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On 05/03/2025 at approximately 12:20 a.m., New York State Police attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle speeding on Route 9 near Hidden Farm Road in Queensbury. The driver, Alex S. Morehouse, 38, of Warrensburg, did not stop. Police chased the motorcycle but claimed they had called off the chase near Lafayette Street, however, Glens Falls police observed the motorcycle crash on Bacon Street near Glen Street moments later. Morehouse died at the scene. His passenger, Suzie J. Etu, 38, of South Glens Falls, was taken to Glens Falls Hospital where she later died.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

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On 05/03/2025 at approximately 12:20 a.m., New York State Police attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle speeding on Route 9 near Hidden Farm Road in Queensbury. The driver, Alex S. Morehouse, 38, of Warrensburg, did not stop. Police chased the motorcycle but claimed they had called off the chase near Lafayette Street, however, Glens Falls police observed the motorcycle crash on Bacon Street near Glen Street moments later. Morehouse died at the scene. His passenger, Suzie J. Etu, 38, of South Glens Falls, was taken to Glens Falls Hospital where she later died.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

https://wnyt.com/top-stories/police-identified-two-people-killed-after-they-fled-from-troopers-crashed-motorcycle/
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/man-woman-killed-glens-falls-motorcycle-crash-20310267.php
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On May 2, 2025, a 28-year-old man was shot and killed by police officers in Brooklyn after a police chase for an allegedly stolen Porsche. The NYPD's Community Response Team was searching for stolen vehicles when they identified the Porsche as suspicious and attempted to pull it over. The driver fled on the Belt Parkway, and officers set up roadblocks to intercept the car. The driver swerved off the road toward officers and the roadblock, nearly hitting an officer. In response, the officer fired a single shot.
The man was pulled from the car and taken to Brookdale Hospital, where he later died. At least one passenger in the stolen vehicle was taken into custody, though charges have not been filed.

https://abc7ny.com/post/suspect-injured-police-involved-shooting-brooklyn-say/16280926/

On 04/25/2025, New York State Police attempted to stop a 2015 GMC Sierra pickup truck on Route 9W in Newburgh for traffic violations. The driver did not stop. Troopers escalated a high-speed chase on Route 9W, then onto State Route 32, and finally westbound on Interstate 84. Troopers claimed that they discontinued the pursuit due to speeds, and shortly after, the pickup truck collided with a tractor (without a trailer) and crashed off the shoulder of I-84. Passenger Phelipe Figueroa, 25, of Otisville, was transported to Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, where he was pronounced dead.

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On April 14, 2025, NYPD officers responded to reports of a man with a knife at 30th Avenue and 31st Street in Astoria. Officers encountered a 61-year-old man with a 14-inch knife. Despite deployment of Tasers, he allegedly moved toward them. Officers opened fire. The man was taken to Elmhurst Hospital and pronounced dead.

https://abc7ny.com/post/alleged-knife-wielding-man-shot-police-astoria-queens/16169246
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On April 14, 2025, at approximately 6:20 a.m., NYPD officers from the 114th Precinct responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man acting erratically with a large knife near 31st Street and 30th Avenue in Astoria, Queens. Upon arrival, officers encountered 60-year-old King Wong holding a 14-inch knife. Officers attempted to engage Wong in a 56-second dialogue and deployed multiple tasers, which proved ineffective. As Wong advanced toward the officers, they discharged their firearms, striking him. Wong was transported to Elmhurst Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation is leading the investigation into the incident.

https://abc7ny.com/post/alleged-knife-wielding-man-shot-police-astoria-queens/16169246/
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/astoria-queens-shooting-nypd/
https://astoriapost.com/ag-james-probes-fatal-nypd-shooting-of-man-in-mental-health-crisis-in-astoria
https://gothamist.com/news/man-fatally-shot-by-nypd-in-astoria-had-history-of-unusual-behavior-neighbor-says

On April 12, 2025, New York State Police responded to a domestic incident on Forrest Drive in Deerpark. Upon arrival, they found a man on the porch who reported being stabbed by a woman inside the home. Shortly after, 69-year-old Nancy Loftus exited the residence and allegedly pointed what appeared to be a black handgun at the troopers. Two troopers fired, striking Loftus. She was transported to Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, where she was pronounced dead. The weapon was later identified as a pellet gun.

