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On 01/22/2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers responded to a wrong-way crash on northbound Interstate 19 near kilometer marker 11 in Nogales after U.S. Border Patrol agents reported a vehicle fleeing from them. Authorities stated that the fleeing vehicle entered the northbound lanes traveling the wrong direction and collided head-on with another vehicle. Two occupants inside the fleeing vehicle died from injuries sustained in the collision. A third occupant in the fleeing vehicle was seriously injured. The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash also sustained serious injuries. After the crash, the driver of the fleeing vehicle exited and attempted to run but was taken into custody by law enforcement. Authorities identified the driver as Adolfo Hernandez Salazar. He was transported for medical evaluation and later booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail on multiple felony charges, including two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Interstate 19 northbound remained closed for several hours while investigators processed the crash scene.

https://www.kold.com/2026/01/23/interstate-19-northbound-closed-nogales-due-crash/
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On January 22, 2026 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Savannah Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting an individual armed with a firearm in downtown Savannah near West Congress Street and later Martin Luther King Jr Drive at Bay Street. Officers located the subject later identified as 27-year-old Mark Dennis Whibbey Jr of Seabrook, South Carolina, and issued repeated verbal commands to drop the firearm. Officers attempted to deploy a Taser, which was ineffective. Whibbey continued to walk with the firearm in his hand toward a populated Riverwalk area and, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, reached behind his back toward an object in his rear waistband. Five Savannah Police Department officers then discharged their weapons, striking Whibbey multiple times. Emergency medical aid was provided, but Whibbey was pronounced dead at the location. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting the independent inquiry into the use of force, and all involved officers are on administrative leave pending the outcome.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-police-shooting-mark-dennis-whibbey-jr/70112487
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-22/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-savannah
https://www.wtoc.com/2026/01/23/new-video-shows-seconds-before-shooting-between-savannah-police-mark-whibbey-jr/
https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-police-plant-riverside/70095326

On January 22, 2026 at about 10:00 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies located 23-year-old Jaque Rabon of Loma Linda in the parking lot of the Magnolia Tyler Shopping Center in Riverside while attempting to serve an outstanding arrest warrant. During the contact police said a lethal force encounter occurred, and Rabon was struck and later pronounced dead at the location. San Bernardino Sheriff’s officials have provided limited detail about what led to the shooting and have not released whether a weapon was recovered; family members and some witnesses have stated Rabon was unarmed at the time. The California Department of Justice has taken over the independent review under state AB 1506 procedures and continues its investigation.

https://patch.com/california/banning-beaumont/deputies-fatally-shoot-man-busy-rivco-shopping-center-report
https://abc7.com/post/san-bernardino-deputies-fatally-shoot-man-parking-lot-riverside-shopping-center/18451459/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/01/24/loma-linda-man-23-killed-in-riverside-by-san-bernardino-law-enforcement/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-justice-for-jaque-rabons-tragic-loss

On January 21, 2026, San Jose Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of an armed carjacking at a San Jose car dealership. A suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Mohamed Husien of Davis, stole a vehicle and fled, leading officers into a multi-jurisdiction pursuit that took them into Hollister and San Benito County before returning to San Jose. During the pursuit, the suspect engaged in multiple confrontations with law enforcement and was armed with a handgun. At approximately 3:53 PM near Julian Street and Highway 87, Husien collided with another vehicle and exited his car, firing rounds and fracturing the skull of an SJPD sergeant. Officers returned fire; Husien was struck, and a responding patrol vehicle also struck him. He was pronounced dead at the location. An SJPD sergeant injured in the incident was hospitalized in stable but critical condition and is expected to survive. The incident is under investigation by the San Jose Police Department’s Homicide Unit, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, SJPD Internal Affairs, and the Office of the Independent Police Auditor. Body-worn cameras were activated during the encounter.

https://abc7news.com/post/san-jose-officer-injured-armed-carjacking-suspect-dead-following-shootout-chase/
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-jose-police-shooting-carjacking-chase/
https://www.ktvu.com/news/san-jose-officer-shot-after-carjacking-chase

On January 21, 2026, Grand Prairie Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Tahoe on Interstate 30 near Dallas, suspecting the driver of driving under the influence. The driver fled from officers, leading to a police pursuit. According to police, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over near Cockrell Hill Road. The driver was ejected from the SUV and pronounced dead at the location. Authorities reported numerous alcohol containers in the vehicle and believe the driver was intoxicated at the time. The crash remains under investigation by law enforcement agencies.

