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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/30/2026

Location : 200 block of Romayne Avenue

City : Joliet

County : Will

State : Illinois

Agency : Will County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/30/2026, deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported home invasion at a residence on the 200 block of Romayne Avenue in Joliet. A man entered the home and remained inside while a resident stayed barricaded. Deputies surrounded the residence and established a standoff that lasted several hours. During the standoff, the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have not released his identity.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/post/marycrest-school-mary-sears-childrens-academy-joliet-twp-hs-district-204-admin-building-locked-down-will-county-sheriff/18810216/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/jolietil-news-suspect-dies-invading-romayne-avenue-house-homeowner-inside-barricading-himself-hours-sheriff/18816160/

Ammarin Tunstall

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/30/2026

Location : Crowe Avenue

City : Monroeville

County : Monroe

State : Alabama

Agency : Monroeville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died in police custody after arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/30/2026, Monroeville Police Department officers responded to a domestic-related call involving Ammarin Tunstall. When officers approached, Tunstall ran into a wooded area. Officers pursued and took him into custody. Witnesses reported officers used pepper spray and a Taser multiple times before dragging him from the woods and placing him face down in a patrol vehicle. Police stated he was alert and talking but refused to walk. After arriving at the Monroe County Detention Facility, Tunstall became unresponsive. Emergency services were called, and he was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/04/02/refused-walk-monroeville-police-chief-explains-officers-actions-after-man-dies-custody/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/03/31/video-shows-monroeville-officers-dragging-man-state-investigators-launch-in-custody-death-probe/

Miguel Angel Aguilar

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/30/2026

Location : Nealtown Road

City : Reidsville

County : Rockingham

State : North Carolina

Agency : North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/30/2026, a North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on U.S. 29 near Reidsville. The driver did not stop and the trooper initiated a chase. Police chased the motorcycle off U.S. 29 onto a side road at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle traveled out of sight and crashed on Nealtown Road after leaving the roadway and striking a tree. Emergency personnel responded and pronounced the driver dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/greensboro/reidsville-motorcyclist-dies-after-pursuit-crash-in-greensboro-troopers-say/
https://abc45.com/news/local/motorcyclist-crashes-after-fleeing-state-trooper-during-us-29-pursuit-officials-say

Cassondra M. Scott

Age :50

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/29/2026

Location : North Adams Street and West 28th Avenue

City : Hutchinson

County : Reno County

State : Kansas

Agency : Hutchinson Police Department, Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/29/2026, officers responded to reports of a woman pointing a rifle at homes in a Hutchinson neighborhood. Officers located Cassondra M. Scott in the street. After officers made contact with her, she pointed the rifle in the direction of officers and an officer fired multiple times, striking her. She was transported to a local hospital and later transferred to a Wichita hospital, where she died from her injuries. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kwch.com/2026/03/30/woman-shot-by-hutchinson-police-officer-dies-injuries-wichita-hospital/

Michael Sims

Age :71

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/29/2026

Location : E Alquina Rd

City : Connersville

County : Fayette

State : Indiana

Agency : Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/29/2026, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call involving reports of gunfire at a home on E Alquina Rd in Fayette County. Michael Sims had a gun inside the residence and pointed it toward others. When deputies arrived, he pointed the gun toward them. Deputies opened fire and killed him. Indiana State Police are investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newsexaminer.com/news/indiana-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-fayette-county/article_f292805c-a180-5772-b731-5e84d3bbfe35.html
https://wibc.com/882670/man-shot-and-killed-by-fayette-county-deputies/

Brian Guy Baker

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/29/2026

Location : 12393 W Stayton Rd SE

City : Aumsville

County : Marion

State : Oregon

Agency : Marion County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/29/2026, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on W Stayton Rd SE in Aumsville. Brian Guy Baker remained inside the home during an hours-long standoff with law enforcement. During the standoff, Baker shot himself and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kptv.com/2026/03/30/armed-suspect-dead-after-hours-long-standoff-aumsville-sheriff-says/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/29/2026

