Death by Cop  2026

Search fatalities

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

Displaying 841 - 880 of 1,472

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/03/2026

Location : Greenfield Road and Rotunda Drive

City : Dearborn

County : Wayne

State : Michigan

Agency : Melvindale Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/03/2026, Melvindale police attempted to stop a vehicle. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle into Dearborn. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle crashed at Greenfield Road and Rotunda Drive. A female driver in another vehicle was struck and killed. A male was taken into custody.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/fatal-crash-police-chase-melvindale-dearborn/

Richard Todd Forest

Age :63

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/03/2026

Location : Tank Farm Road

City : Pocatello

County : Power

State : Idaho

Agency : Power County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/03/2026, deputies responded to reports of a shooting on Tank Farm Road near Pocatello. Multiple people were shot. Deputies attempted to negotiate with the man. During the standoff, the man had a gun and threatened deputies. Deputies opened fire and killed him. Three people were killed and two others were injured during the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kutv.com/news/local/three-killed-two-injured-in-pocatello-idaho-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/04/sheriffs-office-shares-update-on-2-injured-in-deadly-shooting-in-pocatello/
https://www.ksl.com/article/51477415/new-details-released-in-idaho-shooting-that-left-3-dead-2-injured

James Andrew Thompson

Age :64

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/03/2026

Location : 5th St SE

City : Hickory

County : Catawba

State : North Carolina

Agency : Hickory Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after reports of shots fired at vehicles

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/03/2026, police responded to reports of a man firing shots at passing vehicles on 5th St SE. Police located James Andrew Thompson, who had been shooting at vehicles, injuring at least one driver.

Police confronted Thompson and opened fire, killing him.

Weapon status: Police stated Thompson had a firearm and was firing at vehicles; this is based on police claims.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wyff4.com/article/hickory-police-shoot-armed-man/70930086
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-hickory-leaves-1-dead-1-hurt/NV4V6XXKARE5ZKKVCRQU5JNZJY/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/03/2026

Location : 11400 S Vermont Ave

City :

County : Los Angeles

State :

Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to shooting call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/03/2026, police responded to a shooting at a Mobil gas station located at 11400 S Vermont Ave. A man had been shot and injured prior to police arrival.

Police located the individual believed to be responsible nearby. During the encounter, deputies opened fire and killed him.

Weapon status: Police stated the individual was involved in the prior shooting; details about a weapon at the time of the police encounter have not been clearly disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/westmont-police-shooting-suspect-killed/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/two-shootings-under-investigation-in-westmont/3870798/

Name Withheld

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/02/2026

Location : Cooper Street

City : Holt

County : Okaloosa

State : Florida

Agency : Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/02/2026, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic violence incident at a mobile home on Cooper Street. A man entered the home and held his ex-partner against her will. She was able to leave and contact law enforcement. Deputies surrounded the residence and attempted to make contact. The man remained inside and refused to come out. A gunshot was heard from inside the home. Deputies later entered and found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident followed a prior domestic violence case involving the same woman.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.facebook.com/OkaloosaSheriff/posts/pfbid02cTd7LoStsKoeNet4WZJTDJHtsnouBSynsFVSPWc5JXUxFQNVq1oVPYoczrkkuJuel
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/04/03/armed-man-found-dead-mobile-home-after-hostage-situation-ocso-says/
https://weartv.com/news/local/deputies-domestic-violence-suspect-fatally-shoots-self-inside-holt-home-during-standoff

Maley Elizabeth Ross

Age :27

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 04/02/2026

Location : Reserve Apartments

City : St. Martin

County : Jackson

State : Mississippi

Agency : Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/02/2026, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Reserve Apartments in St. Martin. During the response, an exchange of gunfire occurred between deputies and Maley Elizabeth Ross. Deputies opened fire, striking and killing her. A deputy was also shot during the exchange and later died from his injuries. Additional details about the events leading up to the shooting have not been fully released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/04/02/jackson-county-deputy-suspect-die-after-exchange-gunfire-st-martin/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/jackson-county-sheriffs-deputy-suspect-killed-in-shooting-on-mississippi-coast/
https://www.wlox.com/2026/04/02/jackson-county-deputy-shot-killed-during-disturbance-call-sheriff-says/

