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On 04/24/2026, Ogle County sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle after identifying occupants they said were wanted in connection with multiple burglaries and outstanding warrants. Police chased the vehicle from Oregon toward Rochelle on Illinois Route 38. Deputies deployed tire deflation devices multiple times while the driver continued driving through fields and across a waterway to avoid them. Police said the vehicle entered a ditch west of Rochelle and overturned multiple times, ejecting 25-year-old Cheyenne M. Gartman of Dixon. Gartman was taken to Rochelle Community Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Two passengers, a 34-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, were airlifted to a hospital with injuries. Multiple agencies participated in the pursuit and response.

https://www.wifr.com/2026/04/29/dixon-woman-dies-after-chase-ends-crash-il-38-ogle-county/
https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2026/04/29/dixon-woman-killed-in-high-speed-vehicle-chase-across-ogle-county/
https://superhits935.com/dixon-woman-identified-as-driver-killed-in-crash-near-rochelle/

On 04/23/2026, an Adairsville Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding at a MAPCO gas station on Joe Frank Harris Parkway NW. During the stop, Saeed Ahmed Reed exited the vehicle, re-entered it, and drove across the parking lot before stopping again. Reed exited the vehicle a second time and began walking away. The officer deployed a Taser, which was not effective. Reed then pulled a handgun from his waistband and fired at the officer, striking him in the chest. The officer, who was wearing a ballistic vest, opened fire, striking Reed multiple times. Reed was transported to a hospital where he died.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/04/23/adairsville-police-officer-shot-chest-kills-suspect-who-fired-him-department-says/
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-23/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-adairsville
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/adairsville-officer-survives-shooting-suspect-killed-adairsville

On 04/23/2026, deputies with the Wake County Sheriff’s Office and Harnett County Sheriff’s Office responded to The Domain apartments on Wallingford Road to serve an arrest warrant. A SWAT team assembled outside the residence. While deputies attempted to serve the warrant, they heard gunshots from inside the apartment. Deputies entered the residence and found the individual dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers discharged their weapons.

https://www.wral.com/news/local/wallingford-road-police-swat-april-2026/

On 04/23/2026, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on Ohio 133 in Blanchester. The driver did not stop. Police chased the motorcycle. During the pursuit, James Gleason attempted to pass a pickup truck in a no-passing zone as the truck turned left onto Northview Road. The motorcycle struck the driver’s side door of the truck, left the roadway, and hit a road sign. Gleason was ejected and died following the crash. The driver of the pickup truck was treated for minor injuries.

https://www.fox19.com/2026/04/24/motorcyclist-crashes-dies-after-fleeing-traffic-stop/

On 04/23/2026, U.S. Marshals Service deputies attempted to arrest Joseph McDowell at a residence at 309 West Pine Street in Deming on an extradition warrant. Deputies breached the door and encountered McDowell holding a rifle in a firing position. At least one deputy opened fire. McDowell retreated inside the home, and officers established a perimeter and attempted to get him to surrender. After no response, officers deployed a drone and robot into the residence and found McDowell dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/2-fugitives-wanted-for-child-sex-crimes-found-dead-after-police-standoff/

On 04/23/2026, U.S. Marshals Service deputies attempted to arrest Cassondra Sauber at a residence at 309 West Pine Street in Deming on an extradition warrant. Deputies made entry and later established a perimeter after an initial encounter with Joseph McDowell inside the home. Officers attempted to get both individuals to surrender. After no response, officers deployed a drone and robot into the residence and found Sauber dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/2-fugitives-wanted-for-child-sex-crimes-found-dead-after-police-standoff/

On 04/23/2026, Savannah Police Department officers attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Trailblazer shortly before 10:00 p.m. for an undisclosed traffic violation. The driver refused to stop. Police chased the vehicle westbound through city streets. During the pursuit, the driver ran a red light at the intersection of Capital Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and crashed into a Nissan Juke. The impact struck the Nissan on the driver’s side and ejected both occupants. Both occupants were pronounced dead. Officers detained the driver of the Trailblazer and two passengers. Authorities stated one passenger had outstanding felony warrants. The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/chatham-county-police-chase-deadly-crash/71118751

