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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : 200 block of East Boulevard North

City : Rapid City

County : Pennington

State : South Dakota

Agency : Rapid City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to reported shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026, Rapid City Police Department officers responded to reports of a man firing a gun in the area of East Boulevard North. Officers located the man and attempted to make contact. Police reported he had a gun and did not comply with commands. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_10ea81da-b8c3-4472-8740-cc56f212beac.html
https://www.kotatv.com/2026/04/13/state-authorities-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-rapid-city/
https://www.newscenter1.tv/news/rapid-city-police-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation/article_1c6f0d6e-f9c2-11ee-9a6b-7b4b3c0c9a2d.html

Irene McIntyre

Age :46

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Route 11

City : LaFayette

County : Onondaga

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Troopers responded to reports of an erratic driver traveling through residential yards on Shute Road. Before police arrival, Irene McIntyre struck and killed a woman and collided with another vehicle. When troopers arrived, she continued driving and struck additional people while ignoring commands to stop. A trooper opened fire, striking her. She was transported to a hospital where she died from her injuries. A 79-year-old woman, Cheryl Miron, was killed during the incident, and two other individuals were injured. The investigation is being conducted by the New York State Police and the Attorney General’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2026/04/12/nysp--driver-fatally-shot-by-police-in-lafayette-after-striking--killing-woman
https://cnycentral.com/news/local/witness-describes-chaotic-scene-in-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-lafayette
https://troopers.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-lafayette
https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/local/lafayette-incident-update-driver-victim-trooper-identified/

Cahill Dean Hayes

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Interstate 39/90/94 near County Highway CS interchange

City : Caledonia

County : Columbia

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, deputies received information from Dane County that a vehicle connected to a reported kidnapping was entering Columbia County. Police chased the vehicle on Interstate 39/90/94. The driver traveled the wrong way on the interstate in a construction zone and struck another vehicle near mile marker 110.4. He continued driving, left the roadway, and became stuck. He then ran into a nearby field. Officers pursued him on foot. Under unclear circumstances, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities stated he had a gun and was experiencing a mental health crisis during the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/04/12/suspect-dies-by-suicide-after-crashing-during-columbia-county-chase/

Brian Huggins

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Blair High Road and Potter Street

City : Omaha

County : Douglas

State : Nebraska

Agency : Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Douglas County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call near Blair High Road and Potter Street after a report that a man had forced entry into an apartment. Brian Huggins attempted to enter the residence and damaged the door and windows. When deputies arrived, he shot a deputy, striking him in the arm and chest. Officers engaged him during the response and opened fire, killing him. The injured deputy was transported to a hospital and underwent surgery.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/12/alert-center-douglas-county-deputy-hospitalized-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/13/you-could-tell-he-had-like-demons-him-neighbors-recall-deadly-encounter/

Timotheus Reed

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : 2415 Montclair Road

City : Leesburg

County : Lake

State : Florida

Agency : Lake County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to stabbing call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Lake County deputies responded to a reported stabbing at 2415 Montclair Road where a person was found with multiple stab wounds. Witnesses directed officers to the individual who had left the area on foot. Deputies located Timotheus Reed nearby. During the encounter, officers opened fire and shot him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wesh.com/article/suspect-dead-officer-involved-shooting-in-lake-county/70995958

James Robert Allison

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Stillwell Street

City : Lafayette

County : Tippecanoe

State : Indiana

Agency : Lafayette Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to report of man with gun

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Lafayette Police Department officers responded around 12:15 a.m. to a report of an intoxicated man pointing a gun at another person on Stillwell Street. Officers located the man and gave commands for him to drop the gun. Police reported he did not comply with repeated commands. Officers opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/12/intoxicated-male-with-gun-on-stillwell-st-shot-killed-by-lafayette-police-sunday-morning/89577857007/

Tommy Ray Sevier

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : State Highway 296

City : Texarkana

County : Miller

State : Arkansas

Agency : Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, Arkansas State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, a state trooper initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 296 after identifying the driver as Tommy Ray Sevier, who had an active felony warrant. Texarkana Arkansas police officers responded to assist. Sevier remained inside the vehicle and did not comply with repeated commands to exit. During the encounter, shots were fired. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is conducting the investigation and will submit findings to the Miller County Prosecuting Attorney.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/apr/13/texarkana-police-officer-fatally-shoots-man/
https://www.ksla.com/2026/04/14/arkansas-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-east-texarkana/

