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On 05/24/2024, Fresno Police Department (FPD) officers initiated a pursuit of a motorcycle that was reportedly speeding. The motorcycle, driven by 36-year-old Justin Yanez, crashed at the intersection of Shields and Valentine Avenues in Fresno, California. Yanez was killed in the crash, and a passenger was critically injured.
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Police stated that Yanez had an open warrant at the time of the pursuit, which led to the decision to chase the motorcycle. The circumstances surrounding the crash, including speed and police tactics, are under investigation. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is reviewing the incident as part of the ongoing investigation into 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

https://www.fresnobee.com/latest-news/article288725820.html

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/3-hospitalized-after-speed-chase-crash-in-fresno/

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/identified-man-dead-after-speed-chase-crash-in-fresno/

On 05/24/2024, law enforcement, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and Anaheim Police Department, pursued Efrain Quezada, 41, who was accused of stalking. The pursuit escalated, involving helicopters, SWAT units, and multiple police vehicles. During the pursuit, Quezada stopped on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim, where he reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. SWAT involvement included tactical vehicles and police helicopters coordinating with ground units. The extended duration and tactics of the pursuit resulted in suicide during the manhunt. Investigations are being led by the CHP, LAPD, and Anaheim Police Department.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.foxla.com/video/1461006
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZPydPP4p_4

On 05/24/2024, Fresno Police Department (FPD) officers responded to a call reporting a man, later identified as 34-year-old Jesus Pedro Garcia, walking along the road near the intersection of CA-41 and E Jensen Avenue. The caller reported that Garcia was reportedly carrying a gun.
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When police arrived, they encountered Garcia, and shortly after, officers shot and killed him. The details of whether Garcia posed an immediate threat to police or understood their commands remain unclear. Investigators have not confirmed whether Garcia spoke English, which may have impacted his ability to respond to police commands.
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Garcia's family could not be located at the time of the incident. The case remains under investigation by the Fresno Police Department 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

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article288723065.html
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/family-of-deceased-suspect-sought-in-fresno-county-coroners-office-say/

On 05/23/2024, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) officers responded to a 911 call regarding a double homicide at a residence on the 3300 block of Hartselle Way in Rancho Cordova, California. Upon arrival, officers found that 30-year-old Thomas Konvalin had shot and killed both of his parents inside their home.
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Konvalin then barricaded himself inside the house, leading to a standoff. After several hours of negotiation, Konvalin reportedly threatened officers with a weapon, prompting police to shoot and kill him. The circumstances surrounding the standoff and the officers' response are under investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rancho-cordova/rancho-cordova-deadly-shooting-standoff-hartselle/103-fbb4fece-6d01-4e2b-815c-c588dfd2468e
https://www.kcra.com/article/rancho-cordova-deadly-shooting-suspect-identified-after-deadly-standoff/45323467
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article288722699.html

On 05/20/2024, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers responded to a "man with a weapon" call in South Los Angeles. Wilver Blanco, a 42-year-old man allegedly armed with a knife, was involved in a confrontation with officers. According to police, officers ultimately fired their weapons, fatally striking him. The specific number of shots fired and whether any bullets missed have not been disclosed. Body-worn camera footage and security video from the area captured parts of the incident.
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The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the shooting, and findings will be reviewed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://abc7.com/post/confrontation-with-knife-wielding-man-leads-to-deadly-police-shooting-in-south-los-angeles-lapd-says/14846943/
https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/officer-involved-shooting-in-southeast-division-nrf027-24bb/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W3qIHUwBlw

Police responded to reports of a man firing shots inside a residence on the 19200 block of Victory Boulevard in Tarzana on May 18, 2024. The man locked himself inside the home, prompting the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to deploy a SWAT team, establish a perimeter, and send negotiators to speak with him. At some point during the standoff, the man stopped communicating with officers. After approximately five hours, SWAT members breached the home and found the man dead inside. The circumstances surrounding his death were not released, and no record of his identity was made public by the coroner’s office.
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The LAPD is conducting an internal self-investigation into the incident.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-dead-after-hours-long-swat-standoff-in-tarzana/?utm_
https://www.foxla.com/news/possibly-armed-person-leads-standoff-la-police-tarzana?utm_
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxHyGiQm61g&utm_