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/suspect-dies-following-police-chase-rollover-crash-dallas/
https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-chase-rollover-i-30

On January 21, 2026 at about 3:30 a.m., South Bend Police Department attempted to stop a stolen GMC Sierra near South and Fellows Streets. The driver, later identified as 31-year-old Tyler Straub of Mishawaka, did not stop and led officers on a short pursuit. According to police, Straub ran a red light at the intersection of Sample Street and Michigan Street and struck a Chevrolet Cruze, driven by 58-year-old Pedro Rosales of South Bend. Rosales was seriously injured and later died at a hospital. Straub and his passenger, 24-year-old Janet Binion, were taken to a hospital for treatment of their injuries and later arrested; Rosales’ name was publicly released once family was notified. No South Bend police vehicle was reported to have struck Rosales; the collision occurred when the fleeing suspect’s vehicle ran a red light. The crash remains under investigation by the St. Joseph County FACT and the South Bend Police Department’s Pursuit Review Committee.

https://www.wvpe.org/2026-01-21/man-killed-in-crash-with-auto-theft-suspect-chased-by-south-bend-police
https://www.wndu.com/2026/01/21/intersection-sample-michigan-streets-is-currently-closed-crash-south-bend/
https://www.wsbt.com/news/local/breaking-police-chase-ends-in-crash-at-main-sample-intersection-closed-investigation-injuries-officers-attempt-stop-vehicle-car-south-side-downtown-crash-in-sample-michigan-condition-unknown-south-bend-indiana
https://www.abc57.com/news/crash-leaves-sample-and-michigan-street-intersection-closed-for-morning

On 01/21/2026 at about 8:20 p.m., Yuma Police Department officers on patrol attempted to detain the driver of a vehicle leaving a residence where law enforcement had been conducting surveillance for suspected drug activity. Officers initially attempted a traffic stop; the driver did not stop and continued driving. Police located the vehicle near Colorado Street and 9th/10th Avenues, where it entered a dead-end alley. According to a preliminary body-worn camera review released by YPD, the driver appeared to use the vehicle in a manner that endangered officers, pinning one against a fence and driving toward another. Two officers discharged their firearms, striking 58-year-old Sergio Mencia Ramos. Officers immediately rendered aid, but Ramos was pronounced dead at the location. A passenger in the vehicle, a 42-year-old male, was not injured. No members of the public were reported injured. The Yuma Regional Critical Incident Response Team has been activated to conduct an independent investigation. Officers involved were placed on modified duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
 

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/driver-shot-killed-arizona-officers-during-traffic-stop-pd

On 01/21/2026 in Las Vegas Valley, officers from the North Las Vegas Police Department located a stolen Salvation Army transit bus reported earlier and began a pursuit after the driver did not stop and continued driving erratically at high speed. Metro Police air units monitored the stolen bus as it traveled across the valley. The bus ran a red light at the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Grand Canyon Drive, colliding with a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, later identified by police as 28-year-old Ali Moussaoui, was pronounced dead at the scene. The stolen bus driver was apprehended by North Las Vegas and Las Vegas police officers after fleeing on foot. The Clark County Department of Justice is investigating the fatal crash and pursuit.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/police-fatal-crash-in-north-las-vegas-involves-stolen-salvation-army-bus-3610445/
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/motorcyclist-killed-after-stolen-bus-runs-red-light-in-las-vegas/
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/01/22/motorcyclist-killed-after-stolen-bus-crash-las-vegas/
https://news3lv.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-involving-stolen-salvation-army-bus

On January 21, 2026, officers responded to an armed robbery at an AT&T store in Elyria involving a Brink’s armored truck, during which the suspect allegedly forced the truck driver at gunpoint and stole cash. Police located the suspect vehicle and initiated a multi-jurisdiction pursuit into North Olmsted, reaching high speeds. Stop sticks were deployed, immobilizing the vehicle. The suspect exited and ran to a nearby apartment complex, where he allegedly took a woman and her four children hostage at gunpoint. Video footage shows the suspect inside the apartment with the family. An Elyria police officer then discharged his firearm, striking the suspect. Officers recovered a firearm believed to belong to the suspect at the scene. The suspect was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an independent review of the officer-involved shooting. Police said the suspect’s actions posed a deadly threat to the family.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/01/22/medical-examiner-identifies-man-who-led-police-chase-after-robbery-involving-brinks-truck-elyria/
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/robbery-suspect-injured-in-elyria-police-shooting

