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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/

On March 30, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's East Los Angeles Station responded to reports of a woman screaming for help and being followed by a van in the 1500 block of North Herbert Avenue, Unincorporated Los Angeles. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a Hispanic female adult who reported that her boyfriend had just assaulted her. While interviewing the woman, deputies observed a green Honda van, driven by 44-year-old Adrian Agustin Pilar of Los Angeles, traveling southbound on Herbert Avenue toward City Terrace Drive. Deputies followed Pilar to the end of a cul-de-sac in the 3900 block of East Snow Drive. Exiting their patrol vehicle, deputies detained Pilar at gunpoint and issued commands for him to stop his vehicle. Pilar made a three-point turn and began driving toward the deputies, ignoring repeated commands to stop. As he continued to advance toward one of the deputies, a deputy-involved shooting occurred. Pilar sustained gunshot wounds to the upper torso. Deputies administered first aid until Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics arrived. Pilar was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. One deputy was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the incident. No other individuals were injured. The LASD Homicide Bureau is conducting an investigation, with oversight from the Office of the Inspector General, Internal Affairs Bureau, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Justice System Integrity Division.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

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https://2urbangirls.com/2024/04/authorities-id-man-killed-by-deputy-in-east-l-a/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:LA_County_Deputies_Fatally_Shoot_Domestic_Assault_Suspect_in_East_Los_Angeles.webm

On March 28, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., California Highway Patrol officers observed a black Kia K900 traveling southbound on Perris Boulevard in Moreno Valley without headlights and running a red light at the intersection with Sunnymead Boulevard. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, initiating a pursuit. The vehicle reached speeds up to 90 mph, driving recklessly through various streets. While heading eastbound on the 25000 block of Gentian Avenue, the driver lost control and collided with two parked vehicles. The crash trapped three passengers inside the Kia, requiring extrication by emergency responders. All three passengers were transported to Riverside University Health System Medical Center with major injuries. One passenger, identified as 19-year-old Villalon Ramirez, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Steven Israel Corona of Moreno Valley, was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence resulting in injuries, and felony evading with great bodily injury. He posted a $250,000 bond and was released from custody later that day.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://onscene.tv/passenger-killed-in-moreno-valley-pursuit-driver-faces-charges/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/03/29/man-who-crashed-killing-passenger-during-police-chase-bails-out-of-jail/
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/villalon-ramirez-killed-moreno-valley-car-accident-gentian-avenue

On March 27, 2024, at approximately 3:23 a.m., the Riverside County Sheriff's Office SWAT team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of North Vista Way in Colton, targeting 55-year-old David Leslie Genereux, suspected of involvement in multiple armed robberies. Upon arrival, deputies made several announcements for the occupants to exit the home. A woman emerged and was detained without incident; however, Genereux remained inside and opened fire on the deputies. The SWAT team returned fire. After the exchange, deputies entered the residence and found Genereux deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Two AR-15-style rifles and a handgun were recovered at the scene. No deputies were injured during 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.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/bodycam-footage-shows-heavily-armed-suspect-open-fire-on-riverside-county-deputies/
https://abc7.com/post/bodycam-video-shows-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-in-colton/14814548/
https://hoodline.com/2024/03/riverside-deputy-shoots-armed-suspect-during-colton-home-warrant-service-investigation-underway/

On March 27, 2024, at approximately 7:51 a.m., Pacifica Police Department officers responded to a 911 call from a 23-year-old man reporting that his mother, 50-year-old Michelle Arrais, had shot him inside their apartment on the 2500 block of Francisco Boulevard. The son stated he was awakened by gunshots before Arrais entered his bedroom and shot him twice. Upon arrival, officers observed Arrais attempting to leave the apartment complex in a white SUV. When officers ordered her to stop, she allegedly pointed a firearm at them, prompting Corporal Hayden Fry and Officer Kevin Contreras to discharge their service weapons, fatally wounding her. A loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun and four boxes of ammunition were recovered from her vehicle. Inside the apartment, officers found the family dog deceased from apparent gunshot wounds, believed to have been inflicted by Arrais prior to shooting her son. The son was located hiding in a locked bathroom, treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and later released from the hospital. The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office conducted an investigation and concluded that the officers' use of lethal force was legally justifiable self-defense and defense of others, resulting in no criminal charges against them.
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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/sanfrancisco/news/pacifica-fatal-police-shooting-woman-suspected-shooting-son-id-video-released-francisco-blvd/
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/woman-dies-in-pacifica-allegedly-shot-son-19372266.php
https://www.smcgov.org/da/news/pacifica-police-department-officer-involved-shooting-michelle-arrais-march-27-2024