Location : 14900 block of Telge Road

City : Unknown

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/29/2026, a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy attempted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle run a red light at Spring Cypress Road and Louetta Road. The driver did not stop, turned off the vehicle’s lights, and accelerated away. The deputy searched the area and located the vehicle after it crashed into a wooded area near the 14900 block of Telge Road. The vehicle had gone down an embankment and caught fire. One person was ejected from the vehicle and died. Investigators stated speed was a factor in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/post/2-killed-fiery-crash-deputy-pursuit-northwest-harris-county-according-sheriffs-office/18802703/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/driver-fleeing-police-crashes-woods-north-harris-county-killing-two-fiery-crash

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/29/2026

Location : 14900 block of Telge Road

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/29/2026, a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy attempted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle run a red light at Spring Cypress Road and Louetta Road. The driver did not stop, turned off the vehicle’s lights, and accelerated away. The deputy searched the area and located the vehicle after it crashed into a wooded area near the 14900 block of Telge Road. The vehicle had gone down an embankment and caught fire. A second person remained inside the vehicle and died in the fire. Investigators stated speed was a factor in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/post/2-killed-fiery-crash-deputy-pursuit-northwest-harris-county-according-sheriffs-office/18802703/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/driver-fleeing-police-crashes-woods-north-harris-county-killing-two-fiery-crash

Kevin Patrick Sullivan

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/28/2026

Location : Interstate 81

City : Unknown

County : Frederick

State : Virginia

Agency : Frederick County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/28/2026, Frederick County deputies located a Pennsylvania man wanted in connection with a domestic assault. The driver did not stop, and deputies chased the vehicle onto Interstate 81. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed through a guardrail. The driver was pronounced dead after the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/pa-man-killed-following-frederick-county-police-pursuit/article_1ec5b74d-44fc-529b-b479-99ba64fae51e.html

Micah Bonin

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/28/2026

Location : 12011 Shore Circle

City : Unknown

County : Anchorage Municipality

State : Alaska

Agency : Anchorage Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff and house fire

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/28/2026, Anchorage police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots at a residence on Shore Circle around 3:27 a.m. Police arrived and encountered a man inside the home. Officers deployed a drone during the standoff. Police stated the man fired a rifle, including shooting at the drone. During the incident, the man set the home on fire. Officers engaged the man during the confrontation and opened fire, killing him. The fire grew into a large structure fire while police and fire crews responded. Police confirmed prior calls had been made to the same address before this incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/03/28/suspect-dead-after-anchorage-officer-involved-shooting-ends-large-house-fire-chief-says/https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2026/03/31/police-identify-officer-gunman-involved-in-fiery-south-anchorage-shooting-incident/

Izaiah Ismael Tacoronte

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/28/2026

Location : 5700 block of 20th Street

City : Greeley

County : Weld

State : Colorado

Agency : Greeley Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/28/2026, officers with the Greeley Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence on the 5700 block of 20th Street. Officers encountered a man who had a knife. Officers engaged the man, and the situation escalated. Officers opened fire and killed him. After the shooting, officers determined that the man had stabbed his brother, who was also found dead at the residence. Authorities reported that at least one officer was taken to a hospital following the incident. A multi-agency team is conducting the investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kdvr.com/news/local/1-dead-after-shooting-involving-greeley-police/

Victor L. Craighead

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/28/2026

Location : Alpine Road

City : Unknown

County : Lewis

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after trespassing investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/28/2026, New York State Police responded to a trespassing complaint on Alpine Road in the Town of Diana after a homeowner observed an individual on the property through a security camera. Troopers arrived and located a burned-out vehicle with a dead person inside. Troopers then located a second burned-out vehicle with another dead person inside nearby. Troopers identified a suspect connected to the incident at a nearby residence. The man exited the residence holding a long gun and fired at troopers. A trooper opened fire and shot the man. Authorities confirmed the man’s death. Investigators have not released the identities of the three deceased individuals.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/03/28/2-dead-2-burned-out-cars-suspect-shot-by-police/

Bradley Williams

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/28/2026

Location : Spruce Street near Perry Railroad Street

City : Fort Valley

County : Peach

State : Georgia

Agency : Peach County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/28/2026, Peach County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a man riding a four-wheeler on a city street. The driver did not stop. Deputies escalated a pursuit. The driver traveled westbound on Spruce Street while being chased, veered onto the shoulder, and struck a utility pole. Bradley Williams, 36, was transported to a hospital and died from his injuries on 03/31/2026.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.41nbc.com/man-dies-after-four-wheeler-crash-during-police-pursuit-in-fort-valley/