On 01/21/2026, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence in the 800 block of Hay Meadow Drive for a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. Deputies reported that a man inside the home made threats toward law enforcement and refused commands to exit. The Richmond County SWAT team responded and established a perimeter. Deputies negotiated with the individual for more than an hour. During the standoff, deputies heard a gunshot from inside the residence. SWAT officers entered the home and located the man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He died at the location. Law enforcement did not report discharging firearms during the incident. Authorities have not publicly released the man’s name or age.

https://www.wrdw.com/2026/01/21/richmond-county-swat-team-responds-2-calls-one-them-fatal/

On January 21, 2026, deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office were in the 1900 block of Young Road in Lithonia to serve an eviction order when 49-year-old Jared Toombs opened the door with a gun visible and then closed it, prompting officers to surround the home. Deputies and SWAT negotiators attempted to get Toombs to surrender peacefully. After a nearly 12-hour standoff that included the use of tear gas and negotiation efforts, officers attempted to enter the residence. Toombs fired at law enforcement, and officers returned fire, striking him. Toombs was transported to a hospital and later died from his injuries. No officers were reported injured in the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation at the request of the DeKalb County Police Department.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-22/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-lithonia
https://www.wsbradio.com/news/crime-and-law/man-killed-after-lengthy-swat-standoff-dekalb-county/YOKEUUSQ5BB7JAOEPZ4NM2EARI/

On January 21, 2026, Illinois State Police troopers pursued a vehicle that had fled from a traffic stop in Tazewell County initiated by Washington Police Department officers for a criminal sexual assault warrant. Troopers deployed tire deflation devices on Interstate 55 southbound near the Sangamon Avenue exit in Springfield, causing the vehicle to become disabled. When officers approached the vehicle, they discovered the driver had suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The individual was transported to a local hospital and later died from the self-inflicted injury. Illinois State Police describe the incident as an ongoing investigation and have not released further details or whether a weapon was found. No shots were reported to have been fired by law enforcement during the encounter that ended the chase.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-police-chase-ends-in-springfield-and-with-shooting/

On 01/20/2026 at approximately 9:14 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Bank Street for a report of a person threatening another with a firearm. A 911 caller described the individual, who then fled the area on a bicycle. Officers located a man matching the description in the 6500 block of Eastern Avenue near the Interstate 95 southbound ramp. As officers attempted to detain him, a struggle ensued. According to police and body-worn camera footage released later, the man pulled a revolver and discharged it during the encounter. Multiple officers then returned fire, striking the man. Officers provided emergency aid until EMS arrived, but the man died at the location. No officers were injured. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is conducting the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, and involved officers have been placed on administrative duty per department protocol.

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/investigation-police-involved-shooting-southeast-baltimore
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-police-shooting-involving-officers-southeast-baltimore/70068268

On January 20, 2026, Wichita Police Department officers responded just after 1:00 a.m. to a disturbance call at an apartment complex in the 2300 block of North Woodlawn Avenue. Officers knocked on the apartment door and identified themselves. According to police, a man inside threatened to retrieve a gun and the officers withdrew from the doorway. The man then exited the apartment with a firearm and pointed it at officers. Officers discharged their weapons, striking the man. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. A second individual present in the apartment was taken into custody. The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Deaundre Daevon Hill was later identified as the man killed.

https://www.kake.com/home/one-man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting/article_7231face-8545-4b88-950f-89d0569d9a7c.html
https://www.kake.com/home/authorities-identify-man-fatally-shot-by-wichita-police-after-pointing-gun-at-officers/article_d4671dc4-d1ea-4c95-aa50-7153ded86c13.html
https://www.kwch.com/2026/01/20/one-dead-officer-involved-shooting-ne-wichita/

On January 20, 2026, Ontario Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 10 after observing criminal activity. The driver did not stop and a pursuit ensued eastbound on I-10. During the chase, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and collided with a concrete barrier. The driver was extricated from the vehicle and later died from injuries sustained in the crash. Law enforcement vehicles were not reported to have struck the driver; the fatal injuries resulted from the crash during the pursuit. The California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene and are reviewing the circumstances of the pursuit and collision.

