Death by Cop  2026

Search fatalities

You can use any or all of the fields to refine the search.

Displaying 1 - 40 of 533

Ramy Dasan

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Middle Eastern

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Washington Avenue

City : New Haven

County : New Haven

State : Connecticut

Agency : Connecticut State Police, New Haven Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, Connecticut State Police attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 95. The driver continued driving at a high rate of speed. Police did not initiate a sustained pursuit and ended their involvement. The vehicle continued into New Haven, where it lost control on Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and collided head-on with a pickup truck. Ramy Dasan, 21, was killed in the crash. A passenger in the vehicle and the driver of the pickup were transported to a hospital with injuries. Authorities confirmed the crash occurred after the attempted stop and that video evidence showed troopers were not actively pursuing at the time of the collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/new-haven-county/new-haven/one-dead-new-haven-crash-after-police-chase-called-off/520-e51b679e-acf2-4be8-80c0-9e2a84a590b2
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/new-haven-ella-grasso-blvd-serious-crash-tuesday-22093480.php

Zachary Beaudet

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : South Ashburnham Road

City : Westminster

County : Worcester

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Westminster Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, Westminster police went to a residence on South Ashburnham Road to serve an arrest warrant. Police entered the home and made contact with a 22-year-old man. During the encounter, police said the man was holding a large knife and moved toward officers. Police opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. The man was later identified as Zachary Beaudet, 22. His mother later identified him publicly and questioned the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office are leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcvb.com/article/large-police-presence-as-investigation-underway-in-westminster-mass/70826221
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/westminster-police-shoot-and-kill-man-with-knife-da-says/3921065/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/03/24/authorities-allege-man-threatened-officers-with-knife-before-fatal-shooting-in-westminster/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/22-year-old-man-dead-after-being-shot-by-police-central-mass-home-da-says/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Pensacola

County : Escambia

State : Florida

Agency : Pensacola Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, Pensacola police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver continued driving at a high rate of speed, and police escalated a pursuit. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed, resulting in the driver’s death. Authorities have not released the identity of the man or additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is expected to review the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://weartv.com/news/local/crash-during-police-pursuit-leaves-one-dead-in-pensacola

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Carper Lane, Guyan Estates subdivision

City : Barboursville

County : Cabell

State : West Virginia

Agency : Barboursville Police Department, Cabell County Sheriff’s Office, West Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide during police standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, police responded to a barricade situation on Carper Lane in the Guyan Estates subdivision in Barboursville. Police established a perimeter and instructed residents to remain inside while multiple agencies responded. The individual remained inside the residence during the standoff. Authorities later confirmed the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/cabell-county-wv/person-barricades-self-in-barboursville-residents-told-to-stay-inside/
https://www.wsaz.com/2026/03/24/barricade-situation-underway-part-cabell-county/

Name Withheld

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : 1906 N. Frazier Street

City : Conroe

County : Montgomery

State : Texas

Agency : Conroe Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, Conroe police responded to a report of a welfare check at a Bank of America ATM on North Frazier Street and received information that a Brinks security guard had been shot and money boxes were taken. Police used tracking data from the stolen money boxes to locate a grey Dodge pickup on Interstate 45. Officers coordinated with multiple agencies and conducted a felony traffic stop. Before officers approached the vehicle, the driver shot himself in the head inside the pickup. Officers secured the vehicle and transported him to a hospital, where he died. The injured security guard, identified as 59 year old Quang Truong, was transported in critical condition.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=83623

Name Withheld

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : Main Street

City : League City

County : Galveston

State : Texas

Agency : League City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, League City police attempted to stop a motorcyclist during the afternoon. The driver continued driving and police escalated a pursuit through local roadways. During the pursuit, the motorcyclist crashed on Main Street. The rider was pronounced dead from injuries caused by the crash. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and continues to gather details about what led to the pursuit and the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/post/motorcyclist-killed-deadly-league-city-crash-following-police-pursuit-galveston-county-sheriffs-office-says/18757645/

Name Withheld

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : 4500 block of Interstate 45

