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Austin Springer

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/07/2024

Location : 8000 block of Melody Lane

City : Onyx

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Kern County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during restraining order violation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/60039-kern-county-sheriff-s-releases-critical-incident-video-of-officer-involved-shoot-death-of-onyx-man

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/06/2024

Location : Sonoma Boulevard and Tennessee Street

City : Vallejo

County : Solano

State : California

Agency : Vallejo Police Department, Solano County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/05/2024

Location : El Cajon Boulevard and 42nd Street

City : San Diego

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : San Diego Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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
https://citizen.com/-O3Z1Xfyi2-_8gAE3IxU

Aaron Matthew Shindle

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/05/2024

Location : Stone Creek S and W Yale Loop

City : Irvine

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Irvine Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Angeleno Davonte Sykes

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/03/2024

Location : Carnelian Street

City : Rancho Cucamonga

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Pedro Meza Diaz

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/31/2024

Location : 2600 block of Charlotte Avenue

City : Rosemead

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : San Gabriel Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

James William Toomey

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/29/2024

Location : Jackson Highway at Murieta D

City : Rancho Murieta

County : Sacramento

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol (CH

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Lavell Adams

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/29/2024

Location : 2630 S Halm Avenue

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by SWAT during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Robert Eugene Pierret

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/27/2024

Location : Central Avenue between Beardsley Road and Santa Clara

City : Camarillo

County : Ventura

State : California

Agency : Ventura County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander bicyclist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/26/2024

Location : I-15 and Deer Springs Road

City : San Marcos

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol (CHP)

Officer(s) : Not Diclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Brian Barbosa

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/25/2024

Location : 1900 block of 147th Street

City : Gardena

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.facebook.com/GardenaPolice/posts/pfbid02oV2koocvSmQN2Cc5Fco1UuTn7fi1tMpDHF7zuwrWwWzARfRipKsMyfVkbw2TkSYFl
https://www.hollywoodlanews.com/brian-barbosa-dead/

James Dalehart

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/24/2024

Location : 3600 block of Jasmine Street

City : East Del Paso Heights

County : Sacramento

State : California

Agency : Sacramento Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Died while handcuffed in police car from unknown causes

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

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

Alexander Antonio Lopez a.k.a. Beto a.k.a. Nicoya

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/21/2024

Location : Van Ness Ave and Willow Street

City : San Francisco

County : San Francisco

State : California

Agency : San Francisco Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during alleged gun incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Cody Dodd-Thompson

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/20/2024

Location : 1100 block of Gardner Street near Santa Monica Boulevard

City : West Hollywood

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LASD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police for undisclosed reasons

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/19/2024

Location : 2500 block of Pacific Drive

City : Bakersfield

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Bakersfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Jose Guadalupe Diaz

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/19/2024

Location : 34th Street and Crestmore Road

City : Jurupa Valley

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Unhoused man shot and killed during encampment sweep

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

https://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/

Ricardo “Ricky” Ramirez Jr.

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/14/2024

Location : W 65th St and S Flower St

City : Ontario

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Unarmed man killed by plainclothes vice officers

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Luis Florez

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/10/2024

Location : Vermont and Venice

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), East LA Station

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed, East LA Station

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Moises Colunga Jr.

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/10/2024

Location : 700 block of H Street and Marina Parkway north of Sandpiper Way

City : Chula Vista

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : Chula Vista Police Department

Officer(s) : Patrick Alvarez

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Raul Castaneda

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/10/2024

Location : Arrow Highway and Rivergrade Road

City : Irwindale

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Irwindale Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander on bicycle killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/10/2024, the Irwindale Police Department engaged in a pursuit of an allegedly stolen SUV in the area of Arrow Highway and Rivergrade Road. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle struck and killed Raul Castaneda, a 50-year-old bystander riding a bicycle. Police reported that they had called off the pursuit moments before the fatal crash, which occurred as the 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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/08/2024

Location : Broadway

City : Vallejo

County : Solano

State : California

Agency : Vallejo Police Department

Officer(s) : Dynelle Jones

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Anthony Eugene Sowell, Jr.

