Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Brian Barbosa
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/25/2024
Location : 1900 block of 147th Street
City : Gardena
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/25/2024, 47-year-old Brian Barbosa allegedly knocked on doors in the neighborhood, causing a disturbance. The Los Angeles Police Department responded and chased him on foot through several properties. During the pursuit, Barbosa sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound, resulting in his death. He was pronounced dead on the sidewalk of the 1900 block of 147th Street in Gardena, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner classified the manner of death as suicide.
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The Los Angeles Police Department 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
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.facebook.com/GardenaPolice/posts/pfbid02oV2koocvSmQN2Cc5Fco1UuTn7fi1tMpDHF7zuwrWwWzARfRipKsMyfVkbw2TkSYFl
https://www.hollywoodlanews.com/brian-barbosa-dead/
James Dalehart
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/24/2024
Location : 3600 block of Jasmine Street
City : East Del Paso Heights
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Died while handcuffed in police car from unknown causes
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/24/2024, Sacramento Police Department officers responded to a welfare check for 51-year-old James Dalehart, who was reportedly intoxicated and threatening self-harm. Upon arrival in the 3600 block of Jasmine Street in East Del Paso Heights, officers observed Dalehart holding a knife, which he threw before fleeing and locking himself inside a nearby vehicle. After engaging in de-escalation efforts, officers removed Dalehart from the vehicle, handcuffed him, and placed him in the back of a patrol car. While waiting for Sacramento Fire Department personnel to assess his condition, Dalehart became unresponsive. Despite emergency medical aid, he was pronounced dead at a hospital. Authorities have not determined the cause of death, though drug influence and high temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit are being considered as contributing factors.
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The Sacramento Police Department's Homicide Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Professional Standards Unit are leading the investigation, with oversight from the Office of Public Safety Accountability and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sacramento-police-investigating-custody-death-145224752.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVHyPCpEGgM
Ricardo Navarro
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/23/2024
Location : South County Detention Facility
City : Tulare
County : Tulare
State : California
Agency : Tulare County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died after arrest in detention facility
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 23, 2024, Tulare County Sheriff's deputies arrested 47-year-old Ricardo Navarro during a home invasion incident. Upon arrival, deputies found Navarro holding a knife, which he threw before locking himself inside a vehicle. Deputies removed him from the vehicle, restrained him, and transported him to the South County Detention Facility for booking. During the booking process, deputies removed Navarro's leg restraints, at which point he allegedly became combative. Deputies restrained him again, and he was subsequently taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office reported that Navarro died of natural causes. The exact cause of death is under investigation, with authorities considering factors such as potential drug influence and the high temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the incident.
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The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office 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
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/tulare-county-suspect-dies-while-in-custody-deputies-say/
https://tularecounty.ca.gov/sheriff/media/coroner-releases/coroner-identified-people-2024/july-23-202422/
Alexander Antonio Lopez a.k.a. Beto a.k.a. Nicoya
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/21/2024
Location : Van Ness Ave and Willow Street
City : San Francisco
County : San Francisco
State : California
Agency : San Francisco Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged gun incident
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 21, 2024, at approximately 11:56 p.m., San Francisco Police Department officers responded to an armed robbery reported on the unit block of McAllister Street. Officers located a suspect, identified as Beto, also known as Nicoya, near Van Ness Avenue and Willow Street. Upon attempting to make contact, Beto fled. During the pursuit, Beto allegedly fired at the officers, prompting an officer to return fire, striking him. Beto was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The incident is under investigation by the San Francisco Police Department's Internal Affairs Division, the Department of Police Accountability, and the District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/northern-district-officer-involved-shooting-24-077
https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/22/video-san-francsico-police-shooting-tenderloin/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQFoovDJ40Q
https://missionlocal.org/2024/07/sf-police-kill-man-tenderloin-armed-robbery-investigation/
Bodycam Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQFoovDJ40Q
Cody Dodd-Thompson
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/20/2024
Location : 1100 block of Gardner Street near Santa Monica Boulevard
City : West Hollywood
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LASD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police for undisclosed reasons