On 04/24/2026, deputies with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Trailblazer in Savannah. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle west on Capital Street. During the pursuit, the driver ran a red light at Pennsylvania Avenue and struck a Nissan Juke. The impact ejected both occupants of the Nissan. Habibullah Azizi, who was driving for Lyft, and his passenger were killed. Authorities took the driver and two passengers from the Trailblazer into custody, and charges were filed.

https://www.wtoc.com/2026/04/24/lyft-driver-passenger-killed-crash-during-chatham-county-chase/
https://www.wtoc.com/2026/04/24/2-dead-after-pursuit-ends-crash-savannah-intersection/

On 04/22/2026, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted a traffic stop on U.S. 40 in Clayton after identifying a vehicle connected to an armed robbery at a Chase Bank in Plainfield the previous day. Dustin R. Horwoth did not comply with the stop and fled. Police chased the vehicle. Horwoth then exited the vehicle and ran on foot while carrying a firearm. Deputies pursued him on foot. During the encounter, deputies opened fire, striking him. Horwoth was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries. Reporting states he was armed during the pursuit.

https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/police-shooting-under-investigation-in-hendricks-county/
https://fox59.com/news/indynews/police-officers-reportedly-involved-in-shooting-in-hendricks-county/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-hendricks-county-belleville-plainfield-bank-robbery-suspect/531-6cea36b6-c501-4981-aa57-547b16fa7c40

On 04/22/2026, Woodstock Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 575 near Highway 92. The driver refused to exit the vehicle and drove away. Police chased the vehicle along Interstate 575 to the Towne Lake Parkway exit ramp. During the pursuit, an officer used a patrol vehicle to stop the SUV. After the vehicle was stopped, the driver fired at officers. An officer opened fire, striking him. Jeffrey Parker died from his injuries. One officer was injured during the exchange. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/shooting-involving-police-i-575-in-woodstock-shuts-down-interstate-for-hours/85-7b07f4fe-165e-4f78-92b7-4b7888ced754
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/04/23/shooting-involving-officer-reported-woodstock/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/shooting-shuts-down-i575-exit-ramp-woodstock
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cherokee-county/man-killed-after-shooting-police-i-575-ramp-identified/

On 04/22/2026, Johnstown Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle at Mason Street and North Market Street for traffic violations. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle through multiple streets. During the pursuit, the driver struck a utility pole and continued driving. The vehicle entered the opposite lane on State Route 30A and collided head-on with a tractor-trailer. The vehicle caught fire after the crash. Lexi T. Bohringer, the sole occupant, was pronounced dead. The tractor-trailer driver was not injured.

https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/police-chase-ends-in-deadly-johnstown-crash-state-route-30a-glebe-street-south-melcher-wrgb
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/update-on-police-chase-fatal-crash-on-route-30a-in-johnstown/
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2026/04/22/1-person-dead-in-police-chase-in-johnstown--state-police-say

On 04/22/2026, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about teens drinking at a gravel pit on County Road 36. Deputies arrived and observed a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Deputies activated emergency lights to initiate a stop. The driver accelerated away after deputies activated their lights. Deputies reported they did not pursue and lost sight of the vehicle shortly after. Deputies later located the vehicle after it crashed on County Road 36. Braden Canterberry died from injuries sustained in the crash. Reporting states the vehicle fled immediately after deputies activated emergency lights.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/mom-loses-both-her-young-sons-in-horrific-car-crash-after-cops-saw-them-speeding/ar-AA21zMjw
https://people.com/mother-remembers-her-2-sons-who-died-in-car-crash-as-my-reason-for-everything-11957629

