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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/armed-motorcyclist-fatally-shot-after-fleeing-from-deputies-in-san-bernadino-sbsd/
https://www.sbsun.com/2024/08/12/deputies-shoot-and-kill-man-after-motorcycle-chase-in-san-bernardino/
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San Diego Police initiated a pursuit of a motorcyclist who failed to stop at a traffic stop. The pursuit escalated as the motorcyclist sped down Imperial Avenue. The motorcyclist eventually lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a parked truck, leading to his death. His female passenger suffered life-threatening injuries, including the loss of a leg. Police stated that the initial reason for the pursuit was a traffic violation.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.kget.com/ois/suspect-fatally-shot-in-onyx-after-deputies-investigate-restraining-order-violation/
https://www.bakersfield.com/news/kcso-man-pointing-bb-gun-at-deputies-died-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-onyx/article_53448cae-6af4-11ef-97fe-b30c76a704ec.html
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The incident occurred early on the morning of August 6, 2024, when Vallejo police initiated a traffic stop near Sonoma Boulevard and Lemon Street. The driver of the gray Mercedes fled from the stop, prompting a high-speed chase. The pursuit, which lasted for approximately two miles, reached speeds of 75 mph. The chase ended at the intersection of Sonoma Boulevard and Tennessee Street when the fleeing vehicle collided with a blue Subaru Outback. The collision resulted in a fatality of a passenger in the Mercedes and caused the Subaru to catch fire. Five other individuals were transported to hospitals with injuries. Police discovered a firearm in the vehicle, and the Solano County Major Crimes Task Force has taken over the investigation.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

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

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

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/how-hopeless-did-he-feel-alleged-towing-scheme-ends-in-mans-suicide
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local-news/investigations/ackee-death-suicide-police/585-1e3e6b34-bb34-47a4-8581-f0a2381b8269
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On 08/05/2024, the Irvine Police Department responded to a 911 call at a residence on Whistling Swan in the Woodbridge neighborhood. A caregiver reported finding her patient, 38-year-old John Alexander Bash III, unresponsive and bloody. Officers discovered Bash, who was paralyzed and used a wheelchair, deceased from apparent stab wounds. A gold Honda minivan had crashed into the home's garage door, providing access to the man. Approximately an hour later, officers encountered 47-year-old Aaron Matthew Shindle, Bash's former caregiver, near Stonecreek South and West Yale Loop. Shindle was armed with a knife and, despite commands to drop the weapon, advanced toward an officer, prompting the officer to discharge his firearm. Shindle was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. A knife was recovered at the scene.
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The Orange County District Attorney's Office is overseeing the investigation.

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

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

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/deputies-killed-man-wielding-large-scissors-after-punching-father-in-paramount-lasd-says/
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2024/08/05/man-with-scissors-shot-and-killed-by-la-county-sheriffs-deputy-in-paramount/
https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Transparency_08.04.24_LKD_Palomares_Julio_Cesar_Summary_090924.pdf
Bodycam Footage:
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On 08/01/2024, San Gabriel Police Department officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2015 Jeep for reckless driving. The driver, later identified as 50-year-old Pedro Meza Diaz, failed to stop, and police escalated a pursuit that concluded in the 2600 block of Charlotte Avenue in Rosemead. At the termination of the pursuit, two officers discharged their firearms, striking Diaz, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances leading to the use of lethal force remain under investigation. No officers were injured during the incident. The California Department of Justice is leading the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

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

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

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

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

https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/07/30/authorities-id-burglary-suspect-fatally-shot-by-lapd/
https://www.hollywoodlanews.com/lavell-adams-dead/
https://westsidetoday.com/2024/08/01/lapd-investigates-fatal-shooting-during-swat-operation-in-west-los-angeles/
Bodycam Footage:
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On 07/27/2024, around 4:00 p.m., the Ventura County Sheriff's Office responded to an armed robbery at the Good Nite Inn on Ventura Boulevard in Camarillo. Deputies identified a likely vehicle and initiated a pursuit after the driver failed to comply with commands. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle veered onto the north shoulder of Central Avenue, west of Beardsley Road, and struck 58-year-old bicyclist Robert Eugene Pierret, who was returning home from his shift at St. John's Hospital Camarillo. Deputies immediately rendered aid, but Pierret died from his injuries. The vehicle continued fleeing and subsequently collided with another vehicle before being apprehended. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

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

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

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

On 07/25/2024, 47-year-old Brian Barbosa allegedly knocked on doors in the neighborhood, causing a disturbance. The Los Angeles Police Department responded and chased him on foot through several properties. During the pursuit, Barbosa sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound, resulting in his death. He was pronounced dead on the sidewalk of the 1900 block of 147th Street in Gardena, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner classified the manner of death as suicide.
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The Los Angeles Police Department is leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

