Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/12/2024

Location : I-10

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : DPS

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police were engaged in an altercation with someone in the street, which calls a secondary crash, killing a passenger in a bystander vehicle.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-traffic/2024/11/12/i-10-phoenix-eastbound-closed-deadly-crash/76219341007/

Rey David Martinez

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 11/05/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police while trespassing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A woman was in her backyard, feeding her animals when she said Ray Martinez jumped over her fence. She felt threatened and called police. Police arrived and saw him “reach for his waistband.” Police shot and killed him. The man only had a plastic replica gun.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/11/05/suspect-down-after-police-shooting-central-phoenix/

Jacob Vela

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 10/23/2024

Location : Estrella Parkway and Fillmore Street

City : Goodyear

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Goodyear Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander (motorcyclist) killed by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Goodyear PD officer with emergency lights ran a red light at unknown speed, hit and killed motorcyclist Jacob Vela. The officer’s speed was unknown. Police state that the officer had lights and sirens activated and Vela should have seen him. Then a bystander dropped video showing no lights and sirens were on \, that Vela had a green light and the officer went into the intersection against a red light without warning, killing Vela. Police have refused to release security video from a nearby business while a citizen anonymously submitted the video below.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/goodyear/goodyear-police-officer-suffers-minor-injuries-during-crash-with-motorcycle

Dashcam sent by anonymous bystander:
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/motorcyclist-critical-condition-following-crash-police-vehicle-goodyear-pd

Essex Jackson

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 10/21/2024

Location : Dollar Tree at 37th and Glendale Avenues

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during trespassing call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Phoenix PD recall to remove a man who was trespassing in a store. Police arrived and pointed a taser at him and the man allegedly took the taser away from police. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-dead-2-officers-hurt-after-phoenix-police-shooting/ar-AA1sEmgd

https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/person-down-after-shooting-involving-phoenix-police-near-35th-and-glendale-avenues

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/phoenix-police-identify-suspect-killed-in-shooting-that-left-2-officers-hurt/ar-AA1sCz5c

Daniel Leslie

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/16/2024

Location : Wildwood Estates

City : Prescott

County : Yavapai

State : Arizona

Agency : Prescott Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Neighbors of Daniel Leslie called police during a domestic disturbance when two shots were around the house. The wife was seen running from the home and seeking shelter with a neighbor and was allegedly shot and injured. Daniel Leslie followed her and was confronted by an off-duty reserve officer who happens to be a neighbor who shot and killed him. Both Daniel Leslie and his wife died from their injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/reserve-yavapai-county-sheriffs-deputy-forced-to-intervene-after-deadly-domestic-violence-shooting-prescott-husband-wife-wildwood-estates/75-238b1251-a758-45db-b9d6-6c77f805da7f

Video:
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/10/21/family-unarmed-man-shot-killed-by-prescott-police-plans-sue/

Alberto Espinoza

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 10/13/2024

Location : N 49th Avenue and W Thunderbird Boulevard

City : Sun City

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Phoenix PD were called to a shooting and found a man dead. Another man was seen speeding from the location. Police escalated a chase that lasted until he stopped behind a store and exited with a gun. Police shot and killed him. He was identified as Alberto Espinoza.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/shooting-incident-involving-police-officer-under-investigation-in-sun-city/75-d2dc19f0-035e-4fcf-b19c-1c02e444c177

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/2-dead-as-phoenix-police-fire-at-shooting-suspect-after-pursuit-along-city-street/ar-AA1sbZeg

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 10/12/2024

Location : Santan Village Parkway

City : Gilbert

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Gilbert Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man entered a Starbucks in Gilbert and threaten someone with a gun, then locked himself into a bathroom. Police arrived, evacuated the fast food store, and forest entry into the bathroom. They found a man dead from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/police-situation-in-gilbert-leads-to-evacuation-authorities-say/75-61ed8bfa-7338-4db4-b908-1af515b87016