On 05/14/2024, Fairfield Police Department officers pursued 40-year-old Mario Territo following his alleged involvement in a prior shooting. The pursuit ended on Interstate 80 at Green Valley Road, where officers engaged Territo in a prolonged standoff. According to police, Territo was armed, and the situation escalated into a shootout during which officers shot and killed him.
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The Fairfield Police Department is conducting the investigation into the shooting, and findings will be reviewed by the Solano 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

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/suspected-freeway-shooter-hours-long-interstate-80-standoff-fairfield-dies/103-4a0546a2-735c-4d48-a2ea-4d1f4021ae56
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/freeway-standoff-fairfield-shooter-killed/
https://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/local/crime-courts/interstate-80-standoff-in-fairfield-ends-in-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/

On 05/14/2024, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers engaged in a high-speed chase of a Kia believed to be stolen. The pursuit occurred on Interstate 710 in Long Beach. During the chase, the Kia collided with a semi-truck and caught on fire, resulting in the death of the 15-year-old male driver. Three other juveniles, ages 13, 14, and 15, who were passengers in the vehicle—two girls and one boy—sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a hospital for treatment.
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The California Highway Patrol is leading the 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

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/pursuit-crash-caused-major-closure-of-710-freeway-in-long-beach/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/05/14/one-killed-three-severely-injured-in-crash-on-710-freeway/#google_vignette
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/teen-driver-killed-in-long-beach-freeway-police-chase/3092013/

On 06/04/2024, Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) officers responded to a mental health welfare check at the home of Robert Eugene Robinson on Shellabarger Road. Robinson was reported to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Upon arrival, officers encountered Robinson holding a weapon. They deployed multiple tactics to subdue him, including verbal commands and unspecified less-lethal measures. Ultimately, police shot and killed Robinson during the confrontation.
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The incident is under investigation by the Bakersfield Police Department, and further details about the tactics used and the circumstances leading to the fatal shooting remain pending.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.kget.com/ois/man-shot-by-deputies-on-shellabarger-rd-died-days-after-coroner /

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlCXAH9Qa9c

On 05/13/2024, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Riverside Alternative Sentencing Program, conducted a probation compliance check at a home on the 3300 block of Albillo Loop in Perris. Lucas Michael Rutledge, 42, reportedly refused to engage with the deputies during the check. Deputies deployed a Taser before shooting Rutledge, claiming he produced a firearm after being tasered. According to reports, the officer fired at least 12 rounds, killing him. Body-worn camera footage shows Rutledge walking calmly away from deputies, with no visible weapon or acts of hostility, prior to the shooting. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://abc7.com/post/riverside-county-sheriffs-office-responds-after-report-of-shooting-at-perris-home/14809575/

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https://www.instagram.com/officer__involved/reel/C9FLZnwO_f6/

On May 12, 2024, 55-year-old David Kent Barefield Sr. was found unresponsive at the Sacramento County Main Jail in Sacramento, California. An autopsy revealed that he died from a methamphetamine and fentanyl overdose. Reports from court-appointed monitors indicated that jail staff, including deputies and medical personnel, neglected Barefield's evident medical distress, attributing his condition to feigned illness. Despite displaying severe symptoms, there was a significant delay in providing medical attention, leading to his death. This incident has raised concerns about inmate treatment and the adequacy of medical care within the Sacramento County jail system.

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2025/02/07/sacramento-jail-death-leads-to-accusations-of-neglect/78337411007/

On 05/11/2024, Fresno Police Department officers pursued a motorcyclist, identified as 25-year-old James Baker, for allegedly driving at high speeds. The high-speed chase escalated, ending when Baker’s motorcycle collided with another vehicle on Maroa Avenue. The crash resulted in the deaths of both Baker and the bystander driver, identified as Juan Jaramillo. The Fresno Police Department is investigating the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article288459841.html

