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Name Withheld
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/23/2026
Location : Unknown
City : Green Bay
County : Brown
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Brown County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/23/2026, deputies with the Brown County Sheriff's Office responded to a call involving a 34-year-old man in Green Bay. Police attempted to detain him and used a Taser during the encounter. After deputies used the Taser, the man became unresponsive. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his name or additional details about the events leading up to the encounter. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbay.com/2026/03/23/man-died-after-deputies-used-taser-him-officials-say/

Kamla Grimmer
Age :53
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/23/2026
Location : Serenade Street NW near Jupiter Boulevard
City : Palm Bay
County : Brevard
State : Florida
Agency : Palm Bay Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/23/2026, Palm Bay police responded to reports of gunfire near Jupiter Boulevard and Serenade Street. Police established a perimeter around a residence and identified a woman inside the home. Police reported that the woman fired multiple rounds from inside the residence and toward officers. SWAT and crisis negotiation teams responded and remained on site for several hours while attempting to resolve the situation. During the standoff, additional shots were fired from inside the home. Police returned fire during the encounter. After deploying gas and entering the residence, officers found Kamla Grimmer, 53, dead inside the home. Authorities have stated it remains under investigation whether she died from police gunfire or self-inflicted injuries. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://spacecoastdaily.com/2026/03/palm-bay-police-woman-found-dead-after-swat-response-to-armed-disturbance-near-jupiter-boulevard/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/police-presence-active-incident-underway-palm-bay-residents-advised-stay-clear
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/03/23/stay-clear-heavy-police-presence-at-barricade-in-palm-bay/
https://www.wesh.com/article/palm-bay-police-armed-disturbance/70825119

Daymien Pablo Arriaga
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : Blacktail Crest and Bonita Loop
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 4:00 a.m. to reports of two men driving through a far West Side neighborhood checking door handles and entering vehicles. Deputies located a vehicle matching the description near Blacktail Crest and Bonita Loop. The driver continued driving at a high rate of speed as deputies attempted to follow. A deputy activated emergency lights but lost sight of the vehicle shortly after. Another deputy later observed the same vehicle speeding through the area. The vehicle crashed a short time later. Both occupants were found with critical injuries and died. Items inside the vehicle, including tools, are being examined in connection with multiple reported vehicle break-ins.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/two-dead-after-deputies-spot-suspected-car-burglars-chase-ends-in-crash-tools-san-antonio
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/bexar-county-crash-car-thefts-22090306.php
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/bexar-county-fatal-crash-burglary-suspects-22090317.php

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : Route 17 and Ella Taylor Road
City : York County
County : York
State : Virginia
Agency : Virginia State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, a Virginia State Police trooper attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle for reckless driving. The driver continued driving and officers escalated a pursuit. The vehicle continued at high speed through York County before losing control near the intersection of Route 17 and Ella Taylor Road. The vehicle left the roadway and crashed. The driver was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his name.
SOURCE LINKS :

Andrew Avery Salazar
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : Blacktail Crest and Bonita Loop
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash (2 fatalities)
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 4:00 a.m. to reports of two men driving through a far West Side neighborhood checking door handles and entering vehicles. Deputies located a vehicle matching the description near Blacktail Crest and Bonita Loop. The driver continued driving at a high rate of speed as deputies attempted to follow. A deputy activated emergency lights but lost sight of the vehicle shortly after. Another deputy later observed the same vehicle speeding through the area. The vehicle crashed a short time later. Both occupants were found with critical injuries and died. Items inside the vehicle, including tools, are being examined in connection with multiple reported vehicle break-ins.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/two-dead-after-deputies-spot-suspected-car-burglars-chase-ends-in-crash-tools-san-antonio
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/bexar-county-crash-car-thefts-22090306.php
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/bexar-county-fatal-crash-burglary-suspects-22090317.php

Dustin Johnson
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : 900 block of North Forest Street
City : Amarillo
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : Amarillo Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during shooting incident
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, Amarillo police responded to a series of shootings beginning with an attempted robbery where two people were shot and killed. The same individual then drove to a residence in the 900 block of North Forest Street, rammed a vehicle into the home, and fired multiple shots, killing one person and injuring several others. Police located the man, identified as Dustin Johnson, 41, after he fired at officers. Police opened fire and shot him. He died from gunshot wounds.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/amarillo-police-investigate-three-separate-shootings-press-conference-planned-later-today
https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-police-respond-to-multiple-shootings/
https://www.newschannel10.com/2026/03/22/amarillo-police-investigating-multiple-shootings/

