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On 07/04/2024, Peoria County Sheriff's deputies and Canton Police pursued a group of teenagers in a vehicle reported stolen. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed near Interstate 474. During the ensuing foot chase, 14-year-old Leron Antonio Earl Griffin, a passenger in the vehicle, fled from officers. He was last seen running on the shoulder of I-474 before heading toward the Illinois River. Shortly after, Griffin's body was found floating in the river, where he allegedly drowned while attempting to cross.
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The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Griffin’s death.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.pjstar.com/news/local/peoria-police-chase-drowning-2024
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/teen-drowns-after-police-pursuit-in-peoria-county/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/police-chase-leads-to-fatal-drowning-in-illinois-river/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/04/police-chase-illinois-teen-drowns-update/
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-teen-found-dead-in-river-after-police-chase

On 06/28/2024, Granite City Police observed a speeding pickup truck and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver, identified as Gerald D. Lewallen III, refused to stop. Police escalated the situation into a high-speed chase through city streets. The pursuit ended when the truck crashed on Niedringhaus Avenue near 16th Street, resulting in Lewallen's death. Police have not disclosed further details about the chase or the officers involved.
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The Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/granite-city-police-chase-fatal-crash-2024
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/granite-city-fatal-chase-pursuit-2024
https://www.kmov.com/news/local/granite-city-police-high-speed-chase-ends-in-death-2024

On 06/23/2024, Chicago Police officers spotted David Curry, who they believed was involved in a previous incident where a woman was struck with a gun. Officers initiated a foot chase after identifying Curry. According to police, Curry stopped abruptly during the chase, and officers allegedly ran into him, causing him to fall. However, bodycam footage released by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) contradicts this account. The footage shows an officer violently shoving Curry to the ground, resulting in his head striking the pavement.
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A bystander confronted police at the scene, stating, “You did not have to slam him like that.” The footage also shows Curry losing consciousness, with blood visibly pouring from a head wound. Curry was transported to a hospital but died later from his injuries.
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Curry’s family has publicly contested the police narrative, calling for greater accountability and an independent investigation into the use of force. Community protests have erupted, demanding justice and transparency in the case.
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/david-curry-chicago-police-bodycam-release-2024
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-david-curry-death-copa-investigation/1345912/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/david-curry-family-speaks-out-after-police-altercation/3489283/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jun/30/chicago-police-david-curry-protests-bodycam
https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/chicago-police-david-curry-bodycam-release

On 06/18/2024, a LaSalle County Sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a vehicle near Route 6 and 29th Road for a traffic violation. The driver fled, and police escalated the encounter into a high-speed chase through Ottawa. The pursuit ended when the driver lost control of the vehicle near North 2650th and East 1529th Roads. The car rolled over, resulting in the driver's death. Emergency responders pronounced the individual dead at the scene. His name was not disclosed by police.
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The Illinois State Police are investigating the circumstances of the chase and crash, while the LaSalle County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal review of the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.nwherald.com/news/local/ottawa-police-chase-ends-fatal-crash-june-2024
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/lasalle-county-high-speed-chase-driver-killed-2024
https://www.wglt.org/news/lasalle-police-investigation-fatal-chase-crash-2024

On 06/01/2024, law enforcement agencies, including the Chicago Police Department and the FBI, located 43-year-old Lander D. Coleman in the 9500 block of South Vernon Avenue in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. Coleman was wanted for a home invasion and the shooting of his ex-girlfriend and her two children in Matteson, Illinois, on May 18, 2024.
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Upon approach, Coleman brandished a firearm, prompting the deployment of SWAT units and the initiation of a standoff. Negotiators engaged Coleman for nearly ten hours, during which he was observed holding a gun to his head and exhibiting erratic behavior.
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Despite extensive negotiation efforts, Coleman sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound around 9:30 a.m. Officers immediately provided medical aid, and Coleman was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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The FBI is leading the investigation into the incident, with support from the Chicago Police Department.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 injury (self-inflicted).
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/swat-chicago-matteson-police-roseland/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/heavy-police-activity-reported-95th-street-south-side/14894950/
https://patch.com/illinois/southside/fugitive-shoots-self-ending-9-hour-roseland-standoff-reports
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-man-run-after-allegedly-shooting-ex-girlfriend-her-two-kids-matteson
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/matteson-domestic-violence-shooting-survivor/