https://kfiam640.iheart.com/featured/la-local-news/content/2026-01-20-suspect-dies-in-crash-after-police-chase-in-ontario/
https://abc7.com/post/suspect-crashes-dies-off-10-freeway-ontario-police-chase/18437581/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/driver-dies-crash-ontario-police-pursuit/

On 01/21/2026, Anaheim Police Department officers chased a driver through Orange County at high speed for reasons that have not been publicly disclosed. The pursuit ended at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Bradford Avenue in Placentia, where the chased vehicle collided with multiple other vehicles. Authorities confirmed that a bystander was killed in the crash. Several additional vehicles were damaged, and other occupants were evaluated at the scene.

https://abc7.com/post/police-chase-ends-deadly-crash-placentia/18446691/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/1-killed-in-multi-vehicle-crash-during-anaheim-police-pursuit/

On 01/19/2026, Newark Police Department officers confronted multiple individuals near Ross Street and Evergreen Avenue in Newark. During the encounter, an officer fired his weapon, striking Wali Bey, 43, and another person. Police transported both individuals to a hospital, where Bey was pronounced dead. The second person survived and remained hospitalized with injuries. Authorities have not publicly released the officer’s name. Police have not publicly detailed whether Bey fired a weapon or whether a firearm was recovered. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability assumed control of the investigation pursuant to state policy governing police use of force. Family members and community members held a vigil and publicly questioned the circumstances leading to the shooting.

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/newark-shooting-latest
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/newark-nj-police-involved-shooting-hanford-street/
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/new-jersey/newark-police-officer-shooting-update/6446870/

On January 18, 2026, Washington State Patrol troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle traveling southbound on State Route 509 near Port of Tacoma Road. The driver fled from officers at high speed. The vehicle lost control and collided with a power pole near 21st Street and Pacific Avenue. The front-seat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a rear-seat passenger suffered serious injuries and were transported to a hospital. The driver was taken into custody and faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicle, DUI, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault. Authorities have not publicly released names of the deceased or the troopers involved in the pursuit. Reporting does not detail whether any body-worn or dash camera footage has been released.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/tacoma-crash-after-pursuit-leaves-one-dead-two-injured/281-8f7d4a2f-4c54-4c64-bc77-6e7d8c3e6e0a

On January 18, 2026, Washington State Patrol troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle traveling southbound on State Route 509 near Port of Tacoma Road. The driver fled from officers at high speed. The vehicle lost control and collided with a power pole near 21st Street and Pacific Avenue. The front-seat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a rear-seat passenger suffered serious injuries and were transported to a hospital. The driver was taken into custody and faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicle, DUI, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault. Authorities have not publicly released names of the deceased or the troopers involved in the pursuit. Reporting does not detail whether any body-worn or dash camera footage has been released.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/tacoma-crash-after-pursuit-leaves-one-dead-two-injured/281-8f7d4a2f-4c54-4c64-bc77-6e7d8c3e6e0a

On 01/18/2026, Marina Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop near Marina Heights Drive and Arroyo Drive in Marina. During the stop, officers opened fire and killed Ronald Tinsley, 46, of Seaside. Police said Tinsley had a firearm, and officers recovered a handgun at the location. Authorities have not publicly detailed the sequence of actions that led officers to fire. Officers pronounced Tinsley dead shortly after the shooting. Family members publicly identified him and called for transparency, requesting the release of body camera footage and a clear explanation of what occurred during the stop. The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is leading the review of the shooting. Officials have not announced whether body camera footage has been released.

https://www.ksbw.com/article/sons-mother-deadly-marina-police-shooting/70053921
https://www.ksbw.com/article/person-shot-marina-police-road-closures-1768855116/70051833
https://www.ksbw.com/article/family-identifies-man-killed-in-deadly-marina-police-shooting/70041697

On 01/18/2026, Watertown Police Department officers responded to a domestic incident on South Rutland Street. Police located a man inside a vehicle and established a perimeter. Officers ordered him to exit and attempted to communicate with him during the standoff. Police said the man had a firearm while inside the vehicle. During the encounter, the man shot himself. Officers entered the vehicle after the gunshot and confirmed he had sustained a self-inflicted wound. He was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Police stated there was no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities have not released the individual’s name. Officials have not announced whether body camera footage will be released.

