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On March 6, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Fullerton Police Department officers responded to reports of two men acting erratically outside a McDonald's restaurant on the 1300 block of South Brookhurst Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered 50-year-old Alejandro Campos Rios, who was shirtless, singing, and swinging a belt. Officers attempted to communicate with Rios for about 10 minutes, but he did not comply with commands to drop the belt. An officer deployed a Taser, which was ineffective. Subsequently, another officer fired multiple beanbag rounds from a shotgun, striking Rios. One of the beanbag rounds penetrated Rios's chest, causing significant bleeding. Officers provided medical aid until paramedics arrived and transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident is under investigation by the Fullerton Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/police-shoot-kill-suspect-with-bean-bag-rounds-outside-orange-county-mcdonalds/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/fullerton-police-release-footage-from-deadly-encounter-where-beanbag-rounds-proved-fatal/
https://www.carrillofirm.com/alejandro-rios-killed-in-fullerton-police-shooting-involving-less-lethal-beanbag-rounds/

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers responded to a hit-and-run incident on westbound Interstate 80 east of Penryn. The man, later identified as 31-year-old Samuel Lee Cook, fled the scene in a Toyota pickup truck. Officers located Cook's vehicle parked on the right shoulder of I-80, just west of Penryn Road. As officers approached, Cook exited his vehicle and ran into oncoming traffic, where he was struck and killed by a big rig. The driver of the big rig remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. It is unclear why Cook ran into traffic, and investigations are ongoing to determine if he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time.

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/samuel-cook-hit-run-suspect-dies/103-ed80b0b9-fd4e-4957-a8a4-99792c2adb35
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/hit-and-run-suspect-killed-by-big-rig-on-i80-penryn/
https://www.kcra.com/article/placer-county-traffic-crash-truck-pedestrian/60117353

On March 4, 2024, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm outside La Hacienda del Toro, a nightclub on Stony Point Road in Santa Rosa. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 53-year-old Jose Luis Villasenor Cervantes, who was armed with an AK-47-style rifle. Cervantes opened fire on the deputies, initiating a pursuit during which he repeatedly stopped to shoot at law enforcement before fleeing again. The chase concluded when Cervantes crashed his vehicle into a fence on the 3200 block of Stony Point Road. Following the collision, deputies found Cervantes deceased. The Sonoma County Coroner's Office later determined that Cervantes died from blunt force trauma sustained in the crash.
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During the incident, four deputies sustained injuries. Deputy Nicholas Dellia suffered critical head injuries and burns after being accidentally struck by a fellow deputy's vehicle while deploying spike strips. He was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. The other three deputies sustained injuries to their hands and legs; two were treated and released, while the third remained hospitalized.
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Th.e Santa Rosa Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident, in accordance with the county's critical incident protocol. Body-worn camera footage from the deputies involved has been released, providing detailed insights into the sequence of events.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/santa-rosa-police-identify-suspect-killed-in-pursuit-shootout-who-fired-at-deputies-with-ak-47/
https://www.ktvu.com/news/body-cam-video-shows-rolling-shootout-between-suspect-deputies-in-sonoma-county
https://abc7news.com/body-cam-santa-rosa-sonoma-county-sheriffs-deputies-injured-pursuit-shooting/14529891/

On March 24, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., deputies from the Industry Sheriff's Station responded to a family disturbance call on the 300 block of Clintwood Avenue in La Puente. The foster parents of 17-year-old Johanna Gonzalez reported she was experiencing a mental health crisis. Upon arrival, deputies found that Johanna had left the residence on foot. Approximately 15 minutes later, Johanna arrived at the Industry Sheriff's Station, located about a mile from her foster home. She knocked on the station's door, and when a deputy opened it, an altercation ensued during which Johanna managed to remove the deputy's firearm from its holster. She then used the weapon to inflict a fatal gunshot wound upon herself.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled Johanna's death a suicide, citing the cause as a gunshot wound to the head. Her family has expressed skepticism regarding the official account, questioning how a 17-year-old girl could disarm a deputy if the firearm was properly secured. The incident is under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://abc7.com/17-year-old-girl-johanna-gonzalez-identified-after-fatally-shooting-self-at-sheriffs-industry-station/14578782/
https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/family-girl-shot-sheriffs-station-question-circumstances
https://www.foxla.com/news/lasd-city-of-industry-shooting
Security video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvXggn7rCAY

On 03/03/2024, in the early morning hours, U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) agents were conducting operations in the Puebla Tree area of the Otay Mountains, approximately five miles east of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. This area had recently experienced armed robberies and assaults targeting migrants crossing into the United States.

