-4d64-8364-7abc82b5a9a2.html

Police responded to a report of a person with a gun at a business on Hendersonville Road. When officers arrived, James Jones fired at police through a glass door. Officers opened fire and struck him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. One officer was injured by broken glass during the exchange. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation.

https://wlos.com/news/local/shooting-suspect-dead-police-officer-injured-asheville-mall-strip-camera-footage-businesses-state-bureau-investigations-north-carolina-crime-gun-glass
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/04/22/police-suspect-killed-after-officer-involved-shooting-asheville-business/

On 04/21/2026, a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle in Crisp County after observing it strike another vehicle. The driver, Dyllyn Willoughby, did not stop. Police chased the vehicle from Crisp County into Tift County. During the pursuit, Willoughby pointed a handgun at the trooper. A trooper performed a PIT maneuver, disabling the vehicle on Interstate 75 South near Exit 59. As law enforcement attempted to take him into custody, Willoughby shot himself. He was pronounced dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities reported that no officers fired their weapons.

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https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-21/gbi-investigates-death-tifton-ga
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/gbi-investigating-mans-death-after-chase-crisp-county/93-b9237a2c-24d5-4533-8df4-49c0259c677b

On 04/21/2026, Torrance County deputies responded to a disturbance near New Mexico Highway 131 and Highway 55 in Manzano involving Edward Lopez. Deputies said Lopez fired shots at them during the encounter, prompting a shelter in place order for nearby residents. New Mexico State Police responded to assist. Authorities said Lopez continued firing during a prolonged standoff and officers returned fire, striking and killing him. Police later recovered multiple firearms from the property. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is leading the investigation.

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/albuquerque-metro/shelter-in-place-issued-in-torrance-county/
https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-police-law-hwys-55-131-torrance-county/71089596
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/albuquerque-metro/nmsp-release-new-details-on-suspect-shot-and-killed-in-torrance-county/
https://nm.news/2026/04/25/state-police-kill-armed-man-after-shootout-with-torrance-county-deputies/

On 04/21/2026, Adams County deputies responded to the 6900 block of Dexter Street after reports of a domestic violence incident involving Jesse Ryan Klopfenstein. Deputies said Klopfenstein stabbed a woman during the incident before officers confronted him outside the residence. Police said Klopfenstein approached deputies while holding knives and ignored commands to drop them. Deputies opened fire, striking and killing him. The injured woman was transported to a hospital and survived. Family members later disputed portions of the police account and said Klopfenstein had been attempting to protect his fiancée and children during a mental health crisis. The 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting.

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/jesse-klopfenstein-killed-adams-county-deputies-shooting/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/man-shot-by-deputies-after-stabbing-in-adams-county/73-7fb9a9d5-a5b5-490c-88d9-17ad4344b94a
https://kdvr.com/news/local/fiancee-of-man-shot-by-adams-county-deputies-says-he-was-trying-to-protect-them/

On 04/20/2026, a Fulton County deputy attempted to stop a 2014 Ford F-150 on State Road 17 near County Road 100 South in Fulton County. Police said Aaron T. Holliday, 50, of Elkhart, did not stop. Officers escalated a chase that continued through Fulton, Cass, and Pulaski Counties. Indiana State Police said Trooper Abby Russell used a PIT maneuver near County Road 950 South and County Road 500 West, causing the truck to spin off the roadway and strike a post. As officers approached the vehicle, police reported hearing a gunshot from inside the truck. Officers then found Holliday with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead by the Fulton County Coroner’s Office. Police said no officers fired their weapons.

Authorities later connected Holliday to the fatal shooting of Lisa Adkins, 50, in Goshen earlier that evening. Reporting stated Holliday and Adkins previously had a relationship.

https://www.wndu.com/2026/04/21/investigation-underway-high-speed-chase-ends-with-suspect-fatally-shooting-himself/
https://wsbt.com/news/local/suspect-dies-after-leading-police-on-pursuit-through-multiple-counties-in-indiana-cass-county-pulaski-fulton-county-successful-pit-maneuver-began-police-crime-indiana
https://www.953mnc.com/2026/04/21/goshen-woman-shot-dead-suspect-dead-after-multi-county-pursuit/
https://www.wndu.com/2026/04/21/woman-dead-after-goshen-shooting-suspect-dies-after-multi-county-chase/

On 04/20/2026, Goshen Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire near Clinton Street and 3rd Street. Officers located Lisa Adkins with multiple gunshot wounds. She died from her injuries.

