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On October 4, 2024, Anaheim Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle on State College Road. The driver of the vehicle failed to pull over and instead drove away. Police escalated a high-speed chase initiated by the police. During the pursuit, the vehicle crashed into a light pole, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Roberto Carlos Venta-Munoz, who was a passenger in the vehicle. The driver was injured but survived the crash. The police pursuit was terminated before the crash occurred, but the chase ultimately led to the fatal crash.
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The investigation is currently being handled by the Anaheim Police Department.
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Last update: 11/27/2024.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/1-dead-1-injured-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-crash-in-anaheim/
https://www.orangecountyregister.com/2024/10/04/one-dead-1-injured-in-anaheim-police-chase-crash/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-04/anaheim-police-pursuit-fatal-crash

Baltazar Rangel Juarez, 28, was accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and her attorney on September 26, 2024. The Napa Police Department attempted to apprehend him on October 4, after spotting his vehicle. Juarez led police on a chase that ended in a standoff at Kennedy Park. During the standoff, Juarez shot himself. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, he died from the self-inflicted gunshot wound. Juarez had been charged with double homicide prior to his death.
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Investigation: The investigation is being handled by the Napa Police Department.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/napa-shooting-suspect-dies/3671777/
https://hoodline.com/2024/10/napa-rocked-by-double-homicide-suspect-dies-after-standoff-with-police-and-self-inflicted-gunshot

Carlie Membrino, 23, was killed when a vehicle involved in a police chase struck her at a stop sign. The incident occurred in Cabazon on October 4, 2024, after Riverside County deputies attempted to stop a driver heading in the wrong direction. The chase escalated and ended with the crash that took Membrino’s life. She had recently married, just 13 days before the tragic event.

Investigation: The investigation is being handled by the San Bernardino Sheriff's Office.

Last update: 11/27/2024

https://patch.com/california/banning-beaumont/car-crashes-banning-building-killing-one
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2024/10/04/cabazon-crash-ends-in-death-during-deputies-pursuit/
https://www.ktla.com/news/local-news/driver-killed-in-cabazon-chase-crash/

On October 3, 2024, San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to an undisclosed call in Loma Linda. Upon encountering Edward Jensen Dass, deputies shot and killed him. Early reports suggest he may have been in possession of a knife, though full details remain unreleased.
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Investigation: The investigation is being conducted by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://abc7.com/post/man-fatally-shot-sheriffs-deputies-loma-linda-neighborhood/15390765/
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https://www.sbsun.com/2024/10/03/deputies-shoot-man-in-loma-linda/

On October 3, 2024, LAPD officers pursued a vehicle on the 71 Freeway at high speed. The vehicle crashed and rolled over, ejecting two individuals who were both killed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 deceased
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Investigation: The investigation is being conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/2-killed-in-rollover-crash-during-police-pursuit-pomona/
https://www.sbsun.com/2024/10/03/two-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-in-pomona/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024/10/03/two-killed-in-high-speed-crash-in-pomona-during-pursuit

On October 3, 2024, LAPD officers pursued a vehicle on the 71 Freeway at high speed. The vehicle crashed and rolled over, ejecting two individuals who were both killed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 deceased
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Investigation: The investigation is being conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/2-killed-in-rollover-crash-during-police-pursuit-pomona/
https://www.sbsun.com/2024/10/03/two-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-in-pomona/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024/10/03/two-killed-in-high-speed-crash-in-pomona-during-pursuit

An inmate at the San Bernardino County Jail in San Bernardino, California, died while in custody. Authorities have not released the inmate's identity or provided specific details about the cause of death. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has launched an investigation into the incident.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/in-custody-death-of-inmate-at-san-bernardino-county-jail-under-investigation

On October 2, 2024, Bakersfield Police Department responded to a call from a woman who reported hearing unknown voices in her home. Upon arrival, officers located Felix Guadalupe Manzo Chocoteco. During the interaction, details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but police shot and killed him.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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Investigation: The Bakersfield Police Department is handling the investigation.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/bpd-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-southwest-bakersfield
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/coroner-identifies-man-killed-in-southwest-bakersfield-officer-involved-shooting-blomquist-drive-kern-county-california
https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/bpd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-southwest-bakersfield/