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : 8800 block of Shady Meadow Drive
City : Sandy
County : Salt Lake
State : Utah
Agency : Sandy Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, Sandy police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 8800 block of Shady Meadow Drive. Officers attempted to speak with a man inside the home, and an altercation occurred. Police said the man pulled a weapon from his lower leg and moved toward officers. Two officers opened fire, striking him multiple times. He was transported to a hospital and later died from gunshot wounds.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kslnewsradio.com/local-news/shooting-in-sandy/2290591/
https://www.ksl.com/article/51471630/man-dead-after-being-shot-by-police-in-sandy
https://kutv.com/news/local/man-in-critical-condition-after-sandy-officers-fire-shots-during-home-altercation

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : 2323 West State Road 84
City : Fort Lauderdale
County : Broward
State : Florida
Agency : Broward Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, Broward Sheriff’s deputies identified a stolen van being driven recklessly in West Park and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued driving and police escalated a multi-agency pursuit. During the pursuit, the driver struck a patrol vehicle and continued at high speed through multiple roadways. The chase ended when the driver crashed through a gate at a marina on West State Road 84 and drove into a canal. The driver was pulled from the water, and deputies learned a woman was still inside the submerged van. Divers entered the water and removed her after a delay. She was transported to a hospital where she died. Authorities identified the driver as Michael Malik Harvey and later charged him with felony murder and related offenses.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/03/23/it-was-kind-of-disturbing-witnesses-describe-crash-into-river-injuring-2-in-fort-lauderdale/
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/stolen-van-plunges-into-ft-lauderdale-canal-after-deadly-police-chase/
https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/authorities-confirm-1-dead-after-stolen-van-crashes-into-fort-lauderdale-marina-suspected-driver-identified/

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : South Nogales Highway
City : Tucson
County : Pima
State : Arizona
Agency : Pima County Sheriff’s Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Died after use of Taser during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, Pima County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man behaving erratically along South Nogales Highway. Deputies made contact with the man and attempted to detain him. During the encounter, deputies used a Taser while trying to take him into custody. The man became unresponsive after the use of force. Deputies requested medical assistance and he was transported to a hospital, where he died. Authorities have not released the man’s name or the official cause of death. The incident is under investigation by the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kold.com/2026/03/23/man-died-after-deputies-used-taser-him-officials-say/
https://www.kvoa.com/news/local/man-dies-after-deputies-use-taser-on-him/article_
https://tucson.com/news/local/

Jonathan Aaron McElroy
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : James Drive
City : Augusta
County : Richmond
State : Georgia
Agency : Richmond County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Asphyxiation
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on James Drive. Deputies attempted to take Jonathan Aaron McElroy into custody. Deputies deployed a Taser during the arrest. McElroy became unresponsive and was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kold.com/2026/03/23/man-died-after-deputies-used-taser-him-officials-say/

Eva Puente Ravelo
Age :24
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : 5100 block of West Glendale Avenue
City : Glendale
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Glendale Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle driving the wrong way on Glendale Avenue. The driver did not stop and continued driving, and police pursued the vehicle. During the pursuit, the officer ran a red light and collided with a pickup truck at 56th Avenue. The driver being pursued continued and crashed into another vehicle near the 5100 block of West Glendale Avenue. Eva Puente Ravelo, a passenger in that vehicle, died from crash-related injuries. Four others were injured, including the officer.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/1-dead-officer-injured-after-erratic-driver-causes-2-crashes-glendale
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/new-details-crash-killed-1-injured-4-including-glendale-police-officer/75-25e091eb-962a-4a82-a153-bdf3791ea3ef

Name Withheld
Age :7
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : Unknown
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 03/2026, officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in Ogden. The driver did not stop and police chased the vehicle. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed, causing multiple injuries. A 7-year-old child later died from injuries sustained in the crash. Several others were injured. The circumstances of the pursuit and crash remain under review.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kutv.com/news/local/questions-remain-about-ogden-crash-that-left-two-children-dead