Police said the person responsible left the area before officers arrived. Witnesses provided information about a vehicle, which was later located in Fulton County. A deputy attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase through Fulton, Cass, and Pulaski counties.

During the pursuit, Indiana State Police used a maneuver to stop the vehicle. As officers approached, they heard a gunshot from inside the vehicle. The driver, identified as Aaron Holliday, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers fired their weapons.

Police reported the two had a prior relationship. Family and community members described Adkins as a well-known local resident working to rebuild her life and reconnect with family.

https://www.wndu.com/2026/04/21/woman-dead-after-goshen-shooting-suspect-dies-after-multi-county-chase/
https://wsbt.com/news/local/shooting-shots-fired-gunfire-gun-violence-crime-police-investigation-woman-dead-murder-homicide-clinton-third-street-goshen-high-speed-chase-cross-counties-fulton-pulaski-cass-county-indiana
https://www.abc57.com/news/family-friends-and-the-goshen-community-left-in-shock-and-mourning-following-apparent-murder-suicide

On 04/20/2026, Ashland Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street. During the stop, police reported the driver had a gun and began shooting.

An officer was shot and injured. Police returned fire and shot the driver. He died from his injuries.

Authorities have not released the name of the man or the officer. Officials stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. Investigators are reviewing available body camera and cruiser camera footage.

https://www.wcax.com/2026/04/21/one-man-dead-nh-officer-involved-shooting/

On 04/20/2026, Ontario Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence. Police stated the man had a gun.

Officers made contact at the residence. During the encounter, police reported the man fired a gun. Officers opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is conducting the investigation into the shooting.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-shot-ontario-police-during-045246060.html
https://ktla.com/news/inland-empire/ontario-police-shoot-kill-armed-suspect-during-domestic-disturbance-call/

Police responded to a 911 call from a residence on Mason Street reporting that a man had injured himself with a knife. Officers arrived and removed other occupants from the home. Colin Barthelemy exited the residence and approached officers while holding a knife. Officers attempted to use less-lethal force, but it was ineffective. An officer then opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office is investigating the shooting.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/deadly-police-shooting-under-investigation-in-lexington/3935965/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lexington-mass-police-shooting-update/3937503/

On 04/20/2026, Anderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 85. During the stop, police reported Austin Derrell Robertson had a gun and opened fire.
A deputy was shot and injured during the exchange. Deputies returned fire and shot Robertson. He died from his injuries.
Authorities transported the injured deputy to a hospital for treatment. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting.

https://www.wyff4.com/article/one-dead-deputy-involved-shooting-i-85-anderson-county/71076666
https://wlos.com/news/local/shooting-suspect-deputy-injured-killed-interstate-85-south-carolina-anderson-county-traffic-stop-firearm-law-enforcement-investigation
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On 04/19/2026, deputies with the Grant County Sheriff's Office responded to a felony hit-and-run crash near State Route 17 and Stratford Road in Moses Lake. The driver involved in the crash left the area. Deputies later located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit. Police chased the vehicle eastbound on Road 3 NE. During the pursuit, the vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a pickup truck near Road U NE. The driver and a passenger in the pursued vehicle were killed. The driver of the pickup truck was injured and transported to a hospital. The Washington State Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.yoursourceone.com/columbia_basin/update-fatal-moses-lake-pursuit-crash-kills-two-closes-road-3-ne/article_29bfeb93-6af6-4664-8b86-6a48f70550fd.html
https://www.khq.com/news/two-killed-in-crash-after-fleeing-moses-lake-hit-and-run-that-hurt-19-year/article_21c973dd-3cc7-43a5-b06b-9b38e9b21017.html
https://www.gcj.news/two-dead-two-injured-following-hit-and-run-wreck-pursuit/

On 04/19/2026, deputies with the Grant County Sheriff's Office responded to a felony hit-and-run crash near State Route 17 and Stratford Road in Moses Lake. The driver involved in the crash left the area. Deputies later located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit. Police chased the vehicle eastbound on Road 3 NE. During the pursuit, the vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a pickup truck near Road U NE. The driver and a passenger in the pursued vehicle were killed. The driver of the pickup truck was injured and transported to a hospital. The Washington State Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.yoursourceone.com/columbia_basin/update-fatal-moses-lake-pursuit-crash-kills-two-closes-road-3-ne/article_29bfeb93-6af6-4664-8b86-6a48f70550fd.html
https://www.khq.com/news/two-killed-in-crash-after-fleeing-moses-lake-hit-and-run-that-hurt-19-year/article_21c973dd-3cc7-43a5-b06b-9b38e9b21017.html
https://www.gcj.news/two-dead-two-injured-following-hit-and-run-wreck-pursuit/