On September 28, 2024, a San Diego Sheriff's deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for an alleged infraction. The situation escalated into an attempted arrest involving narcotics charges. During the incident, two individuals were detained while Gene Stewart ran into a nearby car dealership. He then hid inside a tow truck, where officers located him. The situation escalated further, and police shot and killed Stewart.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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Investigation: The investigation is being handled by the San Diego Police Department.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/south-bay-news/san-diego-sheriffs-deputy-injured-during-shooting-in-national-city
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-county-sheriffs-deputy-injured-in-national-city/
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/sdpd-names-suspects-detective-in-national-city-deputy-involved-shooting/

On 09/26/2024, Yuba County deputies attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Donn Moore near Marysville Road in Browns Valley, California. Moore reportedly continued driving, initiating a 30-minute police pursuit that ended near the 2600 block of CA-20 when his vehicle became disabled. Deputies stated that Moore fired shots at officers, prompting a shootout. Police fatally shot Moore, who was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured. The deputies involved were placed on administrative leave per standard policy.
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The Yuba County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://www.krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/pursuit-ends-in-fatal-shootout-with-officers-in-browns-valley
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/deputy-shooting-suspect-identificatioin/103-31e02a84-c9bb-4bf1-979e-f7bca253bb3d
https://www.crimevoice.com/2024/10/01/yuba-county-officer-involved-shooting

On 09/25/2024, a man armed with a gun hijacked an MTA bus in the Vermont Vista neighborhood of South Los Angeles. The bus driver activated a silent emergency alarm, alerting law enforcement. LAPD officers and SWAT teams pursued the bus for an hour as it moved through Los Angeles. During the standoff, police deployed spike strips to halt the bus near S. Alameda Street. Tactical officers used flashbangs to enter the vehicle and apprehended the suspect, identified as Lamont Campbell.
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Inside the bus, Anthony Rivera, a passenger, was found with multiple gunshot injuries. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The circumstances of Rivera's shooting, including whether he was struck by bullets from the hijacker or police, remain under investigation. Campbell was arrested and charged with murder.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://mynbc15.com/news/nation-world/los-angeles-bus-hijacking-prompts-swat-response-leaves-1-dead-police-say-los-angeles-police-department-lapd-california-metro-crime-public-safety
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-30/bus-hijacking-victim-family-mourns-suspect-charges
https://www.foxla.com/news/innocent-passenger-killed-in-downtown-la-after-gunman-hijacks-mta-bus

On the afternoon of 09/24/2024, Fontana police responded to reports of a disturbance outside a Vons grocery store near Cherry Avenue and Baseline Road, where a man, identified as Jesus Adrian Garcia, was reportedly seen holding a metal pole. Police claim they attempted to de-escalate the situation, but Garcia allegedly refused to drop the object and is said to have advanced toward an officer. At least one officer opened fire, striking Garcia. He later succumbed to his injuries.
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Witnesses and bystander footage raise questions about the police response, with allegations of excessive force and concerns over the use of deadly force against a person armed with a non-lethal object. Video and still photos from bodycams reportedly show officers firing from a distance. Advocates have called for transparency, emphasizing the need for accountability in such incidents. Investigations into the shooting are ongoing.
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Last update: 11/27/2024.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-armed-with-metal-pole-shot-killed-by-police-in-southern-california/
https://www.carrillofirm.com/blog/jesus-garcia-killed-in-fontana-police-shooting-outside-vons

Steve Addison, a 57-year-old Black man charged with the murder of Matthew Gullette in July 2024, died on 09/19/2024 at Santa Rita Jail following a medical emergency. Jail staff reported that Addison had severe pre-existing medical conditions. During a routine check, he appeared to struggle with breathing and was transported to a local hospital. Despite receiving medical treatment, his condition worsened, leading to his death. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office has informed the district attorney and state attorney general, pending further investigation by the medical examiner.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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The investigation is being led by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
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https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/news/2024/09/20/jailed-berkeley-murder-suspect-dies-after-medical-emergency
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/berkeley-murder-suspect-dies-in-custody-officials-say/
https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/09/21/suspect-in-berkeley-homicide-dies-in-santa-rita-jail

