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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 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/

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/

On August 4, 2024, Irondale police responded to reports of a man running into traffic on Highway 78. Officers tasered and restrained Phillip Reeder. During the restraint, officers held him face down on the pavement. According to attorneys for the family, body-camera footage shows an officer kneeling on Reeder’s neck for over three minutes while he said “I can’t breathe” at least three times. Reeder died at the scene. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide, citing hypertensive heart disease, cocaine use, and physical stress during the incident. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency investigated and the Jefferson County District Attorney declined to press charges. The officers involved have not been named.

Reeder’s family has demanded the release of full body-camera footage and the names of the officers involved. They allege excessive force and say Reeder was suffering a mental health crisis when killed. Attorneys for the family said the video contradicts the police narrative and shows a prolonged neck restraint. They are pursuing legal action and are calling for public accountability and transparency.

https://apnews.com/article/ef4aabd9a7117075c74c7d25226429ec
https://apnews.com/article/44b0c42f2e7a898f534c1ac628a2bb79
https://www.wwnytv.com/2025/07/22/family-claims-man-died-after-officer-kneeled-his-neck-compares-incident-george-floyds-death
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/07/23/alabama-police-death-phillip-reeder

Brandon Gaines, 30, allegedly ambushed an off-duty Homewood Police Department officer outside the officer's home as the officer was leaving for work. The officer was shot but survived in stable condition. Gaines fled the scene and was located in Moody, where police escalated a standoff. The standoff ended when Gaines died from suicide under police duress.

Last update: 2024-11-25

https://www.al.com/news/2024/07/homewood-police-officer-shot-while-leaving-for-work-standoff-with-armed-suspect-ongoing.html

https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2024/07/22/off-duty-homewood-police-officer-shot-in-moody-suspect-dead/

On 07/19/2024, Alabama State Police initiated a pursuit of a motorcycle driven by Johenam Moises Fernandez Alvarez on Houston County Road 55 near Alabama 52 in Dothan. Police began the chase after Alvarez allegedly refused to stop during an attempted traffic stop for a suspected traffic violation. The pursuit was escalated to high speeds, reportedly exceeding 100 mph. Alvarez lost control of the motorcycle, crashing into a ditch. He died from injuries sustained in the pursuit crash. The Alabama State Police are investigating the incident.

https://www.al.com/news/2024/07/motorcyclist-killed-in-morning-crash-following-police-pursuit-in-south-alabama.html

on July 13, 2024, Cody Wayne Ashley was driving a 2020 Nissan Maxima and was being pursued by police when the vehicle left the road, struck a utility pole and a tree, and overturned. The crash happened at approximately 2:49 a.m. on DeKalb County Road 248, about two miles south of Fort Payne. Ashley died at the scene. A 16-year-old passenger was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The pursuit was initiated by the Fort Payne Police Department. The case is under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division​.

https://www.al.com/news/2024/07/fort-payne-teen-dies-another-injured-in-car-crash-during-police-chase.html

https://weisradio.com/2024/07/14/update-fort-payne-teen-dies-another-injured-in-car-crash-during-police-chase/

Tuscaloosa PD were called for a man trespassing at Whataburger who was unwanted. Joseph Earl Driver, 35, was shot and killed by Tuscaloosa police who allege that Driver pulled out a knife and cut one officer. Details on how officers approached Driver or the sequence of events remain unclear.

https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/suspect-killed-after-overnight-officer-involved-shooting-in-tuscaloosa/

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1888555918277517

https://www.wbrc.com/2024/07/13/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-tuscaloosa-restaurant/

https://tuscaloosathread.com/ixp/532/p/overnight-officer-involved-shooting-update/

https://abc3340.com/news/local/update-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-tuscaloosa

Baldwin deputies were sent to the residence of 74-year-old Glenn Dawson who was suicidal due to a cancer diagnosis. When police arrived, he reportedly raised a gun. Police shot and killed him.

https://www.al.com/news/2024/07/loxley-police-officer-fatally-shoots-suicidal-74-year-old-man-sheriffs-office-says.html

https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/07/12/bcso-man-killed-by-loxley-police-officer-during-welfare-check-had-been-diagnosed-with-terminal-cancer/

https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/74-year-old-man-killed-after-pointing-gun-at-loxley-police-officers-bcso/