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/06/2024

Location : 200 S Rampart Boulevard

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Asphyxiation

Event : Died during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Dejon Heard

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/06/2024

Location : CVS Pharmacy, 5400 block of La Jolla Boulevard

City : La Jolla

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : San Diego Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Tarik Andrew

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during "Man with a gun" call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Jimmy Lopez

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/04/2024

Location : 200 block of E Florida Avenue

City : Hemet

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Hemet Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police when seen intoxicated with gun

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/01/2024

Location : 100 block of Lund Court

City : North Highlands

County : Sacramento

State : California

Agency : Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Alberto Arenas

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/29/2024

Location : Stewart and Gray Road

City : Downey

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Downey Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during a disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Michael Adrian Gomez

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : 210 Freeway

City : Rancho Cucamonga

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Joel Jeremiah Silva

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Rancho Cucamonga

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, Ontario Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

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

Jesus Guillen

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : 210 Freeway near the Mountain Avenue exit

City : Rancho Cucamonga

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, Ontario Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Rolando Esquivel

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : Holt Avenue

City : Pomona

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Pomona Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Joseph Gloria

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : 22000 block of Country Gate Road

City : Moreno Valley

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Died during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Marlon Jimenez

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/23/2024

Location : 5700 block of Etiwanda Avenue

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/23/2024, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence incident at the 5700 block of Etiwanda Avenue in Los Angeles. Upon arrival, Marlon Jimenez, 45, locked himself inside his residence. After a prolonged standoff involving LAPD SWAT, officers breached the home and found Jimenez under a mattress with a ligature around his neck. Police reported that he had taken his own life under the stress of the situation.
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The LAPD is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
One deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-domestic-violence-suspect-found-dead-by-police-after-standoff/

Julio Reyes

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/22/2024

Location : I-10 WB

City : Colton

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Colton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/22/2024, Colton Police Department officers pursued a motorcyclist, identified as Julio Reyes, 19, for reasons that have not been disclosed. The chase ended when Reyes crashed into another vehicle on the I-10 westbound onramp. He sustained fatal injuries from the crash and died at the scene.
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The Colton Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
One deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/inland_empire_news/young-man-riding-motorcycle-dies-after-crashing-into-vehicle-at-end-of-police-pursuit/article_bf76d7ca-33ee-11ef-b0f0-9f11c857b29e.html

Jose Angel Mendoza

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/20/2024

Location : 12800 block of 10th Street

City : Chino

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Chino Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/20/2024, officers from the Chino Police Department responded to a domestic violence call at the 12800 block of 10th Street in Chino, California. Upon arrival, officers encountered Jose Angel Mendoza, who was reportedly holding a knife. Police fatally shot Mendoza during the confrontation.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: One deceased.
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Last update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/state/knife-wielding-man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-chino-thursday-night/article_be1e5215-8ebb-5cbe-8c84-0b0bbfb055ab.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U20gL50-oyI

https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/City-of-Chino-News-Release.html?soid=1132744783111&aid=TqEne7xjQ4o

Daniel Stuardo Perez

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/20/2024

Location : Bear Valley Road west of Kiowa Road

City : Apple Valley

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police car

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/20/2024, a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle struck and killed Daniel Stuardo Perez, a pedestrian, on Bear Valley Road west of Kiowa Road in Apple Valley, California. The police cruiser was reportedly responding to a priority call, though its speed at the time of the collision has not been disclosed.
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/local/2024/06/29/driver-killed-in-crash-between-car-and-sheriffs-suv-in-apple-valley/74258277007/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/driver-killed-in-crash-involving-san-bernardino-county-deputy/

Brandon Elliott Gabriel Flores

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/17/2024

Location : South Union Avenue

City : Bakersfield

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Bakersfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Zachary Ward, Julian Garcia

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian in crosswalk killed by police vehicle without lights and sirens