LAPD were dispatched to North Hollywood for an assault with a deadly weapon. They found a person dead in a vehicle. Police alleged their man pointed a handgun and that the officers fired at him. LAPD set up a perimeter in a large parking structure behind a Target store. The man eventually came out of the parking structure and allegedly fired shots at police again, then ran back into the parking structure. Officers open fire and killed him. It is unknown whether he actually fired any shots directly toward police.

https://abc7.com/post/suspect-shoots-police-officers-runs-parking-structure-north-hollywood/15309810/

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2024/09/16/2-dead-in-north-hollywood-including-armed-suspect/

BWC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1A2EP-qTqo

Long Beach Police and SWAT responded to a domestic violence call in which a man had killed his domestic partner, as well as an uncle. After a lengthy SWAT standoff, the man died from suicide under police duress.

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

Roberto Rivera allegedly fired shots at businesses in San Jose. Police state that he shot into the ceiling at a restaurant and left and shot out the windows of 7-Eleven. Police found a man who had been shot in injured by Rivera. Rivera seem to seemingly fire at him randomly. The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Several officers fired at him and shot him multiple times. He died.

https://www.ktvu.com/news/san-jose-police-shoot-suspect-allegedly-firing-out-window-7-eleven

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/armed-suspect-wounded-san-jose-police-shooting/

On 09/07/2024, the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, assisted by SWAT, responded to a domestic violence incident at a residence in the 15600 block of Kadota Place in Victorville, California. Police arrived after a woman reported fleeing her home, alleging that 36-year-old Lavon Green had threatened her life by holding a gun to her head. Officers established a perimeter and initiated negotiations as Green remained barricaded inside the residence.
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After hours of failed negotiation attempts, police moved to resolve the standoff, resulting in officers shooting and killing Green. Officials recovered a firearm from the scene. It remains unclear whether Green posed a direct threat to police at the time of the shooting.
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The investigation into this incident is being conducted by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://www.vvng.com/barricaded-suspect-fatally-shot-by-police-after-stand-off-in-victorville/

https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/media-center/coroner-press-release/

https://www.vvng.com/suspect-killed-in-lethal-force-encounter-identified-as-victorville-resident-lavon-green/

San Bernardino Sheriff's deputies and SWAT responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in Victorville. A woman fled the home, reporting that Eddie Sanchez had held her at gunpoint. Police surrounded the house and initiated hours-long negotiations, during which Sanchez refused to exit. Police ultimately shot and killed Sanchez when they deemed his actions a threat. Investigations into the exact circumstances are ongoing. Officers involved have not been publicly named.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
Deceased: 1
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The investigation is being led by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://www.vvng.com/barricaded-suspect-fatally-shot-by-police-after-stand-off-in-victorville/
https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2024/09/08/police-shooting-in-victorville-leaves-man-dead-after-domestic-violence-call/
https://abc7.com/victorville-shooting-domestic-violence-standoff/13897671/

On 09/04/2024, Richard Pshock, 64, was killed in Fontana, California, during a high-speed police pursuit. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) initiated a traffic stop, but the driver fled, leading police to escalate a chase. The fleeing vehicle collided with Pshock’s Mustang at Beech Avenue and Cherry. Medical personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department pronounced Pshock dead at the scene. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, later identified as 24-year-old Noe Banuelos, was arrested and faces charges, including felony evading and driving under the influence (DUI).
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Richard Pshock had been a beloved actor and broadcaster who dedicated his career to the performing arts and engaging audiences with his voice. Known for his charisma and talent, Pshock left an indelible mark on those who knew him professionally and personally.

https://abc7.com/post/chase-ends-major-crash-fontana-investigation-underway/15268275/
https://abc7.com/post/chase-ends-major-crash-fontana-investigation-underway/15268275/
https://usaccidentlawyer.com/news/richard-pshock-killed-by-fleeing-driver-chp-fontana/
https://www.avianlawgroup.com/news/64-year-old-richard-pshock-idd-in-fontana-pursuit/

Aamonte Hadley was found dead in her cell at the San Francisco County Jail. Weeks after her death, the circumstances remain unclear, and authorities have not released further details. The San Francisco Sheriff's Office is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
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https://www.kqed.org/news/12004964/weeks-later-death-of-young-black-woman-in-sf-jail-remains-shrouded-in-mystery

