Death by Cop  2026

Search fatalities

You can use any or all of the fields to refine the search.

Displaying 281 - 320 of 854

Victor L. Craighead

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/28/2026

Location : Alpine Road

City : Unknown

County : Lewis

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after trespassing investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Bradley Williams

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/28/2026

Location : Spruce Street near Perry Railroad Street

City : Fort Valley

County : Peach

State : Georgia

Agency : Peach County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

John Correll Montue

Age :68

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : El Camino Avenue and Boxwood Street

City : Unknown

County : Sacramento

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Withheld

Age :11

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Harrison Boulevard

City : Ogden

County : Weber

State : Utah

Agency : Ogden Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Rashawn Tucker

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : 2821 Marquess Drive

City : Unknown

County : McCracken

State : Kentucky

Agency : Kentucky Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during home visit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Lafimmas Leevon Haynes

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : 1400 block of Tulane Avenue

City : Unknown

County : Orleans

State : Louisiana

Agency : Tulane University Police Department; New Orleans Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after prior shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : 1400 block of Amarillo Street

City : Unknown

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : South Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Katelyn Hall

Age :28

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : 9800 block of Vieux Carre Drive

City : Unknown

County : Jefferson

State : Kentucky

Agency : Louisville Metro Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Adam Bean

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : 1600 block of Seattle Slew Lane

City : Unknown

County : Cumberland

State : North Carolina

Agency : Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

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

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Sayed Mousavi

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Middle Eastern

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Interstate 15 near 3300 South

City : Murray

County : Salt Lake

State : Utah

Agency : South Salt Lake Police Department; Utah Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after traffic incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Patrick J. King

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Milford Street residence

City : Unknown

County : Hartford

State : Connecticut

Agency : Plainville Police Department; Central Region Emergency Response Team

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Coxe Road near Cleghorn Mill Road

City : Rutherfordton

County : Rutherford County

State : North Carolina

Agency : Rutherfordton Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Coxe Road near Cleghorn Mill Road

City : Rutherfordton

County : Rutherford County

State : North Carolina

Agency : Rutherfordton Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #2Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Coxe Road near Cleghorn Mill Road

City : Rutherfordton

County : Rutherford County

State : North Carolina

Agency : Rutherfordton Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Sandra Strampher-Perry

Age :72

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/27/2026

Location : Interstate 44 near Southwest 59th Street

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

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

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : West Sunrise Boulevard

City : Unknown

County : Broward

State : Florida

Agency : Broward Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Eric Valencia

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : 725 N Alameda Avenue

City : Azusa

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Azusa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Wallace J. Franklin Jr.

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : Morningside Lake

City : Unknown

County : Callaway

State : Missouri

Agency : Fulton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowning during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

James Lee, Jr.

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : 23rd Avenue and Ager Road

City : Unknown

County : Prince George’s

State : Maryland

Agency : Prince George’s County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Withheld

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : D-19 and Swarthout Road

City : Unknown

County : Livingston

State : Michigan

Agency : Livingston County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Steven Charles Mitten

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : Roadway stop

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Walfre Roblero Prince

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/26/2026

Location : Old Highway 31 near Hidden River Road

City : Longs

County : Horry County

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol, Horry County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Duane Holston

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/25/2026

Location : 300 block of E Mirror Lake Drive

City : Unknown

County : Lake

State : Florida

Agency : Fruitland Park Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after crash response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/25/2026

Location : 5800 block of Glenmont Drive

City : Unknown

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Andrew W. Krasnansky

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/25/2026

Location : 2400 block of Applebutter Road

City : Unknown

County : Northampton

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police; Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Jazz Joseph Fernandez

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/25/2026

Location : 1000 block of NW Loop 410

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : Castle Hills Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after vehicle incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Ramy Dasan

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Middle Eastern

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Washington Avenue

City : New Haven

County : New Haven

State : Connecticut

Agency : Connecticut State Police, New Haven Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Zachary Beaudet

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : South Ashburnham Road

City : Westminster

County : Worcester

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Westminster Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Pensacola