BORTAC agents were strategically positioned, with a small group concealed about 70 yards north of the border along a ravine near a paved road, and a precision marksman stationed on high ground approximately 275 yards away, providing overwatch. Witness accounts indicate a group of migrants was walking on the paved road when they were approached by four individuals, at least one armed with a handgun. The armed individual demanded money, chambered a round, and pointed the weapon at one of the migrants. At that moment, the BORTAC precision marksman fired one round, striking the armed individual.
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The migrants reported hearing a single gunshot and saw the assailant fall but were unaware of the shot's origin. No other injuries were reported. A handgun was recovered near the individual. Agents apprehended 17 migrants in the area, while three other individuals, possibly armed, fled into Mexico.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility are investigating the incident. CBP's National Use of Force Review Board will review the case upon conclusion of the investigation. The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General has been notified.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.

Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/border-patrol-tactical-unit-marksman-fires-round-fatally-injuring
https://hoodline.com/2024/03/border-sniper-justice-bortac-marksman-takes-out-armed-assailant-in-california-mountains/
https://www.ktsm.com/news/border-patrol-sniper-fatally-shoots-man-threatening-to-kill-migrant/

On 03/03/2024, deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a man, Abdul Kamara, 29, acting erratically near the Vista Detention Facility. Kamara was initially arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance after he was found crawling in a parking lot in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. While in custody, Kamara reportedly exhibited self-harming behavior and resisted detention. Deputies restrained Kamara using a WRAP device, and he later experienced a medical emergency. Despite life-saving efforts, Kamara was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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The San Diego Police Department's Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, and the San Diego County Medical Examiner is determining the official cause of death. Additional investigations are being conducted by the Sheriff's Department, the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB), and the San Diego County District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/20240311-update-on-san-diego-sheriffs-department-in-custody-death-investigation.pdf
https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2024/03/11/man-who-died-in-sheriffs-custody-following-combative-cardiff-arrest-was-abdul-kamara-29/
https://thecoastnews.com/sheriffs-fourth-in-custody-death-this-year-under-investigation/

On March 1, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers from the California State University, Chico Police Department attempted to stop a Ford Mustang for erratic driving near Big Chico Creek on Warner Street. The driver failed to yield, leading officers on a high-speed pursuit. The chase culminated when the Mustang crashed into a residence in the 900 block of The Esplanade, near East Sacramento Avenue, across from Chico High School. The collision caused the vehicle's gas tank to rupture, igniting a fire that quickly engulfed both the car and the house. Barbara Diane Ayers-Ferris, 87, was inside the home at the time and died in the blaze. Her husband was rescued and transported to a local hospital; his condition remains undisclosed. Two female passengers in the Mustang were also rescued and hospitalized with unspecified injuries. T

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/driver-crash-lands-into-chico-home-woman-inside-killed
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/driver-of-fatal-fiery-crash-into-chico-womans-home-still-at-large
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/24-year-old-wanted-after-fatal-fiery-crash-into-home-in-chico-police-say

On 02/26/2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Fontana Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls about a man behaving erratically near the intersection of Sierra and Jurupa Avenues. The individual, later identified as Marcus Allen Camacho, 36, was reportedly running in and out of traffic, posing a danger to himself and others.
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Camacho entered a nearby Home Depot, located at 16783 Santa Ana Avenue, and armed himself with a carbon steel jab saw, a tool used for cutting drywall. Officers gave repeated commands for Camacho to drop the weapon, but he did not comply. A Taser was deployed but proved ineffective. Believing there was an imminent threat to safety, officers discharged their firearms, striking and killing Camacho. Emergency medical personnel arrived but were unable to save him.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident, and the Fontana Police Department is conducting an internal review. Camacho's family has stated that he was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident and had a history of mental health issues.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-shot-and-killed-by-fontana-police-inside-home-depot-was-having-mental-breakdown-family-says/
https://www.sbsun.com/2024/02/27/fontana-police-fatally-shoot-man-inside-home-depot-following-alleged-weapons-call/
https://abc7.com/fontana-police-shooting-home-depot-mental-health/11709823/

