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On March 25, 2025, a man at the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham experienced a medical emergency. He was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/jefferson-county-jail-inmate-dies-at-hospital-after-medical-event.html
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/inmate-dies-jefferson-county-jail-2025/60323845
https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-inmate-dies-after-medical-emergency/
https://www.alabamanews.net/2025/03/25/inmate-dies-after-being-transported-from-jefferson-county-jail/
https://www.wbrc.com/2025/03/25/inmate-dies-after-being-taken-hospital-from-jefferson-county-jail/

Louis Michael Hill, 26, of Rogersville, was shot and killed after robbing a PNC Bank in Florence and fleeing in a vehicle. Florence Police and Lauderdale County deputies pursued Hill onto Highway 72. His vehicle became disabled near County Road 323. Hill exited and attempted to carjack another vehicle while armed. He opened fire on police, and officers shot and killed him. A Florence firefighter, Grace McClusky, was struck by gunfire after stopping to assist at the crash. One officer was also injured. Both were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES
1 fatality, 2 injuries

https://apnews.com/article/72f74f36c8d2fc4b6feb37f8464d61d7
https://www.waff.com/2025/03/25/suspect-dead-after-florence-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/florence-police-shooting-bank-robbery-chase-alabama/64291256
https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/news/55277516/center-sta-al-fire-rescue-firefighter-shit-helping-crash-victim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7QbdoCI_cg

On March 25, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., 53-year-old inmate Michael Anthony Johnson suffered a medical emergency at the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham, Alabama. Jail medical staff responded immediately, and Johnson was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:10 p.m. Johnson had been booked into the jail on March 21, 2025, on charges of third-degree burglary and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into his death, and the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death.

https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/inmate-who-died-after-medical-episode-at-jefferson-county-jail-identified.html

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m., Pell City police officers responded to reports of a man armed with a hatchet who was threatening residents and damaging vehicles at The Park Apartment Complex on 23rd Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered 22-year-old Pierce William Cole. Cole allegedly charged at the officers. An officer discharged their firearm, striking Cole. Cole was transported to UAB St. Vincent's St. Clair Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.al.com/crime/2025/03/man-hitting-cars-with-hatchet-shot-by-police-in-pell-city-chief-says.html
https://www.wbrc.com/2025/03/20/pell-city-police-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation/
https://abc3340.com/news/local/pell-city-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation
https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2025/03/20/pell-city-police-involved-in-fatal-shooting-after-man-threatens-officers-with-hatchet/
https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/aleas-state-bureau-of-investigation-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-pell-city/

On 03/11/2025, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Pleasant Grove police officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 67-year-old Ronald Morton on Ensley Pleasant Grove Road. Morton did not stop. Officers escalated a high-speed chase. During the pursuit, Morton collided head-on with another vehicle. Morton was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/birmingham-man-killed-in-head-on-crash-during-police-chase-in-pleasant-grove/64154571

Phillip Randall Ledford was arrested by the Pelham Police Department after being accused of robbing the Deer Springs Grocery Gas Station at gunpoint. He was booked into the Shelby County Jail with a $100,000 bond and no bond for a probation violation. He was assessed by on-site medical staff and housed in the medical unit for the duration of his incarceration.
On March 7, 2025, at approximately 7:16 AM, he experienced medical distress. Southeast Shelby Rescue arrived, and he was pronounced dead at 7:53 AM. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine his cause of death.

• https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/03/07/investigation-underway-after-death-of-shelby-county-inmate/
• https://www.wbrc.com/2025/03/08/investigation-underway-after-inmate-dies-shelby-county-jail/
• https://m.facebook.com/ShelbyCounty.Sheriff/photos/shelby-county-jail-inmate-death-investigationcolumbiana-al-on-friday-february-21/972368611715567/
• https://twitter.com/RobinsonCarol/status/1898153499038216251
• https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/shelby-county-jail-inmates-death-under-investigation.html

On 03/02/2025, at approximately 8:55 p.m., Huntsville Police Department officers arrested 68-year-old John Mitchell Rigdon for third-degree criminal trespassing at Crestwood Hospital. Earlier that day, Rigdon had been discharged from the hospital but returned despite being previously trespassed, prompting hospital staff to contact law enforcement. Upon arrival at the Madison County Jail, medical personnel noted Rigdon's history of medical issues, including a serious terminal condition, and placed him in the jail infirmary.

