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Robert Boggia Jr.

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/20/2026

Location : Charlotte Road

City : Charlotte

County : Washington

State : Maine

Agency : Baileyville Police Department, Washington County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/20/2026, officers were called to a bar in Calais after Robert Boggia Jr. allegedly threatened patrons with a firearm. According to authorities, Boggia left before officers arrived. Police later observed him driving a red Corvette on Route 1 at an estimated 150 mph. Baileyville police attempted to catch up with the vehicle but were unsuccessful. A Washington County Sheriff's deputy later observed the Corvette traveling at a high rate of speed on Charlotte Road and attempted to catch up before coming upon the crash scene. Police reported that Boggia was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities stated that high speed was the primary contributing factor in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmtw.com/article/charlotte-maine-fatal-crash-threatening-at-bar/71664855
https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/media-center/public-releases/msp-investigating-fatal-crash-washington-county
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/whiting-man-threatens-people-at-bar-dies-in-high-speed-crash-charlotte-maine-robert-boggia/97-4c041e47-5253-43a7-afbc-b668ce343951
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/public-safety/2026/06/22/whiting-man-killed-in-washington-county-crash-after-allegedly-fleeing-police--officials-say
https://fox23maine.com/news/local/maine-man-accused-of-threatening-people-with-gun-dies-in-charlotte-crash-robert-boggia-jr-red-corvette-calais-
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/06/22/maine-man-allegedly-seen-driving-corvette-150-mph-before-fatal-crash/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/19/2026

Location : West Carey Avenue and North Commerce Street

City : North Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/19/2026, a person was shot and killed during an encounter with officers near West Carey Avenue and North Commerce Street in North Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated that it is investigating the fatal shooting. As of the initial public release, authorities had not identified the deceased or released information about the circumstances leading to the shooting. Additional information is expected following the department's preliminary investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-north-las-vegas-3840270/

Lamin Simmons

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/19/2026

Location : 190 Kosciuszko Street

City : Brooklyn

County : Kings

State : New York

Agency : New York Police Department

Officer(s) : Detective Matthew Gale

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during barricaded standoff after officer was shot

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/19/2026, officers with the New York Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting multiple gunshots inside a two-story residence at 190 Kosciuszko Street in Brooklyn. According to police, officers encountered 48-year-old Lamin Simmons, who was armed with a handgun inside the residence. Simmons remained barricaded inside for approximately three hours while specialized Emergency Service Unit officers and hostage negotiators responded. During the standoff, Simmons allegedly fired numerous rounds at officers. At approximately 8:52 a.m., ESU officers entered the residence after negotiations failed. Police reported that Simmons again fired at officers, striking Detective Matthew Gale in the left leg. At least four officers returned fire, striking Simmons. He was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, where he was pronounced dead. Detective Gale was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg and is expected to recover. Two firearms were recovered from the residence. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/06/19/nypd-cop-shot-in-leg-brooklyn-nyc-second-man-critical-police/
https://brooklyn.news12.com/2026/06/20/one-man-dead-after-shooting-injuring-officer-in-bed-stuy/2iHbk1t2CIut9Lr1MJDhmv
https://abc7ny.com/post/officer-shot-barricaded-suspect-wounded-bedford-stuyvesant-brooklyn/19330749/
https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/06/mayor-mamdani-briefs-the-media-on-a-shooting-of-an-nypd-officer-.html
https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/06/19/nypd-officer-shot

Daniel Edward Noonan

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/19/2026

Location : Siletz River Highway (OR-229)

City : Siletz

County : Lincoln

State : Oregon

Agency : Oregon State Police, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/19/2026, officers with the Oregon State Police and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office located 49-year-old Daniel Edward Noonan on the Siletz River Highway while attempting to arrest him in connection with an alleged assault that had occurred several days earlier at a fruit stand near Newport. Investigators alleged that Noonan pushed a woman believed to be of Maya/Indigenous descent, attempted to take her purse, and yelled racial slurs during the attack. According to police, officers attempted to take Noonan into custody, and an encounter occurred during which officers fired their weapons, striking him. Noonan was pronounced dead at the scene. The involved officers were placed on administrative leave, and the Lincoln County Major Crime Team is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kval.com/news/local/suspect-dead-after-police-incident-residents-urged-to-avoid-siletz-river-highway-area-lincoln-county-newport-oregon-state-police?teaserSource=trending
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/fruit-stand-racist-police-shooting-siletz-highway-daniel-noonan-lincoln-county/283-db25f789-e343-4cbc-a05a-1a8487e83bd1