On 05/11/2024, Fresno Police Department officers pursued a motorcyclist, identified as 25-year-old James Baker, for allegedly driving at high speeds. The high-speed chase escalated, culminating in a collision between Baker’s motorcycle and a vehicle driven by 60-year-old Juan Jaramillo on Maroa Avenue. Both Baker and Jaramillo were killed as a result of the crash caused by the police pursuit. The Fresno Police Department is investigating the incident and their role in the fatalities.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article288459841.html

On 05/11/2024, officers from the El Cajon Police Department pursued a motorcycle for reasons that have not been disclosed. The chase ended when the motorcycle collided with a sedan on 1300 E. Main St in El Cajon. The crash resulted in the deaths of both the motorcycle's driver and passenger. The El Cajon Police Department is conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the chase and the fatal collision.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/el-cajon-police-pursuit-crash/3512719/

On 05/11/2024, officers from the El Cajon Police Department pursued a motorcycle for reasons that have not been disclosed. The chase ended when the motorcycle collided with a sedan on 1300 E. Main St in El Cajon. The crash resulted in the deaths of both the motorcycle's driver and passenger. The El Cajon Police Department is conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the chase and the fatal collision.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/el-cajon-police-pursuit-crash/3512719/

On 05/11/2024, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office pursued 48-year-old Glenn Clifford Dunn III for reasons that were not disclosed. The chase ended when Dunn crashed his vehicle at the intersection of West Cliff Drive and De la Costa Avenue in Santa Cruz. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.ksbw.com/article/driver-being-pursued-by-california-state-parks-killed-in-crash-after-driving-off-west-cliff-dr/60762513
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/driver-escaping-cops-deadly-plunge-180942773.html
https://www.allsides.com/news/2024-05-14-0530/general-news-authorities-identify-man-killed-after-driving-over-santa-cruz

On May 10, 2024, Ceres Police Department officers responded to a report of a man brandishing a knife at family members in the 3400 block of Dirk Court. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Alexander Yepez Ortega, had an outstanding warrant for assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence. Upon police arrival, Ortega fled through residential yards and was later found hiding in a vehicle on 6th Street. When officers attempted to detain him, Ortega exited the vehicle and attacked a female officer with a knife, injuring her arm. In response, officers shot Ortega, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation by the Ceres Police Department and the Stanislaus 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

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-killed-by-ceres-police-identified/103-cd2ddfb2-88b8-4867-ae96-93a325860417
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/body-cam-police-shoot-knife-wielding-suspect-ceres/
https://www.kcra.com/article/ceres-police-released-videos-of-officers-deadly-shooting-of-man-with-knife/60965902

On May 9, 2024, San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a pedestrian, identified as 32-year-old Nicholas Robert Contreras, being struck by two vehicles near Mariposa Road and Locust Avenue in Victorville. Upon arrival, deputies found Contreras armed with a knife. Despite multiple commands to drop the weapon, Contreras advanced toward the deputies, prompting them to open fire. Contreras was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.foxla.com/news/pedestrian-shot-dead-after-being-hit-by-two-cars-in-victorville
https://www.vvng.com/suspect-in-police-shooting-on-mariposa-road-in-victorville-identified-as-nicholas-robert-contreras/
https://www.aol.com/news/knife-wielding-man-being-hit-212551802.html

On 05/06/2024, Bakersfield Police Department officers responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash near Union Avenue and Niles Street in Bakersfield. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Michael Ray Aguirre, fled the scene but was located by police shortly after. When officers approached Aguirre, he produced a firearm and shot himself. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Bakersfield Police Department 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

https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-in-northeast-bakersfield-police-oregon-and-stockton-streets-kern-county-california
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/coroner-identifies-man-found-dead-following-hit-and-run-crash-and-shooting-in-bakersfield-kern-county-coroners-office-union-ave-oregon-and-stockton-streets-kern-county-california
https://www.kget.com/news/homicide-news/heavy-police-presence-outside-home-in-south-bakersfield/

