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Police stopped a vehicle in West Philadelphia. During the stop, police said the man had a gun. Officers opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries. Police have not released his name. Additional details about what led to the shooting have not been disclosed.

https://6abc.com/post/man-dies-being-shot-police-west-philadelphia/18851670/

Police responded to a 911 call reporting that a family was being held hostage at a home in West Philadelphia. Officers arrived and encountered Anthony McKinley standing on a porch holding a handgun. Police said he pointed the gun and fired one shot toward officers. An officer opened fire and shot him. He was taken to a hospital where he died shortly after. Body camera footage was recorded and the shooting is under investigation.

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/watch-police-investigate-after-officers-involved-in-shooting-in-west-philly/4381264/

On 04/07/2026, Chesterfield County Police Department officers responded to a call in the 4000 block of Frye Terrace in South Chesterfield. Officers encountered Tamondrick J. Burroughs Jr. during the response. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the shooting. Virginia State Police are investigating the incident.

https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/04/07/man-found-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-chesterfield/
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/frye-terrace-south-chesterfield-police-response-april-7-2026
https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/32-year-old-man-dead-officer-shooting/

On 04/07/2026, Superior Police Department officers responded to a call at the Northernaire Apartments on Oakes Avenue. Officers encountered David Donald Ducado Menton Jr. during the response. A physical altercation occurred between Menton and an officer. During the struggle, an officer fired, striking him. He was pronounced dead. An officer was injured during the incident and received medical treatment. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating the shooting.

https://www.startribune.com/police-officer-in-superior-wis-fatally-shoots-someone-during-physical-clash-state-officials-say/601663291
https://www.fox21online.com/news/local/suspect-dead-officer-injured-in-superior-shooting-at-northern-aire-apts/article_9a0c08ac-1385-4f0a-a7d8-438145590186.html

On 04/07/2026, Henry County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a wooded area near the 50 block of Berry Hill Court Extension in Martinsville. Deputies encountered Christopher Shepard during the response. During the encounter, deputies opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the shooting. The Virginia State Police are investigating the incident.

https://wset.com/news/local/law-enforcement-responding-to-wooded-area-in-henry-county-sheriffs-office-berry-hill-court-extension-april-2026

On 04/07/2026, Denver Police Department officers responded to a call in the 1000 block of South Quitman Street. Officers encountered a man during the response. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the shooting. The Denver Police Department is investigating the incident.

https://x.com/DenverPolice/status/2041680816045224333
https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/denver-police-shooting-quitman/73-35d42325-bbea-4973-abef-934aa1a45d09

On 04/07/2026, Louisiana State Police troopers and other agencies attempted to stop a vehicle in LaSalle Parish. The driver did not stop and officers chased the vehicle through the area. The pursuit ended near Louisiana Highway 127. Police reported the driver had a gun during the encounter. Troopers opened fire, striking him. He died following the shooting.

https://involvedinitall.com/louisiana-state-police-investigate-fatal-shooting-after-multi-agency-pursuit-in-lasalle-parish/
https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/lsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-parish-c4087c1c

Beech Grove police officers observed a gray Dodge Challenger driving recklessly and escalated a pursuit. Officers ended the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle. Shortly afterward, the vehicle crashed into another car near South Sherman Drive. Two men in the struck vehicle were killed. Two occupants from the fleeing vehicle were transported to hospitals. Police detained a 20-year-old man in connection with the crash.

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/2-dead-2-injured-1-detained-after-car-crash-on-indianapolis-south-side-indiana-south-sherman-drive/531-929dbb77-e0e9-4f8f-b774-eeee9177bab1
https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/2-men-dead-after-crash-on-indys-south-side-police-investigating/

Beech Grove police officers observed a gray Dodge Challenger driving recklessly and escalated a pursuit. Officers ended the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle. Shortly afterward, the vehicle crashed into another car near South Sherman Drive. Two men in the struck vehicle were killed. Two occupants from the fleeing vehicle were transported to hospitals. Police detained a 20-year-old man in connection with the crash.

