Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Brian Rolstad
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2025, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a reported incident involving an individual in Los Angeles, California. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking and killing the individual. The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed. The incident is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: Fatalities: 1
SOURCE LINKS :
https://x.com/LAPDPIO/status/1878208941970403336
https://citizen.com/-OGLjQ9K3ItL0rq6vNvs

Fabio Cebreros
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/10/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Ontario
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed (Rookie Officer)
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander bicyclist killed by intoxicated rookie officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 10, 2025, a male bicyclist was struck and killed in Ontario, California, by a driver later identified as a rookie officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. The officer was reportedly driving under the influence at the time of the crash. The identity of the bicyclist has not been released. It is unknown whether the officer was arrested or charged. The Ontario Police Department is investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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Anissa Lawson
Age :53
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 01/05/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

Darren Hickerson
Age :61
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/05/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

Alejo Ruben Elias Jr.
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/05/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

William Clark Littlefield
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/01/2025
Location : 12000 block of Bob's Mountain Road
City : Redding
County : Shasta
State : California
Agency : Shasta County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/01/2025, Shasta County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of 52-year-old William Clark Littlefield under the influence of substances at a residence in the 12000 block of Bob's Mountain Road in Redding, California, who was reportedly threatening to blow up a vehicle and harm himself. Deputies arrived and found his parents outside. Littlefield exited the home and was engaged in a violent altercation with police. Deputies opened fire and killed him. The Shasta County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Response Team is investigating.
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Alexis Salas
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/28/2024
Location : 1200 block of East South Street
City : Anaheim
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Anaheim Police Department (APD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged robbery
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers from the Anaheim Police Department opened fire and killed a 30-year-old individual during an incident on the 1200 block of East South Street. The officers responded to a call about a possible robbery. They encountered an individual armed with what was later identified as a "realistic-looking replica firearm." The officers opened fire and killed the man, subsequently rendering first aid, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality (individual)
SOURCE LINKS :
https: //abc7.com/post/anaheim-police-shoot-kill-robbery-suspect-armed-replica-firearm-authorities-say/15719838/

Clay Uriah McLean
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/27/2024
Location : Berkshire Road
City : Bakersfield
County : Kern
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
California Highway Patrol officers escalated a chase against a motorcycle for unknown reasons that ended when the motorcycle sideswiped a car on Berkshire Road as a result of the chase. The motorcycle driver died. Police did not disclose why they undertook the fatal chase.
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Tyler Quentin Balaskovits
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/26/2024
Location : Old Sacramento Road east of Latrobe Road
City : Plymouth
County : Amador
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 26, 2024, at approximately 5:22 p.m., a California Highway Patrol officer responded to a report of a vehicle blocking the roadway on Old Sacramento Road east of Latrobe Road in Plymouth, Amador County. Some sort of confrontation ensued after the officer positioned his patrol car to block the path of Tyler Quentin Balaskovits’s pickup truck, resulting in a collision between the patrol car and the truck.
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The officer exited his vehicle and engaged Balaskovits in an unknown manner. Police state that Balaskovits was armed. The officer shot and killed him. The California Highway Patrol and the Amador County District Attorney's office are conducting the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Tyler Quentin Balaskovits)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcra.com/article/chp-officer-deadly-shooting-amador-county/63292228

