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On March 25, 2025, 6-year-old Mianna Roach was killed during a police pursuit in Anson County. Authorities say her father, Michael Rufus Roach, abducted her at gunpoint from a home in Polkton and fled in a Jeep Liberty. After a brief phone call with deputies, Roach failed to appear at an arranged return location. Deputies located and pursued his vehicle until it crashed near Little Creek Road. Inside the vehicle, Mianna was found fatally shot. Roach had also shot himself and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The case is being investigated as a murder-suicide attempt.

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/multiple-police-agencies-scene-after-chase-crash-anson-county/HEQZQH4OTZBWHDL7V46AKTUQHE/
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https://www.wbtv.com/2025/03/25/sbi-investigating-anson-county-crash-death-child/
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https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/child-dies-after-being-shot-during-pursuit-in-anson-county/

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On March 24, 2025, at approximately 3 a.m., Michael Rufus Roach allegedly abducted his 6-year-old daughter, Mianna Roach, from her mother's residence in Polkton, North Carolina, after threatening the mother with a gun. Law enforcement issued a "be on the lookout" alert for Roach and the vehicle. Around 8 a.m., Anson County deputies located Roach's vehicle and initiated a pursuit. The chase concluded when Roach crashed off Little Creek Road near Old Winfield Road in Wadesboro. Upon reaching the vehicle, deputies discovered Mianna deceased from a gunshot wound and Roach critically injured from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. Roach was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries on March 27, 2025. Authorities believe Roach shot his daughter during the pursuit before attempting suicide. The incident is under investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

https://www.wbtv.com/2025/03/27/man-accused-abducting-killing-6-year-old-daughter-dies/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/03/27/man-accused-of-killing-his-daughter-in-anson-co-has-died/
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On March 24, 2025, at approximately 3 a.m., Mianna Nichelle Roach was abducted from her mother's residence in Polkton, North Carolina, by her father, Michael Rufus Roach, who threatened the mother with a gun. Law enforcement issued a "be on the lookout" alert for Roach and the vehicle. Around 8 a.m., Anson County deputies located Roach's vehicle and initiated a pursuit. The chase concluded when Roach crashed off Little Creek Road near Old Winfield Road in Wadesboro. Upon reaching the vehicle, deputies discovered Mianna deceased from a gunshot wound. Authorities believe Roach shot his daughter during the pursuit before attempting suicide. The incident is under investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

https://www.wbtv.com/2025/03/27/man-accused-abducting-killing-6-year-old-daughter-dies/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/03/27/man-accused-of-killing-his-daughter-in-anson-co-has-died/
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On March 23, 2025, deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from a residence on Chaney Drive, where a woman could be heard in the background asking for help. The male who answered told dispatchers that nothing was wrong. When the first deputy arrived, they reportedly heard what they believed to be a gunshot. Multiple deputies and an armored vehicle responded. Officers entered the home around 11:00 p.m. and found two people dead. Authorities described the incident as an apparent murder-suicide. No further information was released.

https://www.wral.com/story/two-people-found-dead-in-johnston-county-home-in-apparent-murder-suicide-authorities-say/21924328/
https://www.wral.com/story/deputies-find-two-dead-in-johnston-county-home-after-disturbance-call/21924328/
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/johnston-county-news/johnston-county-deputies-investigate-after-two-people-found-dead-in-home/
https://www.wral.com/story/two-people-found-dead-in-johnston-county-home-in-apparent-murder-suicide-authorities-say/21924328/

On March 23, 2025, deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from a residence on Chaney Drive, where a woman could be heard in the background asking for help. The male who answered told dispatchers that nothing was wrong. When the first deputy arrived, they reportedly heard what they believed to be a gunshot. Multiple deputies and an armored vehicle responded. Officers entered the home around 11:00 p.m. and found two people dead. Authorities described the incident as an apparent murder-suicide. No further information was released.

https://www.wral.com/story/two-people-found-dead-in-johnston-county-home-in-apparent-murder-suicide-authorities-say/21924328/
https://www.wral.com/story/deputies-find-two-dead-in-johnston-county-home-after-disturbance-call/21924328/
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/johnston-county-news/johnston-county-deputies-investigate-after-two-people-found-dead-in-home/