On 04/22/2026, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about teens drinking at a gravel pit on County Road 36. Deputies arrived and observed a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Deputies activated emergency lights to initiate a stop. The driver accelerated away after deputies activated their lights. Deputies reported they did not pursue and lost sight of the vehicle shortly after. Deputies later located the vehicle after it crashed on County Road 36. Braxton Canterberry died from injuries sustained in the crash as a passenger. Reporting states the vehicle fled immediately after deputies activated emergency lights.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/mom-loses-both-her-young-sons-in-horrific-car-crash-after-cops-saw-them-speeding/ar-AA21zMjw
https://people.com/mother-remembers-her-2-sons-who-died-in-car-crash-as-my-reason-for-everything-11957629

On 04/22/2026, West Springfield Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on George Street at approximately 9:51 p.m. Officers encountered an adult male holding multiple kitchen knives. Officers deployed a conducted energy weapon, which was not effective. During the encounter, an officer discharged a firearm, striking the man. He was transported to Baystate Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. The Hampden District Attorney’s Office is leading the investigation into the shooting.

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/04/23/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-west-springfield/
https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/04/23/details-released-officer-involved-shooting-west-springfield/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/police-shoot-kill-man-armed-with-kitchen-knives-western-mass-da-says/GLCPAPFKQBHJRELE33XZRURMQ4/

On 04/22/2026, Somerset Police Department officers responded to a residence in downtown Somerset to serve two Pulaski County District Court arrest warrants on Matthew J. Shepherd. Officers attempted to make contact and a standoff developed. Around 1:00 a.m., during the standoff, Shepherd shot himself inside the residence. Officers then entered and found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Reporting indicates officers were attempting to serve warrants at the time of the incident. One firearm was involved.

https://www.wymt.com/2026/04/23/man-dead-after-attempt-police-serve-warrants/
https://www.somerset-kentucky.com/news/spd-standoff-ends-after-suspects-self-inflicted-gunshot-death/article_9efcd136-4396-411c-ad72-bd30aa9c0843.html

On 04/22/2026, Sherwood Police Department officers requested assistance from Arkansas State Police during a pursuit of a fleeing vehicle on Interstate 40. An Arkansas State Police trooper joined the pursuit. The driver, Marquez Smart, did not stop. A trooper deployed a tactical vehicle intervention, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and come to rest near the eastbound on-ramp at Prothro Junction. As officers approached the vehicle to take him into custody, Smart was found inside with a gunshot wound to the head while holding a pistol. He was pronounced dead. Authorities reported that no officers discharged their weapons.

https://www.kark.com/crime/asp-suspect-in-sherwood-vehicle-pursuit-died-after-shooting-himself/
https://www.ktlo.com/2026/04/23/suspect-in-sherwood-pursuit-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://arkansasradio.com/2026/04/sherwood-arkansas-pursuit-ends-in-suspect-death-ruled-suicide-by-arkansas-state-police/

On 04/21/2026, Cobb County Police Department officers conducted a search for Damian Strozier in connection with a reported homicide. Police located him near Interstate 75 in Cobb County.

Police stated Strozier had a gun. Officers approached and the encounter escalated. Officers opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries.

Police initiated the search as part of a homicide investigation. Authorities continued investigating both the initial homicide and the shooting involving officers.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/04/21/cobb-officer-involved-shooting-with-armed-murder-suspect-near-i-75-manhunt-underway/
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On 04/21/2026, Adair County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Kentucky State Police responded to reports of multiple shootings on Chestnut Grove Road. Authorities identified Ryan Sneed as the person responsible for multiple fatal shootings prior to police arrival.

Officers located Sneed at a residence and established a perimeter. During the standoff, police reported Sneed had a firearm and continued to pose a threat.

As officers attempted to resolve the situation, the encounter escalated. Officers opened fire and shot Sneed. He died from his injuries.

