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Marquese Levone Ross

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/13/2026

Location : Dollar General, 4736 E. Baker Hwy.

City : Douglas

County : Coffee

State : Georgia

Agency : Coffee County Sheriff's Office; Douglas Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/13/2026, Coffee County Sheriff's Office deputies and Douglas Police Department officers responded to the Dollar General at 4736 E. Baker Highway after receiving reports of an armed man threatening employees and customers. According to investigators, 21-year-old Marquese Levone Ross was armed with an AR-style handgun and remained inside the store while law enforcement established a perimeter and attempted to negotiate with him. During the standoff, officers heard a single gunshot from inside the building. After entering the store, officers found Ross dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities reported that no law enforcement officers fired their weapons during the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting the independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-06-14/gbi-investigates-death-coffee-county-ga

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/12/2026

Location : California Street and Hyde Street

City : San Francisco

County : San Francisco

State : California

Agency : San Francisco Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/12/2026, San Francisco police responded to a reported retail theft at a Trader Joe's near California and Hyde streets. Officers attempted to detain a man, and the encounter moved into the street. During the struggle, a passing vehicle struck the man and two officers. Firefighters rescued one officer who became trapped beneath the vehicle. The man and both officers were transported to a hospital, where the man died from his injuries. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/sf-police-officers-hit-22302833.php
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/sf-crews-rescue-pedestrian-from-underneath-car-3-hospitalized/
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/trader-joes-theft-sfpd-22303080.php

Victor Mata Villarreal

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/12/2026

Location : 4600 block of West Wall Street

City : Midland

County : Midland

State : Texas

Agency : Midland Police Department; Texas Department of Public Safety

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/12/2026, Midland police, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and other law enforcement agencies responded to an active shooter incident after Victor Mata Villarreal opened fire on bystanders and responding officers. Villarreal barricaded himself inside an abandoned veterinary clinic, where law enforcement established a perimeter and conducted an approximately two-hour standoff. After officers entered the building, they found Villarreal dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred while authorities were attempting to take him into custody following the mass shooting and an earlier attempted capital murder of a peace officer. The Texas Rangers are investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.local3news.com/regional-national/11-people-shot-1-killed-in-texas-mass-shooting-suspect-is-found-dead/article_dc2661ab-8643-5d20-a97a-d6dd0b2e47bd.html
https://nypost.com/2026/06/12/us-news/midland-texas-shooting-leaves-multiple-hospitalized-as-gunman-barricades-self-in-standoff/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/breaking-news/breaking-news-midland-police-say-11-people-shot-1-killed-in-active-shooter-incident/4035725/

Jaylyn Brown

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/12/2026

Location : 8500 block of W. Kaul Avenue

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/12/2026, Milwaukee Police Department officers responded to the 8500 block of West Kaul Avenue after receiving reports of an armed robbery. Police identified 22-year-old Jaylyn Brown as the suspected gunman and located him inside a residence. Officers established a perimeter and attempted to negotiate with Brown for several hours. According to police, Brown exited the residence while armed with a handgun and failed to comply with officers' commands to drop the weapon. Officers fired, striking Brown. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured. The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is conducting the investigation, with the Oak Creek Police Department serving as the lead investigative agency.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://mkepdpio.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Press-Release-June-12th-2026-MPD-Officer-Involved-Shooting-1.pdf
https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-police-shooting-armed-suspect-killed-after-standoff
https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-police-shooting-armed-suspect-killed-after-standoff

Austin Wayne Edwards

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/12/2026

Location : Quality Inn, Bienville Boulevard

City : Ocean Springs

County : Jackson

State : Mississippi

Agency : Ocean Springs Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/12/2026, Ocean Springs police responded to a disturbance at the Quality Inn on Bienville Boulevard. Officers encountered Austin Wayne Edwards, who was armed with a weapon. Edwards barricaded himself inside a hotel room, leading to a standoff with responding officers. During the incident, an Ocean Springs police officer shot Edwards. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlox.com/2026/06/12/suspect-dies-after-ocean-springs-officer-involved-shooting-officials-say/
https://www.wlox.com/2026/06/12/vancleave-man-dies-after-ocean-springs-officer-involved-shooting-officials-say/

Shawn West Jr.