Angel Rojas, 39, was killed during a confrontation with the HEAT Team (Help Eliminate Auto Theft), a task force involving the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Officers approached a stolen truck parked near Grant Avenue and Seventh Street in Fresno, where Rojas was seated in the driver’s seat. Police claimed that when they moved in with unmarked vehicles—equipped with flashing lights—Rojas reversed the truck, striking two patrol cars. In response, officers fired at Rojas, killing him. It is unclear how many officers discharged their weapons. Rojas died at the scene.
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The Fresno Police Department is investigating the incident, with oversight from the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office. Additional details, including the number of shots fired and the officers involved, have not been disclosed publicly.
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Last update: 11/27/2024.

https://abc30.com/post/suspect-shooting-involving-chp-officers-deputy-fresno-dies-hospital/15271207/
https://kmph.com/news/local/man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-near-fresno
https://www.gvwire.com/fresno-man-killed-by-police-auto-theft-task-force-identified/

On August 27, 2024, San Diego Police Department officers escalated a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle reportedly seen speeding. The pursuit reached high speeds before officers allegedly called off the chase moments before a catastrophic crash. The fleeing vehicle, driven by 16-year-old Edgar Giovanny Oviedo, collided with another vehicle near Doliva Drive and Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. Tragically, both Oviedo and San Diego officer Austin Machitar were killed in the crash. Despite police claims of calling off the pursuit, the crash resulted in a fatal outcome for both the juvenile driver and the officer. The San Diego Police Department is investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 deceased
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The crash remains under investigation, with the San Diego Police Department and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office overseeing the case.
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Last update: 11/27/2024.

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/clairemont-mesa-multi-car-crash-sdpd-vehicle/3607025/
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/two-killed-including-sdpd-officer-in-crash-after-high-speed-pursuit/
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/clairemont-crash-pursuit-suspect-identified/3608963/

On August 21, 2024, San Diego Police initiated a pursuit of a vehicle following a hit-and-run incident near Balboa Park. The vehicle, a gray Toyota, was being pursued when it failed to navigate a sharp turn on State Route 94. The driver lost control and crashed. Despite efforts to transport the individual, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Last update: 11/27/2024.

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-police-pursuit-crash-south-park/3602501/
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/hit-and-run-driver-who-fled-scene-near-balboa-park-is-dead-following-pursuit-sdpd-says

On August 21, 2024, San Diego Police initiated a high-speed chase after a Prius believed to be involved in a hit-and-run incident. The pursuit ended when the driver lost control of the vehicle on SR-94, crashing and sustaining fatal injuries. Authorities confirmed the driver did not survive the crash, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the chase is ongoing. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is involved in the investigation​
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased.
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Last update: 11/27/2024.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/21/driver-being-chased-by-san-diego-police-dies-after-crashing-on-sr-94/
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-police-pursuit-ends-in-deadly-crash-on-sr-94/
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/driver-chased-by-san-diego-police-killed-in-crash/2024/08/21

On August 12, 2024, San Bernardino deputies attempted to stop a motorcycle being ridden by Albert William Park, who fled the traffic stop. The pursuit ended when Park abandoned the motorcycle on North Sierra Way and fled to a nearby residential porch. Deputies followed Park and shot him, alleging he had a gun. The details surrounding the shooting are still under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office​.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/armed-motorcyclist-fatally-shot-after-fleeing-from-deputies-in-san-bernadino-sbsd/
https://www.sbsun.com/2024/08/12/deputies-shoot-and-kill-man-after-motorcycle-chase-in-san-bernardino/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgtEvXRAfYA

San Diego Police initiated a pursuit of a motorcyclist who failed to stop at a traffic stop. The pursuit escalated as the motorcyclist sped down Imperial Avenue. The motorcyclist eventually lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a parked truck, leading to his death. His female passenger suffered life-threatening injuries, including the loss of a leg. Police stated that the initial reason for the pursuit was a traffic violation.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2024/08/10/man-killed-woman-loses-leg-in-motorcycle-crash-during-chase/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/crime-courts/story/2024-08-11/man-killed-motorcycle-crash
https://silvainjurylaw.com/analysis/fatal-motorcycle-crash-valencia-kills-terry-ivory-and-injures-one-passenger/