City : Conroe

County : Montgomery

State : Texas

Agency : Conroe Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, Conroe police responded to a shooting at a Bank of America ATM on North Frazier Street where a Brinks security guard was shot and money boxes were taken. Officers gathered information and used tracking data from the stolen money to locate the suspect vehicle traveling north on Interstate 45. Multiple agencies coordinated and conducted a felony stop in the 4500 block of I-45. The driver refused commands while surrounded by officers and shot himself inside the vehicle. He died from the gunshot wound. The injured security guard was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive. Authorities recovered the stolen money.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/i-45-shut-down-conroe-pd-montgomery-county-so-investigation
https://www.woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=83623
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/conroe-security-guard-dies-22092406.php

Name Withheld

Age :54

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : Serenade Street and Jupiter Boulevard

City : Palm Bay

County : Brevard

State : Florida

Agency : Palm Bay Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during barricade standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, Palm Bay police responded to reports of gunfire near Serenade Street and Jupiter Boulevard. Officers located a 54 year old woman inside a residence and established a perimeter. Police reported that the woman fired shots from inside the home and at one point toward responding officers. Officers did not immediately return fire and requested SWAT and crisis negotiators. During an hours long standoff, negotiators made contact with the woman, but she continued firing shots toward SWAT personnel. Later in the evening, the woman fired again and officers returned fire. Officers entered the home and found her dead from a gunshot wound. Authorities have not yet determined whether she was struck by police gunfire or died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickorlando.com/video/news/2026/03/24/it-s-unfortunate-woman-dies-after-shootout-with-police-in-florida/
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/03/23/stay-clear-heavy-police-presence-at-barricade-in-palm-bay/

Austin McCraney

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : George

State : Mississippi

Agency : George County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, deputies with the George County Sheriff's Office initiated a vehicle pursuit. Police chased the vehicle under circumstances that have not been publicly detailed. The pursuit ended with the death of Austin McCraney, 34. Authorities have not released information about how the crash occurred or the conditions leading up to it. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/crime/article315167326.html
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/one-person-killed-during-pursuit-152724570.html
https://www.wxxv25.com/man-dies-after-monday-night-vehicle-pursuit-in-george-county/
https://darkhorsepressnow.com/news/2026-03-24/mbi-investigating-fatal-george-county-pursuit-that-left-one-man-dead/

Name Withheld

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Green Bay

County : Brown

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Brown County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, deputies with the Brown County Sheriff's Office responded to a call involving a 34-year-old man in Green Bay. Police attempted to detain him and used a Taser during the encounter. After deputies used the Taser, the man became unresponsive. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his name or additional details about the events leading up to the encounter. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbay.com/2026/03/23/man-died-after-deputies-used-taser-him-officials-say/

Kamla Grimmer

Age :53

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : Serenade Street NW near Jupiter Boulevard

City : Palm Bay

County : Brevard

State : Florida

Agency : Palm Bay Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, Palm Bay police responded to reports of gunfire near Jupiter Boulevard and Serenade Street. Police established a perimeter around a residence and identified a woman inside the home. Police reported that the woman fired multiple rounds from inside the residence and toward officers. SWAT and crisis negotiation teams responded and remained on site for several hours while attempting to resolve the situation. During the standoff, additional shots were fired from inside the home. Police returned fire during the encounter. After deploying gas and entering the residence, officers found Kamla Grimmer, 53, dead inside the home. Authorities have stated it remains under investigation whether she died from police gunfire or self-inflicted injuries. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://spacecoastdaily.com/2026/03/palm-bay-police-woman-found-dead-after-swat-response-to-armed-disturbance-near-jupiter-boulevard/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/police-presence-active-incident-underway-palm-bay-residents-advised-stay-clear
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/03/23/stay-clear-heavy-police-presence-at-barricade-in-palm-bay/
https://www.wesh.com/article/palm-bay-police-armed-disturbance/70825119

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/22/2026

Location : Blacktail Crest and Bonita Loop

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/22/2026, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 4:00 a.m. to reports of two men driving through a far West Side neighborhood checking door handles and entering vehicles. Deputies located a vehicle matching the description near Blacktail Crest and Bonita Loop. The driver continued driving at a high rate of speed as deputies attempted to follow. A deputy activated emergency lights but lost sight of the vehicle shortly after. Another deputy later observed the same vehicle speeding through the area. The vehicle crashed a short time later. Both occupants were found with critical injuries and died. Items inside the vehicle, including tools, are being examined in connection with multiple reported vehicle break-ins.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/two-dead-after-deputies-spot-suspected-car-burglars-chase-ends-in-crash-tools-san-antonio
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/bexar-county-crash-car-thefts-22090306.php
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/bexar-county-fatal-crash-burglary-suspects-22090317.php