On May 27, 2024, at approximately 11:10 p.m., Chicago Police Department officers on routine patrol in the 300 block of South Cicero Avenue observed Tracey Watson, 35, allegedly attempting to stab another man in the street. Officers exited their vehicle and, according to official reports, issued verbal commands for Watson to drop his weapon. When he reportedly failed to comply and continued the attack, two officers discharged their firearms, striking both Watson and the victim. Watson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
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Watson's family contests the police account, asserting that he was defending himself and his cousin from an unprovoked attack. According to Daniel Henry, Watson's cousin, the incident began when two men confronted Watson about urinating in public, leading to one of them punching Watson in the face. Henry states that as Watson and his cousin pursued the assailants, the men attacked again, hitting Watson with a bottle. Henry claims that the attackers then flagged down a passing police car, falsely alleging that Watson's cousin had a gun. The family argues that Watson was acting in self-defense when police arrived and that officers did not issue commands before opening fire.
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating the incident and has released body-worn camera footage showing the moments leading up to the shooting. The video depicts officers arriving at the scene, observing Watson allegedly attacking another individual, and subsequently discharging their firearms. COPA's preliminary statement indicates that officers gave verbal commands for Watson to drop his weapon, which he did not heed, prompting the use of deadly force.
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This incident has sparked controversy, with Watson's family disputing the police narrative and calling for accountability. The investigation by COPA is ongoing, and the involved officers have been placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum of 30 days, per departmental policy.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://abc7chicago.com/post/south-austin-chicago-police-fatal-shooting-family-speaks-out/14889006/
https://cwbchicago.com/2024/05/man-killed-by-cpd-while-stabbing-a-victim-in-front-of-officers-had-been-ordered-to-drop-his-knife-cpd-copa-say-his-family-disagrees.html
https://news.wttw.com/2024/07/02/copa-publishes-body-cam-video-chicago-police-shooting-left-1-dead-1-injured-after
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/video-shows-fatal-chicago-police-shooting-during-knife-attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSGp-ZnMjss

On 05/26/2024, officers from the Herrin Police Department, Energy Police Department, and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a motorcycle driven by Michael “Indian” Zimmerman, 59. The chase ended when Zimmerman’s motorcycle collided with a squad car, resulting in his death. Emergency responders pronounced Zimmerman dead at the scene.
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Police have not disclosed the reason for initiating the pursuit or the circumstances leading up to the fatal crash. Witnesses have raised questions about the necessity of the chase, given the potential dangers involved. Authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing and have not provided additional details regarding the case.
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The Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.southernillinoisnews.com/williamson-county-motorcycle-police-chase-fatal-crash
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/illinois-police-pursuit-motorcyclist-killed-2024
https://www.kfvs12.com/news/energy-police-chase-marion-crash-zimmerman-death

On 05/24/2024, Shannon Musgraves, 47, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a nine-hour standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The incident began when East Alton Police responded to a residence on the 200 block of Lakeside Avenue. The Madison County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police, SWAT units, and officers from the Wood River and Alton Police Departments joined the operation. Authorities have not disclosed what prompted their initial response.
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Police allege Musgraves was armed and refused to comply with orders to exit the residence. SWAT teams deployed heavy equipment, including armored vehicles, and used flashbang grenades and tear gas to force compliance. Witnesses reported loud explosions, extensive damage to the property, and disruptions to the neighborhood, including the evacuation of nearby homes.
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Despite these efforts, Musgraves did not surrender. Officers discovered his body inside the home nine hours into the standoff. Critics, including Musgraves’ family, have raised concerns about the aggressive tactics used, arguing that the situation could have been resolved without the use of overwhelming force.
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Law enforcement agencies involved have not disclosed critical details, including the justification for initiating the operation and the escalation of force. The Illinois State Police and Madison County Sheriff's Office are conducting an investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/east-alton-swatt-standoff-shannon-musgraves-2024
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/swat-tactics-criticized-east-alton-incident-2024
https://www.ksdk.com/news/local/madison-county-sheriffs-office-investigation-east-alton-standoff
https://patch.com/illinois/southside/east-alton-man-dies-during-swat-standoff

East Moline PD received a call that an 80-year-old local resident had fired a gun in the air. Police arrived and shot and killed the man.

https://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/east-moline-officer-involved-shooting-hometown-habor-apartments/article_99fda642-1498-11ef-86d6-ef7c05b4f27a.html