On March 23, 2025, Johnston County deputies responded to a disconnected 911 call from a residence on Chaney Drive in Garner. When dispatchers called back, 53-year-old Christopher Pugh answered and denied making the call, but a woman could be heard in the background pleading for help. Deputies arrived and heard gunshots. After obtaining a warrant, they entered the home and found Christopher Pugh and his wife, 54-year-old Teresa Adams-Pugh, both dead from gunshot wounds. Family members said there were no known signs of domestic violence. The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.

https://abc11.com/post/chris-teresa-pugh-couple-dead-murder-suicide-johnston-county-nc/16070952/
https://www.wral.com/story/officials-investigating-murder-suicide-in-johnston-county/21583746/
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2025/03/24/johnston-county-couple-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide
https://abc45.com/news/local/johnston-county-couple-found-dead-in-murder-suicide-investigation-underway
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/triangle/johnston-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-murder-suicide/ 

On March 23, 2025, a 911 call from a home on Chaney Drive in Garner, North Carolina, prompted a response from the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. When dispatchers called back, 53-year-old Christopher Pugh answered and denied making the call, though a woman could be heard in the background pleading for help. Deputies arrived and heard gunfire inside. After obtaining a warrant and entering the residence, officers found Christopher Pugh and his wife, 54-year-old Teresa Adams-Pugh, both dead from gunshot wounds. The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.

https://abc11.com/post/chris-teresa-pugh-couple-dead-murder-suicide-johnston-county-nc/16070952/
https://www.wral.com/story/officials-investigating-murder-suicide-in-johnston-county/21583746/
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2025/03/24/johnston-county-couple-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide
https://abc45.com/news/local/johnston-county-couple-found-dead-in-murder-suicide-investigation-underway
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/triangle/johnston-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-murder-suicide/

On 03/19/2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Pinehurst police responded to a report of a suspicious person at a home on Remington Lane. Officers saw smoke coming from the home and called firefighters. While firefighters were working, a man exited the house, grabbed an ax left by the door, and charged at officers and firefighters. Police fired a Taser, but it was ineffective. Officers opened fire, killing him. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident.

https://abc11.com/post/pinehurst-officer-involved-shooting-remington-lane-person-airlifted-hospital-following/16050150/
https://www.wral.com/news/local/pinehurst-officer-involved-shooting-march-2025/
https://sandhillssentinel.com/structure-fire-leads-to-officer-involved-shooting/
 

Around 4:30 p.m., CMPD officers attempted to serve a warrant for multiple violent criminal offenses at a residence in the 12000 block of Headquarters Farm Road in northeast Charlotte. Upon encountering the male individual, police engaged him in a shootout. Two officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

• https://www.wbtv.com/2025/03/07/suspect-dead-2-officers-hurt-northeast-charlotte-shooting-police-say/
• https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-nc-northeast-police-presence-3-7-2025/275-f990b0cf-cc1c-4e5e-8d05-2d767e6498cf
• https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/chopper-9-major-police-presence-northeast-charlotte/HTLKM7W4TRAZHNGU7YAKYOJVKI/

On February 27, 2025, Asheville Police Department officers responded to a report of a barricaded individual at a hotel on the 100 block of Hendersonville Road. The individual was reportedly distraught over a domestic dispute and had locked themselves inside a hotel room. Authorities were informed that the person might be armed, prompting a heavy police presence, including a SWAT team. Officers entered the room at 3:06 p.m. and found the individual dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://wlos.com/news/local/barricaded-person-found-dead-after-standoff-asheville-police-department-hotel-room-swat-team-gunshot-wound

Asheville Police responded to reports of a barricaded man at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel on Hendersonville Road. The man, Ronald Ralph Holmes Jr., was wanted on felony domestic violence charges from Ohio. After a seven-hour standoff, officers entered the room and found Holmes dead from a gunshot wound. The Asheville Police Department is investigating.

https://wlos.com/news/local/barricaded-person-found-dead-after-standoff-asheville-police-department-hotel-room-swat-team-gunshot-wound

On February 22, 2025, in Henderson, North Carolina, a Vance County sheriff's deputy shot and killed Johnny Mayfield during a traffic stop shortly before noon near West Young Avenue and Hargrove Street. Mayfield shot was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Vance County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the shooting but has not released detailed information about the circumstances.