Mobile PD Officer Roy Adams drove across an intersection and ran a red light with allegedly blue lights on but no siren at 11 p.m. and pulled into the path of a motorcycle. The police vehicle caused Sumner Howard to crash his motorcycle, killing him. Fox10 pulled the crash report and found that a brick building to the right blocks the view of any approaching cars from the south, which means Howard likely never saw the police car. It had no sirens and Howard very likely was completely unaware of the police car that ran the red light and suddenly blocked his lane.
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The intersection has a known blind spot. Police allege that he was speeding through red lights because he was on an “emergency call” but did not disclose what emergency they were chasing. The lack of sirens late at night was also not explained by MPD.
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Mobile PD finally disclosed that the officer was Roy Adams Jr. This was the fourth crash he has caused in 2024 alone. Two of the crashes occurred on the same day separately. Another crash happened when he fell asleep while driving his patrol car. Another crash happened when he was seen running a stop sign. The final crash occurred on 7/9/2024 during which he killed Sumner Howard. Local media report that after all these crashes, he is still on patrol but he is no longer driving.
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This is the second motorcyclist killed in Mobile in 2024 by negligent MPD officers. The first case, motorcyclist Robert Sayen who was killed by MPD while riding a motorcycle, is currently before a grand jury. The officer in the Sayen crash was Callegari.

https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/07/30/motorcyclist-involved-wreck-with-mobile-pd-patrol-vehicle-has-died-police-confirm/
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https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/07/31/mobile-police-not-releasing-details-second-deadly-wreck-involving-mpd-officer/
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Previous MPD motorcycle victim Robert Sayen:
https://incarcernation.com/view-for-death-by-cop-2024/entry/6440/?gvid=36283
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Mobile PD's crash site drawing:
https://incarcernation.com/drawing-from-crash-report-of-sumner-howard-mobile-pd-crash-site/
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Previous crashes:
https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/08/15/fox10-investigates-mobile-police-officer-involved-four-crashes-1-deadly-remains-patrol/
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On patrol, no longer driving:https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking-news/sumner-howard-motorcycle-crash-mobile-alabama-police-officer-driver-history
https://newsexplorerarticles.com/officer-no-longer-driving-after-multiple-accidents

Macey Elizabeth Justice, a 24-year-old resident of Boaz, Alabama, died in a single-vehicle crash while being pursued by the Albertville Police Department on June 28, 2024. During the chase, Justice lost control of her 1995 Ford Ranger, which veered off Welcome Home Road, struck a culvert, and then collided with a tree. She was transported to Huntsville Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. The incident occurred approximately 10 miles west of Albertville in Marshall County. The pursuit and crash are under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Highway Patrol Division, which has not disclosed details about why police initiated the chase.

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/boaz-woman-killed-in-marshall-county-car-crash-after-police-pursuit.html

On June 24, 2024, Riverside Police officers actively pursued a 2019 BMW X5 reported taken without permission by a family member. Officers observed the vehicle in Riverside and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver, 19-year-old Jennefer L. Arellano-Maldonado of Odenville, Alabama, refused to stop.
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Officers escalated the chase, following the BMW at high speeds through residential areas. Arellano-Maldonado lost control on Depot Street near Lakeview Circle. The BMW crashed into the remains of Riverside Baptist Church, a site where her boyfriend, 19-year-old Anthony Banks Jr., had died in a crash days earlier. The vehicle struck a brick wall and burst into flames.
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Arellano-Maldonado was pronounced dead at the scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is conducting an independent investigation into the chase and crash. Police have not disclosed the identities of the pursuing officers or any administrative actions resulting from the incident.
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Family members of Arellano-Maldonado noted that she had been emotionally affected by her boyfriend's death, which may have contributed to her decision to flee.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/alabama-teen-dies-when-police-chase-ends-with-crash-into-burned-church-where-her-boyfriend-died-days-before.html

Daniel Allen Johnson, a 43-year-old resident of Birmingham's Forest Park community, was shot and killed by police responding to a disorderly conduct report on June 24, 2024. Upon arrival, police encountered Johnson, who allegedly presented a knife. During the altercation, an officer discharged their weapon, fatally wounding Johnson. He was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:18 p.m.
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His friend told a TV station, “He was leaning up against the tree and he was saying, ‘Get the light off of me. Please get the light off of me,’’' and “They were bickering back and forth and they were just saying the same things over and over. It was just heated and intense and I was like what the hell is happening over there.