On May 16, 2024, at approximately 12:39 a.m., Woodstock Police responded to a domestic incident in the 200 block of Douglas Street near Calhoun Street in Woodstock, Illinois. Upon arrival, officers learned that 25-year-old Fabian Velazquez had discharged a firearm inside the residence before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. Officers spotted Velazquez's vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but he disregarded commands and accelerated southbound on Route 47 at a high rate of speed. Near the intersection of Route 47 and Route 176 in Lakewood, Velazquez lost control of his vehicle, which veered off the road, went airborne, and crashed onto Swanson Road. The vehicle rolled over during the crash. Velazquez was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Northwestern Hospital Huntley, where he died from his injuries. A gun matching the description of the one used in the initial incident was recovered at the crash scene. The McHenry County Major Investigations Assistance Team is investigating the incident.
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Last update: 12/06/2024

https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2024/05/25/identity-of-woodstock-man-killed-friday-while-running-from-police-released-by-mchenry-county-coroners-office/
https://abc7chicago.com/woodstock-police-chase-fatal-crash-high-speed-pursuit-illinois-news/15273909/
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20240517/woodstock-man-killed-in-crash-following-police-pursuit-identified

On 04/24/2024, Trent A. Paschal, a 24-year-old male, was found deceased from a gunshot wound at the East Dubuque Boat Ramp on Boat Ramp Rd in East Dubuque, Illinois. Paschal reportedly died from suicide under police duress while inside his vehicle.
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According to open records, Paschal had been under investigation for a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl while serving as a middle school teacher. Law enforcement had been actively investigating the allegations prior to his death. The East Dubuque Police Department has not disclosed additional details about the circumstances leading up to the incident.
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Last update:12/06/2024

https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_1ebfde00-0665-11ef-9b24-f7963f17c9f7.html
https://www.kcrg.com/2024/06/13/man-found-dead-dubuque-identified-former-middle-school-teacher-accused-sexual-abuse/

On 04/16/2024, Round Lake Park Police responded to a domestic disturbance involving a suicidal man at a residence on Brierhill Drive. Upon arrival, officers heard a single gunshot from inside the home. The Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Emergency Services Team (NIPAS EST) was deployed. SWAT secured the perimeter and employed standard protocols, including loudspeaker communication attempts and surveillance monitoring of the residence.
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After several hours of failed communication attempts, SWAT officers entered the residence around 1:15 a.m. and found the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The standoff began at approximately 8:40 p.m., lasting about five hours.
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SWAT officers were equipped with ballistic vests, helmets, gas masks, and military firearms. Surveillance equipment, including thermal imaging devices, was used to monitor movements inside the residence.
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The Round Lake Park Police Department, in collaboration with the Lake County Coroner's Office, is investigating.
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2024/04/17/29-year-old-man-found-dead-after-swat-team-called-to-domestic-disturbance-in-round-lake-park/

On 04/15/2024, deputies from Grundy County and Will County attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a man who had fled the scene of a domestic disturbance in Aurora, IL, where a 43-year-old woman was found with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. A statewide BOLO was issued providing a description of the man, 56-year-old Jeffrey Allen Emerson, and his vehicle.
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At approximately 10:00 a.m., Grundy County deputies located Emerson's vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Emerson did not cooperate, and deputies escalated a pursuit that ended in the 21000 block of Cottage Road in unincorporated Wilmington, Will County. Emerson exited his vehicle holding a firearm. Deputies from both Grundy and Will County established a perimeter and issued commands for Emerson to drop the weapon.
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Emerson did not respond to the commands and allegedly pointed the firearm at his chest, firing a shot that resulted in a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound. Emerson died from his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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The incident is under investigation by the Will County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Will County Coroner’s Office, with the Aurora Police Department handling the investigation related to the initial attempted homicide.

https://www.wjol.com/attempted-murder-suspect-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-in-rural-will-county/
https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2024/04/15/suspect-in-aurora-shooting-found-in-will-county-then-dies-from-gunshot-wound/

On 04/04/2024, deputies from the Lake County Sheriff's Office initiated a pursuit of a vehicle traveling at high speeds on a local roadway. The chase began when the driver, later identified as 79-year-old Antoine Pierre, failed to stop for a traffic violation and fled the scene.
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During the pursuit, speeds reached over 100 mph. As the chase continued through residential areas, deputies used stop sticks in an attempt to disable the vehicle. Pierre's vehicle struck a guardrail near the Des Plaines River, causing it to veer off the road and crash into the river.
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Pierre was ejected from the vehicle upon impact and was found deceased at the scene. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he was pronounced dead shortly after being recovered from the water.
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The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, including reviewing bodycam footage and conducting an accident reconstruction analysis.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/driver-killed-crashes-pickup-truck-into-des-plaines-river/
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2024/04/04/driver-dies-after-crash-involving-police-chase-in-gurnee/