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/22/2026

Location : Route 17 and Ella Taylor Road

City : York County

County : York

State : Virginia

Agency : Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/22/2026, a Virginia State Police trooper attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle for reckless driving. The driver continued driving and officers escalated a pursuit. The vehicle continued at high speed through York County before losing control near the intersection of Route 17 and Ella Taylor Road. The vehicle left the roadway and crashed. The driver was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his name.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/york-county/virginia-state-police-driver-killed-york-county-vsp-fatal-crash/291-c689998e-77fe-4ac5-a3a4-64e62bad1841

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/22/2026

Location : Blacktail Crest and Bonita Loop

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash (2 fatalities)

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/22/2026, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 4:00 a.m. to reports of two men driving through a far West Side neighborhood checking door handles and entering vehicles. Deputies located a vehicle matching the description near Blacktail Crest and Bonita Loop. The driver continued driving at a high rate of speed as deputies attempted to follow. A deputy activated emergency lights but lost sight of the vehicle shortly after. Another deputy later observed the same vehicle speeding through the area. The vehicle crashed a short time later. Both occupants were found with critical injuries and died. Items inside the vehicle, including tools, are being examined in connection with multiple reported vehicle break-ins.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/two-dead-after-deputies-spot-suspected-car-burglars-chase-ends-in-crash-tools-san-antonio
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/bexar-county-crash-car-thefts-22090306.php
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/bexar-county-fatal-crash-burglary-suspects-22090317.php

Dustin Johnson

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/22/2026

Location : 900 block of North Forest Street

City : Amarillo

County : Potter

State : Texas

Agency : Amarillo Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shooting incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/22/2026, Amarillo police responded to a series of shootings beginning with an attempted robbery where two people were shot and killed. The same individual then drove to a residence in the 900 block of North Forest Street, rammed a vehicle into the home, and fired multiple shots, killing one person and injuring several others. Police located the man, identified as Dustin Johnson, 41, after he fired at officers. Police opened fire and shot him. He died from gunshot wounds.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/amarillo-police-investigate-three-separate-shootings-press-conference-planned-later-today
https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-police-respond-to-multiple-shootings/
https://www.newschannel10.com/2026/03/22/amarillo-police-investigating-multiple-shootings/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/22/2026

Location : 8800 block of Shady Meadow Drive

City : Sandy

County : Salt Lake

State : Utah

Agency : Sandy Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/22/2026, Sandy police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 8800 block of Shady Meadow Drive. Officers attempted to speak with a man inside the home, and an altercation occurred. Police said the man pulled a weapon from his lower leg and moved toward officers. Two officers opened fire, striking him multiple times. He was transported to a hospital and later died from gunshot wounds.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kslnewsradio.com/local-news/shooting-in-sandy/2290591/
https://www.ksl.com/article/51471630/man-dead-after-being-shot-by-police-in-sandy
https://kutv.com/news/local/man-in-critical-condition-after-sandy-officers-fire-shots-during-home-altercation

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/22/2026

Location : 2323 West State Road 84

City : Fort Lauderdale

County : Broward

State : Florida

Agency : Broward Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/22/2026, Broward Sheriff’s deputies identified a stolen van being driven recklessly in West Park and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued driving and police escalated a multi-agency pursuit. During the pursuit, the driver struck a patrol vehicle and continued at high speed through multiple roadways. The chase ended when the driver crashed through a gate at a marina on West State Road 84 and drove into a canal. The driver was pulled from the water, and deputies learned a woman was still inside the submerged van. Divers entered the water and removed her after a delay. She was transported to a hospital where she died. Authorities identified the driver as Michael Malik Harvey and later charged him with felony murder and related offenses.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/03/23/it-was-kind-of-disturbing-witnesses-describe-crash-into-river-injuring-2-in-fort-lauderdale/
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/stolen-van-plunges-into-ft-lauderdale-canal-after-deadly-police-chase/
https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/authorities-confirm-1-dead-after-stolen-van-crashes-into-fort-lauderdale-marina-suspected-driver-identified/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/22/2026