John Correll Montue

Age :68

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : El Camino Avenue and Boxwood Street

City : Unknown

County : Sacramento

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, California Highway Patrol officers requested assistance from Sacramento Police Department officers at a Carl’s Jr. on El Camino Avenue shortly after midnight. Officers encountered John Correll Montue, 68, inside the restaurant. During the encounter, Montue had a knife. Officers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/chp-officer-involved-shooting-sacramento-man-dead-investigation/103-f18ca291-72f4-4fa2-b4d5-9ad87e74c576
https://fox40.com/news/local-news/sacramento/north-sacramento-fatal-shooting-man-dead/

Name Withheld

Age :11

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Harrison Boulevard

City : Ogden

County : Weber

State : Utah

Agency : Ogden Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, Ogden police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle occupied by two teenagers. The driver did not stop, and police chased the vehicle. During the pursuit, the stolen vehicle crashed into another vehicle carrying a family. An 11-year-old child in the family vehicle was killed, and multiple others were injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ksltv.com/local-news/ogden-stolen-vehicle-fatal-crash/893600/

Rashawn Tucker

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : 2821 Marquess Drive

City : Unknown

County : McCracken

State : Kentucky

Agency : Kentucky Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during home visit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, probation and parole officers went to a home on Marquess Drive for a supervision visit. They encountered Rashawn Tucker, who was not associated with the visit. During the encounter, Tucker stabbed one of the officers. Officers then opened fire and shot him. He was taken to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kbsi23.com/news/police-investigating-shooting-in-paducah-no-public-threat-reported/
https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/one-stabbed-one-shot-in-struggle-on-marquess-drive-sheriff-says/article_0d50f6de-a619-406f-bff1-aba34690045f.html

Lafimmas Leevon Haynes

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : 1400 block of Tulane Avenue

City : Unknown

County : Orleans

State : Louisiana

Agency : Tulane University Police Department; New Orleans Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after prior shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, Lafimmas Haynes shot two people near Tulane Avenue in New Orleans. A Tulane University police officer responded and shot him as he moved through the area. Haynes was taken to a hospital where he died. Two other individuals were hospitalized with critical injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://involvedinitall.com/natchitoches-police-investigate-fatal-shooting-on-university-parkway/
https://www.fox8live.com/2026/03/27/man-shot-by-tulane-officer-identified-had-recent-arrest-history/
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/family-of-man-killed-in-tulane-officer-involved-shooting-demands-answers/289-848352af-7a5c-42a6-a7bb-de522b46a329

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : 1400 block of Amarillo Street

City : Unknown

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : South Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, South Houston police responded to a call on Amarillo Street. During the encounter, a man shot a police officer. Officers then opened fire and shot the man. He died from his injuries. The officer was injured and transported for treatment.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/south-houston-officer-involved-shooting-amarillo-street/285-97c58fa2-17be-47a8-95d7-aa9b719b5b91

Katelyn Hall

Age :28

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : 9800 block of Vieux Carre Drive

City : Unknown

County : Jefferson

State : Kentucky

Agency : Louisville Metro Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, Louisville Metro Police responded to a call about a woman experiencing a mental health crisis at an apartment on Vieux Carre Drive. Officers encountered Katelyn Hall inside a bathroom with self-inflicted injuries. After firefighters forced entry, Hall exited and moved toward officers holding a sharp object. Officers opened fire and shot her. She was transported to a hospital where she died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wave3.com/2026/03/28/woman-suffering-mental-health-crisis-fatally-shot-by-lmpd-after-charging-officers-with-sharp-weapon/
https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/large-police-presence-reported-near-jeffersontown-lmpd-asks-public-to-avoid-area/article_358f206b-9063-473b-bbb3-e8f1394dac51.html

Adam Bean

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : 1600 block of Seattle Slew Lane

City : Unknown

County : Cumberland

State : North Carolina

Agency : Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Police captain killed in domestic disturbance between off-duty officers