Albert Nixon Richter IV

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/19/2026

Location : 100 block of Red Hawk Ridge

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio Police Department

Officer(s) : Hunter Albrecht

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/20/2026, Albert Nixon Richter IV died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during an armed standoff with San Antonio police at a residence on Red Hawk Ridge in San Antonio, Texas. Officers had responded to reports of gunfire and, after entering the home, rescued two children. Richter then fired from a closet, striking Officer Hunter Albrecht in the abdomen. Officers returned fire and continued attempts to take Richter into custody. After additional negotiations and the deployment of SWAT and crisis negotiators, a drone located Richter deceased inside the residence. The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled his death a suicide, and the Texas Attorney General's investigation found no indication that police gunfire struck either Richter or the homicide victim.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tpr.org/criminal-justice/2026-06-20/stone-oak-domestic-violence-shooting-leaves-2-dead-sapd-officer-wounded
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/06/19/barricaded-suspect-shoots-sapd-officer-on-far-north-side-police-say/
https://foxsanantonio.com/newsletter-daily/san-antonio-police-chief-mcmanus-en-route-after-officer-involved-shooting-on-north-side

Patti Wilson

Age :31

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/19/2026

Location : Dairy Queen, 709 North Avenue

City : Grand Junction

County : Mesa

State : Colorado

Agency : Grand Junction Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after stabbing investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/20/2026, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the Dairy Queen at 2871 North Avenue after reports that a woman had stabbed another person inside the restaurant. According to police, 31-year-old Patti Wilson then left the business and entered a vehicle. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but Wilson drove away and crashed nearby. Police reported that Wilson exited the vehicle armed with a knife and confronted officers. Officers then shot Wilson. She was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The stabbing victim was also transported to a hospital with serious injuries. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.westernslopenow.com/top-stories/suspect-pronounced-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-at-dairy-queen/
https://www.kjct8.com/2026/06/20/developing-heavy-police-presence-areas-tapped-off-grand-junction-intersection-dairy-queen/
https://junctionnow.com/2026/06/20/suspect-dead-after-north-ave-stabbing-and-police-shooting/

Daniel Bolinger

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/19/2026

Location : 2800 block of University Circle

City : Crestview Hills

County : Kenton

State : Kentucky

Agency : Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/19/2026, officers with the Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Department responded to a residence in the 2800 block of University Circle to assist the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. According to the Kentucky State Police, 37-year-old Daniel Bolinger exited the residence armed with a knife during the encounter. Officers shot Bolinger, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kentucky State Police are conducting the investigation, which is standard procedure following a fatal police shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlwt.com/article/crestview-hills-officers-involved-in-use-of-force-incident/71644946
https://www.fox19.com/2026/06/20/crestview-hills-officers-involved-use-force-incident-ksp-investigates/
https://local12.com/news/local/northern-kentucky-nky-police-shooting-officer-involved-use-of-force-incident-investigation-state-officers-crestview-hills-university

Eric Simmons

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/19/2026

Location : Blanchette Bridge

City : St. Charles

County : St. Charles

State : Missouri

Agency : St. Charles County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowned during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/19/2026, officers with the St. Charles County Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had been reported stolen. According to police, the driver fled on foot and jumped from the Blanchette Bridge into the Missouri River while attempting to evade arrest. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate him. On 06/23/2026, emergency personnel recovered the man's body from the Missouri River near Jones Confluence Point Park. The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed the recovered body was the same man who had jumped from the bridge several days earlier. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfvs12.com/2026/06/24/st-louis-man-jumped-off-bridge-fleeing-law-enforcement-body-found-days-later/
https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/06/24/st-louis-man-jumped-off-bridge-fleeing-law-enforcement-body-found-days-later/

Sarah Brendel

Age :28

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/18/2026

Location : Sturbridge Plaza Hotel, 400 Haynes Street

City : Sturbridge

County : Worcester

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Sturbridge Police Department; Southbridge Police Department; Massachusetts State Police

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/18/2026, Sturbridge Police Department, Southbridge Police Department, and Massachusetts State Police responded to the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel after reports that a vehicle had crashed into the building and shots had been fired. Investigators said a 28-year-old woman drove an SUV into the hotel while looking for two people known to her. She fired multiple shots into the building, striking a male hotel guest who was not one of the intended targets. Officers located the woman inside the hotel and attempted to speak with her and de-escalate the situation. According to the Worcester County District Attorney, the woman fired her gun again and then shot herself. Officers and emergency medical personnel provided lifesaving measures, during which they learned she was approximately eight months pregnant. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The male victim was transported to the hospital in critical but stable condition. Authorities described the incident as targeted domestic violence and said the two people the woman was seeking were not injured. The investigation is being conducted by the Sturbridge Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, and the Worcester County District Attorney's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/06/18/guest-shot-suspect-dead-after-vehicle-crashes-into-sturbridge-hotel/
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/sturbridge-plaza-hotel-crash-shooting-scotland-witness/