https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/01/18/wpd-situation-over-no-threat/
https://www.newzjunky.com/wpd-update-s-rutland-st-incident/
https://www.informnny.com/abc50-now/one-person-dead-via-apparent-suicide-after-watertown-standoff/

On 01/18/2026, Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Kingston Springs Police Department officers responded to a domestic assault report on Big Tom Road in Kingston Springs. Police said a man threatened another person with a firearm inside the residence. The reported victim left the home before officers arrived. Law enforcement surrounded the residence and attempted to contact the man for several hours. Police said he had a rifle and refused commands to exit. Crisis negotiators and a tactical team continued communication efforts during the standoff. After negotiations did not result in surrender, officers entered the residence and located the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have not publicly released his name. Officials have not stated whether body camera or tactical video will be released.

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/cheatham-county/suspect-found-dead-after-standoff-in-kingston-springs/

On 01/18/2026, Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies and Guntersville Police Department officers responded to a domestic-related call on Meadowbrook Drive near the Blount County line on Highway 79 South in Marshall County. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Gary Jerome Jordan, 58, of Guntersville, who was inside a camper referenced in the call. According to law enforcement, Jordan had a firearm and engaged in an exchange of gunfire with deputies and officers. A SWAT team was activated and responded to the scene. After officers made entry into the camper, Jordan was found deceased from gunshot wounds. Marshall County officials stated that no deputies or police officers were injured in the incident. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency was notified in accordance with department policy, and the investigation has been turned over to the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation. Findings will be submitted to the Marshall County District Attorney’s Office. Authorities have not disclosed individual officer names or further tactical details.

https://www.waff.com/2026/01/29/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-marshall-county-identified/
https://www.wbrc.com/2026/01/18/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-marshall-county/

On the early morning of 01/18/2026, a marked Orlando Police Department cruiser entered the intersection of South Semoran Boulevard and Hoffner Avenue against a red light, colliding with a Jeep Patriot in which 92-year-old Milagros “Millie” Ortiz was a passenger. Ortiz was returning home with a friend from her weekly Saturday night bingo gathering—activities she loved and at which she was known for her lively spirit and dancing. Family and friends described her as the matriarch of a large extended family with numerous children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, fondly recalling her energy, music, and zest for life. The initial traffic crash report, provided by the family, attributed fault to the police cruiser for failing to yield the right of way. Ortiz was hospitalized after the collision and died at Orlando Regional Medical Center on 01/19/2026 surrounded by loved ones. Her family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump and is calling for accountability and transparency in the investigation, including release of video from the intersection and potential charges against the officer involved. The Orlando Police Department has opened an internal review while its Traffic Homicide Unit investigates. Orange and Osceola County State Attorney Monique Worrell said her office will determine whether criminal charges are appropriate; the investigation remains ongoing. The condition of the driver of the Jeep and the officer involved has been reported as hospitalized but details remain limited.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/21/orlando-police-car-runs-stoplight-kills-dancing-grandma/
https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2026/01/21/florida-grandma-killed-orlando-police-ran-red-light/
https://www.wesh.com/article/92-year-old-woman-dead-crash-orlando-police-cruiser/70067045/
https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-police-officer-ran-red-light-killed-92-year-old/70083248/

On early morning 01/18/2026, Snellville Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop when the driver of a Hyundai Elantra fled, prompting a high-speed pursuit. The vehicle continued north on Scenic Highway toward Lawrenceville before the driver lost control, struck a median barrier, then a mailbox and utility pole, and flipped several times. 19-year-old passenger Naveah McGowan was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other passengers were hospitalized with serious injuries. McGowan’s family described her as an aspiring hair stylist saving for her first car and apartment and remembered her as joyful and loving; relatives said she had initially resisted going out that night before agreeing to accompany a friend. During the pursuit, passengers repeatedly asked the driver to stop. Police have arrested the driver and are pursuing charges. The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is assisting in the investigation.

https://www.11alive.com/video/news/local/19-year-old-passenger-in-car-killed-after-pursuit-ends-with-crash/85-10cf442f-0ca0-476f-a02c-b35458f375a7
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/everybody-asking-please-just-stop-family-mourns-19-year-old-killed-high-speed-chase/BYSLHENZFNAFTEYRF26RIMSI4B