On March 21, 2024, 26-year-old Dexter Reed was fatally shot by Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers during a traffic stop in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. The incident began when plainclothes officers sideswiped his vehicle, then initiated a traffic stop, initially citing Reed for not wearing a seat belt; this was later revised to a violation for illegally tinted windows. Family calls it a pretextual traffic stop. Reed fired his weapon, injuring an officer. It is not clear if and when he realized that the people in civilian clothing who hit his car and forced him to stop were officers. The incident escalated quickly and four CPD officers fired a total of 96 rounds within 41 seconds, striking Reed 13 times, killing him.
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Following the killing, the four shooters, Thomas Spanos, Victor Pacheco, Gregory Saint Louis and Aubrey Webb, were placed on administrative leave. As of September 2024, all four officers remained on leave with pay, pending the outcome of an investigation by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA). COPA recommended that these officers be relieved of their police powers due to concerns about their use of deadly force and the validity of the traffic stop. However, CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling declined to suspend their police powers during the investigation.
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One of the officers involved in the shooting, identified as Alexandra Giampapa, resigned from the CPD in December 2024. Shortly thereafter, she secured a position with the Westerville Division of Police in Ohio. This development has raised concerns among Reed's family and police reform advocates, who fear that Giampapa may be evading accountability for her role in the incident.
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Legal Actions and Settlements

In April 2024, Dexter Reed's family filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Chicago and the involved officers, alleging that Reed's civil rights were violated during the traffic stop and subsequent shooting. By December 2024, the city reached an undisclosed settlement with Reed's mother. Some city officials expressed concerns that the settlement was reached too hastily, especially considering that a police officer was injured during the incident.
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The shooting has sparked significant public outcry and demands for changes in CPD's traffic stop policies, particularly regarding stops for minor infractions such as equipment violations. COPA's investigation is ongoing, focusing on the officers' use of force and the legitimacy of the initial traffic stop. The findings of this investigation are pending and will play a crucial role in determining any further actions or policy reforms within the CPD.

https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-shooting-garfield-park-west-ferdinand-street-officer-shot/14555783/

https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-shooting-officer-shot-garfield-park-shootout-west-ferdinand-street/14557346/
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/cpd-make-your-own-decisions-about-footage-of-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-to-be-released-tuesday/

https://abc7chicago.com/post/dexter-reed-shooting-city-says-man-killed-chicago-police-was-stopped-tinted-windows-contradicting-earlier-claim/15124106/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc7kV67pPSw
https://thetriibe.com/2025/01/organizers-family-worry-chicago-cop-who-shot-dexter-reed-is-escaping-accountability-with-new-job-in-ohio/

BWC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8t5x6XK15c

On 03/18/2024, Macomb Police responded to a domestic violence call at the 900 block of North Charles Street. Upon arrival, officers observed 57-year-old Anthony T. George armed with two knives. George retreated into a room and emerged holding 4-year-old Terrell T. Miller and holding a knife.
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An officer discharged a firearm, fatally wounding both George and Miller. The child was struck and killed during the exchange.
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The mother of Terrell Miller stated that when her son was born, a police officer told her, “I can’t wait to arrest your son,” revealing a cruel level of bias. She also engaged with Black Lives Matter while her son was alive, raising concerns about the treatment of Black individuals by the police.
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The incident is under investigation by the Macomb Police Department. The identities of the officers involved have not been disclosed. The officers were cleared.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities (Terrell T. Miller and Anthony T. George)

https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/03/19/4-year-old-child-among-2-people-killed-officer-involved-shooting-macomb/
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/bizarre-police-shooting-left-4-133336692.html
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/07/26/york-j26.html
https://www.wgem.com/2024/07/23/macomb-officers-will-not-be-charged-shooting-that-killed-4-year-old/