On February 24, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., 50-year-old Cesar Martha contacted 911, reporting that he was being followed and was armed with a handgun. San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 2600 block of North Mountain Avenue in Upland, where they located Martha's parked vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies heard gunshots and requested aerial support to locate Martha. He was observed in the nearby hills, discharging his firearm without a clear target. Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) personnel and crisis negotiators were deployed and engaged Martha multiple times, attempting to persuade him to surrender peacefully. Despite these efforts, Martha suddenly emerged from his hiding spot and charged towards the officers while still armed. A lethal force encounter ensued, and Martha was struck by gunfire. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Detective Ian Gosswiller or provide anonymous tips through We-Tip.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://hoodline.com/2024/02/fatal-law-enforcement-shooting-in-upland-under-investigation-by-san-bernardino-county-sheriff-s-office/
https://www.facebook.com/RedlandsDailyFacts/posts/924135996384031/
https://www.facebook.com/sbcountysheriff/posts/816880220482194/

On April 26, 2023, at approximately noon, deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office were executing a narcotics-related search warrant at a residence near Baco Drive and Blairs Lane in Placerville. Upon arrival, 32-year-old Thomas Michael Signor answered the door holding what appeared to be a firearm. Perceiving an immediate threat, deputies discharged their weapons, fatally striking Signor. No deputies were injured during the incident. Following the shooting, the Sheriff's SWAT team secured the residence and confirmed no additional individuals were inside. The scene was processed, and other accessible weapons were found throughout the home. The firearm held by Signor at the time of the confrontation was collected as evidence. The incident is under investigation by a multi-agency team, including the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office, Placerville Police Department, and South Lake Tahoe Police Department, in accordance with the Critical Incident Protocol to ensure a thorough and impartial review.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sheriff-subject-shot-killed-as-deputies-serve-search-warrant-in-placerville/
https://www.kcra.com/article/1-shot-dead-as-deputies-serve-search-warrant-in-placerville/43714643
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/person-killed-by-deputy/103-e67f7bb3-9f3a-4493-811d-6d8b8285fc1a

On February 25, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office K9 deputy was patrolling eastbound on Highway 88 (Waterloo Road) near Piccoli Road, just outside Stockton city limits. The deputy's patrol vehicle struck Kayla Cotton, a 34-year-old woman believed to be experiencing homelessness, who was reportedly standing in the roadway wearing dark clothing. The deputy immediately called for emergency assistance and initiated life-saving measures. Despite these efforts, Cotton was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol and the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office are conducting a joint investigation into the incident. Preliminary reports indicate that the area lacks adequate lighting and crosswalks, and the speed limit is 45 mph. The deputy was on duty but not responding to an active call at the time of the collision. During the subsequent investigation, another vehicle breached the barricades set up around the scene; the driver was detained by the California Highway Patrol.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/pedestrian-struck-killed-by-san-joaquin-county-deputy-near-stockton/
https://www.laweekly.com/kayla-cotton-fatally-struck-pedestrian-collision-waterloo-road-san-joaquin-county-ca/
https://fox40.com/news/local-news/san-joaquin-county/deputy-strikes-kills-pedestrian-in-san-joaquin-county-officials-say/

Police responded to an assault with a knife and located a man who had just stabbed a store clerk and shot and killed him at the Shell station on the 13000 block of Pearblossom Highway.

https://www.avpress.com/news/man-killed-by-deputies-identified/article_6c3e234e-d5f0-11ee-93cc-b36300ffaa23.html

https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Transparency_022324_PLM_DIS_-Henson_Joseph_Westley_Summary_030524.pdf

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-23/deputies-fatally-shoot-man-at-a-palmdale-gas-station

https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Transparency_022324_PLM_DIS_Henson_Joseph_Westley_Summary_030524.pdf

https://abc7.com/video-sheriffs-deputy-involved-shooting-pearblossom-gas-station-antelope-valley/14608091/

On February 20, 2024, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) observed a Toyota Camry driving with its headlights off near Ventura Boulevard and Balboa Boulevard in Encino, California. Officers began following the vehicle but stated they did not initiate a formal pursuit.
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The driver of the Camry, attempting to evade police presence, accelerated at high speed and lost control. The vehicle collided with a pole, resulting in a fiery explosion. A 14-year-old girl, seated in the backseat of the car, was killed in the crash. A 16-year-old girl was also in the vehicle at the time, though her condition is not disclosed in available reports.
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Officers following the vehicle attempted to extinguish the flames but were unable to rescue the girl trapped inside. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames by the time emergency services arrived.
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The Los Angeles Police Department has not disclosed the identities of the officers involved or whether any specific tactics were used beyond “following” the vehicle. The incident is under investigation by the LAPD Traffic Division, with oversight from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/30/2024