Location : South Nogales Highway

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Pima County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Died after use of Taser during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/22/2026, Pima County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man behaving erratically along South Nogales Highway. Deputies made contact with the man and attempted to detain him. During the encounter, deputies used a Taser while trying to take him into custody. The man became unresponsive after the use of force. Deputies requested medical assistance and he was transported to a hospital, where he died. Authorities have not released the man’s name or the official cause of death. The incident is under investigation by the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2026/03/23/man-died-after-deputies-used-taser-him-officials-say/
https://www.kvoa.com/news/local/man-dies-after-deputies-use-taser-on-him/article_
https://tucson.com/news/local/

Donavan Kyle Porter

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/21/2026

Location : KY 801 and KY 519

City : Morehead

County : Rowan

State : Kentucky

Agency : Kentucky State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/21/2026, a Kentucky State Police trooper observed a gray Chevrolet Camaro speeding on Interstate 64 near the 128 mile marker and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued driving and officers escalated a pursuit. The vehicle exited onto KY 801 and continued at high speed. Troopers briefly lost sight of the vehicle but later located it again and initiated a second pursuit. As the vehicle approached the intersection of KY 801 and KY 519, the driver lost control, left the roadway, and struck a utility pole. The vehicle caught fire and became fully engulfed. Troopers attempted to remove the driver but were unable to reach him. Donovan Kyle Porter, 30, of Olive Hill, was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsaz.com/2026/03/22/kentucky-state-police-investigating-pursuit-that-led-fatal-crash-rowan-county/
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/22/ksp-investigating-fatal-crash-after-pursuit-rowan-county/
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/officials-investigating-vehicle-collision-death-in-rowan-county

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/21/2026

Location : N.C. Highway 24/27 and Pineywood Church Road

City : Cameron

County : Moore

State : North Carolina

Agency : Moore County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shooting incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/21/2026, Moore County deputies responded to reports of a man firing a gun at passing vehicles along N.C. Highway 24/27 near Pineywood Church Road in Cameron. A vehicle was struck by gunfire, and the driver was not injured. Deputies located the man, and during the encounter he fired shots at a responding deputy. The deputy returned fire and shot him. He died from gunshot wounds. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the case.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wral.com/news/local/moore-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-suspect-cameron-nc-march-2026/
https://abc11.com/post/moore-county-deputy-shoots-kills-armed-suspect-during-overnight-incident/18750505/
https://sandhillssentinel.com/deputy-fatally-shoots-suspect-who-opened-fire-on-cars-in-cameron/

Harvey Franklin Hardy

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/21/2026

Location : Pineywood Church Road and Carthage Street

City : Cameron

County : Moore

State : North Carolina

Agency : Moore County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/21/2026, Moore County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man with a weapon near Pineywood Church Road and Carthage Street in Cameron. Deputies located Harvey Franklin Hardy and attempted to engage him. During the encounter, deputies reported that Hardy had a weapon. The situation escalated and deputies opened fire, striking him. Hardy died from gunshot wounds. Authorities have not released additional details about the moments leading up to the shooting. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wral.com/news/local/moore-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-suspect-cameron-nc-march-2026/
https://www.thepilot.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-in-cameron/article_de38a3a2-6d7d-4866-9822-70ddc132d080.html

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/21/2026

Location : Interstate 5 near Exit 748

City : Weed

County : Siskiyou

State : California

Agency : Weed Police Department, Mt. Shasta Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/21/2026, a Weed police officer conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 5 near Exit 748. During the stop, the officer requested assistance and a Mt. Shasta police officer responded. As officers continued the stop, the situation escalated and both officers opened fire, striking the driver. The man died from gunshot wounds. Authorities reported that the stop developed into a confrontation that led to the use of deadly force. The California Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation, and both officers were placed on administrative leave.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2026/03/23/officer-involved-shooting-in-weed-led-to-death-of-driver/89292269007/
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-with-multiple-agencies-near-i-5-in-weed

Oluwalayomi Fadero

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 03/20/2026

Location : Murfreesboro Pike and Hickory Woods Drive

City : Nashville

County : Davidson

State : Tennessee

Agency : Metro Nashville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/20/2026, Metro Nashville Police Department officers tracked a stolen Ford F-250 after it was taken from a car lot earlier in the day. Police used a helicopter to follow the vehicle as the driver continued driving across the city. After the driver struck an unmarked police vehicle, officers escalated a pursuit along Murfreesboro Pike. The driver entered oncoming traffic at high speed and collided with a sedan as Oluwalayomi Fadero, 23, was turning into her neighborhood. Her vehicle was pushed a significant distance into a ditch. She died from injuries caused by the crash. The driver survived and was later charged in connection with her death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsmv.com/2026/03/21/woman-killed-after-police-chase-ends-crash-murfreesboro-pike/
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/03/21/nashville-police-identify-woman-killed-crash-with-parolee-fleeing-stolen-truck/
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/03/22/dog-survives-murfreesboro-pike-crash-that-killed-her-owner/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/20/2026