Jason Alexander Fox

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/01/2024

Location : College Avenue, Avenue and Curry Road

City : Tempe

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Tempe Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tempe PD traffic-stopped Jason Alexander Fox for a previous incident. Police engaged in an unknown altercation with him, resulting in a shootout during which Jason Fox was killed and an officer shot in the arm. Fox was wanted for a racially motivated crime of shooting a man in the face while yelling racial slurs.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-breaks-out-tempe-suspect-custody

Edward Johnson

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/29/2024

Location : S 104th St and E Bramble Ave

City : Mesa

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Mesa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Bicyclist killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mesa PD chased Edward Johnson on a bicycle for an alleged traffic violation. Johnson continued riding his bicycle with police in pursuit. Police claim that he pointed a weapon at them. They shot and killed him. They found a plastic replica gun on him. He had been unarmed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/mesa-police-fatally-shoot-man-early-sunday-morning-september-29/75-4263eb7a-12b8-4f02-85fa-ad4e919d5504

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2024/09/29/mesa-police-officer-kills-man-who-police-said-pointed-a-weapon/75442699007/

https://www.aol.com/news/1-dead-following-officer-involved-205752979.html

https://ktar.com/story/5609638/replica-gun-mesa-police-fatal-shooting/

James Michael Spaugh

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/21/2024

Location : County 11th St and S Desert Air Blvd

City : Yuma

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Yuma Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Yuma PD were called about a "physical domestic disturbance" including a child held in the area of S. Ragen Drive and E. 30th Place, arrived, chased a man who fled. Police established a perimeter and shot and killed the man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kyma.com/news/breaking-news/2024/09/21/suspect-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/09/22/man-dead-after-yuma-officer-involved-shooting/

Alejandro Gamez

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/14/2024

Location : Stone and Roger

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Alejandro Gamez was allegedly involved in robberies, shot and killed his accomplice and died by suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI9UkYHv8h8

Jake R. Carruth

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 09/12/2024

Location : Arizona Mills Mall at Baseline Rd and Beck Ave

City : Tempe

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Tempe Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after allegedly pointing gun

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man was in an argument with another person and allegedly pointed a gun at them. Police arrived and escalated a standoff. The man came outside and allegedly had a gun. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/09/13/tempe-officers-shoot-armed-suspect-death-near-arizona-mills-mall/

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/police-shooting-reported-in-tempe-no-officers-injured-september-12/75-76792ff6-bfa4-43d1-ac09-7e490158b8b0

Karl Komorowski

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/04/2024

Location : 56th Avenue and Thunderbird Road

City : Glendale

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Glendale Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

37-year-old man showed up at a residence of a woman who had a restraining order against him. She was able to escape with a child and called the police. Police appeared and SWAT bore down on the residence for hours until he came out of the house. Police claim he fired shots. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/09/05/suspect-seriously-hurt-no-officers-injured-after-shootout-with-glendale-police/

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-dead-after-being-shot-glendale-police-during-standoff

Brandon Evans

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/30/2024

Location : Alma School and Elliott Road

City : Chandler

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Chandler Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Chandler Police were called to a man in his 30s in mental health crisis who allegedly had a gun. Police state that he was suicidal and that they found him with a gun that he allegedly pulled from his waistband while in his garage. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-shot-killed-police-chandler-home

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/08/30/man-shot-killed-by-chandler-officers-after-brandishing-gun-during-police-response/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/16/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : CPB Border Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

CBP Border Patrol chased a vehicle for unknown reasons until it crashed, killing the passenger.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://tucson.com/news/local/border-patrol-tucson-arivaca-crash-arizona/article_dc21563a-5bfc-11ef-be53-efac410a5ded.html

Brandon Franklin Kizer

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/08/2024

Location : Dobson Road and Main Street

City : Mesa

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Mesa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mesa PD arrived at the location, where a woman had been stabbed. Police confronted the man who still held the knife, allegedly fired beanbags at him and eventually shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-mesa