According to ABC11, the deceased has been identified by his girlfriend, Mae Bullock, as Johnny Mayfield. Mae, who is seven months pregnant with their son, recounted that they were en route to WakeMed Hospital due to her pregnancy pains when they were pulled over on Highway 1 in Vance County. During the stop, officers discovered that Johnny had active warrants. Mae stated that Johnny fled on foot, then returned to the vehicle and drove off, leaving her behind. The pursuit continued back to Henderson, where Johnny exited the car and was subsequently shot by deputies. Mae emphasized that Johnny was unarmed during the incident.

Neighbors in the area expressed concern over the use of lethal force, questioning the necessity of the shooting given that Johnny was reportedly unarmed. Mae acknowledged Johnny's past legal issues but did not understand why the situation escalated to a fatal shooting. Court records indicate that Johnny had missed court dates in Johnston and Person Counties, which may have led to the issuance of the warrants.

https://abc11.com/post/man-dies-injuries-shooting-involving-vance-county-sheriffs-deputy/15946145/
https://www.wral.com/vance-county-sheriffs-deputy-involved-shooting/17412781/
https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina/vance-county-shooting/15946145/

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., 45-year-old Maria Julian-Pichardo and her 19-year-old daughter, Yamilaine Sosa-Julian, were fatally shot by Maria's husband, 51-year-old Rafael Lopez, in the parking lot of the Cabarrus County Department of Social Services located at 1303 S. Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, North Carolina. The incident stemmed from a domestic violence situation reported on February 1, 2025, at their residence in Harrisburg, where firearms were previously removed, and Lopez was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault on February 6. He was released on a $5,000 bail and served with a temporary protective order on February 14. Following the shooting, Lopez fled the scene, leading law enforcement on a pursuit into Rowan County. The chase concluded on Lower Palmer Road in Rockwell, where Lopez died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Kannapolis Police Department and the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident.

• https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/deadly-shooting-investigation-kannapolis-north-carolina/275-11104eb9-f37c-4374-ba67-507996306cec
• https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/2-shot-killed-outside-cabarrus-county-dss/3SLHSU6R7JBOJDFRV7OJQQZHPM/
• https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/crime/2025/02/19/kannapolis-police-investigate-murder-suicide

On 02/18/2025, a fatal accident occurred on Highway 17 in Leland, North Carolina, involving a Brunswick County Sheriff's deputy. The crash resulted in the death of one individual. The North Carolina Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.wwaytv3.com/partial-road-closure-from-accident-in-brunswick-county/

On February 27, 2025, a woman was killed in a vehicle crash involving a Brunswick County Sheriff's Office deputy at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Brunswick Forest Parkway in Leland, North Carolina.

https://www.newsargus.com/brunswick_beacon/news/leland-woman-killed-his-vehicle-crash-involving-bcso-deputy/article_4ad442cf-01ef-5535-8f1d-bedf0ef07a8f.html

On 02/12/2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Harnett County Sheriff's Deputy Calvin Johnson responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Neills Creek Road near Fairfield Lane in Lillington, North Carolina. Upon arrival, Deputy Johnson encountered 31-year-old Leo Warren Reeves, who reportedly challenged the deputy with a knife. After efforts to deescalate the situation, Deputy Johnson fired his weapon, striking Reeves. Deputies administered medical aid until EMS arrived. Reeves was transported to Wake Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

https://abc11.com/post/heavy-police-presence-shooting-harnett-county/15898804/
https://www.mydailyrecord.com/news/crime/shooting-reported-on-neills-creek-road/article_cb6f5c8a-e97b-11ef-820d-2715c10b4ad0.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/harnett-deputy-shoots-kills-knife-120600289.html
https://www.wral.com/video/one-person-shot-killed-by-harnett-county-deputy/21857254/

On 02/12/2025, Harnett County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Neill's Creek Road in Lillington, North Carolina. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a 31-year-old male suspect armed with a knife. The man reportedly advanced toward the deputies, leading one deputy to discharge their firearm, resulting in the suspect's death.