Chad Petipas

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/18/2026

Location : Motel 6, 1254 Riverdale Street

City : West Springfield

County : Hampden

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Hartford Police Department; Holyoke Police Department; Massachusetts State Police

Officer(s) : Not applicable

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/18/2026, Hartford Police Department investigators identified Chad Petipas as the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred the previous evening on Magnolia Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Investigators tracked Petipas to a Motel 6 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, where Hartford police, Holyoke Police Department, and Massachusetts State Police established a perimeter and evacuated the motel. Officers made contact with Petipas and attempted to negotiate his surrender during an hours-long standoff. According to Hartford police, Petipas refused to surrender and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound before officers entered the room. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Hartford shooting left 46-year-old Diana Tirado dead and a second woman wounded. The Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden County District Attorney's Office is investigating the death, while the Hartford Police Department continues investigating the homicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfsb.com/2026/06/18/suspect-hartford-fatal-shooting-barricaded-massachusetts-motel/
https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/hartford-county/hartford/hartford-police-investigate-homicide-on-magnolia-street/520-b8090cae-3196-438a-8b83-18ee7a052d80
https://dailyvoice.com/ct/windham-willimantic/wanted-in-fatal-ct-double-shooting-suspect-barricades-himself-in-mass-motel-police/

Remions Washington

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/18/2026

Location : 8 Mile Road and Schoenherr Road

City : Warren

County : Macomb

State : Michigan

Agency : Warren Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/18/2026, Warren Police Department officers attempted to stop a silver Dodge Ram after observing multiple occupants wearing ski masks while driving through residential neighborhoods. The driver did not stop and continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit. At approximately 1:58 a.m., the fleeing truck ran a red light at the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Schoenherr Road and struck a vehicle driven by 48-year-old Remeious Washington, who was pulling over for approaching emergency vehicles. Washington was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Five juveniles fled from the Dodge Ram after the crash, and four were apprehended. Police believe the group was responsible for at least 15 vehicle-related crimes reported in Warren during the previous 48 hours. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/18/the-heartbeat-of-all-of-us-family-mourns-man-killed-in-warren-police-chase/

Shane Hansen

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/18/2026

Location : Flamingo Road and Koval Lane

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/18/2026, officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department located a stolen vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. According to police, the driver continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit through multiple areas of the Las Vegas Valley. The pursuit ended near Flamingo Road and Koval Lane when the vehicle stopped and three people exited and ran. Police reported that 53-year-old Shane Hansen was armed with a handgun and fled on foot. According to investigators, Hansen pointed the handgun at pursuing officers during the encounter. Officers then fired their weapons, striking Hansen. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The other occupants were taken into custody. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting and released additional details during a critical incident briefing on 06/23/2026.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/police-shooting-under-investigation-in-las-vegas/
https://thenevadaglobe.com/702times/metro-police-shoot-kill-armed-stolen-vehicle-suspect-following-dangerous-valley-wide-pursuit/
https://twitter.com/LVMPD/status/2069172538715062296
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/metro-to-detail-police-shooting-that-left-suspect-dead-after-chase-3841551/

Michah Cleary

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/18/2026

Location : 300 block of E. California Ave.

City : Ridgecrest

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Ridgecrest Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/18/2026, officers with the Ridgecrest Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of East California Avenue after police reported that Michah Cleary failed to stop at a stop sign. According to authorities, Cleary became uncooperative during the stop, and officers attempted to de-escalate the encounter. Police reported that Cleary pointed a handgun in the direction of officers, and an officer fired, striking him. Cleary was transported to a hospital and later transferred to Kern Medical, where he died from his injuries on 06/19/2026. Police stated that Cleary had an outstanding warrant for assault with a deadly weapon. Under an existing agreement, the Kern County Sheriff's Office is conducting the independent criminal investigation while the Ridgecrest Police Department conducts an internal review. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/41-year-old-man-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-ridgecrest-kern-county-california

Jordan Michael Donahue

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/18/2026

Location : Apartment complex

City : St. Peter

County : Nicollet

State : Minnesota

Agency : Mankato Department of Public Safety, Saint Peter Police Department, Nicollet County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Dustin Struckman, Austin Buss

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/18/2026, officers with the Mankato Department of Public Safety attempted to stop Jordan Michael Donahue after he failed to stop for police. The pursuit ended at an apartment complex in St. Peter, where Donahue fired a shotgun, striking Saint Peter Police Officer Austin Buss in the arm. Nicollet County Sheriff's Sergeant Dustin Struckman and Officer Buss returned fire. Following an extended standoff, officers deployed a drone into the apartment and found Donahue dead from a gunshot wound. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension recovered a shotgun and is investigating the shooting. Authorities have not stated whether Donahue died from police gunfire or a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/man-identified-standoff-mankato-police