On March 26, 2024, at approximately 5:09 p.m., Fullerton Police Department officers responded to a reported bank robbery at the Wells Fargo branch located at 141 W. Bastanchury Road. The suspect, identified as 57-year-old Scott William Thompson, entered the bank wearing a mask and claimed to possess a bomb contained within a white box. He demanded $58,000 from the teller, threatening to detonate the device if his demands were not met. At the time, the bank was occupied by employees and at least one customer. Officers arrived on the scene within two minutes and established communication with bank employees via telephone. Approximately ten minutes into the incident, employees informed officers that they had placed the demanded money into a box labeled "DPS" and that Thompson would be exiting the bank shortly. Upon exiting the bank holding the white box, officers issued commands for Thompson to stop and raise his hands. Thompson failed to comply and began walking back toward the bank entrance. Fearing that he might re-enter the bank with an explosive device, officers discharged their firearms, fatally wounding him. The Orange County Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad was dispatched to assess the potential threat. They determined that the device was a facsimile, constructed to resemble an actual explosive but incapable of detonation. No officers, bank employees, or customers were injured during the incident. Subsequent investigations revealed that Thompson had an extensive criminal history, including prior federal convictions for armed bank robbery and escape, and was on federal probation for armed bank robbery at the time of the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://abc7.com/fullerton-police-video-deadly-officer-shooting-wells-fargo-bank/14735647/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-claiming-to-have-explosive-device-shot-by-police-outside-wells-fargo-in-fullerton/
https://www.cityoffullerton.com/Home/Components/News/News/383/1314

On March 23, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety officers responded to a 911 call reporting a partially naked man armed with a knife at the Plaza Del Rey mobile home park, located at 1225 Vienna Drive. The caller, later identified as 19-year-old Emmanuel Perez Becerra, was experiencing a mental health crisis and had contacted emergency services on himself. Upon arrival, officers encountered Perez Becerra, who was naked from the waist down and holding a kitchen knife. Officers repeatedly commanded him to drop the weapon. Initially, Perez Becerra walked away but then turned and advanced toward Officer Kevin Lemos, disregarding commands to stop. Officer Lemos discharged his firearm twice, striking Perez Becerra. Officers administered first aid until paramedics arrived. Perez Becerra was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident is under investigation by the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety and the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. Officer Lemos was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome. Perez Becerra's family reported that he had been struggling with mental health issues, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.kqed.org/news/11981317/sunnyvale-police-release-body-cam-footage-of-last-weeks-fatal-shooting
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/sunnyvale-police-detail-deadly-shooting-of-19-year-old-man/
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/sunnyvale-police-shooting-department-of-public-safety/

On March 23, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., a deputy from the Hesperia Police Department, a division of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, attempted a traffic stop on 52-year-old Keith Vinyard, who had an outstanding felony warrant for domestic violence. Vinyard failed to yield, leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit through Hesperia. The chase concluded in a desert area southeast of the 15400 block of Halinor Street, near the California Aqueduct. At the termination point, Vinyard allegedly refused to comply with deputies' commands and threatened to shoot them. As additional deputies arrived, Vinyard reportedly armed himself with a large metal object, prompting a lethal force encounter. Deputies discharged their firearms, striking Vinyard. Despite immediate medical aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Department of Justice is investigating the incident pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506, which mandates state oversight of officer-involved shootings resulting in the death of unarmed civilians. In July 2024, Vinyard's wife and five children filed a wrongful death lawsuit against San Bernardino County, the Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Shannon Dicus, and unnamed deputies, alleging that Vinyard was unarmed at the time of the shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.vvng.com/deputy-fatally-shoots-52-year-old-domestic-violence-suspect-after-pursuit-in-hesperia/
https://sbcsentinel.com/2024/07/drily-observed/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/keith-vinyard-memorial

On March 23, 2024, at approximately 8:15 a.m., Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call reporting that 38-year-old Christopher Gilmore was experiencing a mental health crisis and self-harming with a knife at a residence on the 6500 block of Campanile Street in Rio Linda. Upon arrival, deputies found Gilmore's family members outside the home; they informed the deputies that Gilmore, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was inside the garage armed with a knife and had expressed suicidal intentions. Deputies attempted to negotiate with Gilmore, urging him to exit the garage unarmed. Despite these efforts, Gilmore emerged holding a knife and advanced toward the deputies. After issuing multiple commands to drop the weapon, deputies deployed less-lethal shotgun rounds, which failed to stop his approach. As Gilmore came within several feet of the deputies, one deputy discharged his service weapon, striking Gilmore multiple times. Deputies administered first aid, but Gilmore was pronounced dead at the scene. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office stated that the use of lethal force was in response to Gilmore's continued advancement with a weapon despite non-lethal interventions. However, Gilmore's family disputes this account, asserting that he was holding a small disposable razor and posed no threat to the deputies. They have released home surveillance footage of the incident and filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Sacramento County, alleging excessive use of force and inadequate handling of a mental health crisis.
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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/sacramento/christopher-gilmore-rio-linda-killed-sacramento-county-deputy-lawsuit/103-9e4ed279-ebd1-4519-8e40-7a6cc19b4147
https://www.kcra.com/article/rio-linda-man-killed-by-deputy-family-calls-for-change/60364417
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/man-holding-knife-shot-killed-by-deputies-in-rio-linda/

Family release of video:
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article287356025.html