Location : 8700 block of 7th Avenue SE

City : Everett

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Everett Police Department, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/20/2026, Everett Police Department officers and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 3:00 a.m. to reports of a man firing a gun into the air near the 8700 block of 7th Avenue SE. Officers located the man and attempted to negotiate and de-escalate. Police said the man continued moving toward officers. Officers deployed multiple tasers, which were ineffective. Officers then opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. Authorities have not clarified whether he fired toward officers or how many officers discharged their weapons.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-man-killed-police-shooting-everett/a6115bee-aa9b-4451-9a39-dd2d0ed87a3c/
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/one-hurt-during-officer-involved-shooting-everett/OBO2L2GSIRE2RAPCBXQCRDAYCE/
https://komonews.com/news/local/everett-police-officer-involved-shooting-7th-ave-se-suspect-shot-hospitalized-gun-firearms-investigation-road-closure-suspect-gunfire-violence-crime

Shatique Cato

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/20/2026

Location : 700 block of Lake Avenue

City : Rochester

County : Monroe

State : New York

Agency : Rochester Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/20/2026, Rochester Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 700 block of Lake Avenue. Shatique Cato, 34, fired multiple rounds and struck a police officer, causing injuries. Officers established a response perimeter as the situation escalated. During the encounter, Cato shot himself. He was pronounced dead. The injured officer survived and received medical treatment.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2026/03/gunman-ambushes-upstate-ny-police-officer-fires-multiple-rounds-before-fleeing.html
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/officer-shot-massive-investigation-on-lake-avenue/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/20/2026

Location : 23300 block of East Avenue M

City : Lake Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/20/2026, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 23300 block of East Avenue M in Lake Los Angeles. Deputies encountered a man holding a knife outside the home. The situation escalated and deputies opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead. After entering the residence, deputies located a woman inside with fatal injuries. Authorities believe she had been attacked prior to their arrival. Additional details about the sequence of events and identities have not been fully released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/03/20/corona-police-say-they-killed-man-holding-knife-then-discovered-wounded-woman-dead/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/lake-los-angeles-deadly-shooting-east-avenue-m/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/20/2026

Location : 600 block of Stoneybrook Drive

City : Corona

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Corona Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/20/2026, Corona police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 600 block of Stoneybrook Drive. Officers encountered a man holding a knife. Police opened fire and shot him. He died from gunshot wounds. Inside the residence, officers located an adult woman with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a hospital, where she died from her injuries. Police have not released the identities of either individual.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/03/20/corona-police-say-they-killed-man-holding-knife-then-discovered-wounded-woman-dead/
https://www.foxla.com/news/corona-stoneybrook-shooting-stabbing-domestic-violence
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/police-kill-man-accused-of-stabbing-woman-to-death-in-corona-apartment/

Christopher Simon Montalbo

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : 8300 block of McCullough Avenue

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, San Antonio police identified a vehicle with mismatched license plates and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued driving and police escalated a pursuit that moved across multiple parts of the city with aerial support. The driver stopped at a gas station near East Rampart Drive and McCullough Avenue and attempted to run. Police detained him, placed him in handcuffs, and secured him in the back of a patrol vehicle. While in custody, the man allegedly used a firearm and shot himself while still handcuffed inside the patrol car. Officers discovered him shortly afterward and he died from the gunshot wound. Authorities stated they are investigating how he had access to the weapon while detained.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/03/19/sapd-investigating-in-custody-death-on-north-side-officers-say/

Nathan Poulakos

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : State Highway 67

City : Summit

County : Waukesha

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, Waukesha County deputies learned a vehicle involved in a pursuit entered the county from Jefferson County. Deputies located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued driving, and deputies escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the vehicle became disabled in a field off State Highway 67. The man exited the vehicle holding a handgun. Deputies opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries. Authorities reported recovering a handgun near him and later stated he was approximately 41 years old.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox6now.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-summit-suspect-dead-following-chase
https://www.tmj4.com/news/waukesha-county/highway-67-near-summit-is-closed-in-both-directions-due-to-law-enforcement-activity
https://www.wisn.com/article/man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-after-chase-ends-in-village-of-summit/70794854