Antonio Christopher King

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : 100 block of East Lafayette Street

City : Dothan

County : Houston

State : Alabama

Agency : Dothan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, Dothan Police Department officers responded to reports of a man with a gun threatening people near an apartment complex on South Saint Andrews Street. Officers traced the man, identified as Antonio Christopher King, to a residence in the 100 block of East Lafayette Street. As officers attempted to make contact, shots were fired from inside the residence. Officers opened fire. King barricaded himself inside, and a standoff continued for several hours while negotiators attempted to communicate with him. During the standoff, additional shots were fired from the residence. King later exited and fired again at officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.al.com/crime/2026/04/dothan-police-shoot-kill-man-who-allegedly-fired-at-officers.html
https://www.wdhn.com/news/crime/one-person-injured-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-downtown-dothan-police-say/

Eric H. Compton

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : 300 block of Miller Street SE

City : Christiansburg

County : Montgomery

State : Virginia

Agency : Christiansburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026 at approximately 7:39 p.m., officers with the Christiansburg Police Department responded to the 300 block of Miller Street SE after receiving a report of a domestic dispute. Officers attempted to contact the man inside the residence, later identified as Eric H. Compton, 53. During the initial contact, Compton displayed a handgun, prompting officers to withdraw from the residence, establish a perimeter, and begin negotiations.
During the standoff, Compton exited the residence while armed. Officers attempted to negotiate and de-escalate the encounter, but Compton returned inside the home. A short time later, he exited the residence again while still carrying the handgun and advanced toward the officers. Before resorting to deadly force, officers deployed less-lethal beanbag rounds in an attempt to take him into custody. Police reported that Compton then drew his handgun, and officers fired their service weapons.
Officers immediately rendered first aid after the shooting and requested emergency medical assistance. Despite lifesaving efforts, Compton died at the scene. No officers were reported injured during the incident. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Christiansburg EMS assisted at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wset.com/news/local/one-person-dead-after-police-responded-to-domestic-dispute-officials-300-block-of-miller-street-se-christiansburg-virginia-april-2026
https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/04/13/suspect-shot-killed-by-police-investigating-domestic-dispute/

Nicholas Toler

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Highway 26 near East Brightwood Loop Road / Barlow Trail Roadhouse

City : Welches

County : Clackamas

State : Oregon

Agency : Oregon State Police, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit following traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, an Oregon State Police trooper made contact with a driver believed to be impaired at the intersection of Highway 26 and East Brightwood Loop Road. The driver continued driving, prompting a pursuit involving state troopers and Clackamas County deputies. The pursuit continued along Highway 26 and ended near the Barlow Trail Roadhouse, where the vehicle was stopped. During the encounter that followed, officers used deadly force, striking the man. He died following the shooting. Authorities have not released the man’s identity or clarified whether he had a weapon or fired during the incident. The Clackamas County Major Crimes Team is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kptv.com/2026/04/13/man-dead-after-chase-officer-involved-shooting-hwy-26-welches/
https://katu.com/news/local/man-shot-killed-police-highway-26-barlow-pass-brightwood-loop-clackamas-county-mt-hood-major-crimes-team
https://ktvz.com/news/oregon-northwest/2026/04/13/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead-in-clackamas-county/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : Brunswick area roadway

City : Brunswick

County : Glynn

State : Georgia

Agency : Glynn County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, officers with the Glynn County Police Department responded to a report of a suicidal individual driving a vehicle in the Brunswick area. Officers located the vehicle and attempted to stop it. The driver did not stop, and police chased the vehicle. During the pursuit, the driver stopped and fatally shot himself. He was pronounced dead. Authorities stated the initial call involved concerns about the driver’s mental state prior to the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/driver-leads-police-on-car-chase-before-taking-own-life/article_6b8992dc-63f7-4f5c-aa1a-ae62c71c5832.html

Anthony Griffin

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : 89 E 42nd Street

City : New York

County : New York

State : New York

Agency : New York Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during stabbing attack