On 03/18/2024, Macomb Police responded to a domestic violence call at the 900 block of North Charles Street. Upon arrival, officers observed 57-year-old Anthony T. George armed with two knives. George retreated into a room and emerged holding 4-year-old Terrell T. Miller, placing a knife to the child's throat and another to his waist.
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Fearing for the child’s safety, an officer discharged a firearm, fatally wounding both George and Miller. The child was struck and killed during the exchange.
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The mother of Terrell Miller stated that when her son was born, a police officer told her, “I can’t wait to arrest your son,” revealing an alarming level of bias. She also engaged with Black Lives Matter while her son was alive, raising concerns about the treatment of Black individuals by the police.
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The incident is under investigation by the Macomb Police Department. The identities of the officers involved have not been disclosed. The officers were cleared.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities (Terrell T. Miller and Anthony T. George)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/03/19/4-year-old-child-among-2-people-killed-officer-involved-shooting-macomb/
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/bizarre-police-shooting-left-4-133336692.html

On 03/18/2024, Decatur Police attempted to arrest 38-year-old Rocky L. Dupin in connection with an armed robbery. During the arrest, Dupin pulled a gun from his waistband. Officers Dawson Roberts and Tanner Brummitt responded by opening fire, fatally shooting Dupin.
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After Dupin’s death, police revealed that the weapon he pulled was a plastic replica.
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This incident follows a similar event nearly a year prior when Officer Dawson Roberts shot and injured Steven Hirstein during a domestic violence call in March 2023. This was his second shooting within one year.
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The Decatur Police Department is investigating the shooting.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Rocky L. Dupin)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYSvvoZi5KU
https://www.decaturtribune.com/2024/03/19/coroner-issues-report-on-death-of-man-involved-in-shooting-incident-with-decatur-police-officers/
https://newschannel20.com/newsletter-daily/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-had-a-replica-gun
https://herald-review.com/news/local/footage-from-decatur-police-officer-dawson-roberts-body-camera/video_8df26dd7-7fd7-5096-9b6e-24d7e902dac1.html

Pleasant Prairie PD chased a vehicle they believed to be stolen until it crashed. The driver was chased into a pond. He was found drowned several hours later.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMWhDpxkk78

On 03/10/2024, Des Plaines Police responded to a report of a suicidal individual barricaded in a vehicle at the intersection of Touhy Avenue and Lee Street. Officers observed 55-year-old Scott MacDonald inside the vehicle, armed with a handgun.
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A SWAT team was deployed to the scene. The team established a perimeter around the vehicle and used a loudspeaker to communicate with MacDonald. Despite attempts to negotiate, MacDonald ended the communication and a gunshot was heard from the vehicle. Officers entered the vehicle and discovered MacDonald deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The incident remains under investigation by the Des Plaines Police Department. The identities of the officers involved have not been publicly disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Scott MacDonald)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/ILDESPLAINES/2024/03/12/file_attachments/2810919/Press%20Release%20%28Armed%20Barricaded%20Subject%20in%20a%20Vehicle%20UPDATE%29.pdf
https://patch.com/illinois/arlingtonheights/suicidal-person-barricades-self-vehicle-des-plaines-pd

On 03/08/2024, Illinois State Police SWAT and Crisis Negotiating Teams responded to a call about a suicidal man at the TA Truck Stop located at 13750 23 Mile Road in Effingham, Illinois. Officers were notified that 33-year-old Jamon S. Weaver was inside his vehicle with a handgun and threatening to harm himself.
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A perimeter was established around the vehicle. Crisis negotiators maintained communication. Weaver disengaged from the conversation. A gunshot was heard from inside the vehicle. Officers forced entry into the vehicle and found him deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Jamon S. Weaver)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.wandtv.com/news/one-person-dead-after-a-standoff-in-effingham/article_cb2c86ea-de4f-11ee-8845-77a0f7262b02.html
https://www.effinghamradio.com/2024/03/11/deceased-individual-from-ta-standoff-on-friday-identified/
https://patch.com/michigan/shelby-utica/suspected-shelby-twp-bank-robber-dead-after-8-hour-standoff-police

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a Kane County Sheriff's Deputy attempted a traffic stop on a black Dodge Durango traveling westbound on Route 64 at speeds of 92 mph. The driver did not stop. Officers escalated a chase which reached speeds of up to 110 mph. The deputy called off the chase and momentarily lost sight of the vehicle, but moments later, the deputy found the Durango crashed into a tree on the west side of Ramm Road. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The driver’s identity has not been released and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The incident is under investigation by the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force. The identities of the officers involved have not been publicly disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Unidentified Male)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://foxvalleymagazine.com/2024/03/06/high-speed-chase-on-route-64-ends-in-fiery-crash-death/