Daniel Edward Noonan

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2026

Location : 1545 Siletz Highway

City : Siletz

County : Lincoln

State : Oregon

Agency : Oregon State Police; Newport Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/17/2026, Oregon State Police troopers and Newport Police Department officers went to a property at 1545 Siletz Highway to arrest a man in connection with a bias crime investigation stemming from an incident on June 11 at the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 229. According to police, officers contacted the man shortly before 4:00 p.m., and he immediately opened fire on them. Officers returned fire, striking him. First responders provided emergency medical care, and he was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. No law enforcement officers or members of the public were injured. The officers who fired their weapons were placed on administrative leave. On June 18, Oregon State Police identified the deceased as 49-year-old Daniel Edward Noonan and said he had been sought on multiple bias crime charges related to the earlier incident. The Lincoln County Major Crimes Team, led by the Lincoln City Police Department, is investigating the shooting with assistance from the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://katu.com/news/local/suspect-in-bias-crimes-killed-in-officer-shooting-on-highway-101-oregon-state-police-say-siletz-229-lincoln-county-osp-newport-police-fruit-stand-video-investigation
https://nbc16.com/news/local/lincoln-county-major-crimes-team-investigates-state-police-shooting-in-bias-crime-case
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/officer-fatally-shoots-suspect-lincoln-county-siletz-river-highway/283-d32d0434-8ca9-4239-aed1-af4304f6b477

Justin Xavier Cann

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2026

Location : 5800 block of Linda Vista Road near Goshen Street

City : San Diego

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : San Diego Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/17/2026, a San Diego Police Department officer was driving a marked patrol vehicle westbound on the 5800 block of Linda Vista Road near Goshen Street when the officer felt an impact. After stopping and turning the vehicle around, the officer found a man lying in the roadway. The man, who was identified by the University of San Diego as one of its students, was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 3:35 a.m. Police said it was unclear why the man was in the roadway, and the circumstances of the collision remain under investigation. The officer was not injured. The San Diego Police Department Traffic Division and Collision Investigations Bureau are investigating the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/usd-student-sdpd-patrol-vehicle-morena-deadly-crash/4037954/
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/pedestrian-killed-in-officer-involved-crash-in-san-diegos-morena-neighborhood
https://people.com/college-student-dies-struck-by-police-cruiser-near-campus-12001978

Sandra Swann

Age :66

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2026

Location : U.S. 422 westbound at the State Route 5 bypass

City : Warren Township

County : Trumbull

State : Ohio

Agency : Warren Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/17/2026, Warren Police Department officers attempted to stop a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe in connection with a shooting investigation. The driver did not stop and continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit along U.S. 422. At approximately 9:40 a.m., the fleeing Hyundai entered the intersection at the State Route 5 bypass and struck a vehicle driven by 66-year-old Sandra Swann of Cortland. Swann was pronounced dead at the scene. The fleeing driver, 37-year-old Dominique Dorsey of Leavittsburg, and his passenger, 17-year-old Tyreese Douglas, sustained serious injuries and were transported to the hospital. Douglas was identified by police as a suspect in the shooting that prompted the pursuit. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfmj.com/news/local-news/warren/cortland-woman-dies-in-crash-during-warren-police-chase/article_2bbe6ac6-2cb2-4d29-ae41-25de5f7824a6.html
https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2026/06/cortland-woman-killed-in-crash/
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/a-victim-was-following-law-innocent-bystander-killed-warren-police-chase

John Krga

Age :76

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2026

Location : 5000 block of Lumen Lake Drive

City : Lake Tomahawk

County : Oneida

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Oneida County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Justin Orth

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during felony arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/17/2026, John Krga was shot and killed by a Oneida County Sheriff's deputy during an attempted arrest at his residence on Lumen Lake Drive in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Deputies Justin Orth and Alyssa Knabenbauer were attempting to arrest Krga on allegations of first-degree sexual assault of a child and repeated sexual assault of the same child. According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, during the arrest Krga produced a firearm and fired at the deputies. Deputy Justin Orth returned fire, striking Krga. Krga was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputy Alyssa Knabenbauer did not fire her weapon. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation, as required under state law for officer-involved deaths.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsaw.com/2026/07/03/man-killed-deputy-involved-shooting-during-oneida-county-arrest-attempt/
https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/07/03/oneida-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-man-during-child-sex-assault-arrest/