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, deputies with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Seattle Slew Lane in Hope Mills. Deputies identified the incident as a domestic disturbance involving two off-duty law enforcement officers. Deputies arrived at the residence and located Adam Bean with a gunshot wound. Deputies confirmed his death at the location. Authorities identified Bean as a captain with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office who had served since 2006 and most recently worked as Assistant Chief of Detectives. Investigators have not released details about the actions of the second individual involved. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation to determine what led to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc11.com/post/domestic-disturbance-between-off-duty-officers-leaves-1-dead-hope-mills-shooting/18796157/

Sayed Mousavi

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Middle Eastern

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Interstate 15 near 3300 South

City : Murray

County : Salt Lake

State : Utah

Agency : South Salt Lake Police Department; Utah Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after traffic incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, a Utah Highway Patrol trooper was struck from behind by a vehicle on Interstate 15 near 4500 South in Murray. The driver, Sayed Mousavi, exited the vehicle holding a knife. The trooper opened fire, striking him multiple times. Additional troopers arrived at the location. Mousavi died from his injuries. Authorities stated he had previously been charged in 2024 with felony terrorism after making threats about carrying out violence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc4.com/news/traffic/traffic-alert-police-incident-south-salt-lake/https://kutv.com/news/local/suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-identified-as-sandy-man-charged-with-terrorism

Patrick J. King

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Milford Street residence

City : Unknown

County : Hartford

State : Connecticut

Agency : Plainville Police Department; Central Region Emergency Response Team

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, officers with the Plainville Police Department responded after a woman reported that her brother had called and said he had killed multiple people and intended to kill himself. Officers arrived at a residence on Milford Street and established contact with Patrick J. King, who remained inside the home. Officers initiated a standoff and brought in a regional SWAT team. Officers used a drone and communicated with King during negotiations that lasted approximately two hours. Officers then deployed pepper gas into the home to force him to surrender. During this police intervention, King shot himself. Officers entered the residence and King was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Officers located three additional individuals inside the home who had been shot and killed prior to police arrival.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/hartford-county/hartford/police-investigating-incident-plainville/520-c2965bf1-bc37-473f-b5be-43c7b5735c52

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Coxe Road near Cleghorn Mill Road

City : Rutherfordton

County : Rutherford County

State : North Carolina

Agency : Rutherfordton Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, an officer attempted a traffic stop on South Main Street in Rutherfordton. The driver did not stop and police chased the vehicle. During the pursuit, the vehicle continued for approximately 1.4 miles and later accelerated before leaving the roadway on Coxe Road and striking a tree. Two occupants died at the location of the crash and a third person died after being transported to a hospital. A fourth occupant was hospitalized with serious injuries. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wlos.com/news/local/3-dead-1-seriously-injured-rutherford-county-rutherfordton-chase-crash-collision-wreck-north-carolina-state-highway-patrol-chrysler-300-police-hit-and-run-incident-pursuit
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/03/30/three-killed-crash-while-fleeing-wnc-police-officers-say/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Coxe Road near Cleghorn Mill Road

City : Rutherfordton

County : Rutherford County

State : North Carolina

Agency : Rutherfordton Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #2Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, an officer attempted a traffic stop on South Main Street in Rutherfordton. The driver did not stop and police chased the vehicle. During the pursuit, the vehicle continued for approximately 1.4 miles before leaving the roadway on Coxe Road and striking a tree. A second occupant died from injuries sustained in the crash. Other occupants in the vehicle were also killed or injured. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wlos.com/news/local/3-dead-1-seriously-injured-rutherford-county-rutherfordton-chase-crash-collision-wreck-north-carolina-state-highway-patrol-chrysler-300-police-hit-and-run-incident-pursuit
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/03/30/three-killed-crash-while-fleeing-wnc-police-officers-say/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Coxe Road near Cleghorn Mill Road

