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According to initial statements, officers encountered a man with a gun. Police alleged that he displayed it. Police opened fire, killing him at the scene.

https://iecn.com/upland-officer-involved-shooting-fatal-encounter-with-armed-suspect/

On January 20, 2025, Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of an armed man in the 3300 block of Seville Avenue in Huntington Park. Police shot and killed the man during an exchange of gunfire. Deputies have not disclosed additional details, and no deputies were injured during the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

1. https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-killed-during-shootout-with-los-angeles-county-sheriffs-deputies-in-huntington-park/

On January 18, 2025, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a domestic disturbance in the 15000 block of Seventh Street in Victorville, California. According to the Sheriff's Department, a 30-year-old man was armed with a knife and threatening another person inside the residence. Deputies reported that the man advanced toward them while armed. Deputies opened fire, killing the man at the scene. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating the fatal shooting in internal investigation.

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/crime/2025/01/18/man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-amid-domestic-disturbance-in-victorville/77807031007/

On January 18, 2025, Sacramento Police Department officers responded to reports of an armed man in the Willow Creek area near Orchard Lane in Sacramento, California. According to police, the man allegedly displayed a firearm in a threatening manner. Officers opened fire and killed the man. The Sacramento Police Department is conducting an internal investigation, and the California Department of Justice has been notified.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loBfpBppbok
https://www.kcra.com/article/police-activity-orchard-lane-sacramento-willow-creek/63451451
https://www.kcra.com/article/police-activity-orchard-lane-sacramento-willow-creek/63451451

On 01/18/2025, at approximately 2:27 a.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers initiated a pursuit of a motorcyclist traveling at high speed southbound on the 57 Freeway from the 210 Freeway. The driver exited the freeway and continued at high speed on surface streets in Fullerton, California. At the intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue and Lemon Street, the motorcyclist collided head-on with a pickup truck. The impact ejected the suspect onto the roadway. CHP officers arrived moments later and, upon receiving no response from the suspect, began CPR. The Fullerton Fire Department arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed. The driver of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital; their condition is currently unknown. Orangethorpe Avenue and Lemon Street were closed for an extended period during the investigation. CHP is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Fullerton Police Department.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 1 injury

https://onscene.tv/pursuit-suspect-dies-after-crashing-into-pickup-head-on/ 

On January 16, 2025, at approximately 4:07 AM, deputies at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas, California, found Elisa Sanchez, a 37-year-old woman from King City, unresponsive in her cell. Deputies and paramedics performed life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Sanchez had been arrested on January 14, 2025, and had spent two days in custody before her death. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has requested assistance from the Coroner Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office to determine the cause and manner of death. The Monterey County Jail has faced scrutiny over detainee treatment, with several past incidents raising concerns about facility conditions and staff oversight.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (Elisa Sanchez)

https://mcso.countyofmonterey.gov/press-releases/press-release-monterey-county-jail-death
https://www.ksbw.com/article/woman-dies-monterey-county-jail-califonia/63459833
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On January 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Octavio Hernandez allegedly broke into the Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery in Clements, California. He reportedly stole a rifle, a duty belt with a handgun, a bulletproof vest, and a utility truck, which he used to flee the scene. The theft was discovered around 7:00 a.m. when employees arrived.California Highway Patrol officers located the stolen vehicle around 8:30 a.m. near Clements and pursued Hernandez into Calaveras County. A chase ensued, but officers lost sight of the vehicle due to Hernandez's erratic driving. Around 10:00 a.m., Hernandez attempted to carjack a homeowner on Buena Vista Court in Jenny Lind. The homeowner refused and contacted 911, prompting Hernandez to flee into the nearby Calaveras River Canyon, armed with the stolen firearms and wearing the bulletproof vest.

Overnight, deputies used a drone to deliver a cell phone and food to Hernandez, attempting to negotiate his surrender. Despite these efforts, Hernandez remained uncooperative. On January 15, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Hernandez fired at responding law enforcement officers. Police opened fire and killed him at the location. Four deputies were placed on administrative leave.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-killed-by-calaveras-county-deputies-stole-guns-and-truck/103-9ff92845-aec1-43bf-a6ad-c70dcccc85ab

On January 15, 2025, at approximately 5:07 p.m., 36-year-old inmate Mario Campbell was attacked by fellow inmates in the main exercise yard of California State Prison, Sacramento, located in Folsom, California. Prison staff intervened using chemical agents to stop the assault and transported Campbell to an external medical facility. Despite medical efforts, Campbell was pronounced dead at 6:27 p.m. Three improvised weapons were recovered from the scene. The Sacramento County Coroner has yet to officially determine the cause of death.

https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/news/2025/01/16/california-state-prison-sacramento-officials-investigating-the-death-of-an-incarcerated-person-as-a-homicide-5/
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/folsom-orangevale/inmate-mario-campbell-dies-in-folsom-prison/103-ab5c9c0c-6575-4f5b-9904-d5fed4e37862
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article298685278.html