On May 5, 2024, Ontario Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 400 block of West Maple Street. The suspect, 39-year-old Orlando Montes Roman, was reportedly threatening his ex-girlfriend and had a history of domestic violence. Upon arrival, officers found Roman in his vehicle and attempted to negotiate his surrender. After approximately 30 minutes, Roman fled, leading officers on a high-speed pursuit during which he drove against traffic on the 60 Freeway. The chase ended when Roman collided with multiple vehicles near Philadelphia Street and Grove Avenue, resulting in the death of an uninvolved driver, 44-year-old Amanda Powers. Roman then attempted to carjack another vehicle while armed with a handgun. Officers confronted him at the intersection of Cucamonga Avenue and Philadelphia Street, where he was shot and killed after refusing commands to drop his weapon. A handgun was recovered at the scene.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://abc7.com/suspect-orlando-montes-kills-innocent-driver-in-ontario-drives-wrong-way-60-freeway/14776761/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/ontario-police-shoot-and-kill-domestic-violence-suspect-following-pursuit/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-innocent-bystander-die-following-dangerous-pursuit-officer-involved-shooting-in-southern-california/

On May 5, 2024, Stanislaus County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a suspicious person trespassing on private property in the 3200 block of East Monte Vista Avenue, just outside Turlock. The individual, identified as 44-year-old Kevin Frey, was reportedly armed with a knife. Deputy Rose located Frey and repeatedly instructed him to drop the weapon. Frey refused, stating he would leave the scene, and moved toward the 3100 block of North Quincy Road. Additional deputies and Turlock Police Department officers arrived, surrounding Frey and continuing negotiations. Frey claimed to have a gun in his backpack and threatened to stab Deputy Rose. After approximately 15 minutes, Frey advanced toward Deputy Rose with the knife, covering 27 feet in 8 seconds. A deputy fired a single shot, striking Frey. Despite commands to drop the knife, Frey remained armed. Officers approached, provided medical aid, and transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A knife was recovered at the scene; no firearm was found in his backpack. Frey had prior arrests and was wanted on felony arson charges for setting his apartment on fire on May 1, 2024.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/body-cam-deadly-shooting-armed-suspect-turlock/
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/turlock/stanislaus-county-video-deputy-shooting-man-knife/103-85f93ebf-bf65-4f0c-ac2d-5b9e9b881d46
https://www.kcra.com/article/stanislaus-county-deputies-shoot-and-kill-armed-man/60696442

On May 3, 2024, Fresno Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle operating without headlights near First Street and Gettysburg Avenue. The driver failed to yield, leading officers on a brief pursuit. The pursuit was terminated by a field supervisor, but the suspect vehicle continued westbound on Santa Ana Avenue, eventually jumping a curb into Cary Park near Fashion Fair Mall. The vehicle struck two pedestrians, 31-year-old Shaylee Henry and a 30-year-old male, who were standing behind the baseball backstop. Henry was pronounced dead at the scene, while the male victim sustained critical injuries and was transported to Community Regional Medical Center. The suspect vehicle continued through the park's parking lot into a nearby neighborhood, where it became lodged between a pole and a tree near Santa Ana Avenue and Thesta Street. Two male suspects fled the scene on foot and remain at large. The Fresno Police Department's Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://kmph.com/news/local/two-suspects-wanted-for-hit-and-run-in-fresno
https://abc30.com/deadly-crash-fashion-fair-mall-northeast-fresno-police-investigating/14763596/
https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article288315310.html

On May 3, 2024, around 11 p.m., Placer County Sheriff's deputies patrolling near the 500 block of South Auburn Street in Colfax identified a maroon van in a McDonald's parking lot that matched the description of a vehicle involved in a burglary the previous day. Deputies approached the van and contacted the occupant, 37-year-old Stephen Todd Sharp, who was reportedly uncooperative. Despite attempts to de-escalate the situation, Sharp opened fire on the deputies, striking Deputy Richard Porter. Deputies returned fire, and Sharp was later found deceased inside the van. Deputy Porter was transported to a hospital in critical but stable condition and was released on May 6, 2024. Sharp, originally from Tennessee, had been living out of his van in the Colfax area.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/man-killed-shootout-placer-co-deputies-identified/103-c82f4c0f-bf28-4ce9-9d87-9744eb9a6f8f
https://www.kcra.com/article/placer-county-deputy-shot-suspect-barricaded/60681163
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/deputy-hospitalized-suspect-killed-in-colfax-shootout/