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, New York Police Department officers responded to reports of multiple stabbings at the 42nd Street–Grand Central subway station. A man had entered the subway system earlier in Queens and began attacking people with a machete on the platform, injuring three individuals, all elderly. Officers encountered Anthony Griffin inside the station and gave repeated commands for him to drop the weapon. He continued moving toward officers while holding the blade. An officer opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Three victims were hospitalized with serious injuries and survived.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/11/machete-wielding-man-shot-by-police-in-new-york-city-grand-central-station
https://www.1011now.com/2026/04/11/stabbings-new-york-subway-leaves-3-hurt-officers-shoot-knife-wielding-man/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/slashing-suspect-shot-police-injuring-3-grand-central-subway/story?id=11871857
https://apnews.com/article/1cd670e7b0a302e2d51f851a74247bfd

Benito Saragoza

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : 4400 block of West Charleston Boulevard

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by car chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a crash near the 4400 block of West Charleston Boulevard near South Decatur Boulevard. Police reported that a man entered a running vehicle parked at a Walmart lot while a family member was inside the store. A passenger remained inside the vehicle. The man drove away at a high rate of speed, struck another vehicle, and continued before crashing into a rock and a light pole. The passenger sustained critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he died. Police took the driver into custody and stated the incident involved robbery, kidnapping, and auto theft.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news3lv.com/news/local/las-vegas-police-investigate-fatal-robbery-auto-theft-near-west-charleston-and-decatur
https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/robbery-auto-theft-turns-fatal-near-charleston-and-decatur-says-lvmpd
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/04/12/las-vegas-police-investigating-deadly-robbery-auto-theft/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Airline Drive and Tidwell Road

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Houston Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop near Airline Drive and Tidwell Road. The driver pulled into a parking lot and exited the vehicle before officers approached. A Houston police sergeant attempted to detain him, and a physical struggle began. During the struggle, both the sergeant and the man fell to the ground. The officer’s weapon discharged, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/airline-drive-houston-police-shooting/285-28337729-aed9-4d27-b249-b613c358c0b2
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/04/11/suspect-fatally-shot-after-struggle-with-hpd-sergeant-during-traffic-stop-in-north-houston/
https://abc13.com/post/suspect-shot-killed-officer-during-traffic-stop-north-houston-police-say/18870920/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-police-sergeant-fatally-shots-man-after-traffic-stop-leads-fight

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Eastgate Mobile Home Park, State Route 125

City : Pierce Township

County : Clermont

State : Ohio

Agency : Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Pierce Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Clermont County Sheriff's Office deputies and Pierce Township police responded to a 911 call reporting a man with a gun at the Eastgate Mobile Home Park on State Route 125. A caller reported that the man was intoxicated, and a woman could be heard stating he was suicidal. Officers arrived and encountered him holding a firearm. They gave commands for him to drop the weapon. He did not comply. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead shortly after. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox19.com/2026/04/11/armed-man-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement-clermont-county-sheriff-says/
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/clermont-county/deputy-police-officer-shoot-armed-man-at-mobile-home-park-in-clermont-county-after-early-morning-911-call
https://local12.com/news/local/law-enforcement-shooting-clermont-county-greater-cincinnati-officer-involved-deputy-killed-intoxicated-suicide-suicidal-armed-standoff-gun-firearm-mobile-home-park-pierce-township-injured-injury

Larry Don Beiter

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Rural area near Carney

City : Carney

County : Lincoln

State : Oklahoma

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, U.S. Marshals and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to locate and arrest a man near Carney. During the operation, officers encountered him and an exchange of gunfire occurred. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the location. Authorities have released limited additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfor.com/news/suspect-killed-near-carney-after-an-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.aol.com/articles/suspect-killed-near-carney-officer-010031459.html

Adam James "Joe" Bean IV

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : Cascade Boulevard near Shasta Dam Boulevard

City : Shasta Lake

County : Shasta

State : California

Agency : Redding Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Redding Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle near Interstate 5 and Highway 299 for suspected DUI and traffic violations. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a pursuit. The vehicle continued northbound on Interstate 5 before turning and exiting into the city of Shasta Lake. Officers followed the vehicle to Cascade Boulevard near Shasta Dam Boulevard, where the driver stopped. He exited the vehicle holding a handgun and shot himself. He was pronounced dead after the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/redding-police-pursuit-ends-with-mans-self-inflicted-gunshot-death

Vicente Manzo Hernandez

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : 18th Street and Grandview Boulevard

City : Sioux City

County : Woodbury

State : Iowa

Agency : Sioux City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Sioux City Police Department officers responded to a call in the area of 18th Street and Grandview Boulevard. Officers encountered Vicente Manzo Hernandez during the response. Police stated he was holding a firearm. Officers opened fire and struck him. He died from his injuries. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://who13.com/news/hull-man-dies-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-sioux-city/