On 01/13/2025, the San Diego Police Department responded to a call regarding a suicidal 26-year-old man inside the Broadway Towers near E Street and Park Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers escorted six individuals out of the apartment. They then encountered the man holding a knife. Officers opened fire, striking the individual. Life-saving measures were attempted, and the man was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
Last Update: 01/15/2025

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/man-with-knife-shot-killed-by-police-in-san-diegos-east-village/509-6426a234-a0bb-438f-be29-11ae0e541a3f?utm_

On January 12, 2025, Upland Police Department officers responded to a 911 call from Steven Espinoza's sister, reporting that he was under the influence of fentanyl and had a knife. Upon learning that officers were en route, Espinoza exited the apartment located in the 1300 block of West Foothill Boulevard and drove away.Less-lethal measures, including a 40 mm launcher, were fired. Espinoza continued reaching into his waistband. Officers opened fire and killed him. Espinoza was identified as a known affiliate of the Black Angels gang.The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is conducting an independent investigation.

https://2urbangirls.com/2025/01/police-pursuit-ends-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-san-bernardino-county/ https://iecn.com/upland-officer-involved-shooting-fatal-encounter-with-armed-suspect/

On January 11, 2025, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a reported incident involving an individual in Los Angeles, California. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking and killing the individual. The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed. The incident is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: Fatalities: 1

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On January 10, 2025, a male bicyclist was struck and killed in Ontario, California, by a driver later identified as a rookie officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. The officer was reportedly driving under the influence at the time of the crash. The identity of the bicyclist has not been released. It is unknown whether the officer was arrested or charged. The Ontario Police Department is investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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https://bikinginla.com/2025/01/10/man-on-bicycle-killed-in-ontario-dui-crash-driver-identified-as-rookie-lapd-officer/

On January 10, 2025, Donell Duckett at the San Diego Central Jail experienced medical distress in his cell. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from alleged cardiovascular disease. He had been arrested for sale, transportation and possession of controlled substances. He had been unhoused.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/10/man-experiencing-medical-distress-in-san-diego-jail-cell-dies-at-hospital/

California Highway Patrol officers pursued motorcyclist Ryan Nelson, 23, in Bakersfield until he crashed and died. Officers had attempted a traffic stop for undisclosed reasons, but the high-speed chase began when Nelson did not stop. The California Highway Patrol is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality

https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/coroner-ids-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-during-chp-pursuit/

On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.

https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.

https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.

https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

On 01/01/2025, Shasta County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of 52-year-old William Clark Littlefield under the influence of substances at a residence in the 12000 block of Bob's Mountain Road in Redding, California, who was reportedly threatening to blow up a vehicle and harm himself. Deputies arrived and found his parents outside. Littlefield exited the home and was engaged in a violent altercation with police. Deputies opened fire and killed him. The Shasta County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Response Team is investigating.

https://shastascout.org/man-shot-killed-after-violent-confrontation-with-shasta-county-sheriffs-deputies/

Anthony Creston Brown was booked into the Theo Lacy Facility in December 2024 on charges including theft and possession of drugs/paraphernalia. He was found unresponsive in his cell. He was pronounced deceased at approximately 4:31 p.m.

https://www.ocsheriff.gov/news/custody-death-inmate-theo-lacy-facility-12
https://hiphopdx.com/news/wu-tang-clan-holocaust-dies-police-custody
https://hiphopdx.com/news/wu-tang-clan

Officers from the Anaheim Police Department opened fire and killed a 30-year-old individual during an incident on the 1200 block of East South Street. The officers responded to a call about a possible robbery. They encountered an individual armed with what was later identified as a "realistic-looking replica firearm." The officers opened fire and killed the man, subsequently rendering first aid, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality (individual)

https: //abc7.com/post/anaheim-police-shoot-kill-robbery-suspect-armed-replica-firearm-authorities-say/15719838/

On December 28, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to reports of a man with a gun in the 23100 block of Burbank Boulevard in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Police engaged in an unknown confrontation during which they shot and killed him. He had only an AirSoft gun on him and no serious weapons. LAPD's Force Investigation Division is conducting an internal self-investigation of the shooting.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
One fatality

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/armed-suspect-killed-in-police-shooting-in-woodland-hills-lapd/

California Highway Patrol officers escalated a chase against a motorcycle for unknown reasons that ended when the motorcycle sideswiped a car on Berkshire Road as a result of the chase. The motorcycle driver died. Police did not disclose why they undertook the fatal chase.

https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-in-high-speed-chase-crash-in-southwest-bakersfield