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 20, 2024, at approximately 7:22 p.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies were flagged down by civilians in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven store in the 7600 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. The civilians reported an attempted robbery by a man, later identified as 33-year-old Cody Dodd-Thompson, who was fleeing the scene on foot. Deputies followed Dodd-Thompson and attempted to detain him near the 1100 block of Gardner Street. Dodd-Thompson did not comply, produced a knife, and ran south on Gardner Street. During the foot pursuit, Dodd-Thompson stopped running and turned toward one of the deputies while armed with a knife in his right hand. The officer shot him. Dodd-Thompson was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A folding knife with an approximate four-inch blade was recovered at the scene.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau is leading the investigation, with oversight from the Office of the Inspector General, Internal Affairs Bureau, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office – Justice System Integrity Division.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/suspect-hospitalized-after-being-shot-by-deputies-in-west-hollywood/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/sheriffs-deputies-shoot-and-kill-man-in-west-hollywood/3464898/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/fatal-deputy-involved-shooting-in-west-hollywood/
https://abc7.com/post/robbery-suspect-shot-killed-deputy-west-hollywood/15076650/
https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Transparency_07.20.24_WHD_DIS_Dodd-Thompson_Cody_Summary_081524.pdf
Bodycam Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQFoovDJ40Q
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/19/2024
Location : 2500 block of Pacific Drive
City : Bakersfield
County : Kern
State : California
Agency : Bakersfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/19/2024, Bakersfield Police Department officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1900 block of Tulare Street. When the vehicle failed to stop, police escalated the situation into a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle eventually came to a stop, and a man fled on foot. Officers deployed drones to aid in the search and located the individual in the backyard of a nearby residence on the 2500 block of Pacific Drive. During the manhunt, the individual died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police stated that the initial reason for the pursuit was the failure to stop at the traffic stop but did not clarify the reasons for escalating the situation into a manhunt.
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The Bakersfield Police Department 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
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/pursuit-suspect-dead-after-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-bpd/
Jose Guadalupe Diaz
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/19/2024
Location : 34th Street and Crestmore Road
City : Jurupa Valley
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Unhoused man shot and killed during encampment sweep
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/19/2024, Bakersfield Police Department officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1900 block of Tulare Street. When the vehicle failed to stop, police escalated the situation into a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle eventually came to a stop, and a man fled on foot. Officers deployed drones to aid in the search and located the individual in the backyard of a nearby residence on the 2500 block of Pacific Drive. During the manhunt, the individual died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police stated that the initial reason for the pursuit was the failure to stop at the traffic stop but did not clarify the reasons for escalating the situation into a manhunt. The man had been unhoused.
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The Bakersfield Police Department 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
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-19/riversidecounty-sheriff-deputy-involved-shooting
Ricardo “Ricky” Ramirez Jr.
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/14/2024
Location : W 65th St and S Flower St
City : Ontario
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Unarmed man killed by plainclothes vice officers
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/14/2024, LAPD vice officers in plain clothes were conducting undercover operations related to prostitution when they responded to a call of shots fired near 66th and Flower Streets. Officers claimed to have seen 18-year-old Ricardo “Ricky” Ramirez Jr. wearing a ski mask and arguing with another driver. This prompted LAPD officers to pursue the vehicle Ramirez was in, leading to a 75-mile high-speed chase. The vehicle eventually stopped near W 65th Street and S Flower Street in Ontario, where Ramirez allegedly approached the unmarked police vehicle. Vice officers opened fire at close range, killing him.
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Ramirez was found to be unarmed at the time of his death. LAPD claimed the vice officers believed Ramirez posed an imminent threat, although details remain under investigation. The other occupants of the vehicle fled the scene, sparking a subsequent chase during which LAPD officers crashed a cruiser. The fleeing individuals were eventually arrested after another lengthy pursuit.
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The Los Angeles Police Department is leading the investigation into this incident, with oversight from the District Attorney’s Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/socal-police-chases/police-chase-vehicle-in-the-san-gabriel-valley-5/3458839/
https://twitter.com/LAPDPIO/status/1812966195219603490
Luis Florez
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/10/2024
Location : Vermont and Venice
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), East LA Station
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed, East LA Station
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/10/2024, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies from the East LA Station pursued Luis Florez in connection with an alleged carjacking. The chase, lasting approximately 20 minutes, ended near Vermont and Venice when Florez crashed the vehicle into a pole. Deputies surrounded the vehicle as Florez attempted to reverse, tapping the bumper of a police car in the process. According to reports, Florez raised his hand out of the window in what appeared to be a gesture of surrender. Despite this, deputies fired multiple rounds into the car, fatally wounding him.