The officer was seen firing at least 2 shots into him. He died at the hospital. His life partner of 24 years describes him as a very kind spiritual man. He is believed to have been unarmed.
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The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, and findings will be forwarded to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.

https://www.wbrc.com/2024/06/25/bpd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/man-shot-to-death-by-birmingham-police-officer-responding-to-forest-park-disorderly-conduct-call.html

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/man-fatally-shot-by-birmingham-police-presented-a-knife-alea-says.html

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/man-shot-to-death-by-birmingham-police-was-kind-compassionate-spiritual-partner-says.html

Travis Dickson, 42, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with Dothan Police on November 24, 2024. Police accused him of firing shots at a vehicle earlier and escalated a chase up to 115 mph through Dothan and rural Houston County that came to an end when his vehicle became disabled on railroad tracks. He stopped and police forced a standoff described only as "lengthy." Dickson did eventually come out of his car and according to police, he then died by suicide by shooting himself in the chest. No BWC or autopsy, no officers names provided. ALEA is handling the investigation.
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Suicides by gun are most commonly carried out and suicides by shooting oneself in the chest are exceedingly rare. An overview is provided in the source links.

https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/houston-county/city-of-dothan/suspect-dies-after-shooting-himself-during-standoff-otha/

https://ground.news/article/suspect-dies-after-shooting-himself-during-standoff-police

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.955008/full

On June 15, 2024, Gabriel McNutt, 15, was experiencing a mental health crisis in his home on Elles Drive in Athens, Alabama. Athens Police were called to the home at 2:15 PM. McNutt allegedly had knives and retrieved a firearm. Police alleged that the situation escalated when McNutt "threw knives" and fired a shot at officers. Police shot and killed him. His parents disclosed McNutt suffered from severe neurological and mental health issues, including epilepsy and depression. The case is under investigation by the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

Last update: November 25, 2024.

https://www.waff.com/2024/06/16/15-year-old-shot-by-athens-police-dies/
https://kion546.com/news/2024/06/20/parents-15-year-old-killed-by-police/
https://www.waaytv.com/news/athens-teen-fatally-shot-in-standoff/

On November 21, 2024, Andrew Joshua Harrison, 33, died in Fairhope, Alabama, due to a police chase crash initiated by Baldwin County Sheriff's deputies. A deputy allegedly observed Harrison speeding on his motorcycle near Highway 32 and County Road 55. Police alleged Harrison did not stop when signaled, prompting the deputy to escalate the chase. The speeds of the chase are unknown. During the pursuit, Harrison lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. Emergency personnel responded, but Harrison was pronounced dead at the scene. The case is under investigation by law enforcement.

Last update: November 25, 2024

https://www.fox10tv.com/news/local
https://mynbc15.com/news/local
https://gulfcoastnewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2024/06/baldwin-county-police-chase-ends-with.html

On June 11, 2024, Damion Laddal Jones, 31, of Easley, South Carolina, was killed by Opelika PD near Interstate 85 in Opelika, Alabama. Officers with the Opelika Police Department responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger car around 2:35 PM. During their response, Jones allegedly confronted officers while armed with a knife. Police further allege that he advanced on them despite verbal commands. Police have not explained what transpired from their arrival to a crash site to cause this escalation and how they approached Jones. Police opened fire and killed Jones. His body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for postmortem examination. No autopsy report nor quotes from it have been made available.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is conducting an independent investigation.
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Updated: November 25, 2024

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/person-reportedly-armed-with-knife-shot-to-death-on-interstate-by-opelika-police.html

https://www.wtvm.com/2024/06/11/1-dead-opelika-officer-involved-shooting-i-85/

On May 24, 2024, Hartselle Police Department (HPD) escalated a pursuit against a speeding driver traveling on U.S. Highway 31 near Hartselle, Alabama. The pursuit began after the driver ran a red light and continued at excessive speed. Other law enforcement agencies joined the chase, including Cullman Police Department (CPD), Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), and Alabama State Troopers who all pursued the vehicle at over 100 mph. .

The chase escalated further when the driver, losing both front tires at one point, continued fleeing at speeds and this continued across several miles and for a significant time despite the vehicle’s worsening condition. The chase ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with bystander Ellarea Dickson's car near the Town Square Shopping Center in Cullman. Dickson, 77, was killed in the crash, and another individual was critically injured. The driver of the fleeing vehicle was taken into custody after sustaining injuries and remains hospitalized.
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The incident is under investigation, with felony charges expected for the driver, Michael Ivy, who is currently facing charges related to eluding police and reckless endangerment
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Updated: 11/25/2024

https://www.yahoo.com/news/high-speed-pursuit-leaves-one-221900465.html

https://www.al.com/news/2024/05/woman-killed-when-suspect-fleeing-police-across-2-alabama-counties-hit-her-vehicle-police-say.html