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/12/2026

Location : DG Market, Faison Highway

City : Faison

County : Sampson

State : North Carolina

Agency : Sampson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/12/2026, Sampson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a 911 call at the DG Market on Faison Highway. According to family members, Shawn West Jr. had been experiencing a mental health crisis, had recently been released from a hospital, and called 911 seeking help. Deputies encountered West, who authorities said was armed with a knife. Two deputies shot West, who died at the scene. The deputies were placed on administrative leave, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting. Family members have questioned the circumstances of the shooting and are seeking additional information from authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wral.com/news/local/sbi-investigation-officer-involved-shooting-june-2026/
https://www.witn.com/2026/06/12/sbi-investigating-deadly-sampson-county-deputy-involved-shooting/

Jarred Louis Mackey

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/12/2026

Location : Park West Apartments, Valencia Drive

City : Jacksonville

County : Onslow

State : North Carolina

Agency : Onslow County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/12/2026, deputies with the Onslow County Sheriff's Office received information that 43-year-old Jarred Louis Mackey was inside an apartment at the Park West Apartments on Valencia Drive in Jacksonville after a multi-day manhunt. Mackey had been sought since 06/09/2026, when deputies alleged he fired a handgun toward a deputy during a foot pursuit after providing a false name during an investigation. Around 3:00 p.m., the Onslow County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team surrounded the apartment and announced their presence outside. During those announcements, deputies heard a gunshot from inside the apartment. After entering, deputies found Mackey dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No other individuals were inside the apartment. Authorities stated the apartment belonged to one of Mackey's associates. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation assisted with the investigation, which remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.witn.com/2026/06/12/deputies-wanted-man-who-shot-onslow-county-deputy-found-dead-self-inflicted-gunshot/
https://wcti12.com/news/local/wanted-onslow-county-suspect-found-dead-as-manhunt-comes-to-an-end

Hilton Spokony

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/11/2026

Location : Buckley Rd and Waverly Ave

City : North Patchogue

County : Suffolk

State : New York

Agency : Suffolk County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/11/2026, an off-duty Suffolk County police officer was driving in North Patchogue when the officer's vehicle collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Buckley Road and Waverly Avenue. Hilton Spokony, a passenger in the other vehicle, suffered critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he died. The investigation has been turned over to the New York Attorney General's Office, which investigates fatal incidents involving police officers. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/hilton-spokony-east-patchogue-suffolk-county-police-kse0c52p
https://lilifepolitics.com/long-islands-dangerous-roads/ag-looks-into-fatal-car-crash-in-north-patchogue/
https://dailyvoice.com/ny/patchogue-medford/hilton-spokony-killed-in-north-patchogue-crash/
https://greaterlongisland.com/east-patchogue-man-killed-heading-home-from-work/

Dallas Doherty

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/11/2026

Location : Interstate 70 near Steele Street

City : Denver

County : Denver

State : Colorado

Agency : Denver Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/11/2026, Denver police attempted to stop an e-bike rider for an alleged traffic violation. The rider did not stop and continued riding away from officers before entering eastbound Interstate 70 near Steele Street. While attempting to escape police, the rider collided with a vehicle on the interstate. The rider was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/denver/e-bike-rider-critically-injured-in-crash-after-riding-onto-i-70-to-escape-from-police-dies-dpd-says
https://www.aol.com/articles/1-transported-e-bike-crash-021741000.html

James U. Glenn

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/11/2026

Location : Interstate 17 and Pinnacle Peak Road

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/11/2026, Phoenix police located James U. Glenn, who was wanted on felony charges, while he was driving near Interstate 17 and Pinnacle Peak Road. Officers attempted to arrest him after conducting a vehicle stop. During the encounter, police reported that Glenn produced a handgun. Officers shot Glenn, who was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured. The Phoenix Police Department is conducting the criminal investigation, and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office will review the use of force.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktar.com/arizona-news/phoenix-police-shot-wanted-felon/5879088/
https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/person-down-after-shooting-involving-phoenix-police-officers-near-i-17-and-pinnacle-peak-rd

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/11/2026

Location : Town Motel, 5200 block of Brook Road

City : Henrico

County : Henrico

State : Virginia

Agency : Federal Bureau of Investigation

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/11/2026, FBI agents attempted to serve an arrest warrant at the Town Motel in the 5200 block of Brook Road in Henrico County. Agents attempted to take a man into custody after directing him to exit a motel room. During the encounter, the man exchanged gunfire with FBI agents, and an FBI SWAT agent shot him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A second person was struck by gunfire and transported to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. No law enforcement officers were injured. The shooting is under review by the FBI's Inspection Division.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/henrico-county/person-killed-fbi-agent-brook-road/
https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/06/11/fbi-investigation-henrico-motel-leads-reported-shooting/
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/henrico-county/man-shot-by-federal-agent-outside-henrico-motel-june-11-2026