On August 9, 2024, US Marshals, assisted by an unnamed task force and the Anaheim Police Department, attempted to arrest Victor Antonio Delgadillo at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and State College Boulevard in Anaheim. Delgadillo, who was wanted for a homicide in Iowa, was confronted by officers while they were serving a search warrant. Following the interaction, Delgadillo was shot and later pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital. Police also discovered a firearm at the scene. No officers were injured, but a bystander suffered a minor gunshot injury. The incident is under investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s office.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/teen-wanted-for-homicide-iowa-shot-us-marshals-southern-california/
https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-murder-suspect-victor-antonio-delgadillo-shot-in-california-marshalltown-shooting/61841290
https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-marshals-arrest-wanted-teen-suspect-homicide
https://mynewsla.com/anaheim/2024/08/10/iowa-police-identity-murder-suspect-fatally-shot-in-anaheim/

On August 8, 2024, police officers from the Irvine Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing at the intersection of Green Tree Lane and Coral Tree Lane in Irvine. Upon arrival, officers witnessed Paul Parvea Montazer stabbing his mother in front of the house. After ordering Montazer to stop, officers escalated the situation and shot him when he failed to comply. Both Montazer and his mother died as a result of the incident. Police confirmed that Montazer had been involved in a family homicide.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-shoot-and-kill-man-stabbing-family-member-in-irvine/
https://www.ocregister.com/2024/08/08/irvine-police-fatally-shoot-man-after-he-allegedly-stabs-family-member/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-08/irvine-stabbing-police-shoot-man-homicide

On August 8, 2024, an off-duty Beverly Hills police officer became involved in an altercation on Roscoe Boulevard near the 405 Freeway, which resulted in the officer shooting and killing a man later identified as Tomas Ramirez. Police reports suggest that two men were engaged in a fight, one armed with a pipe and the other with a handgun. There is a nearby encampment, and it is believed that the individuals may have been unhoused. The details remain unclear, and there are no eyewitnesses at the scene. Police have not disclosed the identity of the officer involved, and it is uncertain whether the men posed a direct danger to one another or to the officer. The officer’s involvement is under review, as off-duty officers are typically expected to observe and only intervene if there is an immediate threat to life. Authorities continue to withhold further information.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/off-duty-police-officer-involved-in-deadly-shooting-in-north-hills/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/off-duty-beverly-hills-police-officer-shoots-and-kills-man-in-van-nuys/3483681/
https://2urbangirls.com/2024/08/authorities-id-man-killed-by-off-duty-officer-during-altercation-near-l-a-freeway/

The Kern County Sheriff's Office was sent to the 8000 block of Melody Lane in Onyx to investigate a restraining order violation. Police made contact with Austin Springer, who allegedly pointed a CO2-powered BB gun at deputies. Officers responded by firing, killing Springer. An internal review later confirmed the use of force was within policy.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://www.kget.com/ois/suspect-fatally-shot-in-onyx-after-deputies-investigate-restraining-order-violation/
https://www.bakersfield.com/news/kcso-man-pointing-bb-gun-at-deputies-died-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-onyx/article_53448cae-6af4-11ef-97fe-b30c76a704ec.html
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/60039-kern-county-sheriff-s-releases-critical-incident-video-of-officer-involved-shoot-death-of-onyx-man

The incident occurred early on the morning of August 6, 2024, when Vallejo police initiated a traffic stop near Sonoma Boulevard and Lemon Street. The driver of the gray Mercedes fled from the stop, prompting a high-speed chase. The pursuit, which lasted for approximately two miles, reached speeds of 75 mph. The chase ended at the intersection of Sonoma Boulevard and Tennessee Street when the fleeing vehicle collided with a blue Subaru Outback. The collision resulted in a fatality of a passenger in the Mercedes and caused the Subaru to catch fire. Five other individuals were transported to hospitals with injuries. Police discovered a firearm in the vehicle, and the Solano County Major Crimes Task Force has taken over the investigation.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/police-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash-for-occupant-19558512.php
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/vallejo-police-chase-fatal-crash-occupant-vehicle-fleeing/
https://www.vallejosun.com/one-killed-five-injured-in-vallejo-police-pursuit