On March 19, 2024, at approximately 12:22 a.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a man attempting to open apartment and car doors and activating a fire alarm in the 10100 block of Foothill Boulevard in Rancho Cucamonga. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 32-year-old Mohd Hijaz, who was reportedly behaving erratically and sitting in a bush while screaming. Deputies called for paramedics and, from a distance, inquired if Hijaz needed assistance. At that point, Hijaz allegedly charged at the deputies and, during the ensuing attempt to detain him, struck one deputy in the face. He was subsequently restrained and transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has initiated an investigation into the incident, and an autopsy, including toxicology tests, is planned to determine the cause of death. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential use of excessive force during the arrest, with bystanders reporting that a deputy forcefully slammed Hijaz's head to the pavement prior to his death. Given that the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office operates under the Sheriff's Department, questions have arisen about the impartiality of the autopsy, particularly regarding the examination for skull and brain injuries. This incident occurred ten days after the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old autistic boy by San Bernardino deputies in Apple Valley, prompting further scrutiny of the department's use of force protocols.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://sbcsentinel.com/2024/03/man-dead-in-encounter-with-sheriffs-deputies-in-rc-2/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/socal-man-accused-of-assaulting-sheriffs-deputy-dies-in-custody/
https://hoodline.com/2024/03/rancho-cucamonga-man-dies-following-confrontation-with-deputies-investigation-underway/

On March 21, 2024, at approximately 5:10 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, in conjunction with the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, executed a search and arrest warrant at an apartment complex in the 7900 block of Reseda Boulevard, targeting 39-year-old Zeff Rocco, a suspect in a series of armed robberies. Upon arrival, officers attempted to contact Rocco via telephone, instructing him to surrender. Instead, Rocco emerged onto a third-story balcony armed with a 5.56 caliber semiautomatic "ghost gun" rifle, loaded with 39 rounds and equipped with an additional loaded magazine. He then jumped from the balcony to the ground below, dropping the rifle in the process. As Rocco attempted to retrieve the weapon, officers issued commands for him to stop. When he failed to comply and reached for the rifle, officers discharged their firearms, striking him. Rocco was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident. The LAPD's Force Investigation Division is conducting a comprehensive review of the officer-involved shooting.
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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/robbery-suspect-shot-by-police-in-reseda
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-dies-following-l-a-p-d-swat-officer-involved-shooting/
https://abc7.com/lapd-bodycam-video-armed-man-jumps-off-balcony-deadly-shooting/14724417/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/burglary-suspect-fatally-shot-lapd-officers-serving-warrant/
https://abc7.com/lapd-shoots-kills-suspect-armed-with-rifle-after-serving-warrant-in-reseda/14554253/
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/california/55234-suspect-killed-in-los-angeles-officer-involved-shooting-after-jumping-from-a-balcony-with-an-assault-rifle
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/03/22/authorities-id-armed-man-killed-in-lapd-shooting-in-reseda-area-2/
https://hoodline.com/2024/03/armed-robbery-suspect-killed-by-swat-in-los-angeles-during-early-morning-operation/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/03/22/authorities-id-armed-man-killed-in-lapd-shooting-in-reseda-area/

On March 19, 2024, at approximately 12:22 a.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a man attempting to open apartment and car doors and activating a fire alarm in the 10100 block of Foothill Boulevard in Rancho Cucamonga. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 32-year-old Mohd Hijaz, who was reportedly behaving erratically and sitting in a bush while screaming. Deputies called for paramedics and, from a distance, inquired if Hijaz needed assistance. At that point, Hijaz allegedly charged at the deputies and, during the ensuing attempt to detain him, struck one deputy in the face. He was subsequently restrained and transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has initiated an investigation into the incident, and an autopsy, including toxicology tests, is planned to determine the cause of death. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential use of excessive force during the arrest, with bystanders reporting that a deputy forcefully slammed Hijaz's head to the pavement prior to his death. Given that the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office operates under the Sheriff's Department, questions have arisen about the impartiality of the autopsy, particularly regarding the examination for skull and brain injuries. This incident occurred ten days after the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old autistic boy by San Bernardino deputies in Apple Valley, prompting further scrutiny of the department's use of force protocols.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

Only ten days prior San Bernardino deputies had killed a 15-year-old autistic boy in his own home.

https://sbcsentinel.com/2024/03/man-dead-in-encounter-with-sheriffs-deputies-in-rc-2/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/socal-man-accused-of-assaulting-sheriffs-deputy-dies-in-custody/
https://hoodline.com/2024/03/rancho-cucamonga-man-dies-following-confrontation-with-deputies-investigation-underway/

A fight broke out at Stagg High School among 4 students. The SRO showed up and one of the teens, Xavier Martinez, fled and jumped in the water where he drowned.

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/stockton-xavier-martinez-calaveras-river-stagg-high-school/103-d2fb712e-76d6-4903-bede-c5a7a771487e

On March 19, 2024, at approximately 9:18 p.m., deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Lakewood Station responded to a residence in the 15900 block of Indiana Avenue in Paramount regarding a restraining order violation. The victim reported that her ex-boyfriend, 40-year-old Jose Acosta, had violated a protective order by arriving at her residence and demanding entry. Deputies located Acosta driving an orange Pontiac vehicle stopped in the eastbound lanes of Artesia Boulevard at Downey Avenue in Long Beach. As deputies positioned their vehicles behind Acosta's car to initiate a traffic stop, he suddenly reversed at high speed, crashing into the front end of a patrol vehicle with such force that both vehicles became inoperable. Acosta then exited his vehicle holding a knife with an approximate three-inch blade. Despite deputies' commands to drop the weapon, Acosta advanced toward them, prompting a deputy-involved shooting. Acosta sustained gunshot wounds to the torso and was pronounced dead at the scene. One deputy was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the collision. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau is conducting an investigation 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://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Transparency_031924_LKD_DIS_Acosta_Jose_Summary_032724.pdf
https://abc7.com/lasd-releases-video-after-deputies-shoot-kill-armed-man-who-crashed-pontiac-into-patrol-vehicle-in-long-beach-bellflower-border/14692710/
https://lbpost.com/news/crime/authorities-identify-man-shot-to-death-by-sheriffs-deputies-in-long-beach-area
Bodycam Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXyE8EXvxU8