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/17/2024, Bakersfield Police Department officers Zachary Ward and Julian Garcia struck and killed Brandon Elliott Gabriel Flores, a pedestrian crossing the street in a crosswalk on South Union Avenue in Bakersfield, California. The collision occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. while the officers were responding to an auto theft call. Police confirmed that neither the vehicle’s emergency lights nor sirens were activated at the time of the incident. The speed of the vehicle was not disclosed.
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The California Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.bakersfield.com/news/bpd-confirms-overhead-lights-and-sirens-were-off-in-officer-crash-with-pedestrian/article_ad2fac76-2d96-11ef-867f-03f1240ffdab.html

Joanna Lua

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/15/2024

Location : 9404 Van Nuys Blvd

City : Panorama City

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/15/2024, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to a call regarding a mental health crisis at 9404 Van Nuys Blvd in Panorama City, California. Joanna Lua, 23, was reportedly holding a knife and threatening family members. Police fatally shot Lua inside her home during the confrontation.
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the LAPD Force Investigation Division are investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-15/woman-fatally-shot-in-panorama-city-by-police-after-threatening-family-members-with-knife

Lorenzo Roger Hills III

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/15/2024

Location : 200 block of E. Imperial Highway

City : Fullerton

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Fullerton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/15/2024, Fullerton Police Department officers responded to reports of a man causing a disturbance while holding knives in the 200 block of E. Imperial Hwy. Upon arrival, officers encountered Lorenzo Roger Hills III, who was holding two knives. Officers stated that Hills advanced toward them. They shot and killed him. The investigation suggests that Hills may have intended to provoke a "suicide by cop" scenario.
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Agencies involved in the investigation include the Fullerton Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fullertonobserver.com/2024/06/15/fullerton-police-officers-involved-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-16/fullerton-police-say-man-they-killed-appeared-to-provoke-suicide-by-cop
https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/bwc-man-armed-with-2-knives-charges-at-calif-officers-before-fatal-ois

Jerman Magana

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/13/2024

Location : Cahita and Rosecrans avenues

City : Compton

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LASD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police on rooftop after shooting at police helicopter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/15/2024, Fullerton Police Department officers responded to reports of a man disturbing people with knives in the 200 block of E. Imperial Hwy. Officers encountered Lorenzo Roger Hills III, who was holding two knives. Hills advanced toward the officers. Police shot and killed him.
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The Fullerton Police Department later alleged that Hills orchestrated the encounter to provoke a "suicide by cop." This claim rests on the assertion that Hills used his own cellphone to make a false police report. However, this rationale appears dubious and constructed to deflect responsibility for the shooting. The reliance on such tenuous evidence raises serious concerns about whether the police manufactured this narrative to justify their actions.
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Agencies involved in the investigation include the Fullerton Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fullertonobserver.com/2024/06/15/fullerton-police-officers-involved-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-16/fullerton-police-say-man-they-killed-appeared-to-provoke-suicide-by-cop
https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/bwc-man-armed-with-2-knives-charges-at-calif-officers-before-fatal-ois

Alexander Larios

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/11/2024

Location : Carl Place and Lehigh Avenue

City : Pacoima

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Officer(s) : Daniel Ramirez

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “Man with gun” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/11/2024, LAPD officers responded to a “man with a gun” call at Carl Place and Lehigh Avenue in Pacoima. Upon arrival, police engaged in a confrontation with Alexander Larios. Larios reportedly exchanged gunfire with officers. Officer Daniel Ramirez shot and killed him during the incident.
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Initial reports describe Larios as armed at the time of the encounter, but details surrounding the number of shots fired by both Larios and the officers remain under investigation. The LAPD’s Force Investigation Division is currently reviewing the shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

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https://www.foxla.com/video/1469625
https://abc7.com/post/armed-man-fatally-shot-confrontation-lapd-officers-pacoima/14938478/
https://www.foxla.com/news/man-allegedly-armed-gun-shot-killed-lapd-officer-pacoima
https://www.audacy.com/knxnews/news/local/lapd-identifies-officer-who-fatally-shot-man-in-pacoima
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/california/57501-los-angeles-police-identify-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-foothill-division
https://www.univision.com/local/los-angeles-kmex/familia-exige-justicia-por-joven-baleado-por-la-policia-video