Death by Cop  2022-2024

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James Ready

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/30/2022

Location : 1644 First St

City : Terre Haute

County : Vigo

State : Indiana

Agency : Terre Haute PD

Officer(s) : Adam Noel

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Terre Haute PD arrived at a domestic violence call, found a person stabbed and James Ready with a knife at 1644 First Street in Terre Haute. Officer Adam Noel shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/names-released-in-a-officer-involved-fatal-shooting/article_da8538f0-71a2-11ed-9c9e-bf27c67ffd35.html

https://www.wthitv.com/news/what-led-to-a-wednesday-afternoon-standoff-in-terre-haute-heres-what-court-documents-allege/article_aaac3a9a-d7a9-11ec-992e-97db50d0bee5.html

Payton A. Masterson

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/11/2022

Location : Main St/Lafayette

City : Tell City

County : Perry

State : Indiana

Agency : Indiana State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Indiana State Police troopers were on state road 66 when they tried to pull over a vehicle. Masterson did not stop, instead shot at troopers. He got out of his car, stole a truck and ended up ramming his car into several police cars. He then got out of his truck and ran away into his apartment. A large police presence surrounded the apartment. Masterson opened the window and fired at the officers. An unknown number of officers fired back. Police sent a drone to the apartment and found him dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbng.com/video/2022/11/11/isp-names-suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.wevv.com/news/crime/tell-city-man-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting/article_5a30bf3e-61bd-11ed-9a64-0b85bb34e915.html

Wyatt Beckler

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/02/2022

Location : 400 block of Poplar St+Hoagland Ave

City : Fort Wayne

County : Allen

State : Indiana

Agency : Fort Wayne PD

Officer(s) : Andrew Fry

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Fort Wayne PD were sent to a call of domestic disturbance with armed man. Officers claim that Wyatt Beckler refused commands and allegedly had a weapon, when the officer shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowo.com/man-involved-in-police-shooting-dies/

https://www.wane.com/news/crime/police-investigate-reports-of-shooting-south-of-downtown/

Carlos Trotter

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 10/27/2022

Location : 3100 block of Shadeland Ave

City : Lawrence

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Lawrence PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lawrence PD spotted a stolen vehicle and tried a traffic stop. Carlos Trotter allegedly would not stop on command. Lawrence officers escalated a chase. Trotter crashed as a result. Police approached claim that he had an unspecified weapon. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbs4indy.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-lawrence/

https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/police-fatally-shoot-auto-theft-suspect-after-brief-chase

https://cbs4indy.com/news/indycrime/mother-of-man-killed-by-lawrence-police-officer-after-chase-wants-answers/

Daniel Francis Scott

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/10/2022

Location : 1351 Veterans Parkway

City : Clarksville

County : Clark

State : Indiana

Agency : Clarksville PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Clarksville PD were called because Daniel Francis Scott allegedly refused to leave a Walmart at closing time. Police arrived and allege that he swung a machete at them and “charged an officer.” Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wnky.com/walmart-reopens-following-suspect-death-in-southern-indiana/

https://www.madisoncourier.com/north_vernon/police-fatally-shoot-machete-wielding-man-inside-walmart/article_78e83e58-6ec2-5acd-9cd4-4f0b574dcc1a.html

Bryar Everett Wolfe

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/09/2022

Location : W. Felicity+S Wayne St

City : Angola

County : Steuben

State : Indiana

Agency : Angola PD, Indiana State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Angola PD found 2 men shot to death and began looking for Bryar Everett Wolfe. When they located him, he allegedly shot at police and fled. Police chased him and he allegedly started firing again. They shot and killed him. No video or eyewitnesses can be located to corroborate the official narrative.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc57.com/news/state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-angola

https://www.journalgazette.net/local/coroner-identifies-victims-suspect-who-died-in-angola-police-involved-shooting/article_95dd237c-4900-11ed-9963-37b42fe620fd.html

Daniel Staten

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/05/2022

Location : E Hadley+N Mann

City : Madison Township

County : Morgan

State : Indiana

Agency : Morgan County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Morgan County deputy chased Daniel Staten for a traffic violation on Hadley Road near Mooresville. Police escalated a chase that ended 4 miles later when Staten slammed into the back of a pickup truck while being chased by police. He died. Two females in his car were unharmed. The driver of the pickup truck was also injured. No dashcam or other footage or evidence can be found on open records search

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/man-chased-by-police-dies-after-head-on-collision-with-another-driver-in-morgan-county

https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/sheriff-suspect-of-traffic-violation-dies-in-police-chase-in-eastern-morgan-county/

Thomas Edward Talley Jr.