El Cerrito PD chased a pickup truck allegedly involved in trying to burglarize a business. Police chased the vehicle at high speeds on the I-580 until it crashed into 2 other vehicles, killing an uninvolved bystander. Police alleges that they called off the chase just before the wrong-way crash.

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/fatal-collision-on-i-580-closes-left-lanes/

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/victim-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-following-police-pursuit-tuesday-identified/

A woman called 911 to report a domestic violence situation involving Miguel Gomez against whom she had a protective order. Police arrived, allege he had a gun, and shot and killed him.

https://abc7news.com/man-shot-killed-campbell-police-armed-suspect-domestic-violence/14545792/

On 03/15/2024, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) were dispatched to El Tio Tono Market near Pomeroy Street and N. Eastman Avenue in Los Angeles following reports of a man harassing customers, initially with a metal stick, later updated to a report of him having a "black handgun." Deputies encountered 28-year-old Martin Sebastian outside the market. According to LASD, Sebastian pointed an alleged gun at the deputies They shot and killed him. Sebastian was struck multiple times and died at the scene. The "gun" had been a plastic replica.
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The California Department of Justice's California Police Shooting Investigation Team is conducting an independent investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

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On 03/14/2024, Francisco Nunez, a 38-year-old father of eight, was reportedly involved in an incident with deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). Nunez was in a vehicle identified by LASD as possibly stolen. Two individuals fled the vehicle, leaving behind a 14-year-old boy, who was shot in the chest and legs by LASD deputies but survived. Eyewitnesses, including the boy, reported that LASD deputies handcuffed and beat Nunez at the scene.
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Five days later, Nunez was found deceased 250 feet from the location of the alleged assault, with blood in his mouth, hands, and pants, as well as visible bruises and burn marks on his body. LASD claimed Nunez had never been in custody and cited methamphetamine toxicity as the cause of death. However, the coroner disputed this, telling Nunez's family the death was consistent with injuries from a physical altercation.
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The investigation was conducted internally by LASD, with deputies Rivas and Leopoldo Sanchez, known for affiliations with the LASD deputy gang "Banditos," reportedly involved. The deputies who allegedly detained and beat Nunez, Simi and Quesada, were from the Lancaster LASD station, which has faced previous allegations of misconduct.
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The Nunez family has reported ongoing harassment by LASD deputies, who have been observed sitting in front of their homes and yelling obscenities at them.
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The investigation into Francisco Nunez's death is being conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Homicide Bureau. The case is led by Detectives Rivas and Leopoldo Sanchez. Detective Sanchez has been identified as an associate of the Banditos, a deputy gang within the LASD.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://lapublicpress.org/2024/05/francisco-nunez-was-last-seen-in-lasd-custody-he-turned-up-dead-five-days-later/
https://me.lacounty.gov/2024/press-releases/cause-and-manner-of-death-determined-for-francisco-nunez-jr/
https://laopinion.com/2024/05/08/forense-contradice-la-version-oficial-de-la-muerte-del-pandillero-francisco-nunez/
https://lapublicpress.org/2024/07/nunez-witness-shot-lasd-east-la-lancaster/
https://davisvanguard.org/2024/04/community-holds-candlelight-vigil-after-latino-father-found-dead-in-custody-group-blames-los-angeles-deputies/
https://lapublicpress.org/2024/07/nunez-witness-shot-lasd-east-la-lancaster/
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24678780-nunez-tort-claim
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LASD_deputy_gangs
https://lapublicpress.org/2024/05/francisco-nunez-was-last-seen-in-lasd-custody-he-turned-up-dead-five-days-later/
https://x.com/IncarcerNation/status/1811357133230792826

On March 12, 2024, law enforcement officers from the Santa Rosa Police Department, Petaluma Police Department, and the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office SWAT team engaged in a standoff at the Best Western motel located at 200 S. McDowell Blvd in Petaluma. The subject, identified as 55-year-old John Rector, was wanted for felony domestic violence, felony vehicle pursuit, felony arson, and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.
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Officers attempted to serve arrest and search warrants, during which Rector barricaded himself in a motel room, made threats against officers, and discharged his firearm multiple times. After hours of negotiation and the deployment of tear gas, officers heard a muffled gunshot from within the room. Upon entry, they found Rector with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries on March 15, 2024.
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No officers or civilians were injured during the incident. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is conducting a full death investigation to determine the exact manner and cause of death.
CBS NEWS
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/domestic-violence-suspect-in-standoff-with-police-in-petaluma-motel-room-died-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://www.ksro.com/2024/03/13/standoff-at-petaluma-motel-ends-with-suspect-shooting-himself/
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/domestic-violence-suspect-in-critical-condition-following-santa-rosa-police-standoff/

On March 12, 2024, at approximately 11:18 AM, 67-year-old John Drozd was crossing the 300 block of N. Tustin Street in Orange, California, when he was fatally struck by a vehicle involved in a high-speed police chase conducted by the Orange Police Department. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was apprehended shortly thereafter. The Orange Police Department is investigating the incident.