Christopher Austin Bankhead

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/16/2026

Location : Alabama Street near Browder Street

City : Columbus

County : Lowndes

State : Mississippi

Agency : Columbus Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/16/2026, Columbus Police Department officers attempted to stop a Honda Accord for a traffic violation in Columbus. Police said officers observed suspicious behavior during the stop, and before the stop was complete, the driver drove away at a high rate of speed. A short time later, the vehicle crashed on Alabama Street near Browder Street. Front-seat passenger Christopher Austin Bankhead died at the scene. At least three other occupants were injured, including one person who was airlifted. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcbi.com/traffic-stop-leads-to-deadly-crash-in-columbus/
https://www.wcbi.com/update-person-who-died-in-columbus-car-crash-has-been-identified/
https://www.wtva.com/2026/06/17/young-man-killed-columbus-crash-tuesday-night/

Jujaun Bates

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/16/2026

Location : 400 block of Corby Boulevard

City : South Bend

County : St. Joseph

State : Indiana

Agency : South Bend Police Department; Mishawaka Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/16/2026, South Bend Police Department officers responded to the 400 block of Corby Boulevard after a 911 caller reported that an unwanted person who was the subject of an active protective order was outside the residence with a firearm. Officers located 35-year-old Jujaun Bates, who exited a vehicle carrying a gun. Police attempted to detain him over several blocks and used less-lethal tactics before shots were fired. Multiple Mishawaka Police Department officers discharged their weapons, striking Bates. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. Authorities have not stated who fired first, and no officers were injured. The Indiana State Police are investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc57.com/news/BREAKING-Suspect-taken-to-hospital-after-shooting-on-South-Bends-North-Side
https://www.wndu.com/2026/06/17/police-scene-possible-shots-fired-south-bend/

Deandrea Lamar Robertson

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/16/2026

Location : Walmart Supercenter, 8900 Old Seward Highway

City : Anchorage

County : Anchorage

State : Alaska

Agency : Anchorage Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during assault investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/17/2026, officers with the Anchorage Police Department responded to the Walmart Supercenter at 8900 Old Seward Highway after store loss prevention employees reported a suspected shoplifting incident involving 33-year-old Deandrea Lamar Robertson. According to police, Robertson displayed a handgun while attempting to leave the store, prompting officers to confront him in the parking lot. Police reported that Robertson fired at officers, striking two officers. Both officers returned fire, striking Robertson. Officers provided emergency medical aid until Anchorage Fire Department personnel arrived, but Robertson was pronounced dead at the scene. The two wounded officers were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Robertson had been violently arrested by a K9 in December 2025 by the same law enforcement agency.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/06/17/large-police-presence-closes-down-portion-old-seward-highway/
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2026/06/18/police-identify-suspected-shoplifter-killed-in-south-anchorage-walmart-shootout/

Shawn Dewayne Williams

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/16/2026

Location : Porter Street NW and Connecticut Avenue NW

City : Washington

County : District of Columbia

State : District of Columbia

Agency : Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after allegedly shooting a woman

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/16/2026, Metropolitan Police Department officers responded after reports that a woman had been shot in Northwest Washington, D.C. According to police, the man accused of the shooting boarded a Metrobus and was located a short time later after officers tracked the bus to the area of Porter Street NW and Connecticut Avenue NW. Officers evacuated the passengers before approaching the man. Police stated that the man appeared to reach for a firearm, and officers fired, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman who had been shot before the encounter was transported to a hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/4610300/police-kill-suspect-accused-shooting-woman-northwest-dc/

Carla Zepeda

Age :73

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/15/2026

Location : Sherwood Avenue residence

City : Modesto

County : Stanislaus

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/15/2026, California Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 20-year-old Zachariah Noble. Noble did not stop and continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit through Modesto. During the pursuit, Noble lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, and crashed into a residence on Sherwood Avenue. The home was being watched by 73-year-old Carla Zepeda, who was asleep inside at the time of the crash. Zepeda sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. Noble was arrested and booked on charges including second-degree murder, driving under the influence, evading law enforcement, and driving on a suspended license. Family members said Zepeda had planned to donate one of her kidneys to her son, who has end-stage renal disease. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the pursuit and crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://local12.com/news/nation-world/woman-planning-kidney-donation-killed-police-pursuit-crash-carla-zepeda-zachariah-noble?fbclid=IwY2xjawSgrrhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNZDNMUFM1YWRXMEpSWkFKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoqdXL7ItrqFv_kfrZL9o5HM37cRRK3ykHfMtIAoztJdgvfzD_eBUPKmUg2Y_aem_7Wvr8xgrTB_nj7GkZ752pw