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https://www.hollywoodlanews.com/brian-barbosa-dead/

On 07/24/2024, Sacramento Police Department officers responded to a welfare check for 51-year-old James Dalehart, who was reportedly intoxicated and threatening self-harm. Upon arrival in the 3600 block of Jasmine Street in East Del Paso Heights, officers observed Dalehart holding a knife, which he threw before fleeing and locking himself inside a nearby vehicle. After engaging in de-escalation efforts, officers removed Dalehart from the vehicle, handcuffed him, and placed him in the back of a patrol car. While waiting for Sacramento Fire Department personnel to assess his condition, Dalehart became unresponsive. Despite emergency medical aid, he was pronounced dead at a hospital. Authorities have not determined the cause of death, though drug influence and high temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit are being considered as contributing factors.
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The Sacramento Police Department's Homicide Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Professional Standards Unit are leading the investigation, with oversight from the Office of Public Safety Accountability and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.yahoo.com/news/sacramento-police-investigating-custody-death-145224752.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVHyPCpEGgM

Bodycam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVHyPCpEGgM&rco=1

On July 21, 2024, at approximately 11:56 p.m., San Francisco Police Department officers responded to an armed robbery reported on the unit block of McAllister Street. Officers located a suspect, identified as Beto, also known as Nicoya, near Van Ness Avenue and Willow Street. Upon attempting to make contact, Beto fled. During the pursuit, Beto allegedly fired at the officers, prompting an officer to return fire, striking him. Beto was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The incident is under investigation by the San Francisco Police Department's Internal Affairs Division, the Department of Police Accountability, and the District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/northern-district-officer-involved-shooting-24-077
https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/22/video-san-francsico-police-shooting-tenderloin/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQFoovDJ40Q
https://missionlocal.org/2024/07/sf-police-kill-man-tenderloin-armed-robbery-investigation/
Bodycam Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQFoovDJ40Q

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 7:22 p.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies were flagged down by civilians in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven store in the 7600 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. The civilians reported an attempted robbery by a man, later identified as 33-year-old Cody Dodd-Thompson, who was fleeing the scene on foot. Deputies followed Dodd-Thompson and attempted to detain him near the 1100 block of Gardner Street. Dodd-Thompson did not comply, produced a knife, and ran south on Gardner Street. During the foot pursuit, Dodd-Thompson stopped running and turned toward one of the deputies while armed with a knife in his right hand. The officer shot him. Dodd-Thompson was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A folding knife with an approximate four-inch blade was recovered at the scene.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau is leading the investigation, with oversight from the Office of the Inspector General, Internal Affairs Bureau, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office – Justice System Integrity Division.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/suspect-hospitalized-after-being-shot-by-deputies-in-west-hollywood/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/sheriffs-deputies-shoot-and-kill-man-in-west-hollywood/3464898/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/fatal-deputy-involved-shooting-in-west-hollywood/
https://abc7.com/post/robbery-suspect-shot-killed-deputy-west-hollywood/15076650/
https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Transparency_07.20.24_WHD_DIS_Dodd-Thompson_Cody_Summary_081524.pdf
Bodycam Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQFoovDJ40Q

On 07/19/2024, Bakersfield Police Department officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1900 block of Tulare Street. When the vehicle failed to stop, police escalated the situation into a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle eventually came to a stop, and a man fled on foot. Officers deployed drones to aid in the search and located the individual in the backyard of a nearby residence on the 2500 block of Pacific Drive. During the manhunt, the individual died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police stated that the initial reason for the pursuit was the failure to stop at the traffic stop but did not clarify the reasons for escalating the situation into a manhunt.
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The Bakersfield Police Department is leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/pursuit-suspect-dead-after-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-bpd/

On 07/19/2024, Bakersfield Police Department officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1900 block of Tulare Street. When the vehicle failed to stop, police escalated the situation into a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle eventually came to a stop, and a man fled on foot. Officers deployed drones to aid in the search and located the individual in the backyard of a nearby residence on the 2500 block of Pacific Drive. During the manhunt, the individual died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police stated that the initial reason for the pursuit was the failure to stop at the traffic stop but did not clarify the reasons for escalating the situation into a manhunt. The man had been unhoused.
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The Bakersfield Police Department is leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://patch.com/california/temecula/deputy-shoots-kills-man-during-homeless-encampment-clearout-rivco

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-19/riversidecounty-sheriff-deputy-involved-shooting

https://www.sbsun.com/2024/07/19/man-armed-with-machete-fatally-shot-by-jurupa-valley-sheriffs-deputy/