On May 2, 2024, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a request from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) at a residence in the 400 block of South Gramercy Place. DMH personnel were attempting to place 40-year-old Yong Yang on a 72-hour mental evaluation hold due to erratic and threatening behavior reported by his parents. Yang, diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder, allegedly attempted to assault a DMH employee. Upon arrival, officers made multiple attempts to communicate with Yang, who refused to exit the residence. Using a key provided by the family, officers entered the apartment and encountered Yang in the living room, armed with an 11-inch kitchen knife. Despite commands to drop the weapon, Yang advanced toward the officers, prompting Officer Andres Lopez to discharge his firearm, striking Yang. Paramedics pronounced Yang dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the LAPD's Force Investigation Division.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/armed-man-killed-by-lapd-while-mental-health-officials-tried-to-detain-him-police-say/
https://abc7.com/post/family-says-they-called-dept-of-mental-health-for-help-with-son-before-police-fatally-shot-him-in-koreatown/14791169/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/lapd-fatally-shoots-allegedly-armed-man-after-his-parents-call-mental-health-officials/

On 05/01/2024, a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) patrol car traveling northbound on Gower Street attempted to cross Santa Monica Boulevard against a red light. The patrol car collided with a westbound vehicle, spinning the patrol car into a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian, described by LAPD as a 27-year-old visiting British man and a resident of the United Kingdom, was knocked under the patrol vehicle. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. LAPD has not released the names of the pedestrian or the involved officers. The incident is under investigation by LAPD's Traffic Collision Investigation Division.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://la.streetsblog.org/2024/05/01/lapd-was-crossing-against-red-light-in-hollywood-crash-that-killed-pedestrian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-dxTSKW6L8&t=16s
https://lataco.com/lapd-officer-runs-red-light

On April 26, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., Long Beach Police responded to a report of a home invasion in progress at a residence on the 6800 block of Cerritos Avenue. Upon arrival, they encountered 17-year-old Brandon Ramon Salgado of San Bernardino in the yard of the home. Salgado was armed with what appeared to be a firearm, which was later determined to be a replica. Officers attempted to negotiate with him for over an hour. Salgado did not comply. A SWAT team was preparing to deploy when Salgado was shot by police. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police discovered that he had a plastic replica gun and had been unarmed.
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The California Department of Justice is investigating the officer-involved shooting to determine if the use of force was legally justified. The Long Beach Police Department has released body camera footage of the incident, which shows officers repeatedly asking Salgado to drop the weapon before the shooting occurred.
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is reviewing the case to determine if the use of force was legally justified.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://la.streetsblog.org/2024/05/01/lapd-was-crossing-against-red-light-in-hollywood-crash-that-killed-pedestrian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-dxTSKW6L8&t=16s
https://lataco.com/lapd-officer-runs-red-light

On April 25, 2024, at approximately 10:31 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting that a 75-year-old woman had been shot multiple times in front of her garage on the 2400 block of Fern Street in Eureka. The shooter, identified as 32-year-old Kevin Jeffrey Burks, allegedly approached the victim and her sister, opened fire, and then fled westbound on Fern Street toward Walnut Avenue. Deputies arrived at the scene around 10:38 a.m. and spotted Burks walking on Fern Street. When deputies attempted to detain him at gunpoint, Burks fled into a nearby residence. At approximately 10:40 a.m. Burks exited the residence and advanced toward the deputies while pointing a firearm in their direction. Lieutenant Conan Moore discharged his firearm, striking Burks in the chest. Burks was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 3, 2024. The elderly victim was also hospitalized and later released to a rehabilitation facility. The incident is under investigation by the Humboldt County Critical Incident Response Team.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://humboldtgov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5550
https://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/eureka-man-succumbs-to-injuries-from-humboldt-county-deputy-involved-shooting
https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2024/may/13/sheriffs-office-names-deputy-who-shot-and-killed-s/

On April 25, 2024, at approximately 3:40 p.m., Anaheim Police Department officers responded to a shooting at the Tyrol Plaza Senior Apartments on State College Boulevard. The victim, 59-year-old Ana Monterrosa, the apartment complex manager, was fatally shot multiple times by 67-year-old resident Brian Lawrence in the leasing office. After the shooting, Lawrence barricaded himself inside his third-floor apartment. In response, the APD deployed its SWAT team, evacuated surrounding residents, and initiated a standoff.