On February 28, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., DEA agents attempted to arrest a 35-year-old male in the 5300 block of S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago. During the operation, the individual fired a gun, resulting in a self-inflicted injury. Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers arrived to assist and found the man unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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The DEA stated that none of their agents discharged their weapons during the incident. A gun was recovered at the scene. The identities of the officers involved have not been publicly disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Unidentified Male)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.yahoo.com/news/dea-investigating-cpd-arrives-unresponsive-012711038.html
https://spotcrime.com/crime/228858173-08f60b217989e877e891b18bea8fa325
https://ground.news/article/dea-investigating-after-cpd-arrives-to-unresp-victim
https://spotcrime.com/il/chicago
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-weekend-shootings-dec-8-to-11/

On February 24, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., Illinois State Police responded to reports of shots fired involving two vehicles stopped on the shoulder of northbound Interstate 55 near Lexington, Illinois. Upon arrival, officers observed 37-year-old Trayvon C. Little standing behind one of the vehicles, pointing a firearm toward them. Officers issued commands for Little to drop the weapon; however, he did not comply. Officers then exchanged gunfire with Little, who was fatally struck and later pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Subsequent investigation confirmed that Little had fired a shot from inside his vehicle in the direction of another vehicle before officers arrived. The ISP Division of Internal Investigation is conducting the ongoing investigation, with findings to be reviewed by the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Trayvon C. Little)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://isp.illinois.gov/Media/PressReleaseFile/894
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2024-02-26/springfield-man-identified-in-fatal-police-shooting-on-i-55-near-lexington
https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2024-03-05/police-video-shows-chaotic-scene-of-interstate-55-shootout-near-lexington
https://www.yahoo.com/news/body-camera-footage-released-springfield-153252987.html
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/mclean-coroner-releases-autopsy-for-man-shot-in-lexington/

Police chased an allegedly stolen U-Haul truck until it crashed into Little Calumet River. The driver died.

https://abc7chicago.com/stolen-u-haul-truck-chicago-crash-hammond-indiana-little-calumet-river/14452285/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N62fPUUA4k

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/police-chase-u-haul-crashes-little-calumet-river

On February 14, 2024, Chillicothe Police stopped 50-year-old Marvin Martin III on the 1800 block of North Finney Street, believing he was driving a stolen vehicle. As officers approached, Martin allegedly reached for a weapon. Police engaged him in a shootout, during which Martin was struck and killed by gunfire.
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The incident is under investigation by the Chillicothe Police Department, and the identities of the officers involved have not been publicly disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Marvin Martin III)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.wandtv.com/news/local/chillicothe-man-shot-dead-in-police-shootout-allegedly-stolen-car/
https://www.peoriajournal.com/chillicothe-police-incident-martin/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/police-shooting-chillicothe-2024/

On February 9, 2024, at approximately 2:19 p.m., a Cahokia Heights police officer initiated a pursuit of a speeding vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Bond Avenue. The fleeing vehicle collided with a Honda Civic driven by 60-year-old Marilyn Hill, who was turning into a driveway, resulting in the deaths of Hill and her passenger, 73-year-old Willie Buford.
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The driver of the pursued vehicle fled on foot and, during the escape, accidentally shot himself. He was subsequently hospitalized in critical condition.
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The incident is under investigation by the Illinois State Police, with findings to be reviewed by the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities (Marilyn Hill and Willie Buford)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/shooting-crash-cahokia-heights/63-2772e73e-6aaf-40a2-8330-f52eeef27d7d
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/marilyn-hill-killed-pursuit-car-accident-bond-avenue-east-st-louis
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/willie-bufford-killed-car-accident-bond-avenue-east-st-louis-pursuit
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2024-02-10/2-killed-in-illinois-after-a-car-being-chased-by-police-struck-another-vehicle
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/man-charged-crash-killed-2-east-st-louis/63-721a6e82-096e-442e-8991-635c3023aeed

St. Louis Police chased a vehicle into the path of Marilyn Hill, 60, killing her and her passenger Willie Buford. Police shot and critically injured the fleeing driver. His condition is unknown.