Authorities reported multiple people were killed in the earlier shootings. Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting involving officers.

https://adairvoice.com/stories/man-shot-police-in-standoff-on-chestnut-grove-road,66355
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/04/21/suspect-among-four-people-dead-after-shootings-adair-county/
https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/cirt-4-21-2026
https://www.facebook.com/taffy.davis.54/posts/pfbid04gc33SnsHZtY3XY8j3tfPtrzukoTBK1T9f3yeZG8Jd9ZcLFVr7PPLq8RmnBqhsUBl

On 04/21/2026, Logansport Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at a residence. Police reported the man had a gun.

Officers made contact at the residence. During the encounter, police stated the man fired a gun. Officers opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries.

Authorities have not released the man’s name or additional identifying details. The Indiana State Police are assisting with the investigation.

https://www.pharostribune.com/news/article_00ebd6d8-2c40-4d64-8364-7abc82b5a9a2.html

Police responded to a report of a person with a gun at a business on Hendersonville Road. When officers arrived, James Jones fired at police through a glass door. Officers opened fire and struck him. He was transported to a hospital where he died. One officer was injured by broken glass during the exchange. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation.

https://wlos.com/news/local/shooting-suspect-dead-police-officer-injured-asheville-mall-strip-camera-footage-businesses-state-bureau-investigations-north-carolina-crime-gun-glass
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/04/22/police-suspect-killed-after-officer-involved-shooting-asheville-business/

On 04/21/2026, Torrance County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to serve a warrant at a residence on NM-131 in Torreon. Edward Lopez fired at deputies during the warrant service. Deputies opened fire. Lopez was struck and died from his injuries. Authorities reported one firearm was involved. No officers were injured during the exchange.

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-police-law-hwys-55-131-torrance-county/71089596
https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/search-underway-for-man-accused-of-shooting-at-torrance-county-deputy/
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1732792774354822/

On 04/21/2026, a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle in Crisp County after observing it strike another vehicle. The driver, Dyllyn Willoughby, did not stop. Police chased the vehicle from Crisp County into Tift County. During the pursuit, Willoughby pointed a handgun at the trooper. A trooper performed a PIT maneuver, disabling the vehicle on Interstate 75 South near Exit 59. As law enforcement attempted to take him into custody, Willoughby shot himself. He was pronounced dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities reported that no officers fired their weapons.

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/alabama-man-dies-of-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-after-i-75-pursuit-gbi-says-georgia-bureau-of-investigation-crisp-county-tift-county-dyllyn-willoughby-fort-payne-tuesday-georgia-state-trooper-macon-crime-lab-pit-maneuver-suicide-self-inflicted-gun
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-21/gbi-investigates-death-tifton-ga
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/gbi-investigating-mans-death-after-chase-crisp-county/93-b9237a2c-24d5-4533-8df4-49c0259c677b

On 04/20/2026, Goshen Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire near Clinton Street and 3rd Street. Officers located Lisa Adkins with multiple gunshot wounds. She died from her injuries.

Police said the person responsible left the area before officers arrived. Witnesses provided information about a vehicle, which was later located in Fulton County. A deputy attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase through Fulton, Cass, and Pulaski counties.

During the pursuit, Indiana State Police used a maneuver to stop the vehicle. As officers approached, they heard a gunshot from inside the vehicle. The driver, identified as Aaron Holliday, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers fired their weapons.

Police reported the two had a prior relationship. Family and community members described Adkins as a well-known local resident working to rebuild her life and reconnect with family.

https://www.wndu.com/2026/04/21/woman-dead-after-goshen-shooting-suspect-dies-after-multi-county-chase/
https://wsbt.com/news/local/shooting-shots-fired-gunfire-gun-violence-crime-police-investigation-woman-dead-murder-homicide-clinton-third-street-goshen-high-speed-chase-cross-counties-fulton-pulaski-cass-county-indiana
https://www.abc57.com/news/family-friends-and-the-goshen-community-left-in-shock-and-mourning-following-apparent-murder-suicide

On 04/20/2026, Goshen Police Department officers responded to a shooting near Clinton Street and 3rd Street where a woman was found with fatal gunshot wounds. Police identified Aaron T. Holliday as the person responsible and began searching for him.