County : Escambia

State : Florida

Agency : Pensacola Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, Pensacola police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver continued driving at a high rate of speed, and police escalated a pursuit. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed, resulting in the driver’s death. Authorities have not released the identity of the man or additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is expected to review the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://weartv.com/news/local/crash-during-police-pursuit-leaves-one-dead-in-pensacola

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Carper Lane, Guyan Estates subdivision

City : Barboursville

County : Cabell

State : West Virginia

Agency : Barboursville Police Department, Cabell County Sheriff’s Office, West Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police do rest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, police responded to a barricade situation on Carper Lane in the Guyan Estates subdivision in Barboursville. Police established a perimeter and instructed residents to remain inside while multiple agencies responded. The individual remained inside the residence during the standoff. Authorities later confirmed the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/cabell-county-wv/person-barricades-self-in-barboursville-residents-told-to-stay-inside/
https://www.wsaz.com/2026/03/24/barricade-situation-underway-part-cabell-county/

Reginald Thomas

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : North St. Clair Street and East Third Street

City : Unknown

County : Montgomery

State : Ohio

Agency : Dayton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, a Dayton police officer stopped Reginald Thomas for a bicycle traffic violation near North St. Clair Street and East Third Street. When the officer attempted a pat-down, Thomas ran, and police chased him on foot. During a struggle, Thomas dropped a handgun and moved toward it again. An officer opened fire and shot him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whio.com/news/local/police-investigating-reported-shooting-downtown-dayton/7MJSRYCDG5CHJGXV4RBGEXH4PI/
https://dayton247now.com/news/local/dayton-police-release-bodycam-video-after-officer-involved-shooting-leaves-man-dead

Eric Scott Davis

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Roadway stop

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Paradise Valley Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, officers with the Paradise Valley Police Department located a man accused of sexual abuse and moved to take him into custody. Officers stopped his vehicle and confronted him during the attempted arrest. During this police intervention, the man shot himself. He was pronounced dead shortly after. Authorities had been investigating allegations involving a minor prior to locating him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktar.com/arizona-news/paradise-valley-suicide-sexual-abuse/5840549/

Zakar Jeffrey

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : 7100 block of SE 5th Street

City : Des Moines

County : Polk

State : Iowa

Agency : Des Moines Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during wellbeing check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, Des Moines Police Department officers responded to a welfare check in the 7100 block of SE 5th Street after a family member requested assistance during a possible domestic situation. Officers encountered Zakar Jeffrey inside the residence. Police reported he had a knife and moved toward another person, then moved toward officers. An officer fired, striking him. He was pronounced dead. A second person was found dead inside the residence. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-police-shooting-welfare-check-two-dead/70838875
https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/crime/dmpd-armed-individual-shot-killed-during-welfare-check-another-person-found-dead-flats-on-5th-apartments-se-5th-street-update-investigation/524-856410cf-5894-43f9-8316-12993685f795
https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-officer-identified-fatal-shooting-welfare-check/70886303
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2026/03/30/des-moines-officer-involved-shooting-welfare-check/89391628007/

Christopher Lee Johnston

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Brown Lane

City : Batesville

County : Independence

State : Arkansas

Agency : Arkansas Department of Corrections

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after manhunt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, Arkansas Department of Corrections officers and other law enforcement agencies searched for Christopher Lee Johnston following a double shooting in Independence County. After a search lasting more than 30 hours, officers located Johnston near Brown Lane in Batesville. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead. Authorities reported the search followed a shooting incident in which two people were injured. Arkansas State Police are investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://katv.com/news/local/state-police-officer-involved-shooting-that-left-jonesboro-man-dead
https://www.kark.com/news/state-news/arkansas-state-police-manhunt-ends-in-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-of-suspected-gunman-in-independence-county/
https://www.whiterivernow.com/2026/03/25/johnston-killed-by-corrections-officers-after-30-hour-search-following-independence-county-double-shooting/

James Keith Lee

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : 3100 block of South Fulmer Circle

