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

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

On 05/02/2026, Eau Claire County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 5500 block of Olson Drive after reports of a disturbance involving a man with a gun. Deputies located the man outside the residence. Police said the situation escalated and deputies opened fire, killing him. Authorities have not publicly released the identity of the man who died. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting. Deputies involved in the shooting were placed on administrative assignment during the investigation.

https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/dci-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-eau-claire-county/article_edb351ea-d00b-486d-9a9b-75d99275e91f.html

On 05/02/2026, Johnson County deputies responded to reports of a 17 year old girl suffering a gunshot wound inside a vehicle near Missouri Highway 131 and U.S. Highway 50. Police said Saveion McConnell, 19, left the area before deputies arrived. Nearly two hours later, a Lafayette County deputy, Johnson County deputy, and Odessa police officer encountered McConnell and another man walking near U.S. Highway 50 and NW 1601 Road. Police said McConnell matched the description of the person they were seeking and ran when officers approached. During the pursuit, a Lafayette County deputy struck McConnell with a patrol vehicle before McConnell continued running. A Lafayette County deputy then opened fire, striking and killing him. Authorities said no weapon was recovered from McConnell or the surrounding area. Family members and witnesses disputed the police account and said McConnell had his hands raised when he was shot, while the Missouri State Highway Patrol stated body camera footage did not support that claim. McConnell’s family announced plans to seek legal counsel. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the shooting.

https://www.kmzu.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-johnson-county/article_4c230849-f89c-4633-902c-b789d811d1c7.html
https://www.kctv5.com/2026/05/05/mother-speaks-out-after-lees-summit-north-grad-shot-killed-by-lafayette-county-deputy/
https://www.kmbc.com/article/family-seeks-answers-after-lafayette-county-deputy-shoots-kills-19-year-old-man/71210353
https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/19-year-old-suspect-shot-killed-by-police-following-shooting-that-injured-teen

On 05/01/2026, Virginia police officers responded to the 300 block of 2nd Avenue South after reports of a man wearing a ski mask and waving what appeared to be a handgun. Police said officers found the man walking on the sidewalk holding what appeared to be a handgun. Police stated the man did not comply with commands to drop the weapon and pointed it toward officers. An officer opened fire, striking him. Officers transported the man to a hospital, where he died. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting. The officer involved was placed on critical incident leave. Police said body cameras were activated during the encounter.

https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/05/01/breaking-investigators-responding-officer-involved-shooting-virginia/
https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/05/02/neighbors-shaken-after-virginia-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox9.com/news/bca-use-of-force-investigation-virginia-mn-may-1-2026
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/minnesota-bca-responding-to-use-of-force-incident-in-virginia/89-e245948d-486d-4b73-8657-1595070539e0

On 05/01/2026, West Virginia State Police troopers and Berkeley County sheriff’s deputies responded to the Green Frog Bar on WV Route 45 East in Martinsburg after reports that a man threatened to “shoot up” the bar. Police said the man left the bar and entered a vehicle in the parking lot. Deputies and troopers arrived at approximately the same time and confronted him inside the vehicle. Police stated the man refused commands and had a handgun. Officers opened fire and killed him. Medical personnel responded but he was pronounced dead. Four West Virginia State Police troopers were placed on administrative leave following the shooting while the investigation continues.

https://wvmetronews.com/2026/05/01/man-dead-in-berkeley-county-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/state-police-officer-involved-shooting-occurs-near-martinsburg-bar/article_9e06bb42-78ad-4f46-bf24-9959c81b0862.html
https://panhandlenewsnetwork.com/2026/05/01/bcs-shares-info-on-officer-involved-shooting/

On 05/01/2026, Johnson County deputies responded around 2 a.m. to reports of a shooting near Missouri Highway 131 and U.S. Highway 50. Deputies found a 17 year old girl inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound. Police later located two men in the area and said one matched the description of the shooter. Police chased the 19 year old after he ran from officers. A Lafayette County deputy and an Odessa police officer pursued him. About one minute after officers made contact with him, the deputy opened fire and struck him. Police transported him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the shooting. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office continues investigating the shooting that injured the teenage girl.

https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/19-year-old-suspect-shot-killed-by-police-following-shooting-that-injured-teen
https://www.kctv5.com/2026/05/01/deputy-shoots-kills-19-year-old-suspect-after-teen-girl-found-shot-car/

On 05/01/2026, Ottawa Police Department officers responded to a disturbance near S Locust Street and W 5th Street. During the encounter, a man shot and wounded an Ottawa police officer. Police established a perimeter and began a standoff that lasted several hours. During the standoff, the man fatally shot himself. The injured officer was transported to a hospital with injuries reported as non-life-threatening. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.