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The California Department of Justice is conducting an investigation into this incident under Assembly Bill 1506, which mandates independent investigations of certain police shootings.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/carjacking-suspect-shot-by-deputies-through-car-window-dies-state-doj-to-investigate/ar-BB1q9crc?ocid=BingNewsVerp
https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/california-department-justice-investigating-los-angeles-sheriff-officer-involved
Moises Colunga Jr.
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/10/2024
Location : 700 block of H Street and Marina Parkway north of Sandpiper Way
City : Chula Vista
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : Chula Vista Police Department
Officer(s) : Patrick Alvarez
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/10/2024, Chula Vista Police Department officer Patrick Alvarez responded to a call about a Volvo that had crashed near the waterfront at the intersection of H Street and Marina Parkway, north of Sandpiper Way. Upon arrival, police attempted to make contact with the driver, identified as 50-year-old Moises Colunga Jr., who refused to exit the vehicle. Police reported that Colunga Jr. held or flashed a firearm during the interaction. In response, Officer Alvarez fired his weapon, striking Colunga Jr. He was later pronounced dead. The incident remains under investigation, and no other injuries were reported.
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The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is overseeing the investigation into this incident, alongside the Chula Vista Police Department's internal review.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Raul Castaneda
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/10/2024
Location : Arrow Highway and Rivergrade Road
City : Irwindale
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Irwindale Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander on bicycle killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/10/2024, the Irwindale Police Department engaged in a pursuit of an allegedly stolen SUV in the area of Arrow Highway and Rivergrade Road. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle struck and killed Raul Castaneda, a 50-year-old bystander riding a bicycle. Police reported that they had called off the pursuit moments before the fatal crash, which occurred as the suspect continued fleeing at high speed.
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The driver of the SUV fled on foot after the crash but was later apprehended. The investigation into the chase and subsequent fatality is ongoing, with oversight by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased (bystander).
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/irwindale-hit-run-crash-el-monte/3455711/
https://abc7.com/post/memorial-held-for-raul-castaneda-fatally-struck-by-suspect-fleeing-police-irwindale/15061194/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/08/2024
Location : Broadway
City : Vallejo
County : Solano
State : California
Agency : Vallejo Police Department
Officer(s) : Dynelle Jones
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/08/2024, Officer Dynelle Jones of the Vallejo Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle reported stolen. The chase escalated and ended on Broadway when the vehicle crashed. Police reportedly shot out the car windows, claiming it was an attempt to rescue the driver. Witnesses observed large amounts of blood on the sidewalk, but it remains unclear whether the individual died from injuries sustained in the crash or from being shot by police.
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This marks the second fatality resulting from a police chase involving the Vallejo Police Department in three days. The incident is under investigation, with additional scrutiny due to the circumstances surrounding the individual’s death and the department's recent history with chase-related fatalities.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.vallejosun.com/second-person-in-three-days-dies-during-vallejo-police-pursuit/
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/driver-killed-in-fiery-crash-after-leading-vallejo-pd-on-pursuit/
Image (Courtesy Lizz Blanco, via Vallejo Crime and Safety)
Anthony Eugene Sowell, Jr.
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/06/2024
Location : 200 S Rampart Boulevard
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Asphyxiation
Event : Died during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were sent to assist in a drug overdose, found a medically vulnerable person, engaged in an unknown arrest and handcuffing when the person was found dead in police custody. Police suspect drug overdose. It is unknown whether the person suffered any trauma during arrest.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newsbreak.com/los-angeles-ca/3523673908465-police-investigate-in-custody-death-of-suspect-in-westlake
https://2urbangirls.com/2024/07/authorities-id-man-who-died-in-police-custody/
Dejon Heard
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/06/2024
Location : CVS Pharmacy, 5400 block of La Jolla Boulevard
City : La Jolla
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego Sheriff’s Department
Officer(s) : Tarik Andrew
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during "Man with a gun" call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/06/2024, deputies from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a Latino man in his 20s allegedly armed with a knife at the CVS Pharmacy on the 5400 block of La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Dejon Heard. During the interaction, Officer Tarik Andrew fired his weapon, fatally shooting Heard.