Name Withheld

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/02/2026

Location : Interstate 93 near Hanover Street

City : Manchester

County : Hillsborough

State : New Hampshire

Agency : New Hampshire State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/02/2026, New Hampshire State Police attempted to stop a vehicle traveling over 100 mph on Interstate 93 in Manchester. The driver did not stop, and police chased the vehicle before discontinuing the pursuit due to speed. The vehicle later crashed near Hanover Street. The driver ran from the crash, climbed an embankment, and entered the interstate. While crossing the highway, he was struck by a passing vehicle and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmur.com/article/manchester-new-hampshire-police-chase-death/70920933
https://www.mynbc5.com/article/i-93-death-manchester-new-hampshire/70922689
https://patch.com/new-hampshire/manchester-nh/nh-man-killed-interstate-93-passing-car-after-fleeing-troopers-new

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/02/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Greensboro

County : Guilford

State : North Carolina

Agency : Greensboro Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/02/2026, Greensboro Police Department officers responded to a report of a man firing a gun. Officers located the man and exchanged gunfire with him. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Authorities have not released his name.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wxii12.com/article/suspect-dies-shootout-officers-greensboro-nc/70922440
https://www.wghp.com/news/crime/man-dies-after-shootout-with-greensboro-police/

Lucien Colon

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/02/2026

Location : 105 Willis Ave

City : Bronx

County : Bronx

State : New York

Agency : New York Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/02/2026, New York Police Department officers arrived at an apartment at 105 Willis Avenue in the Bronx to arrest Lucien Colon on active bench and parole warrants. Officers entered the apartment after a woman opened the door and found Colon in a bedroom holding what appeared to be a gun. Officers gave repeated commands for him to show his hands and come out of the room. Colon responded that he had a gun and refused to comply. After approximately 90 seconds of verbal interaction, officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. A firearm was recovered at the apartment.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://bronx.news12.com/man-dead-after-police-involved-shooting-in-mott-haven
https://ny1.com/nyc/bronx/news/2026/04/02/man-shot-and-killed-by-police-inside-bronx-apartment-nypd
https://abc7ny.com/post/man-critically-injured-police-involved-shooting-mott-haven-bronx/18828221/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/02/2026

Location : 1000 block of Northland Dr

City : Madison

County : Dane

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Madison Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/02/2026, police responded to a call involving a man attempting to set his ex-partner’s home on fire on the 1000 block of Northland Dr. Police located him outside the residence. During the encounter with police, he shot himself and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkow.com/news/crime/police-person-dies-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-after-trying-to-set-exs-madison-home-on/article_c547ffa2-a014-4381-b9b9-0dfcb33ac5d7.html

Ronnie Phillips

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/02/2026

Location : 2807 KY-365

City : Sturgis

County : Crittenden

State : Kentucky

Agency : Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during service of court order

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/02/2026, deputies from the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office, along with staff from the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services, went to a residence on KY-365 in Sturgis to serve emergency guardianship paperwork. During the encounter, police said gunfire was exchanged between deputies and 60-year-old Ronnie Phillips. Deputies opened fire, striking and killing Phillips. During the exchange, Deputy Rick Coyle was shot and airlifted to a hospital in Evansville, Indiana in critical condition. A woman inside the home was removed from the residence without reported injury. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.14news.com/2026/04/03/ksp-one-man-dead-deputy-hurt-after-officer-involved-shooting-sturgis/
https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/p2-4-3-2026
https://www.14news.com/2026/04/03/crittenden-county-deputy-critically-injured-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-underway/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : 16200 block of East Shore Drive