Negotiators attempted to communicate with Lawrence, but after approximately six hours, at 9:30 p.m., SWAT members breached the apartment and discovered Lawrence dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident was classified as a murder-suicide, with the motive still under investigation.
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The Anaheim Police Department is conducting the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: Two deceased (Ana Monterrosa, Brian Lawrence)
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/2-killed-including-gunman-after-standoff-at-anaheim-senior-living-complex/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/deadly-shootings-at-anaheim-senior-living-complex-ruled-a-murder-suicide/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/person-shot-at-anaheim-apartment-complex/

On April 24, 2024, at approximately 6:10 a.m., LAPD officers initiated a pursuit of a gold Chevrolet Suburban driven by 23-year-old Germaine Smith, suspected of burglary. The chase proceeded through South Los Angeles streets until Smith's vehicle struck bicyclist Jose David Monsalve Rojas at the intersection of Hooper Avenue and 46th Street. The impact propelled Rojas over 100 feet, causing fatal injuries. Smith's vehicle continued, colliding with multiple vehicles and a telephone pole before overturning. Smith attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended. Rojas, a Colombian native who had arrived in the U.S. seven months prior, was pronounced dead at the scene. Smith was charged with murder, vehicular manslaughter, felony evading, and felony hit-and-run. He was hospitalized for back pain and died five days later; the cause of death remains under investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://abc7.com/post/lapd-releases-footage-high-speed-chase-ended-death/14880840/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/colombian-man-identified-as-cyclist-killed-by-fleeing-driver-in-los-angeles/
https://www.foxla.com/news/bodycam-video-released-south-la-pursuit-crash-killed-innocent-bicyclist

On April 19, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a duplex on the 7300 block of Arleta Court. Upon arrival, six individuals, including the victim, were safely evacuated. The man locked himself inside the residence. Deputies engaged in approximately an hour of negotiations, which ceased when the man ignited a fire within the home. Deputies attempted to rescue him by breaking windows but were unsuccessful. Firefighters arrived and extracted the unconscious man, who was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead. The domestic violence victim sustained minor injuries.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-county-domestic-violence-suspect-dies-setting-house-fire/60546502
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/barricaded-domestic-violence-individual-dies-after-house-fire-in-sacramento/
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-county-arleta-fire-domestic-violence-deadly/103-8ee55a4d-60e9-44b2-bf22-4f967f9d3df1

BWC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYCeIpdiCno

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Long Beach Police Department officers responded to a report of a man armed with a gun at MacArthur Park, located at 1321 East Anaheim Street. Upon arrival, officers identified 46-year-old Donald Washington, who matched the suspect's description, sitting on a park bench. Officers exited their vehicle with weapons drawn and issued multiple commands for Washington to remove his hands from his pockets and to drop the firearm. Washington did not comply and began to back away, repeatedly asking, "Why?" As officers continued to instruct him to drop the gun, Washington pulled a firearm from his jacket pocket. An officer then discharged their weapon, striking Washington. After falling to the ground, Washington appeared to raise the gun again, prompting the officer to fire additional rounds. Officers rendered medical aid until Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived and transported Washington to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A loaded firearm was recovered at the scene. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is conducting an independent investigation, and the Long Beach Police Department is reviewing the officers' actions to ensure compliance with departmental policies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://lbpost.com/news/crime/long-beach-police-release-video-of-officer-fatally-shooting-armed-man-at-macarthur-park
https://abc7.com/post/long-beach-police-release-bodycam-video-of-deadly-shooting-armed-suspect/14797454/
https://lbpost.com/news/crime/authorities-id-man-fatally-shot-by-police-in-long-beach-park