Charles Costanzo

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/11/2026

Location : North Main Street

City : Mansfield

County : Tioga

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Mansfield Borough Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/11/2026, Mansfield Borough police responded to a report of a suspicious person on North Main Street. Officers encountered Charles Costanzo, 34, of Old Forge. During the encounter, police attempted to take Costanzo into custody. An officer shot Costanzo, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Pennsylvania State Police Major Case Team is investigating the shooting, and the Tioga County District Attorney's Office will review the officers' use of force.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/old-forge-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-tioga-county-mansfield-lackawanna-county/523-ac65727a-4a27-4b68-b3c5-255c8716a1a7

Corinne Barnes

Age :40

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/10/2026

Location : I-11 near the 4th Street on-ramp

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metro Police Department, Nevada State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/10/2026, officers were investigating a vehicle crash on Interstate 11 near the 4th Street on-ramp when a vehicle reportedly drove recklessly through the scene. Police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver accelerated and continued driving. According to authorities, the vehicle struck a Nevada State Police trooper, pinning the trooper between an SUV and a fire truck. The trooper fired multiple shots into the vehicle. Officers later located the vehicle and took the driver into custody. Corinne Barnes, a passenger in the vehicle, was struck by police gunfire and died. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news3lv.com/news/local/passenger-suspect-car-dies-trooper-shooting-law-enforcement-ois-las-vegas-freeway-interstate-15-nevada-state-police-crime-investigation
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/driver-charged-with-murder-in-downtown-i-11-trooper-shooting-3838539/
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/06/17/suspect-who-fled-deadly-i-11-police-shooting-went-home-before-taking-passenger-hospital/
https://news3lv.com/news/local/nevada-state-police-release-video-of-fatal-trooper-involved-shooting

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/10/2026

Location : Pulaski Highway (U.S. Route 40) and Route 543

City : Belcamp

County : Harford

State : Maryland

Agency : Harford County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Senior Deputy Allen Jennings

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/10/2026, Harford County Sheriff's Office deputies investigating a suspected drug transaction attempted to stop a vehicle after observing multiple traffic violations. The driver did not stop and continued eastbound on Pulaski Highway (U.S. Route 40). The pursuit lasted approximately 96 seconds before the vehicle entered the intersection of Route 40 and Route 543, where it collided with four other vehicles and caught fire. The driver became trapped inside the burning vehicle and died at the scene. Two other people were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The pursuing deputy was identified as Senior Deputy Allen Jennings, a 10-year veteran of the Harford County Sheriff's Office. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/officials-identify-deputy-suspect-deadly-police-chase-crash-harford-county-maryland
https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/harford-county/deputy-identified-in-fatal-belcamp-police-chase-that-killed-fleeing-driver

Michael Zurek

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/10/2026

Location : 500 block of North Green Street

City : Ottumwa

County : Wapello

State : Iowa

Agency : United States Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/10/2026, members of the United States Marshals Service attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Michael Zurek in the 500 block of North Green Street in Ottumwa. During the encounter, a U.S. Marshal discharged a firearm, striking Zurek. Zurek died at the scene. No law enforcement officers were injured. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Ottumwa Police Department are investigating the shooting. The deputy who fired the weapon was placed on administrative leave in accordance with U.S. Marshals Service policy. The findings will be submitted to the Wapello County Attorney and the Iowa Attorney General for review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/11/ottumwa-man-dies-officer-involved-shooting-during-warrant-service/
https://www.kcci.com/article/ottumwa-us-marshals-shooting-investigation/71563987

Xavier Marquez Gray

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/10/2026

Location : 3300 block of Avenue F

City : Birmingham

County : Jefferson

State : Alabama

Agency : Birmingham Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/10/2026, Birmingham police attempted to arrest Xavier Marquez Gray in the 3300 block of Avenue F on outstanding warrants. During the encounter, Gray ran from officers while carrying a handgun. Police reported that Gray pointed the handgun at officers during the foot pursuit, and an officer fired, striking him. Gray was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/police-shooting-midfield-birmingham-alabama/71553125
https://www.wbrc.com/2026/06/11/1-shot-killed-birmingham-police-officer-involved-shooting/
https://x.com/BhamPolice/status/2064906594635104426