• https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/article/state-police-woman-shot-killed-pointing-handgun-20272405.php
• https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/deerpark-orange-county-new-york-state-police-shooting/
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On April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:43 p.m., David M. Levine arrived at the New York State Police Saratoga Barracks in Malta, New York. He exited his vehicle armed with a hunting-style rifle and began firing multiple rounds into the occupied barracks building. Troopers inside responded to the gunfire, confronted Levine in the parking lot, and instructed him to drop his weapon. Levine refused to comply and aimed his firearm at the officers, prompting them to open fire, killing him. The New York State Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation has initiated a preliminary assessment of the shooting.

https://troopers.ny.gov/news/update-ny-state-police-investigate-trooper-involved-shooting-malta
https://cnycentral.com/news/new-york-news/attorney-generals-office-confirms-investigation-into-malta-police-barracks-shooting
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/man-dead-opening-fire-outside-state-police-20267379.php
https://apnews.com/article/9ab8539c730b9ab53c166f7e16773810
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/gunman-killed-by-police-after-opening-fire-at-new-york-state-police-barracks-in-malta

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Madison County Sheriff's deputies arrived at a residence in Sullivan, New York, to serve an eviction notice. Upon arrival, deputies heard what they believed to be gunshots from within the home. The male occupant then barricaded himself inside, initiating a standoff that lasted approximately 41 hours. Throughout the standoff, law enforcement, including crisis mental health personnel, attempted to negotiate a peaceful resolution. On April 9, around 3:30 a.m., the standoff concluded when the man was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://cnycentral.com/news/local/24-hours-spent-at-mental-health-barricading-crisis
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On April 9, 2025, Correction Officer David Hilburger, 53, was found deceased in his state-provided housing at Groveland Correctional Facility after failing to report for duty. He had been off for two days and was scheduled to return that day. A wellness check led to the discovery of his body. Authorities have stated there is no indication of foul play. The Department of Corrections' Office of Special Investigations and the New York State Police are investigating.The official cause of death will be determined by the County Medical Examiner’s Office. Hilburger's colleagues described him as a dedicated officer and expressed shock at his passing. Some have raised concerns about workplace pressures and policies regarding medical leave.

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Shannon Graham, 35, was wanted for allegedly fatally shooting his girlfriend, Jessica Hoyle, 31, inside her Mickle Avenue home in the Bronx on April 1, 2025. Graham reportedly had ongoing arguments with Hoyle before shooting her. NYPD tracked Graham’s phone to a multi-family residence on Pratt Avenue. Officers from the Emergency Services Unit entered the building, finding Graham on a second-floor landing with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/03/man-wanted-for-killing-girlfriend-turns-gun-on-himself-during-bronx-standoff-with-police/
https://nypost.com/2025/04/04/us-news/shooting-suspect-accused-of-gunning-down-girlfriend-in-her-nyc-home-kills-himself-as-cops-close-in-sources/?utm_

In the early hours of April 2, 2025, NYPD officers from the 50th Precinct began pursuing a vehicle believed to be stolen. Police chased him southbound on the Henry Hudson Parkway into Manhattan. Near the Dyckman Street exit, the driver exited the parkway and crashed into a building during the pursuit, causing the vehicle to catch fire. The officers approached the burning vehicle but allegedly left the scene without attempting a rescue or notifying emergency services. The driver was later found deceased inside the charred vehicle. Both officers were suspended. The Force Investigation Division and the Attorney General's Office are investigating.

https://abc7ny.com/post/inwood-fatal-car-fire-2-nypd-officers-suspended-allegedly-leaving-scene-fiery-crash-manhattan-nyc/16123106
https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/us-news/2-nypd-cops-drive-off-after-bronx-to-manhattan-chase-of-stolen-car-car-ends-in-deadly-crash-sources
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-nypd-officers-suspended-after-fatal-chase-crash-in-manhattan/5143562/

A 43-year-old man was found unconscious and unresponsive inside a holding cell at Manhattan Criminal Court at 100 Centre Street on the morning of March 26, 2025. He had been arrested hours earlier inside the Times Square subway station. EMS transported him to NewYork-Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The NYPD Force Investigation Division is investigating. This was the second such in-custody death reported in the same week in New York City.