• https://abc7.com/orange-pedestrian-killed-dui-suspect-leads-police-in-chase/14517847/

On March 11, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., an Upland police officer observed a vehicle traveling west on 9th Street near Grove Avenue without a front license plate. When the officer attempted a traffic stop, the driver accelerated, reaching speeds up to 100 mph. The officer allegedly did not pursue but alerted other units. The vehicle was later spotted entering downtown Upland, where the driver lost control at the intersection of 9th Street and 2nd Avenue, crashing into a tree near a gazebo. The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire, and the driver, identified as 35-year-old Adam Ulrich of Victorville, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. Two officers sustained minor burn injuries during the incident. The Upland Police Department is handling the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/inland_empire_news/man-is-killed-in-traffic-collision-in-upland-on-march-11/article_0fec5b1e-e0a0-11ee-a860-2f87b3b5220e.html

https://rtmlawfirm.com/tragic-crash-in-downtown-upland-results-in-fatality-and-injuries-upland-ca/

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/inland_empire_news/man-is-killed-in-traffic-collision-in-upland-on-march-11/article_0fec5b1e-e0a0-11ee-a860-2f87b3b5220e.html https://rtmlawfirm.com/tragic-crash-in-downtown-upland-results-in-fatality-and-injuries-upland-ca/chase crash

On 03/10/2024, at approximately 1:10 p.m., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call at the 200 block of East Beardsley Avenue in Oildale. The individual, 53-year-old Cole Jackson Hughes, was reported by his wife to be armed with a gun and an ax. Upon arrival, deputies found Hughes in the front yard holding what appeared to be a rifle. They issued verbal commands for over 20 minutes to de-escalate the situation.
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Hughes raised the weapon toward the deputies, prompting Deputy Nicholas Rocha to fire, striking Hughes. The weapon was later determined to be an unloaded pellet rifle. Hughes was transported to Kern Medical, where he died on 03/11/2024. A Critical Incident Review Board determined the use of force was within department policy. The case has been forwarded to the District Attorney's office for further review.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.kget.com/ois/man-shot-killed-by-deputies-in-oildale-had-pellet-rifle-wife-said-he-had-a-gun/
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/bakersfield-man-dies-a-day-after-deputy-involved-shooting-in-oildale-identified-east-beardsley-avenue-kern-county-sheriffs-office-california
https://www.kget.com/ois/family-speaks-out-after-man-is-killed-during-officer-involved-shooting-in-oildale/

On March 9, 2024, at approximately 4:48 p.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a 911 call reporting that 15-year-old Ryan Gainer, who was on the autism spectrum, was assaulting family members and damaging property at a residence in the 13400 block of Iroquois Road in Apple Valley. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Gainer armed with a 5-foot-long garden tool with a sharp bladed end. According to the department, Gainer raised the tool and charged at the deputies, prompting them to open fire. Gainer was struck by gunfire and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The deputies involved were identified as Wyatt Eisenbrey and Brandon Clancy. The incident is under investigation by the department's Specialized Investigations Division.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/san-bernardino-sheriff-deputy-shooting-apple-valley-teen-garden-tool/3360090/
https://www.kvcrnews.org/2024-03-28/san-bernardino-county-releases-names-of-deputies-involved-in-ryan-gainer-shooting
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/boy-15-shot-and-killed-by-deputies-in-southern-california/

On 03/08/2024, officers from the Orange Police Department initiated a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle reported as stolen. The chase began in Orange and extended onto the 22 Freeway, reaching speeds over 120 mph. The vehicle, driven by 18-year-old Izaiah Joseph Miranda, entered Long Beach and ran a red light at the intersection of Seventh Street and Orange Avenue, colliding with another vehicle.
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The crash resulted in the death of 15-year-old Denisse Pilego Roman, who was a passenger in the fleeing vehicle. Roman, a resident of Orangewood Children’s Home, suffered critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Miranda fled on foot but was apprehended shortly after.
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The police pursuit and the resulting crash are under investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://orangecountyda.org/press/18-year-old-unlicensed-driver-charged-with-vehicular-manslaughter-for-killing-15-year-old-girl-during-high-speed-pursuit-from-orange-to-long-beach-in-stolen-car/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/o-c-da-charges-18-year-old-in-death-of-girl-killed-during-pursuit-crash/
https://www.larryhparker.com/car-accident-in-orange-15-year-old-girl-fatal/