Oliver Haas

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/10/2026

Location : 200 block of West Colorado Street

City : Glendale

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Glendale Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/10/2026, Glendale police responded to reports of an armed man in the 200 block of West Colorado Street. Officers encountered Oliver Haas, who was armed with a handgun. During the encounter, officers shot Haas. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is conducting the investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.glendaleca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/9603/5438
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/06/10/alleged-armed-suspect-shot-by-glendale-police-identified/

Carla Zepeda

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/09/2026

Location : Robin Hood Drive and Tuxford Lane

City : Modesto

County : Stanislaus

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/09/2026, California Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a vehicle that did not stop. CHP escalated a chase. During the chase, his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a residence near Robin Hood Drive and Tuxford Lane, causing a fire. Firefighters rescued Knobel and a passenger from the vehicle. CHP later identified Knobel as the driver and said he is suspected of driving under the influence. One person inside the residence was killed. Authorities believe the victim was house-sitting while the homeowners were out of town. The passenger's condition has not been released. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

ttps://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/modesto-home-crash-chp-chase-2-dead/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/09/2026

Location : Route 40 and Route 543

City : Edgewood

County : Harford

State : Maryland

Agency : Harford County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/09/2026, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit reportedly saw a suspected drug transaction on Meadowood Drive in Edgewood. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, and the driver fled. After a brief pursuit, the driver crashed into four other vehicles at Route 40 and Route 543. The vehicle caught fire, and the driver, who was trapped inside, died at the scene. Two other people were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division responded to investigate.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/harford-county-drug-transaction-ends-deadly-crash-D6GCMNXDQZDCVMNC6IUHGCWUIM/

Name Withheld

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/09/2026

Location : Pittsburg-Antioch Highway and Loveridge Road

City : Pittsburg

County : Contra Costa

State : California

Agency : Pittsburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/09/2026, Pittsburg Police officers attempted to stop a 52-year-old man who was known to have an active felony warrant related to child sexual abuse. The man did not stop and continued driving before abandoning his vehicle near Pittsburg-Antioch Highway and Loveridge Road. He fled into nearby marshland, where police established a perimeter. Crisis negotiators, SWAT officers, drones, K-9 units, and armored vehicles were used during a standoff that lasted approximately 10 hours. Throughout the incident, negotiators repeatedly attempted to persuade the man to surrender. Shortly before midnight, the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers fired their weapons, and no officers or members of the public were injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://contracosta.news/2026/06/09/pittsburg-10-hour-standoff-ends-after-man-turns-gun-on-himself/
https://www.facebook.com/pittsburgpd/posts/press-releasefatal-incident-investigation-on-monday-june-8-2026-at-approximately/1322298656663355/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/08/2026

Location : East 12th St and 29th Ave

City : Oakland

County : Alameda

State : California

Agency : Oakland Housing Authority Police Department; Oakland Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #2 passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/08/2026, an Oakland Housing Authority police officer attempted to stop a reported stolen Chevrolet Tahoe near East 12th Street after observing reckless driving. Police reported that the officer did not pursue after the Tahoe drove away. A short time later, the Tahoe and a marked Oakland Police Department SUV collided near East 12th Street and 29th Avenue. One male passenger in the Tahoe was ejected and died at the scene. The driver survived, fled on foot, and was arrested by Oakland Housing Authority police. An Oakland police officer inside the marked SUV was injured. Available reports do not state whether the marked Oakland police SUV was moving, stopped, or responding to the incident at the time of the collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktvu.com/news/2-dead-oakland-police-officer-injured-alleged-stolen-vehicle-crash
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/two-dead-oakland-police-crash-22296846.php

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/08/2026

Location : East 12th St and 29th Ave

City : Oakland

County : Alameda

State : California

Agency : Oakland Housing Authority Police Department; Oakland Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/08/2026, an Oakland Housing Authority police officer attempted to stop a reported stolen Chevrolet Tahoe near East 12th Street after observing reckless driving. Police reported that the officer did not pursue after the Tahoe drove away. A short time later, the Tahoe and a marked Oakland Police Department SUV collided near East 12th Street and 29th Avenue. One male passenger in the Tahoe was ejected and died at the scene. The driver survived, fled on foot, and was arrested by Oakland Housing Authority police. An Oakland police officer inside the marked SUV was injured. Available reports do not state whether the marked Oakland police SUV was moving, stopped, or responding to the incident at the time of the collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktvu.com/news/2-dead-oakland-police-officer-injured-alleged-stolen-vehicle-crash
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/two-dead-oakland-police-crash-22296846.php