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : FM 3005 near Jamaica Beach

City : Galveston

County : Galveston

State : Texas

Agency : Galveston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, Galveston police responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 21800 block of Lampasas Drive and found a man bleeding on the front porch. As officers arrived, a suspect drove away in a pickup truck. Officers attempted a traffic stop and then escalated a pursuit along FM 3005 with assistance from Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and a helicopter. Officers deployed stop sticks before the vehicle left the roadway and crashed near Jamaica Beach. Officers approached the vehicle and found the driver with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. A second person at the residence was also transported with injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/03/19/one-dead-another-hospitalized-after-early-morning-call-leads-to-chase-on-galvestons-west-end/
https://hoodline.com/2026/03/pre-dawn-galveston-west-end-chase-ends-in-ditch-leaves-one-dead-one-hospitalized/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : East 2nd Street near Interstate 35

City : Edmond

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Edmond Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, Edmond police responded to a shots fired call at a hotel on East 2nd Street near Interstate 35. Officers located a man at the scene and police said he continued driving, leading to a pursuit. Police chased the vehicle until it stopped, and officers reported that the man then took his own life. No injuries were reported at the hotel. Authorities have released very limited information, and the circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/edmond-police-investigating-possible-shooting-interstate-35-sooner-road/70797357

Kevin Odom

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : WinStar World Casino and Resort,777 Casino Avenue

City : Thackerville

County : Love

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department officers responded to a welfare check outside WinStar World Casino at 777 Casino Avenue. Officers encountered Kevin Odom, 41, in a vehicle in the parking area. During the encounter, authorities reported that he had a firearm. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead. Officials stated there was no ongoing threat to the public. Additional details about the sequence of events have not been fully released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://okcfox.com/news/local/one-person-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-outside-winstar-casino-love-county-osbi-chickasaw-lighthorse-police-welfare-check-deadly-shooting-no-ongoing-threat-thackerville
https://www.kten.com/story/50615084/man-killed-in-officerinvolved-shooting-at-winstar-casino
https://www.news9.com/story/65f8b3e0a2b8b708d5a8c8a3/osbi-investigating-officerinvolved-shooting-at-winstar-casino

Dakota Levi Simmons

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : Briarwood Drive and Skyline Drive

City : Gainesville

County : Hall

State : Georgia

Agency : Gainesville Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, Gainesville Police Department officers responded around 10:30 p.m. to a 911 call reporting a man in a mental health crisis threatening a resident near Briarwood Drive and Skyline Drive. Dakota Levi Simmons, 24, left the initial residence and entered another nearby home. Officers encountered him inside, where he fired multiple rounds and struck an officer in the chest area of his vest. Officers opened fire and he retreated further into the home, leading to a prolonged standoff involving multiple agencies and SWAT. During the standoff, Simmons continued firing from inside the residence. On 03/20/2026, he exited the home and again fired toward officers. Officers returned fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-03-21/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-gainesville
https://www.walb.com/2026/03/20/suspect-who-allegedly-shot-gainesville-officer-hours-long-standoff-killed-by-police/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gainesville-officer-injured-suspect-dead-after-shootout-thursday-night

William James Roberts

Age :64

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Roswell

County : Chaves

State : New Mexico

Agency : New Mexico State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, a New Mexico State Police officer attempted a traffic stop on a Cadillac near N Main Street and W Berrendo Road. The driver, William James Roberts, 64, continued driving and officers escalated a pursuit. The vehicle entered a trailer park and stopped at a dead end, where officers conducted a high-risk stop and ordered him out of the vehicle. During the encounter, Roberts reached inside the vehicle, exited with a handgun, and pointed it toward officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/state-police-fatally-shoot-armed-roswell-driver/3003584
https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/nmsp-officers-kill-suspect-accused-of-pointing-gun-at-them-in-traffic-stop/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/state-police-fatally-shoot-armed-030100012.html

Christopher M. Rose

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : Rosemont Road and Knob Lick Road

