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On 01/02/2026, Marcus Burks, 39, died in Newburgh after being taken into police custody following a car crash and police chase. State Police said officers attempted to stop Burks, who did not stop and later crashed his vehicle. After the crash, Burks was handcuffed and taken into custody. While detained, he became unresponsive. Emergency medical assistance was requested, and he was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not clarified how Burks lost consciousness while restrained. The New York State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the death.

https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/newburgh-police-chase-man-dies-21273209.php?

On 01/22/2026, a 59-year-old woman was found inside a bedroom at an apartment on 2500 Johnson Ave in the Spuyten Duyvil section of the Bronx with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. EMS units pronounced her dead at the scene. Sources say she was the sister of a retired Port Authority Police Department officer who allegedly shot her and wounded their mother before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide.

https://www.amny.com/police-fire/bronx-murder-suicide-port-authority-01222026/

On 01/02/2026, Glenn County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported burglary at an apartment complex on the 200 block of South Tehama Street in Willows. Deputies entered the apartment and, during the initial clearing, a person barricaded inside a bathroom fired a gun. Deputies were unable to establish communication and requested assistance from the Butte County Sheriff’s Office regional SWAT team. Law enforcement ordered residents in the surrounding area to shelter in place and established roadblocks during the standoff. After several hours with no successful communication, SWAT officers entered the apartment. The person was found dead inside the bathroom. Authorities have not released the individual’s name. The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.

https://lakeconews.com/news/regional/83447-willows-burglary-suspect-found-dead-following-standoff

On 01/01/2026, a passenger was killed in the same crash on Papermill Drive in Knoxville following a Tennessee Highway Patrol pursuit. Police said the passenger was riding in the vehicle that troopers chased after an attempted stop. The pursuit ended in a serious crash, and the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol with assistance from local authorities. Two people were killed.

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/01/01/two-dead-after-tennessee-highway-patrol-chase-ends-knoxville-crash/

On 01/01/2026, a teenager was struck and killed on Interstate 70 in Blue Springs after police attempted a traffic stop. According to initial reporting, officers stopped a vehicle on the interstate, and the teen exited the vehicle and ran into traffic. The teen was hit by a passing vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released the teen’s name or age, and have provided limited details about the reason for the traffic stop or the sequence of events leading up to the collision. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed whether body camera footage exists or whether additional details will be released.

https://fox4kc.com/news/teen-killed-while-running-from-traffic-stop-on-i-70-in-blue-springs/

On 01/01/2026, Pennsylvania State Police responded after 1 p.m. to reports of a suicidal man at the 13,000 block of South Eagle Valley Road in Snyder Township. Troopers located the man, who barricaded himself inside an outbuilding near a church, prompting an hours-long standoff involving state police specialized response units. After negotiations failed and the standoff continued for several hours, troopers entered the structure and found the man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police have not released the man’s identity or additional details about the events leading up to the standoff. The incident remains under investigation.

https://wjactv.com/news/local/psp-man-found-dead-following-hours-long-standoff-snyder-township-new-years-day-blair-county-investigation-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound

On 01/01/2026, Alaska State Troopers responded to a Gradelle Avenue residence in Fairbanks after reports that 24 year old William Rexford was destroying property inside a family home and threatening to harm himself. Troopers engaged Rexford and discussed the situation with him. Without warning, Rexford went into the kitchen, grabbed a knife and charged directly at a trooper. Multiple troopers then opened fire, striking Rexford. He was pronounced dead at the home. Another man inside the home was also struck by police gunfire and taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation is conducting a review of the shooting, and the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions will independently evaluate the findings when the investigation is complete.

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2026/01/02/troopers-shoot-and-kill-man-injure-another-in-fairbanks-shooting/
https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/2026/01/02/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead-one-injured-new-years-day/

On 12/31/2025, a police pursuit initiated by Independence police ended in a deadly crash in Kansas City that killed an uninvolved person and critically injured others. According to reporting, Independence officers attempted to stop a vehicle that was later confirmed to be stolen. The driver continued driving, and police chased the vehicle from Independence into Kansas City. During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle crashed into another car, killing a bystander and causing serious injuries to additional occupants. Authorities have not publicly explained the specific reason for the initial stop, the speeds involved, or why the pursuit was continued into Kansas City. The crash and the actions of Independence police are under investigation.

https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-police-chase-ends-deadly-kansas-city-crash/
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article314124768.html
https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/01/police-chase-through-jackson-county-leaves-4-victims-injured-suspect-still-large/

On 01/01/2026, one person was found dead following a police standoff at a hotel in Grand Chute, Wisconsin. According to authorities, police responded to the hotel after reports of a disturbance involving an armed individual. Officers established a perimeter and attempted to negotiate with the person, resulting in a standoff that lasted for several hours. After the standoff concluded, the individual was found dead inside the hotel. Police stated the death appeared to be self-inflicted. No officers or bystanders were reported injured. Authorities have not released the person’s identity, age, or additional details about the events leading up to the standoff. The incident remains under investigation.

https://www.wsaw.com/2026/01/01/one-dead-after-standoff-at-hotel-grand-chute/

On 01/01/2026, Jesus Romo, 27, was killed in a vehicle crash that occurred after a police pursuit involving Clovis police. Police reported that officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by his brother, Julian Romo, and a high-speed chase followed through the city. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed, killing Jesus Romo, who was a passenger. Julian Romo survived the crash and was later charged with multiple felony offenses, including homicide by vehicle, related to his brother’s death. Reporting indicates that Jesus Romo was not the driver and did not control the vehicle during the pursuit. At the time of this update, police have not released the names of the officers involved. No information has been released indicating that body-worn camera footage has been made public. A review of social media shows discussion focused on the fact that the person who died was a passenger and a family member of the driver, with questions raised about the necessity and conduct of the pursuit.

https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/man-julian-romo-charged-with-homicide-after-high-speed-chase-on-new-years-day-ends-in-fatal-crash-jesus-romo-clovis-police-vehicular-homicide
https://kvia.com/news/2026/01/02/man-charged-after-high-speed-chase-ends-in-brothers-death/

On 01/01/2026, Gerald Lee Philpot Jr., 41, was killed by police officers in Chandler, Arizona, after an encounter that followed a 911 call he made in which he reportedly threatened to harm his young daughter, who was in the vehicle with him. Officers located his vehicle near McQueen Road and Chandler Boulevard and attempted to engage him. During the encounter, officers discharged their firearms, striking Philpot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The child was unharmed and later reunited with her mother. A knife was recovered from the vehicle, and the Mesa Police Department is leading the investigation into the shooting.

https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-police-near-mcqueen-road-and-chandler-boulevard

On 01/01/2026, a passenger was killed in the same crash on Papermill Drive in Knoxville following a Tennessee Highway Patrol pursuit. Police said the passenger was riding in the vehicle that troopers chased after an attempted stop. The pursuit ended in a serious crash, and the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol with assistance from local authorities. Two people were killed.

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/01/01/two-dead-after-tennessee-highway-patrol-chase-ends-knoxville-crash/

On 01/01/2026, Los Angeles police responded to a residence in the 500 block of West 37th Street regarding a reported domestic disturbance and a restraining order violation. Police identified 39 year old Lawrence Gonzales at the scene and attempted to detain him. During the encounter, police engaged Gonzales physically. Officers then fired their weapons, striking Gonzales. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His death occurred during the police response. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the shooting.

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2026/01/01/police-shoot-kill-suspect-in-san-pedro-confrontation/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/police-shoot-and-kill-man-san-pedro-confrontation/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/01/02/police-id-man-killed-during-confrontation-with-officers-in-san-pedro-2/

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