Ricardo Roblero Arriaga

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/08/2026

Location : White Horse Road and Old Easley Bridge Road

City : Greenville

County : Greenville

State : South Carolina

Agency : Greenville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/06/2026, Charleston County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to stop a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle near Highway 78 and Midview Drive because it was not displaying a license plate. The rider, Ricardo Roblero Arriaga, 29, fled and a deputy initiated a pursuit. A short time later, Arriaga lost control of the motorcycle and crashed near the intersection of Dunmeyer Hill Road and Maria Eden Road in Summerville. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/coroner-ids-man-who-died-while-fleeing-deputies-in-charleston-county-motorcycle-crash-failure-to-display-license-plate-2017-kawasaki-highway-78-midview-drive

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/08/2026

Location : Honolulu Avenue near the 210 Freeway

City : Glendale

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Glendale Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after reported knife assault

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/08/2026, Glendale Police Department officers responded at approximately 9:00 p.m. to the 3700 block of Honolulu Avenue after receiving reports that a man had assaulted his neighbor with a knife. Officers located the injured victim at the scene. Police reported that the alleged assailant, identified only as the victim's neighbor, then exited a nearby residence while armed with a knife. According to police, officers ordered the man to drop the weapon, but he instead moved toward them while still holding the knife. Officers fired, striking the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The neighbor who had reportedly been assaulted was transported to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The identity of the deceased has not been released. The California Department of Justice is conducting the independent investigation required under state law into the fatal police shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/post/man-killed-police-shooting-glendale/19262695/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-09/man-armed-with-knife-fatally-shot-by-police-in-glendale
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/man-fatally-shot-by-police-in-glendale/3901515/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/08/2026

Location : Wyoming Highway 789

City : Baggs

County : Carbon

State : Wyoming

Agency : Carbon County Sheriff's Office; Wyoming Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting deputy during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/08/2026, Carbon County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of an armed man in Baggs. According to the sheriff's office, the man opened fire on the first responding deputy, striking him multiple times. The suspect fled in a small truck, and additional Carbon County deputies and Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers pursued him north on Wyoming Highway 789. During the pursuit, police reported that the suspect again fired at pursuing officers, including striking a Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle. The pursuit ended after the truck left the roadway and came to a stop. The suspect was found dead at the scene from a gunshot wound. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased or specified whether the fatal gunshot was self-inflicted or fired by law enforcement. The wounded deputy was airlifted to a hospital in Colorado. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/moffat-county-sheriffs-department-releases-information-regarding-shooting-incident-in-baggs/
https://oilcity.news/crime/2026/06/09/carbon-county-deputy-wounded-suspect-dead-after-highway-shootout-and-pursuit/
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/06/08/active-shooting-in-baggs-wyoming-scanner-traffic-says-law-enforcement-officer-injured/
https://wyo4news.com/news/baggs-shooting-leaves-one-dead-and-one-deputy-injured/

Oscar Torres

Age :74

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/08/2026

Location : Locust Avenue and Renaissance Parkway

City : Rialto

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Rialto Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/08/2026, a Rialto Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle after observing it stopped on the wrong side of the roadway near Cedar Avenue and Bohnert Avenue. The driver did not stop and continued driving, leading officers on a pursuit. Less than two minutes later, the fleeing vehicle was traveling southbound on Locust Avenue at a high rate of speed when it ran a red light at Renaissance Parkway and collided with a vehicle driven by 74-year-old Oscar Torres. According to police, the pursuing officer was a significant distance behind the fleeing vehicle and did not witness the collision. Officers provided medical aid until firefighters arrived, but Torres was pronounced dead at the scene. The fleeing driver, identified as 25-year-old Angel Reyes of Hemet, was critically injured and arrested on suspicion of murder, felony evading causing death, and driving under the influence causing bodily injury. Two passengers in Reyes' vehicle sustained serious injuries. Police stated that alcohol and drug impairment are believed to have been contributing factors. The San Bernardino Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team is conducting the independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/inland-empire/rialto-dui-crash-police-pursuit-deadly/
https://rialtopolice.com/fatal-traffic-collision-12/
https://www.aol.com/articles/innocent-driver-74-killed-southern-033755000.html