City : Irvine

County : Estill

State : Kentucky

Agency : Estill County Sheriff’s Office, Irvine Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, deputies with the Estill County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Irvine Police Department served arrest and search warrants at a residence near Rosemont Road and Knob Lick Road. Christopher M. Rose, 46, remained inside and the situation escalated into a standoff. Authorities reported that he fired multiple rounds from inside the home. Officers opened fire during the exchange, and he was found dead inside the residence. Details about the duration of the standoff and exact sequence of shots have not been fully released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clayconews.com/news/29141-irvine-ky-man-found-deceased-following-gunfight-and-standoff-with-law-enforcement-in-estill-county
https://wbontv.com/man-dead-after-altercation-with-estill-law-enforcement/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : 1500 block of East Third Avenue

City : Longmont

County : Boulder

State : Colorado

Agency : Longmont Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, Longmont Police Department officers responded around 4:15 p.m. to a report of a suicidal woman at a home in the 1500 block of East Third Avenue. Officers made initial contact and began leaving when she fired a gun from inside the garage. Officers returned and attempted to negotiate with her, urging her to come out without a weapon. After a period of negotiation, she exited the garage holding a firearm. Officers opened fire, striking her. She was transported to a hospital, where she died. Authorities recovered a firearm at the residence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/police-officer-shoots-kills-woman-gun-longmont-northern-colorado/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/woman-fatally-longmont/73-a6a7fc3f-e9c7-4b9e-836e-e19ce5aa2638
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/longmont-police-fatally-shoot-woman-144100948.html
https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/female-fatally-shot-by-longmont-police-during-suicide-intervention-response-while-brandishing-weapon-12034196

Byron Hoover

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : 17000 block near an elementary school

City : Selma

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : Selma Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, Selma Police Department officers responded to a report of a man in a mental health crisis in a neighborhood near an elementary school. Byron Hoover, 60, remained inside a residence and the situation escalated into a prolonged standoff lasting several hours. Officers established a perimeter and nearby schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution. During the standoff, Hoover fired a gun and struck a police officer. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. The injured officer survived.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/man-shot-after-hourslong-standoff-in-selma-neighborhood-near-elementary-school-wantd-mental-health-lockdown
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/man-shot-after-hourslong-standoff-in-selma-neighborhood-near-elementary-school-wantd-mental-health-lockdown
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/crime/1-texas-man-shooting-police-officer-selma-san-antonio/273-96baa55b-7e8a-4a44-a923-da21a7231a60

Fallas Williams

Age :42

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 03/19/2026

Location : Robinson Road and 5 Oaks Drive

City : Gulfport

County : Harrison

State : Mississippi

Agency : Harrison County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call in the area of Robinson Road and 5 Oaks Drive. Deputies located a vehicle connected to the call and approached it. As a deputy walked toward the vehicle, the driver, identified as 42 year old Fallus Williams, drove toward the deputy. The situation escalated and the deputy opened fire, striking her. Williams was transported to a hospital where she later died from gunshot wounds. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlox.com/2026/03/19/hcso-officer-involved-shooting-harrison-county-leaves-1-injured/
https://www.wlox.com/2026/03/19/hcso-officer-involved-shooting-harrison-county-leaves-1-injured/

Sean Barry

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/18/2026

Location : Webb Memorial State Park, River Street

City : Weymouth

County : Norfolk

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Weymouth Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/18/2026, Weymouth police responded to a 911 call reporting a man in distress at Webb Memorial State Park on River Street. Officers located Sean Barry holding a knife inside the park area. Officers confronted him and opened fire, striking him. Police transported him to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Authorities have not detailed what actions immediately preceded the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/weymouth-police-shooting-webb-state-park/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/shooting-at-weymouth-park-under-investigation/3918093/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/03/19/police-fatally-shoot-person-with-knife-at-weymouth-park-da-says/

Chad Burmahl

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/18/2026

Location : 700 block of West Ridgeway Avenue

City : Cedar Falls

County : Black Hawk

State : Iowa

Agency : Cedar Falls Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/18/2026, Cedar Falls police responded to a report of a child assault at a residence in the 700 block of West Ridgeway Avenue. Officers made contact with Chad Burmahl, who came to the door holding a handgun and then retreated back inside. Officers established a perimeter and continued negotiating with him while SWAT and a drone team assisted. After a standoff, officers entered the residence and found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities identified him as Chad Burmahl.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kwwl.com/news/cedar-falls-police-provide-standoff-details-suspect-identified/article_30fd6ef1-ef47-49d2-ba4e-ae271496c7de.html
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/standoff-with-cedar-falls-police-ends-with-suspect-dead-after-shooting-himself
https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/18/suspect-dead-after-cedar-falls-standoff/