On 04/19/2026, officers with the Shreveport Police Department responded to reports of multiple shootings at residences on West 79th Street and Harrison Street. Police determined that a man shot multiple victims at two locations during a domestic incident. Eight children between the ages of 3 and 11 were killed. Two adult women were also shot and injured. Police identified the man as Shamar Elkins. After the shootings, he carjacked a vehicle and fled the area. Police chased him into Bossier City, where officers opened fire and killed him. Authorities stated the incident was domestic in nature and involved family members.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/04/19/8-children-between-the-ages-of-1-and-14-are-dead-after-a-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-police-say/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/domestic-dispute-likely-cause-louisiana-shooting-that-left-8-children-dead-2026-04-20/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/shreveport-louisiana-mass-shooting

On 04/18/2026, Sunrise police responded to an armed robbery at a shopping plaza in the 3800 block of North University Drive. Police said three men fled the area in a 2025 BMW. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver did not stop. Police chased the BMW at high speed through Broward County toward Parkland. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the BMW crashed into a canal near Loxahatchee Road and Nob Hill Road. Dive teams later recovered Jerome Turner, 32, and Kelby Broward Richardson, 31, from the submerged vehicle. Both men were pronounced dead.
Police arrested Anthony Davis, 26, after he escaped from the vehicle and reached shore. Authorities charged Davis with robbery by sudden snatching with a firearm or weapon and resisting an officer without violence. Investigators stated excessive speed contributed to the crash.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/2-dead-after-fleeing-bmw-crashes-into-canal-in-parkland-1-arrested-bso-says/3797849/
https://parklandtalk.com/two-men-found-dead-in-fleeing-vehicle-that-drove-into-canal-in-parkland-52866
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article315463584.html

On 04/19/2026, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a family disturbance call at a residence in Nipomo. Police stated the man had a gun.

Deputies made contact at the residence. During the encounter, police reported the man fired a gun. Deputies opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries.

Authorities have not released the man’s name. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting.

https://keyt.com/news/crime/2026/04/19/family-disturbance-leads-to-officer-involved-shooting-in-nipomo/#/
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article315466646.html

On 04/18/2026, Sunrise police responded to an armed robbery at a shopping plaza in the 3800 block of North University Drive. Police said three men fled the area in a 2025 BMW. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver did not stop. Police chased the BMW at high speed through Broward County toward Parkland. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the BMW crashed into a canal near Loxahatchee Road and Nob Hill Road. Dive teams later recovered Jerome Turner, 32, and Kelby Broward Richardson, 31, from the submerged vehicle. Both men were pronounced dead.
Police arrested Anthony Davis, 26, after he escaped from the vehicle and reached shore. Authorities charged Davis with robbery by sudden snatching with a firearm or weapon and resisting an officer without violence. Investigators stated excessive speed contributed to the crash.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/2-dead-after-fleeing-bmw-crashes-into-canal-in-parkland-1-arrested-bso-says/3797849/
https://parklandtalk.com/two-men-found-dead-in-fleeing-vehicle-that-drove-into-canal-in-parkland-52866
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article315463584.html

On 04/18/2026, deputies with the Izard County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call on Sylamore Vista Lane involving a man making threats while holding a knife and a hammer. Deputies from Izard and Stone counties located David Douglas at the residence. During the encounter, Douglas confronted a deputy and refused to comply with commands. A deputy fired and struck him. He was pronounced dead. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is conducting an independent investigation.

https://www.ktlo.com/2026/04/18/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-izard-county/
https://www.kait8.com/2026/04/20/suspect-identified-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.ky3.com/2026/04/20/arkansas-state-police-investigating-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-izard-county/

On 04/18/2026, officers with the Scott Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Michael Vavasseur, who had escaped from custody days earlier. Vavasseur did not stop, and police chased the vehicle through Lafayette Parish into Carencro. During the pursuit, he stopped at a residence where a passenger exited and was taken into custody, then continued driving. Police said he nearly struck an officer before the pursuit continued. The chase ended when the vehicle collided with a law enforcement unit on North Wilderness Trail. Vavasseur exited the vehicle with a gun and ran. During the encounter, police said he fired at officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead.

https://www.klfy.com/local/lafayette-parish/multi-agency-police-shooting-investigation-in-lafayette/
https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/louisiana-state-police-detectives-continue-investigating-multi-agency-police-involved-shooting-in-the-lafayette-area/