https://www.ksnt.com/news/crime/ottawa-police-officer-injured-in-shooting-friday-evening/
https://www.wibw.com/2026/05/02/new-details-officer-shot-suspect-dead-after-hours-long-ottawa-standoff/

On 04/30/2026, Madison police officers responded to a domestic violence report involving an injured woman with head lacerations at a residence on Wolf Trails Drive in Madison. Police later located Clinton Toland at a home on Adams Drive. Officers entered the residence after receiving permission from the homeowner and confronted Toland inside. Police said Toland pulled out a handgun and locked himself inside a bathroom. Officers heard what they believed was a gunshot moments later. Police forced the bathroom door open and found Toland dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers fired their weapons. Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/madison-man-dies-by-apparent-suicide-during-brief-standoff-with-police/article_b6428381-4adf-45e8-9632-b9ab72fe735c.html
https://www.madisoncourier.com/news/domestic-assault-ends-in-suspects-death-by-self-inflicted-gunshot/article_c60bb6eb-70a8-54ee-aae8-cfd0deb81853.html

On 04/29/2026, Richfield police officers responded to reports of a person entering vehicles in the 7500 block of Morgan Avenue South. Officers located Desaver Hollis nearby and chased him on foot after he ran. Police said Hollis fired a handgun during the pursuit, striking an officer in the hand. Officers returned fire and killed him. The injured officer was transported to a hospital and later released. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting.

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/police-kill-car-prowler-in-richfield-officer-shot-in-hand-during-reported-gunfight
https://www.facebook.com/RichfieldPD/posts/pfbid0Er8GeGXWhbh3Dii9SZfDEYmtzpR6GdVttFBBrTbM3giY61bMzZWHdHtBvBgQ2anEl
https://www.startribune.com/man-who-died-in-exchange-of-gunfire-with-richfield-police-identified-as-27-year-old/601832118

On 04/29/2026, Phoenix police responded to reports of a disturbance near 7th Avenue and McDowell Road. Police said officers found two adults, including one person suffering from a gunshot wound and another with a head injury. During the confrontation, Phoenix police opened fire and killed a man. Phoenix Fire personnel responded to the area and pronounced him dead. Police closed nearby roads while investigators processed the area. Additional details about what led to the shooting were not immediately released.

https://ktar.com/arizona-news/police-shooting-phoenix-dead-2/5854313/
https://www.12news.com/video/news/man-dies-after-shooting-involving-phoenix-police-officers/75-89722240-0c80-4cd0-a08a-d0a6bf0005f9
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1650086

On 04/29/2026, Twin Falls police responded to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center after reports that a man stabbed another person. Police said officers located the man outside the hospital area. During the confrontation, Twin Falls police opened fire and killed him. Authorities said the stabbing victim was transported for medical treatment. Police closed nearby roads while investigators processed the area. Additional details about what led to the shooting and the condition of the stabbing victim were not immediately released.

https://www.kmvt.com/2026/04/29/stabbing-suspect-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement-police-say/
https://www.facebook.com/twinfallspolice/posts/on-wednesday-april-29-2026-at-approximately-107-pm-officers-responded-to-st-luke/1417863370385694/
https://www.kmvt.com/

On 04/29/2026, Columbus police officers attempted a traffic stop near East 16th Avenue and Hamilton Avenue in the South Linden neighborhood. Police said the vehicle stopped briefly before Chantez Loury got out and ran. Officers located him nearby. Police stated Loury fired a handgun during the encounter, striking an officer in the hand. Officers returned fire and killed him. The injured officer was transported to a hospital and later released. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting.

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/29/police-officer-shot-traffic-stop-columbus-ohio/89864857007/
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/large-police-presence-in-north-columbus-16th-hamilton-ave
https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2026/04/30/columbus-officer-shot-linden
https://www.whio.com/news/local/suspect-dead-officer-injured-after-traffic-stop-shooting-ohio-police-say/3VOXG5CEANHTXBLMV3IGACFIIA/

On 04/29/2026, Richfield police responded at approximately 3:24 a.m. to reports of a car prowler in the 7500 block of Morgan Avenue South. Officers located a man in the area and police said he ran from officers, leading to a foot chase. During the pursuit, police said the man displayed a firearm and exchanged gunfire with officers. Multiple officers opened fire, killing him.

A Richfield police officer was shot in the hand during the exchange and was transported to a hospital for treatment. Police established a large perimeter near an apartment complex north of Best Buy’s corporate headquarters while investigators processed the area. Westbound 76th Street was temporarily closed during the investigation.