On May 20, 2024, Baldwin County deputies responded to a false emergency call about an alleged emergency with a description of a vehicle to look for. The responding officer, Sgt. Reid White, was traveling on Kings Road when he spotted Louis Mazzola, 67, who was returning home from work. Sgt. White initiated a traffic stop, activating his lights and siren. Mazzola turned left onto Back in the Woods Way and White attempted to pass Mazzola’s vehicle on the left at high speed. White crashed into Mazzola’s vehicle, causing Mazzola to be ejected. Gravely injured, Mazzola later died from his injuries.
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The incident was a result of the false 911 call and involved significant police activity by a number of participating officers, which escalated to the crash. White was placed on administrative leave while the Georgia State Patrol investigates the incident.
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Updated: November 25, 2024

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/baldwin-county-deputy-involved-in-deadly-crash/93-5f00e00d-90fe-442f-b8fd-f8a0226a3463
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/family-mourns-loss-man-killed-in-collision-with-baldwin-county-deputy/93-d6ea0be5-4204-46e3-91c7-56816bb
https://baldwin2k.com/g/milledgeville-ga/n/252885/traffic-fatality-involving-baldwin-county-deputy-recorded-across-river

On May 15, 2024, Athens Police responded to a report that Maurice White allegedly threatened others with a gun and fired it. White had left the initial location when officers escalated a chase to Songbird Drive, where he reportedly fired his weapon again. Officers fired a taser at him. Police claim he pointed a gun at them. Police then shot and killed White around 7:20 PM. The State Bureau of Investigation is handling the case.
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Last update: November 25, 2024

https://www.waff.com/2024/05/16/suspect-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-athens/
https://whnt.com/news/north-alabama/athens-police-shooting-under-investigation/
https://1819news.com/news/article/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead-in-athens

On May 10, 2024, Antonio Seales, a chaplain for the Montgomery Police Department, was struck by a vehicle involved in a high-speed chase initiated by Greenville Police following a reported theft. The fleeing driver, Ashton Ford, drove onto I-65, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) troopers reportedly called off the chase near Hope Hull.
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The chase had been discontinued only moments prior and the crash occurred just two blocks from where the chase was reportedly discontinued, near the intersection of Norman Bridge Road and East Delano Avenue in Montgomery. Seales was gravely injured in the crash and passed away on May 21, 2024, after 11 days of fighting for his life.
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Antonio Seales, widely known as "Tonio," was a beloved and active figure in the Montgomery community and as the chaplain for the Montgomery Police Department. He was also a respected community leader and champion for unity, often recognized for his deep faith and dedication to service.
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ALEA has not publicly questioned the wisdom of numerous police vehicles and dangerous speeds when chasing a nonviolent offender, and the fleeing motorist, Ashton Ford, was charged with Seales' death. ALEA is leading the investigation into the incident.
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Last update: November 25, 2024

http://www.wsfa.com/2024/05/11/montgomery-officer-crash-investigation/
http://www.al.com/news/montgomery-chase-may-2024/
http://www.aaroads.com/montgomery-i65-hope-hull/
https://www.wsfa.com/2024/05/11/montgomery-officer-crash-investigation/
https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2024/05/22/montgomery-mourns-mpd-chaplain-and-community-champion-antonio-seales/73800515007/
https://www.waka.com/2024/05/24/mpd-chaplain-dies-from-injuries-in-montgomery-crash/

On 05/07/2024, a fatal vehicle collision occurred on Florence Boulevard in Florence, Alabama, involving 57-year-old Dawn Buchanan and Lauderdale County Sheriff's Deputy David Terry. According to initial reports, Buchanan swerved into the path of Deputy Terry's vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision. Both Buchanan and Deputy Terry were killed in the crash. Details are unknown.

https://whnt.com/news/shoals/two-reported-dead-florence-boulevard-closed-after-wreck/
https://quadcitiesdaily.com/two-people-die-in-car-crash-near-florence-boulevard-and-sweetwater-avenue/
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/31431566/david-ray-terry
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/dawn-buchanan-obituary?id=55086327

On May 3, 2024, Jackson County Sheriff's deputies responded to a service call on County Road 143 in Skyline, Alabama. Deputies initiated a traffic stop involving Charles David Boyles. Boyles allegedly fired at the officers, and deputies shot and killed him. It is currently not known how the traffic stop escalated into a shootout.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has initiated an investigation, and its findings will be submitted to the Jackson County District Attorney's Office.
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Last update: November 26, 2024

https://www.waff.com/2024/05/03/victim-identified-skyline-officer-involved-shooting/
https://quadcitiesdaily.com/alea-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-jackson-county/
https://svalleynow.com/2024/05/05/skyline-alabama-police-chief-shoots-and-kills-man-during-domestic-incident/