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The incident remains under investigation, with oversight by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. Initial reports indicate Heard had a history of mental health issues, as described by his family.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/authorities-investigate-police-shooting-in-la-jolla/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/man-killed-in-police-shooting-in-bird-rock-had-history-of-mental-health-issues-family-says-2/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/san-diego-police-release-video-of-fatal-bird-rock-shooting-by-officer/
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-sheriffs-are-investigating-a-shooting-involving-an-sdpd-police-officer-in-la-jolla
Jimmy Lopez
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/04/2024
Location : 200 block of E Florida Avenue
City : Hemet
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Hemet Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police when seen intoxicated with gun
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A 911 caller claimed that Jimmy Lopez had a gun. Police arrived and fired over 100 bullets at him. He had been unarmed, may have been intoxicated and was sitting on the sidewalk and seen smoking or vaping when killed. He was reportedly no threat to police.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/01/2024
Location : 100 block of Lund Court
City : North Highlands
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/01/2024, deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call at the 100 block of Lund Court in North Highlands. Upon arrival, they encountered a 32-year-old man who reportedly refused to allow his girlfriend to leave the residence. The woman was unable to move due to a hip injury sustained during the altercation. During the confrontation, deputies shot and killed the man. The specific details of what led to the shooting have not been disclosed. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://twitter.com/sacsheriff/status/1807873494979600469
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/sacramento-deputies-shoot-man-possible-hostage-situation/103-1e28722d-d3d4-4f7f-9bed-6122d37d8cf6
Alberto Arenas
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/29/2024
Location : Stewart and Gray Road
City : Downey
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Downey Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during a disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/29/2024, Downey Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at Stewart and Gray Road in Downey. The call was initiated by a neighbor who became argumentative after observing teenagers lighting fireworks in a backyard. Upon arrival, officers encountered 29-year-old Alberto Arenas, who had known mental health challenges. Police shot and killed Arenas, who was unarmed at the time. Officers later claimed Arenas had been holding a replica gun, though further details have not been disclosed. The Downey Police Department 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
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGvPPSK4ocw
https://www.foxla.com/news/downey-pd-shoot-kill-man-allegedly-lighting-fireworks-backyard
https://abc7.com/post/downey-man-shot-killed-by-police-after-reportedly-lighting-fireworks/15012995/
Michael Adrian Gomez
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/28/2024
Location : 210 Freeway
City : Rancho Cucamonga
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/28/2024, a police chase involving the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Rancho Cucamonga Police, and Ontario Police ended in a fatal crash that claimed the life of 17-year-old Michael Adrian Gomez. Deputies initiated the pursuit around 1:50 AM in Upland, attempting to stop a black 2018 Hyundai on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, leading officers on a high-speed chase that lasted approximately six minutes. The chase ended violently when the Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then a pole at 16th Street and Mountain Avenue. The impact caused the Hyundai to split into pieces and catch fire. Four people, including Gomez, were killed at the scene, while a 13-year-old survived but was hospitalized. The Hyundai was reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was recovered from one of the deceased.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-teens-among-4-killed-after-dui-pursuit-ends-in-violent-fiery-crash/
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/
Joel Jeremiah Silva
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/28/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Rancho Cucamonga
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, Ontario Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including Rancho Cucamonga Police and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/28/2024
Location : 210 Freeway
City : Rancho Cucamonga
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-teens-among-4-killed-after-dui-pursuit-ends-in-violent-fiery-crash/
Jesus Guillen
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/28/2024
Location : 210 Freeway near the Mountain Avenue exit
City : Rancho Cucamonga
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, Ontario Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-teens-among-4-killed-after-dui-pursuit-ends-in-violent-fiery-crash/
Rolando Esquivel
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/26/2024
Location : Holt Avenue
City : Pomona
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Pomona Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/26/2024, officers from the Pomona Police Department responded to a call reporting a "man with a gun" at Holt Avenue in Pomona. Upon arrival, they encountered 40-year-old Rolando Esquivel. A shootout ensued between Esquivel and the officers, resulting in his death. Details regarding what led to the exchange of gunfire have not been disclosed. The Pomona Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7.com/post/pomona-police-fatally-shoot-man-intersection/15002087/
Joseph Gloria
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/26/2024
Location : 22000 block of Country Gate Road
City : Moreno Valley
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Died during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/26/2024, Riverside County Sheriff's deputies responded to a family disturbance call at the 22000 block of Country Gate Rd in Moreno Valley. The call involved reports that Joseph Gloria, 46, had allegedly been intoxicated and threatened a family member with a wooden stick. Deputies arrived at the scene, deployed a taser to subdue Gloria, and handcuffed him. Shortly after, Gloria died during the arrest. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is the primary agency 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
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/local/2024/06/27/man-dies-after-arrest-taser-by-riverside-county-sheriff-deputies/74240758007/
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/california/57915-riverside-county-family-disturbance-call-ends-in-death-of-46-year-old-moreno-valley-man
Marlon Jimenez
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/23/2024
Location : 5700 block of Etiwanda Avenue
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/23/2024, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence incident at the 5700 block of Etiwanda Avenue in Los Angeles. Upon arrival, Marlon Jimenez, 45, locked himself inside his residence. After a prolonged standoff involving LAPD SWAT, officers breached the home and found Jimenez under a mattress with a ligature around his neck. Police reported that he had taken his own life under the stress of the situation.