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/07/2026

Location : Highway 548 at Reevis Way

City : Conway

County : Horry

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol; Horry County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/07/2026, a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper observed a motorcyclist traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 501 North and attempted a traffic stop. The motorcyclist continued driving, leading police on a pursuit toward downtown Conway. The rider turned onto Highway 548 and subsequently ran off the roadway into a ditch near Reevis Way. The motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/1-person-dead-after-attempting-to-flee-from-police-and-crashing-motorcycle-schp
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/06/07/hcso-motorcyclist-dead-after-chase-near-conway-ends-crash/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSSmyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYUVdpMFJmY3BDSXFOUFNsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiZFFHB4dlHEtjUtqPuxpGYs7S8Q68SKF2TD5m6LN9gRhBMkMZ1dhBqwuRgo_aem_m40jkiVXd7B7eRhA3Dw1RA

James Priddy

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/07/2026

Location : KY-312

City : Keavy

County : Laurel

State : Kentucky

Agency : Barbourville Police Department; Laurel County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress after double homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/07/2026, Barbourville Police Department began pursuing a red Chevrolet Cobalt connected to a reported domestic violence incident in Knox County. The pursuit entered Laurel County and continued onto KY-312 near Keavy. Police boxed in the vehicle, which then struck another vehicle and came to a stop. Officers found three people inside. Investigators reported that James Priddy had shot and killed 18-year-old Jadence A. M. Hale and 19-year-old Kira L. H. Asher before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. All three were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mountainadvocate.com/stories/three-dead-after-domestic-dispute-leads-to-high-speed-pursuit-apparent-double-murder-suicide,75603
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/06/07/laurel-county-investigating-apparent-murder-suicide-after-police-pursuit/
https://www.wymt.com/2026/06/07/multiple-authorities-investigating-murder-suicide-after-police-pursuit/
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/coroner-21-year-old-laurel-county-man-shoots-and-kills-2-teens-before-committing-suicide
https://www.wtvq.com/gofundme-organized-for-female-victims-in-reported-double-murder-homicide/

Hector Guzman

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/07/2026

Location : Route 83 and Rollins Road

City : Round Lake Beach

County : Lake

State : Illinois

Agency : Round Lake Beach Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/07/2026, a Round Lake Beach police officer attempted to stop a vehicle on Cedar Lake Road just south of Rollins Road. The driver continued driving, leading to a pursuit. Police terminated the stop attempt on Rollins Road approximately five blocks east of Cedar Lake Road and lost sight of the vehicle. A short time later, the vehicle crashed into a traffic light pole at the intersection of Route 83 and Rollins Road. The 39-year-old driver was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/06/07/driver-dies-after-fleeing-from-police-slamming-truck-into-pole-moments-later-in-round-lake-beach/
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260607/news/police-driver-killed-while-fleeing-traffic-stop-in-round-lake-beach/

Luis Matsumoto

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/07/2026

Location : Avondale Boulevard and Thomas Road

City : Avondale

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Avondale Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/07/2026, Avondale Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting near Avondale Boulevard and Van Buren Street. Investigators reported that Luis Matsumoto fired at another vehicle before leaving the area. Officers later located Matsumoto and attempted to stop his vehicle, leading to a pursuit. During the chase, Matsumoto struck another vehicle near Avondale Boulevard and Thomas Road, causing minor injuries to the other driver. He continued driving before losing control and crashing. Matsumoto was transported to a hospital with critical injuries and later died. The incident remains under investigation. 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2026/06/07/man-dead-after-west-valley-shooting-police-chase-crash/90448858007/
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/06/06/police-man-fleeing-after-shooting-vehicle-critically-hurt-avondale-crash/
https://www.azfamily.com/video/2026/06/07/man-crashed-car-after-shooting-another-vehicle/

John Troy Lee

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/07/2026

Location : Central States Fairground, 800 San Francisco St

City : Rapid City

County : Pennington

State : South Dakota

Agency : Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety; Oglala Sioux Tribe Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting at fairground

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/07/2026, John Troy Lee allegedly shot and wounded a man at the Central States Fairground in Rapid City. Following the shooting, law enforcement launched a search for Lee. Officers with the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety and Oglala Sioux Tribe Police Department located him on the Pine Ridge Reservation. During the ensuing confrontation, an exchange of gunfire occurred. One tribal police officer was wounded and Lee was shot. He died from his injuries. The wounded officer was transported for medical treatment. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newscenter1.tv/pennington-county-sheriff-searching-for-suspect-who-shot-a-man-at-the-central-states-fairgrounds/