https://www.wral.com/news/local/harnett-deputy-shooting-fatal-lillington-knife-feb-2025/
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On January 21, 2025, Raleigh Police Department officers responded to a reported residential burglary in progress at a home on the 600 block of Democracy Street. Upon arrival, they heard shots fired from inside the residence. A 73-year-old man, John Rowe, was found deceased inside the home. Raleigh officers engaged in a shootout with Antonio Rodrigues, 70, during which one officer was injured and taken to WakeMed for surgery while Rodrigues was shot and killed at the residence. The incident remains under investigation.

1. https://abc11.com/post/raleigh-shootout-police-search-car-renaissance-park-area-scene-deadly-shooting-critically-wounded-officer/15826940/

On January 19, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Raleigh Police Department officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm inside a North Hills restaurant located on the 400 block of Main Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 32-year-old man allegedly threatened patrons and staff before retreating to a rear section of the restaurant. Following the shooting, and upon police arrival, Colom Jr. shot himself. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and died from his injuries on January 19, 2025. The Raleigh Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances of the incident.

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/horrifying-witnesses-recount-experience-during-raleighs-north-hills-shooting/

On 01/13/2025, the High Point Police Department (HPPD) responded to a situation in a parking lot on South Main Street. During an altercation, an officer opened fire, killing a man. The incident is under investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/suspect-shot-killed-in-north-carolina-during-altercation-with-officer-in-parking-lot-police-chief-confirms

On 01/13/2025, the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from 43-year-old ChartaraLaverta Courtney regarding a domestic dispute in the Providence Manor subdivision near Hammermill Drive in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Deputies arrived, upon which 47-year-old Willie Lawrence Wimbley shot Courtney in the driveway. He then allegedly fired at deputies. Deputies opened fire and killed him. Both Courtney and Wimbley were pronounced deceased in the driveway. Police stated that Wimbley died from suicide. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
Last Update: 01/15/2025

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/deputies-shot-at-in-cabarrus-county/275-8c92d98a-171c-455f-b18d-0f99282cf246
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cabarrus-county/deputies-exchange-fire-with-person-at-harrisburg-home-sheriffs-office/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/01/14/cabarrus-co-sheriffs-office-man-who-killed-woman-and-fired-at-deputies-took-his-own-life/
https://www.wbtv.com/2025/01/14/man-shot-by-deputies-after-he-allegedly-killed-woman-cabarrus-county-driveway/

On 01/13/2025, the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from 43-year-old ChartaraLaverta Courtney regarding a domestic dispute in the Providence Manor subdivision near Hammermill Drive in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Deputies arrived, upon which 47-year-old Willie Lawrence Wimbley shot Courtney in the driveway. He then allegedly fired at deputies. Deputies opened fire and killed him. Both Courtney and Wimbley were pronounced deceased in the driveway. Police stated that Wimbley died from suicide. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
Last Update: 01/15/2025

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/deputies-shot-at-in-cabarrus-county/275-8c92d98a-171c-455f-b18d-0f99282cf246
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cabarrus-county/man-and-woman-identified-in-suspected-harrisburg-murder-suicide-sheriff/
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cabarrus-county/deputies-exchange-fire-with-person-at-harrisburg-home-sheriffs-office/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/01/14/cabarrus-co-sheriffs-office-man-who-killed-woman-and-fired-at-deputies-took-his-own-life/
https://www.wbtv.com/2025/01/14/man-shot-by-deputies-after-he-allegedly-killed-woman-cabarrus-county-driveway/

On January 12, 2025, Pineville Police Department officers were involved in a shooting at a bar in Pineville, North Carolina. During the incident, officers opened fire, fatally shooting an individual. The specific details of the confrontation and the events leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed. The incident is currently under internal self-investigation by the Pineville Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES: 1
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https://radiokeokuk.com/arkansas-deputy-killed-in-shooting-suspect-dead-officials/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/officer-reportedly-involved-in-shooting-at-pineville-bar-police-say/275-4614e22c-b93b-41f3-b054-c13f452a1c5a
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/mecklenburg-county/pineville/pineville-police-are-investigating-shooting-involving-officer-at-south-charlotte-bar/