On December 26, 2024, at approximately 5:22 p.m., a California Highway Patrol officer responded to a report of a vehicle blocking the roadway on Old Sacramento Road east of Latrobe Road in Plymouth, Amador County. Some sort of confrontation ensued after the officer positioned his patrol car to block the path of Tyler Quentin Balaskovits’s pickup truck, resulting in a collision between the patrol car and the truck.
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The officer exited his vehicle and engaged Balaskovits in an unknown manner. Police state that Balaskovits was armed. The officer shot and killed him. The California Highway Patrol and the Amador County District Attorney's office are conducting the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Tyler Quentin Balaskovits)

https://www.kcra.com/article/chp-officer-deadly-shooting-amador-county/63292228

On December 24, 2024, in Fresno, California, a parole officer from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) conducted a compliance check on a male parolee. During the interaction, the parolee was reportedly uncooperative, and the officer engaged him in a physical altercation. The situation escalated, and the parole officer opened fire, fatally injuring the parolee.
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The Fresno Police Department is investigating the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
Fatalities: 1 (Male parolee)

1. https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/fight-with-parole-officer-leaves-1-dead-in-fresno-police-say/

was found dead in his jail cell on 12/24/2024. He had been in jail awaiting trial since June 6, 2023 when he was arrested for child sexual crimes. He had been in jail for 525 days awaiting trial.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/child-sex-predator-southern-california-063710019.html

On December 20, 2024, deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a man firing a gun in the 5000 block of Fair Oaks Boulevard. Upon arrival, deputies established a perimeter around the residence. The individual locked himself inside. Police escalated a standoff. After several hours, deputies forcibly entered the residence and found the man deceased from a gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.

1. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/sacramento-deputies-in-standoff-with-man-who-has-been-firing-his-gun-officials-say/ar-AA1mMt84

On December 20, 2024, authorities identified a man who died by apparent suicide during a standoff in Carson, California. The incident began when deputies responded to a call about a man with a gun inside a residence. The man barricaded himself inside, leading to a standoff that lasted several hours. During the standoff, negotiators attempted to communicate with the man, but he was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and the incident is under investigation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8_zUGtQQuU

On December 19, 2024, Peter Hodge, a 50-year-old security guard at the Dior store in San Francisco's Union Square, was involved in a hit-and-run incident. Hodge reportedly pursued a delivery bicyclist who had allegedly scraped his vehicle. During the chase, Hodge's SUV mounted the sidewalk, striking two bystanders near the intersection of Kearny and Post Streets; both sustained injuries but are expected to recover. Hodge then collided with the bicyclist. He fled the scene and was later located by officers outside the Dior store at Grant and Post Streets. During an attempted arrest, an officer opened fire, striking Hodge. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is conducting the self-investigation into this fatal shooting.

https://abc7news.com/post/sfpd-shoot-kill-armed-man-union-square-after-pedestrian-bycliclist-hit-run/15681628/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sfpd-shoot-kill-armed-man-150627463.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/san-francisco-police-shoot-kill-155322007.html

Peter Francis Hodge Jr., a former Connecticut police dispatcher, was involved in a series of hit-and-run incidents in San Francisco's Union Square area. He allegedly drove onto sidewalks, striking two pedestrians—a woman and a girl—causing non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly thereafter, he struck a bicyclist, who managed to escape without serious harm. Hours later, police located Hodge near the Dior store on Post Street. During the confrontation, Hodge, dressed in his security uniform, ignored commands and eventually raised a handgun, prompting six officers to open fire, resulting in his death. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The San Francisco Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality (suspect), 2 Injuries (pedestrians)

https://www.ctinsider.com/journalinquirer/article/san-francisco-police-shooting-peter-hodge-ct-20011227.php
https://dailyvoice.com/ct/west-hartford/former-ct-dispatcher-killed-in-police-involved-shooting-after-hit-run-rampage-video/
 

A 30-year-old Latino male was found unresponsive in his cell at Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, California. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead at 10:00 p.m. He had been in custody since November 2, 2024, following an arrest on burglary charges. The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office are investigating the death.

https://patch.com/california/milpitas/elmwood-inmate-dies-after-being-found-unresponsive-cell

https://www.yahoo.com/news/burglary-suspect-dies-while-custody-005337455.html
https://hoodline.com/2024/12/inmate-found-unresponsive-pronounced-dead-at-hospital-after-incident-at-elmwood-correctional-facility-in-milpitas/

On 12/16/2024, at approximately 8:45 PM, El Monte Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at a Target store in the 3600 block of Peck Road in El Monte, California. A man reportedly displayed a firearm inside the store. Officers escalated a chase after the man, who fled the scene in a black sedan.
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The man abandoned the vehicle near the 11000 block of Main Street and continued on foot. Officers pursued him on foot, and an unknown confrontation occurred. Police opened fire and killed him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-killed-in-police-shooting-had-brandished-gun-at-el-monte-target-lasd/