Jonathan Lawrence

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/07/2026

Location : 3313 Dartmouth Road

City : Hutchinson

County : Reno

State : Kansas

Agency : Hutchinson Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during theft investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/07/2026, Hutchinson Police Department officers responded to 3313 Dartmouth Road to follow up on a theft investigation and contact Jonathan Lawrence, who was wanted for questioning. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Lawrence came outside the residence armed with a handgun. As officers attempted to detain and disarm him, a physical struggle occurred during which police said Lawrence struck both officers before running into the garage. One officer deployed a Taser, causing Lawrence to fall and drop the handgun. While another officer attempted to take him into custody, police reported that Lawrence regained control of the firearm. The officer who had deployed the Taser then fired multiple rounds, striking Lawrence. Officers and Reno County Sheriff's deputies provided medical aid until paramedics arrived. Lawrence was transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting the independent investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksn.com/news/local/one-person-shot-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-hutchinson/
https://www.wibw.com/2026/06/08/man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-hutchinson/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nDvGYaRKGA

Neil Japhet

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Native Alaskan

Date : 06/07/2026

Location : Schwalbe St

City : Bethel

County : Bethel Census Area

State : Alaska

Agency : Bethel Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to a domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/07/2026, Bethel police responded to a residence on Schwalbe Street after receiving reports of a domestic disturbance allegedly involving a gun. Officers encountered Neil Japhet outside the home. According to the Alaska State Troopers' preliminary investigation, Japhet was armed with a shotgun during the encounter, and two Bethel police officers fired their weapons, striking him. Japhet was transported to Yukon-Kuskokwim Regional Hospital, where he died from his injuries. His family vehemently denied the claim that he had any weapons.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/06/07/man-dead-after-bethel-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.kyuk.org/public-safety/2026-06-08/bethel-police-shoot-and-kill-man-they-say-brandished-a-shotgun

Jeffrey Scott DeJesus

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/07/2026

Location : 25 Oakwood Ave

City : Mechanicsburg

County : Cumberland

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Upper Allen Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after reportedly firing at officers

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/07/2026, Upper Allen Township police responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on the 25 block of Oakwood Avenue in Mechanicsburg. According to investigators, Jeffrey Scott DeJesus fired at responding officers from inside the home. Officers returned fire, striking DeJesus. He was pronounced dead at the scene. One officer sustained a minor injury and was treated and released from a local hospital. The Pennsylvania State Police Major Case Team is leading the investigation at the request of the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office. 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wgal.com/article/cumberland-county-one-dead-shooting-police-officers/71517445
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/1-killed-after-shooting-at-police-in-cumberland-county/521-bb98671a-5c10-45bb-afcf-ca1388e472b4

Jayden Allen

Age :13

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/06/2026

Location : Johnston Parkway near East 146th Street

City : Cleveland

County : Cuyahoga

State : Ohio

Agency : Cleveland Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/06/2026, Cleveland police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Johnston Parkway involving a blue Kia that had been reported stolen. Investigators believe the 13-year-old driver lost control while speeding through a curve, causing the vehicle to strike a light pole with its rear before crashing into a tree. Cleveland firefighters extricated both occupants from the wreckage. The 12-year-old passenger, Aydin Taylor, died shortly after arriving at the hospital. The 13-year-old driver, Jayden Allen, remained in critical condition before dying several days later. During the investigation, police determined the Kia had been reported stolen and recovered a stolen firearm from inside the vehicle. There is no indication police were pursuing the vehicle at the time of the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/second-juvenile-in-stolen-car-crash-dies
https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/06/06/2-hospitalized-after-cleveland-neighborhood-car-crash-ems-says/

Jenry Guadalupe Custodio Casimiro

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/06/2026

Location : La Ilusion Restaurant & Bar, 1300 block of Kings Rd

City : Carpentersville

County : Kane

State : Illinois

Agency : Carpentersville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/06/2026, Carpentersville police responded to La Ilusion Restaurant & Bar in the 1300 block of Kings Road after reports of a shooting. Officers arriving at the scene observed Jenry Guadalupe Custodio Casimiro outside the restaurant after he had reportedly shot two people during what authorities described as a domestic-related incident. A Carpentersville police officer fired at Casimiro, striking him. Casimiro was pronounced dead at the scene. The two people wounded by Casimiro's gunfire were transported to area hospitals with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. The Kane County Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dailyherald.com/20260606/crime/carpentersville-police-fatally-shoot-armed-suspect-two-others-wounded/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/carpentersville-police-investigation/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/jenry-guadalupe-custodio-casimiro-killed-carpentersville-police-shooting-kings-road-kane-county-coroner/19259604/