Authorities had not publicly released the man’s identity as of 04/30/2026. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting

https://www.fox9.com/news/richfield-officer-involved-shooting-april-29-2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkViH3W4ueo
https://www.facebook.com/CBSMinnesota/videos/breaking-news-police-in-richfield-mn-say-an-officer-was-shot-and-a-suspect-kille/1523286666015187/

On 04/29/2026, Gadsden police conducted a Street Crimes and Narcotics Unit investigation that escalated into a vehicle chase through the Alabama City area. Police deployed spike strips and pursued the vehicle to the Noccalula Falls Campground after the driver reportedly drove around a gate into the campground area. Two men exited the vehicle and ran from police. Officers took the driver into custody after a struggle. Corey Perez Green ran toward the gorge area, jumped over a fence, and fell approximately 60 feet into the gorge below. Officers and Gadsden Fire Department personnel performed life-saving measures, but Green died from his injuries. Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-police-chase-noccalula-falls/71174572
https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-gadsden-one-dead-after-fall-at-noccalula-falls-gorge-amid-police-chase-april-2026-fall-cliff-foot-chase-camp-grounds-investigation
https://www.wbrc.com/2026/04/30/1-dies-after-falling-60-feet-during-police-chase-noccalula-falls-another-arrested/

On 04/29/2026, North Las Vegas police responded to a crash near North 5th Street and East Centennial Parkway. Police said an officer-involved shooting occurred after the crash. Authorities closed lanes in the area during the investigation. Police later confirmed the shooting was fatal. Additional details about the circumstances leading to the shooting and the identity of the man killed have not yet been released. The North Las Vegas Police Department is investigating.

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/police-activity-blocks-lanes-at-north-las-vegas-intersection/
https://www.facebook.com/8NewsNOW/photos/update-north-las-vegas-police-are-investigating-an-officer-involved-shooting-fol/1387697793391780/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXvn6v9jtJU/

On 04/29/2026, Prince George’s County Police Department officers responded to a reported theft in progress at a business in the 11900 block of Livingston Road involving two men. An officer encountered the men as they left the business and the driver sped out of the parking lot. Police followed the vehicle on Indian Head Highway near Palmer Road. The vehicle crashed a short time later, killing the driver, later identified as 28-year-old Juan McMillian of Washington, D.C. A passenger survived with injuries reported as non-life-threatening. Police stated the officer was driving an unmarked vehicle and did not activate emergency lights or sirens. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division declined to investigate following a preliminary review.

https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/driver-dies-in-crash-after-reported-theft-in-fort-washington/
https://wjla.com/news/local/crash-deadly-prince-georges-county-maryland-fort-washington-palmer-road-indian-head-theft-organized-crime-crash-lights-sirens-license-plate-vehicle-retail-livingston-road
https://dailyvoice.com/md/fort-washington/shoplifting-call-in-fort-washington-turns-deadly-when-suspects-crash-after-fleeing-police/

On 04/29/2026, Thurston County sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop Tyler Charles Harrington near Yelm Highway Southeast after reports connected him to a stolen vehicle investigation. Police said Harrington refused to stop and deputies chased the vehicle through the area. The pursuit ended near McKenna Elementary School after deputies used a PIT maneuver. Police stated Harrington got out of the vehicle holding a firearm. A deputy opened fire and killed him. Deputies deployed a K9 during the incident. Nearby schools briefly entered lockdown during the investigation. The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is investigating the shooting.

https://komonews.com/news/local/suspect-killed-after-chase-deputy-involved-shooting-in-thurston-county-yelm-highway-southeast-pursuit-k9-unit-law-enforcement-mckenna-elementary-school-lockdown-investigation
https://www.chronline.com/stories/coroner-identifies-man-killed-by-thurston-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-on-tuesday,401483

On 04/28/2026, a Nebraska State Patrol trooper stopped to assist the driver of a westbound GMC Sierra after the truck suffered a tire failure and slid to a stop near mile marker 310 on Interstate 80. During the interaction, the trooper began a suspected impaired driving investigation and asked the driver to exit the vehicle. Police said the man ran back to the truck and drove away westbound on I-80. Troopers escalated a pursuit and attempted a tactical vehicle intervention, but the maneuver was unsuccessful and the driver continued fleeing. The truck exited Interstate 80 near mile marker 305 and traveled north toward Alda before losing control and crashing. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and died from his injuries. The South Central Area Law Enforcement Services group is investigating the crash with assistance from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and Grand Island Police Department.

https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/29/man-dies-after-i-80-pursuit-crash-hall-county/
https://www.ksnblocal4.com/video/2026/04/29/man-dies-after-i-80-pursuit-crash-hall-county/

On 04/28/2026, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force and Victoria police attempted to arrest George DeLaRosa near Linwood Drive and East Airline Road. Police said DeLaRosa was wanted on multiple felony warrants. During the operation, police said DeLaRosa produced a gun and officers opened fire, killing him. Authorities said he was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police closed nearby roads while investigators processed the area. The Texas Rangers are conducting the independent investigation into the shooting.