Officers located Holliday driving in Fulton County. A deputy attempted a traffic stop. He did not stop. Police escalated a chase that continued through multiple counties including Fulton, Cass, and Pulaski.

Indiana State Police used a maneuver to stop the vehicle. After the vehicle came to a stop, officers approached. During the approach, a gunshot was heard from inside the vehicle. Holliday died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police reported Holliday and the woman had a prior relationship. The investigation remains ongoing.

https://www.goshennews.com/news/woman-shot-multiple-times-in-downtown-goshen/article_a7990642-7c73-4e4a-9eba-82ec508f23a0.html
https://www.wndu.com/2026/04/21/woman-dead-after-goshen-shooting-suspect-dies-after-multi-county-chase/
https://www.goshennews.com/news/divorcees-both-reported-dead-following-main-street-incident-monday/article_943cbe99-00fc-499e-ab28-a0a6e8671d53.html

On 04/20/2026, Ashland Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street. During the stop, police reported the driver had a gun and began shooting.

An officer was shot and injured. Police returned fire and shot the driver. He died from his injuries.

Authorities have not released the name of the man or the officer. Officials stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. Investigators are reviewing available body camera and cruiser camera footage.

https://www.wcax.com/2026/04/21/one-man-dead-nh-officer-involved-shooting/

On 04/20/2026, Anderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 85. During the stop, police reported Austin Derrell Robertson had a gun and opened fire.

A deputy was shot and injured during the exchange. Deputies returned fire and shot Robertson. He died from his injuries.

Authorities transported the injured deputy to a hospital for treatment. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting.

https://www.wyff4.com/article/one-dead-deputy-involved-shooting-i-85-anderson-county/71076666
https://wlos.com/news/local/shooting-suspect-deputy-injured-killed-interstate-85-south-carolina-anderson-county-traffic-stop-firearm-law-enforcement-investigation
https://www.facebook.com/CodyAlcornNews/posts/pfbid037rjMWhUZetd7mLywixG6CkCVjJdVYjT8gJXf6AnnXSJUSebRDaNNhrQtvrBMX7pbl?rdid=uymYygNiDmOtg6z3#

On 04/20/2026, Ontario Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence. Police stated the man had a gun.

Officers made contact at the residence. During the encounter, police reported the man fired a gun. Officers opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is conducting the investigation into the shooting.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-shot-ontario-police-during-045246060.html
https://ktla.com/news/inland-empire/ontario-police-shoot-kill-armed-suspect-during-domestic-disturbance-call/

Police responded to a 911 call from a residence on Mason Street reporting that a man had injured himself with a knife. Officers arrived and removed other occupants from the home. Colin Barthelemy exited the residence and approached officers while holding a knife. Officers attempted to use less-lethal force, but it was ineffective. An officer then opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office is investigating the shooting.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/deadly-police-shooting-under-investigation-in-lexington/3935965/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lexington-mass-police-shooting-update/3937503/

On 04/19/2026, deputies with the Grant County Sheriff's Office responded to a felony hit-and-run crash near State Route 17 and Stratford Road in Moses Lake. The driver involved in the crash left the area. Deputies later located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit. Police chased the vehicle eastbound on Road 3 NE. During the pursuit, the vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a pickup truck near Road U NE. The driver and a passenger in the pursued vehicle were killed. The driver of the pickup truck was injured and transported to a hospital. The Washington State Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.yoursourceone.com/columbia_basin/update-fatal-moses-lake-pursuit-crash-kills-two-closes-road-3-ne/article_29bfeb93-6af6-4664-8b86-6a48f70550fd.html
https://www.khq.com/news/two-killed-in-crash-after-fleeing-moses-lake-hit-and-run-that-hurt-19-year/article_21c973dd-3cc7-43a5-b06b-9b38e9b21017.html
https://www.gcj.news/two-dead-two-injured-following-hit-and-run-wreck-pursuit/