Christian Strassburg

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/06/2026

Location : Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave

City : Oregon

County : Lucas

State : Ohio

Agency : Mercy Health Police Department; Oregon Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by hospital police after reported active shooter incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/06/2026, Oregon Police Department officers responded to Mercy Health–St. Charles Hospital after receiving reports of an active shooter in the parking lot. Before Oregon officers arrived, a Mercy Health police officer encountered Christian Strassburg outside the hospital and fired their weapon during the incident. Strassburg was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities stated there were no additional injuries to hospital staff or members of the public. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting at the request of the Oregon Police Department. The identity of the hospital police officer has not been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13abc.com/2026/06/07/hospital-police-officer-involved-shooting-saturday-oregon-pd-says/
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/large-police-presence-to-investigate-isolated-incident-at-mercy-st-charles-hospital-in-oregon-health/512-ee0e9116-15b6-4749-a640-a6a68cdb30ab
https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/06/08/coroner-identifies-man-shot-mercy-health-police-officer/stories/20260608084

Joshua Epps

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/06/2026

Location : 5000 block of Bloomfield Rd

City : Macon

County : Bibb

State : Georgia

Agency : Bibb County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/06/2026, deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence in the 5000 block of Bloomfield Road in Macon. During the encounter, deputies confronted Joshua Epps, who authorities reported was armed with scissors. Deputies opened fire, striking Epps. He was transported to Atrium Health Navicent, where he died from his injuries. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to investigate the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/person-shot-tuesday-night-at-bloomfield-road-address-taken-to-atrium-er-coroner-leon-jones-5000-949pm-deputy-incident-shooting-identity-not-release-block-saturday-macon-bibb-county-night-emergency-room-dispatched-local-medical-f

Josh Ryan Trumble

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/06/2026

Location : 7600 block of Grover Avenue

City : Austin

County : Travis

State : Texas

Agency : Austin Police Department

Officer(s) : Justin Wright; Gabriella Fekete; Benjamin Ye; Calvin Fusilier; Kate Hagemeier; Jeremmy Santos Beltre; Carl Chester

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Died after tasering during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/06/2026, Austin police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting Josh Ryan Trumble behaving erratically, bleeding, and attempting to enter homes in the area of the 7600 block of Grover Avenue. Officers located Trumble lying in a front yard and attempted to detain him while awaiting emergency medical personnel. During the arrest, Trumble pulled his hands beneath his body as officers attempted to handcuff him. Officer Justin Wright deployed a Taser, after which officers secured Trumble in handcuffs. Within seconds, Trumble became unresponsive. Officers began CPR and continued lifesaving efforts until Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS arrived. Trumble was pronounced dead at the scene. The Travis County Medical Examiner will determine the official cause and manner of death. The Austin Police Department, the Travis County District Attorney's Office, and Austin Police Oversight are investigating the in-custody death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/grover-avenue-taser-arrest-death-austin-texas/269-0d3b8483-5818-44c6-8ac3-e705ee73b2fb
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/suspect-dead-taser-in-custody-death-austin-texas

Aydin Taylor

Age :12

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/06/2026

Location : Johnston Parkway near East 146th Street

City : Cleveland

County : Cuyahoga

State : Ohio

Agency : Cleveland Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/06/2026, Cleveland police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Johnston Parkway involving a blue Kia that had been reported stolen. Investigators believe the 13-year-old driver lost control while speeding through a curve, causing the vehicle to strike a light pole with its rear before crashing into a tree. Cleveland firefighters extricated both occupants from the wreckage. The 12-year-old passenger, Aydin Taylor, died shortly after arriving at the hospital. The 13-year-old driver, Jayden Allen, remained in critical condition before dying several days later. During the investigation, police determined the Kia had been reported stolen and recovered a stolen firearm from inside the vehicle. There is no indication police were pursuing the vehicle at the time of the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/second-juvenile-in-stolen-car-crash-dies
https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/06/06/2-hospitalized-after-cleveland-neighborhood-car-crash-ems-says/