Thomas Hearn

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/15/2026

Location : Northbound US-101 Freeway near the Fourth Street overpass

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/15/2026, California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of a person on the northbound US-101 Freeway near the Fourth Street overpass who was reportedly armed with a hammer and behaving erratically. According to authorities, officers attempted to contact the individual, and a confrontation occurred during which at least one CHP officer fired, striking the person. The individual was transported to a hospital, where they later died from their injuries. The California Department of Justice is conducting the investigation required under state law for fatal shootings involving law enforcement officers.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-hospitalized-after-chp-officer-involved-shooting-shuts-down-northbound-101-freeway/
https://abc7.com/post/chp-shoots-suspect-101-freeway-downtown-los-angeles/19276181/

Airick Iriarte

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/15/2026

Location : 800 block of E. 14th Street

City : Sweetwater

County : Nolan

State : Texas

Agency : Sweetwater Police Department; Nolan County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during "shots fired "call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/15/2026, Sweetwater Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 800 block of East 14th Street in Sweetwater. Deputies with the Nolan County Sheriff's Office also responded to assist. According to authorities, officers located an armed man at the scene, and additional gunfire was exchanged. Officers shot the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Texas Rangers are conducting the independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/crime/texas-rangers-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-sweetwater/
https://ktxs.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-sweetwater-leaves-suspect-dead

Erik Sanchez

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/15/2026

Location : 1400 block of W. Argyle Street

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after fatal shooting investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/15/2026, Chicago Police Department officers responded to the 4800 block of North Clark Street after reports of a fatal shooting. Police reported that a 63-year-old man was shot during an argument and later died at a hospital. Officers located the alleged gunman in the 1400 block of West Argyle Street. According to police, the man ran from officers on foot. Police reported that during the pursuit he turned and pointed a handgun toward officers, who fired their weapons, striking him. The man was transported to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/post/deadly-ravenswood-shooting-suspect-shot-officers-uptown-chicago-police-say/19307739/

Sandra Keeme

Age :48

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/15/2026

Location : 17000 block of E. Blue Willow Lane

City : Kingman

County : Mojave

State : Arizona

Agency : Mohave County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/15/2026, deputies with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 17000 block of E. Blue Willow Lane after receiving reports that Sandra Keeme was threatening to harm herself and might have a firearm. When deputies arrived, they found Keeme being physically restrained. According to authorities, Keeme broke free, picked up a pair of scissors, and ignored officers' commands to stop. Deputies deployed Tasers, which police said were ineffective. Authorities reported that Keeme then walked to a vehicle, retrieved a firearm, and turned toward deputies, who fired their weapons, striking and killing her. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2026/06/16/suspect-dead-after-shooting-involving-deputies-east-kingman/
https://www.facebook.com/bullheadcitypolicedepartment/posts/pfbid034q9pAY4BAaU7L7cbPWS115xyjsTXU92XCxgdosXoPbh7d6j5AYDew66MxPV9x51ol
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/06/16/suspect-dead-after-shooting-involving-deputies-east-kingman/
https://news3lv.com/news/local/deputies-fatally-shoot-armed-suspect-during-domestic-violence-call-east-of-kingman

Lexi Lanaye Scheets

Age :35

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/15/2026

Location : Interstate 44 Welcome Center near Exit 313

City : Miami

County : Ottawa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Quapaw Nation Marshal Service; Miami Police Department; Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after vehicle pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/16/2026, Quapaw Nation Marshals Service officers located a stolen vehicle from Joplin, Missouri, at the Downstream Casino and Resort near Miami, Oklahoma. When officers attempted to contact the occupants, the driver did not stop and continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit onto Interstate 44. During the pursuit, the driver traveled the wrong way on the Will Rogers Turnpike while displaying a firearm. After the vehicle stopped near the Oklahoma Welcome Center at Exit 313, the driver and passenger, 35-year-old Lexi Lanaye Scheets of Willard, Missouri, exited the vehicle. Officers gave commands, and shots were fired. Scheets was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox23.com/news/two-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-ottawa-county/article_3bf7b557-9770-45bf-bdbd-1860f6c6d4ad.html
https://okcfox.com/news/local/authorities-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-near-miami-ok-on-monday-06-16-2026

Jason Mathew Moore

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/15/2026

Location : Interstate 44 Welcome Center near Exit 313

City : Miami

County : Ottawa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Quapaw Nation Marshal Service; Miami Police Department; Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : #1 occupant killed by police after vehicle pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/16/2026, Quapaw Nation Marshals Service officers located a stolen vehicle from Joplin, Missouri, at the Downstream Casino and Resort near Miami, Oklahoma. When officers attempted to contact the occupants, the driver, 48-year-old Jason Mathew Moore of Columbia, Missouri, did not stop and continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit onto Interstate 44. During the pursuit, Moore drove the wrong way in the westbound lanes of the Will Rogers Turnpike while displaying a firearm. After officers stopped the vehicle near the Oklahoma Welcome Center at Exit 313, Moore exited the vehicle while armed. Officers gave commands, and shots were fired. Moore was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox23.com/news/two-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-ottawa-county/article_3bf7b557-9770-45bf-bdbd-1860f6c6d4ad.html
https://okcfox.com/news/local/authorities-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-near-miami-ok-on-monday-06-16-2026