City : Lynnwood

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 16200 block of East Shore Drive near Martha Lake Park. Deputies encountered a man at the residence. Police stated he had a handgun. Officers opened fire, striking and killing him. No deputies or residents were injured. Additional details about what occurred during the encounter have not been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://komonews.com/news/local/man-dies-after-snohomish-county-deputy-shooting-smart-team-investigating-martha-lake-neighborhood-law-enforcement-smart-investigation-team-east-shore-drive
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-shooting-with-snohomish-county-deputies/TTMP5GKLIVEU5KWQ7MR72NBIUA/

Name Withheld

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : 6300 block of West Bellfort Avenue

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Houston Police Department officers responded to a report of a man making threatening motions with a large knife at an apartment complex in the 6300 block of West Bellfort Avenue. Officers located the man inside an apartment unit. As officers approached, the man exited and moved toward officers while holding a knife. Officers opened fire, striking him. He died at the location.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/post/man-armed-knife-shot-police-officers-bellfort-avenue-southwest-houston-hpd-says/18823004/
https://cw39.com/crime/houston-police-shooting-west-bellfort/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-police-shooting-w-bellfort-avenue

Benjamin Board

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : 8900 block of E Cherry Creek Dr

City : Wichita

County : Sedgwick

State : Kansas

Agency : Wichita Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Wichita Police Department officers located a man with an active warrant near Pawnee and Webb Road. Officers attempted to take him into custody. During the encounter, the man had a gun. Officers opened fire and killed him. Federal agents were involved in the operation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kake.com/home/wichita-officer-fatally-shoots-wanted-man-who-pulled-gun-wpd-says/article_9137c92e-0fde-432a-834e-310471b1c8cf.html
https://www.kwch.com/2026/04/01/wanted-man-shot-killed-by-wichita-police-officer-near-pawnee-webb-road/

Erik Torres

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : 1400 block of S Downey Rd

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a report of a man threatening to harm himself inside a home in the 1400 block of South Downey Road. Deputies made contact at the residence. The man exited the home holding what deputies identified as a handgun. Deputies opened fire and killed him. Deputies later determined the weapon fired blanks.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/la-county-deputies-fatally-shoot-man-east-los-angeles-allegedly-armed-handgun/
https://www.kake.com/home/wichita-officer-fatally-shoots-wanted-man-who-pulled-gun-wpd-says/article_9137c92e-0fde-432a-834e-310471b1c8cf.html

Marsean Jacue Taylor

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : Apache Manor area near Apache Street and Harvard Avenue

City : Tulsa

County : Tulsa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Tulsa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during stabbing investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Tulsa Police responded to a series of violent incidents in the Apache Manor area, including a double homicide, multiple burglaries, and a stabbing. Police located Marsean Jacue Taylor near a convenience store holding two knives. Police gave commands for him to drop the weapons while following him through the area. Officers used less-lethal measures including pepper balls, a bean bag launcher, pepper spray, and a Taser. Police stated he continued moving toward nearby traffic and homes and threw a knife that struck an officer. An officer then opened fire, striking Taylor. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. Investigators are working to determine whether he was connected to the earlier homicides and stabbing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/tulsa-police-shoot-and-kill-suspect-in-north-tulsa-stabbing
https://krmg.com/2026/04/01/police-investigate-double-homicide-stabbing-and-a-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-north-tulsa/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSrz1rps1cA

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : Pine Grove Avenue / Old Oregon Trail

City : Unknown

County : Shasta

State : California

Agency : Shasta County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Shasta County Sheriff’s deputies attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle with expired registration as it entered northbound Interstate 5 from Pine Grove Avenue. The driver did not stop, and deputies chased the vehicle off the freeway toward Wonderland Boulevard and Old Oregon Trail. The driver ran a stop sign and continued driving before crashing into mailboxes and a dirt embankment near Grande Vista Lane. Deputies removed him from the vehicle and transported him to a hospital, where he died. Authorities later stated he had multiple outstanding warrants with a combined bail of about $1 million. The California Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/man-with-1-million-bail-warrants-killed-in-shasta-county-chase-chp-investigating
https://www.facebook.com/ShastaSheriff/photos/media-releasedriver-killed-in-solo-vehicle-collisionon-wednesday-april-1-2026-at/1341307248026941/