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The LAPD is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
One deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Julio Reyes
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/22/2024
Location : I-10 WB
City : Colton
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Colton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/22/2024, Colton Police Department officers pursued a motorcyclist, identified as Julio Reyes, 19, for reasons that have not been disclosed. The chase ended when Reyes crashed into another vehicle on the I-10 westbound onramp. He sustained fatal injuries from the crash and died at the scene.
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The Colton Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
One deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Jose Angel Mendoza
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/20/2024
Location : 12800 block of 10th Street
City : Chino
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Chino Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/20/2024, officers from the Chino Police Department responded to a domestic violence call at the 12800 block of 10th Street in Chino, California. Upon arrival, officers encountered Jose Angel Mendoza, who was reportedly holding a knife. Police fatally shot Mendoza during the confrontation.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: One deceased.
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Last update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Daniel Stuardo Perez
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/20/2024
Location : Bear Valley Road west of Kiowa Road
City : Apple Valley
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police car
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/20/2024, a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle struck and killed Daniel Stuardo Perez, a pedestrian, on Bear Valley Road west of Kiowa Road in Apple Valley, California. The police cruiser was reportedly responding to a priority call, though its speed at the time of the collision has not been disclosed.
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/local/2024/06/29/driver-killed-in-crash-between-car-and-sheriffs-suv-in-apple-valley/74258277007/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/driver-killed-in-crash-involving-san-bernardino-county-deputy/
Brandon Elliott Gabriel Flores
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/17/2024
Location : South Union Avenue
City : Bakersfield
County : Kern
State : California
Agency : Bakersfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Zachary Ward, Julian Garcia
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian in crosswalk killed by police vehicle without lights and sirens
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/17/2024, Bakersfield Police Department officers Zachary Ward and Julian Garcia struck and killed Brandon Elliott Gabriel Flores, a pedestrian crossing the street in a crosswalk on South Union Avenue in Bakersfield, California. The collision occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. while the officers were responding to an auto theft call. Police confirmed that neither the vehicle’s emergency lights nor sirens were activated at the time of the incident. The speed of the vehicle was not disclosed.
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The California Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Joanna Lua
Age :23
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/15/2024
Location : 9404 Van Nuys Blvd
City : Panorama City
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/15/2024, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to a call regarding a mental health crisis at 9404 Van Nuys Blvd in Panorama City, California. Joanna Lua, 23, was reportedly holding a knife and threatening family members. Police fatally shot Lua inside her home during the confrontation.
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the LAPD Force Investigation Division are investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Lorenzo Roger Hills III
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/15/2024
Location : 200 block of E. Imperial Highway
City : Fullerton
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Fullerton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/15/2024, Fullerton Police Department officers responded to reports of a man causing a disturbance while holding knives in the 200 block of E. Imperial Hwy. Upon arrival, officers encountered Lorenzo Roger Hills III, who was holding two knives. Officers stated that Hills advanced toward them. They shot and killed him. The investigation suggests that Hills may have intended to provoke a "suicide by cop" scenario.