Jeremy Raul Sanchez
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/24/2024
Location : 1200 block of West Cortland Avenue
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Officer(s) : Names Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by parole officer after assault
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 24, 2024, in Fresno, California, a parole officer from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) conducted a compliance check on a male parolee. During the interaction, the parolee was reportedly uncooperative, and the officer engaged him in a physical altercation. The situation escalated, and the parole officer opened fire, fatally injuring the parolee.
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The Fresno Police Department is investigating the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
Fatalities: 1 (Male parolee)
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/20/2024
Location : 5000 block of Fair Oaks Boulevard
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 20, 2024, deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a man firing a gun in the 5000 block of Fair Oaks Boulevard. Upon arrival, deputies established a perimeter around the residence. The individual locked himself inside. Police escalated a standoff. After several hours, deputies forcibly entered the residence and found the man deceased from a gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.
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Marianne Mildred Casey
Age :67
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 12/20/2024
Location : Intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street
City : La Palma
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Fullerton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 21, 2025, Fullerton Police Department officers attempted to stop a white Nissan Rogue near North Gilbert Street and West Malvern Avenue after reports of grocery store shoplifting where someone had allegedly stolen Legos. The driver continued driving. Officers escalated a high-speed chase, ran a red light at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street in La Palma, and finally crashed into a blue BMW driven by a bystander Marianne Mildred Casey who died on impact. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.laweekly.com/woman-dead-anthony-hanzel-arrested-hit-and-run-pursuit-crash-la-palma-avenue-la-palma-ca/
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/mad-as-hell-lego-thief-in-high-speed-chase-with-cops-instantly-kills-woman-in-deadly-crash-da-says/

NameNot Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/20/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Carson
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 20, 2024, authorities identified a man who died by apparent suicide during a standoff in Carson, California. The incident began when deputies responded to a call about a man with a gun inside a residence. The man barricaded himself inside, leading to a standoff that lasted several hours. During the standoff, negotiators attempted to communicate with the man, but he was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and the incident is under investigation.
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Peter Francis Hodge Jr.
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/19/2024
Location : Union Square area
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 attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Peter Francis Hodge Jr., a former Connecticut police dispatcher, was involved in a series of hit-and-run incidents in San Francisco's Union Square area. He allegedly drove onto sidewalks, striking two pedestrians—a woman and a girl—causing non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly thereafter, he struck a bicyclist, who managed to escape without serious harm. Hours later, police located Hodge near the Dior store on Post Street. During the confrontation, Hodge, dressed in his security uniform, ignored commands and eventually raised a handgun, prompting six officers to open fire, resulting in his death. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The San Francisco Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality (suspect), 2 Injuries (pedestrians)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ctinsider.com/journalinquirer/article/san-francisco-police-shooting-peter-hodge-ct-20011227.php
https://dailyvoice.com/ct/west-hartford/former-ct-dispatcher-killed-in-police-involved-shooting-after-hit-run-rampage-video/

Jose Moreno
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/16/2024
Location : 3600 block of Peck Road
City : El Monte
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : El Monte Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by Police During Disturbance Call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/16/2024, at approximately 8:45 PM, El Monte Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at a Target store in the 3600 block of Peck Road in El Monte, California. A man reportedly displayed a firearm inside the store. Officers escalated a chase after the man, who fled the scene in a black sedan.
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The man abandoned the vehicle near the 11000 block of Main Street and continued on foot. Officers pursued him on foot, and an unknown confrontation occurred. Police opened fire and killed him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Jefte Vargas Ramirez
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/16/2024
Location : 800 block of Joni Lane
City : Redlands
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by Police During Disturbance Call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/16/2024, at approximately 12:30 PM, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a man throwing rocks at vehicles in the 800 block of Joni Lane in Redlands, California. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 32-year-old Jefte Vargas Ramirez, who reportedly had rocks. Deputies opened fire, killing Ramirez, who was pronounced dead at the location.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Walter Alfredo Castillo
Age :65
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/14/2024
Location : Intersection of Bayshore Boulevard and Industrial Street
City : San Francisco
County : San Francisco
State : California
Agency : San Francisco Police Department
Officer(s) :
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/14/2024, at approximately 6:10 a.m., an on-duty San Francisco Police Department officer hit a male pedestrian at the intersection of Bayshore Boulevard and Industrial Street in San Francisco, California. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced dead. His brother alleged that he was hit and dragged by a police vehicle while at work as a bicycle messenger, and that the officer fled the scene and left him lying in the street. The incident is under active investigation by the San Francisco Police Department.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://missionlocal.org/2024/12/pedestrian-killed-sf-police-driver/
https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/pedestrian-dies-in-collision-involving-on-duty-19981949.php
https://www.yahoo.com/news/duty-san-francisco-police-officer-042821013.html