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department, investigating the March 3 homicide of 34-year-old Rama Alsarraj, requested assistance from the Oakland Police Department to apprehend suspect Dominique Broadt, 32, at a residence on the 1000 block of 16th Street in Oakland. As officers secured the area, Broadt emerged from the residence holding a firearm. Officers issued commands for him to drop the weapon; however, Broadt allegedly pointed the firearm at them, prompting officers to discharge their weapons, fatally striking him. A loaded firearm was recovered at the scene. The officers involved were placed on paid administrative leave, per department policy. Investigations are ongoing by the Oakland Police Department's Homicide Section, Internal Affairs Division, and the Community Police Review Agency.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.ktvu.com/news/oakland-police-kill-sacramento-homicide-suspect-barrage-of-gunfire-captured-on-camera
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-homicide-suspect-killed-oakland-police/103-fa4f2ada-8f8e-47dd-b0f6-b647cf93d311
https://sfist.com/2024/04/18/homicide-suspect-from-sacramento-shot-and-killed-by-oakland-police/

On April 16, 2024, San Diego County Sheriff's deputies initiated a pursuit of a vehicle suspected to be involved in a carjacking incident. The chase began in San Diego County and extended into Riverside County before the suspect's vehicle crashed near Deer Springs Road in San Marcos. As deputies approached the vehicle, the male suspect died by suicide. The identity of the individual has not been disclosed. No deputies were injured during the incident. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is conducting an internal review, and the Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the exact cause of death.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.sdsheriff.gov/bureaus/media-relations/news-release
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-county-domestic-violence-suspect-dies-setting-house-fire/60546502
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-county-arleta-fire-domestic-violence-deadly/103-8ee55a4d-60e9-44b2-bf22-4f967f9d3df1

On April 16, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a carjacking at gunpoint was reported in Hemet, Riverside County. Murrieta Police located the stolen Toyota Camry and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver fled southbound on Interstate 15, initiating a high-speed pursuit. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) deployed spike strips near Gopher Canyon Road, deflating the vehicle's front tires. Despite this, the suspect continued driving until crashing near the Deer Springs Road exit in Escondido. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers found the male driver deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect's identity has not been released. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident. The CHP is investigating the pursuit and crash circumstances.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/fatal-crash-on-southbound-i-15-causes-major-traffic-near-escondido/3490025/
https://patch.com/california/temecula/southbound-temecula-i-15-commute-rife-crashes-traffic-chp
https://fox5sandiego.com/traffic/crash-on-southbound-i-15-prompts-lane-closures-traffic-delays/

On April 12, 2024, at approximately 11:05 p.m., Deputy Alex Zanini of the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a white pickup truck near Merrell Road and Harper Road in Groveland for an unreadable license plate and a malfunctioning brake light. The vehicle was occupied by two individuals, including 42-year-old Shawn Karr of Coulterville.
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During the stop, the driver provided an alias and lacked a valid driver’s license. Deputy Zanini detained the driver in his patrol car after finding suspected methamphetamine on him. Deputy Zanini then informed Karr that he would be detained for officer safety during a search of the truck. Karr exited the vehicle, fled on foot, and was pursued by Deputy Zanini. A physical struggle ensued, during which Karr allegedly produced a firearm and threatened the deputy.
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Fearing for his safety, Deputy Zanini discharged his weapon, fatally striking Karr. Two loaded firearms and approximately 13 grams of methamphetamine were recovered from Karr. No other injuries were reported. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, and the California Department of Justice are conducting investigations into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.kcra.com/article/tuolumne-county-deputy-shooting-fleeing-suspect/60005648
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/tuolumne-county-sheriff-video-shooting-traffic-stop/103-4b2df0ae-206d-4493-b7dc-4f821e8732d7
https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/3340025/video-of-officer-involved-shooting-in-groveland-released.html