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/2-dead-2-injured-1-detained-after-car-crash-on-indianapolis-south-side-indiana-south-sherman-drive/531-929dbb77-e0e9-4f8f-b774-eeee9177bab1
https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/2-men-dead-after-crash-on-indys-south-side-police-investigating/

An officer attempted to stop Landon Smith for reckless driving on a dirt bike. Smith did not stop. Police escalated a pursuit. Smith drove at high speed, including traveling into oncoming traffic, before running a red light at Canal Boulevard and City Park Avenue. He crashed into a turning pickup truck. Smith was ejected from the dirt bike and transported to a hospital, where he died. Police reported they lost sight of him shortly before the crash.

https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/louisiana-state-police-identify-dirt-bike-rider-killed-fleeing-traffic-stop-in-new-orleans/article_bee0c30e-9ff7-4e62-9373-4dce7d06f246.html

Police responded to information about a homicide investigation and located a man near a Taco Bell at South First Street and West Broadway. Officers approached him and gave commands. Police reported that the man pulled out a gun and fired at officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. After he fell, officers fired again while he still had the gun. He died from his injuries.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/homicide-suspect-fatally-shot-by-louisville-police-near-downtown-taco-bell-lmpd-says/article_cfbd8d0c-63f5-48fc-8fbd-3294b3526aa3.html
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/first-broadway-louisville-police-presence-man-shot-and-killed-lmpd/417-cd9da721-ff03-40c0-b98b-fb2ec04c518a

Police responded to a domestic disturbance at an apartment on Vine Street. Officers entered and encountered Megan Whiting holding a knife near an injured woman. Police gave commands to drop the knife. An officer opened fire, striking her. She died from her injuries.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/northfield-nh-deadly-police-shooting-under-investigation/3928400/
https://thepulseofnh.com/officer-involved-shooting-in-northfield/

A Booneville police officer attempted to stop Gary Blaylock on Arkansas Highway 23. He did not stop. Police escalated a pursuit and were joined by Arkansas State Police. Officers used a rolling block maneuver near 6883 S AR-23 to stop his vehicle. Blaylock exited the vehicle holding a gun. Officers opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries.

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2026/apr/06/arkansas-state-police-investigating-fatal/?news

On 04/05/2026, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle in Pike County. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle. During the chase, the vehicle wrecked, killing the driver and 3 passengers.

https://www.wbrc.com/2026/04/05/4-dead-after-car-pursued-by-officer-wrecks-pike-county/

On 04/05/2026, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle in Pike County. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle. During the chase, the vehicle wrecked, killing a passenger in the fleeing vehicle.

https://www.wbrc.com/2026/04/05/4-dead-after-car-pursued-by-officer-wrecks-pike-county/

On 04/05/2026, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle in Pike County. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle crashed into another vehicle, killing a person in that vehicle.

https://www.wbrc.com/2026/04/05/4-dead-after-car-pursued-by-officer-wrecks-pike-county/

On 04/05/2026, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle in Pike County. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle crashed into another vehicle, killing a second person in that vehicle.

https://www.wbrc.com/2026/04/05/4-dead-after-car-pursued-by-officer-wrecks-pike-county/

On 04/05/2026, police responded to reports of a man firing a gun in Raymond. The man left the area, and police initiated a search. Officers located Matthew J. Masse on Ham Road. During the encounter, he had a gun. Police opened fire and killed him.

https://www.wmur.com/article/raw-video-matthew-masse-raymond-nh-search/70935120
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/raymond-nh-police-incident-on-ham-road/3927977/

On 04/05/2026, Fort Worth Police Department officers observed a vehicle traveling without headlights on Interstate 35 near Rosedale Street. The vehicle struck another vehicle and did not stop. Officers attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop. Police chased the vehicle southbound on Interstate 35. During the pursuit, the vehicle struck a second vehicle and continued driving. The driver exited the highway near Tarver Road, where officers briefly lost sight of the vehicle. Officers later located the vehicle crashed off the roadway in the 1500 block of Tarver Road. The driver was found dead inside the vehicle. A passenger exited with injuries and was transported to a hospital.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/one-person-dead-after-a-police-chase-early-sunday-morning-in-fort-worth/4005896/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/driver-found-dead-after-police-chase-ends-crash-off-i-35-fort-worth
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-texas-miles-long-police-chase-interstate-35w/287-3902c7e3-4a8b-4352-85aa-baa3e8c64774

Police attempted to stop a vehicle before the driver refused to stop. Officers escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed into a building along Big Run Avenue. The driver died from injuries sustained in the crash. Two other individuals were injured and transported for medical treatment.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-dies-two-hurt-police-155258568.html

Law enforcement attempted to initiate a traffic stop on David Hernandez. He did not stop. Hernandez drove north on North Main Street before running off the road and crashing into a brick wall. He died from his injuries. Officers did not make contact with the vehicle before the crash.