Benjamin Grube
Age :
Gender :Transgender
Race : White
Date : 12/11/2024
Location : 100 Civic Center Way
City : El Cajon
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : El Cajon Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 11, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a man drove a black 2000 Toyota Tundra onto the sidewalk outside the El Cajon Police Department headquarters at 100 Civic Center Way in El Cajon, California. The vehicle struck an officer and a tree. The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and released from Scripps Mercy Hospital.
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The man allegedly reversed the vehicle, but his actions remain unclear without further evidence. Two officers opened fire, striking Benjamin Grube. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The San Diego Police Department is leading the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/east-county-news/el-cajon-police-department-reports-officer-involved-shooting-outside-police-station
2. https://news.yahoo.com/news/investigation-underway-shooting-outside-el-212203033.html
3. https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/woman-killed-by-el-cajon-police-after-high-speed-pursuit-identified/55406/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/10/2024
Location : Interstate 5 Freeway near Artesia Boulevard
City : Buena Park
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Buena Park Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 10, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Buena Park Police Department officers responded to reports of a man walking in the lanes of the Interstate 5 Freeway near Artesia Boulevard. Officers located the individual on Artesia Boulevard and engaged in a confrontation. Police shot and killed the man. Details are unknown. The California Department of Justice and Buena Park Police Department are investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: One fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/buena-park-police-shoot-and-kill-allegedly-armed-man-walking-in-lanes-of-5-freeway/
2. https://newsantaana.com/a-possibly-armed-man-was-fatally-shot-by-police-in-buena-park/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/10/2024
Location : 7-Eleven store, 6571 E. Olympic Boulevard
City : East Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 10, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a disturbance call at a 7-Eleven store located at 6571 E. Olympic Blvd. in East Los Angeles. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a man with a handgun. Deputies shot and killed the man. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is conducting an investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: One fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/12/10/armed-man-shot-by-deputy-in-east-los-angeles/

Jose Meza
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/10/2024
Location : Highway 101 at Lewis Road offramp
City : Camarillo
County : Ventura
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/10/2024, at approximately 10:15 PM, a California Highway Patrol officer attempted to stop a silver Nissan sedan on Pleasant Valley Road near Wood Road in Camarillo for vehicle code violations. The driver, Jose Meza, did not stop. Police escalated a chase onto northbound Las Posas Road and then southbound Highway 101, reaching speeds over 100 mph. Meza attempted to exit at the Lewis Road offramp but collided with the center guardrail. He was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at Los Robles Regional Medical Center.
The incident is under investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: One fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://ktla.com/news/local-news/driver-dies-in-crash-after-leading-authorities-on-pursuit-in-ventura-county/
• https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2024/12/11/details-released-fatal-crash-during-law-enforcement-pursuit-on-highway-101-camarillo/76932060007/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/08/2024
Location : Lime Street Park
City : Hesperia
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 8, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a trespassing call at Lime Street Park in Hesperia, California. During the arrest, a man stopped breathing. Paramedics arrived and transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is conducting an investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: One fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-stops-breathing-during-arrest-in-san-bernardino-county/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/02/2024
Location : 2900 block of Oregon Court
City : Torrance
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Torrance Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 2, 2024, Torrance Police Department officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Oregon Court to investigate a report of "suspicious circumstances." Upon arriving at the scene, officers engaged with an individual, culminating in the police fatally shooting them. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Police did not disclose whether the person was armed, the number of shots fired, or the sequence of events leading to the shooting.
Aerial footage showed a white canopy covering the deceased individual near a vehicle with open doors and a trunk. Two visibly upset women arrived later and spoke with officers. The Torrance Police Department has not released the names of the officers involved or the individual who was killed.
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The Torrance Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://abc7.com/post/torrance-police-shooting-leaves-person-dead/15617140/
2. https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/lapd-gang-and-narcotics-investigation-ends-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-torrance/
3. https://www.foxla.com/news/sexual-assault-suspect-shot-and-wounded-in-police-shooting-in-torrance