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/shooting-crash-cahokia-heights/63-2772e73e-6aaf-40a2-8330-f52eeef27d7d

On February 6, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Granite City police officers responded to a disturbance involving 39-year-old Donald J. Friese. Upon arrival, officers engaged in an altercation with Friese, who allegedly fired multiple shots, striking one officer in the arm. The officer was treated and released. Friese fled the scene on foot, later returning to his residence and escaping in a vehicle.
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The following evening, February 7, 2024, Cape Girardeau police received an alert about a vehicle driven by Friese. The alert was triggered by an Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. Officers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. Friese fled, and officers escalated the pursuit across the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge into Illinois. The chase continued until Friese's vehicle became stuck in a field near East Cape Girardeau.
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Friese locked himself inside his vehicle and fired at law enforcement officers with a rifle. Officers returned fire, fatally striking Friese.
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The incident is under investigation by the Illinois State Police, with findings to be reviewed by the Alexander County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Donald J. Friese)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/police-chase-ends-shootout-granite-city-suspect-18655957.php
https://www.wmix94.com/2024/02/08/man-accused-of-shooting-granite-city-officer-killed-with-shootout-in-east-cape-girardeau/
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/suspect-in-granite-city-police-officer-shooting-is-shot-and-killed-in-shootout-70867.cfm
https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/man-who-shot-granite-city-officer-found-in-southern-missouri/
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/granite-city-police-officer-shot-delmar-avenue/63-f575b660-0389-4aab-9c35-23f96db268bd

On February 3, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., Carol Stream police responded to a domestic violence call at the Villagebrook Apartments. Officers spoke with the alleged victim, who reported a physical altercation with 30-year-old Isaac Goodlow, resulting in visible injuries. She provided consent for officers to enter the apartment, expressing concern for her dog and belongings left inside.
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After approximately 50 minutes of attempts to contact Goodlow, officers obtained a key from the apartment manager and entered the unit. Upon opening the bedroom door, officers encountered Goodlow, who was shot once in the chest. Officers immediately called for paramedics and began administering aid. Goodlow was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His family contested the need for the shooting, stating he had never been violent and that police had “shot him down like a dog.”
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The incident is under investigation by the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Isaac Goodlow III)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/carol-stream-police-shooting-isaac-goodlow-body-camera-video-released/
https://abc7chicago.com/carol-stream-police-shooting-video-isaac-goodlow-news/14483034/
https://apnews.com/article/chicago-police-shooting-lawsuit-bedroom-bodycam-video-2fc8ff8b437f9324067055863fc69b05
https://wgntv.com/western-suburbs/carol-stream-police-release-of-bodycam-video-in-deadly-shooting-of-isaac-goodlow/
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/carol-stream-police-shooting-video-isaac-goodlow

On January 27, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Bellwood police responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of 32nd Avenue. Officers discovered a man who had been shot and later died at the hospital. During the investigation, officers observed a vehicle fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. The pursuit was initiated, and the vehicle continued to travel at excessive speeds through Forest Park. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree at the intersection of Randolph and Des Plaines Avenue, bursting into flames. Two individuals inside the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The incident is under investigation by the Illinois State Police, with findings to be reviewed by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities (2 individuals in the fleeing vehicle and 1 deceased from the shooting)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/homicide-suspects-die-in-fiery-crash-following-police-pursuit-in-forest-park/3339728/
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/fatal-shooting-in-bellwood-leads-to-fiery-crash-in-forest-park-3-people-killed-police
https://www.forestparkreview.com/2024/01/30/homicide-suspects-die-in-fiery-crash/
https://www.myaccident.org/illinois-accident-reports/bellwood
https://www.myaccident.org/illinois-accident-reports/police-agency/bellwood-police-department

On January 11, 2024, at approximately 11:51 a.m., Quincy Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 700 block of North 3rd Street. Upon arrival, officers observed 49-year-old Donald H. Hibbard with a handgun tucked in his waistband. Officer Hermsmeier attempted to de-escalate the situation using a TASER™, which was unsuccessful. During a struggle to gain control, Hibbard drew the handgun and fired, striking Officer Hermsmeier in the right upper arm. Officer VanderMaiden, fearing for both officers' lives, drew his service weapon and fired two rounds, fatally wounding Hibbard. Officer Hermsmeier was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Blessing Hospital. Hibbard was transported to the same hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident was investigated by the Illinois State Police, with findings reviewed by the Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office. No charges were filed against the officers involved.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Donald H. Hibbard), 1 injury (Officer Matthew Hermsmeier)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://khqa.com/news/local/no-criminal-charges-for-quincy-police-officers-involved-in-january-shooting
https://khqa.com/news/local/update-in-officer-and-suspect-shooting-at-3rd-and-elm-in-quincy
https://khqa.com/news/local/adams-county-coroners-office-releases-name-of-3rd-and-elm-shooting-subject
https://www.nieburfh.com/obituary/DonaldHeath-Hibbard
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/baylis-man-dies-exchanging-gunfire-police-18604833.php