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Agencies involved in the investigation include 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: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fullertonobserver.com/2024/06/15/fullerton-police-officers-involved-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-16/fullerton-police-say-man-they-killed-appeared-to-provoke-suicide-by-cop
https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/bwc-man-armed-with-2-knives-charges-at-calif-officers-before-fatal-ois
Jerman Magana
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/13/2024
Location : Cahita and Rosecrans avenues
City : Compton
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LASD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police on rooftop after shooting at police helicopter
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/15/2024, Fullerton Police Department officers responded to reports of a man disturbing people with knives in the 200 block of E. Imperial Hwy. Officers encountered Lorenzo Roger Hills III, who was holding two knives. Hills advanced toward the officers. Police shot and killed him.
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The Fullerton Police Department later alleged that Hills orchestrated the encounter to provoke a "suicide by cop." This claim rests on the assertion that Hills used his own cellphone to make a false police report. However, this rationale appears dubious and constructed to deflect responsibility for the shooting. The reliance on such tenuous evidence raises serious concerns about whether the police manufactured this narrative to justify their actions.
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Agencies involved in the investigation include 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: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fullertonobserver.com/2024/06/15/fullerton-police-officers-involved-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-16/fullerton-police-say-man-they-killed-appeared-to-provoke-suicide-by-cop
https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/bwc-man-armed-with-2-knives-charges-at-calif-officers-before-fatal-ois
Alexander Larios
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/11/2024
Location : Carl Place and Lehigh Avenue
City : Pacoima
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Daniel Ramirez
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “Man with gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/11/2024, LAPD officers responded to a “man with a gun” call at Carl Place and Lehigh Avenue in Pacoima. Upon arrival, police engaged in a confrontation with Alexander Larios. Larios reportedly exchanged gunfire with officers. Officer Daniel Ramirez shot and killed him during the incident.
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Initial reports describe Larios as armed at the time of the encounter, but details surrounding the number of shots fired by both Larios and the officers remain under investigation. The LAPD’s Force Investigation Division is currently reviewing the shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.foxla.com/video/1469625
https://abc7.com/post/armed-man-fatally-shot-confrontation-lapd-officers-pacoima/14938478/
https://www.foxla.com/news/man-allegedly-armed-gun-shot-killed-lapd-officer-pacoima
https://www.audacy.com/knxnews/news/local/lapd-identifies-officer-who-fatally-shot-man-in-pacoima
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/california/57501-los-angeles-police-identify-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-foothill-division
https://www.univision.com/local/los-angeles-kmex/familia-exige-justicia-por-joven-baleado-por-la-policia-video
Jennifer Rose Dobbins
Age :30
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 06/11/2024
Location : 1600 block of West 6th Street
City : Corona
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Riverside County Sheriff's Department (RCSD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during altercation with police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/11/2024, a Riverside County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) deputy fatally shot Jennifer Rose Dobbins during an incident at an empty property in the 1600 block of West 6th Street, Corona. The deputy, who was reportedly assigned to a road closure elsewhere, pursued several individuals onto the property, where shots were later heard. According to the deputy, he was engaged in an altercation with a man when Dobbins allegedly attacked him, prompting him to shoot and kill her.
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Details regarding the deputy's presence at the property and his reasons for confronting the individuals remain unclear, as there is no indication that the deputy was officially dispatched to the scene. The circumstances leading to the fatal shooting are under investigation by the California Department of Justice and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.foxla.com/news/female-suspect-fatally-shot-after-attacking-riverside-county-deputy
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/riverside-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-woman-in-corona/
Smiley Allen Martin
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/08/2024
Location : Sacramento County Main Jail, Avenue
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (SCSO)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Overdose
Event : Died from overdose in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/08/2024, Smiley Martin, a key figure connected to a 2022 Sacramento mass shooting, died from a methadone overdose while in custody at the Sacramento County Jail. The Sacramento County Coroner's Office classified the death as accidental. Martin had reportedly been prescribed methadone to assist with detoxification, but an investigation is ongoing to determine how he acquired a lethal dose.
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The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office and the Sacramento County Coroner's Office are leading the investigation into Martin’s death.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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SOURCE LINKS :
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 06/05/2024
Location : 300 block of West Maple Avenue
City : Monrovia
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Arcadia Police Department (APD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed in vehicle crash while being tracked by police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/06/2024, the Arcadia Police Department (APD) tracked a bait package equipped with a GPS device that was left on a porch as part of a theft-prevention operation. The package was stolen and later located in a vehicle that had crashed in the 300 block of West Maple Avenue, Monrovia. The unnamed driver of the vehicle was killed in the single-vehicle crash.