Hong Ngoc Nguyen
Age :25
Gender :Female
Race : Asian
Date : 12/02/2024
Location : Intersection of Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street
City : Fountain Valley
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Fountain Valley Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/02/2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Fountain Valley Police Department initiated a pursuit of Timothy Bradford Cole II, a 43-year-old documented member of a white supremacist gang. The pursuit began after Cole allegedly set fire to a bush outside his sister's fiancé's residence in retaliation for losing custody of his children. This custody loss was reportedly initiated by his sister contacting child protective services.
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Cole fled the scene in a white Dodge Ram pickup truck. The pursuit, lasting less than a minute and covering just over a mile, ended at the intersection of Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street when Cole ran a red light and collided with a white BMW X3.
The crash killed 25-year-old bystander Hong Ngoc Nguyen, a tourist from Vietnam, who was a passenger in the BMW. Two other occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries and were transported to a local trauma center for treatment.
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Cole was apprehended at the scene and transported to a trauma center in Long Beach for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He faces multiple charges, including murder and arson. If convicted, he could face a sentence of up to 120 years in prison.
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The Orange County District Attorney's Office has highlighted Cole’s white supremacist gang affiliation and emphasized the tragic loss of an innocent life caused by his actions. The case remains under investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 2 injuries
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Last Update: 12/06/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/25-year-old-woman-killed-police-pursuit-arson-suspect-fountain-valley/3573677/
https://www.foxla.com/news/white-supremacist-charged-murder-arson-after-police-chase-crash-kills-tourist-fountain-valley

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/01/2024
Location : 1000 block of West MacArthur Boulevard
City : Santa Ana
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Santa Ana Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police when seen with replica gun
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/01/2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Santa Ana Police Department officers responded to reports of a man with a firearm in the 1000 block of West MacArthur Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male suspect holding what appeared to be a loaded rifle. The man did not comply. An officer discharged their firearm and shot and killed the man. Subsequent investigation revealed that the “weapon” was a plastic replica. The man had been unarmed. The incident is under investigation by the Santa Ana Police Department's Homicide Unit 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: 12/02/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/santa-ana-officer-shoots-kills-man-holding-fake-rifle/
2. https://www.yahoo.com/news/santa-ana-officer-shoots-kills-034519922.html
3. https://www.yahoo.com/news/santa-ana-police-fatally-shoot-064647413.html

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/28/2024
Location : Intersection of Tully Road and South King Road
City : San Jose
County : Santa Clara
State : California
Agency : San Jose Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/28/2024, around 2:30 a.m., San Jose Police officers identified a stolen 2015 Honda Accord and attempted to initiate a traffic stop near Story Road and King Road. The driver of the Honda fled, prompting a police pursuit. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a light pole at the intersection of Tully Road and South King Road.
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As a result of the police pursuit, the fleeing vehicle crashed, causing the death of a juvenile rear passenger. The juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and two additional passengers, also juveniles, sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The incident remains under investigation by the San Jose Police Department and other relevant agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality (rear passenger)
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Last update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/11/28/one-juvenile-dead-three-others-injured-after-south-bay-pursuit-of-stolen-car-ends-in-crash/
2. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/san-jose-police-pursuit-fatal-crash-17612345.php
3. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/juvenile-killed-three-injured-in-san-jose-police-chase/2761234/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/28/2024
Location : Near Lambert Road and the 57 Freeway
City : Brea
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Brea Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during a confrontation following a possible DUI crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 28, 2024, Brea Police Department officers responded to reports of a possible DUI driver near Lambert Road and the 57 Freeway. Upon arrival, officers found the vehicle against a retaining wall in the westbound lanes of Lambert Road, just east of the freeway. Officers made contact with the driver, and shortly thereafter shot and killed him. The driver was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation by the Orange County District Attorney's Office, as per department policy.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality
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Last update: November 29, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-shot-by-brea-police-after-possible-dui-crash-dies/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/suspected-dui-driver-shot-killed-204238280.html
https://hoodline.com/2024/11/brea-police-shoot-suspected-dui-driver-following-altercation-near-57-freeway-victim-pronounced-dead-at-hospital/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/28/2024
Location : Near Saratoga Los Gatos Road and Via Colina
City : Saratoga
County : Santa Clara
State : California
Agency : Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/28/2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to stop a white Hyundai Elantra near South De Anza Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, believing it was stolen from San Jose. The driver was seen wearing a face mask and hooded sweater. Police escalated a chase that ended when the Elantra crashed into a tree near Saratoga Los Gatos Road and Via Colina in Saratoga. The male driver fled on foot but was apprehended nearby. A male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while two female passengers and the driver sustained injuries and were hospitalized. The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialist (STARS) Team is investigating the collision.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality, 3 injuries
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Last Update: 12/02/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/santa-clara-sheriff-pursuit-fatal-crash-boy-killed-juveniles-injured-cupertino-saratoga/
2. https://www.ktvu.com/news/boy-stolen-car-dies-after-south-bay-pursuit-ends-crash
3. https://patch.com/california/saratoga/1-dead-after-police-chase-stolen-vehicle-ends-crash