He was found dead. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

• https://www.waff.com/2025/03/03/death-investigation-underway-after-inmate-found-dead-madison-co-jail/
• https://quadcitiesdaily.com/madison-county-sheriffs-department-report-in-custody-death/quadcitiesdaily.com
• https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/in-custody-death-imadison-county-jail/525-47e374f3-2ce7-44d8-bbff-34f994116941

On February 15, 2025, a male driver was killed in a fiery crash following a police pursuit in Calera, Alabama. The incident began when Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) troopers attempted to stop the driver for a traffic violation near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Alabama 70. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a chase during which, the driver lost control of the vehicle, struck a utility pole, and the car caught fire. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division.

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/man-fleeing-police-strikes-utility-pole-killed-in-fiery-crash-alabama-troopers-say.html

On February 14, 2025, at approximately 4:19 a.m., Eufaula Police Department officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Lamar T. Jenkins. Jenkins failed to stop, leading to a pursuit that continued onto Eufaula Avenue. The Barbour County Sheriff's Office took over the pursuit. Jenkins was traveling at an estimated speed of 130 mph when his 2006 Ford Fusion left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and burst into flames. Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the incident.

https://www.wtvy.com/2025/02/14/man-dies-eufaula-police-chase/
https://www.facebook.com/EufaulaPolice/photos/press-release-14-feb-2025on-14-feb-2025-at-approximately-0419-epd-attempted-to-m/1015705613936307/
https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/barbour-county/valentines-day-crash-kills-eufaula-man/

On February 9, 2025, Fort Payne Police Department officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle in Fort Payne, Alabama. The driver failed to comply, leading to a pursuit. During the chase, the individual reportedly brandished a firearm, prompting officers to discharge their weapons. The male driver was struck and later pronounced dead. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://whnt.com/news/northeast-alabama/one-dead-following-police-chase-in-fort-payne/
https://weisradio.com/2025/02/10/subject-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-following-pursuit/

On February 4, 2025, Hoover Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call involving 44-year-old Christopher Grant Hulgan. Upon arrival, officers encountered Hulgan. The situation escalated, and officers opened fire, killing Hulgan. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

https://www.wbrc.com/2025/02/05/suspect-identified-tuesdays-officer-involved-shooting-hoover/

Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to a standoff in Shelby County, Alabama. Upon arrival, a man inside the residence fired at officers. During the standoff, law enforcement discovered the man's father deceased in a bathtub. The armed individual was later shot and killed by police. According to the corner, the father had been dead in the bathtub for months prior to being found. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/shelby-county-standoff-causes-of-death-released-for-son-and-father-who-had-been-dead-for-months.html
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/standoff-deputies-shelby-county-narrows/63589374
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/standoff-deputies-shelby-county-narrows/63589374

https://www.wbrc.com/2025/01/29/father-son-found-dead-shelby-co-home-after-standoff-with-police-identified/

https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/shelby-county-standoff-causes-of-death-released-for-son-and-father-who-had-been-dead-for-months.html

On 01/24/2025, deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve a felony warrant on 39-year-old Ricardo Louis Augustus Sutherland in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. Sutherland reportedly opened fire on law enforcement and then fled into a wooded area near Pleasant Grove Road. Deputies pursued him, but Sutherland was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

1. https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/jefferson-county-man-shoots-at-law-enforcement-flees-fatally-shoots-himself-in-woods.html

On January 20, 2025, 55-year-old Sonny Charles Leppala was found unresponsive in a secure, private cell at the Birmingham City Jail in Birmingham, Alabama. Jail staff discovered him at approximately 1:30 p.m. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing.

https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/inmate-dies-at-birmingham-city-jail/?utm_

On January 15, 2025, Jackson Paul Jones, 33, was fatally shot by Florence Police Department officers after he threatened to "shoot up" police headquarters. Jones called 911 to announce his intentions and arrived at the department's parking lot, where he fired multiple shots at the building. Officers returned fire, resulting in Jones's death. No officers were injured during the incident. The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting.

https://www.waaytv.com/news/florence-man-killed-in-wednesdays-officer-involved-shooting-identified/article_bc71acaa-d428-11ef-8fa6-3f682c603688.html
https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/01/florence-officers-kill-armed-man-police-say-threatened-to-shoot-up-headquarters.html

On 01/13/2025, Tyrek C. Howard and a female were driving when the Montevallo Police Department escalated a chase of Elias Andino after a failed traffic stop. Police continue to chase the vehicle.onto Interstate 65, causing a multi-vehicle collision near the Alabaster exit. Tyrek Howard was rear-ended at very high speed and was ejected and died. Elias Andino was also ejected and died. The female passenger was injured.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/montevallo-man-charged-after-police-chase-linked-to-i-65-crash-that-killed-2-people.html

On 01/13/2025, Tyrek C. Howard and a female were driving when the Montevallo Police Department escalated a chase of a vehicle after a failed traffic stop. Police continue to chase the vehicle.onto Interstate 65, causing a multi-vehicle collision near the Alabaster exit. Tyrek Howard was rear-ended at very high speed and was ejected and died. The driver was also ejected and died. The female passenger was injured.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/montevallo-man-charged-after-police-chase-linked-to-i-65-crash-that-killed-2-people.html

On January 9, 2025, a female detainee at the Etowah County Detention Center in Gadsden, Alabama, was found unresponsive in her cell. Despite life-saving measures performed by jail staff, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Etowah County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Her identity has not been disclosed, and the cause of death remains undetermined, pending an autopsy by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences.

https://www.al.com/news/anniston-gadsden/2025/01/female-alabama-inmate-found-dead-in-jail-cell-investigation-underway.html

On January 3, 2025, a female inmate was found dead in her jail cell in Alabama. The circumstances surrounding her death have not been disclosed. She had been in jail over drug charges for a total of seven days, and it is not likely that she died from any injury or intoxication stemming back to the arrest a week prior. Her cause of death was not disclosed.

https://www.al.com/news/anniston-gadsden/2025/01/female-alabama-inmate-found-dead-in-jail-cell-investigation-underway.html

On December 25, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., correctional officers at the Lauderdale County Detention Center discovered a female inmate unresponsive in her cell. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The inmate had been incarcerated since December 23, 2024, on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Her cause of death is unknown or was not disclosed by authorities. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Female inmate)

https://www.waaytv.com/news/shoals/female-inmate-found-dead-in-lauderdale-county-jail-cell/article_1b61c832-c2ed-11ef-a87c-4bf5bf0de95e.html

On December 25, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., correctional officers at the Lauderdale County Detention Center in Florence, Alabama, discovered 43-year-old inmate Christopher Wayne McCluskey unresponsive in his cell. McCluskey was pronounced dead in his cell. He had been incarcerated since December 23, 2024, on charges of possession of an unspecified controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Christopher Wayne McCluskey)

https://www.waff.com/2024/12/26/lauderdale-co-sheriff-identifies-inmate-found-dead-jail-facility-christmas/

On December 25, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., correctional officers at the Lauderdale County Detention Center discovered a female inmate unresponsive in her cell. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The inmate had been incarcerated since December 23, 2024, on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Her cause of death is unknown or was not disclosed by authorities. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Female inmate)

https://www.waaytv.com/news/shoals/female-inmate-found-dead-in-lauderdale-county-jail-cell/article_1b61c832-c2ed-11ef-a87c-4bf5bf0de95e.html

On December 23, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Priceville Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle believed stolen, driven by 41-year-old Drew Patterson Banks. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a high-speed chase spanning multiple highways, including Highway 67, I-65, and I-565, before reentering Morgan County.
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During the chase, the driver, 41-year-old Drew Patterson Banks, waved what police believed to be a gun and collided with a Morgan County Sheriff's Office patrol unit in pursuit. Banks continued fleeing from an unknown number of police vehicles in hot pursuit until Thompson Road and Byrd Road in Hartselle.
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Banks exited and waved what police believed to be a gun. An unknown number of officers opened fire, killing Banks. The object turned out to be a plastic replica. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation is investigating.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Drew Patterson Banks)

https://whnt.com/news/decatur/vehicle-chase-ends-with-officer-involved-shooting-in-morgan-county/

On December 22, 2024, Baldwin County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on the Baldwin Beach Express near Cowling Road in Robertsdale, Alabama. During the stop, officers engaged in a physical altercation with 24-year-old Logan Tyler Swanson, being tackled by two deputies. Police claim that Swanson had a gun. One of the deputies opened fire and killed Swanson.
The Baldwin County Major Crimes Unit is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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Total Fatalities:
• 1 (Logan Tyler Swanson)

1. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/bcso-officer-involved-shooting-near-baldwin-beach-express/

On 12/21/2024, Monroeville Police Department officers initiated a pursuit after a vehicle failed to stop for a traffic violation. Police chased the vehicle into the intersection of Highway 21 and Highway 84, where it collided with another car. A 17-year-old male passenger was pronounced dead at the crash site. The driver and other occupants were injured and taken to hospitals. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

• https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/12/21/monroeville-police-chase-ends-crash-17-year-old-passenger-killed/
• https://www.al.com/news/2024/12/monroeville-police-chase-leads-to-fatal-crash.html
• https://www.wsfa.com/2024/12/21/17-year-old-killed-monroeville-police-pursuit/

On December 13, 2024, FBI agents attempted to serve a warrant at an apartment complex in Gulf Shores, Alabama. During the operation, a male individual was fatally shot. The specific circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed. The FBI is conducting an internal review of the incident, with assistance from the Gulf Shores Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

1. https://mynbc15.com/news/local/investigation-ongoing-after-fbi-involved-shooting-in-gulf-shores
2. https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/fbi-involved-in-shooting-at-gulf-shores-apartment-complex/
3. https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/12/13/fbi-involved-shooting-gulf-shores-under-investigation/

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Rainbow City Police Department officers responded to a domestic incident in the Rainbow Estates area on Williams Avenue in Rainbow City, Alabama. The situation escalated into a hostage scenario. The man fired at officers. Police opened fire and killed him. The Rainbow City Police Department is conducting an investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: One fatality

1. https://www.al.com/news/2024/12/armed-man-shot-dead-by-police-during-rainbow-city-domestic-hostage-situation-authorities-say.html

On December 10, 2024, Calera Police Department officers escalated a vehicle pursuit in Jemison, Alabama, citing "suspicious activity" as the justification. Police chased the vehicle until it crashed at the intersection of Highway 191 and County Road 42 West, resulting in the death of the female bystander.
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During the pursuit, the patrol car collided with the civilian vehicle. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A Calera police officer involved in the crash sustained serious injuries and was transported to UAB Hospital for treatment.
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Authorities have not disclosed the speed, distance, or duration of the chase and have not provided further explanation regarding the nature of the "suspicious activity" that initiated it. The Jemison Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Chilton County District Attorney's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• 1 fatality (female civilian)
• 1 injury (Calera Police Department officer)

1. https://www.wbrc.com/2024/12/11/we-are-all-praying-calera-pd-officer-seriously-injured-after-car-crash-jemison/
2. https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-chilton-county-calera-police-department-officer-injured-in-crash-in-jemison-tuesday-december-10-2024-uab-hospital-serious-injuries-updates

On 11/02/2024, the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office initiated a high-speed pursuit of Mark E. Patterson near the I-65 Service Road and Real Life Church in Millbrook, Alabama. Deputies actively escalated the chase as Patterson refused to stop. The pursuit led to Patterson losing control of his vehicle, which collided with a fixed object. Emergency responders pronounced Patterson dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.
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Authorities have not disclosed the initial reason for the pursuit or any additional details about the tactics employed by deputies during the incident. The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office and Millbrook Police Department are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/alabama-man-dies-in-crash-after-being-pursued-by-deputy/
https://www.thewetumpkaherald.com/news/crashing-following-pursuit-kills-wetumpka-man/article_ee502f08-9927-11ef-8aa6-eb95a09e06bc.html
https://elmoreautauganews.com/vehicle-crashes-into-deep-ravine-in-millbrook-friday-night-resulting-in-fatality/

On 11/02/2024, the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office initiated a high-speed pursuit of Mark E. Patterson near the I-65 Service Road and Real Life Church in Millbrook, Alabama. Deputies actively escalated the chase as Patterson refused to stop. The pursuit led to Patterson losing control of his vehicle, which collided with a fixed object. Emergency responders pronounced Patterson dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.
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Authorities have not disclosed the initial reason for the pursuit or any additional details about the tactics employed by deputies during the incident. The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office and Millbrook Police Department are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

https://www.wsfa.com/2024/10/23/one-dead-after-police-chase-turns-deadly-crash-lee-county/

On October 23, 2024, at approximately 7:30 AM, Sardis police were dispatched to 1415 Sardis Rd. at Sardis Middle School in response to a disturbance involving a parent, Daniel Sullivan, who allegedly became confrontational in the congested school drop-off lane. Upon arrival, officers encountered Sullivan, who then fled the scene in a vehicle. The Sardis officer escalated the pursuit, which led through multiple roadways before ending at Sullivan’s residence on Lawson Gap Road. Sullivan exited the vehicle, and an altercation occurred. Police allege that shots were exchanged, but no specifics have been released regarding weapons or body-worn camera footage. Sullivan was shot and killed by an officer whose name is being withheld. The Etowah County Sheriff's Office is conducting the investigation.

https://www.cbs42.com/news/sardis-middle-school-parent-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-that-began-in-the-car-drop-off-line/
https://www.sandmountainreporter.com/news/article_f926cd82-9185-11ef-a026-b3d78bc69bf0.html

On 10/08/2024, Bessemer Police Department officers initiated a pursuit of a fleeing vehicle on I-59/20 North near the 109.1 mile marker in Bessemer, Alabama. During the high-speed chase, the fleeing driver lost control of their vehicle and collided with a car driven by Angela Strickland Lockhart. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to Lockhart, a 70-year-old bystander. She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
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Authorities have not disclosed the reason for the pursuit or whether officers implemented specific tactics to stop the fleeing vehicle. The Bessemer Police Department has stated that the crash occurred as a result of the chase, and they are working with investigators to determine the sequence of events leading up to the collision.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/portions-of-i-5920-in-bessemer-closed-due-to-crash/62533447

https://whnt.com/news/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-driver-involved-in-police-pursuit-in-bessemer/

On 10/07/2024, officers from the Kimberly Police Department pursued a vehicle driven by Cameron De’Juan Nix on Highway 31 at Old Highway 31 in Kimberly, Alabama. Police initiated the chase after Nix reportedly refused to stop for a traffic violation. During the pursuit, officers deployed undisclosed tactics to intercept the vehicle. The chase ended when police fired shots at the vehicle, fatally striking Nix. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Officials have not disclosed the specific circumstances that led officers to use lethal force or whether Nix posed an immediate threat. The Kimberly Police Department has initiated an internal review, and the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is overseeing the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

https://www.wbrc.com/2024/10/07/man-dies-after-weekend-police-chase-jefferson-co-community/