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-21/lapd-involvement-crash-teen-killed-encino
https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/lapd-statement-teen-crash-encino-2024/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lapd-teen-crash-encino-following-incident/

On February 16, 2024, Anita Young, 74, was involved in a fatal incident in the 7000 block of Plummer Street, Northridge, California. Facing eviction, Young allegedly shot and killed her apartment manager and subsequently barricaded herself in a vehicle. After an hours-long standoff, she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
Two fatalities: Anita Young and the apartment manager.
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Last Update: December 1, 2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/officers-respond-to-reported-shooting-in-northridge/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/elderly-woman-takes-own-life-033825461.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/woman-shoots-apartment-manager-northridge-225717327.html

On 02/12/2024, the Delano Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle on Highway 99 in Delano, California, after the driver failed to stop for a traffic stop. The reasons for the initial stop remain undisclosed. Officers escalated the chase, reaching high speeds before the fleeing vehicle crashed. The driver, a male whose identity has not been released, died as a result of the crash. Investigations into the incident are being conducted by the Delano Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/one-dead-after-leading-delano-police-on-freeway-pursuit/
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/driver-crashes-dies-in-delano-during-police-pursuit-after-refusing-to-stop-dpd-kern-county-california

On 02/08/2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a man reportedly armed with a knife at the intersection of Hamner Avenue and 6th Street in Norco, California. Police encountered Kenneth Andrew Soto, 62, and allege he refused to drop the knife when ordered. Officers then shot and killed Soto during the confrontation. Investigations into the shooting are being conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.pe.com/2024/02/08/norco-man-fatally-shot-by-riverside-county-deputies-after-knife-incident/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-08/riverside-sheriff-deputies-shoot-man-with-knife-in-norco
https://abc7.com/norco-police-shooting-knife-armed-man-riverside-county/2024/

Bodycam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZS3sP1aQjE&rco=1

On 02/06/2024, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) responded to a disturbance call at an Albertson’s supermarket in the 43500 block of 20th Street West in Lancaster, California. Police encountered Jonathan Foster, who was allegedly armed with two machetes inside the store. Officers shot and killed Foster during the encounter. Investigations into the shooting are being conducted by the LASD and oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.dailynews.com/2024/02/06/lancaster-man-shot-and-killed-by-police-at-albertsons/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-06/lancaster-police-shooting-albertsons-machetes
https://abc7.com/lancaster-shooting-police-machetes-supermarket/2024/

On 02/04/2024, the Fontana Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle on Cypress Avenue in Fontana, California, for alleged code violations. The police chase reportedly reached speeds of up to 100 mph, which police described as a "brief chase." The pursuit ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with a patrol car involved in the chase, resulting in a high-speed crash. The collision killed Omari Pitts, 15, and another individual, while two others sustained injuries. Investigations into the incident are ongoing and are being conducted by the Fontana Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities, 2 injured.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.sbsun.com/2024/02/04/fontana-teen-killed-in-police-chase-crash/
https://abc7.com/fontana-police-chase-crash-cypress-avenue/2024/
https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/local_news/fontana-police-high-speed-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/2024/

On 02/04/2024, the Fontana Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle on Cypress Avenue in Fontana, California, for alleged code violations. The chase reportedly reached speeds of up to 100 mph, which police described as a "brief chase." The pursuit ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with a patrol car involved in the chase, resulting in a high-speed crash. The collision killed Omari Pitts, 15, and another individual, while two others sustained injuries. Investigations into the incident are ongoing and are being conducted by the Fontana Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities, 2 injured.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.sbsun.com/2024/02/04/fontana-teen-killed-in-police-chase-crash/
https://abc7.com/fontana-police-chase-crash-cypress-avenue/2024/
https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/local_news/fontana-police-high-speed-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/2024/

On 02/03/2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic violence call on Avalon Street in Jurupa Valley, California. Deputies encountered Ernesto Rodriguez, 39, who was reportedly armed with a weapon. Police state that Rodriguez refused commands to drop the weapon, leading to deputies shooting and killing him. Investigations into the incident are ongoing and are being conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.pe.com/2024/02/03/domestic-violence-call-in-jurupa-valley-ends-in-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
https://abc7.com/jurupa-valley-domestic-violence-police-shooting/2024/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-03/riverside-county-sheriffs-shooting-jurupa-valley