Lorie Martha O’Neal

Age :49

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 08/01/2024

Location : South Dobson Road

City : Chandler

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Chandler Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Chandler Police Department received a call about a domestic disturbance. When they arrived on S. Dobson Rd., they heard sounds consistent with someone breaking items in a home. Police alleged that Lori Martha O’Neill emerged from the apartment with a gun. Officer shot and killed her.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/video/2024/08/02/chandler-police-say-they-shot-killed-armed-woman-apartment-complex/

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/08/02/officers-shoot-kill-armed-woman-chandler-apartment-complex/

https://www.kold.com/2024/08/02/officers-shoot-kill-armed-woman-chandler-apartment-complex/

Elizabeth Byrd

Age :43

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 07/31/2024

Location : Crimson Creek neighborhood at Baseline Road at Crismon

City : Mesa

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

Officer(s) : John C. Byrd III

Cause of Death : Asphyxiation

Event : Strangled to death by off-duty husband, detective Byrd

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Detective John C. Byrd, of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office was involved in an argument with his wife and strangled and killed her. He locked her in the bedroom, left their 3 children alone in the home and drove away. When someone began missing his wife, police arrived and found her dead on the bedroom floor. They located Detective Byrd driving his wife’s vehicle and arrested him later.

Detective Byrd alleges that he “flipped a switch.” He was charged with second-degree murder.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.themesatribune.com/news/maricopa-county-detective-allegedly-killed-wife-in-mesa-home/article_5943fddc-511e-11ef-aa78-075c6aeb4281.html

https://abcnews.go.com/US/detective-switch-flipped-strangled-wife-police/story?id=112518167

https://abc7chicago.com/post/detective-locks-wifes-body-room-leaves-3-kids-home-alone/15139939/

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/08/01/phoenix-area-detective-accused-murdering-wife-mesa/

https://ktar.com/story/5588593/mcao-detective-arrested-on-second-degree-murder-in-death-of-wife-in-mesa/

Debra Murrieta

Age :54

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/21/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Pima County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Fall from height

Event : Killed during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Pima County deputies chased a vehicle at high-speed because a woman abducted by her boyfriend William Holloway was in the vehicle. During the chase, she jumped out of the vehicle and died on impact. Holloway was apprehended elsewhere later.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-courts/pima-county-sheriffs-department-chase-domestic-violence-suspect-woman-jumps-moving-car-dies/article_b0fd6eb2-47ac-11ef-93f6-bf4d61714e7b.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_TucsonStar

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-suspect-shot-westheimer-southwest-houston

Marcus Lewis

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 07/19/2024

Location : Blackwater School Road and Highway 87

City : Gila

County : Pinal

State : Arizona

Agency : Gila River Tribal Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by tribal police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Gila River Tribal Police shot and killed a man under undisclosed circumstances. FBI is investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/07/19/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-gila-river-indian-community/

Matthew Walsh

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/18/2024

Location : E Southern Ave and Rural Rd

City : Tempe

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Tempe Police Department, tactical units, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Fire

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tempe PD and US Marshals went to a home on East Southern Avenue to arrest a man for outstanding warrants. Unknown tactical SWAT activity was observed and the home erupted in flames. The man was found dead inside. Cause of death is not immediately clear.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/07/18/house-catches-fire-during-police-situation-tempe-neighborhood/

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/07/23/tempe-standoff-suspect-died-while-running-police-after-shooting/

https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/suspect-in-tempe-shooting-and-fire-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-marshals-say/75-71ebb77e-00be-4844-ac0b-8de4bc9c57c2

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/07/23/tempe-standoff-suspect-died-while-running-police-after-shooting/

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/tempe-house-fire-deadly-shooting-u-s-marshals-release-details-about-incident-identify-suspect

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/16/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : CBP Border Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