City : Rutherfordton

County : Rutherford County

State : North Carolina

Agency : Rutherfordton Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, an officer attempted a traffic stop on South Main Street in Rutherfordton. The driver did not stop and police chased the vehicle. During the pursuit, the vehicle continued for approximately 1.4 miles before leaving the roadway on Coxe Road and striking a tree. A third occupant died from injuries sustained in the crash. Another occupant was hospitalized with serious injuries. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wlos.com/news/local/3-dead-1-seriously-injured-rutherford-county-rutherfordton-chase-crash-collision-wreck-north-carolina-state-highway-patrol-chrysler-300-police-hit-and-run-incident-pursuit
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/03/30/three-killed-crash-while-fleeing-wnc-police-officers-say/

Sandra Strampher-Perry

Age :72

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Interstate 44 near Southwest 59th Street

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/27/2026, deputies with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a woman holding a firearm at a residence in the Deer Creek area. Deputies attempted to detain her. She got into a pickup truck and drove away. Deputies escalated a chase, and additional units from the Oklahoma City Police Department and Oklahoma Highway Patrol joined. During the pursuit, officers attempted multiple vehicle intervention maneuvers. The driver continued driving and entered Interstate 44, where a trooper conducted another intervention that ended the pursuit near Southwest 59th Street. The vehicle struck another vehicle during the sequence. After the vehicle stopped, officers reported that she pointed a gun while inside the vehicle. Eleven officers opened fire and killed her. Eleven officers from multiple agencies discharged their weapons.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-chase-crash-woman-shot-killed-i44/70897707
https://www.koco.com/article/bystanders-injured-police-chase-deadly-shooting-okc-i44/70887576

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : West Sunrise Boulevard

City : Unknown

County : Broward

State : Florida

Agency : Broward Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/26/2026, Broward County deputies responded to a report of a man with a gun near West Sunrise Boulevard. Deputies confronted the man and opened fire. He was pronounced dead after the shooting. Police have not released his identity.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article315141868.html

Eric Valencia

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : 725 N Alameda Avenue

City : Azusa

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Azusa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/26/2026, Eric Valencia was found unresponsive in the back seat of a parked Azusa Police Department vehicle outside the police station. The vehicle had been taken out of service for maintenance and was left unlocked. Surveillance video showed Valencia entering the vehicle on his own without police awareness. He was not in custody at the time. The rear compartment of the patrol vehicle is designed in a way that may prevent occupants from exiting from the inside once inside. His family had reported him missing prior to the discovery. Valencia had prior contact with police days earlier involving a DUI-related arrest and release. The cause of death has not been released. Authorities have opened internal and external investigations into the incident and the failure to secure the vehicle.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/26/body-found-in-police-car-parked-in-front-of-azusa-police-station/

Wallace J. Franklin Jr.

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : Morningside Lake

City : Unknown

County : Callaway

State : Missouri

Agency : Fulton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowning during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/26/2026, Fulton police responded to a report of a person in the water calling for help at Morningside Lake. Police and firefighters searched the lake with assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. They later recovered Wallace Franklin Jr. from the water and he was pronounced dead. The circumstances leading to the drowning have not been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://krcgtv.com/news/local/fulton-police-identify-man-who-drowned-on-thursday

James Lee, Jr.

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : 23rd Avenue and Ager Road

City : Unknown

County : Prince George’s

State : Maryland

Agency : Prince George’s County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/26/2026, Prince George’s County police conducted a traffic stop near 23rd Avenue and Ager Road in Chillum. During the stop, officers had the driver exit the vehicle while one officer searched it. The driver got back into the vehicle and began driving while an officer was partially inside. An officer fired, striking the driver. The vehicle crashed into a pole, and the driver was pronounced dead at a hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2026/03/man-fatally-shot-by-prince-georges-co-police-officer-in-chillum/

Name Withheld

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : D-19 and Swarthout Road

City : Unknown

County : Livingston

State : Michigan

Agency : Livingston County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/26/2026, a deputy with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office located a stolen 2024 Range Rover traveling eastbound on Interstate 96 near Mason Road. The vehicle exited the freeway before the deputy initiated a stop and continued southbound on D-19. The deputy attempted a traffic stop near Francis Road. The driver did not stop, and deputies chased the vehicle southbound at speeds of approximately 120 mph. At the intersection of D-19 and Swarthout Road, the driver attempted to pass a Ford F-350 that was turning left. The vehicle struck the truck, lost control, and then collided with a Ford F-450 parked on the shoulder. The 28-year-old driver was transported to a hospital with critical injuries and was later pronounced dead. A 23-year-old passenger was transported with critical injuries. Authorities reported that neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt, and investigators are reviewing possible alcohol or drug involvement.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whmi.com/news/article/police-pursuit-fatal-crash-putnam-d-19-swarthout