Jennifer Alejandra Loera Zarco

Age :21

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : Garey Avenue and County Road

City : Pomona

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Pomona Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Pomona Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on East 10th Street. While officers were speaking with a woman, a man returned in a truck, struck a parked patrol vehicle, and drove away. Police chased him south on Garey Avenue. During the chase, the driver entered an intersection at County Road and crashed into another vehicle. Jennifer Alejandra Loera Zarco, who was eight months pregnant, was killed in the crash. Police arrested the driver at the crash site. Authorities stated he faces charges including vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and evading police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/two-killed-pomona-police-chase/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-02/two-dead-in-pomona-police-pursuit-stemming-from-domestic-violence-call
https://people.com/pregnant-woman-boyfriend-killed-car-chased-police-11942024

Marc Anthony Trejo

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : Garey Avenue and County Road

City : Pomona

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Pomona Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #2 Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Pomona Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on East 10th Street. While officers were speaking with a woman, a man returned in a truck, struck a parked patrol vehicle, and drove away. Police chased him south on Garey Avenue. During the chase, the driver entered an intersection at County Road and crashed into another vehicle. Marc Anthony Trejo was killed in the crash. Police arrested the driver at the crash site. Authorities stated he faces charges including vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and evading police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/two-killed-pomona-police-chase/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-02/two-dead-in-pomona-police-pursuit-stemming-from-domestic-violence-call
https://people.com/pregnant-woman-boyfriend-killed-car-chased-police-11942024

Baby Boy Zarco-Trejo

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : Garey Avenue and County Road

City : Pomona

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Pomona Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #3 Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Pomona Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on East 10th Street. While officers were speaking with a woman, a man returned in a truck, struck a parked patrol vehicle, and drove away. Police chased him south on Garey Avenue. During the chase, the driver entered an intersection at County Road and crashed into another vehicle. An unborn child carried by Jennifer Alejandra Loera Zarco, who was eight months pregnant and due to be born soon, also died as a result of the crash. Police arrested the driver at the crash site. Authorities stated he faces charges including vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and evading police. The motorist who hit the vehicle was charged with 3 homicides, including the baby.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/two-killed-pomona-police-chase/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-02/two-dead-in-pomona-police-pursuit-stemming-from-domestic-violence-call
https://people.com/pregnant-woman-boyfriend-killed-car-chased-police-11942024

Titus Scott

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : Columbia Rd and Hereford Farm Rd

City : Evans

County : Columbia

State : Georgia

Agency : Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, after shooting and killing Myneika Scott at a residence in Grovetown, Titus Scott drove away from the area. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies located him near Columbia Road and Hereford Farm Road in Evans. During the encounter with deputies, Titus Scott shot himself and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrdw.com/2026/04/01/coroner-rushes-scene-shooting-columbia-county/
https://www.wrdw.com/2026/04/02/what-led-up-murder-suicide-police-court-documents-shed-light/
https://theaugustapress.com/estranged-couple-dead-after-domestic-shooting-in-columbia-county/

Keith Dwayne Blevins

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : Barker Ave

City : Englewood

County : Charlotte

State : Florida

Agency : Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Barker Avenue in Englewood. A man exited a residence holding a gun and did not comply with commands to drop it. A deputy opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries. Other people inside the home were able to leave safely.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/law-enforcement-scene-barker-avenue-charlotte/70911138
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/04/01/charlotte-county-sheriffs-office-establishes-staging-area-englewood/
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02w2mAWUkwY8YwrzMEXs23RUZHxdRMJGDNJMK6QAUYqBkbk2KV4XPqC51tvfpU53Wdl&id=100079975333392