On 04/18/2026, deputies with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Bobwhite Circle. Rexell Dallas Rice entered the home with multiple firearms and fired shots inside while several people were present. A deputy arrived and was shot during the initial encounter. Additional officers responded as Rice continued firing inside the residence during a prolonged standoff. Authorities later entered the home and found Rice dead from gunshot wounds. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/hostage-situation-leaves-suspect-dead-deputy-shot-during-baldwin-county-domestic-call-local-news-true-crime-shootings-people-held-hostage-bobwhite-circle-middle-georgia-milledgeville-police-georgia-bureau-of-investigation
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-18/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-baldwin-county-ga
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/deputy-shot-suspect-dead-after-domestic-call-baldwin-county-sheriffs-office-says/93-cace133a-4273-4f57-ba1c-2793f451882a

On 04/18/2026, a deputy with the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle for speeding near Agua Fria and San Felipe. The driver did not stop, and the deputy later located him near an apartment complex off Paseo del Sol. The deputy exited the patrol vehicle and chased him on foot. During the encounter, Randall Brian Lopez pulled a gun and fired at the deputy, missing him. The deputy opened fire and struck him. Deputies provided aid until emergency personnel arrived, but he was pronounced dead. Authorities stated the firearm was stolen. The New Mexico State Police are conducting the investigation.

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/sheriffs-office-suspect-fatally-shot-on-santa-fes-south-side/article_801b7d32-35db-44c7-989a-9e5875d6a47b.html
https://www.koat.com/article/suspect-killed-shooting-santa-fe-county-sheriffs-office/71060117

On 04/18/2026, deputies with the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations and due to the driver having an outstanding warrant. The driver did not stop, and police chased the vehicle at low speed through northern Dubuque County. Deputies deployed stop sticks near Tollgate Road and Ridge Road, bringing the vehicle to a stop. When deputies approached the vehicle, they found Scott M. Auderer with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Deputies and emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead.

https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/18/driver-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-following-dubuque-county-sheriff-pursuit/
https://kmch.com/2026/04/20/driver-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-during-dubuque-county-pursuit/

On 04/18/2026, East Haven Police Department officers responded to a McDonald’s on Main Street after staff reported two women who appeared impaired or unresponsive. Officers spoke with the women, who initially gave false identifying information. Police identified Margaret Walker and took her into custody on an outstanding warrant.

On 04/19/2026, police transported Walker to court for arraignment. While at court, she reported a medical issue. Officers transported her to Yale New Haven Hospital for evaluation. After treatment, the hospital discharged her and police returned her to custody at the East Haven Police Department.

Later that evening, while being held in a holding cell, Walker experienced a medical emergency. Police requested emergency medical assistance. She was pronounced dead after the medical event.

The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General, with assistance from the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad, is investigating the death. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause of death.

https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/woman-dies-in-custody-of-east-haven-police-22216323.php
https://www.wfsb.com/2026/04/20/woman-dies-east-haven-police-custody/
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/woman-dies-in-east-haven-police-custody-after-experiencing-medical-event/3727481/

On 04/17/2026, an officer attempted a traffic stop near 111th Street and Memorial Drive in Bixby. The driver did not stop, and a chase continued east into Broken Arrow, with speeds reported around 80 to 90 mph. The vehicle left the roadway near East Florence Avenue and crashed into a creek, where it was found overturned. The driver was removed from the vehicle and pronounced dead. The crash remains under investigation.

https://www.newson6.com/crime/driver-dies-after-high-speed-chase-from-bixby-to-broken-arrow
https://ktul.com/news/local/pursuit-ends-in-deadly-crash-in-broken-arrow
https://basentinel.com/man-dies-after-wrecking-car-during-chase-with-bixby-police/

On 04/17/2026, officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle near Covington Highway and Panola Road. The driver did not stop, and a chase followed. While traveling on Covington Highway near Miller Road, the vehicle lost control, crossed into oncoming lanes, left the roadway, and struck two people who were walking. Antionette Catchings, 56, was killed. A 14-year-old boy, identified as her grandson, was seriously injured. The driver and a passenger were taken into custody after attempting to run away. A firearm was later found at the crash location.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/gun-left-behind-site-crash-that-killed-woman-injured-teen/COUMBXDNORDS3AXLNKFDCYVYBY/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/roadblock-place-near-metro-atlanta-middle-school/RNMJET4P65EN7NW5FQ73HYSD2I/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/covington-highway-miller-road-crash-blocked