Keith Reynolds

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/11/2026

Location : 1751 E Ohio Pike

City : Amelia

County : Clermont

State : Ohio

Agency : Pierce Township Police Department, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/11/2026, Pierce Township Police Department officers and Clermont County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a suicidal man with a gun at a mobile home park located at 1751 E Ohio Pike. Family members reported Keith Reynolds was intoxicated and experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers attempted to communicate with him during a standoff outside the residence. Police stated Reynolds would not drop the firearm when officers confronted him, and officers opened fire, killing him. Family members later described the incident as a cry for help and said Reynolds had struggled with mental health issues. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://local12.com/news/local/law-enforcement-shooting-clermont-county-greater-cincinnati-officer-involved-deputy-killed-intoxicated-suicide-suicidal-armed-standoff-gun-firearm-mobile-home-park-pierce-township-injured-injury
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/11/police-shoot-kill-man-at-mobile-home-park-in-pierce-township/89566753007/
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/it-was-a-cry-for-help-family-mourns-father-killed-in-police-shooting-says-he-struggled-with-mental-health

Giovanni Montoya Guzman

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/10/2026

Location : Highway 58 eastbound near Weedpatch Highway

City : Bakersfield

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Kern County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/10/2026, deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 500 block of South Pepper Drive in Bakersfield. The man left the area, and a pursuit followed for several minutes before it was discontinued due to driving conditions. His vehicle was later found after a crash on eastbound Highway 58, east of Weedpatch Highway. Deputies arrived and attempted to make contact. During that contact, a deputy-involved shooting occurred, and he was shot and killed. A person with a gunshot wound connected to the initial incident was transported to a hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/suspect-dies-in-kern-county-officer-involved-shooting-following-a-vehicle-pursuit-and-highway-crash
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/suspect-dies-after-deputy-involved-shooting-following-pursuit-and-crash-on-highway-58-kern-county-sheriffs-office-weedpatch-highway-california
https://kmph.com/news/local/a-person-was-killed-in-a-deputy-involved-shooting-in-kern-county

Namw Withheldl

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/10/2026

Location : 200 block of East 5th Street

City : Rushville

County : Rush

State : Indiana

Agency : Rushville Police Department, Rush County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/10/2026, Rushville Police Department officers and Rush County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of East 5th Street. Reports indicated shots had been fired inside the residence. Officers encountered a man holding a firearm and gave commands for him to drop it. He did not comply. Officers opened fire, striking him. He died at the location. A woman sustained a non-life-threatening injury during the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/indiana-state-police-isp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-rushville/531-d211cf27-b6d0-4aa0-b6f4-a45e27a10031
https://www.whio.com/news/troopers-investigating-after-one-person-died-officer-involved-shooting/JXMO65RR5BB45EEDOEIXAPCJFI/

Luis Francisco Torres

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/10/2026

Location : 2700 block of South Park Avenue

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson Police Department

Officer(s) : Reyna Flores

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to suspicious person call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/10/2026 at approximately 7:45 p.m., Tucson Police Department officers responded to the area of South Park Avenue and East 36th Street after multiple 911 callers reported that a man armed with a knife was acting erratically, appearing paranoid, and frightening people in the area. Officers located the man, later identified as Luis Francisco Torres, 65, holding a knife.
Officers repeatedly ordered Torres to drop the knife. According to the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team investigation, Torres refused the commands. Officers attempted to resolve the encounter without deadly force by deploying pepper-ball rounds and a Taser, but those efforts were unsuccessful. Torres eventually fell into a seated position against a fence with the knife in his lap.
As officers moved closer to take him into custody, investigators reported that Torres picked the knife back up. Officer Reyna Flores, a four-year veteran of the Tucson Police Department, fired his service weapon, striking Torres. Officers immediately rendered medical aid until Tucson Fire Department personnel arrived. Torres was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team (PRCIT) was activated to conduct the criminal investigation, with the Oro Valley Police Department serving as the lead investigative agency. Tucson Police conducted a separate internal administrative investigation into whether department policies were followed. Investigators processed the scene, recovered the knife, interviewed witnesses and officers, and reviewed body-worn camera footage and other evidence. Upon completion, the investigative findings were to be forwarded to the Pima County Attorney's Office for review.
On 06/12/2026, PRCIT publicly released body-camera and investigative video documenting the encounter, identified the decedent as Luis Francisco Torres, and identified the involved officer as Officer Reyna Flores