On March 8, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector communications center reported a stolen white Dodge Caravan near the California Department of Food and Agriculture Station on Interstate 8 in Winterhaven, California. A Border Patrol agent located the vehicle at the intersection of I-8 and State Route 7 near Calexico and confirmed its stolen status. The agent initiated a traffic stop on SR 7, approximately three-quarters of a mile south of Heber Road. The driver initially complied but then re-entered the vehicle and fled southbound on SR 7, turning west onto State Route 98.
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A Supervisory Border Patrol Agent deployed a Vehicle Immobilization Device (VID) near the intersection of SR 98 and Aderholdt Road, deflating the vehicle's front tires. Despite this, the driver continued westbound until the vehicle crashed. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol and Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility are investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/driver-dies-crash-following-failure-yield-and-cbp-deployment
https://kyma.com/news/breaking-news/2024/03/13/vehicle-pursuit-leads-to-fatal-car-crash-in-imperial-county/
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/925295/custody-death-calexico-california-march-8-2024-body-worn-camera-video-release
Bodycam Videos:
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/925295/custody-death-calexico-california-march-8-2024-body-worn-camera-video-release

On March 7, 2024, at approximately 11:10 a.m., Pleasanton Police Department officers responded to reports of gunshots at a residence on Saginaw Circle. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased female victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses identified the suspect as the victim's estranged boyfriend, who had fled the scene in a vehicle. An unmarked police unit located and followed the suspect's vehicle onto westbound Interstate 580. The pursuit concluded near Miramonte Avenue in San Leandro, where the suspect's vehicle collided with the center median and came to a stop. Officers attempted to communicate with the suspect, deploying less-lethal munitions and gas, but received no response. Upon approaching the vehicle, they found the suspect deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed in accordance with confidentiality laws related to domestic violence.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.ktvu.com/news/pleasanton-police-reveal-new-details-in-murder-suicide-that-ended-on-i-580
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/pleasanton-murder-suicide-highway-580-san-leandro-lanes-shut-down/
https://patch.com/california/pleasanton/pleasanton-murder-suicide-police-release-new-details

Sean Barry had shot and killed his significant other, Jasmine Monique Del Mar, then fled with police in pursuit until he crashed on I-580 in San Leandro. When police approached the vehicle, he died from suicide under police duress.

https://patch.com/california/pleasanton/woman-killed-pleasanton-suspect-shoots-himself-580-ppd

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/03/08/additional-details-emerge-in-pleasanton-murder-suicide/

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/04/17/a-pleasanton-woman-got-a-restraining-order-against-her-ex-he-killed-her-five-days-before-court-hearing-to-make-it-permanent-police-say/

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Fullerton Police Department officers responded to reports of two men acting erratically outside a McDonald's restaurant on the 1300 block of South Brookhurst Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered 50-year-old Alejandro Campos Rios, who was shirtless, singing, and swinging a belt. Officers attempted to communicate with Rios for about 10 minutes, but he did not comply with commands to drop the belt. An officer deployed a Taser, which was ineffective. Subsequently, another officer fired multiple beanbag rounds from a shotgun, striking Rios. One of the beanbag rounds penetrated Rios's chest, causing significant bleeding. Officers provided medical aid until paramedics arrived and transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident is under investigation by the Fullerton Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/police-shoot-kill-suspect-with-bean-bag-rounds-outside-orange-county-mcdonalds/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/fullerton-police-release-footage-from-deadly-encounter-where-beanbag-rounds-proved-fatal/
https://www.carrillofirm.com/alejandro-rios-killed-in-fullerton-police-shooting-involving-less-lethal-beanbag-rounds/

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers responded to a hit-and-run incident on westbound Interstate 80 east of Penryn. The suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Samuel Lee Cook, fled the scene in a Toyota pickup truck. Officers located Cook's vehicle parked on the right shoulder of I-80, just west of Penryn Road. As officers approached, Cook exited his vehicle and ran into oncoming traffic, where he was struck and killed by a big rig. The driver of the big rig remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. It is unclear why Cook ran into traffic, and investigations are ongoing to determine if he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/samuel-cook-hit-run-suspect-dies/103-ed80b0b9-fd4e-4957-a8a4-99792c2adb35
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/hit-and-run-suspect-killed-by-big-rig-on-i80-penryn/
https://www.kcra.com/article/placer-county-traffic-crash-truck-pedestrian/60117353

On March 4, 2024, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm outside La Hacienda del Toro, a nightclub on Stony Point Road in Santa Rosa. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 53-year-old Jose Luis Villasenor Cervantes, who was armed with an AK-47-style rifle. Cervantes opened fire on the deputies, initiating a pursuit during which he repeatedly stopped to shoot at law enforcement before fleeing again. The chase concluded when Cervantes crashed his vehicle into a fence on the 3200 block of Stony Point Road. Following the collision, deputies found Cervantes deceased. The Sonoma County Coroner's Office later determined that Cervantes died from blunt force trauma sustained in the crash.
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During the incident, four deputies sustained injuries. Deputy Nicholas Dellia suffered critical head injuries and burns after being accidentally struck by a fellow deputy's vehicle while deploying spike strips. He was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. The other three deputies sustained injuries to their hands and legs; two were treated and released, while the third remained hospitalized.
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Th.e Santa Rosa Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident, in accordance with the county's critical incident protocol. Body-worn camera footage from the deputies involved has been released, providing detailed insights into the sequence of events.
ABC7 NEWS
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/santa-rosa-police-identify-suspect-killed-in-pursuit-shootout-who-fired-at-deputies-with-ak-47/
https://www.ktvu.com/news/body-cam-video-shows-rolling-shootout-between-suspect-deputies-in-sonoma-county
https://abc7news.com/body-cam-santa-rosa-sonoma-county-sheriffs-deputies-injured-pursuit-shooting/14529891/