On January 12, 2025, a woman was found dead in her cell at Harnett County Jail in Lillington, North Carolina. Details surrounding the circumstances of her death have not been released, and the cause of death remains under investigation. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality
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https://www.sanfordherald.com/archives/woman-found-dead-at-harnett-jail/article_ba563bbe-e637-59be-9640-1fa32a80d20e.html
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/female-inmate-dies-at-harnett-county-detention-center-deputies-say/
 

On 01/12/2025, the Greenville Police Department (GPD) responded to a call in the 700 block of Adams Drive. During the encounter, officers opened fire, killing 28-year-old Jarquise D. Whitaker. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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https://www.wnct.com/news/person-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-identified-sbi-still-investigating/

On January 9, 2025, in Robeson County, North Carolina, police escalate a chase,, resulting in the pursued vehicle losing control and crashing, leading to at least one fatality. The North Carolina Highway Patrol is handling the case and internal self-investigation.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/01/09/chase-robeson-county-ends-with-fatal-crash-troopers-say/

On January 9, 2025, Pineville Police Department officers shot and killed a man. Details regarding the events leading up to the shooting and the identity of the individual have not been released. The Pineville Police Department is currently investigating the incident, and the findings will be reviewed by the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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https://www.wsoctv.com/news/1-dead-officer-involved-shooting-pineville-police-say/50ca6565-af55-4b78-92a2-78882bd8eecb/

On January 8, 2025, the Robeson County Sheriff's Office initiated a high-speed pursuit near Pembroke, North Carolina, after attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree on Moss Neck Road, resulting in the death of passenger Mario M. Hernandez, 38. The driver and two other passengers sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 1
• Injuries: 3

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/robeson-county-pursuit-ends-deadly-170152204.html

On January 7, 2025, officers from the Sanford Police Department responded to a domestic situation at 1616 Columbine Road in Sanford, North Carolina. A female victim had fled to a neighbor's house, reporting that she had been held against her will but managed to escape. Police secured the area and obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect, identified as 50-year-old David Wayne Worth, on charges of second-degree kidnapping. Upon entering the residence around 10:40 p.m., officers found Worth deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (David Wayne Worth)

https://rantnc.com/2025/01/08/police-man-shoots-self-following-domestic-situation/  

Officers responded to a disturbance involving a weapon at a residence on Zachary's Keep Court. Upon arrival, they heard screams from multiple individuals, including children, inside the home. As the door opened, they observed Ndimubandi armed with a knife. When officers attempted to communicate with him, Ndimubandi moved toward them with the knife, prompting an officer to discharge their firearm in self-defense, striking him. Ndimubandi was transported to a local hospital, where he died.
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is conducting an independent review of the incident.

https://abc45.com/news/local/officer-shoots-man-armed-with-knife-after-disturbance-at-home-winston-salem-police-say
https://www.wral.com/story/man-in-critical-condition-after-being-shot-by-winston-salem-police-officer/21794129/
 

On January 10, 2025, Timothy Welch was killed by police at a traffic stop in North Carolina.
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He had previously been known as the man who opened fire with an AR-15 at Comet Ping Pong in D.C. on Dec. 6, 2016. The restaurant had been known as the target of the Pizzagate QAnon psyop which claimed that children were abused and held by prominent politicians in the basement or in tunnels under the restaurant.
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After the Pizzagate shooting, he was sentenced by then-U.S. District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on June 22, 2017, to four years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Welch served his full sentence and was released from federal prison on May 28, 2020.
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On January 4, 2025, Welch was involved in a traffic stop in Kannapolis, North Carolina, where he was shot and killed by police. He was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over, and he was recognized as having an outstanding warrant for a felony probation violation. During the arrest attempt, he allegedly pulled out a handgun.. Police shot and killed him. The names of the officer and the police department have not been released. He died from his injuries 2 days later.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/10/g-s1-42040/pizzagate-gunman-killed-police-north-carolina

https://www.wusa9.com/video/news/crime/pizzagate-shooter-killed-by-police-in-north-carolina-during-traffic-stop/65-ac3f56b8-8a44-4a55-af71-bc715230de7f