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/man-produced-officers-with-knife-shot-killed-southern-arizona-tucson/75-a33c6205-14c4-46ee-b55f-43a217368dd6
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Police/TPD-Media-Releases/TPD-Media-Release?display=article&article_id=4127ec7
https://www.kold.com/2026/04/11/suspect-injured-officer-involved-shooting-near-park-22nd-tucson/

Danny Davis

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/10/2026

Location : 3900 block of Adkisson Drive NW

City : Cleveland

County : Bradley

State : Tennessee

Agency : Cleveland Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/10/2026, Cleveland Police Department officers responded to a call about a man with a gun at an apartment complex in the 3900 block of Adkisson Drive NW. Officers located Danny Davis and attempted to make contact. The situation escalated and Davis pointed a gun at officers. Two officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://tbinewsroom.com/2026/04/10/tbi-special-agents-investigating-cleveland-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wdef.com/man-deceased-after-cleveland-officer-involved-shooting/

Amori Elona Terrell

Age :19

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : S. East Street and the roundabout

City : Frederick

County : Frederick County

State : Maryland

Agency : Frederick County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, a Frederick County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at high speed on I-70. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets at speeds exceeding 100 mph. The vehicle exited onto Monocacy Boulevard and continued toward East Street. Shortly after, the vehicle crashed near S. East Street and the roundabout. Amori Elona Terrell was killed in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.aol.com/news/two-killed-100-mph-frederick-214354774.html
https://cityoffrederickmd.gov/newsflash/Home/Detail/8141

Donte Jerron Dejesus Jr.

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : S. East Street and Monocacy Boulevard

City : Frederick

County : Frederick County

State : Maryland

Agency : Frederick County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, a Frederick County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at high speed on I-70. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets, reaching speeds over 100 mph. The vehicle exited onto Monocacy Boulevard and continued toward East Street. During the crash near S. East Street and Monocacy Boulevard, an uninvolved bystander was struck and killed. Community members later held a birthday vigil in his honor.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.aol.com/news/two-killed-100-mph-frederick-214354774.html
https://www.aol.com/articles/community-celebrates-birthday-innocent-bystander-030150237.html

Richard Benjamin Charles

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : 16000 block of W Heatherbrae Dr

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Phoenix Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence shooting involving Richard Benjamin Charles. Police stated he shot Lori Ann Perez and then left the area. Officers later located him, leading to a standoff. During the encounter with police, he shot himself and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktar.com/arizona-news/overnight-shooting-fatal-phoenix/5845528/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/person-found-shot-to-death-in-car-west-phoenix/75-064afa28-82c9-4833-bf90-413d2c526339

Brian Gillis

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : Interstate 15 near Limonite Avenue

City : Eastvale

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Deputy Caleb Bumgarner

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/10/2026, Riverside County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports that Brian Gillis, 34, was experiencing a mental health crisis and had left in a vehicle while armed with a knife. Deputies located Gillis driving in the Palm Desert area and attempted to stop him. Gillis continued driving away, initiating a pursuit that proceeded through city streets before entering Interstate 10.
The pursuit ended near Washington Street after deputies stopped Gillis's vehicle. Gillis exited while armed with a knife. Deputies repeatedly ordered him to drop the knife and attempted to de-escalate the encounter. According to investigators, Gillis advanced toward Deputy Caleb Bumgarner while still holding the knife. Deputy Bumgarner fired his service weapon, striking Gillis. Deputies rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived, but Gillis died from his injuries.
The Riverside County Force Investigation Detail assumed responsibility for the criminal investigation, while the Sheriff's Administrative Investigation Unit conducted a parallel administrative review. Investigators processed the pursuit route and shooting scene, recovered the knife, interviewed witnesses and deputies, and reviewed body-worn camera recordings and other evidence.
Subsequent reporting identified the decedent as Brian Gillis, 34, and identified the involved deputy as Caleb Bumgarner. I did not locate any later public announcement indicating that another agency found the deputy's use of force to be unlawful or identifying additional officers who fired.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/inland-empire/riverside-county-chase-deadly-shooting/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-8y4x97RTE
https://www.facebook.com/ktla5/posts/the-30-year-old-man-who-died-was-reportedly-having-a-mental-health-crisis-when-h/1561194462263165/