On 04/17/2026, deputies responded to a report of a woman who was bleeding and threatening to harm herself with a razor blade at a residence on the 600 block of Highway 113 in White Pine. Deputies arrived and encountered Julie Ann Jenkins. The situation escalated during the encounter, and two deputies fired their weapons, striking her. She was pronounced dead. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

https://www.wate.com/news/jefferson-county-news/tbi-investigating-shooting-involving-deputies-april17-2026/
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/tbi-investigate-deputy-involved-shooting-jefferson-county/51-b052aae6-be2e-4a02-a112-245911710ed7
https://tbinewsroom.com/2026/04/17/tbi-agents-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-jefferson-county/

On 04/17/2026, troopers with the Michigan State Police attempted to apprehend a woman they believed to be involved in a homicide in Inkster. The woman fled in a vehicle, and police chased her through the area. During the pursuit, she crashed into another vehicle occupied by a bystander. The bystander was killed as a result of the crash. Troopers also fired during the incident, and the woman was struck and hospitalized.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-9tjc45m7a2ewyw81

Deputies responded to reports of a man experiencing a mental health crisis in Perris. During the encounter, deputies confronted the man. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported for medical treatment and later died from his injuries. Authorities have not released his identity or full details about the interaction leading to the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.

https://patch.com/california/murrieta/perris-suspect-shot-rivco-sheriff-deputies-was-having-mental-health-crisis
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/04/17/man-gravely-wounded-during-confrontation-with-deputies-dies/

On 04/17/2026, a Coral Springs police officer driving a marked patrol vehicle collided with Guy Scott in the 4300 block of Riverside Drive. Scott was riding an electronic motorcycle when the crash occurred. Emergency personnel transported Scott to Broward Health North, where he later died from his injuries. Police closed portions of Riverside Drive for several hours while investigators processed the crash area. Family members later demanded additional information about the collision and questioned how the crash occurred. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/loved-ones-demand-answers-after-man-on-e-bike-killed-in-crash-with-coral-springs-police-car/3798582/
https://www.coralspringsflnews.com/news/local/article315469410.html
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/coral-springs/sections/police-and-fire/articles/coral-springs-police-identify-60-year-old-man-killed-friday-in-crash-with-police-vehicle-while-riding-e-motorcycle

On 04/16/2026, Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded after a man drove a truck through a fence on Magnolia Street near the county emergency management building and parked next to a large propane tank. The man, identified as David Ray Wyrick of Eden, North Carolina, attempted to ignite multiple propane tanks in the truck in an apparent effort to cause an explosion. Deputies responded and located him. He ran, and deputies chased him. During the encounter, deputies and Wyrick exchanged gunfire. Deputies opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation.

https://www.wlox.com/2026/04/17/north-carolina-man-identified-suspect-fatally-shot-by-deputies-pascagoula/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/04/17/witness-says-suspect-deadly-shootout-stole-truck-propane-tanks-near-jackson-county-courthouse/

On 04/16/2026, a woman was shot at a residence in the 11900 block of Venable Avenue in the Chesapeake area of Kanawha County. David Robert McGuire left the area in a vehicle, and a pursuit followed onto Interstate 79 toward Charleston. The pursuit ended along the interstate, where a confrontation occurred involving deputies. Gunfire was exchanged, and McGuire was shot and killed. The woman who was shot at the residence survived and was transported for treatment.

https://wvmetronews.com/2026/04/16/one-dead-after-shooting-pursuit-in-kanawha-county/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/man-leads-authorities-on-kanawha-county-chase-after-shooting-woman/
https://www.wsaz.com/video/2026/04/17/suspect-dead-after-police-chase-ends-shootout/

Police attempted to arrest Brendan Trivisonno at a residence in Lyndhurst in connection with a homicide investigation. As officers approached, he ran inside the home and barricaded himself. Police and a regional SWAT team surrounded the residence and attempted to negotiate his surrender. During the standoff, a gunshot was heard. Officers entered and found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred during an active police attempt to take him into custody.

https://newjersey.news12.com/lyndhurst-shelter-in-place-lifted-investigation-ongoing
https://wvmetronews.com/2026/04/16/one-dead-after-shooting-pursuit-in-kanawha-county/
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/man-leads-authorities-on-kanawha-county-chase-after-shooting-woman/