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : 900 block of Barclay St

City : Chester

County : Delaware

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Chester Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during stabbing incident response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, Chester Police Department officers responded to a violent incident at a residence on the 900 block of Barclay Street. A man had shot one person and stabbed a woman. Officers encountered the man at the location and opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead following the shooting. The woman was transported for treatment.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://6abc.com/post/person-shot-another-stabbed-large-crowd-gathered-high-school-chester-pa/18820751/

Fidel Stewart

Age :64

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/01/2026

Location : Jennings Station Road

City : St. Louis

County : St. Louis

State : Missouri

Agency : St. Louis County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/01/2026, St. Louis County Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop on Jennings Station Road. The driver did not stop, and police chased the vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle stopped, and officers encountered the man. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-killed-st-louis-county-013212633.html
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/man-killed-police-st-louis-county-traffic-stop/63-

Taevion Knox

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : Travis Air Force Base visitor parking lot

City : Fairfield

County : Solano

State : California

Agency : Napa County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, deputies with the Napa County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on Highway 12 near Highway 29. The driver did not stop. Deputies escalated a chase. Minutes later, the vehicle crashed near the visitor parking lot at Travis Air Force Base and caught fire. Deputies attempted to extinguish the fire but were unable to do so. Fire personnel arrived and pronounced both occupants of the vehicle dead. The reason for the initial stop and the identities of those who died have not been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcra.com/article/crash-prompts-main-gate-closure-at-travis-air-force-base/70895229
https://abc7news.com/post/travis-air-force-base-closes-crash-gate-fairfield-police-say/18815480/

John Newton

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : Travis Air Force Base visitor parking lot

City : Fairfield

County : Solano

State : California

Agency : Napa County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, deputies with the Napa County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on Highway 12 near Highway 29. The driver did not stop. Deputies escalated a chase. Minutes later, the vehicle crashed near the visitor parking lot at Travis Air Force Base and caught fire. Deputies attempted to extinguish the fire but were unable to do so. Fire personnel arrived and pronounced both occupants of the vehicle dead. The reason for the initial stop and the identities of those who died have not been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcra.com/article/crash-prompts-main-gate-closure-at-travis-air-force-base/70895229
https://abc7news.com/post/travis-air-force-base-closes-crash-gate-fairfield-police-say/18815480/

Alberto Viveros Piedra

Age :70

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : Lincoln Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard

City : Anaheim

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Anaheim Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, officers with the Anaheim Police Department observed a vehicle driving erratically near Harbor Boulevard and Cypress Street and attempted to catch up to conduct a traffic stop. The driver turned off the vehicle’s lights and accelerated away. Officers followed the vehicle through city streets. Moments later, the driver ran a red light at Lincoln Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard and crashed into multiple vehicles. Alberto Viveros Piedra, who was driving a Toyota Camry, was struck during the collision and died. Family members reported he was driving home from work when the crash occurred.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EW6-xVpVUc
https://abc7.com/post/innocent-driver-among-2-killed-multi-car-crash-anaheim/18815011/
https://www.foxla.com/news/anaheim-deadly-multi-car-crash-march-31-2026
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-grandpas-memorial-and-family

Andrew Joseph Sanchez

Age :14

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : Lincoln Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard

City : Anaheim

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Anaheim Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 bystander killed by police pursuit crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, officers with the Anaheim Police Department observed a vehicle driving erratically and attempted to catch up to conduct a traffic stop. The driver turned off the vehicle’s lights and accelerated away. Officers followed the vehicle. The driver ran a red light at Lincoln Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard and crashed into multiple vehicles. Andrew Joseph Sanchez, a 14-year-old passenger in the vehicle, died in the crash. He was a student described by friends as outgoing and well-liked.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EW6-xVpVUc
https://abc7.com/post/innocent-driver-among-2-killed-multi-car-crash-anaheim/18815011/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/anaheim-deadly-multi-vehicle-crash/