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 10/03/2022

Location : 500 block of S Holt Rd

City : ndianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metro PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during SWAT siege

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police and SWAT responded to reports that Thomas Talley was allegedly holding a woman against her will inside her home. Officers report hearing shots, after which they entered the room where the woman was held and police shot Talley, killing him. No BWC evidence was released by police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wane.com/news/impd-kills-gunman-rescues-hostage-on-southwest-side/

https://fox59.com/news/sources-holt-road-gunman-feared-returning-to-prison-taunted-police-to-shoot-him/

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/impd-confirms-officer-involved-shooting-and-swat-callout-on-west-side/531-b455dc3b-0cb7-4d10-90ec-6dc26d18b7eb#:~:text=INDIANAPOLIS%20%E2%80%94%20Police%20shot%20and%20killed,%2Dyear%2Dold%20Thomas%20Talley.

Georgia Tetmeyer 3 of 3

Age :12

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/17/2022

Location : I-465 SB marker 12

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metro PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police chased a vehicle that began driving the wrong way at mile marker 12. Police allege that the chase was “called off”just before the crash that killed Georgia Tetmeyer, 12; William Tetmeyer, 40; Cory Lemasters, 35. Police never explained why they undertook this extremely dangerous chase, endangering the public.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/coroner-3-dead-after-weekend-wrong-way-crash-on-i-465-including-father-and-12-year-old-daughter/

William Alan Tetmeyer 2 of 3

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/17/2022

Location : I-465 SB marker 12

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metro PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police chased a vehicle that began driving the wrong way at mile marker 12. Police allege that the chase was “called off” just before the crash that killed Georgia Tetmeyer, 12; William Tetmeyer, 40; Cory Lemasters, 35. Police never explained why they undertook this extremely dangerous chase, endangering the public.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/coroner-3-dead-after-weekend-wrong-way-crash-on-i-465-including-father-and-12-year-old-daughter/

Cory Lemasters 3 of 3

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/17/2022

Location : I-465 SB marker 12

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metro PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police chased a vehicle that began driving the wrong way at mile marker 12. Police allege that the chase was “called off” just before the crash that killed Georgia Tetmeyer, 12; William Tetmeyer, 40; Cory Lemasters, 35. Police never explained why they undertook this extremely dangerous chase, endangering the public.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/coroner-3-dead-after-weekend-wrong-way-crash-on-i-465-including-father-and-12-year-old-daughter/

Richard Allen Skinner

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/25/2022

Location : 1500 block of E Andover Avenue

City : Muncie

County : Delaware

State : Indiana

Agency : Muncie Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Richard Skinner, 45, the brother of Delaware County Sheriff Tony Skinner, had a long history of arrests. On 08/25/2022, police were sent to the home for a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they brought their SWAT unit as well. Police allege they heard a gunshot from the house and state Richard Skinner pointed a gun at them from a window. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-muncie/531-0b0e1fab-ed43-4702-89f2-cc1d2c633b8a

https://www.thestarpress.com/obituaries/msp049712

Darrin Baker

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/31/2022

Location : 700 block of Bobtail Dr

City : Greenfield

County : Hancock

State : Indiana

Agency : Greenfield PD

Officer(s) : Jarrod Davis

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Greenfield PD were called to a domestic incident. When they arrived, they allege that they saw Darrin Baker assaulting a woman. Police claim he had a gun. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/indiana-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-greenfield/

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2022/07/31/1-man-dead-following-police-involved-shooting-in-greenfield-sunday/65387544007/

Dante Kittrell

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/29/2022

Location : 1200 block of N Sheridan St

City : South Bend

County : St. Joseph

State : Indiana

Agency : South Bend PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

South Bend PD were sent to a mental health crisis in which a suicidal man had access to a gun. Police arrived and allege that he “began pointing a gun” at police. They shot and killed him. He turned out to have been unarmed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wndu.com/2022/07/29/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-near-coquillard-elementary-school/

https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/02/black-leaders-at-vigil-tell-south-bend-stop-telling-us-to-be-patient/65388114007/

https://www.wndu.com/2022/08/02/community-leaders-call-action-after-death-dante-kittrell/

https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/24/dante-kittrell-south-bend-indiana-police-shooting-no-criminal-charges/65418357007/

https://www.abc57.com/news/body-camera-video-shows-negotiations-before-fatal-shooting-of-dante-kittrell