On 04/19/2026, deputies with the Grant County Sheriff's Office responded to a felony hit-and-run crash near State Route 17 and Stratford Road in Moses Lake. The driver involved in the crash left the area. Deputies later located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit. Police chased the vehicle eastbound on Road 3 NE. During the pursuit, the vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a pickup truck near Road U NE. The driver and a passenger in the pursued vehicle were killed. The driver of the pickup truck was injured and transported to a hospital. The Washington State Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.yoursourceone.com/columbia_basin/update-fatal-moses-lake-pursuit-crash-kills-two-closes-road-3-ne/article_29bfeb93-6af6-4664-8b86-6a48f70550fd.html
https://www.khq.com/news/two-killed-in-crash-after-fleeing-moses-lake-hit-and-run-that-hurt-19-year/article_21c973dd-3cc7-43a5-b06b-9b38e9b21017.html
https://www.gcj.news/two-dead-two-injured-following-hit-and-run-wreck-pursuit/

On 04/19/2026, officers with the Shreveport Police Department responded to reports of multiple shootings at residences on West 79th Street and Harrison Street. Police determined that a man shot multiple victims at two locations during a domestic incident. Eight children between the ages of 3 and 11 were killed. Two adult women were also shot and injured. Police identified the man as Shamar Elkins. After the shootings, he carjacked a vehicle and fled the area. Police chased him into Bossier City, where officers opened fire and killed him. Authorities stated the incident was domestic in nature and involved family members.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/04/19/8-children-between-the-ages-of-1-and-14-are-dead-after-a-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-police-say/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/domestic-dispute-likely-cause-louisiana-shooting-that-left-8-children-dead-2026-04-20/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/shreveport-louisiana-mass-shooting

On 04/19/2026, officers with the Sunrise Police Department attempted to stop a 2025 BMW connected to an incident in Sunrise. The driver did not stop, and police chased the vehicle at high speed toward Parkland. During the pursuit, the officer lost sight of the vehicle. A short time later, the BMW was found submerged in a canal near Nob Hill Road and Loxahatchee Road. Dive teams later located Jerome Turner inside the canal, deceased. Investigators said high speed contributed to the crash.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/2-dead-after-fleeing-bmw-crashes-into-canal-in-parkland-1-arrested-bso-says/3797849/
https://parklandtalk.com/two-men-found-dead-in-fleeing-vehicle-that-drove-into-canal-in-parkland-52866
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article315463584.html

On 04/19/2026, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a family disturbance call at a residence in Nipomo. Police stated the man had a gun.

Deputies made contact at the residence. During the encounter, police reported the man fired a gun. Deputies opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries.

Authorities have not released the man’s name. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting.

https://keyt.com/news/crime/2026/04/19/family-disturbance-leads-to-officer-involved-shooting-in-nipomo/#/
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article315466646.html

On 04/18/2026, deputies with the Izard County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call on Sylamore Vista Lane involving a man making threats while holding a knife and a hammer. Deputies from Izard and Stone counties located David Douglas at the residence. During the encounter, Douglas confronted a deputy and refused to comply with commands. A deputy fired and struck him. He was pronounced dead. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is conducting an independent investigation.

https://www.ktlo.com/2026/04/18/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-izard-county/
https://www.kait8.com/2026/04/20/suspect-identified-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.ky3.com/2026/04/20/arkansas-state-police-investigating-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-izard-county/