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/14/2026

Location : Naglee Avenue and Park Avenue

City : San Jose

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : Santa Clara Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/14/2026, Santa Clara police attempted to stop a 2002 Buick sedan after officers reported observing it being driven recklessly on Stevens Creek Boulevard, including driving on the center median and the wrong side of the road. Police reported that the driver did not stop and continued driving through Santa Clara before the pursuit entered San Jose. At approximately 12:19 a.m., the Buick ran a red light at the intersection of Naglee Avenue and Park Avenue and collided with a 2016 Toyota sedan. The female passenger in the Buick was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver sustained major injuries, was transported to a hospital, and was taken into custody by Santa Clara police. Two women in the Toyota were hospitalized with injuries later determined to be non-life-threatening.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/woman-dies-crash-pursuit-sj/4099041/
https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/san-jose-fatal-crash-22304793.php

Kohen Wiley

Age :1

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/14/2026

Location : Walmart, 235 Front Street

City : Senatobia

County : Tate

State : Mississippi

Agency : Senatobia Police Department; Tate County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shoplifting investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/14/2026, Senatobia Police Department officers responded to a reported shoplifting of diapers at the Walmart located at 235 Front Street. According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, officers encountered a vehicle connected to the call in the parking lot and at least one officer fired into the vehicle. A 1-year-old boy inside the vehicle was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead. A woman who was also inside the vehicle was critically injured and transported to a hospital. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation. Family members have publicly demanded answers regarding the child's death.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wreg.com/news/its-just-not-right-family-of-1-year-old-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-demands-answers/
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/shoplifting-call-ends-with-gunfire-as-police-officer-shoots-into-car-outside-walmart-killing-child/article_40f41d42-afa5-463f-9f1f-55683feef569.html_

Joseph G. Fennewald

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/14/2026

Location : Interstate 35W near Berry Street

City : Fort Worth

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : North Richland Hills Police Department; Fort Worth Police Department

Officer(s) : Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/14/2026, officers with the North Richland Hills Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle, but the driver did not stop and continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit into Fort Worth. The pursuit ended after the vehicle lost control and crashed on Interstate 35W near Berry Street. Officers approached the vehicle and found the driver inside with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No law enforcement officers discharged their weapons during the incident. The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating the death, and the identity of the deceased has not been released.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/police-chase-ends-suspect-found-gunshot-wound-head-fort-worth-police/287-3415551f-fc6d-450b-a389-443a3b069500

Jaden Michaca

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/14/2026

Location : 3400 South Main Apartments, 3400 S. Main St.

City : Santa Ana

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Santa Ana Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after disturbing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/14/2026, Santa Ana Police Department officers responded to the 1100 block of South Townsend Street after receiving reports of a domestic violence incident. Officers learned that a 16-year-old had allegedly stabbed an adult male relative, who was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Officers contacted the juvenile, later identified as Jaden Michaca, who remained armed with a knife. During the encounter, officers fired, striking Michaca. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Orange County District Attorney's Office is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/06/15/boy-16-fatally-shot-by-santa-ana-police-after-allegedly-stabbing-mothers-boyfriend/
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1033500596002619

Name Withheld

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/14/2026

Location : River Run Dog Park

City : Elba

County : Dodge

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Dodge County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/14/2026, Dodge County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to River Run Dog Park in the Town of Elba after receiving reports of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance and threatening members of the public. When deputies attempted to contact the man, he opened fire, striking a deputy multiple times. The deputy sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was rescued by responding officers. The man retreated into his vehicle, where he was later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A handgun was recovered near his body. Authorities stated that no law enforcement officers discharged their weapons during the incident. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox11online.com/news/local/dodge-county-deputy-shot-at-dog-park-suspect-later-found-dead-in-vehicle-elba-river-run-columbus-uw-hospital-madison-shooting-firearm-handgun
https://www.wbay.com/2026/06/15/dodge-county-deputy-shot-wounded-confrontation-dog-park-suspect-dead/

Jacques L. Whitt

Age :27

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 06/13/2026

Location : Alabama 53 near the 323 mile marker

City : Huntsville

County : Madison

State : Alabama

Agency : Madison County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/13/2026, a Madison County Sheriff's Office deputy was driving a marked patrol vehicle with emergency lights and sirens activated while responding to a call on Alabama 53 near the 323 mile marker. The deputy's patrol vehicle collided with another vehicle in which Jacques L. Whitt was a passenger. Whitt was ejected from the vehicle and died from her injuries. Several other people, including the deputy, were injured. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.waff.com/2026/06/14/madison-county-deputy-3-others-injured-highway-53-crash-1-dead/
https://www.al.com/news/2026/06/madison-county-deputy-sheriff-kills-27-year-old-woman-injures-others-in-on-duty-crash.html
https://abc3340.com/news/local/woman-killed-in-crash-involving-on-duty-madison-county-deputy