Name Not Disclosed 2 of 2

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/25/2022

Location : CR-51+CR-40

City : Auburn

County : DeKalb

State : Indiana

Agency : Indiana State Police, Auburn PD, DeKalb County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Auburn PD responded to a report of shots fired at a home on Griswold Court and saw a black vehicle leaving the area. Officers tried to pull it over and troopers and DeKalb County Sheriff's deputies joined Auburn police in chasing the vehicle south of the city. Police placed spike strips on County Road 51 and State Road 8 but the vehicle kept going at a on CR 51 at a slow speed. Police heard shots fired. Police found a man unconscious and a woman in the driver’s seat, both gravely injured. Both died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfft.com/news/local/indiana-state-police-investigating-chase-murder-suicide-in-dekalb-county/article_f13aacb2-0c47-11ed-9b00-2700b62c08ed.html

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/police-man-forced-woman-into-car-chase-shot-her-and-then-himself/

Name Not Disclosed 1 of 2

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/25/2022

Location : CR-51+CR-40

City : Auburn

County : DeKalb

State : Indiana

Agency : Indiana State Police, Auburn PD, DeKalb County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Auburn PD responded to a report of shots fired at a home on Griswold Court and saw a black vehicle leaving the area. Officers tried to pull it over and troopers and DeKalb County Sheriff's deputies joined Auburn police in chasing the vehicle south of the city. Police placed spike strips on County Road 51 and State Road 8 but the vehicle kept going at a on CR 51 at a slow speed. Police heard shots fired. Police found a man unconscious and a woman in the driver’s seat, both gravely injured. Both died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfft.com/news/local/indiana-state-police-investigating-chase-murder-suicide-in-dekalb-county/article_f13aacb2-0c47-11ed-9b00-2700b62c08ed.html

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/police-man-forced-woman-into-car-chase-shot-her-and-then-himself/

Gloria Melton

Age :77

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 07/13/2022

Location : 5th Ave + Colfax St

City : Gary

County : Lake

State : Indiana

Agency : Lake County SO

Officer(s) : Zachary Norcutt

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by patrol car crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Gary PD officer collided with Gloria Melton. She was killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lost-my-grandma-need-help-for-travel

https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/police-officer-involved-in-fatal-accident-in-gary/

https://www.wbiw.com/2022/07/14/indiana-state-police-investigate-fatal-crash-in-gary/

https://wgntv.com/northwest-indiana/woman-ejected-dies-after-crash-with-police-car-in-gary/

Dominique Deverone Jackson

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/04/2022

Location : U.S. 40 to County Road 550

City : Plainfield

County : Plainfield

State : Indiana

Agency : Plainfield PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police saw scratched paint causing them to believe a vehicle may have been involved in a hit-and-run and that the vehicle was swerving. Police escalated a hunt that ended when the vehicle crashed and exploded in a fireball. Dominique Jackson had committed no crime but was confirmed by family to have been afraid of all police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/state-police-investigate-fatal-plainfield-police-chase-crash/

Jacob G. Roberts

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/27/2022

Location : State Road 135 + County Road 300S

City : Trafalgar

County : Johnson

State : Indiana

Agency : Johnson County SO

Officer(s) : Dustin Moody

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Dustin Moody crashed while pursuing a pickup truck whose driver, 23-year-old Jacob G. Roberts of Nineveh, died in the police chase crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/man-dead-trafalgar-officer-seriously-hurt-after-pursuit-and-crash/

https://www.wrtv.com/news/public-safety/civilian-dies-two-johnson-county-law-enforcement-officers-injured-in-separate-incidents

Jeremy Swygart

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/13/2022

Location :

City : Marion

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indiana State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Marion Police Department tried to pull Jeremy Swygart over for speeding near the 2000 block of Western Avenue. Swygart was on a motorcycle and refused to stop and police escalated a chase that ended when Swygart T-boned a marked Grant County Sheriff’s Department vehicle at the intersection of Miller Avenue and 50th Street. Swygart was ejected from the motorcycle and died at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/motorcyclist-killed-after-evading-traffic-stop-says-marion-police/?ipid=promo-link-block2