On March 24, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., deputies from the Industry Sheriff's Station responded to a family disturbance call on the 300 block of Clintwood Avenue in La Puente. The foster parents of 17-year-old Johanna Gonzalez reported she was experiencing a mental health crisis. Upon arrival, deputies found that Johanna had left the residence on foot. Approximately 15 minutes later, Johanna arrived at the Industry Sheriff's Station, located about a mile from her foster home. She knocked on the station's door, and when a deputy opened it, an altercation ensued during which Johanna managed to remove the deputy's firearm from its holster. She then used the weapon to inflict a fatal gunshot wound upon herself.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled Johanna's death a suicide, citing the cause as a gunshot wound to the head. Her family has expressed skepticism regarding the official account, questioning how a 17-year-old girl could disarm a deputy if the firearm was properly secured. The incident is under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://abc7.com/17-year-old-girl-johanna-gonzalez-identified-after-fatally-shooting-self-at-sheriffs-industry-station/14578782/
https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/family-girl-shot-sheriffs-station-question-circumstances
https://www.foxla.com/news/lasd-city-of-industry-shooting
Security video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvXggn7rCAY

On 03/03/2024, in the early morning hours, U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) agents were conducting operations in the Puebla Tree area of the Otay Mountains, approximately five miles east of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. This area had recently experienced armed robberies and assaults targeting migrants crossing into the United States.

BORTAC agents were strategically positioned, with a small group concealed about 70 yards north of the border along a ravine near a paved road, and a precision marksman stationed on high ground approximately 275 yards away, providing overwatch. Witness accounts indicate a group of migrants was walking on the paved road when they were approached by four individuals, at least one armed with a handgun. The armed individual demanded money, chambered a round, and pointed the weapon at one of the migrants. At that moment, the BORTAC precision marksman fired one round, striking the armed individual.
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The migrants reported hearing a single gunshot and saw the assailant fall but were unaware of the shot's origin. No other injuries were reported. A handgun was recovered near the individual. Agents apprehended 17 migrants in the area, while three other individuals, possibly armed, fled into Mexico.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility are investigating the incident. CBP's National Use of Force Review Board will review the case upon conclusion of the investigation. The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General has been notified.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.

Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/border-patrol-tactical-unit-marksman-fires-round-fatally-injuring
https://hoodline.com/2024/03/border-sniper-justice-bortac-marksman-takes-out-armed-assailant-in-california-mountains/
https://www.ktsm.com/news/border-patrol-sniper-fatally-shoots-man-threatening-to-kill-migrant/

On 03/03/2024, deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a man, Abdul Kamara, 29, acting erratically near the Vista Detention Facility. Kamara was initially arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance after he was found crawling in a parking lot in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. While in custody, Kamara reportedly exhibited self-harming behavior and resisted detention. Deputies restrained Kamara using a WRAP device, and he later experienced a medical emergency. Despite life-saving efforts, Kamara was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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The San Diego Police Department's Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, and the San Diego County Medical Examiner is determining the official cause of death. Additional investigations are being conducted by the Sheriff's Department, the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB), and the San Diego County District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/20240311-update-on-san-diego-sheriffs-department-in-custody-death-investigation.pdf
https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2024/03/11/man-who-died-in-sheriffs-custody-following-combative-cardiff-arrest-was-abdul-kamara-29/
https://thecoastnews.com/sheriffs-fourth-in-custody-death-this-year-under-investigation/

On March 1, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers from the California State University, Chico Police Department attempted to stop a Ford Mustang for erratic driving near Big Chico Creek on Warner Street. The driver failed to yield, leading officers on a high-speed pursuit. The chase culminated when the Mustang crashed into a residence in the 900 block of The Esplanade, near East Sacramento Avenue, across from Chico High School. The collision caused the vehicle's gas tank to rupture, igniting a fire that quickly engulfed both the car and the house. Barbara Diane Ayers-Ferris, 87, was inside the home at the time and died in the blaze. Her husband was rescued and transported to a local hospital; his condition remains undisclosed. Two female passengers in the Mustang were also rescued and hospitalized with unspecified injuries. T

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/driver-crash-lands-into-chico-home-woman-inside-killed
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/driver-of-fatal-fiery-crash-into-chico-womans-home-still-at-large
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/24-year-old-wanted-after-fatal-fiery-crash-into-home-in-chico-police-say

On 02/26/2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Fontana Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls about a man behaving erratically near the intersection of Sierra and Jurupa Avenues. The individual, later identified as Marcus Allen Camacho, 36, was reportedly running in and out of traffic, posing a danger to himself and others.
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Camacho entered a nearby Home Depot, located at 16783 Santa Ana Avenue, and armed himself with a carbon steel jab saw, a tool used for cutting drywall. Officers gave repeated commands for Camacho to drop the weapon, but he did not comply. A Taser was deployed but proved ineffective. Believing there was an imminent threat to safety, officers discharged their firearms, striking and killing Camacho. Emergency medical personnel arrived but were unable to save him.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident, and the Fontana Police Department is conducting an internal review. Camacho's family has stated that he was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident and had a history of mental health issues.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-shot-and-killed-by-fontana-police-inside-home-depot-was-having-mental-breakdown-family-says/
https://www.sbsun.com/2024/02/27/fontana-police-fatally-shoot-man-inside-home-depot-following-alleged-weapons-call/
https://abc7.com/fontana-police-shooting-home-depot-mental-health/11709823/