On 01/18/2026 at about 1:17 a.m., Cheyenne Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle that had struck a guardrail near West 9th Street and Deming Drive. Officers found the truck off the roadway and began searching the area for the driver. They located 22-year-old Aiden Hall running nearby and determined he was the owner. Hall showed signs of intoxication and admitted to consuming alcohol. Officers removed a pocketknife from his front pocket before handcuffing him and placing him in the back of a patrol vehicle as they prepared to conduct a DUI investigation. While Hall was secured in the vehicle and officers briefly stepped away, he was able to move his handcuffed hands from behind to in front of his body, retrieve a concealed firearm from his pants, and fatally shoot himself. Officers administered first aid until medical personnel arrived, but Hall was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cheyenne Police Department later released that it had conducted a comprehensive internal investigation, identified a policy violation related to the search and transport procedures, and updated training and policies on handling individuals in custody. Hall’s family described him as a kind young man who loved learning and was training to be an electrician.

https://wyofile.com/handcuffed-man-uses-gun-to-kill-himself-in-cheyenne-police-vehicle-department-says/
https://kgab.com/cheyenne-police-investigation-in-custody-death/

On the evening of 01/17/2026, deputies with the Baker County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic violence incident at a residence off Harry Rewis Road in northern Macclenny, Baker County, Florida. On arrival, law enforcement encountered gunfire from inside the home. Deputies returned fire, critically wounding the man identified as 36-year-old Marcus Shane Hodges, who died later at a hospital. Earlier in the incident, Hodges had fatally shot his father, 60-year-old Marcus Gene Hodges, inside the residence. A Baker County deputy was struck in the arm by gunfire during the confrontation and was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; authorities later released him from medical care. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been called to investigate the officer-involved shooting. Family and community details about the victims’ lives have not been released in the available public reporting.

https://www.wcjb.com/2026/01/18/police-officer-shot-baker-county/
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/deputy-shot-baker-county-harry-rewis-road-domestic-violence/77-43c6a194-df77-4995-b7e5-f12b91278fb1
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/01/18/suspect-dies-in-hospital-after-killing-his-father-shooting-baker-county-deputy-sheriffs-office-says/

On the morning of 01/16/2026 at approximately 4:55 a.m., officers with the Wellton Police Department in southwest Arizona responded to reports of a stabbing on Dome Street. Upon arrival, the situation escalated into an officer-involved shooting when an individual engaged with responding officers. Law enforcement discharged their duty weapons, striking the person, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said no officers were injured during the incident. The Yuma Regional Critical Incident Response Team assumed the investigation and is conducting an independent review of the shooting. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased, and no further details about the circumstances that led to the shooting have been publicly disclosed.

https://www.kold.com/video/2026/01/16/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-east-yuma/
https://kyma.com/news/top-stories/2026/01/16/one-person-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-wellton/
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/16/1-dead-after-police-shooting-southwest-arizona/

On 01/16/2026, a Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 37-year-old Gideon Guy Griffin on Mono Way in East Sonora. The deputy activated emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop. Griffin did not stop and continued driving, prompting a pursuit along Mono Way. During the pursuit, Griffin lost control of the vehicle near Hillsdale Drive, left the roadway, and crashed. Emergency responders arrived and pronounced Griffin dead at the crash site. Authorities have not released detailed information about speeds involved or the original reason for the attempted stop. Officials have not announced whether dash camera or body-worn camera footage will be released. The California Highway Patrol is assisting with the crash investigation.

https://www.uniondemocrat.com/news/article_6b544e94-a394-479d-9d95-d10076f9e018.html

On 01/16/2026, deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Caraway Apartments in the 7400 block of North Broadway in Northglenn on reports of a man firing a gun. Deputies located a 33-year-old man in the parking lot area. Authorities said the man had a firearm and exchanged gunfire with responding deputies. During the confrontation, a deputy was shot and transported to a hospital in stable condition. Deputies fired their weapons, striking the man. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has not released his name pending notification of next of kin. The 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting. Officials have not announced whether body-worn camera footage has been released.

https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/01/16/adams-county-deputy-who-was-shot-in-stable-condition-another-man-dies-in-hospital/

On the afternoon of 01/15/2026, detectives with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve an arrest warrant on a 55-year-old man at his home on the 3200 block of Carrigan Road in Fort Gratiot Township for criminal sexual conduct charges. As deputies approached the residence just before 12:30 p.m., they heard a single gunshot from inside. Officers entered the home and found the man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound; life-saving measures were attempted but he was pronounced dead at the scene. While searching the home, deputies discovered an object that appeared to be an explosive device, prompting evacuation of nearby residences and the call-out of the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad, which later determined the object was a realistic prop and not explosive. The man was the only person at the residence, and no deputies or civilians were injured during the incident. The Michigan State Police is assisting with the investigation.
 