Alan Joseph Candler

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : Roberts Street and Jones Street Extension

City : Lavonia

County : Franklin

State : Georgia

Agency : Lavonia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after barricaded standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Lavonia Police Department officers responded after Alan Joseph Candler struck a city employee with a vehicle and damaged city equipment. Officers secured warrants and attempted to take him into custody. Candler barricaded himself inside his apartment, and officers spent about 90 minutes attempting to get him to surrender. Police called in SWAT and surrounded the residence. During the standoff, officers exchanged gunfire with Candler. Officers shot and killed him. Multiple agencies, including the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Hart County Sheriff’s Office, responded.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/04/09/roads-closed-officers-respond-barricaded-person-georgia-police-say/
https://www.facebook.com/CodyAlcornNews/posts/pfbid02KUYyMrVfXrhocEddtAxb83puPPmkBHfLCgaDVDJdVnTAZpEKxcbarDRARRvWmynUl?rdid=zYz6sCH6LwL4Bd5o#

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : 200 block of NW Mock Avenue

City : Blue Springs

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Blue Springs Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Blue Springs Police Department officers responded to a shooting at the Edison Apartments on NW Mock Avenue, where a man shot another resident and then barricaded himself inside an apartment. Officers established a perimeter and attempted to negotiate with the man for several hours, using loudspeakers and other tactics to get him to surrender. After negotiations failed, officers made entry into the apartment and found the man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a hospital with serious injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox4kc.com/news/blue-springs-police-investigating-shooting-near-st-marys-medical-center/

Anthony Murillo

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : Parking lot near traffic stop location

City : Paris

County : Lamar

State : Texas

Agency : Paris Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Paris Police Department officers responded to a report of a man threatening a person with a knife in a parking lot. Officers located the man and conducted a traffic stop with assistance from a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper. During the encounter, the man refused commands and produced a knife, injuring the trooper. A Paris Police officer fired, striking him. Officers transported the man to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The injured trooper received treatment and was later released. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kxii.com/2026/04/09/suspect-shot-dead-by-paris-police-after-injuring-state-trooper-with-knife/

William James Rogers

Age :75

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : Residence fire scene

City : Cleburne

County : Johnson

State : Texas

Agency : Johnson County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to fire

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office deputies and firefighters responded to an early morning structure fire at a residence in Cleburne. During the response, the man fired a gun, striking and injuring a deputy. Law enforcement officers returned fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead. The injured deputy was transported for treatment. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.athensreview.com/news/cleburne-man-shot-and-killed-deputy-injured-at-early-morning-fire/article_dd871450-743c-4a5e-8cc2-a474bdeb6770.html
https://www.cleburnetimesreview.com/news/update-man-killed-in-shooting-identified/article_8e88e702-f05e-46b4-ae9e-c4206eea6fe6.html

Cory Goode

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : 500 block of County Road 5012

City : Leonard

County : Fannin

State : Texas

Agency : Fannin County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Fannin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of County Road 5012 near Leonard. A deputy arrived and Goode opened fire from a concealed position, striking the deputy’s vehicle multiple times. The deputy took cover and did not fire. Goode then shot himself and died. The deputy was injured by shattered glass and was treated.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/fannin-county-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-dead-sheriffs-office-deputy/287-13c618bb-acf6-45a4-b031-d3fd40bd1980
https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/one-dead-deputy-hospitalized-in-fannin-county-shooting/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/fannin-county-shooting-leonard-deputy-recovering
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/deputy-injured-suspect-killed-fannin-county-april-9-2026/

Bradley Barnum

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : 1000 block of West Park Avenue

City : Chippewa Falls

County : Chippewa

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Chippewa Falls Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, officers with the Chippewa Falls Police Department responded to a report of a wanted person at a hotel in the 1000 block of West Park Avenue. An officer made contact with individuals in a vehicle, and one man exited and ran. The officer chased him on foot. During the pursuit, police said the man had what they believed to be a handgun. The officer fired and struck him. Emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead. Authorities later stated the object was a Daisy Model 5501 CO2 BB pistol.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.weau.com/2026/04/09/chippewa-county-coroner-1-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-near-west-park-avenue-hwy-124/

Amare Garlington

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : 14000 block of East Stanford Circle