On 04/18/2026, officers with the Scott Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Michael Vavasseur, who had escaped from custody days earlier. Vavasseur did not stop, and police chased the vehicle through Lafayette Parish into Carencro. During the pursuit, he stopped at a residence where a passenger exited and was taken into custody, then continued driving. Police said he nearly struck an officer before the pursuit continued. The chase ended when the vehicle collided with a law enforcement unit on North Wilderness Trail. Vavasseur exited the vehicle with a gun and ran. During the encounter, police said he fired at officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead.

https://www.klfy.com/local/lafayette-parish/multi-agency-police-shooting-investigation-in-lafayette/
https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/louisiana-state-police-detectives-continue-investigating-multi-agency-police-involved-shooting-in-the-lafayette-area/

On 04/18/2026, deputies with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Bobwhite Circle. Rexell Dallas Rice entered the home with multiple firearms and fired shots inside while several people were present. A deputy arrived and was shot during the initial encounter. Additional officers responded as Rice continued firing inside the residence during a prolonged standoff. Authorities later entered the home and found Rice dead from gunshot wounds. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/hostage-situation-leaves-suspect-dead-deputy-shot-during-baldwin-county-domestic-call-local-news-true-crime-shootings-people-held-hostage-bobwhite-circle-middle-georgia-milledgeville-police-georgia-bureau-of-investigation
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-18/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-baldwin-county-ga
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/deputy-shot-suspect-dead-after-domestic-call-baldwin-county-sheriffs-office-says/93-cace133a-4273-4f57-ba1c-2793f451882a

On 04/18/2026, a deputy with the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle for speeding near Agua Fria and San Felipe. The driver did not stop, and the deputy later located him near an apartment complex off Paseo del Sol. The deputy exited the patrol vehicle and chased him on foot. During the encounter, Randall Brian Lopez pulled a gun and fired at the deputy, missing him. The deputy opened fire and struck him. Deputies provided aid until emergency personnel arrived, but he was pronounced dead. Authorities stated the firearm was stolen. The New Mexico State Police are conducting the investigation.

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/sheriffs-office-suspect-fatally-shot-on-santa-fes-south-side/article_801b7d32-35db-44c7-989a-9e5875d6a47b.html
https://www.koat.com/article/suspect-killed-shooting-santa-fe-county-sheriffs-office/71060117

On 04/18/2026, deputies with the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations and due to the driver having an outstanding warrant. The driver did not stop, and police chased the vehicle at low speed through northern Dubuque County. Deputies deployed stop sticks near Tollgate Road and Ridge Road, bringing the vehicle to a stop. When deputies approached the vehicle, they found Scott M. Auderer with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Deputies and emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead.

https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/18/driver-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-following-dubuque-county-sheriff-pursuit/
https://kmch.com/2026/04/20/driver-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-during-dubuque-county-pursuit/

On 04/18/2026, East Haven Police Department officers responded to a McDonald’s on Main Street after staff reported two women who appeared impaired or unresponsive. Officers spoke with the women, who initially gave false identifying information. Police identified Margaret Walker and took her into custody on an outstanding warrant.

On 04/19/2026, police transported Walker to court for arraignment. While at court, she reported a medical issue. Officers transported her to Yale New Haven Hospital for evaluation. After treatment, the hospital discharged her and police returned her to custody at the East Haven Police Department.

Later that evening, while being held in a holding cell, Walker experienced a medical emergency. Police requested emergency medical assistance. She was pronounced dead after the medical event.

The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General, with assistance from the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad, is investigating the death. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause of death.

https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/woman-dies-in-custody-of-east-haven-police-22216323.php
https://www.wfsb.com/2026/04/20/woman-dies-east-haven-police-custody/
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/woman-dies-in-east-haven-police-custody-after-experiencing-medical-event/3727481/

Police responded to a disturbance in the Mandarin area on Julington Creek Road. During the encounter, officers confronted a man and opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead following the shooting. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased or detailed the sequence of events leading up to the use of force. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-mandarin-jacksonville/77-3ff29aca-5e72-4b69-be7e-4591f28bc338