https://www.sanilacbroadcasting.com/2026/01/16/fort-gratiot-man-sought-on-criminal-sexual-conduct-warrant-takes-life-before-arrest/
https://thumbnet.net/wire/headlines/01084_Fatal_Incident_During_Warrant_Service_In_Fort_Gratiot_Township_045916.php
https://thumbnetnews.com/fort-gratiot-fatal-warrant-service-incident/

On 01/15/2026 just after noon, deputies from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office made contact with a suspect at the Culver’s on State Road 200 in Yulee who was wanted in connection with an alleged stolen vehicle from Southwest Florida. The suspect was placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle after being handcuffed. While in custody, the suspect had a concealed firearm that discharged, resulting in a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the backseat of the patrol car. Nassau County Fire Rescue responded and rendered aid, but the suspect died from their injuries. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been called to conduct an independent investigation into the in-custody death, and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an internal review to determine if any policy violations occurred. The identity, age, gender, and race of the individual have not been publicly released. The deputy involved was not injured during the incident.

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/in-custody-suspect-dies-gun-discharge-in-nassau-county-sheriffs-office-says/77-029eb90a-2a2f-418d-8283-6a74f5cdf93d
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/01/15/fdle-investigating-in-custody-death-of-man-who-accidentally-shot-himself-while-in-nassau-county-deputy-patrol-car/
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/fdle-investigating-nassau-county-in-custody-death/4M7LP5R2EVFZDNJAFP4WGQER3M/
https://spotonflorida.com/northeast-florida/5926794/in-custody-suspect-dies-after-concealed.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6p1n3u2fYw

On 01/15/2026 just before 4 p.m., Chamblee Police Department officers responded to a reported shoplifting call at the Walmart on Chamblee Tucker Road in Chamblee. Officers located Travis Damonta Harris, 29, inside the store and attempted to detain him. Officers engaged in a brief physical struggle with Harris, and he ran from the store across Chamblee Tucker Road toward The Oliver apartment complex. Police said Harris had a handgun during the foot pursuit and fired one round while running; no officers were struck. Officers followed Harris into the apartment complex parking lot and repeatedly ordered him to drop the gun. Police said Harris continued moving while holding the handgun. Multiple officers fired their weapons, striking him. Officers rendered medical aid until emergency personnel arrived, and Harris was pronounced dead. One officer received treatment at the location for minor injuries. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation at the request of the Chamblee Police Department. Officials have not announced whether body-worn camera footage has been released.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/01/15/man-shot-killed-by-chamblee-officers-responding-walmart-shoplifting-call/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/shoplifting-suspect-shot-by-police-killed-after-running-chamblee-walmart/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/chamblee-tucker-road-shooting-gbi-confirms-officer-involved

On 01/15/2026, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempted to stop a motorcycle in Medina County. Police said the driver did not stop, and troopers escalated a pursuit that continued east into Bexar County toward San Antonio. During the pursuit, the motorcycle left the roadway near Loop 1604 and crashed. Damien Kisner, 21, was ejected from the motorcycle. Emergency responders transported him to University Hospital in San Antonio, where he was pronounced dead. Police did not report any firearm involvement. Public reporting confirms the pursuit crossed county lines before the crash occurred. No officer names have been publicly released.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/01/16/man-ejected-killed-in-crash-after-fleeing-from-authorities-in-multi-county-chase-dps-says/
https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/motorcyclist-chased-from-medina-county-20055589.php

On 01/15/2026, Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 15900 block of Ridlon Street near Sheldon Road in Channelview after receiving reports of a man claiming to be a police officer and behaving suspiciously at a residence. Deputies contacted the man outside the home and asked for identification. Authorities stated the encounter escalated, and a deputy discharged a firearm, striking the man. The man was pronounced dead at the location. Initial reporting did not confirm whether a firearm or other weapon was recovered. Officials stated deputies were not injured. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Division are conducting the investigation in accordance with department policy.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/15/person-shot-by-deputy-in-east-harris-county/
https://abc13.com/post/police-shooting-channelview-leaves-person-dead-deputies-not-hurt-hcso-says/18410826/