Eric Franks

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/13/2026

Location : 54th Street and Arlington Street

City : Philadelphia

County : Philadelphia

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Philadelphia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/13/2026, Philadelphia police officers responded to reports of a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire near the intersection of 54th Street and Arlington Street in the Wynnefield neighborhood. While officers were establishing a crime scene, they encountered 57-year-old Eric Franks, who police said became involved in a confrontation with officers. According to police, Franks shoved a sergeant as officers attempted to explain the crime scene, and officers then attempted to detain him. Police stated that Franks produced a handgun and fired at officers, striking three of them. Four officers returned fire, striking Franks in the chest and leg. Franks was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Three officers were hospitalized in stable condition. Police recovered a 9mm handgun from the scene. The shooting remains under investigation.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://whyy.org/articles/3-philadelphia-police-officers-shot-in-wynnefield-suspect-dead/
https://6abc.com/post/3-philadelphia-police-officers-shot-citys-wynnefield-section-suspect-dead/19292478/
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/large-police-investigation-underway-in-west-philadelphia/4417178/

Luis Joseph Lill

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/13/2026

Location : 900 block of E. Long Street

City : Carson City

County : Carson

State : Nevada

Agency : Carson City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/13/2026, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a reported family disturbance at an apartment complex in the 900 block of E. Long Street. According to the sheriff's office, a man armed with a knife had assaulted a woman, who suffered injuries consistent with being cut. Deputies encountered the man outside the apartment. Authorities stated that deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation and issued commands before at least one deputy fired, striking the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured woman was transported to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The Nevada Division of Investigation is conducting the investigation into the shooting. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://mynews4.com/news/local/carson-city-deputies-shoot-suspect-during-reported-knife-attack-at-apartment-complex
https://www.kolotv.com/2026/06/13/family-related-knife-attack-leads-officer-involved-shooting-sheriff-says/

Brandon Garcia

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/13/2026

Location : N. Reems Road and W. Greenway Road

City : Surprise

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Surprise Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/13/2026, Surprise Police Department officers responded to a residence near Reems Road and Greenway Road after receiving reports of a domestic violence incident. A caller reported that a father and son had been arguing and that multiple gunshots had been fired inside the home. Officers entered the residence and encountered 37-year-old Brandon Garcia. During the encounter, officers fired, striking Garcia. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers subsequently located 63-year-old Ruben Garcia, a retired Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputy, dead inside the home. Investigators believe Brandon Garcia fatally shot his father before officers arrived. The Glendale Police Department is conducting the investigation into the police shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/06/14/father-son-dead-domestic-violence-incident-shooting-involving-surprise-police-officers/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/developing-surprise-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/13/2026

Location : Walgreens, 105 West Road

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/13/2026, members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force attempted to arrest two felony suspects at a Walgreens located at 105 West Road in Houston. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, one suspect, a woman, was taken into custody without incident. The second suspect, an armed adult male, barricaded himself inside the business, prompting a standoff with law enforcement. During the incident, the man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated that no law enforcement officers discharged their weapons and no officers were injured. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://x.com/SheriffEd_HCSO/status/2065854293731660157
https://cw39.com/crime/suspect-custody-walgreens-arrest-death/

John Cutler Murray

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/13/2026

Location : Clayton Boulevard to Powhatan Road and Harrison Road

City : Wilson's Mills

County : Johnston

State : North Carolina

Agency : Johnston County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/13/2026, a Johnston County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop 21-year-old John Cutler Murray for speeding and running a red light on Clayton Boulevard in Clayton. Murray did not stop and continued driving, leading deputies on a brief pursuit onto Powhatan Road. According to investigators, Murray lost control while approaching the intersection of Powhatan Road and Harrison Road, failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the centerline, and left the roadway. He was thrown from the motorcycle and struck a telephone box and a small tree in the yard of a residence. The pursuing deputy came upon the crash moments later and began rendering aid until emergency personnel arrived. Murray was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities stated that Murray was also involved in a property-damage hit-and-run during the pursuit. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation. Speed and alcohol are believed to have been contributing factors.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc11.com/story/motorcyclist-killed-crash-short-pursuit-johnston-county-troopers-say/19298514/
https://www.wral.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-chase-crash-johnston-county-speed-alcohol-involved-june-2026/