https://www.amny.com/new-york/manhattan/suspect-dies-manhattan-court-03262025/
https://nypost.com/2025/03/26/news/man-dies-in-nyc-courthouse-cell-after-subway-arrest/
https://abc7ny.com/suspect-death-nyc-courthouse-holding-cell-nypd-investigation/14599439/
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/man-dies-in-custody-after-being-found-unconscious-in-nyc-courthouse-cell/5192085/
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/suspect-found-unconscious-nyc-court-cell-dies/

On March 21, 2025, around noon, law enforcement responded to a call regarding a man experiencing a psychotic episode at 34 Cook Road in Constantia, New York. A New York State Police trooper engaged in a struggle with the man, during which the trooper was struck with a metal object and sustained a minor head injury. The altercation continued, and an Oswego County Sheriff's deputy opened fire and shot the man. He was transported to a Syracuse-area hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 2:30 p.m. His father, Alton Dignean, stated that he had had a severe head injury with multiple hematomas in the past, which caused his mental health issues.

https://cnycentral.com/news/local/oswego-co-da-man-dead-after-officer-related-shooting-in-constantia
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On March 21, 2025, at approximately 8:25 a.m., Soso Ramishvili, 32, was found unresponsive in a holding cell at Brooklyn Criminal Court, just an hour before his scheduled arraignment. Ramishvili had been arrested on March 18 for allegedly shoplifting $213 worth of power tools from a Home Depot store in Mill Basin and possessing a substance believed to be cocaine. His arraignment had been postponed six times over three days. During his time in custody, Ramishvili required medical attention multiple times for drug-related health issues, including withdrawal symptoms. He was pronounced dead in the cell. The cause of death remains under investigation. The Legal Aid Society and Brooklyn Defenders have called for an independent investigation, highlighting concerns over inadequate medical care during his detention.

https://nypost.com/2025/03/22/man-found-dead-inside-holding-cell-at-nyc-courthouse-cops/

On March 20, 2025, a 43-year-old woman died at the Rose M. Singer Center on Rikers Island. Correctional staff reportedly found her unresponsive and attempted life-saving measures, but she was declared dead. Her identity has not been released. This marks the second death in New York City custody in 2025 and the 29th since 2021. Advocates and family members have criticized the Department of Correction, raising concerns about unsafe conditions and lack of mental health care. The cause of death is under investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

https://www.amny.com/news/woman-dies-custody-rikers-island-03202025/ 

Police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Rochester, New York. The driver did not stop, prompting a police chase. The pursuit ended at the intersection of North Goodman Street and Clifford Avenue, where the fleeing vehicle collided violently with another car. The crash left the driver dead and severely injured at least one other person.

https://www.whec.com/top-news/two-cars-mangled-in-serious-crash-on-citys-northeast-side/

On March 14, 2025, John Free was found dead in his cell at the St. Lawrence County Jail in Canton, New York. Free had been indicted in January on murder and manslaughter charges for allegedly killing a friend. His body was discovered around 2:00 PM. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of death, and the New York State Attorney General’s office is investigating. An autopsy was scheduled for March 17, 2025, with further details pending its results.

https://www.wwnytv.com/2025/03/15/accused-murderer-john-free-dies-jail/https://www.wwnytv.com/2025/03/17/autopsy-performed-john-free-new-information-expected-tuesday/https://northcountrynow.com/stories/accused-murderer-found-dead-st-lawrence-county-jail-cell-autopsy-set-monday%2C288882

Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Portland Avenue near Rochester General Hospital around 8 p.m. for having switched license plates. The driver, a 62-year-old man, did not stop. Police escalated a chase. At the intersection of Portland Avenue and Chapin Street, the vehicle hit the median, entered the opposite lane, and collided head-on with another car. The driver was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The occupants of the other car, aged 60 and 61, sustained serious injuries but are expected to survive. The New York State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the incident.

https://www.whec.com/top-news/two-cars-mangled-in-serious-crash-on-citys-northeast-side/