On 02/03/2024, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to a disturbance call in downtown Los Angeles.According to a 911 call reporting the incident, the caller described Jason Lee Maccani as "a fucking homeless dude" who was "on some shit," "very dangerous," and "kind of like tweaking out."
The man was later identified as Jason Lee Maccani, 36. Police initially reported that Maccani was carrying a stick, which scratched an officer during the confrontation. After attempting an undisclosed less-lethal method, likely a taser, officers shot and killed Maccani.
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Further investigation revealed that the object in Maccani's possession was a plastic fork, not a stick as initially described. He had been unarmed and there is no report that he had been violent. Despite this, LAPD Officer Caleb Garcia-Alamilla fired the fatal shot. Officer Caleb Garcia-Alamilla remains under investigation for the February 3, 2024, shooting of Jason Lee Maccani. The California Department of Justice's Office of the Attorney General lists this case as "Under Investigation." The Los Angeles Police Department's specialized Force Investigation Division is also conducting an internal review. The findings will be evaluated by the Chief of Police, the Board of Police Commissioners, and the Office of the Inspector General to determine compliance with LAPD policies and procedures.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://dailycaller.com/2024/02/21/video-lapd-fatally-shoot-assault-suspect-jason-maccani-attacked-police-plastic-fork/
https://lataco.com/jason-maccani-killed-by-lapd
https://www.hollywoodlanews.com/jason-maccani-dead/
https://www.latimes.com/2024/02/03/lapd-officer-shoots-man-holding-plastic-fork-dtla
https://www.cbsnews.com/2024/02/03/downtown-los-angeles-police-shooting-plastic-fork-update/
https://abc7.com/plastic-fork-police-shooting-lapd-dtla/2024/

On 02/01/2024, the Arroyo Grande Police Department responded to reports of gunshots at the senior center located at 241 N. Courtland Street in Arroyo Grande, California. Upon arrival, officers discovered the apartment manager deceased from gunshot wounds. Resident David Falcon, 66, was later found locked inside an apartment unit. Police deployed drones and established a standoff.

During the standoff, Falcon reportedly committed suicide. Reports indicate that the dispute stemmed from Falcon’s allegations that the apartment manager had unlawfully entered his apartment and physically harmed his cat, leading to extensive veterinary care. Falcon is alleged to have shot the manager following this confrontation. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and Falcon’s death are ongoing and are being conducted by the Arroyo Grande Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article/arroyo-grande-police-shooting/2024/
https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/arroyo-grande-stand-off-ends-in-death/2024/
https://www.latimes.com/2024/02/01/arroyo-grande-police-response-gunshot-deaths

On 02/01/2024, the Arroyo Grande Police Department responded to reports of gunshots at the senior center located at 241 N. Courtland Street in Arroyo Grande, California. Upon arrival, officers discovered the apartment manager deceased from gunshot wounds. Resident David Falcon, 66, was later found locked inside an apartment unit. Police deployed drones and established a standoff.
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During the standoff, Falcon reportedly died from suicide. Reports indicate that the dispute stemmed from Falcon’s allegations that the apartment manager had unlawfully entered his apartment and physically harmed his cat, leading to extensive veterinary care. Falcon is alleged to have shot the manager following this confrontation. Miller had been in the US on a work visa from Jamaica. He was the line cook at the Palisades Tahoe. Investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and Falcon’s death are ongoing and are being conducted by the Arroyo Grande Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article/arroyo-grande-police-shooting/2024/
https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/arroyo-grande-stand-off-ends-in-death/2024/
https://www.latimes.com/2024/02/01/arroyo-grande-police-response-gunshot-deaths

On 01/25/2024, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, including SWAT units, responded to an eviction call in Union City, California. The operation escalated when a deputy was shot and sustained minor injuries; however, it is currently unknown how the deputy was injured. SWAT units arrived, evacuated nearby homes, and escalated a standoff that lasted approximately six hours.
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During the standoff, SWAT officers utilized drones and deployed tear gas into the residence. When the standoff concluded, two individuals, including 54-year-old Lizzette Chan, were found dead from apparent suicides. The deaths occurred during the standoff under police duress.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities, 1 injured.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/01/25/union-city-eviction-standoff-results-in-suicide-deaths/
https://www.ktvu.com/news/alameda-county-swat-eviction-ends-in-two-suicides
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/01/25/eviction-union-city-deputy-shot-two-dead-standoff/