On 12/16/2024, at approximately 12:30 PM, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a man throwing rocks at vehicles in the 800 block of Joni Lane in Redlands, California. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 32-year-old Jefte Vargas Ramirez, who reportedly had rocks. Deputies opened fire, killing Ramirez, who was pronounced dead at the location.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/crime/2024/12/17/san-bernardino-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-jefte-vargas-ramirez-during-confrontation-in-redlands/77051469007/

On 12/14/2024, at approximately 6:10 a.m., an on-duty San Francisco Police Department officer hit a male pedestrian at the intersection of Bayshore Boulevard and Industrial Street in San Francisco, California. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced dead.
The incident is under active investigation by the San Francisco Police Department.

https://missionlocal.org/2024/12/pedestrian-killed-sf-police-driver/
https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/pedestrian-dies-in-collision-involving-on-duty-19981949.php
https://www.yahoo.com/news/duty-san-francisco-police-officer-042821013.html

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a man drove a black 2000 Toyota Tundra onto the sidewalk outside the El Cajon Police Department headquarters at 100 Civic Center Way in El Cajon, California. The vehicle struck an officer and a tree. The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and released from Scripps Mercy Hospital.
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The man allegedly reversed the vehicle, but his actions remain unclear without further evidence. Two officers opened fire, striking Benjamin Grube. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The San Diego Police Department is leading the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

1. https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/east-county-news/el-cajon-police-department-reports-officer-involved-shooting-outside-police-station
2. https://news.yahoo.com/news/investigation-underway-shooting-outside-el-212203033.html
3. https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/woman-killed-by-el-cajon-police-after-high-speed-pursuit-identified/55406/

On December 10, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Buena Park Police Department officers responded to reports of a man walking in the lanes of the Interstate 5 Freeway near Artesia Boulevard. Officers located the individual on Artesia Boulevard and engaged in a confrontation. Police shot and killed the man. Details are unknown. The California Department of Justice and Buena Park Police Department are investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: One fatality

1. https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/buena-park-police-shoot-and-kill-allegedly-armed-man-walking-in-lanes-of-5-freeway/
2. https://newsantaana.com/a-possibly-armed-man-was-fatally-shot-by-police-in-buena-park/

On December 10, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a disturbance call at a 7-Eleven store located at 6571 E. Olympic Blvd. in East Los Angeles. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a man with a handgun. Deputies shot and killed the man. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is conducting an investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: One fatality

1. https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/12/10/armed-man-shot-by-deputy-in-east-los-angeles/
 

On 12/10/2024, at approximately 10:15 PM, a California Highway Patrol officer attempted to stop a silver Nissan sedan on Pleasant Valley Road near Wood Road in Camarillo for vehicle code violations. The driver, Jose Meza, did not stop. Police escalated a chase onto northbound Las Posas Road and then southbound Highway 101, reaching speeds over 100 mph. Meza attempted to exit at the Lewis Road offramp but collided with the center guardrail. He was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at Los Robles Regional Medical Center.
The incident is under investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: One fatality

• https://ktla.com/news/local-news/driver-dies-in-crash-after-leading-authorities-on-pursuit-in-ventura-county/
• https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2024/12/11/details-released-fatal-crash-during-law-enforcement-pursuit-on-highway-101-camarillo/76932060007/
 

On 12/09/2024, a California Highway Patrol officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on Highway 101 near Carmen Drive in Camarillo. The driver did not yield. Police escalated a pursuit that concluded when the fleeing vehicle collided with a bystander car, resulting in the death of the fleeing driver.
The deceased has not been disclosed. The California Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 Fatality (Driver)

1. https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2024/12/09/crash-on-hwy-101-in-camarillo-leaves-driver-dead-after-chp-pursuit/76860862007/

On December 8, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a trespassing call at Lime Street Park in Hesperia, California. During the arrest, a man stopped breathing. Paramedics arrived and transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is conducting an investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: One fatality

1. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-stops-breathing-during-arrest-in-san-bernardino-county/

On December 2, 2024, Torrance Police Department officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Oregon Court to investigate a report of "suspicious circumstances." Upon arriving at the scene, officers engaged with an individual, culminating in the police fatally shooting them. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Police did not disclose whether the person was armed, the number of shots fired, or the sequence of events leading to the shooting.
Aerial footage showed a white canopy covering the deceased individual near a vehicle with open doors and a trunk. Two visibly upset women arrived later and spoke with officers. The Torrance Police Department has not released the names of the officers involved or the individual who was killed.
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The Torrance Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

1. https://abc7.com/post/torrance-police-shooting-leaves-person-dead/15617140/
2. https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/lapd-gang-and-narcotics-investigation-ends-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-torrance/
3. https://www.foxla.com/news/sexual-assault-suspect-shot-and-wounded-in-police-shooting-in-torrance