Steven Charles Mitten

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : Roadway stop

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 03/26/2026, officers with the Phoenix Police Department located Steven Charles Mitten during an investigation and moved to take him into custody. Detectives identified his vehicle and used a Grappler device to stop him on a roadway. Officers approached and gave commands during the attempted arrest. During this police intervention, Mitten shot himself. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/paradise-valley-school-staffer-dies-by-suicide-police-attempted-arrest-him-phoenix/75-ca7ff028-166f-468f-88dd-39a9e4dc23e1

Walfre Roblero Prince

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : Old Highway 31 near Hidden River Road

City : Longs

County : Horry County

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol, Horry County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/26/2026, officers attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle in Horry County. The driver did not stop and continued driving at high speed, and officers escalated a pursuit. During the chase, the motorcycle left the roadway on Old Highway 31 near Hidden River Road and struck a tree. The driver, identified as 27-year-old Walfre Roblero Prince of Loris, was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident with assistance from Horry County Police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/03/26/motorcyclist-dies-after-police-chase-ends-crash-horry-county/
https://wpde.com/news/local/motorcyclist-critically-injured-in-longs-area-crash-hidden-river-road-old-highway-31-south-carolina-highway-patrol-victim-hospital-traffic-lanes-detour

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : Gateway Harbor, Erie Canal near Webster Street

City : North Tonawanda

County : Niagara

State : New York

Agency : City of Tonawanda Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowned during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

REASON FOR CHASE:
Police attempted to stop Baker for a traffic violation.
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NARRATIVE:
On 03/26/2026, 36-year-old Jeffrey A. Baker of Buffalo died after jumping into the Erie Canal while running from City of Tonawanda police officers following an attempted traffic stop in North Tonawanda, New York.
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At approximately 1:12 a.m., a City of Tonawanda police officer observed a gray Volvo commit a traffic violation near Main and Niagara streets. The vehicle continued across the Renaissance Bridge into North Tonawanda, where police initiated a traffic stop on Webster Street.
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After the Volvo stopped, Baker got out of the vehicle and ran. Officers pursued him on foot through an alley and toward Gateway Harbor and the Erie Canal.
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Police said Baker entered the Erie Canal while attempting to escape the pursuing officers. Officers deployed a water-rescue throw bag, which Baker was initially able to grab. Police began pulling him toward shore.
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During the rescue attempt, Baker became unresponsive while still in the water. An officer entered the canal and brought him to shore. Police and emergency personnel performed lifesaving measures before Baker was transported to Kenmore Mercy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Police subsequently said they learned that Baker had outstanding warrants from two additional Erie County law-enforcement agencies. Those warrants were discovered after the encounter and were not the stated reason police initially attempted to stop his vehicle.
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Baker's identity was initially withheld while authorities notified his family. Police subsequently publicly identified him as Jeffrey A. Baker, 36, of Buffalo.
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The circumstances establish that Baker entered the canal while actively attempting to escape a police foot pursuit. There is no evidence in the reporting located that Baker entered the water intending to die. His death is therefore classified here as a drowning during police pursuit rather than suicide.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
The City of Tonawanda Police Department has not publicly identified the officer who initiated the traffic stop or the officers who pursued Baker on foot. The officer who entered the Erie Canal and pulled Baker from the water has also not been publicly identified in the sources located.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/man-dies-after-jumping-into-erie-canal-during-police-pursuit
https://www.btpm.org/local/2026-03-26/man-dies-after-chase-with-tonawanda-police-ends-in-erie-canal
https://www.audacy.com/wben/news/local/suspect-dies-after-jumping-into-erie-canal
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-dies-jumping-erie-canal-145827080.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/police-man-dies-jumping-erie-152814565.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-dies-jumping-erie-canal-174106871.html
https://people.com/man-36-dies-after-allegedly-jumping-into-erie-canal-to-evade-police-11936702