On 01/25/2024, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, including SWAT units, responded to an eviction call in Union City, California. The operation escalated when a deputy was shot and sustained minor injuries; however, it is currently unknown how the deputy was injured. SWAT units arrived, evacuated nearby homes, and escalated a standoff that lasted approximately six hours.
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During the standoff, SWAT officers utilized drones and deployed tear gas into the residence. When the standoff concluded, two individuals, including 54-year-old Lizzette Chan, were found dead from apparent suicides. The deaths occurred during the standoff under police duress.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities, 1 injured.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/01/25/union-city-eviction-standoff-results-in-suicide-deaths/
https://www.ktvu.com/news/alameda-county-swat-eviction-ends-in-two-suicides
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/01/25/eviction-union-city-deputy-shot-two-dead-standoff/

On January 22, 2024, at approximately 5:46 a.m., the Eureka Police Department responded to a report of a male juvenile with a significant neck laceration. The juvenile alleged that his uncle, Daniel Martinez, 43, had assaulted him at a residence in the 1400 block of Union Street in Eureka, California. The victim was transported to a local medical facility for treatment of severe but non-life-threatening injuries.
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Officers learned that Martinez had barricaded himself in a second-story bedroom with additional occupants, including an adult female and three male juveniles aged 4 to 12. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) were dispatched to the scene. Negotiations continued throughout the day, resulting in the safe release of all hostages by approximately 1:00 p.m.
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Despite prolonged negotiations, Martinez remained non-compliant and refused to surrender. At approximately 4:58 p.m., an officer-involved shooting occurred when contact was made with Martinez. He was struck by gunfire, received immediate medical attention, and was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
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The officers involved in the shooting were identified as Deputies Johnathan Waxler and Colton Ross of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Both deputies were placed on paid administrative leave, per agency protocol. The Humboldt County Critical Incident Response Team, led by the Eureka Police Department and the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office, is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 2 injured.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2024/jan/23/epd-names-suspect-killed-yesterdays-standoff-polic/
https://www.northcoastjournal.com/NewsBlog/archives/2024/01/23/epd-identifies-suspect-killed-in-standoff
https://kymkemp.com/2024/01/23/epd-says-two-juveniles-injured-in-yesterdays-hostage-situation-that-ended-in-fatal-shooting-of-suspect/
https://www.eurekaca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=147
https://www.wildcoastcompass.com/knife-assaults-hostages-lead-to-swat-standoff-and-one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting/
https://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/new-details-released-in-hostage-situation-that-ended-with-deadly-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.northcoastjournal.com/NewsBlog/archives/2024/02/02/epd-identifies-deputies-who-fatally-shot-suspect
https://kymkemp.com/2024/03/29/hcso-releases-video-on-officer-involved-fatal-shooting-in-january/
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/hcso-releases-body-camera-footage-of-officer-involved-shooting-on-january-22nd-2024
https://humboldtgov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5503
https://ground.news/article/sheriffs-office-releases-video-of-eureka-fatal-police-shooting

On January 22, 2024, the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, including SWAT units, responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 200 block of East Sims Road in Brentwood, California. Craig Goatley, 37, had barricaded himself inside a bedroom after allegedly shooting and killing 40-year-old Shara Kent. Through the door, Goatley informed officers that Kent was deceased and refused to exit the room.
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Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution while SWAT negotiators attempted to de-escalate the situation. The standoff lasted approximately 12 hours. After negotiations failed and a gunshot was heard from within the residence, SWAT made a forced entry into the bedroom. Officers discovered Kent deceased from a gunshot wound and Goatley suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Goatley was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the incident, with oversight from independent review agencies to assess the circumstances leading up to the fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://contracosta.news/2024/01/23/update-suspect-in-brentwood-standoff-is-dead/
https://www.ktvu.com/news/woman-killed-in-12-hour-brentwood-standoff-suspect-kills-himself
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/brentwood-possible-murder-suicide-2-dead-east-sims-road/
https://www.sfist.com/2024/01/23/woman-dies-in-domestic-violence-shooting-in-brentwood-man-takes-his-own-life-after-12-hour-standoff/
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/standoff-ends-in-brentwood/3430535/

On 01/22/2024, California Highway Patrol officers escalated a chase with 50-year-old James John Cattani near Arvin, California. During the pursuit, Cattani’s vehicle crashed, resulting in fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality

1. https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/bakersfield-man-pronounced-dead-after-major-injury-chp-pursuit-crash-near-arvin