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/04/05/troopers-driver-running-law-enforcement-dies-greenville-county-crash/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRB1mxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5b0ppM1haVTNzM0pya2NUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkLqNTDUrtR6K-7vhR3NY8DG3kI7P1M0Ua8vGz0FC77jMh1DilUM_UE-i7nx_aem__X43Cqtv1RZAwqUr7iDbhA

Police responded to reports of a man with a gun in South Los Angeles. Officers located Eliar “Elias” Hernandez and tried to detain him. Police said he had a gun during the encounter, and officers opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries. His family publicly challenged the police account and demanded justice.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/family-demands-justice-after-45-year-old-father-shot-dead-by-los-angeles-police/
https://www.foxla.com/video/fmc-rajenhzyv3vl4pq1

On 04/04/2026, law enforcement initiated a pursuit involving a vehicle on Interstate 5 in Sacramento County. Officers chased the vehicle along the freeway before the pursuit came to a stop. During the incident, officers opened fire and struck the driver. He died from his injuries. Authorities reported the incident followed a pursuit, but have not publicly clarified the full sequence of events leading to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article315425990.html

Cleveland police responded to a domestic violence call involving suicidal statements near East 141st Street and Kinsman Road. Officers said they found Charles Reginald Motley Jr., 33, sitting in a vehicle with a woman and a firearm. Police claimed Motley refused commands and pointed the gun toward officers during the confrontation. Officers opened fire, striking him. Motley was transported to a hospital and died from his injuries on April 12, 2026. Body camera footage released by police showed officers surrounding the vehicle before the shooting. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting the investigation.

https://fox8.com/news/i-team/i-team-police-say-suspect-shot-by-cleveland-officers-has-died/
https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/04/12/body-cam-cleveland-police-officer-shoots-man-during-domestic-violence-call/
https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/04/13/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-cleveland-police-officer-during-domestic-violence-call/

On 04/04/2026, police responded to a 911 call on Hemenway Street reporting that multiple individuals with a gun were trying to harm the caller. Police located the caller inside an apartment and began communicating with him through the doorway. Officers requested Boston EMS and a clinician after determining the individual was experiencing a mental health crisis.

After an extended interaction, police asked the man to exit the apartment. When the door opened, police said the man struck an EMS clinician and an officer and stabbed the officer with what authorities described as a sword. Officers then used a taser and opened fire, killing him.

Multiple officers were injured during the encounter.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/boston-police-say-suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-several-officers-also-injured/HJIOMG3YGJDMXJCGWIGDMUK734/

On 04/04/2026, deputies responded to a reported domestic violence assault involving a vehicle near North Argonne Road and East Upriver Drive in Spokane. Deputies located the vehicle, and a woman exited and required assistance. Deputies attempted to detain the driver, who did not comply and drove away. Deputies chased the vehicle along Upriver Drive. During the pursuit, the driver lost control near Camp Sekani, struck a parked vehicle, and crashed into a tree. The driver died following the crash.

https://kxly920.com/2026/04/04/domestic-violence-assault-suspect-dies-in-crash-following-police-pursuit-in-spokane/

On 04/04/2026, officers with a metro task force in Colorado Springs approached a vehicle in the 1200 block of North Academy Boulevard during proactive enforcement. The male driver attempted to flee, but the vehicle became stuck. Officers gave repeated commands for him to exit. A woman exited the vehicle, but the driver remained inside. Police stated the man fired at least one shot toward officers. Three officers then opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/05/breaking-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-north-academy-boulevard/

Police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle parked at a gas station on East Market Street around 7:09 p.m. The driver did not stop and drove away. During the incident, a female passenger fell from the vehicle onto the roadway and was injured. Officers escalated a chase and later located the vehicle after it crashed on Huffine Mill Road. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and transported to a hospital, where they died from their injuries.

https://abc45.com/news/local/juvenile-driver-dies-after-crash-involving-stolen-vehicle-in-greensboro-police-say
https://www.wxii12.com/article/juvenile-ejected-crashing-stolen-vehicle-chase-greensboro/70933380

On 04/03/2026, a Greensboro Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on County Road 16 in Hale County. During the stop, a man shot the officer. Officers opened fire, striking the man. He was pronounced dead following the shooting. The officer was transported for treatment. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the incident.

https://www.wbrc.com/video/2026/04/03/suspect-dead-officer-involved-shooting-hale-county/
https://www.wbrc.com/2026/04/03/greensboro-police-officer-shot-suspect-injured-hale-county/

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

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

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

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

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

Police confronted Thompson and opened fire, killing him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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