Aundre Jones
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/26/2024
Location : West Adams
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during televised high-speed chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/26/2024, Los Angeles police initiated a pursuit of Aundre Jones, who was reportedly sought for a domestic violence-related incident. The chase ended in the West Adams area. Jones allegedly fired shots on the officers. Police opened fire, fatally striking Jones. Initial reports state Jones was armed with two handguns during the encounter, and was engaged in a shootout with police after he exited his vehicle. Police shot and killed him. An LAPD helicopter was deployed during the chase, and several patrol vehicles participated while LAPD in collaboration with media turned it into a live broadcast spectacle known to happen in Los Angeles during which police often play a performative media role which may influence the outcome as police are expected by a large TV audience to render decisive results.
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Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) who also conducted the pursuit and fatal shooting is in charge of investigating itself in this case. No other investigative agencies have been provided so far.
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Last update: 11/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://abc7.com/post/los-angeles-chase-suspect-aundre-jones-dies-after-shootout-lapd-west-adams/15596690/
2. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/armed-domestic-violence-suspect-shot-after-chase-by-l-a-police-on-live-tv-dies/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/25/2024
Location : Crows Landing Road near South 7th Street
City : Modesto
County : Stanislaus
State : California
Agency : Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/25/2024, Stanislaus County deputies initiated a pursuit in Modesto to apprehend a 40-year-old man wanted for assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, and other charges. Police escalated the chase after the individual drove away from an attempted stop near Crows Landing Road and Boulder Avenue. Police escalagted a chase up to 140 mph that ended with the man colliding with another vehicle at Crows Landing Road and South 7th Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Three occupants of the other vehicle—a man, a woman, and a child—sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospitals for treatment. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcra.com/article/man-dies-crash-sheriffs-pursuit-modesto/45465478
https://www.fox40.com/news/local-news/man-dies-after-crashing-into-vehicle-during-sheriffs-pursuit-in-modesto/
https://www.goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/62383-stanislaus-county-sheriff-s-office-reports-man-killed-in-collision-during-pursuit-family-of-three-injured

Cristina Laarni David
Age :46
Gender :Female
Race : Asian
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : 20500 W. Saticoy Street near Saticoy and Mason Avenue
City : Winnetka
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cristina David, a 46-year-old West Hills resident, was fatally struck during a four-vehicle collision initiated by a Los Angeles Police Department pursuit on 11/23/2024. The LAPD initiated the chase after discovering a vehicle's license plate did not match its registration. The fleeing vehicle collided with David's westbound car at the intersection of Saticoy Street and Mason Avenue, triggering a chain reaction involving four cars. Cristina David was pronounced dead at the scene. Three additional individuals suffered minor injuries. The names and conditions of those injured remain undisclosed.
The investigation into this incident is being conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department's Traffic Division.
Last update: 11/27/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/11/23/one-killed-in-four-vehicle-crash-after-reported-police-chase-in-winnetka/
https://abc7.com/winnetka-police-chase-crash-fatal-los-angeles/13985768/
https://www.dailynews.com/2024/11/23/woman-killed-in-four-vehicle-crash-during-police-pursuit-in-winnetka/