On February 24, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., 50-year-old Cesar Martha contacted 911, reporting that he was being followed and was armed with a handgun. San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 2600 block of North Mountain Avenue in Upland, where they located Martha's parked vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies heard gunshots and requested aerial support to locate Martha. He was observed in the nearby hills, discharging his firearm without a clear target. Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) personnel and crisis negotiators were deployed and engaged Martha multiple times, attempting to persuade him to surrender peacefully. Despite these efforts, Martha suddenly emerged from his hiding spot and charged towards the officers while still armed. A lethal force encounter ensued, and Martha was struck by gunfire. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Detective Ian Gosswiller or provide anonymous tips through We-Tip.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://hoodline.com/2024/02/fatal-law-enforcement-shooting-in-upland-under-investigation-by-san-bernardino-county-sheriff-s-office/
https://www.facebook.com/RedlandsDailyFacts/posts/924135996384031/
https://www.facebook.com/sbcountysheriff/posts/816880220482194/

On April 26, 2023, at approximately noon, deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office were executing a narcotics-related search warrant at a residence near Baco Drive and Blairs Lane in Placerville. Upon arrival, 32-year-old Thomas Michael Signor answered the door holding what appeared to be a firearm. Perceiving an immediate threat, deputies discharged their weapons, fatally striking Signor. No deputies were injured during the incident. Following the shooting, the Sheriff's SWAT team secured the residence and confirmed no additional individuals were inside. The scene was processed, and other accessible weapons were found throughout the home. The firearm held by Signor at the time of the confrontation was collected as evidence. The incident is under investigation by a multi-agency team, including the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office, Placerville Police Department, and South Lake Tahoe Police Department, in accordance with the Critical Incident Protocol to ensure a thorough and impartial review.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sheriff-subject-shot-killed-as-deputies-serve-search-warrant-in-placerville/
https://www.kcra.com/article/1-shot-dead-as-deputies-serve-search-warrant-in-placerville/43714643
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/person-killed-by-deputy/103-e67f7bb3-9f3a-4493-811d-6d8b8285fc1a

On February 25, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office K9 deputy was patrolling eastbound on Highway 88 (Waterloo Road) near Piccoli Road, just outside Stockton city limits. The deputy's patrol vehicle struck Kayla Cotton, a 34-year-old woman believed to be experiencing homelessness, who was reportedly standing in the roadway wearing dark clothing. The deputy immediately called for emergency assistance and initiated life-saving measures. Despite these efforts, Cotton was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol and the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office are conducting a joint investigation into the incident. Preliminary reports indicate that the area lacks adequate lighting and crosswalks, and the speed limit is 45 mph. The deputy was on duty but not responding to an active call at the time of the collision. During the subsequent investigation, another vehicle breached the barricades set up around the scene; the driver was detained by the California Highway Patrol.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/pedestrian-struck-killed-by-san-joaquin-county-deputy-near-stockton/
https://www.laweekly.com/kayla-cotton-fatally-struck-pedestrian-collision-waterloo-road-san-joaquin-county-ca/
https://fox40.com/news/local-news/san-joaquin-county/deputy-strikes-kills-pedestrian-in-san-joaquin-county-officials-say/

Police responded to an assault with a knife and located a man who had just stabbed a store clerk and shot and killed him at the Shell station on the 13000 block of Pearblossom Highway.

https://www.avpress.com/news/man-killed-by-deputies-identified/article_6c3e234e-d5f0-11ee-93cc-b36300ffaa23.html

https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Transparency_022324_PLM_DIS_-Henson_Joseph_Westley_Summary_030524.pdf

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-23/deputies-fatally-shoot-man-at-a-palmdale-gas-station

https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Transparency_022324_PLM_DIS_Henson_Joseph_Westley_Summary_030524.pdf

https://abc7.com/video-sheriffs-deputy-involved-shooting-pearblossom-gas-station-antelope-valley/14608091/

On February 20, 2024, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) observed a Toyota Camry driving with its headlights off near Ventura Boulevard and Balboa Boulevard in Encino, California. Officers began following the vehicle but stated they did not initiate a formal pursuit.
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The driver of the Camry, attempting to evade police presence, accelerated at high speed and lost control. The vehicle collided with a pole, resulting in a fiery explosion. A 14-year-old girl, seated in the backseat of the car, was killed in the crash. A 16-year-old girl was also in the vehicle at the time, though her condition is not disclosed in available reports.
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Officers following the vehicle attempted to extinguish the flames but were unable to rescue the girl trapped inside. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames by the time emergency services arrived.
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The Los Angeles Police Department has not disclosed the identities of the officers involved or whether any specific tactics were used beyond “following” the vehicle. The incident is under investigation by the LAPD Traffic Division, with oversight from 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: 11/30/2024

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-21/lapd-involvement-crash-teen-killed-encino
https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/lapd-statement-teen-crash-encino-2024/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lapd-teen-crash-encino-following-incident/