On March 6, 2025, at approximately 5:20 a.m., NYPD officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man with a gun in the parking lot of a Home Depot on Veterans Road West in Staten Island, New York. Upon arrival, officers observed a 55-year-old man sitting in a black Jeep Wrangler, firing shots into the air. The officers took tactical positions and repeatedly instructed the man to show his hands and drop the firearm. The man did not comply and instead pointed the firearm at the officers, prompting five officers to discharge their weapons, striking him multiple times. The man was transported to Staten Island University North Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A Smith & Wesson .38-caliber revolver, along with numerous shell casings and live ammunition, was recovered at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division.

https://gothamist.com/news/nypd-officers-shot-man-who-had-a-gun-in-staten-island-store-parking-lot-officials-say
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/staten-island/police-officers-shoot-man-accused-of-firing-gun-on-staten-island-sources/

Emil Williams, 79, exited his vehicle and approached the 111th Precinct Station House in Bayside, Queens. He produced a firearm and pointed it at an officer. Four officers opened fire and killed him. A loaded Cobra .38 Special firearm was recovered at the scene.

https://www.amny.com/new-york/queens/queens-police-shooting-senior-man-02182025/
https://nypost.com/2025/02/18/us-news/gun-wielding-man-79-shot-dead-by-cops-outside-nyc-police-precinct/
https://nypost.com/2025/02/19/us-news/long-island-man-killed-by-cops-after-pointing-gun-at-officer-is-identified-as-emil-williams-stunned-wife-told-the-post-shes-not-holding-up/
https://www.amny.com/new-york/queens/queens-police-shooting-senior-man-02182025/

On 02/17/2025, at approximately 3:00 AM, correctional officers at the Oneida County Correctional Facility discovered Earl Scofield, 51, unresponsive in his cell. Scofield was transported to Wynn Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is investigating. An autopsy will be conducted by the county medical examiner's office.

https://cnycentral.com/news/local/inmate-dies-oneida-county-correctional-facility-identified-unresponsive-eric-scofield-medical-utica-onondaga-medical-examiner-investigation

Warren County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of shots fired on Warren Street in Warrensburg, New York. A male individual barricaded himself inside a residence, leading to an hours-long standoff. Law enforcement surrounded the area with armored vehicles and engaged in negotiations. The individual ultimately died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident remains under investigation.

https://wnyt.com/top-stories/1-dead-after-police-standoff-in-warrensburg/
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/man-kills-warrensburg-home-shooting-officers-20063104.php

On December 29, 2024, Wyoming County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an armed disturbance call in Wyoming County, New York. Upon arrival, deputies alleged that a man exhibited unspecified threatening behavior. After an extended standoff, deputies opened fire, killing him. His identity has not been disclosed. The New York State Police are handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1

https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2024/12/29/one-dead-after-standoff-with-police-in-wyoming-county/

Officers from the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance involving a man who had barricaded himself. An hours-long standoff ensued, during which the man shot at law enforcement. SWAT was called to the scene. SWAT used drones to assess the situation from outside, confirming no activity within the home. Subsequently, they deployed a robot which discovered the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot. No use of gas or other special tactics was mentioned in the report.
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Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality (man)

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Officers at Marcy Correctional Facility assaulted Robert Brooks, 43, leading to his death, Robert Brooks had been transferred from Mohawk Correctional Facility to Marcy Correctional Facility. Brooks, handcuffed with his hands behind his back, was escorted into a medical examination room by multiple correctional officers. Body-worn camera footage released by the New York State Attorney General's Office shows Brooks being physically assaulted by at least 13 correctional officers. Officers punched, kicked, and choked Brooks. One officer was seen striking him with a shoe, while another lifted him by the neck and dropped him. Brooks remained restrained and did not appear to resist during the assault. The attack lasted several minutes, and despite his visible distress, no medical assistance was immediately rendered. He died the next day. He had been in jail due to assault.

https: //www.cnn.com/2024/12/27/us/marcy-correctional-facility-death-robert-brooks/index.html] https: //ag.ny.gov/osi/footage/robert-brooks

Robert L. Brooks, a 43-year-old Black male, was fatally beaten by multiple correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, New York, on 12/09/2024. While handcuffed with his hands behind his back, Brooks was escorted into a medical examination room where officers punched, kicked, and dragged him by his neck. Body-worn camera footage captured the violent assault in detail.
Brooks sustained severe injuries, including facial bruising, a broken nose, neck hemorrhaging, and other blunt force trauma. The Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled his death as asphyxiation due to neck compression. In response, 13 correctional officers and a nurse were suspended without pay, and one officer resigned. The New York State Attorney General’s Office has opened a criminal investigation into the incident.