Jason James Morales

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/08/2022

Location : 1691 W 53rd St

City : Davenport

County : Scott

State : Indiana

Agency : Davenport PD

Officer(s) : Michael Catton

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Davenport PD received a call that a man was tampering with an air conditioner. The officer found an outstanding warrant and tried to arrest him. Police ended up killing the man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/police-say-man-fatally-shot-during-fight-with-iowa-officer

https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/authorities-id-man-killed-in-shootout-with-iowa-officer-davenport-shooting-update-scott-county

https://www.wqad.com/article/news/scott-county-attorneys-office-davenport-police-officer-justified-shooting-caseys-gas-station/526-e506e7d5-74ed-4cf9-9861-6f41687dad51

https://www.wvik.org/public-safety-health/2022-06-30/daven

Justin K. Moore

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/16/2022

Location : SR-135

City : Palmyra

County : Harrison

State : Indiana

Agency : Palmyra PD

Officer(s) : Zachary Holly

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Palmyra PD were is on a call that a car was disabled on the side of the road. They found a man holding a small knife. Police ordered him to put it in the car. It is not known what else transpired but the man allegedly turned around with a gun and fired a shot at them. The officer returned fire and killed Justin K. Moore.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thenewsenterprise.com/news/local/two-men-dead-after-police-involved-shooting/article_44844fd3-44cd-5f22-b04b-5887fe3f1b23.html

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2022-05-18/prosecutor-officer-who-shot-armed-motorist-was-justified

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/indiana/indiana-shooting-justin-moore-jacob-mclanahan-firefighter-family-vampires/417-1eb4458b-d397-47ce-b73a-519a517e4298

Herman Whitfield III

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/25/2022

Location : 3700 block of Marrison Pl

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metro PD

Officer(s) : Steven Sanchez, Adam Ahmad, Matthew Virt, Dominique Clark, Jordan Bull, Nicholas Mathew

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Herman Whitfield was experiencing a mental health crisis and his father had asked for an ambulance. Police arrived and it was obvious that Whitfield had difficulty understanding police. He wandered around the house in this confused state while police repeatedly tased him, handcuffed him and restrained him, using their body weight on top of him. He died during the ordeal. No mental health help was ever provided.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2022/04/27/herman-whitfield-pianist-indianapolis-police-taser-death-mental-health-services/9554930002/

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/faith-in-indiana-black-clergy-ask-for-impd-officers-to-be-prosecuted-for-death-of-man-in-custody-herman-whitfield-mental-crisis-psychosis-indianapolis/531-e9db8bbe-7cc4-445f-8fc7-f865f3ca0486

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/09/herman-whitfield-iii-black-clergy-call-prosecution-impd-police/9701563002/

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/coroner-rules-in-custody-death-of-herman-whitfield-iii-a-homicide/

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/06/22/family-man-who-died-indianapolis-police-custody-files-lawsuit/7697664001/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/30/2022

Location : I-74/SR 267

City : Brownsburg

County : Hendricks

State : Indiana

Agency : Brownsburg PDNot Disclosed, Indiana State Patrol, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An Indiana State Trooper attempted to pull over a vehicle for a traffic violation on Lynhurst Drive near Sumner Avenue. The driver continued to drive and made its way to I-74 westbound toward Brownsburg.
The driver slowed down and pulled to the right shoulder. Troopers boxed the vehicle in. The man committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.reporter.net/news/local_news/police-chase-ends-with-possible-suicide/article_46c489b2-b065-11ec-b8d2-3b682d09d17b.html

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/indiana/articles/2022-03-30/motorist-dead-after-police-chase-apparently-shot-himself

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/shots-fired-in-police-chase-on-i-74-brownsburg-indiana/531-dfbf119a-e60e-4a8f-b937-6272a3776846

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/INPOLICE/bulletins/3112e35

Spencer Chase Goodwin

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/27/2022

Location :

City : Greenfield

County : Hancock

State : Indiana

Agency : Henry County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Spencer Goodwin was driving his motorcycle when Henry County deputies escalated a chase that lasted until he crashed and died

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-crash-police-chase-henry-hancock-county-indiana/531-c8fb0da1-550a-42c9-bbd1-7e49d70409f4

https://www.rosecityfunerals.com/obituaries/Spencer-Chase-Goodwin?obId=24409863

https://www.greenfieldreporter.com/2022/03/27/greenfield-police-investigate-fatal-motorcycle-crash/

Brian “Scotty” Dodd

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/20/2022

Location : 1200 block of N Washington St

City : Kokomo

County : Kokomo

State : Indiana

Agency : Kokomo PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Kokomo officers were called to the Dollar General in the 1200 block of North Washington Street after a car had crashed into the building. Brian "Scotty" Doddleft the store and stopped in 400 block of West Jefferson Street, was agitated, yelled, made unspecified verbal threats and drove off again. He crashed into 2 parked cars nearby and was found unconscious in the car and later died. Autopsy showed that he died of blunt force trauma to the chest, a result of the police chase crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/howard-county/kokomo/police-pursuit-leads-to-deadly-crash-in-kokomo

Sean Tago-Scott Gaylord

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/20/2022

Location : W Kimberly+Main St

City : Davenport

County : Moline

State : Indiana

Agency : Moline PD, Iowa State Patrol, Scott County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police engaged Sean Tago-Scott Gaylord in a standoff during a “shots fired” call until he committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://qctimes.com/news/local/updated-suspect-in-davenport-standoff-had-been-involved-in-moline-shots-fired-call/article_4cd604fb-ff01-58bf-ba25-b624f4aba59e.html

Kevin P. Zimmerman

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/03/2022

Location : 200 block of Mt. Auburn St

City : Dunkirk

County : Jay

State : Indiana

Agency : Dunkirk PD

Officer(s) : Dan Mumbower, Erica Post

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Dunkirk PD arrived in the 200 block of Mt. Auburn Street in Dunkirk after being called that the residents were under attack in their home. Police arrived, found the doors locked and were advised that someone with 2 knives was inside. When police entered, they found Kevin Zimmerman with 2 knives and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/jay-county-man-shot-killed-by-dunkirk-police/531-ecf17502-267b-4392-8e4d-d10944d97b20

https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/INPOLICE/2022/03/31/file_attachments/2119391/Jay%20County%20Prosecutor%20Official%20Statement%20Dunkirk%20Officer%20Involved%20Shooting.pdf

https://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/regional-news/police-found-justified-in-shooting-dunkirk-man-to-death/

Vickie Berry 2 of 2

Age :65

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 02/27/2022

Location : State Rd 67

City : Mooresville

County : Morgan

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mooresville PD chased a vehicle at 110 mph until the vehicle hit the car of Vickie Berry and her car burst into flames, killing her. Jason Howard, also died from his injuries associated with the crash. Berry’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Town of Mooresville.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/indiana/articles/2022-02-28/2-dead-after-crash-near-mooresville-during-police-chase

https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/2-dead-after-crash-near-mooresville-during-police-chase/

Jason Howard 1 of 2

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/27/2022

Location : State Rd 67

City : Mooresville

County : Morgan

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mooresville PD chased a vehicle driven by Jason Howard at 110 mph until the vehicle hit the car of Vickie Berry and the car burst into flames, killing her. Jason Howard, also died from his injuries associated with the crash. Berry’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Town of Mooresville.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/indiana/articles/2022-02-28/2-dead-after-crash-near-mooresville-during-police-chase

https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/2-dead-after-crash-near-mooresville-during-police-chase/

John Charles Moreida

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/27/2022

Location : 610 Fir St

City : Shelley

County : Bingham

State : Indiana

Agency : Shelley PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Shelley PD went to the residence of John Moreida for a warrant. Police alleged that he came at them with “an edged weapon” and they shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/02/police-release-name-of-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/police-officer-fatally-shoots-suspect-at-local-apartment-complex/article_c5bf335f-e686-53b5-a8a6-1146c85dac5e.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/14/2022

Location : Ind 18+Bethlehem Rd

City : Marion

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indiana State Police, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after fleeing traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Marion PD attempted a traffic stop at Indiana 18 and Bethlehem Road over a traffic violation. A vehicle did not stop and police escalated a chase. Police chased him into mobile home park and saw that passenger was in the vehicle with the man. The man went into a home and locked himself in. Police called the Marion Emergency Response Team and breached the home and escalated a confrontation. The man allegedly had a semi-automatic long rifle. Police claim that he opened fire. Swamp was called. They breached the home and found him dead. It is not known at this time whether he died by police bullet or self-inflicted gunshot.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/man-found-dead-in-marion-home-after-pursuit-armed-standoff-with-police

Olajuwon R. Nuttall

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/10/2022

Location : US-421 22 mile marker

City : Michigan City

County : Porter

State : Indiana

Agency : Michigan City PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed in police chase crash after alleged burglary

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man was followed after a burglary and Michigan city police initiated car chase. Chase continued for quite some time until the man rear-ended a semi at high-speed, was pinned inside and killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wndu.com/2022/02/10/michigan-city-burglary-suspect-dies-crash-during-police-pursuit/

https://cdllife.com/2022/burglary-suspect-with-5-active-warrants-ends-police-pursuit-with-fatal-crash-into-big-rig/

Michael Haas

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/31/2022

Location : Village Green Mobile Park

City : Mishawaka

County : St. Joseph

State : Indiana

Agency : Mishawaka PD

Officer(s) : Garrett Schock

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Responding to a man-with-a-gun call, Mishawaka Officer Garrett Schockarrived and shot and killed 37-year-old Michael Haas.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc57.com/news/investigation-underway-after-police-involved-shooting

https://www.wndu.com/2022/03/10/mishawaka-police-release-dashcam-footage-officer-involved-shooting-village-green/

Dane Gregory Northcutt 2 of 2

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/29/2022

Location : Route 26

City : Sedalia

County : Carroll

State : Indiana

Agency : Carroll County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed on duty.

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Carroll County deputy Noah Rainey and civilian sheriff's employee Dane Northcutt were driving to a backup call on Route 26 when for unknown reasons, the patrol car left the road and hit a utility pole, killing both the deputy and Dane Gregory Northcutt. No other vehicles were involved. It is unknown how fast the officer was driving.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25902-deputy-sheriff-noah-rainey

Daniel T. Olson

Age :67

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/15/2022

Location : US-20+SR3

City : Lagrange

County : LaGrange

State : Indiana

Agency : LaGrange County PD -Indiana State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop Disposition : No known charges

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

According to the LaGrange Police Department, at about 3 p.m. Friday in LaGrange one of its officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by a man wanted for an unnamed offense. The person took off and police chased the man east of LaGrange on U.S. 20. East of the intersection of U.S. 20 and S.R. 3, the vehicle crashed, overturned and Daniel T. Olson was ejected from the vehicle and was later pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kpcnews.com/newssun/article_bce748fd-901c-5689-bfa6-e795809899f9.html

https://www.21alivenews.com/2022/01/16/one-dead-crash-indiana-toll-road/

Britni Griffin 2 of 2

Age :20

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 01/07/2022

Location : I-80

City : Lake

County : Lake

State : Indiana

Agency : Lake County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Britney Griffin and Ky’Air Lucus, age 1, were killed Friday after a police chase caused a crash on I-80 in Gary, Indiana. Police allege that another car was speeding and weaving in between lanes when he lost control, hit a semi, spun across all lanes and collided with another tractor trailer around 11:32 a.m. in the westbound lanes near mile marker 5.7. The impact of the crash ejected a 20-year-old woman who was riding in the front passenger seat and she and an infant in a car seat were both pronounced dead on the scene.
Lake County sheriff's deputies state the reason for the chase was that they had tried to stop the car for speeding in downtown Gary.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/gary-crash-today-i-80-police-chase/11438441/

Ky’Air Lucas 1 of 2

Age :1

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/07/2022

Location : I-80

City : Gary

County : Lake

State : Indiana

Agency : Lake County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Britni Griffin and Ky’Air Lucas, age 1, were killed Friday after a police chase caused a crash on I-80 in Gary, Indiana. Police allege that another car was speeding and weaving in between lanes when he lost control, hit a semi, spun across all lanes and collided with another tractor trailer around 11:32 a.m. in the westbound lanes near mile marker 5.7. The impact of the crash ejected a 20-year-old woman who was riding in the front passenger seat and she and an infant in a car seat were both pronounced dead on the scene.
Lake County sheriff's deputies state the reason for the chase was that they had tried to stop the car for speeding in downtown Gary.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/gary-crash-today-i-80-police-chase/11438441/