On 01/21/2024, Sacramento Police Department officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 35-year-old male driver. The individual did not stop. Police escalated a pursuit, leading to a high-speed collision with another vehicle that resulted in the driver’s death.
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The reasons for the initial traffic stop are unclear, and police have not provided details on the decision to pursue. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the pursuit is ongoing and is being conducted by the Sacramento Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article-sacramento-police-chase-crash/2024/
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-police-pursuit-deadly-crash-traffic-stop/2024/
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-police-chase-crash-details/2024/

On 01/20/2024, officers from the Ceres Police Department initiated a vehicle pursuit in Turlock, California. The chase ended in a fatal crash at the intersection of Keyes and Geer Roads. The fleeing vehicle collided with another car, killing two bystanders, including Fernando Barajas and another unnamed individual.
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The reasons for the initial traffic stop and pursuit remain unclear. The Ceres Police Department has not disclosed further details about the pursuit or the tactics used. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash and the decision to pursue are ongoing and are being conducted by the Ceres Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article-police-chase-crash-turlock-fatalities/2024/
https://www.turlockjournal.com/news/local/ceres-police-chase-ends-fatal-crash-keyes-road/2024/
https://www.kcra.com/article/turlock-bystander-deaths-police-chase-ceres/2024/

On 01/20/2024, officers from the Ceres Police Department initiated a vehicle pursuit in Turlock, California. The chase ended in a fatal crash at the intersection of Keyes and Geer Roads. The fleeing vehicle collided with another car, killing two bystanders, including Fernando Barajas and another unnamed individual.
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The reasons for the initial traffic stop and pursuit remain unclear. The Ceres Police Department has not disclosed further details about the pursuit or the tactics used. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash and the decision to pursue are ongoing and are being conducted by the Ceres Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article-police-chase-crash-turlock-fatalities/2024/
https://www.turlockjournal.com/news/local/ceres-police-chase-ends-fatal-crash-keyes-road/2024/
https://www.kcra.com/article/turlock-bystander-deaths-police-chase-ceres/2024/

On January 18, 2024, 20-year-old Fernando Barajas-Reyes was killed while riding as a front-seat passenger in a 2016 Ford Fusion that crashed following a police pursuit in Stanislaus County. The pursuit began when Ceres Police attempted a traffic stop and the vehicle fled southbound on Highway 99. After exiting at Mitchell Road, the car sped east on Keyes Road and collided with a Ford Mustang at Geer Road. Barajas-Reyes was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash also left two other passengers and the teen driver of the Mustang hospitalized. The California Highway Patrol is investigating.

• https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/2-killed-3-injured-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-in-ceres/
• https://www.turlockjournal.com/news/crime/two-dead-following-police-pursuit-near-turlock/
• https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/2-dead-3-hospitalized-police-chase-stanislaus-county/103-0b711035-8c7a-4144-938b-8af361679d6c
• https://www.gofundme.com/f/fernando-abraham-barajas-reyes

On 01/18/2024, the Bakersfield Police Department responded to reports of shots fired near Chester Avenue in Bakersfield, California. Officers encountered Alejandro Avalos, also known as Esmeraldo Martinez, a 46-year-old visitor from Mexico. During the interaction, officers shot and killed Avalos.
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The circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed. Investigations are ongoing, with oversight from the Bakersfield Police Department and independent review agencies to determine the events leading to Avalos’s death.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/bakersfield-police-shooting-on-chester-avenue-investigation/
https://www.bakersfield.com/news/local/shots-fired-call-ends-in-fatal-police-shooting/2024/
https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/bakersfield-police-involved-shooting-on-january-18th-under-investigation

On January 16, 2024, 24-year-old Brandon Yates, an unhoused man, was arrested for sleeping in a residential backyard and subsequently detained at the San Diego Central Jail. Despite his known mental health and substance abuse issues, Yates was placed in a cell with an inmate with a history of violent outbursts who was classified as a "bypass inmate," indicating he should not have been housed with others. Over approximately an hour, Yates reportedly pleaded for help, repeatedly pressing the panic button and screaming, but received no response from deputies or jail staff. During this time, Ruis attacked, sexually assaulted, and killed Yates. Deputies discovered the aftermath during their routine hourly check. Ruis has been charged with Yates' murder and is awaiting trial. Yates' family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county, Sheriff Kelly Martinez, and three deputies, alleging negligence and failure to follow protocols.