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Police claim they were not actively pursuing but only "tracking" the baited vehicle at the time of the crash, but they have not provided an explanation for the circumstances leading to the fatal incident during tracking. The Arcadia Police Department and other investigative bodies are reviewing the events surrounding the crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Gregg Umipeg
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/03/2024
Location : Intersection of Laguna Boulevard and Franklin Boulevard
City : Elk Grove
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Elk Grove Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/04/2024, Elk Grove Police Department (EGPD) officers initiated a pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Elk Grove, California. The fleeing vehicle crashed into a bystander vehicle at the intersection of Laguna and Franklin Boulevards, killing 55-year-old Gregg Umipeg, who was driving on the road at the time.
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Police arrested the driver of the stolen vehicle, a 17-year-old male, shortly after the crash. The incident has raised questions about the safety of police pursuits and their potential risks to public safety. The Elk Grove Police Department and other investigative bodies are reviewing the details of the crash and the circumstances of the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox40.com/news/local-news/elk-grove/teen-arrested-pursuit-crash-elk-grove/
Hugo Cachua
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/30/2024
Location : Intersection of North Euclid Avenue and West 6th Street
City : Ontario
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Victor H. Corral
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by off-duty LAPD officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/30/2024, an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer, Victor H. Corral, was involved in a fatal shooting following a minor traffic accident near Euclid Avenue and 6th Street in Ontario, California. The incident began as an altercation between Corral and 45-year-old Hugo Cachua, a father of three, over the collision. During the confrontation, Corral shot and killed Cachua.
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The Ontario Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department are conducting investigations into the incident. The circumstances surrounding the escalation and the officer's decision to use lethal force are under review.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7.com/post/off-duty-lapd-officer-involved-shooting-left-person/14894158/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/father-three-shot-killed-off-003700830.html
Isaac Elias Muratalla
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/28/2024
Location : Transition road from Long Beach Freeway to San Diego Freeway
City : Long Beach
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/28/2024, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers initiated a pursuit of 19-year-old Isaac Elias Muratalla for speeding. Muratalla, driving a Lexus, fled from officers and lost control of the vehicle on the transition road from the Long Beach Freeway to the San Diego Freeway. The Lexus veered off the road, overturned, and struck a tree, resulting in Muratalla's death at the scene.
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Muratalla's passenger sustained moderate injuries but survived the crash. The circumstances surrounding the pursuit and the officer’s decision to engage remain under investigation by the California Highway Patrol and other relevant authorities.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/19-year-old-dies-long-beach-crash-police-pursuit
Aaron Edward Gardner
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/26/2024
Location : South 13th Street
City : Grover Beach
County : San Luis Obispo
State : California
Agency : San Luis Obispo Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during "man with gun" call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/26/2024, San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) officers responded to a "man with gun" call in Grover Beach, California, after a man, later identified as Aaron Edward Gardner, allegedly displayed a firearm to another individual. Officers located Gardner, who fled on foot. After a brief pursuit, Gardner allegedly threatened to shoot at police and raised an object in his hands. Police fired their weapons, shooting and killing him.
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Upon investigation, it was determined that the object Gardner raised was a plastic replica gun, not a real firearm. The San Luis Obispo Police Department is conducting a review of the shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/crime/article288754295
Kevin Luu
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 05/25/2024
Location : Intersection of Taft Street and Trask Avenue
City : Garden Grove
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Garden Grove Police Department (GGP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/26/2024, a police pursuit involving an allegedly intoxicated juvenile suspect ended tragically when the suspect collided with three other vehicles, including one driven by 34-year-old bystander Kevin Luu. The crash occurred at the intersection of Taft Street and Garden Grove Boulevard in Garden Grove, California.
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Kevin Luu was killed in the crash, and his death has drawn attention to the risks associated with police chases, particularly when the fleeing vehicle is being driven by an intoxicated individual. The juvenile suspect, who was arrested at the scene, faces multiple charges related to the incident.
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The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting an investigation into the details of the pursuit and the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024