Brandon Boyd
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/19/2024
Location : 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue, near First Church of Long Beach
City : Long Beach
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Long Beach Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/19/2024, Long Beach police responded to reports of a man armed with a gun in the 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue near the First Church of Long Beach. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation by involving a Mental Evaluation Team and a hostage negotiator. Police deployed SWAT personnel and used a flashbang grenade during a two-and-a-half-hour standoff.
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Boyd reportedly displayed a firearm, prompting an exchange of gunfire with officers. Four officers opened fire. Boyd was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.
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One officer sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was treated at a local hospital and released. The incident is under investigation, and the man’s identity remains undisclosed pending notification of next of kin.
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Body-worn camera footage of the event is under review and will be released in the coming days. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is independently investigating the shooting alongside the Long Beach Police Department’s internal review.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-19/police-shooting-long-beach
https://www.abc7.com/long-beach-police-shooting-11-19-2024/
https://mynewsla.com/life/2024/11/19/one-person-killed-officer-injured-in-long-beach-shooting/
https://www.longbeachlocalnews.com

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/16/2024
Location : Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died in custody from unknown causes
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/16/2024, Sacramento Police officers responded to a trespassing complaint at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex involving a woman believed to be unhoused. Earlier in the day, officers had offered her transportation to a shelter, but she declined assistance. Officers returned the next day and arrested the woman for trespassing. During her arrest, an altercation occurred before she was handcuffed and placed in the backseat of a patrol car. While in police custody, she became unresponsive. Officers transported her to a nearby hospital, where she remained until 11/24/2024, when she was pronounced dead.
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The Sacramento Police Department has initiated a death-in-custody investigation to determine the cause and circumstances of her death.
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The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is overseeing the investigation.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcra.com/article/woman-unresponsive-custody-dies-sacramento
https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/sacramento-police-in-custody-death
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article-sacramento-police-death-investigation

Victor Rendon Jr.
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/15/2024
Location : Leland Avenue
City : Spring Valley
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego Police Department
Officer(s) : Evan Carey, Chalit Carranto, homas Cook, Darryl Patmon, Frank Spinelli, Derek Trumbo, Manuel Zamora
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/15/2024, officers from the San Diego Police Department responded to reports of an individual discharging a firearm in a backyard on Leland Avenue in Spring Valley, San Diego County, California. Upon arrival, police encountered 34-year-old Victor Rendon Jr., who was reportedly involved in an armed disturbance. Law enforcement fired on Rendon, resulting in his death.
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Body-worn camera footage released by the San Diego Sheriff's Department reportedly shows officers approaching the scene and engaging with Rendon, but specific details about the interaction leading to the shooting remain unclear.
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INVeSTIGATION: The incident is currently under investigation by the San Diego Police Department.
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Last update: 11/28/2024
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The San Diego Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident.
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Last update: November 27, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-pd-investigating-deputy-involved-shooting-in-east-county/3677986/
http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sheriff-releases-video-suspect-shot-and-killed-spring-valley
https://fox5sandiego.com/video/man-killed-in-deputy-involved-shooting/10224055/

Israel Price
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/14/2024
Location : Hillhurst Drive and Ashfield
City : Carmichael
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during SWAT standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 14, 2024, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at a residence near Hillhurst Drive and Ashfield in Carmichael, California. The individual, identified as 24-year-old Israel Price, who was a security guard, had reportedly fired a gun during an argument. After the disturbance, Price retreated to the residence, leading to a prolonged SWAT standoff.
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The SWAT team, equipped with ballistic helmets, vests, and shields, arrived at the scene. They were armed with assault rifles and less-lethal options and used armored vehicles and tactical entry tools to secure the perimeter. Authorities also cordoned off nearby streets and evacuated the neighborhood for safety.
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Negotiators attempted to de-escalate the situation, but Price reportedly fired his weapon at deputies. SWAT officers responded by returning fire, fatally wounding Price. The standoff lasted approximately six hours. Two 9mm handguns were recovered at the scene. No law enforcement officers were injured during the operation.
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The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, and the County’s Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board are conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/israel-price-man-killed-sacramento-county-deputies-standoff/103-9ed79acf-e187-45c0-992a-3bdf8a277e57
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article280611097.html
https://apps.sacda.org/releases/swat-incident-summary/?id=20241114