City : Tallahassee

County : Leon

State : Florida

Agency : Leon County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died in custody after barricaded standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a barricaded hostage situation in the 3100 block of South Fulmer Circle in Tallahassee. Deputies encountered James Lee during the standoff and took him into custody after deploying a Taser. After being restrained, he became unresponsive while in custody. He was transported for medical treatment and was later pronounced dead. A woman at the residence was found severely injured. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.facebook.com/leonflso/photos/press-release-man-dies-iin-custody-after-arreston-march-24th-at-approximately-60/1382046157300807/
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/lcso-man-dies-in-custody-woman-severely-injured-after-barricaded-hostage-situation-on-south-fulmer-circle
https://www.wctv.tv/2026/03/25/man-dies-after-being-taken-into-custody-tuesday-leon-county-sheriffs-office-says/
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2026/03/25/man-tasered-by-leon-county-sheriffs-office-during-standoff-dies-in-custody/89312716007/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Cobalt

County : Madison

State : Missouri

Agency : Madison County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance. The individual left the area in a vehicle, and deputies initiated a pursuit. After the vehicle stopped, the individual exited and pointed a gun toward deputies. Deputies opened fire. The individual fled on foot and was later located deceased by a drone. Authorities are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfvs12.com/2026/03/25/suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-madison-county/
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/missouri/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-southeast-missouri/article_a1686119-0746-483d-9170-ba5277073e21.html
https://www.kfmo.com/news/suspect-killed-after-madison-county-officer-involved-shooting

Joshua Michael Moore

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : 1906 N. Frazier Street

City : Conroe

County : Montgomery

State : Texas

Agency : Conroe Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, Conroe police responded to a report of a welfare check at a Bank of America ATM on North Frazier Street and received information that a Brinks security guard had been shot and money boxes were taken. Police used tracking data from the stolen money boxes to locate a grey Dodge pickup on Interstate 45. Officers coordinated with multiple agencies and conducted a felony traffic stop. Before officers approached the vehicle, the driver shot himself in the head inside the pickup. Officers secured the vehicle and transported him to a hospital, where he died. The injured security guard, identified as 59 year old Quang Truong, was transported in critical condition.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=83623

Maxwell Henley

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : Main Street

City : League City

County : Galveston

State : Texas

Agency : League City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, League City police attempted to stop a motorcyclist during the afternoon. The driver continued driving and police escalated a pursuit through local roadways. During the pursuit, the motorcyclist crashed on Main Street. The rider was pronounced dead from injuries caused by the crash. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and continues to gather details about what led to the pursuit and the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/post/motorcyclist-killed-deadly-league-city-crash-following-police-pursuit-galveston-county-sheriffs-office-says/18757645/

Name Withheld

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : 4500 block of Interstate 45

City : Conroe

County : Montgomery

State : Texas

Agency : Conroe Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, Conroe police responded to a shooting at a Bank of America ATM on North Frazier Street where a Brinks security guard was shot and money boxes were taken. Officers gathered information and used tracking data from the stolen money to locate the suspect vehicle traveling north on Interstate 45. Multiple agencies coordinated and conducted a felony stop in the 4500 block of I-45. The driver refused commands while surrounded by officers and shot himself inside the vehicle. He died from the gunshot wound. The injured security guard was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive. Authorities recovered the stolen money.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/i-45-shut-down-conroe-pd-montgomery-county-so-investigation
https://www.woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=83623
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/conroe-security-guard-dies-22092406.php

Austin McCraney

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/23/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : George

State : Mississippi

Agency : George County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/23/2026, deputies with the George County Sheriff's Office initiated a vehicle pursuit. Police chased the vehicle under circumstances that have not been publicly detailed. The pursuit ended with the death of Austin McCraney, 34. Authorities have not released information about how the crash occurred or the conditions leading up to it. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/crime/article315167326.html
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/one-person-killed-during-pursuit-152724570.html
https://www.wxxv25.com/man-dies-after-monday-night-vehicle-pursuit-in-george-county/
https://darkhorsepressnow.com/news/2026-03-24/mbi-investigating-fatal-george-county-pursuit-that-left-one-man-dead/