On 07/14/2024, LAPD vice officers in plain clothes were conducting undercover operations related to prostitution when they responded to a call of shots fired near 66th and Flower Streets. Officers claimed to have seen 18-year-old Ricardo “Ricky” Ramirez Jr. wearing a ski mask and arguing with another driver. This prompted LAPD officers to pursue the vehicle Ramirez was in, leading to a 75-mile high-speed chase. The vehicle eventually stopped near W 65th Street and S Flower Street in Ontario, where Ramirez allegedly approached the unmarked police vehicle. Vice officers opened fire at close range, killing him.
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Ramirez was found to be unarmed at the time of his death. LAPD claimed the vice officers believed Ramirez posed an imminent threat, although details remain under investigation. The other occupants of the vehicle fled the scene, sparking a subsequent chase during which LAPD officers crashed a cruiser. The fleeing individuals were eventually arrested after another lengthy pursuit.
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The Los Angeles Police Department is leading the investigation into this incident, with oversight from the District Attorney’s Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/socal-police-chases/police-chase-vehicle-in-the-san-gabriel-valley-5/3458839/
https://twitter.com/LAPDPIO/status/1812966195219603490

On 07/10/2024, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies from the East LA Station pursued Luis Florez in connection with an alleged carjacking. The chase, lasting approximately 20 minutes, ended near Vermont and Venice when Florez crashed the vehicle into a pole. Deputies surrounded the vehicle as Florez attempted to reverse, tapping the bumper of a police car in the process. According to reports, Florez raised his hand out of the window in what appeared to be a gesture of surrender. Despite this, deputies fired multiple rounds into the car, fatally wounding him.
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The California Department of Justice is conducting an investigation into this incident under Assembly Bill 1506, which mandates independent investigations of certain police shootings.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/carjacking-suspect-shot-by-deputies-through-car-window-dies-state-doj-to-investigate/ar-BB1q9crc?ocid=BingNewsVerp
https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/california-department-justice-investigating-los-angeles-sheriff-officer-involved

On 07/10/2024, Chula Vista Police Department officer Patrick Alvarez responded to a call about a Volvo that had crashed near the waterfront at the intersection of H Street and Marina Parkway, north of Sandpiper Way. Upon arrival, police attempted to make contact with the driver, identified as 50-year-old Moises Colunga Jr., who refused to exit the vehicle. Police reported that Colunga Jr. held or flashed a firearm during the interaction. In response, Officer Alvarez fired his weapon, striking Colunga Jr. He was later pronounced dead. The incident remains under investigation, and no other injuries were reported.
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The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is overseeing the investigation into this incident, alongside the Chula Vista Police Department's internal review.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/live_breaking/shooting-investigation-involving-police-officer-underway-in-chula-vista/509-fe771cef-c918-4aaa-adf9-99cc0fed3d78

On 07/10/2024, the Irwindale Police Department engaged in a pursuit of an allegedly stolen SUV in the area of Arrow Highway and Rivergrade Road. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle struck and killed Raul Castaneda, a 50-year-old bystander riding a bicycle. Police reported that they had called off the pursuit moments before the fatal crash, which occurred as the vehicle continued fleeing at high speed.
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The driver of the SUV fled on foot after the crash but was later apprehended. The investigation into the chase and subsequent fatality is ongoing, with oversight by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/irwindale-hit-run-crash-el-monte/3455711/
https://abc7.com/post/memorial-held-for-raul-castaneda-fatally-struck-by-suspect-fleeing-police-irwindale/15061194/
 

On 07/08/2024, Officer Dynelle Jones of the Vallejo Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle reported stolen. The chase escalated and ended on Broadway when the vehicle crashed. Police reportedly shot out the car windows, claiming it was an attempt to rescue the driver. Witnesses observed large amounts of blood on the sidewalk, but it remains unclear whether the individual died from injuries sustained in the crash or from being shot by police.
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This marks the second fatality resulting from a police chase involving the Vallejo Police Department in three days. The incident is under investigation, with additional scrutiny due to the circumstances surrounding the individual’s death and the department's recent history with chase-related fatalities.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.vallejosun.com/second-person-in-three-days-dies-during-vallejo-police-pursuit/
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/driver-killed-in-fiery-crash-after-leading-vallejo-pd-on-pursuit/
Image (Courtesy Lizz Blanco, via Vallejo Crime and Safety)