Juan Carlos Lopez

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : Lincoln Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard

City : Anaheim

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Anaheim Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #2 bystander killed by police pursuit crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, officers with the Anaheim Police Department observed a vehicle driving erratically and attempted to catch up to conduct a traffic stop. The driver turned off the vehicle’s lights and accelerated away. Officers followed the vehicle. The driver ran a red light at Lincoln Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard and crashed into multiple vehicles. Andrew Joseph Sanchez, a 14-year-old passenger in the vehicle, died in the crash. He was a student described by friends as outgoing and well-liked.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EW6-xVpVUc
https://abc7.com/post/innocent-driver-among-2-killed-multi-car-crash-anaheim/18815011/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/anaheim-deadly-multi-vehicle-crash/

Kevin Lee McAlister

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Shenandoah

County : Page

State : Virginia

Agency : Page County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after foot pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, a Page County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a call in the Naked Creek area and encountered Kevin Lee McAlister, who was wanted on a capias warrant. Police pursued him on foot after he ran. During the pursuit, police stated he held a firearm. The deputy gave commands for him to drop the firearm. The deputy then opened fire, striking McAlister, who died at the location. Virginia State Police are conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://rocktownnow.com/news/218812-wanted-person-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-page-county/
https://www.whsv.com/2026/03/31/wanted-individual-dies-officer-involved-shooting-page-county/
https://pagevalleynews.com/page-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-wanted-man-in-naked-creek-area/

Matthew Ryan Cross

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : Malone Avenue

City : Port Charlotte

County : Charlotte

State : Florida

Agency : North Port Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, officers with the North Port Police Department and deputies with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported homicide. Matthew Ryan Cross was identified as the person involved and fled the area. Officers located him on Malone Avenue in Port Charlotte. During the encounter, Cross had a firearm. Officers opened fire during the confrontation and killed him. Authorities have not released additional details about the sequence of events leading to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/homicide-suspect-dead-after-shootout-with-north-port-police-deputies/

Charles David Zearbaugh

Age :76

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : 300 block of S Ivy Wood Drive

City : Muncie

County : Delaware

State : Indiana

Agency : Muncie Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, officers with the Muncie Police Department responded to a call involving a man at a residence on the 300 block of South Ivy Wood Drive. Officers attempted to communicate with him, and a standoff developed. During the encounter, officers opened fire and killed him. Indiana State Police are investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/01/man-fatally-shot-during-tuesday-standoff-with-muncie-police/89414825007/
https://fox59.com/news/isp-investigating-shooting-involving-muncie-police-officer/

Robert S. Gordon

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : 1970 Schrock Rd

City : Columbus

County : Franklin

State : Ohio

Agency : Columbus Division of Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, Columbus Division of Police officers responded after 10 p.m. to a report of an irate man with a gun at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1427 on Schrock Road. The man forced his way into the club and later remained outside while holding a gun. Officers arrived and issued commands. The man did not comply. Officers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dayton247now.com/news/local/police-involved-shooting-officer-north-columbus-schrock-road
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/police-involved-shooting-officer-north-columbus-schrock-road
https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/police-involved-shooting-officer-north-columbus-schrock-road

Ryan Jacob LeCompte

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : Briar Ridge Rd and Cedar Brook Dr S

City : Pinellas Park

County : Pinellas

State : Florida

Agency : Pinellas Park Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, Pinellas Park Police Department officers responded to a report of a man with a gun in a residential area near Briar Ridge Road and Cedar Brook Drive South. Officers and SWAT units established a perimeter and attempted to negotiate. During the standoff, Ryan Jacob LeCompte, 39, shot himself and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/pinellas-park-swat-armed-person/67-cad7e15b-5be5-455e-b8b8-72d576e9cc87

John Rackovan III

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : Springer Road area near Stevens Road