On May 3, 2024, law enforcement responded to a disturbance involving Connie Lee Bonner Jr. in the 1100 block of West Hope Drive. Bonner allegedly broke a window and forced his way into a home while armed with an assault rifle. After a confrontation with the resident, Bonner locked himself inside the residence and threatened to harm himself.
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The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, negotiators, and drone units were deployed to the home. Bonner did not respond, and the SWAT team ultimately breached entry into the home, where they found Bonner deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This incident was related to a domestic violence situation, as Bonner had previously been arrested in October 2023 for battery strangulation and false imprisonment involving the same victim.
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Last update: November 26, 2024

http://www.northescambia.com/2024/05/ecso-molino-man-takes-own-life-after-swat-standoff&#8203

On May 3, 2024, Haleyville police initiated a pursuit of Joshua Heath Cosby, who did not stop. Police escalated a chase during which he crashed his vehicle by leaving the roadway and striking an embankment. He was transported to a local hospital where he was declared deceased.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating the pursuit and crash.

https://www.mynwapaper.com/node/13686
https://www.hbtv.us/2024/05/haleyville-man-dies-crash-attempting-elude-police

On May 3, 2024, Orange Beach police initiated a high-speed pursuit after receiving a tip about a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian. The driver, 21-year-old Brooks Kaechele, fled west on Canal Road, and during the chase, he lost control of his 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail, struck several traffic signs and trees, and then overturned into the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The car sank, and Kaechele, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene after being pulled from the water.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating the incident.
.Last update: November 26, 2024

https://mynbc15.com/newsletter-daily/gulf-shores-driver-dies-after-car-crashes-into-water

https://mynbc15.com/news/local/gulf-shores-driver-dies-after-car-crashes-into-water

https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/one-person-killed-in-a-crash-off-east-canal-in-gulf-shores/

On April 25, 2024, at approximately 11:15 PM, Northport Police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of McFarland Boulevard and Highway 43. The driver, later identified as Gilmar Tista-Morente, reportedly fired shots at the officers and fled. This prompted a multi-county police pursuit involving Northport PD, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and Greene County officials. The vehicle crashed on Interstate 59/20 near Exit 52, where police approached the vehicle. Officers alleged that Tista-Morente was armed with a gun, but no record has been found to confirm that he fired or used the weapon in any way. Several officers opened fire, striking him multiple times. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
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An investigation is ongoing, with ALEA's State Bureau of Investigation handling the inquiry into the incident​. ALEA had been one of the participants in the fatal manhunt.

https://abc3340.com/news/local/suspect-dead-after-police-chase-officer-involved-shooting
https://tuscaloosathread.com/driver-fatally-shot-by-police-after-northport-traffic-stop-leads-to-multi-county-chase

On April 22, 2024, police escalated a pursuit after Antonio Dewayne Davidson in connection to an ongoing drug investigation. Officers chased him at high speeds. The officers allegedly found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the end of the chase near UAB, and despite the investigation into drugs, no drugs were found in Davidson's possession. The cause of death was ruled a gunshot from a self-inflicted injury, which may have been part of his response to the police pursuit.
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The investigation was handled by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and no officers were charged in connection with the incident.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.al.com/news/2024/04/fleeing-suspect-shoots-self-crashes-into-uab-building-as-officers-close-in-homewood-police-say.html

https://www.al.com/news/2024/04/man-who-shot-himself-during-police-chase-crashed-into-uab-building-identified.html

On April 1, 2024, at approximately 10:52 a.m., Florence police officers attempted to serve felony warrants for rape from Utah on Bart James Barcelou. The confrontation occurred in the backyard of a residence on the 200 block of Walnut Street. Barcelou, armed with two knives, charged at officers, who first deployed a taser. The taser was unsuccessful, and police then shot and killed him. Body cam footage of the event exists but has been withheld during the investigation. The officer involved was not named, and the grand jury ultimately cleared the officer, determining that there was insufficient evidence for criminal charges.
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The investigation and grand jury proceedings were overseen by the Lauderdale County authorities, including Sheriff Joe Hamilton​..
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Last update: November 26, 2024.

https://crockettchronicle.com/officer-cleared-by-lauderdale-county-grand-jury-in-shooting-incident/
https://www.shoalsinsider.com/authorities-identify-man-who-died-in-officer-involved-shooting/