CBP Border Patrol chased a vehicle for unknown reasons until it crashed, killing the passenger. He was described only as a Mexican national.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://tucson.com/news/local/border-patrol-tucson-arivaca-crash-arizona/article_dc21563a-5bfc-11ef-be53-efac410a5ded.html

Daniel Leslie

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/08/2024

Location : Rosser Street and Willow Creek Road

City : Prescott

County : Yavapai

State : Arizona

Agency : Prescott Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during altercation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Prescott PD arrived at Rosser Street and confronted a man whom they had been looking for due to a previous event. Police engaged in an altercation with him and shot and killed him. He had been unarmed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/prescott-police-officer-fatally-shoots-suspect-during-altercation/75-b7f8b010-9ede-4fcd-a9a0-9544d194ad02

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/06/11/suspect-dies-after-altercation-leads-police-shooting-prescott/

BWC:
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/10/17/dps-suspect-was-unarmed-when-shot-killed-by-prescott-officer/

Joshua Main

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/02/2024

Location : 13th Street and Palm Lane

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after attempted robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Joshua Main allegedly tried to rob someone on a motorcycle. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2024/06/02/man-dead-after-police-shooting-phoenix-no-officers-injured/

Alicen Apkaw 1 of 2

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : Native American

Date : 06/02/2024

Location : Gila River Indian Reservation

City : Santan

County : Gila

State : Arizona

Agency : Gila River Police Department

Officer(s) : Joshua Briese

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Bystander killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Joshua Briese of the Gila PD was sent to a disturbance on a reservation and engaged in a shootout. Officer Briese was killed. A bystander was also killed. The officer who was also killed in this incident is listed here.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsaz.com/2024/06/02/police-officer-killed-another-hurt-after-disturbance-call-leads-shooting-arizona/

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/06/04/tribe-governor-identifies-woman-killed-deadly-gila-river-police-officer-shooting/

Aaron Richard Nielson

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/29/2024

Location : Prescott East Highway

City : Castle Canyon Mesa

County : Yavapai

State : Arizona

Agency : Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, Prescott Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during narcotics arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Aaron Nielson was shot and killed by police during arrest for drug-related charges.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/drug-trafficking-suspect-killed-authorities-serve-arrest-warrant-yavapai-county

Sergio Francisco Alvarez

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/28/2024

Location : 10th Street and Southern Avenue

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A fight started between a Phoenix officer and Sergio Francisco Alvarez who was riding a bicycle at a traffic stop, leading to a shootout. The man was killed and the officer was shot in the leg and injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2024/05/28/phoenix-police-officer-injured-shootout-suspect-dead/

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/06/10/graphic-body-cam-video-shows-phoenix-police-shooting-that-left-officer-hurt-suspect-dead/

Todd Christopher Marchetti

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/18/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Surprise

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Surprise Police Department, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting infant

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A woman escaped a domestic violence incident, leaving her 6-month-old infant behind. Police arrived and heard gunshots, found the infant shot multiple times and the house in flames. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2024/05/18/surprise-police-identify-suspect-involved-standoff-that-left-baby-shot-home-engulfed-flames/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/17/2024

Location : 16th Street and Southern Avenue

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bicyclist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Phoenix PD arrived at a domestic violence call and engaged in an altercation with an allegedly intoxicated man who then fled by vehicle. Police escalated a chase and the man ran over a bicyclist who died at the scene. The man was arrested.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/police-suspect-killed-bicyclist-hitting-phoenix-police-car/75-a6dcb0eb-c383-4643-b88d-6e83388cc911

Devin Gerrod Montgomery

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/16/2024

Location : West Cactus Road

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

After a shooting at North 35th Avenue and West northern Avenue, police followed the shooter and shot and killed him on West Cactus Road.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktar.com/story/5573912/suspect-in-phoenix-homicide-fatally-shot-by-police/

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2024/05/17/argument-turned-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-led-to-two-deaths/73731106007/

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2024/05/18/devin-montgomery-identified-man-killed-by-phoenix-police/73749391007/

Ivory James Welch III

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/13/2024

Location : US 191

City : Safford

County : Greenlee

State : Arizona

Agency : DPS, Clifton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ivory James Welch III was wanted in Mississippi for a triple homicide. DPS in Safford, AZ located him and together with Clifton PD shot and killed him during attempted arrest.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/mississippi-triple-murder-suspect-shot-and-killed-by-arizona-trooper

Ruben Felix Alejandro Lopez

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/09/2024

Location : Carla Vista and Los Feliz

City : Chandler

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Chandler Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Chandler PD were sent to a domestic disturbance call and shot and killed a man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/1-dead-in-chandler-officer-involved-shooting,509490

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/05/09/suspect-charged-officers-with-2-large-knives-before-deadly-shooting-chandler-police-say/

Christopher Raymond Tavares

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 05/08/2024

Location : 35th and Roosevelt

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shoplifting call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Phoenix PD shot and killed a shoplifter.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/05/08/shoplifting-suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-west-phoenix/

Lemonte Anthony Knobelock

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/05/2024

Location : Loop 101 and University Drive

City : Tempe

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Tempe Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop siege

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police claim that Lemonte Knobelock locked himself in his car and pulled a gun. Police shot and killed him. Video is linked below.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/video/2024/05/06/suspect-killed-trooper-involved-shooting-tempe-identified/

https://www.azfamily.com/video/2024/05/05/graphic-video-man-shot-by-dps-trooper-loop-101-tempe-3/

Bernardo Arango

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/02/2024

Location : Highway 19

City : Nogales

County : Santa Cruz

State : Arizona

Agency : DPS

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

DPS saw a teenager speeding in a vehicle in Nogales and chased him until he crashed and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2024/05/02/i-19-southbound-closed-due-crash-nogales/

Rachel Ann Marie Rodriguez

Age :24

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/02/2024

Location : Brown Road and Country Club Drive

City : Mesa

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Mesa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mesa PD were sent to a domestic disturbance call, found a man screaming, broke into a home and shot and killed a woman who allegedly had a knife.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2024/05/02/no-officers-hurt-after-deadly-police-shooting-mesa/

https://www.waff.com/2024/05/03/suspect-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-jackson-co/

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/police-identify-woman-killed-in-mesa-officer-involved-shooting

Christian Avalos Gonzales

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/26/2024

Location : 67th and Peoria avenues

City : Peoria

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Peoria Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Peoria PD were called when a man flashed a gun at a neighbor. Police arrived, allege the man had a gun and engaged in a shootout with the man, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/peoria/man-dead-after-shooting-involving-peoria-police-officers-near-67th-ave-and-peoria

Joseph Mudd III

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/19/2024

Location : North Bowman and East Golder Ranch roads

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Pima County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during burglary

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tucson Police arrived at a burglary in progress where Joseph Mudd III held someone against their will. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2024/04/19/pima-county-deputies-involved-shooting/

https://www.kold.com/video/2024/04/20/authorities-discuss-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting-near-catalina/

Donovan Jelicich

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2024

Location : 500 block of 12th Street

City : Cottonwood

County : Yavapai

State : Arizona

Agency : Cottonwood Police Department, Clarkdale Police Department, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cottonwood PD pulled Donovan Jelicich over for driving without headlights and tailgating another vehicle and a physical altercation between an officer and Jelicich ensued. Police tased Jelicich and finally shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.verdenews.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-leads-to-cottonwood-mans-death/article_a455a2b4-feab-11ee-bb31-37bec4b1c638.html

Jacob Dryer

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/04/2024

Location : 7400 block of East Calle Merida

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tucson Police responded to a domestic violence call and a man locked himself into the home when police brought K9 and SWAT. Police created a lengthy standoff and finally shot and killed the man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2024/04/04/tucson-police-scene-officer-involved-shooting/