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/family-sues-after-man-allegedly-tortured-murdered-by-cellmate-at-sd-county-jail/3763450/
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/family-of-murdered-inmate-sues-san-diego-county-sheriffs-office/509-6519eb39-24fb-4281-bc6f-73e43e0a7987
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article300945244.html

On 01/14/2024, officers from the Santa Maria Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, including its Special Enforcement Team, responded to a domestic disturbance in the 800 block of Black Street in Santa Maria, California.

The incident escalated when Wesley Gerald Klotthor, 32, fled the scene, prompting a pursuit. The chase culminated in a standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies. During the standoff, officers Nicholas Adomaitis and Michael Savey discharged their firearms, killing Klotthor.
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Investigations into the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and shooting, are ongoing and are being conducted by the involved agencies and independent oversight bodies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.santamariatimes.com/news/local/police-chase-domestic-disturbance-shooting-investigation/2024/
https://www.noozhawk.com/article/santa_maria_police_standoff_fatal_shooting_reported/
https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/multiple-agencies-involved-in-deadly-shooting-in-santa-maria

On 01/13/2024, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of an armed robbery in the 1600 block of Florence Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Noor Ramsis, 38, was alleged to have robbed a woman at gunpoint prior to the deputies’ arrival.
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During the encounter, deputies shot and killed Ramsis. The LASD has not disclosed further details about the confrontation or the decision to use lethal force. Investigations into the incident are ongoing and are being conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and oversight agencies to determine the circumstances leading to Ramsis’ death.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024/01/13/lasd-responds-to-robbery-suspect-shot-killed
https://www.dailynews.com/2024/01/13/armed-robbery-suspect-fatally-shot-by-lasd/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/robbery-investigation-ends-in-fatal-shooting/

On January 11, 2024, Tulare County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in Pixley, California. During the stop, deputies engaged 28-year-old Gustavo Benitez in an altercation. Deputies opened fire and killed him. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, with findings to be reviewed by the Tulare County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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https://abc30.com/post/suspect-shot-deputies-during-traffic-stop-tulare-county/15782380/
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/crime/1-dead-after-officer-shots-suspect-in-pixley/

On 01/10/2024, Sacramento Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located at 4735 Marconi Avenue in Sacramento, California. William Wilson, 43, was reportedly firing a gun within the complex, prompting police intervention.
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Officers escalated the situation by deploying SWAT units and utilizing a drone to monitor Wilson’s actions. A standoff ensued, during which Wilson allegedly fired his weapon multiple times. As the standoff intensified, police stated that Wilson rushed out of the apartment while pointing a gun. Snipers stationed on the scene fired rifles, killing Wilson.
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Investigations into the incident, including the tactics employed and the use of lethal force, are ongoing and are being conducted by the Sacramento Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article-sacramento-police-apartment-standoff-shooting/2024/
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-apartment-complex-shooting-swat-standoff/2024/
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-police-drone-swat-snipers-kill-man/2024/

On January 9, 2024, Santa Ana Police Department officers attempted to stop a 34-year-old male suspect reportedly riding a stolen motorcycle. The individual did not stop. Police escalated a pursuit, which ended in a crash at the intersection of Flower Street and Edinger Avenue in Santa Ana, California.
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The driver was critically injured in the crash and transported to a local hospital. He remained in custody under the Orange County Sheriff's Department following a bedside arraignment on January 11, 2024. He died from his injuries on January 14, 2024.
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The reasons for the pursuit and the decision to escalate remain unclear. The Orange County District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Department are investigating the incident to determine the circumstances leading up to the crash and death.
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NUMBER OF FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://hoodline.com/2024/01/man-dies-in-custody-of-orange-county-sheriff-s-department-after-santa-ana-high-speed-chase/
https://newsantaana.com/a-motorcycle-theft-suspect-who-crashed-during-an-sapd-pursuit-has-died/
https://patch.com/california/orange-county/oc-motorcycle-theft-suspect-dies-crash-injuries

On 01/09/2024, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of domestic violence at a residence on Jepson Court in Hemet, California. According to initial reports, Anthony Ray Mix, 34, was allegedly assaulting a woman inside the home.
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Deputies arrived at the scene and stated that Mix fired shots at them. In response, deputies opened fire, shooting and killing Mix. Investigators have not disclosed additional details about the events leading to the shooting.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation into the use of lethal force, with oversight from independent review agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/01/09/hemet-shooting-involving-deputies-investigation/
https://www.desertsun.com/2024/01/09/riverside-county-deputies-shoot-kill-man-hemet-domestic-violence-call/
https://abc7.com/riverside-county-sheriffs-office-hemet-deadly-shooting-domestic-violence/2024/