Christopher Farrell
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/13/2024
Location : West Juniper Street and Kettner
City : San Diego
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after double homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Christopher Farrell, a 26-year-old former security guard, fatally shot Rachael Martinez and Jose Medina, who were in their car near the San Diego Courthouse. The couple had recently sought a restraining order against Farrell. After fleeing the scene, Farrell was pursued by police and later encountered hiding behind an electrical box. Police escalated the situation, leading Farrell to fire at officers, resulting in a gunfight in which he was killed. Farrell had been previously arrested on charges including domestic violence in relation to his prior relationship with Martinez.
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Investigation: The San Diego Police Department is overseeing the investigation, which will be reviewed by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/victims-suspect-killed-in-little-italy-shooting-identified/
https://www.sandiego.gov/news-center/sdpd-reports-fatal-shooting

Albert Jose Rodriguez, Jr.
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : West 7th Street
City : San Bernardino
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Bernardino Sheriff's deputies stopped Albert Jose Rodriguez Jr. for multiple traffic violations. As officers attempted to arrest him, Rodriguez drove away in his vehicle and an officer became trapped. Rodriguez allegedly reached for a concealed firearm. The officer shot him. Rodriguez was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. One officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is under investigation by the San Bernardino Police Department and the District Attorney's Office.
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Investigation: The San Bernardino Police Department is handling the investigation, with oversight by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newsminimalist.com/articles/san-bernardino-officer-fatally-shoots-armed-driver-during-traffic-stop-a31d58a3
https://inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=76146

Name Not Disclosed
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/27/2024
Location : San Elijo Road at Ledge Street
City : San Marcos
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Diego Police initiated a pursuit of a vehicle for unknown reasons. The driver crashed, causing the vehicle to roll over and partially eject him. He died from injuries sustained in the crash. The identity of the driver has not been disclosed, and further details are not yet known.
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Investigation: The investigation is being conducted by the San Diego Police Department.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/27/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-hydrant-electrical-box-during-short-pursuit/
https://patch.com/california/san-diego/man-killed-san-marcos-crash

James Marshall
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/26/2024
Location : 8th Avenue and Monte Verde Street
City : Carmel-by-the-Sea
County : Monterey
State : California
Agency : Carmel Police Department
Officer(s) : Rene Guevara, Gerald Maldonado
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun" call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On the afternoon of October 26, 2024, James Marshall was seen walking through Carmel-by-the-Sea carrying what appeared to be an AR-15 rifle and a crowbar. Police responded to a call reporting a "man with a gun," and officers quickly arrived on scene. Officers Rene Guevara and Gerald Maldonado confronted Marshall. The situation escalated quickly, and both officers fired their weapons, fatally striking Marshall. After the incident, it was determined that the AR-15 Marshall was carrying was a BB gun, not a real firearm. There were no reports of Marshall threatening anyone during the incident.
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The investigation is ongoing, and the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is overseeing the case.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksbw.com/article/neighbors-carmel-react-to-rare-shooting-suspect-by-the-sea-deadly/62721939
https://www.montereyherald.com/2024/10/25/man-fatally-shot-in-carmel-by-police/
https://www.ksbw.com/article/da-releases-body-camera-video-armed-man-killed-carmel-police/62787490
BWC:
https://www.ksbw.com/article/da-releases-body-camera-video-armed-man-killed-carmel-police/62787490

Andy Morales
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/26/2024
Location : S 8th Street and E Verrue Avenue
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 26, 2024, Fresno Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire in the area of S 8th Street and E Verrue Avenue. Approximately an hour after officers arrived, Andy Morales, identified as the presumed shooter, returned to the location. Police reported that Morales fired a shot at an officer, injuring them. In response, the officer shot Morales, who later died from his injuries. The officer who was injured was transported to the hospital, but is expected to recover.
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The investigation into the shooting is being handled by the Fresno Police Department, in collaboration with the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc30.com/post/officer-involved-southeast-fresno-shooting-injured-police-say/15474468/
https://kmph.com/news/local/fresno-police-involved-in-shooting-call-for-3-ambulances