On April 6, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., LAPD West Valley Division officers observed a gray 2019 Lamborghini Huracán idling at a red light at the intersection of Sherman Way and Reseda Boulevard in Reseda. The driver, identified as 51-year-old Elliott Dugan, appeared to be asleep at the wheel. Officers initiated a traffic stop and, upon checking the vehicle's information, discovered that the Lamborghini had been reported stolen and that Dugan had multiple felony warrants. When officers asked Dugan to exit the vehicle, he refused and sped away westbound on Sherman Way, reaching speeds up to 113 mph. The pursuit ended abruptly when Dugan lost control and crashed into the center median near Vanalden Avenue. The impact split the vehicle into two main sections, ejecting Dugan several hundred feet from the crash site. Officers located him on a nearby sidewalk, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Debris from the collision damaged multiple parked vehicles along Sherman Way. The LAPD is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident, including a pursuit review to ensure adherence to department policies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-dies-after-crashing-stolen-lamborghini-while-fleeing-lapd/
https://abc7.com/post/lapd-video-stolen-lamborghini-huracan-crashes-police-chase-san-fernando-valley/14780438/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/local-2/stolen-lamborghini-fatal-crash-reseda/3407095/

On April 5, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the California Highway Patrol's Southern Division Organized Retail Crime Task Force was conducting an operation at the Los Cerritos Center in Cerritos, California. During this operation, officers identified three individuals suspected of engaging in criminal activity. As officers approached, the suspects attempted to flee. Two suspects—a male and a female—escaped in a vehicle but were later apprehended in Pico Rivera. The third suspect, identified as 46-year-old Mauricio Sandoval, ran through the mall's parking lot. According to authorities, Sandoval produced a firearm, prompting a CHP officer to discharge their weapon, striking him. Sandoval was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is assisting the CHP with the ongoing investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/04/08/authorities-id-man-fatally-shot-by-chp-officer-at-los-cerritos-center/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/chp-officer-involved-shooting-near-cerritos-mall/3381441/
https://abc7.com/cerritos-mall-shooting-chp/14624727/

On April 5, 2024, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office Thermal Station responded to a "man with a knife" call in the 44000 block of Vista Dunes Lane in La Quinta, California. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Ramiro Tapia Gonzales, 28, who was reportedly armed with a large knife and behaving aggressively. Deputies issued repeated commands for Gonzales to drop the weapon.

According to body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office, Gonzales advanced toward the deputies with the knife in hand, prompting one of the deputies to fire. Gonzales was struck by the gunfire and later pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an investigation into the incident. No additional information regarding the involved deputies has been disclosed at this time.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/04/08/authorities-id-man-fatally-shot-by-chp-officer-at-los-cerritos-center/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/chp-officer-involved-shooting-near-cerritos-mall/3381441/
https://abc7.com/cerritos-mall-shooting-chp/14624727/

On April 4, 2024, Riverside Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on the 3400 block of Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered 59-year-old Shawn Keal Palacat, who was allegedly armed with a knife.
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Police reported that Palacat advanced toward them, ignoring repeated commands to drop the weapon. An officer discharged their firearm, striking Palacat. Medical aid was rendered at the scene, but Palacat was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. A knife was recovered at the scene.
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The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office and the Riverside Police Department's Force Investigation Detail are conducting separate investigations into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/man-armed-with-knife-shot-and-killed-by-riverside-police/3380374/
https://abc7.com/riverside-police-shoot-kill-suspect-while-responding-to-domestic-violence-call-authorities-say/14617337/
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=435938495992028

On April 2, 2024, 17-year-old Aaron James, a foster youth from Hesperia, was fatally shot by San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies in Victorville. Days earlier, James had been involuntarily committed for self-inflicted wrist injuries but escaped during transfer to a mental health facility. He sought refuge at his sisters' foster home on the 17000 block of Forest Hills Drive. The homeowner reported him as a trespasser, citing prior disturbances. Upon arrival, deputies found James barricaded in a bathroom, armed with a knife, and threatening self-harm. After approximately 30 minutes of negotiation, deputies forcibly entered the bathroom. A confrontation ensued, during which James reportedly injured a deputy with the knife. In response, deputies deployed pepper spray and ultimately discharged their firearms, striking James. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident has intensified discussions about the adequacy of mental health resources and the role of law enforcement in crisis situations.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/southern-california-teen-killed-in-deputy-involved-shooting-identified/
https://abc7.com/san-bernardino-county-sheriffs-department-releases-bodycam-video-of-deadly-deputy-shooting-involving-teen-mental-health/14612420/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/we-have-a-mental-health-crisis-san-bernardino-county-sheriff-says-following-deputy-shooting-of-a-foster-youth/