Gary Ackee, a tow truck operator, was involved in a police raid related to alleged illegal towing schemes. During the raid, Ackee died from suicide under police duress, with multiple firearms reportedly aimed at him, according to his family. The controversy surrounding the police raid at S&S Towing in San Diego, which culminated in Gary Ackee's death by suicide, has drawn significant attention. Ackee's family has expressed deep concerns about the circumstances of his death and the tactics used during the raid.
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Ackee, 50, was employed by S&S Towing, a company under investigation for alleged illegal practices, particularly targeting immigrant communities. The business reportedly engaged in unauthorized towing and improper handling of impounded vehicles over a three-year period. Ackee's parents, Anthony and Marlene, have publicly questioned why such a large police presence—estimated at 30 officers—was necessary during the search. They have also criticized the intense pressure their son faced before his death, describing the situation as "hopeless" from his perspective. Police negotiators reportedly spoke with Ackee for 30 minutes before he ended his life​.
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The San Diego Police Department's investigation stems from referrals by the City Attorney's Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit, which identified predatory towing practices during its own probe. The unit documented multiple violations, such as improper vehicle impoundments and refusal to follow legal payment and authorization procedures. The raid aimed to collect evidence for potential criminal charges​
The San Diego Police Department is handling the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Last update: 11/27/2024.

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/how-hopeless-did-he-feel-alleged-towing-scheme-ends-in-mans-suicide
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local-news/investigations/ackee-death-suicide-police/585-1e3e6b34-bb34-47a4-8581-f0a2381b8269
https://citizen.com/-O3Z1Xfyi2-_8gAE3IxU

On 08/05/2024, the Irvine Police Department responded to a 911 call at a residence on Whistling Swan in the Woodbridge neighborhood. A caregiver reported finding her patient, 38-year-old John Alexander Bash III, unresponsive and bloody. Officers discovered Bash, who was paralyzed and used a wheelchair, deceased from apparent stab wounds. A gold Honda minivan had crashed into the home's garage door, providing access to the suspect. Approximately an hour later, officers encountered 47-year-old Aaron Matthew Shindle, Bash's former caregiver, near Stonecreek South and West Yale Loop. Shindle was armed with a knife and, despite commands to drop the weapon, advanced toward an officer, prompting the officer to discharge his firearm. Shindle was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. A knife was recovered at the scene.
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The Orange County District Attorney's Office is overseeing the investigation.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://abc7.com/post/man-found-dead-irvine-home-possible-suspect-shot-officers/15146091/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/irvine-police-shoot-kill-former-caregiver-they-say-killed-a-paralyzed-man/
https://www.foxla.com/news/irvine-police-shoot-armed-homicide-suspect

On 08/04/2024, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Lakewood Station responded to a family disturbance call at 8425 Quimby St in Paramount. Upon arrival, they encountered a male victim with facial injuries, who reported being punched by his son, 30-year-old Julio Cesar Palomares. The victim led deputies to the rear patio, where Palomares emerged from a bedroom holding a pair of approximately seven-inch scissors. Despite verbal commands to stop, Palomares advanced toward the deputies. A TASER deployment was ineffective, and as Palomares continued to approach, deputies opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim sustained facial injuries, and Palomares' mother had an abrasion on her forearm.
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Justice System Integrity Division, is overseeing the investigation.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/deputies-killed-man-wielding-large-scissors-after-punching-father-in-paramount-lasd-says/
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2024/08/05/man-with-scissors-shot-and-killed-by-la-county-sheriffs-deputy-in-paramount/
https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Transparency_08.04.24_LKD_Palomares_Julio_Cesar_Summary_090924.pdf
Bodycam Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eITTwDDasVw
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-julios-family-in-their-time-of-loss