A male individual was found unresponsive in his cell at the Coffee County Jail in New Brockton, Alabama, on October 4, 2024. He was later pronounced dead. The Coffee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

https://www.wtvy.com/2024/10/04/inmate-dies-coffee-county-jail/

On 09/22/2024, officers from the Muscle Shoals Police Department responded to an incident on Tuxedo Avenue in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Upon arrival, police confronted Ronald Parrish, a 68-year-old man, under circumstances that have not been disclosed by authorities. During the encounter, officers fired their weapons, fatally striking Parrish. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Muscle Shoals Police Department has not released details regarding the events that led to the use of lethal force. An internal review is being conducted, and the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case to ensure an impartial investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

https://whnt.com/news/shoals/alea-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-muscle-shoals/

https://www.waff.com/video/2024/09/23/man-killed-after-muscle-shoals-officer-involved-shooting/

On 09/03/2024, Auburn Police Department officers responded to a call about an armed entry at The Magnolia at Auburn apartments on Longleaf Drive in Auburn, Alabama. Upon arrival, officers confronted Amari Justin Young, who was reportedly armed. Police stated that Young displayed his weapon during the encounter, prompting officers to open fire. Young was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Auburn Police Department has not disclosed the number of shots fired or the specific actions by Young that led to the shooting. The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry to ensure a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

https://www.al.com/news/2024/09/22-year-old-shot-to-death-by-police-at-auburn-apartment-complex.html

https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2024/09/opelika-man-killed-by-police-after-forced-entry-of-apartment

As of November 2024, the FBI continues to investigate the death of Dennoriss Richardson, who was found hanging in the carport of an abandoned home in Colbert County, Alabama, on September 28, 2024. Authorities initially ruled his death a suicide, but his family, including his wife Leigh Richardson, has vehemently rejected this conclusion. They argue that Richardson's death is linked to the harassment and abuse he endured from local law enforcement, particularly after he filed a federal lawsuit earlier in the year accusing Sheffield police of brutality.

The FBI's involvement in the investigation was prompted by requests from local law enforcement. The investigation has been clouded by the community's deep mistrust of law enforcement, due to a history of police misconduct and allegations of excessive force in the area​. Richardson had been in the midst of legal battles against Sheffield police, and his wife claims that his fear of police escalated after filing the lawsuit. The details surrounding his death remain unclear, and the FBI is reviewing the case to ensure transparency and accountability​.

https://www.waff.com/2024/10/17/fbi-investigating-after-man-found-dead-abandoned-home/

Huntsville police responded to a domestic violence call around 9:30 a.m. on August 24, 2024, at the Reserve at Research Park. Officers arrived to hear gunshots and found a woman and child trying to flee. Naimmikal Wayne Sanders, 38, of Decatur, fired at the woman while an officer was present. The officer then shot Sanders, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman and child were taken to safety, and the woman sustained injuries. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating the incident.

https://www.al.com/crime/2024/08/huntsville-police-shoots-kills-person-as-woman-fled-for-safety-sbi-investigating.html

https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/sbi-investigating-after-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-following-huntsville-standoff/

On 08/18/2024, officers from the Opelika Police Department responded to an incident at the Century Park Apartments on Century Boulevard in Opelika, Alabama. Upon arrival, officers encountered Tice Dequan Cobb, a 25-year-old man. During the interaction, officers fired their weapons, fatally shooting Cobb. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police have not disclosed the circumstances that led to the use of lethal force or provided details about Cobb’s actions during the encounter. The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is conducting a comprehensive review to determine the events leading up to the shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

https://al.com/native-american-news/2024/08/armed-suspect-fatally-shot-by-opelika-police-officials-say.html

https://www.abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-law-enforcement-agency-alea-lee-county-auburn-opelika-police-department-tice-daequan-cobb-century-blvd-august-18-2024-updates-investigation

Jacob Dewberry, 20, died in a high-speed pursuit initiated by Dale County deputies for undisclosed reasons on the evening of August 11, 2024. The chase, reaching speeds of over 100 mph, lasted several miles before Dewberry's vehicle crashed into a tree. He was taken to a hospital but died from the injuries. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating the crash.

https://www.wtvy.com/2024/08/11/dale-county-pursuit-ends-with-one-dead/