https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2024/attorney-general-james-releases-footage-investigation-death-robert-brooks
https://ag.ny.gov/osi/footage/robert-brooks

On 12/05/2024, NYPD officers responded to reports of gunfire near 81 North Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Witnesses reported a black Honda with a Mississippi license plate fleeing the scene. Officers located the vehicle near Fulton Street and Washington Avenue. Police escalated a pursuit as the driver ran red lights under pressure.
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The pursuit ended on Utica Avenue when the vehicle became trapped in traffic. Officers approached the vehicle with weapons drawn. The male passenger, 21, allegedly pointed a firearm at officers. They opened fire, discharging up to 19 shots. The man was struck multiple times and later pronounced dead.
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The female driver, 23, exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after a brief chase. Police fired shots, causing her to have two gunshot wounds to her right thigh. She was transported to a hospital for treatment before being taken into custody.
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A 3-year-old girl who had been present during the police shootings was found physically unharmed in the back seat of the vehicle and was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
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The deceased man was wanted in connection with a homicide on 03/28/2024 in East New York.The incident is under investigation by the NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury.
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

https://abc7ny.com/post/brooklyn-shooting-least-2-people-shot-1-critical-crown-heights/15624143/
https://nypost.com/2024/12/05/us-news/reputed-gang-member-suspected-of-2-murders-in-brooklyn-clinging-to-life-woman-wounded-during-police-shooting-sources/

On November 22, 2024, at approximately 6:28 a.m., 22-year-old Morgan Salomone was fatally struck by a marked Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) vehicle while attempting to cross westbound over Wantagh Avenue at the intersection of Duck Pond Drive North in Wantagh, New York. Salomone suffered multiple injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead at 7:05 a.m. Two officers involved in the incident sustained minor injuries and were also taken to local hospitals.
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Last Update: 12/08/2024

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On November 20, 2024, at approximately 6:10 p.m., an unmarked NYPD minivan traveling northbound on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood struck a woman who was lying in the roadway near Riverdale Avenue. The woman, believed to be unhoused, suffered severe head injuries and was transported to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Witnesses reported that the unmarked police vehicle was traveling without lights or sirens at the time of the incident. The New York Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into the incident, as required by state law when a police officer is involved in a civilian's death.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

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2. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/brooklyn-woman-struck-by-vehicle-killed/
3. https://www.yahoo.com/news/woman-fatally-struck-brooklyn-driver-033800432.html

In the incident on November 19, 2024, in Queens, NY, officers from the NYPD were involved in a shooting after confronting Gary Worthy, a 57-year-old man believed to be involved in a series of armed robberies in the Jamaica area including a hold-up at a bodega where he threatened workers and customers with a firearm.
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At around 6:30 p.m., Officer Rich Wong, who was part of a team investigating the robberies, spotted Worthy, who matched the given description. When the officers attempted to stop him, Worthy fled on foot, producing a gun as he ran. After refusing to comply with commands to drop the weapon, Worthy fired at the officers, hitting Officer Wong in the leg. Wong returned fire, shooting Worthy in the face, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A 26-year-old bystander was also injured during the incident, with a gunshot wound to her leg. The bystander was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Police believe that Worthy may have accidentally struck her during the exchange of gunfire.
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Officer Wong sustained a non-life-threatening injury.
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https://www.amny.com/news/queens-shootout-cop-suspect-robbery-11192024/
https://www.officer.com/tactical/firearms/video/55244230/nypd-officer-wounded-in-leg-in-wild-shootout-that-left-suspect-dead

Police chased a vehicle at high speed until it caused several crashes including killing a pedestrian.

https://www.wkbw.com/man-accused-of-killing-pedestrian-during-wild-series-of-crashes-and-carjackings-from-evans-to-north-tonawanda

On November 10, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., Buffalo police began pursuing a 14-year-old driving a stolen vehicle at high speed. The teenager fled from officers, ran a red light, and crashed into two other vehicles at Elmwood and Amherst Street. The driver was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Buffalo Police Department is investigating, with an independent review by the Attorney General's Office.