Rockford PD arrived at a domestic violence call, found a man holding a knife and boxcutter. They shot and killed him.

https://www.wifr.com/2023/12/24/one-suspect-dead-an-officer-involved-shooting/

After attacking and raping a female off-duty officer in a building, then robbing her taking 3 hostages, a man fled in a vehicle, was chased, crashed in a field and died.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhWMv9e3oE

https://cwbchicago.com/2023/12/man-raped-one-woman-kidnapped-and-robbed-3-people-then-died-after-crashing-into-a-chicago-police-squad-car-overnight-officials-say.html

A 24-year-old man was being chase by the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force who tried to make an “investigatory stop” while looking for stolen cars when the man fled on foot. A vehicle hit and killed him and the vehicle fled.

https://abc7chicago.com/pedestrian-hit-by-car-crash-chicago-police-lawndale/14173704/

On December 7, 2023, off-duty Chicago police officer Tangie Brown struck Maria “Tonie” Schwab, a pedestrian, while driving intoxicated. Brown had been drinking and dropped her cell phone, which she attempted to retrieve while driving at high speed. In the process, she lost control of her SUV, swerved, hit a median, and then mounted the curb, striking Schwab, who was walking on the sidewalk. Brown's blood alcohol content (BAC) was found to be above the legal limit.
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The officer was found to be intoxicated above the legal limit when causing the accident and in February of 2024 was charged with Aggravated DUI/Accident/Death, one felony charge of Aggravated Use of Communication Device/Death, two misdemeanor charges of Failure to Give Info/Render Aid/Injury and one misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving. She was also cited for Failure to Reduce Speed and Improper Traffic Lane Usage.
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Last update: 11/28/2024

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/crime/ct-off-duty-cpd-crash-pedestrian-20231207-20231207
https://www.streetsblog.org/2023/12/09/tangie-brown-drunk-driving-crash-kills-maria-schwab
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-police-officer-charged-in-crash-death-pedestrian/

Elk Grove PD were called to a residence where a man had appeared outside with a knife. Police shot and killed him.

https://abc7chicago.com/elk-grove-village-shooting-police-department-today/14130421/

Glendale Heights police sergeant Michael Huff killed his wife Jacquelyn Huff, then committed suicide.

https://www.countryherald.com/illinois/homer-glen-tragedy-glendale-heights-police-sergeant-wife-found-dead-in-reported-murder-suicide/

When four members of a Chicago PD police tactical team tried to conduct an “investigatory” stop which may have included child rape charges leveled against him, Tranza Campbell began to flee while firing shots at the officers, said during a news conference. Police shot and killed him.

https://www.thehour.com/news/article/suspect-killed-and-officer-shot-in-arm-during-18473039.php

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/santa-rosa-police-officer-arrested-for-rape-and-child-solicitation/

https://www.wfsb.com/2023/11/01/disturbing-details-correction-officer-accused-trying-lure-underage-girl-sex/

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2023/11/06/officer-traveled-to-hendersonville-for-sex-acts-with-minor-sentenced/71440077007/

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/petty-officer-accused-sending-photos-genitals-minor-nassau-deputies-say/A4GZ2SXEFRCVBEUEN7COX74BUA/

https://www.10news.com/california-police-officer-fired-over-disgusting-racist-text-messages

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/bob-mcculloch-matthew-statement-son-shooting-school-event-kirkwood/63-a855f9ea-212e-406d-8053-c45ea6cc5d7a

Off-duty DeKalb PD officer James Correlejo, 25, was intoxicated and caused a crash which killed the other motorist. Officer Correlejo was arrested for reckless homicide and aggravated driving while drunk. While Graciela Reza-Contreras died, 3 other people from the vehicle that was hit were also sent to the hospital with injuries. Officer Correlejo remains in jail now, 3 days after the crash. The family has started a GoFundMe linked below to help transfer her to her native Maxico and bury her near family.

https://abc7chicago.com/dekalb-il-dui-crash-fatal-off-duty-south-holland-police-officer-deadly/14028223/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-lay-our-mother-to-rest-in-her-hometown?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer