Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Lawrence Charles Williamson
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/29/2023
Location : MLK Blvd
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Michael Florio
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer Michael Florio, a Metro corrections officer was driving southbound on Martin Luther King Boulevard on Jan. 29, 2023, night when he hit and killed a pedestrian. Police did notspecify if the officerwas on duty at the time of the incident.Pedestrian Charles Williamson, 35, was crossing MLK Blvd just north of Lowry Avenue when he was struck by Florio. Police did not comment on the speed of the officer. Officer Fiorio was not charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2023/jan/29/metro-corrections-officer-involved-in-fatal-pedest/
https://thenevadaglobe.com/702times/fatal-january-24-crash-victim-identified-as-north-las-vegas-man/
Scott Kennedy
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 01/08/2023
Location : 1570 Sky Valley Drive
City : Reno 89523
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : Reno PD
Officer(s) : Steve Mayfield
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police on “shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
After a report of possible gunfire in the area over a parking dispute, Sgt. Steve Mayfield of Reno PD pulled up to 1570 Sky Valley Drive. Multiple shots were heard by police.A second backup officer arrived with a rifle. The bodycam is visibly heavily edited. Scott Kennedy died in this shootout from police bullets.Details are unclear. No officers were charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mAyDlRqsdA
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/police-officer-shot-1-suspect-090502138.html
https://www.kolotv.com/2023/01/09/heavy-police-presence-sky-valley-dr/
Gilbert Anthony Montoya
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/05/2023
Location : S Grand Ave+Chavez St
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed during police chase for warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
During a traffic stop, police found a nationwide arrest warrant for Gilbert Montoya. He fled and Las Vegas Metro PD escalated a chase after Gilbert Anthony Montoya until he crashed into a building near S. Grand Avenue and Chavez Street and died. Another man who was a passenger in the vehicle was airlifted to an Albuquerque hospital to be treated for major injuries with unknown outcome. No officers were charged.
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William Allen Konkol
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/30/2022
Location : Colusa Dr+Sacramento Dr
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Fernando Sotelo, Alberto Guzman, Justin Terranova
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police over road rage allegations
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were called because someone allegedly pointed a gun in a possible road rage incident. Police identified the car, chased it and stopped it whereupon they shot and killed William Allen Konkol.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/las-vegas-police-involved-in-shooting-near-charleston-lamb/
Rodney Finch
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/04/2022
Location : 8400 block of W Shady Shores Circle
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas Metro PD received a call about a man pointing a gun at people. When police arrived, they allege he pointed a shotgun at them and they shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktnv.com/news/lvmpd-dead-suspect-was-62-year-old-with-a-shotgun
Jose Alexis Cabrera Hernandez
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/04/2022
Location : 6200 block of Spring Mountain Rd
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Dewane Ferrin
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jose Alexis Cabrera Hernandez was wanted for homicide. Las Vegas Metro PD traced him to a parking lot where he had hostages in a car whom police freed. Officer Dewane Ferrin shot and killed Hernandez.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktnv.com/news/ois-update-victim-killed-by-girlfriends-ex-husband-lvmpd-says
Jason Thorpe
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 10/18/2022
Location : 1701 E Prater Way
City : Sparks
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : Sparks PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after shooting at police station
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sparks PD allege Jason Thorpe fired at their police station. They further allege he ran toward them. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/10/18/officers-respond-incident-near-sparks-police-deptartment/
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/10/28/body-camera-footage-released-sparks-officer-involved-shooting/
Angel Ortega
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/10/2022
Location : 8300 block of W Charleston Blvd
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas Metro PD initiated a chase after a traffic stop for unknown reasons. Police chased the vehicle around 12:30 a.m. in the 8300 block of West Charleston Boulevard after he drove away from the traffic stop. The chase led to a fatal crash, killing Angel Ortega. Police did not answer any questions why the car was chased and how the fatal crash during their chase occurred. Three other occupants of the vehicle were injured also.
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Christopher Earl Smith
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/10/2022
Location : W Carey Ave+MLK Blvd
City : North Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : North Las Vegas PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers responded to call about a man allegedly aiming a gun at several different people. North Las Vegas PD located Christopher Earl Smith and allege that he pulled a firearm from his waistband. Police shot and killed him. Family members expressed disbelief that the man known to be gentle and caring would do what police described and demand to see the BWC.
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Jason Charles Dunkle
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/26/2022
Location : St. Rose Parkway and Eastern Avenue
City : Henderson
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Henderson PD
Officer(s) : Glenn Morgon
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Henderson PD were called for a report of a suspicious man in a bar. Police arrived and allege that Dunklefled on foot and tried to get into a business on the street. Police approached and allege that he pulled a plastic BB replica and officer Glenn Morgon shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.8newsnow.com/crime/henderson-officer-shot-in-face-returns-fire-killing-shooter/
Gabriel Herrera Charles
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 09/11/2022
Location : 3900 block of University Center Drive
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Tierney Tomburo
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas Metro PD conducted a traffic stop and arrested amount for DUI. During a patch down, one of the passengers flood on foot. Police engage in a pursuit and claim that he shot at officers and injured one. Police shot and killed him.
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Francisco Pena
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/22/2022
Location : Merchant Street
City : Sparks
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : Sparks Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during police home invasion
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police responded to a call regarding a domestic dispute. When police arrived, they allege Francisco Pena was holding the son at knifepoint. The son had tried to disarm him and had some cuts. Police allege he refused to comply with them and police shot and killed him. Bodycam does not show him holding the son with a knife as the shooter officer’s bodycam is not included, only the officer whose bodycam did not capture the moments leading up to the shooting. The teenage son was very upset with the shooting, screamed at police “I can’t believe you!” and stormed out of the apartment. No record can be found of the son publicly either confirming or denying the allegations that he had been held at knifepoint.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/08/23/wcso-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-sparks/
Tony Jon DeHart
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/04/2022
Location : I-80 + Wadsworth
City : Wadsworth
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : Lyon County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after car chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lyon County deputies escalated a chase for unknown reasons. The man crashed the vehicle which burst into flames. Police released bodycam footage which shows them chasing the man on foot while he hides behind some bushes. Police shot and killed him for unclear reasons. The video does not shed more light on the situation than the police explanation as to what may have led to this shooting.
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Sofia Molina 2 of 2
Age :12
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/17/2022
Location : 2500 block of Perryville Ave
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : North Las Vegas PD
Officer(s) : Israel Molina
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Officer Molina killed his daughter, then self
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
North Las Vegas PD responded to a call alleging a shooting. When they arrived, they found the wife of Las Vegas officer Israel Molina and her son who had just escaped the home. Officer Israel Molina and his daughter Sofia were inside. Officer Molina shot and killed his 12-year-old daughter, then committed suicide as police approached. He had been a Las Vegas Metropolitan PD officer for 6 years.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news3lv.com/news/local/las-vegas-police-respond-to-northwest-valley-homicide
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/nlv-police-officer-kills-daughter-self-police-say/
Miguel Gallarzo
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/03/2022
Location : 600 block of N Bruce St
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Tate Nelson
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas Metro PD were sent on a call involving a mental health crisis with the possibly suicidal person. They arrived and found a person who was deceased and person was alive. Police claim that Miguel Gallarzo did not drop the gun and moved towards them. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/report-las-vegas-man-killed-his-wife-then-attempted-to-kill-himself
Greg Eugene Davis Sr.
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/23/2022
Location : Desert
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Bureau of Land Management
Officer(s) : C. Negrette
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Bureau of Land Management officer pursued a stolen vehicle and shot and killed driver Greg Davis Sr and injured 2 other men. The incident was initially covered up.
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Greg Eugene Davis
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/17/2022
Location : SR 147
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Bureau of Land Management
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police for allegedly speeding
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bureau of Land Management said that a car reportedly drove at a high rate of speed toward a BLM officer who was on foot. A second officer shot and killed Greg Eugene Davis.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nv/las-vegas/gregory-davis-14810280
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/28/2022
Location : 2881 NV-208
City : Wellington
County : Lyon
State : Nevada
Agency : Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Yerington Police Department, Nevada State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Man with gun at restaurant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lyon County, Yerington Police, and Nevada State Police all responded to a disturbance at a restaurant and shot and killed a man.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mynews4.com/news/local/person-shot-killed-by-police-in-lyon-county-restaurant-monday
https://foxreno.com/newsletter-daily/person-shot-killed-by-police-in-lyon-county-restaurant-monday
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/03/01/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-lyon-county/
Jacori Shaw
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/23/2022
Location : 4959 Talbot Ln
City : Reno
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : Sparks PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sparks Police, Reno Police and Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrived at Talbot Lane to arrest Jacori Shaw. A K9 was allegedly deployed and he ran. Police claim that he pulled a gun and they shot and killed him. A gun was found a distance away later. No more details are known at this time.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/02/24/one-person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-talbot-lane-reno/
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2022/feb/24/reno-police-suspect-fatally-shot-by-sparks-police/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :40
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2022
Location : Boulder Hwy+Tulip Falls Dr
City : Henderson
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Henderson PD
Officer(s) : Sgt. Francis Shipp
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police cruiser
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Henderson Police were involved in a fatal pedestrian crash around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Boulder Highway and Tulip Falls Drive. An on-duty Henderson Police Department officer was reportedly traveling southbound in the area when they hit a female pedestrian. The Clark County coroner did not publicly identify her. Officer Shipp who was driving the police vehicle has a previous misconduct record.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktnv.com/traffic/traffic-shut-down-on-boulder-highway-at-gibson-road-after-crash
Isiah Tyree Williams
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/10/2022
Location : 3050 S Nellis Boulevard
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Kerry Kubla, Brice Clements, Alex Gonzales, Russell Backman
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Third party killed during police raid
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas Metro PD attempted to carry out a search warrant on Monday morning that began when officers were executing a search warrant related to a 2021 homicide investigation. Under unclear circumstances, 19-year-old Isaiah Tyree Williams was shot and killed during the search raid. He had not been the man police were looking for and was inside of the apartment. It is unclear how and why he was killed.
SOURCE LINKS :
Ricardo Otero
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/06/2022
Location : 6700 block of Frances Celia Ave
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Jason Guerra
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Ricardo Otero’s father called 911 and told them that his son was in mental health crisis and breaking into the house with a knife. Police arrived and allege he charged them and they shot him dead
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/police-shooting-suspect-advanced-with-knife-2685427/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/burglary-suspect-shot-killed-by-calhoun-officers-gbi-says
John Schulze
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/23/2021
Location : Tillman Lane and Patricia Drive
City : Gardnerville Ranchos
County : Douglas
State : Nevada
Agency : Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 23, 2021, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office were involved in a pursuit of a vehicle in which John Schulze was a passenger. The driver, 31-year-old Blake Edward Thacker, was wanted on charges from Oregon. During the chase, Thacker's vehicle collided with another car, causing their vehicle to roll over. Schulze was ejected from the vehicle and died at the crash site.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
• Fatalities: 1
• Injuries: 1 (driver)
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.recordcourier.com/news/2021/nov/18/one-person-dead-gardnerville-ranchos-collision/
2. https://mynews4.com/news/local/one-dead-one-injured-in-gardnerville-runaway-parolee-police-chase
Steven Thomas
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/17/2021
Location : Cheyenne Ave. and Tenaya Way
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Donald Graham, Officer Amelia Lukac
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after alleged armed robbery
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 17, 2021, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to multiple calls about armed robberies in the vicinity. After receiving reports of a robbery at gunpoint in a parking lot, followed by two more related calls, officers located a vehicle matching the descriptions given. Officer Donald Graham used his vehicle to strike Steven Thomas, and subsequently, both Officer Graham and Officer Amelia Lukac discharged her firearms, killing Thomas.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.recordcourier.com/news/2021/nov/18/one-person-dead-gardnerville-ranchos-collision/
2. https://mynews4.com/news/local/one-dead-one-injured-in-gardnerville-runaway-parolee-police-chase
Richard "Ricky" Thomas
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/19/2021
Location : US-395 and Golden Valley Drive
City : Golden Valley
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : Reno Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 19, 2021, officers from the Reno Police Department's repeat offenders’ program were searching for Richard "Ricky" Thomas, who had an outstanding felony warrant. They located his red truck at a gas station on Golden Valley Drive. As the truck began to move, three unmarked police vehicles surrounded it. Officers attempted to remove Thomas from the vehicle, but he allegedly refused to comply and tried to drive away. During this attempt, one officer was pinned by the driver's door, and another was caught by the closing passenger door as the truck moved off. Both officers involved opened fire, killing Thomas.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.washoesheriff.com/outreach/press_releases/2021-149-Update-to-officer-involved-shooting-in-Golden-Valley.php
2. https://mynews4.com/news/local/update-released-on-man-killed-by-police-on-us-395-near-golden-valley
3. https://apnews.com/article/reno-nevada-crime-4c0e3f59596fde0b427b59908c4e9b19
4. https://www.washoecounty.gov/da/files/oisreports/Report%20on%20October%2019%2C%202021%2C%20OIS.pdf
5. https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2023/feb/21/washoe-county-prosecutor-fatal-reno-police-shooting-justified/
Reiner Sommer
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/18/2021
Location : 6485 S Fort Apache Road
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Asphyxiation
Event : Died during arrest during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 18, 2021, officers from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a man, Reiner Sommer, behaving erratically in a bathroom at a business located on S Fort Apache Road. After handcuffing Sommer, he became unresponsive and subsequently died.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/officials-show-video-of-encounter-with-man-who-died-in-police-custody-2680544/
2. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/las-vegas-mans-death-in-police-custody-ruled-a-homicide-2541803/
3. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/man-who-died-in-police-custody-after-medical-episode-identified-2463835/
4. https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/district_attorney/use_of_force_reports.php
5. https://casetext.com/case/sommer-v-las-vegas-metro-police-dept
Mario Lawrence Martinez
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/12/2021
Location : 5600 block E Lake Mead Boulevard
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Ramon Hiestand
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 12, 2021, at approximately 9:33 a.m., Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to an apartment on E Lake Mead Blvd for an assault and battery call. The victim's current boyfriend reported that her ex-boyfriend, Mario Lawrence Martinez, had been harassing them, fired shots, and forcibly entered the apartment to kidnap the woman at gunpoint. Martinez attempted to escape in her car, which wouldn't start, leading him to flee with her on foot. They were located near a shopping center at about 10:50 a.m. Martinez, still armed, did not comply with police orders to surrender, moving through the shopping center, and eventually breaking into a box truck in an alley, where he also shot out its window. During this standoff, Officer Ramon Hiestand and other officers engaged Martinez. After Martinez pointed his gun at officers, the woman escaped, and Hiestand shot him. Martinez continued to fire while on the ground. He fired until he shot and killed Martinez.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/oct/14/metro-identifies-officer-involved-in-fatal-shootin/
2. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/metro-identifies-officer-suspected-kidnapper-in-fatal-southeast-shooting-2459557/
3. https://news3lv.com/news/local/las-vegas-police-officer-ois-suspect-east-valley-kidnapping
4. https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/man-held-ex-girlfriend-at-gunpoint-moments-before-deadly-shooting-las-vegas-police-say
Demetrius Roberts
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/04/2021
Location : 4100 Silver Dollar Avenue
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 4, 2021, just after 6:30 p.m., Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at 4100 Silver Dollar Avenue. Upon arriving and exiting their vehicles, Demetrius Roberts allegedly opened fire on the officers. The officers opened fire, but Roberts fled the scene. After a brief chase on foot, officers re-engaged Roberts, leading to a second exchange of gunfire where Roberts was fatally shot.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/oct/14/metro-identifies-officer-involved-in-fatal-shootin/
2. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/metro-identifies-officer-suspected-kidnapper-in-fatal-southeast-shooting-2459557/
3. https://news3lv.com/news/local/las-vegas-police-officer-ois-suspect-east-valley-kidnapping
4. https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/man-held-ex-girlfriend-at-gunpoint-moments-before-deadly-shooting-las-vegas-police-say
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_killings_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States%2C_October_2021
Adrian Zarate-Cervantes
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/03/2021
Location : Lake Mead Boulevard
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Nevada Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 3, 2021, at about 7:58 a.m., Nevada Highway Patrol received a report of domestic battery occurring inside a gray Toyota Corolla, with witnesses describing a man hitting a woman. Troopers found the vehicle around 8:19 a.m. near Lake Mead Blvd. by mile marker 14. At approximately 8:26 a.m., officers shot and killed Adrian Zarate-Cervantes. Details were not disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/nevada-highway-patrol-identifies-officers-who-killed-man-2455256/
2. https://www.police1.com/patrol-video/articles/video-man-pretends-to-draw-gun-on-troopers-is-fatally-shot-QT30xVC23ZdzaJCr/
3. https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/nevada-highway-patrol-released-video-of-shooting-involving-troopers
4. https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/nhp-reveals-details-video-of-fatal-shooting-of-unarmed-suspect/
5. https://apnews.com/article/nevada-las-vegas-780a251c6834d5354c2875cf1b859f67
6. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/man-shot-killed-by-trooper-in-northeast-las-vegas-valley-2452347/
Trent Xavier Leach
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/21/2021
Location : S 11th St & Lewis Ave
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On September 21, 2021, officers from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to South 11th Street and Lewis Avenue due to reports of a man with a gun. The man, Trent Xavier Leach, ran into an abandoned building. Per police, Leach allegedly began shooting indiscriminately into the surrounding area. At least one officer opened fire and shot and killed him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/las-vegas-police-say-man-fired-at-officers-before-officer-fired-back-in-deadly-shooting
2. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/sep/23/metro-identifies-officer-involved-in-fatal-shootin/
3. https://apnews.com/article/police-shootings-las-vegas-7c151cf3760e860585c46535d3b8fcc2
4. https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/barricade-situation-in-downtown-las-vegas/
5. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/robots-drones-protect-metro-officers-in-dangerous-encounters-2513949/
6. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/man-killed-by-las-vegas-police-had-hit-person-shot-swat-vehicle-2446309/
7. https://www.facebook.com/KTNVLasVegas/videos/update-on-officer-involved-shooting-in-las-vegas/364375625433506/
Jose Antonio Oyuela-Palma
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 09/21/2021
Location : 3000 block East Charleston Boulevard
City : Henderson
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Henderson Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 09/21/2021, Henderson Police Department responded to a call for a person with a gun. Officers saw a man holding a gun. The man walked in and out of a home, pointing the gun at people. He locked himself inside. Henderson officers opened fire. The individual was pronounced deceased on the balcony.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER
1 fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/suspect-pointed-gun-at-officers-before-swat-shot-him-henderson-police-say/
• https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/fact-finding-review-of-deadly-henderson-police-shooting-in-2021/
• https://news3lv.com/news/local/police-suspect-killed-by-henderson-officers-was-erratic-pointed-gun-at-officers
• https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/man-fatally-shot-by-henderson-police-in-barricade-identified-2446319/
• https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/police-say-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-was-suicidal-2466299/
• https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/no-video-of-fatal-shooting-by-swat-officers-henderson-police-say-2739654/
• https://apnews.com/article/police-shootings-las-vegas-7c151cf3760e860585c46535d3b8fcc2
• https://www.ktnv.com/news/clark-county-holds-fact-finding-review-in-officer-involved-death-of-49-year-old-man
• https://breaking911.com/suspect-on-balcony-pointed-gun-at-officers-before-swat-fatally-shot-him/
• https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/henderson-metro-police-investigate-second-officer-involved-shooting/
Joshua "Josh" B. Castellano
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 09/17/2021
Location : Spring Mountain Rd & S Decatur Blvd
City : Spring Valley
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : New Haven Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Robert Ferraro
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by intoxicated officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 09/17/2021, Officer Robert Ferraro of the New Haven Police Department was arrested in Las Vegas for showing signs of impairment after crashing a Rolls Royce he was driving and killing bystander Joshua Castellano.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/new-haven-police-officer-arrested-in-las-vegas-after-crash-that-killed-another-officer/2593322/
• https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-new-haven-officer-crash-death-20210920-wslld3jifvfi5lbptalut2hmiq-story.html
• https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/New-Haven-Police-officer-Joshua-Castellano-killed-16472437.php
• https://www.wfsb.com/2021/09/20/community-mourns-new-haven-police-officer-killed-las-vegas-crash/
• https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/new-haven-officer-killed-las-vegas-crash-police-charges/520-0041876b-d8d0-4e8d-8603-fc7fd53a6a6e
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/13/2021
Location : W. Craig Road and US-95
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 09/13/2021, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police responded to a restaurant for a report of a man armed with a knife who was attempting to start a fight with an employee. Officers made contact with the man, who initially complied with their orders but then fled the scene. Police pursued the man, who eventually jumped a freeway wall and was struck and killed by a vehicle on U.S. 95.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/man-hit-and-killed-on-u-s-95-identified-2450596/
• https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/police-chase-ends-in-fatal-freeway-accident-involving-pedestrian
• https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/suspect-struck-killed-on-us-95-after-fleeing-police-pursuit/
Douglas Claiborne
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/27/2021
Location : Interstate 15
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Nevada Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/27/2021, Nevada Highway Patrol troopers pursued a vehicle driven by 60-year-old Douglas Claiborne on Interstate 15 near Las Vegas. The chase intensified when the driver struck Trooper Micah May, critically injuring him. Troopers then opened fire and killed Claiborne at the scene. The Clark County Coroner ruled his death a homicide caused by gunshot wounds to the head and torso.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/coroner-ids-suspect-shot-and-killed-in-i-15-pursuit-that-critically-injured-trooper
https://news3lv.com/news/local/coroner-ids-suspect-shot-and-killed-in-i-15-pursuit-that-critically-injured-trooper
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/trooper-struck-during-car-chase-suspect-dead-after-shooting-2407904
Sariah Sheppards
Age :5
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 04/28/2021
Location : East 9th Street & Sutro Street
City : Reno
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : Reno Police Department, Nevada Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 28, 2021, a high-speed vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of East 9th Street and Sutro Street in Reno. A 2007 Scion driven by a man fleeing law enforcement entered the intersection and collided with a 2003 Honda Accord occupied by Sariah Sheppards and others. Sheppards was transported to Renown Medical Center and later died from her injuries. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, Jesse Allen Bennett (33, of Eugene, Oregon), was arrested and faces multiple charges including DUI causing death and reckless driving. The Nevada Department of Public Safety’s Northern Command West Multi-Disciplinary Reconstruction Team is investigating.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2022/06/09/reno-sparks-nevada-sued-fleeing-suspect-deadly-crash-sariah-sheppards/7506291001/
https://www.kolotv.com/2021/04/29/9th-and-sutro-intersection-blocked-as-police-investigate-