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : Unknown
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 03/22/2026, officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in Ogden. The driver did not stop and police chased the vehicle. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed, causing multiple injuries. A second child later died from injuries sustained in the crash. The incident remains under review.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kutv.com/news/local/questions-remain-about-ogden-crash-that-left-two-children-dead

Edward Dewayne "Wayne" Reynolds
Age :69
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : KY-80 and Perry Circle Road
City : Hazard
County : Perry
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, a Kentucky State Police trooper was responding to an emergency call and driving eastbound on KY-80 in Perry County. Edward Dewayne Reynolds was driving westbound and attempted to turn left onto Perry Circle Road. The trooper struck Reynolds’ vehicle during the response. Reynolds and a passenger were killed in the crash. Authorities have not released details about the speed of the trooper or the nature of the emergency call.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mountain-topmedia.com/two-killed-in-perry-crash-involving-a-state-trooper/
https://www.wymt.com/2026/03/23/two-people-killed-following-crash-involving-state-trooper/
https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/2-vehicle-crash-in-perry-county-leads-to-double-fatality/article_6dc8bbbd-b374-4f95-bfce-d9e7e601de92.html

Christa "Tina" Slone
Age :50
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : KY-80 and Perry Circle Road
City : Hazard
County : Perry
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, a Kentucky State Police trooper was responding to an emergency call and driving eastbound on KY-80 in Perry County. Christa "Tina" Slone was a passenger in a westbound vehicle that attempted to turn left onto Perry Circle Road. The trooper struck the vehicle during the response. Slone and the driver, Edward Dewayne Reynolds, were killed in the crash. Authorities have not released details about the speed of the trooper or the nature of the emergency call.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mountain-topmedia.com/two-killed-in-perry-crash-involving-a-state-trooper/
https://www.wymt.com/2026/03/23/two-people-killed-following-crash-involving-state-trooper/
https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/2-vehicle-crash-in-perry-county-leads-to-double-fatality/article_6dc8bbbd-b374-4f95-bfce-d9e7e601de92.html

Devon Harper
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : Seargent S. Prentiss Drive
City : Natchez
County : Adams
State : Mississippi
Agency : Natchez Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, an off-duty Natchez police officer was driving on Seargent S. Prentiss Drive in Natchez when the vehicle struck a pedestrian. The 29-year-old man was killed from the impact. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the actions of the driver prior to the crash. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/mississippi-highway-patrol-probing-fatal-crash-involving-off-duty-natchez-officer-and-pedestrian-1ae6c33f
https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/mississippi-highway-patrol-identifies-off-duty-natchez-officer-in-fatal-walmart-crash-daf25bfd
https://www.wlbt.com/2026/03/23/pedestrian-hit-killed-highway-61-mhp-says/

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/22/2026
Location : Near Sunset
City : Sunset
County : Montague
State : Texas
Agency : Montague County Sheriff’s Office; Bowie Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during response to disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/22/2026, deputies with the Montague County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Bowie Police Department responded to a reported disturbance near Sunset. During the encounter, police said the man had a gun and gunfire occurred. Officers opened fire and killed him. A Bowie police officer was also injured. Authorities have not released the man’s name or further details about what led to the shooting. The Texas Rangers are investigating.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox4news.com/news/suspect-dead-bowie-officer-injured-montague-county-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.kswo.com/2026/03/23/texas-rangers-respond-officer-involved-shooting-montague-county/
https://www.newschannel6now.com/2026/03/23/officer-involved-shooting-results-one-death/

Donavan Kyle Porter
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/21/2026
Location : KY 801 and KY 519
City : Morehead
County : Rowan
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/21/2026, a Kentucky State Police trooper observed a gray Chevrolet Camaro speeding on Interstate 64 near the 128 mile marker and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued driving and officers escalated a pursuit. The vehicle exited onto KY 801 and continued at high speed. Troopers briefly lost sight of the vehicle but later located it again and initiated a second pursuit. As the vehicle approached the intersection of KY 801 and KY 519, the driver lost control, left the roadway, and struck a utility pole. The vehicle caught fire and became fully engulfed. Troopers attempted to remove the driver but were unable to reach him. Donovan Kyle Porter, 30, of Olive Hill, was pronounced dead.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsaz.com/2026/03/22/kentucky-state-police-investigating-pursuit-that-led-fatal-crash-rowan-county/
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/22/ksp-investigating-fatal-crash-after-pursuit-rowan-county/
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/officials-investigating-vehicle-collision-death-in-rowan-county

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/21/2026
Location : N.C. Highway 24/27 and Pineywood Church Road
City : Cameron
County : Moore
State : North Carolina
Agency : Moore County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during shooting incident
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/21/2026, Moore County deputies responded to reports of a man firing a gun at passing vehicles along N.C. Highway 24/27 near Pineywood Church Road in Cameron. A vehicle was struck by gunfire, and the driver was not injured. Deputies located the man, and during the encounter he fired shots at a responding deputy. The deputy returned fire and shot him. He died from gunshot wounds. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the case.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wral.com/news/local/moore-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-suspect-cameron-nc-march-2026/
https://abc11.com/post/moore-county-deputy-shoots-kills-armed-suspect-during-overnight-incident/18750505/
https://sandhillssentinel.com/deputy-fatally-shoots-suspect-who-opened-fire-on-cars-in-cameron/

Harvey Franklin Hardy
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/21/2026
Location : Pineywood Church Road and Carthage Street
City : Cameron
County : Moore
State : North Carolina
Agency : Moore County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/21/2026, Moore County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man with a weapon near Pineywood Church Road and Carthage Street in Cameron. Deputies located Harvey Franklin Hardy and attempted to engage him. During the encounter, deputies reported that Hardy had a weapon. The situation escalated and deputies opened fire, striking him. Hardy died from gunshot wounds. Authorities have not released additional details about the moments leading up to the shooting. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wral.com/news/local/moore-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-suspect-cameron-nc-march-2026/
https://www.thepilot.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-in-cameron/article_de38a3a2-6d7d-4866-9822-70ddc132d080.html

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/21/2026
Location : Interstate 5 near Exit 748
City : Weed
County : Siskiyou
State : California
Agency : Weed Police Department, Mt. Shasta Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/21/2026, a Weed police officer conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 5 near Exit 748. During the stop, the officer requested assistance and a Mt. Shasta police officer responded. As officers continued the stop, the situation escalated and both officers opened fire, striking the driver. The man died from gunshot wounds. Authorities reported that the stop developed into a confrontation that led to the use of deadly force. The California Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation, and both officers were placed on administrative leave.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2026/03/23/officer-involved-shooting-in-weed-led-to-death-of-driver/89292269007/
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-with-multiple-agencies-near-i-5-in-weed

Oluwalayomi Fadero
Age :23
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/20/2026
Location : Murfreesboro Pike and Hickory Woods Drive
City : Nashville
County : Davidson
State : Tennessee
Agency : Metro Nashville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/20/2026, Metro Nashville Police Department officers tracked a stolen Ford F-250 after it was taken from a car lot earlier in the day. Police used a helicopter to follow the vehicle as the driver continued driving across the city. After the driver struck an unmarked police vehicle, officers escalated a pursuit along Murfreesboro Pike. The driver entered oncoming traffic at high speed and collided with a sedan as Oluwalayomi Fadero, 23, was turning into her neighborhood. Her vehicle was pushed a significant distance into a ditch. She died from injuries caused by the crash. The driver survived and was later charged in connection with her death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/03/21/woman-killed-after-police-chase-ends-crash-murfreesboro-pike/
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/03/21/nashville-police-identify-woman-killed-crash-with-parolee-fleeing-stolen-truck/
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/03/22/dog-survives-murfreesboro-pike-crash-that-killed-her-owner/

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/20/2026
Location : 8700 block of 7th Avenue SE
City : Everett
County : Snohomish
State : Washington
Agency : Everett Police Department, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/20/2026, Everett Police Department officers and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 3:00 a.m. to reports of a man firing a gun into the air near the 8700 block of 7th Avenue SE. Officers located the man and attempted to negotiate and de-escalate. Police said the man continued moving toward officers. Officers deployed multiple tasers, which were ineffective. Officers then opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. Authorities have not clarified whether he fired toward officers or how many officers discharged their weapons.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-man-killed-police-shooting-everett/a6115bee-aa9b-4451-9a39-dd2d0ed87a3c/
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/one-hurt-during-officer-involved-shooting-everett/OBO2L2GSIRE2RAPCBXQCRDAYCE/
https://komonews.com/news/local/everett-police-officer-involved-shooting-7th-ave-se-suspect-shot-hospitalized-gun-firearms-investigation-road-closure-suspect-gunfire-violence-crime

Shatique Cato
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/20/2026
Location : 700 block of Lake Avenue
City : Rochester
County : Monroe
State : New York
Agency : Rochester Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/20/2026, Rochester Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 700 block of Lake Avenue. Shatique Cato, 34, fired multiple rounds and struck a police officer, causing injuries. Officers established a response perimeter as the situation escalated. During the encounter, Cato shot himself. He was pronounced dead. The injured officer survived and received medical treatment.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2026/03/gunman-ambushes-upstate-ny-police-officer-fires-multiple-rounds-before-fleeing.html
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/officer-shot-massive-investigation-on-lake-avenue/

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/20/2026
Location : 23300 block of East Avenue M
City : Lake Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/20/2026, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 23300 block of East Avenue M in Lake Los Angeles. Deputies encountered a man holding a knife outside the home. The situation escalated and deputies opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead. After entering the residence, deputies located a woman inside with fatal injuries. Authorities believe she had been attacked prior to their arrival. Additional details about the sequence of events and identities have not been fully released.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/03/20/corona-police-say-they-killed-man-holding-knife-then-discovered-wounded-woman-dead/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/lake-los-angeles-deadly-shooting-east-avenue-m/

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/20/2026
Location : 600 block of Stoneybrook Drive
City : Corona
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Corona Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/20/2026, Corona police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 600 block of Stoneybrook Drive. Officers encountered a man holding a knife. Police opened fire and shot him. He died from gunshot wounds. Inside the residence, officers located an adult woman with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a hospital, where she died from her injuries. Police have not released the identities of either individual.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/03/20/corona-police-say-they-killed-man-holding-knife-then-discovered-wounded-woman-dead/
https://www.foxla.com/news/corona-stoneybrook-shooting-stabbing-domestic-violence
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/police-kill-man-accused-of-stabbing-woman-to-death-in-corona-apartment/

Joseph J. Meadowcroft
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/20/2026
Location : Route 73 near Lincoln Drive
City : Evesham
County : Burlington
State : New Jersey
Agency : Evesham Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/20/2026, an Evesham Township Police Department officer attempted a traffic stop on Route 73 near Lincoln Drive in Evesham Township. The driver did not stop, and while continuing along the roadway, collided with another vehicle. The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The police vehicle was not involved in the crash. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is conducting the investigation, as required in incidents involving police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/mount-laurel/sections/burlington-county-news/articles/victim-identified-in-fatal-police-officer-involved-motor-vehicle-stop-in-evesham
https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/evesham-police-traffic-stop-fatal-crash-20260320.html
https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-generals-office-investigating-fatal-crash-in-evesham-n-j/

Christopher Simon Montalbo
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : 8300 block of McCullough Avenue
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, San Antonio police identified a vehicle with mismatched license plates and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued driving and police escalated a pursuit that moved across multiple parts of the city with aerial support. The driver stopped at a gas station near East Rampart Drive and McCullough Avenue and attempted to run. Police detained him, placed him in handcuffs, and secured him in the back of a patrol vehicle. While in custody, the man allegedly used a firearm and shot himself while still handcuffed inside the patrol car. Officers discovered him shortly afterward and he died from the gunshot wound. Authorities stated they are investigating how he had access to the weapon while detained.
SOURCE LINKS :

Nathan Poulakos
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : State Highway 67
City : Summit
County : Waukesha
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, Waukesha County deputies learned a vehicle involved in a pursuit entered the county from Jefferson County. Deputies located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver continued driving, and deputies escalated a chase. During the pursuit, the vehicle became disabled in a field off State Highway 67. The man exited the vehicle holding a handgun. Deputies opened fire and shot him. He died from his injuries. Authorities reported recovering a handgun near him and later stated he was approximately 41 years old.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox6now.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-summit-suspect-dead-following-chase
https://www.tmj4.com/news/waukesha-county/highway-67-near-summit-is-closed-in-both-directions-due-to-law-enforcement-activity
https://www.wisn.com/article/man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-after-chase-ends-in-village-of-summit/70794854

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : FM 3005 near Jamaica Beach
City : Galveston
County : Galveston
State : Texas
Agency : Galveston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, Galveston police responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 21800 block of Lampasas Drive and found a man bleeding on the front porch. As officers arrived, a suspect drove away in a pickup truck. Officers attempted a traffic stop and then escalated a pursuit along FM 3005 with assistance from Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and a helicopter. Officers deployed stop sticks before the vehicle left the roadway and crashed near Jamaica Beach. Officers approached the vehicle and found the driver with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. A second person at the residence was also transported with injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/03/19/one-dead-another-hospitalized-after-early-morning-call-leads-to-chase-on-galvestons-west-end/
https://hoodline.com/2026/03/pre-dawn-galveston-west-end-chase-ends-in-ditch-leaves-one-dead-one-hospitalized/

Name Withheld
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : East 2nd Street near Interstate 35
City : Edmond
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Edmond Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, Edmond police responded to a shots fired call at a hotel on East 2nd Street near Interstate 35. Officers located a man at the scene and police said he continued driving, leading to a pursuit. Police chased the vehicle until it stopped, and officers reported that the man then took his own life. No injuries were reported at the hotel. Authorities have released very limited information, and the circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :

Kevin Odom
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : WinStar World Casino and Resort,777 Casino Avenue
City : Thackerville
County : Love
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during response to shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department officers responded to a welfare check outside WinStar World Casino at 777 Casino Avenue. Officers encountered Kevin Odom, 41, in a vehicle in the parking area. During the encounter, authorities reported that he had a firearm. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead. Officials stated there was no ongoing threat to the public. Additional details about the sequence of events have not been fully released.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://okcfox.com/news/local/one-person-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-outside-winstar-casino-love-county-osbi-chickasaw-lighthorse-police-welfare-check-deadly-shooting-no-ongoing-threat-thackerville
https://www.kten.com/story/50615084/man-killed-in-officerinvolved-shooting-at-winstar-casino
https://www.news9.com/story/65f8b3e0a2b8b708d5a8c8a3/osbi-investigating-officerinvolved-shooting-at-winstar-casino

Dakota Levi Simmons
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : Briarwood Drive and Skyline Drive
City : Gainesville
County : Hall
State : Georgia
Agency : Gainesville Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, Gainesville Police Department officers responded around 10:30 p.m. to a 911 call reporting a man in a mental health crisis threatening a resident near Briarwood Drive and Skyline Drive. Dakota Levi Simmons, 24, left the initial residence and entered another nearby home. Officers encountered him inside, where he fired multiple rounds and struck an officer in the chest area of his vest. Officers opened fire and he retreated further into the home, leading to a prolonged standoff involving multiple agencies and SWAT. During the standoff, Simmons continued firing from inside the residence. On 03/20/2026, he exited the home and again fired toward officers. Officers returned fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-03-21/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-gainesville
https://www.walb.com/2026/03/20/suspect-who-allegedly-shot-gainesville-officer-hours-long-standoff-killed-by-police/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gainesville-officer-injured-suspect-dead-after-shootout-thursday-night

William James Roberts
Age :64
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : Unknown
City : Roswell
County : Chaves
State : New Mexico
Agency : New Mexico State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, a New Mexico State Police officer attempted a traffic stop on a Cadillac near N Main Street and W Berrendo Road. The driver, William James Roberts, 64, continued driving and officers escalated a pursuit. The vehicle entered a trailer park and stopped at a dead end, where officers conducted a high-risk stop and ordered him out of the vehicle. During the encounter, Roberts reached inside the vehicle, exited with a handgun, and pointed it toward officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/state-police-fatally-shoot-armed-roswell-driver/3003584
https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/nmsp-officers-kill-suspect-accused-of-pointing-gun-at-them-in-traffic-stop/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/state-police-fatally-shoot-armed-030100012.html

Christopher M. Rose
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : Rosemont Road and Knob Lick Road
City : Irvine
County : Estill
State : Kentucky
Agency : Estill County Sheriff’s Office, Irvine Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during warrant service
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, deputies with the Estill County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Irvine Police Department served arrest and search warrants at a residence near Rosemont Road and Knob Lick Road. Christopher M. Rose, 46, remained inside and the situation escalated into a standoff. Authorities reported that he fired multiple rounds from inside the home. Officers opened fire during the exchange, and he was found dead inside the residence. Details about the duration of the standoff and exact sequence of shots have not been fully released.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.clayconews.com/news/29141-irvine-ky-man-found-deceased-following-gunfight-and-standoff-with-law-enforcement-in-estill-county
https://wbontv.com/man-dead-after-altercation-with-estill-law-enforcement/