City : Nicktown

County : Cambria

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, Pennsylvania State Police attempted to serve a warrant at a home in Barr Township near Nicktown. Police established a perimeter around the property. During the operation, John Rackovan III came out from a wooded area near the home holding a handgun and fired toward troopers. Troopers opened fire, striking and killing him. The Cambria County coroner identified him at the location later that evening. The Pennsylvania State Police Troop A Major Case Team is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.indianagazette.com/news/police_emergency_and_courts/state-police-nicktown-area-man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting/article_17fc31ae-6ab3-47f7-a131-1f41cd403bfc.html
https://wjactv.com/news/local/psp-coroner-da-investigating-incident-in-cambria-county
https://www.u92radio.com/2026/04/01/psp-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-barr-township-cambria-county/

Jeffrey Brown

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/31/2026

Location : Highway 69

City : Jackson

County : Clarke

State : Alabama

Agency : Clarke County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/31/2026, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle in Clarke County. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle on Highway 69 toward Jackson. During the chase, Jeffrey Brown crossed the center line and crashed head on into another vehicle. He was airlifted to a hospital in Montgomery, where he later died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/mississippi-news/suspect-in-clarke-county-chase-dies/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/04/02/innocent-pair-hurt-after-suspect-fleeing-deputies-causes-head-on-crash-clarke-county/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/04/04/son-hears-crash-outside-clarke-county-home-discovers-his-parents-were-victims/

Maria Ramirez-Ahmad

Age :53

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/30/2026

Location : South Ola Vista and Avenida Granada

City : San Clemente

County : Orange County

State : California

Agency : Orange County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/30/2026, deputies attempted to stop a stolen U-Haul truck in San Clemente. The driver did not stop and deputies escalated a pursuit. Within about a minute, the U-Haul crashed into a Mazda SUV carrying four people. Maria Ramirezahmad, a 53-year-old woman from Anaheim, was driving the SUV and died from the impact. Three other occupants in the vehicle were hospitalized with critical injuries. The driver of the U-Haul fled on foot and was later apprehended by deputies. Authorities stated the vehicle had been reported stolen and charges include felony evasion causing death and gross vehicular manslaughter.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/post/1-dead-driver-stolen-haul-crashes-san-clemente-several-others-sent-hospital/18809690/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/30/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Clinton

County : Sampson County

State : North Carolina

Agency : Sampson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/30/2026, a deputy attempted a traffic stop on a motorcyclist in Sampson County. The driver did not stop and deputies chased him. The pursuit ended when the motorcycle crashed. After the crash, deputies encountered the driver, who had a gun. A deputy fired, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/sampson-county-news/motorcyclist-shot-dead-by-deputy-after-chase-crash-in-sampson-county/

Demetric Bryant

Age :25

Gender :Unknown

Race : Black

Date : 03/30/2026

Location : Mill Street

City : Indianola

County : Sunflower

State : Mississippi

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/30/2026, U.S. Marshals went to a residence on Mill Street in Indianola to serve a rape warrant on Demetric Bryant. During the warrant service, Bryant had a weapon. A U.S. Marshals agent fired, striking and killing him. No agents were reported injured. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident and will submit findings to the Attorney General’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/2026/03/30/mississippi-rape-suspect-killed-in-indianola-ms-police-shooting/89388952007/
https://www.ddtonline.com/rape-suspect-fatally-shot-during-us-marshals-warrant-service-69cabb16d5f88

Michael Decker

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/30/2026

Location : Mine Road

City : Hopedale

County : Harrison

State : Ohio

Agency : Harrison County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after manhunt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/30/2026, deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office searched for Michael Decker following multiple reported incidents across the county. Deputies located him on Mine Road near Hopedale. During the encounter, deputies opened fire and killed him. Authorities have not released full details about what occurred immediately before deputies opened fire.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjer.com/news/suspect-in-harrison-county-manhunt-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.jordanmiller.news/2026/03/31/suspect-fatally-shot-after-three-officer-involved-incidents-in-harrison-county/