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-courts/14-year-old-driver-dead-after-brief-buffalo-police-pursuit/article_86c7627a-a04d-11ef-848f-2b13c1642085.html

https://www.audacy.com/wben/news/local/buffalo-police-investigate-a-deadly-crash-involving-a-teen

https://localaccidentreports.com/buffalo-ny-14-year-old-killed-in-multi-vehicle-crash-at-elmwood-ave-amherst-st/

NYPD chased a vehicle at high speed until it crashed into bystander Amanda Servedio on a bicycle. She was thrown against the park car with force and died from impact.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/truck-driver-fleeing-nypd-cops-fatally-strikes-queens-bicyclist/ar-AA1sNFVU

On 10/21/2024, deputies from the Steuben County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check on Angel Road in Cameron, New York, following family concerns about Allen V. Hoad II. Upon arrival, Hoad reportedly shot at deputies, damaging two patrol vehicles. This initiated a 15-hour standoff involving crisis negotiators and the SWAT team. Despite prolonged negotiations, Hoad made threats of mass violence and attempted to flee in a vehicle containing multiple firearms. While evading a police barricade, he collided with a patrol car and drove towards deputies, prompting officers to fire. Hoad was apprehended after resisting arrest and received immediate medical attention but was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Multiple agencies assisted in the incident.
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https://www.eveningtribune.com/story/news/local/2024/10/22/cameron-standoff-ends-after-steuben-county-suspect-dies-driving-car-at-police/75792867007/https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/local/yates-schuyler-steuben-tompkins/body-cam-footage-released-from-fatal-steuben-county-standoff

Retired NYPD Officer Sean O’Neill shot and killed his wife in their home while their 3 children were present in the home. He then died from suicide.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/yonkers-murder-suicide-retired-nypd-detective-teacher/

https://nypost.com/2024/10/16/us-news/ex-nypd-cop-kills-wife-in-murder-suicide-while-3-children-in-the-house-police/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/orange-county-lieutenant-killed-estranged-210745260.html

Former judge and prosecutor shot and killed himself as FBI served warrant the day after federal indictment for bribery.

https://midhudsonnews.com/2024/09/24/former-county-court-judge-takes-his-own-life/

https://nypost.com/2024/09/24/us-news/ex-nys-judge-prosecutor-apparently-kills-himself-as-fbi-arrives-to-arrest-him-on-corruption-rap/

NYPD chased a vehicle from Jamaica, Queens until Massapequa Park in Nassau County, where the vehicle crashed into several police cars, drove the wrong way with police in hot pursuit until he lost control at Hicksville Road and sunrise Highway in Massapequa Park. NYPD engaged in a shootout with him during which he was shot and killed. Seven officers who participated in the chase and crash were sent to the hospital.

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/nassau-police-shooting-ajprr084

https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/ap-police-chase-in-nyc-long-island-ends-with-driver-dead-and-7-officers-civilian-taken-to-hospitals/

Ali Ali, aged 39, was involved in a manhunt in Orange County, New York, after crashing a stolen vehicle on the NY State Thruway. Ali fled into the woods near Highland Mills, where he was located by police. Following a confrontation, Ali was shot and killed by a New York State Police officer around 2:00 p.m. on September 18, 2024.
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The investigation into the fatal shooting of Ali Ali, following a police manhunt in Woodbury, is being conducted by the New York State Police.

https://abc7ny.com/post/woodbury-police-chase-suspect-search/15320667/

Vilmond Jean-Baptiste was seen with a knife. NYPD chased him to his home and found him hiding in the bathtub. Police fired tasers at him and he jumped out of the tub with a knife. Police shot and killed him. Local residents were allegedly throwing bottles at police after the killing and hit one officer in the head. Baptiste had allegedly stabbed and killed three people.

https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2024/09/14/man-killed-during-police-involved-shooting-in-brooklyn

https://brooklyn.news12.com/nypd-homicide-suspect-killed-in-flatbush-police-involved-shooting

https://nypost.com/2024/09/13/us-news/murder-suspect-fatally-shot-by-police-in-brooklyn-apartment/