Ashlyn Brownell
Age :31
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : 1500 block of East Third Avenue
City : Longmont
County : Boulder
State : Colorado
Agency : Longmont Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, Longmont Police Department officers responded to a report of a suicidal woman at a home on the 1500 block of East Third Avenue. Officers made initial contact and later disengaged. Officers reported that she discharged a firearm inside the garage. Officers returned and attempted to negotiate. Ashlyn Brownell, 31, later exited holding a gun. Officers opened fire and killed her.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/police-officer-shoots-kills-woman-gun-longmont-northern-colorado/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/woman-fatally-longmont/73-a6a7fc3f-e9c7-4b9e-836e-e19ce5aa2638
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/longmont-police-fatally-shoot-woman-144100948.html
https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/female-fatally-shot-by-longmont-police-during-suicide-intervention-response-while-brandishing-weapon-12034196

Byron Hoover
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : 17000 block near an elementary school
City : Selma
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Selma Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, Selma Police Department officers responded to a report of a man in a mental health crisis in a neighborhood near an elementary school. Byron Hoover, 60, remained inside a residence and the situation escalated into a prolonged standoff lasting several hours. Officers established a perimeter and nearby schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution. During the standoff, Hoover fired a gun and struck a police officer. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. The injured officer survived.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/man-shot-after-hourslong-standoff-in-selma-neighborhood-near-elementary-school-wantd-mental-health-lockdown
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/man-shot-after-hourslong-standoff-in-selma-neighborhood-near-elementary-school-wantd-mental-health-lockdown
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/crime/1-texas-man-shooting-police-officer-selma-san-antonio/273-96baa55b-7e8a-4a44-a923-da21a7231a60

Fallas Williams
Age :42
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/19/2026
Location : Robinson Road and 5 Oaks Drive
City : Gulfport
County : Harrison
State : Mississippi
Agency : Harrison County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/19/2026, Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call in the area of Robinson Road and 5 Oaks Drive. Deputies located a vehicle connected to the call and approached it. As a deputy walked toward the vehicle, the driver, identified as 42 year old Fallus Williams, drove toward the deputy. The situation escalated and the deputy opened fire, striking her. Williams was transported to a hospital where she later died from gunshot wounds. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wlox.com/2026/03/19/hcso-officer-involved-shooting-harrison-county-leaves-1-injured/
https://www.wlox.com/2026/03/19/hcso-officer-involved-shooting-harrison-county-leaves-1-injured/

Sean Barry
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/18/2026
Location : Webb Memorial State Park, River Street
City : Weymouth
County : Norfolk
State : Massachusetts
Agency : Weymouth Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during response to welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/18/2026, Weymouth police responded to a 911 call reporting a man in distress at Webb Memorial State Park on River Street. Officers located Sean Barry holding a knife inside the park area. Officers confronted him and opened fire, striking him. Police transported him to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Authorities have not detailed what actions immediately preceded the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/weymouth-police-shooting-webb-state-park/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/shooting-at-weymouth-park-under-investigation/3918093/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/03/19/police-fatally-shoot-person-with-knife-at-weymouth-park-da-says/

Chad Burmahl
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/18/2026
Location : 700 block of West Ridgeway Avenue
City : Cedar Falls
County : Black Hawk
State : Iowa
Agency : Cedar Falls Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/18/2026, Cedar Falls police responded to a report of a child assault at a residence in the 700 block of West Ridgeway Avenue. Officers made contact with Chad Burmahl, who came to the door holding a handgun and then retreated back inside. Officers established a perimeter and continued negotiating with him while SWAT and a drone team assisted. After a standoff, officers entered the residence and found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities identified him as Chad Burmahl.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kwwl.com/news/cedar-falls-police-provide-standoff-details-suspect-identified/article_30fd6ef1-ef47-49d2-ba4e-ae271496c7de.html
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/standoff-with-cedar-falls-police-ends-with-suspect-dead-after-shooting-himself
https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/18/suspect-dead-after-cedar-falls-standoff/