https://www.facebook.com/victoria.tx.police/posts/victoria-texas-on-tuesday-april-28-at-approximately-720-pm-law-enforcement-agenc/1380239327475174/
https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/04/29/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-victoria-intersection/

Oakland police responded around 3:50 p.m. to multiple 911 calls reporting a man pointing a gun at residents and passing vehicles near the 1800 block of 89th Avenue and Birch Street. Officers confronted the man after arriving in the neighborhood. Police said the man pointed a gun toward officers during the confrontation. Several officers opened fire, striking and killing him. A firearm was recovered at the location. The man’s identity had not been publicly released. Oakland police said the shooting remains under investigation.

https://www.ktvu.com/news/police-activity-reported-east-oakland-89th-birch
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/east-oakland-police-shooting-22229145.php

On 04/27/2026, a Naperville police officer located a Honda connected to a missing person investigation involving a person reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis near Route 59 and North Aurora Road. Police said Joseph Moreno displayed a gun and drove away. Warrenville police officers located the vehicle and chased Moreno westbound on Interstate 88 as police claimed he continued displaying the gun. Illinois State Police joined the pursuit. Police deployed spike strips near Keslinger Road in DeKalb County, stopping the Honda on the interstate. Police said Moreno and a Warrenville police officer exchanged gunfire. Officers opened fire, striking Moreno. Police transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting and pursuit.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/joseph-moreno-killed-i88-shooting-involving-warrenville-police-department-keslinger-road-maple-park-illinois-area/18989280/
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260428/crime/driver-dead-in-i-88-police-shooting-after-chase-through-suburbs-west-into-dekalb-county/
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/driver-fatally-shot-during-police-chase-i-88-cops-say-suspect-warrenville

Palm Springs police responded around 2:35 p.m. to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 290 block of West San Rafael Drive. Officers found a man with non life threatening gunshot wounds and identified a known suspect who fled into a nearby commercial building. Police surrounded the building and carried out an hours long standoff while attempting to contact the man. After obtaining a search warrant and entering the building, officers found the man dead from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. The wounded man was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office had not yet publicly released the man’s identity.

https://www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2026/04/27/shooting-suspect-found-dead-after-hourslong-standoff-in-palm-springs
https://kesq.com/news/2026/04/26/public-asked-to-stay-clear-of-palm-springs-police-scene/

On 04/27/2026, Bogalusa police officers attempted to stop a vehicle for alleged traffic violations. Police said the driver refused to stop and accelerated away. Officers chased the vehicle through Bogalusa before the driver lost control and crashed near Avenue F and Martin Luther King Drive. A 16-year-old passenger was killed in the crash. Police arrested the driver after the collision. The Bogalusa Police Department said the Louisiana State Police is investigating the crash.

https://wgno.com/news/crime/car-crashes-after-fleeing-officers-in-bogalusa-16-year-old-passenger-killed/
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/washington/teen-killed-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-bogalusa/289-0f6f7e43-9c76-4d7a-8a3a-5e79b5e3f6fd

On 04/27/2026, Hall County deputies and Flowery Branch police responded to a confrontation near the I-985 exit ramp at Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch. Police said a man armed with a gun barricaded himself during a standoff with officers. During the confrontation, the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers discharged their weapons. Authorities closed portions of the exit ramp area overnight while investigators processed the location.

https://accesswdun.com/news/deadly-overnight-shooting-and-investigation-along-i-985-exit-ramp-in-flowery-branch

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

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

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

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

On 04/26/2026, Houston police responded to reports of gunfire at a business in the 13600 block of the East Freeway. Police reported that a man was breaking into vehicles in the parking lot before employees went outside. The man then fired shots and followed employees into the business. Officers arrived and encountered the man inside. Police opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/04/26/suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-gunfire-erupts-inside-east-freeway-business-hpd-says/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On 04/25/2026, Chicago police transported a detained individual to Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital for medical treatment. While under police custody inside the hospital, the individual obtained a firearm and opened fire on two officers escorting him. The shooting critically wounded both officers. One officer later died from his injuries. The individual fled the hospital following the shooting. Police conducted a search and took the individual back into custody. Authorities locked down the hospital during the incident while officers secured the area and ensured no patients or staff were harmed.

https://www.wndu.com/2026/04/25/2-officers-injured-shooting-that-led-lockdown-chicago-hospital/

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

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

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

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

On 04/24/2026, Plymouth Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call around 9:30 a.m. A man left the scene in a blue Volvo before officers arrived. Police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through Plymouth roadways.

During the pursuit, the driver continued driving and entered the area of Plimoth Patuxet Highway and State Road. The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the Volvo was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash involved a second vehicle, and police are investigating the incident.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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