Police were sent to assist in a drug overdose, found a medically vulnerable person, engaged in an unknown arrest and handcuffing when the person was found dead in police custody. Police suspect drug overdose. It is unknown whether the person suffered any trauma during arrest.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.newsbreak.com/los-angeles-ca/3523673908465-police-investigate-in-custody-death-of-suspect-in-westlake
https://2urbangirls.com/2024/07/authorities-id-man-who-died-in-police-custody/

On 07/06/2024, deputies from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a Latino man in his 20s allegedly armed with a knife at the CVS Pharmacy on the 5400 block of La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Dejon Heard. During the interaction, Officer Tarik Andrew fired his weapon, fatally shooting Heard.
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The incident remains under investigation, with oversight by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. Initial reports indicate Heard had a history of mental health issues, as described by his family.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/authorities-investigate-police-shooting-in-la-jolla/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/man-killed-in-police-shooting-in-bird-rock-had-history-of-mental-health-issues-family-says-2/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/san-diego-police-release-video-of-fatal-bird-rock-shooting-by-officer/
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-sheriffs-are-investigating-a-shooting-involving-an-sdpd-police-officer-in-la-jolla

A 911 caller claimed that Jimmy Lopez had a gun. Police arrived and fired over 100 bullets at him. He had been unarmed, may have been intoxicated and was sitting on the sidewalk and seen smoking or vaping when killed. He was reportedly no threat to police.

https://hemetpd.com/officer-involved-shooting-5

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/hemet-police-shoot-100-rounds-when-they-killed-an-unarmed-civilian-attorney-says/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTovNS2LKfI

On 07/01/2024, deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call at the 100 block of Lund Court in North Highlands. Upon arrival, they encountered a 32-year-old man who reportedly refused to allow his girlfriend to leave the residence. The woman was unable to move due to a hip injury sustained during the altercation. During the confrontation, deputies shot and killed the man. The specific details of what led to the shooting have not been disclosed. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://twitter.com/sacsheriff/status/1807873494979600469
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/sacramento-deputies-shoot-man-possible-hostage-situation/103-1e28722d-d3d4-4f7f-9bed-6122d37d8cf6

On 06/29/2024, Downey Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at Stewart and Gray Road in Downey. The call was initiated by a neighbor who became argumentative after observing teenagers lighting fireworks in a backyard. Upon arrival, officers encountered 29-year-old Alberto Arenas, who had known mental health challenges. Police shot and killed Arenas, who was unarmed at the time. Officers later claimed Arenas had been holding a replica gun, though further details have not been disclosed. The Downey Police Department is leading the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGvPPSK4ocw
https://www.foxla.com/news/downey-pd-shoot-kill-man-allegedly-lighting-fireworks-backyard
https://abc7.com/post/downey-man-shot-killed-by-police-after-reportedly-lighting-fireworks/15012995/

On 06/28/2024, a police chase involving the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Rancho Cucamonga Police, and Ontario Police ended in a fatal crash that claimed the life of 17-year-old Michael Adrian Gomez. Deputies initiated the pursuit around 1:50 AM in Upland, attempting to stop a black 2018 Hyundai on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, leading officers on a high-speed chase that lasted approximately six minutes. The chase ended violently when the Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then a pole at 16th Street and Mountain Avenue. The impact caused the Hyundai to split into pieces and catch fire. Four people, including Gomez, were killed at the scene, while a 13-year-old survived but was hospitalized. The Hyundai was reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was recovered from one of the deceased.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-teens-among-4-killed-after-dui-pursuit-ends-in-violent-fiery-crash/
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/

On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including Rancho Cucamonga Police and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash

https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/

On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-teens-among-4-killed-after-dui-pursuit-ends-in-violent-fiery-crash/

On 06/26/2024, officers from the Pomona Police Department responded to a call reporting a "man with a gun" at Holt Avenue in Pomona. Upon arrival, they encountered 40-year-old Rolando Esquivel. A shootout ensued between Esquivel and the officers, resulting in his death. Details regarding what led to the exchange of gunfire have not been disclosed. The Pomona Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://abc7.com/post/pomona-police-fatally-shoot-man-intersection/15002087/

On 06/26/2024, Riverside County Sheriff's deputies responded to a family disturbance call at the 22000 block of Country Gate Rd in Moreno Valley. The call involved reports that Joseph Gloria, 46, had allegedly been intoxicated and threatened a family member with a wooden stick. Deputies arrived at the scene, deployed a taser to subdue Gloria, and handcuffed him. Shortly after, Gloria died during the arrest. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is the primary agency investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/local/2024/06/27/man-dies-after-arrest-taser-by-riverside-county-sheriff-deputies/74240758007/
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/california/57915-riverside-county-family-disturbance-call-ends-in-death-of-46-year-old-moreno-valley-man