On 08/04/2024, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to a family disturbance at 8425 Quimby St in Paramount. Upon arrival, they encountered a male victim with facial injuries, who reported being punched by his son, 30-year-old Julio Cesar Palomares. The victim led deputies to the rear patio, where Palomares emerged from a bedroom holding a pair of approximately seven-inch scissors. Despite verbal commands to stop, Palomares advanced toward the deputies. A TASER deployment was ineffective, and as Palomares continued to approach, deputies opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A pair of scissors was recovered at the scene.
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Justice System Integrity Division, is overseeing the investigation.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/deputies-killed-man-wielding-large-scissors-after-punching-father-in-paramount-lasd-says/
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2024/08/05/man-with-scissors-shot-and-killed-by-la-county-sheriffs-deputy-in-paramount/
https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Transparency_08.04.24_LKD_Palomares_Julio_Cesar_Summary_090924.pdf
Bodycam Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eITTwDDasVw

On 08/01/2024, San Gabriel Police Department officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2015 Jeep for reckless driving. The driver, later identified as 50-year-old Pedro Meza Diaz, failed to stop, and police escalated a pursuit that concluded in the 2600 block of Charlotte Avenue in Rosemead. At the termination of the pursuit, two officers discharged their firearms, striking Diaz, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances leading to the use of lethal force remain under investigation. No officers were injured during the incident. The California Department of Justice is leading the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/police-shoot-and-kill-man-in-rosemead/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/traffic-stop-leads-to-pursuit-deadly-police-shooting-in-san-gabriel-valley/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-05/sheriffs-deputies-shoot-kill-suspect-outside-rancho-cucamonga-sprouts
Bodycam Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvfDn56i8us

CHP chased to vehicle at high speed until it crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing the driver, James William Toomey, and severely injuring a female passenger.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 dead, 1

https://www.therivervalleytimes.com/2024/08/09/501164/chase-ends-in-fiery-crash

On 07/29/2024, around 3:20 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at 2630 S Halm Avenue. Officers detained three individuals near the residence. Upon noticing smoke emanating from the house, they summoned the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Firefighters entered and encountered 31-year-old Lavell Adams, who was holding a knife. LAFD personnel withdrew, and officers established a perimeter. At approximately 5:15 a.m., Adams emerged from a side window, still holding a knife. Officers deployed beanbag rounds, causing him to retreat inside. SWAT was activated, and during their operation, Adams exited again, holding a large butcher knife. Despite commands to disarm, he advanced toward officers, prompting them to discharge their firearms. Adams was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department's Force Investigation Division is overseeing the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/07/30/authorities-id-burglary-suspect-fatally-shot-by-lapd/
https://www.hollywoodlanews.com/lavell-adams-dead/
https://westsidetoday.com/2024/08/01/lapd-investigates-fatal-shooting-during-swat-operation-in-west-los-angeles/
Bodycam Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example

On 07/27/2024, around 4:00 p.m., the Ventura County Sheriff's Office responded to an armed robbery at the Good Nite Inn on Ventura Boulevard in Camarillo. Deputies identified a likely vehicle and initiated a pursuit after the driver failed to comply with commands. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle veered onto the north shoulder of Central Avenue, west of Beardsley Road, and struck 58-year-old bicyclist Robert Eugene Pierret, who was returning home from his shift at St. John's Hospital Camarillo. Deputies immediately rendered aid, but Pierret succumbed to his injuries. The suspect continued fleeing and subsequently collided with another vehicle before being apprehended. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/honoring-robert-pierret/
https://bikinginla.com/2024/07/31/58-year-old-bike-rider-killed-in-camarillo-hit-and-run-during-police-chase-saturday-medical-examiner-says-its-an-oopsie/
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/robert-pierret-killed-bicycle-crash-camarillo-beardsley-road-robbery

On 07/26/2024, a male individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police pursuit that began in Hemet, California, and ended near San Marcos in San Diego County. The incident started around midnight when the individual allegedly carjacked a 2023 Toyota Camry at gunpoint in Hemet. Murrieta police officers initially spotted the stolen vehicle and pursued it as the individual fled southbound on Interstate 15. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) assumed control of the pursuit as it proceeded through the Temecula Valley into San Diego County. Officers deployed spike strips near Gopher Canyon Road, deflating the vehicle's front tires. Despite the damage, the individual continued driving until the vehicle crashed near Deer Springs Road, where he then fatally shot himself. No officers or civilians were injured during the incident.
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The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

• https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2024/04/16/chp-carjacker-leads-officers-on-two-county-chase-kills-self-near-san-marcos/