On 01/15/2026, Jeffersonville Police Department officers went to the 800 block of Marigold Drive to serve a search warrant related to an investigation into allegations of child molestation. Officers made contact with a woman and a child outside the residence before approaching the home. While officers were present and preparing to execute the warrant, a gunshot was heard from inside. Officers entered and located 63-year-old William “Bill” McCoy with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the residence. The woman and child were not physically injured. Indiana State Police are assisting with the investigation into the death.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/jeffersonville-man-suspected-of-child-molestation-dies-by-suicide-while-officers-serve-warrant/article_67e07560-481f-46a2-8a81-755757d57e2c.html
https://www.wave3.com/2026/01/16/jeffersonville-police-find-suspect-shot-dead-while-executing-warrant-child-molestation-case/

On 01/15/2026, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Enforcement Team agents and Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a residence in the 100 block of Middle Road in Collins to execute an arrest warrant issued out of Emanuel County for Clinton Wayne Scarboro, 35, of Uvalda. Agents attempted to contact Scarboro inside the home and issued repeated commands. Authorities reported deploying pepper-based chemical agents into the residence when he did not respond. After those efforts failed, agents sent a robot into the home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the robot’s camera showed Scarboro seated on the floor with an apparent gunshot wound and a firearm near his hand. Agents entered the residence, removed Scarboro, and turned him over to emergency medical personnel. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The GBI Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct the autopsy, and the completed case file will be submitted to the Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-15/gbi-investigates-death-tattnall-county

On 01/14/2026, Lee County deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on Crestwell Court in St. James City. Deputies encountered Alex Paul Jordan, 37, inside the home. Police said Jordan had a firearm during the encounter. Deputies opened fire, striking Jordan. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Sheriff Carmine Marceno publicly identified Jordan later that day. Authorities stated deputies were investigating an active domestic disturbance when the shooting occurred. Law enforcement has not released the names of the deputies involved. Body-worn camera footage status has not been publicly detailed in initial reporting. Court records show Jordan had prior domestic violence-related cases and previous law enforcement responses at the same address. Per agency policy, deputies involved were placed on administrative leave pending review.

https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/14/st-james-city-officer-involved-shooting-leaves-suspect-dead/88185048007/
https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2026/01/14/lcso-deputy-shoots-armed-suspect-in-st-james-city/
https://countryherald.com/news/lee-county-fl-police-alert-officer-involved-shooting-leaves-suspect-dead/

On 01/14/2026, Alamogordo Police Department officers responded shortly before midnight to a reported burglary near 1st Street and Virginia Avenue in Alamogordo. Officers encountered Anthony Zane Blalock, 41, during the response. Police said Blalock was holding a knife. Officers gave verbal commands and then opened fire, striking him. Blalock died at the location. Authorities have not publicly released the names of the officers involved. New Mexico State Police took control of the investigation in accordance with standard protocol for officer-involved shootings. Law enforcement has not released body-worn camera footage or additional timeline details in early reporting.

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/358394/alamogordo-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-deceased-no-officers-hurt
https://www.koat.com/article/nmsp-investigating-police-shooting-in-alamogordo/70002112
https://kvia.com/news/new-mexico/2026/01/14/nmsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-alamogordo/
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/man-killed-in-police-shooting-in-alamogordo-nmsp-investigating/

On 01/14/2026, Gainesville Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at Imeca Lumber & Hardware on East University Avenue. Police determined that Justin Dewayne Long, 31, shot and killed 23-year-old Eduardo Pardo Rodriguez inside the business. Long left the area in a vehicle. Officers located him near East University Avenue and Waldo Road and attempted to stop him. Police said Long fired at officers during the encounter, striking two officers. Officers opened fire, striking Long. Officers transported him to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Authorities have not publicly released the names of the officers involved. Law enforcement has not yet detailed the status of body-worn camera footage in initial reporting.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/01/14/at-least-1-police-officer-injured-in-shooting-in-gainesville-sheriffs-office-says/
https://www.wuft.org/fresh-take-florida/2026-01-14/hellacious-gun-battle-two-dead-two-police-officers-wounded-after-morning-shoot-out-in-city-streets
https://www.wcjb.com/2026/01/15/selected-randomly-gunman-killed-lumber-store-employee-shot-2-gainesville-officers-chief-says/