On 04/16/2026, officers responded to a report of a woman who said her ex-husband had fired multiple gunshots at her at a residence in the 4800 block of Hope Road in Butte. The woman left the home and reported the incident. Officers arrived and located the man in an attached garage holding a shotgun. During the encounter, he raised the shotgun toward an officer. Officers fired their weapons, striking him multiple times. He died following the shooting. The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

https://www.montanarightnow.com/butte/ex-husband-dead-after-aiming-shotgun-at-butte-police-officer-during-standoff/article_bcc47b55-7d34-4910-879c-9dc529166b0d.html
https://www.kxlf.com/news/local-news/a-man-is-dead-following-a-fatal-police-shooting-in-butte-after-reportedly-firing-multiple-shots-at-his-ex-wife
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/suspect-shot-by-police-after-reportedly-firing-at-his-ex-wife-in-butte

On 04/15/2026, South Carolina Highway Patrol attempted to stop a motorcycle traveling on Highway 31. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase that continued into Myrtle Beach. During the pursuit, the driver lost control on Robert Grissom Parkway near 38th Avenue and crashed. He sustained fatal injuries. The Horry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.

https://wpde.com/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-after-attempted-traffic-stop-ends-in-crash-hcso-horry-county-sheriffs-office-04152026-robert-grissom-parkway-38th-avenue
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/04/15/motorcyclist-dies-after-myrtle-beach-area-chase/

On 04/15/2026, Temple Terrace police officer Zachary Mason Krug crashed an unmarked department-issued Ford Explorer into a Nissan Pathfinder carrying a mother and her three children at East Fowler Avenue and North Drive in Temple Terrace. Florida Highway Patrol investigators said Krug was driving 104 mph in a 50 mph zone seconds before the collision. Police said the mother attempted a U-turn and entered the path of the police SUV. Six-year-old Leila died from her injuries after the crash. An 8-year-old girl suffered severe injuries including a broken spine and brain swelling, while a 1-year-old child and the mother were also injured. Investigators stated Krug was on duty but was not actively taking law enforcement action at the time of the crash. Prosecutors said he was running late for work. Krug briefly activated emergency lights before the collision, but investigators said the lights and siren were not active at the time of impact. Krug was later arrested on vehicular homicide and reckless driving charges and fired by the Temple Terrace Police Department. Defense attorneys claimed he may have been involved in a pursuit, but prosecutors disputed that claim.

https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/attorney-says-temple-terrace-officer-may-have-been-in-pursuit-before-crash-that-killed-6-year-old/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/prosecutor-fired-temple-terrace-police-officer-crash-kills-child
https://www.police1.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/fla-officer-charged-in-on-duty-crash-that-killed-6-year-old
https://cbs12.com/news/local/running-late-ex-officer-hit-100-mph-with-lights-on-before-crash-that-killed-6-yo-fhp-florida-highway-patrol-central-florida-news-temple-terrace-florida-hillsborough-county-sheriffs-office

On 04/15/2026, Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to a reported attempted burglary at a residence on Shelley Drive. When officers arrived, Alexander Jones fired at officers from inside the home. Officers established a perimeter and requested additional units. The situation escalated into a standoff, and the residence caught fire during the incident. While officers maintained the perimeter, a gunshot was heard from inside the home. After the fire was brought under control, Jones was found dead inside from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers were struck during the exchange.

https://www.wral.com/news/local/police-operation-goldsboro-new-hope-road-april-2026/
https://www.witn.com/2026/04/15/attempted-burglary-shooting-turns-into-standoff-fire-goldsboro/

On 04/15/2026, Lee County Sheriff's Office deputies went to a residence in the 900 block of County Road 188 to serve an arrest warrant. Deputies entered the home and encountered Wilder Cobon Gomez inside. During the encounter, Gomez shot a deputy in the arm. Deputies opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting. The deputy was transported to a hospital and is expected to recover. A child was present inside the home during the incident. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

https://www.wbrc.com/2026/04/16/1-dead-deputy-injured-after-gunfire-exchange-lee-county/
https://cnaw2news.com/2026/04/16/coroner-identifies-suspect-in-lee-county-deputy-involved-shooting-as-guatemalan-citizen/
https://www.wrbl.com/news/lee-county-deputy-shot-expected-to-make-a-recovery/

On 04/15/2026, Illinois State Police officers were assisting with an investigation in the 6500 block of South Champlain Avenue when they encountered Jalen Carpenter. Police attempted to stop him, and he ran. Officers chased him on foot. Police reported Carpenter had a gun during the pursuit. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting. A firearm was recovered. The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-state-police-chicago-shooting