City : Aurora

County : Arapahoe

State : Colorado

Agency : Aurora Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to mental health call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Aurora Police Department officers responded to a report of a man in a mental health crisis at an apartment complex in the 14000 block of East Stanford Circle. Officers and a crisis response team attempted to communicate with him. Police reported the man was holding a knife and threatening harm. He ran out of the residence and stabbed an officer in the head. The officer opened fire, striking him. He died after the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/aurora-police-officer-stabbed-shooting/
https://www.kktv.com/2026/04/10/police-officer-stabbed-head-suspect-shot-killed-aurora/

Richard Garfinkle

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : 200 block of Morgan Place

City : Highwood

County : Lake

State : Illinois

Agency : Highwood Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during wellbeing check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Highwood Police Department officers responded to a wellbeing check at a home in the 200 block of Morgan Place for a man reported to be intoxicated and suicidal. Officers attempted to communicate with Richard Garfinkle after he locked himself in a bathroom. Police reported he said he had a gun and then exited holding what appeared to be a pistol and pointed it toward officers. An officer opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. Investigators later reported the weapon recovered was a replica pistol.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/highwood-police-fatally-shoot-man-wellbeing-check
https://abc7chicago.com/post/1-killed-police-shooting-lake-county-il-major-crimes-task-force-says-apparent-crime-scene-green-bay-road-highwood/18863347/

David Morales

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : near Newcomb Avenue and Grand Avenue

City : Porterville

County : Tulare

State : California

Agency : Tulare County Sheriff’s Office / Kern County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police vehicle during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Tulare County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a home near Newcomb Avenue and Grand Avenue in Porterville to serve an eviction notice. David Morales opened fire on deputies, striking a deputy. Morales remained barricaded for several hours and continued firing during a standoff involving multiple agencies. Later in the day, Morales left the residence and moved through nearby yards. Police reported he continued firing at officers. Deputies in an armored SWAT vehicle from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office drove the vehicle into Morales, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc30.com/post/shots-fired-tulare-county-deputies-porterville-officials-say/18861965/
https://apnews.com/article/29ef95775bd79da00f1d7e41c825c1e8
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/porterville-deputy-shooting-22198564.php

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Olympia

County : Thurston

State : Washington

Agency : Olympia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Olympia Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at a residence in Olympia. Officers encountered a man during the response. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting. The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article315354488.html

John Douglas Stoddard

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/09/2026

Location : 200 block of North Napa Street

City : Spokane

County : Spokane County

State : Washington

Agency : Spokane Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/09/2026, Spokane Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 200 block of North Napa Street. John Douglas Stoddard had previously been convicted in a case that resulted in a 180-year prison sentence, which was later overturned, leading to his release after decades in custody. During the incident, he remained inside the residence with a gun and refused to surrender. Officers surrounded the home and attempted to negotiate. After several hours, officers entered the residence. During the encounter, officers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/apr/10/man-whose-180-year-prison-sentence-was-reversed-is/

Jesus Ernesto Jaime

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/08/2026

Location : Antigua Drive

City : Jurupa Valley

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : John Nobleza, Tanner Anderson,Nicholas Gonzalez, Isiah Rolon, Arturo Hernandez, Daniel Stephens

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/08/2026, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputies identified a driver wanted for grand theft and attempted a traffic stop near Limonite Avenue and Pats Ranch Road. The driver did not stop and deputies chased the vehicle through city streets and onto Interstate 10 and Interstate 15 for nearly an hour. Deputies deployed spike strips and attempted to use a grappler device, which did not attach and caused the driver to lose control and crash into a concrete wall on Antigua Drive. Deputies surrounded the vehicle and initiated a standoff, using armored vehicles, a drone, tear gas, and a crisis negotiation team. After communication stopped, deputies breached the vehicle and found the driver with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/news/local/jurupa-valley-pursuit-crash-standoff/3873485/
https://abc7.com/post/chase-ends-violent-crash-jurupa-valley-deputies-attempt-stop-grappling-device/18858070/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/08/2026

Location : Louisiana Highway 28 near Dewey Willis WMA Road

City : Unknown

County : LaSalle Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Louisiana State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/08/2026, Louisiana State Police and multiple law enforcement agencies chased a vehicle across multiple parishes. The pursuit ended on Louisiana Highway 28 near Dewey Willis WMA Road in LaSalle Parish. Officers opened fire following the chase, and one person died. Authorities have not released the identity of the individual, the circumstances leading to the shooting, or the reason for the initial pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksla.com/2026/04/09/one-dead-following-police-chase-involving-several-agencies-lsp/