Duane Holston

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/25/2026

Location : 300 block of E Mirror Lake Drive

City : Unknown

County : Lake

State : Florida

Agency : Fruitland Park Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after crash response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/25/2026, Fruitland Park police responded to a crash where a truck had struck a home on E Mirror Lake Drive. Officers encountered Duane Holston walking away from the crash holding a hatchet. Officers gave commands to stop. During the encounter, Holston reached toward a firearm, and officers opened fire and shot him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/03/25/police-man-with-a-hatchet-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.leesburg-news.com/2026/03/25/fruitland-park-officer-fatally-wounds-man-with-hatchet-who-refused-to-obey-commands-from-police/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/25/2026

Location : 5800 block of Glenmont Drive

City : Unknown

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/25/2026, Houston police responded to a report of a man with a gun near Glenmont Drive. Officers encountered the man, and he fired at an officer. Police opened fire and shot him. The man died from his injuries. An officer was injured during the exchange of gunfire.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://x.com/houstonpolice/status/2036915278781591584
https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/houston-police-officers-glenmont/285-cd8a2f76-4cb4-4329-841e-21b09c2fb059

Andrew W. Krasnansky

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/25/2026

Location : 2400 block of Applebutter Road

City : Unknown

County : Northampton

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police; Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/25/2026, police responded to a welfare check in the 2400 block of Applebutter Road in Hellertown. Andrew W. Krasnansky discharged a firearm prior to police arrival. Officers encountered him and an exchange of gunfire occurred. The Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team established a perimeter during a prolonged standoff. During the operation, a trooper encountered Krasnansky outside the residence and opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dailyvoice.com/pa/west-chester/police-activity-closes-roads-in-hellertown-developing/

Jazz Joseph Fernandez

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/25/2026

Location : 1000 block of NW Loop 410

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : Castle Hills Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after vehicle incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/25/2026, officers with the Castle Hills Police Department responded to a reported hit-and-run involving a vehicle near NW Loop 410 in San Antonio. Officers located Jazz Joseph Fernandez and attempted to detain him. During the encounter, officers stated that Fernandez had a gun. The situation escalated, and officers opened fire, killing Fernandez. Authorities reported that one firearm was involved. Investigators have not released further details about the sequence of events leading up to the shooting or clarified the actions immediately preceding the use of force. Multiple agencies are reviewing the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/castle-hills-loop-410-shooting-22096155.php
https://foxsanantonio.com/newsletter-daily/man-killed-in-castle-hills-officer-involved-shooting-identified-hit-and-run-vehicle-car

Ramy Dasan

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Middle Eastern

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Washington Avenue

City : New Haven

County : New Haven

State : Connecticut

Agency : Connecticut State Police, New Haven Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, Connecticut State Police attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 95. The driver continued driving at a high rate of speed. Police did not initiate a sustained pursuit and ended their involvement. The vehicle continued into New Haven, where it lost control on Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and collided head-on with a pickup truck. Ramy Dasan, 21, was killed in the crash. A passenger in the vehicle and the driver of the pickup were transported to a hospital with injuries. Authorities confirmed the crash occurred after the attempted stop and that video evidence showed troopers were not actively pursuing at the time of the collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/new-haven-county/new-haven/one-dead-new-haven-crash-after-police-chase-called-off/520-e51b679e-acf2-4be8-80c0-9e2a84a590b2
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/new-haven-ella-grasso-blvd-serious-crash-tuesday-22093480.php

Zachary Beaudet

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : South Ashburnham Road

City : Westminster

County : Worcester

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Westminster Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, Westminster police went to a residence on South Ashburnham Road to serve an arrest warrant. Police entered the home and made contact with a 22-year-old man. During the encounter, police said the man was holding a large knife and moved toward officers. Police opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. The man was later identified as Zachary Beaudet, 22. His mother later identified him publicly and questioned the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office are leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcvb.com/article/large-police-presence-as-investigation-underway-in-westminster-mass/70826221
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/westminster-police-shoot-and-kill-man-with-knife-da-says/3921065/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/03/24/authorities-allege-man-threatened-officers-with-knife-before-fatal-shooting-in-westminster/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/22-year-old-man-dead-after-being-shot-by-police-central-mass-home-da-says/