On December 30, 2024, Chapel Hill police officers attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash earlier in Chapel Hill. The driver was identified as 43-year-old Lawrence Richard Edwards of Chapel Hill. Police chased the vehicle into Carrboro and escalated a high-speed chase that ended at the intersection of Oak Avenue and East Poplar Avenue, where the vehicle crashed. Edwards and his passenger, 43-year-old Jonathan Lynn Blansett of Durham, both died. Police have so far not explained why they conducted the high-speed chase.
.Fatalities and Injuries:
• Lawrence Richard Edwards (Fatality)
• Jonathan Lynn Blansett (Fatality)

https://abc11.com/post/carrboro-crash-2-dead-after-police-chase-linked-hit-run-ends-say/15733047/

On 12/30/2024, deputies from the Columbus County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on the 100 block of Country Club Road in Whiteville, North Carolina. Major B. High arrived at the scene and observed a 53-year-old man near a crashed truck. The man returned to his vehicle upon the arrival of the Highway Patrol and refused to exit. Deputies heard a single gunshot and the sound of shattering glass. Utilizing the county's armored vehicle, deputies approached and found the man dead inside the vehicle from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Columbus County Sheriff's Office is conducting the investigation, and the Highway Patrol has completed a report on the vehicle accident.

• https://columbuscountynews.com/2024/12/wreck-leads-to-shots-fired-suicide/

On December 30, 2024, Georgia State Patrol in Cairo, Georgia, attempted a traffic stop. When the driver did not stop, police escalated a chase that led to a crash at the intersection of Highway 84 and Pine Park Road. The driver was killed. The Georgia State Patrol is conducting a self-investigation into the pursuit and crash.

https://www.walb.com/2024/12/30/driver-dies-grady-county-crash-while-fleeing-police-gsp-investigating/

On December 30, 2024, Chapel Hill police officers attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash earlier in Chapel Hill. The driver was identified as 43-year-old Lawrence Richard Edwards of Chapel Hill. Police chased the vehicle into Carrboro and escalated a high-speed chase that ended at the intersection of Oak Avenue and East Poplar Avenue, where the vehicle crashed. Edwards and his passenger, 43-year-old Jonathan Lynn Blansett of Durham, both died. Police have so far not explained why they conducted the high-speed chase.
.Fatalities and Injuries:
• Lawrence Richard Edwards (Fatality)
• Jonathan Lynn Blansett (Fatality)
SOURCE LINKS:

• https://abc11.com/post/carrboro-crash-2-dead-after-police-chase-linked-hit-run-ends-say/15733047/

On December 29, 2024, Shelby Police Department officers responded to a report of a man, identified as 45-year-old James Lee Simpson, causing a disturbance and allegedly threatening individuals with a gun. During an ensuing confrontation, an officer fired, killing Simpson. Details are unknown. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation.

https://www.shelbystar.com/story/news/2024/12/30/shelby-police-release-name-of-man-shot-killed-by-officer/77238098007/

On 12/28/2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers responded to an armed disturbance call at Coyote Joe’s nightclub located in the 3000 block of Queen City Drive. Officers arrived and found a man with a gun. Police claimed that he did not comply with commands to drop the weapon. Officers escalated the situation and opened fire, killing the man. His identity has not been disclosed. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article297714558.html
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/police-shooting-under-investigation-west-charlotte/I544PZMOH5A57JNIDBPKFMVZBM/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/deadly-police-shooting-charlotte/275-06f526d4-65e4-42c3-a9c0-eae5c240aad7

On December 23, 2024, a Lee County deputy fatally shot an armed man during an incident on Poplar Springs Church Road near Sanford, North Carolina. This marks the second deadly shooting along this road within a month. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is currently handling the investigation to determine the details surrounding the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:Fatalities: 1

• https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/armed-man-shot-dead-by-lee-county-deputy-in-2nd-deadly-shooting-along-road-this-month-officials-say
• https://www.wral.com/story/lee-county-deputy-shoots-and-kills-armed-man-sheriff-s-office-says/21779890

On December 19, 2024, High Point Police officers responded to a call at the McDonald's on Mall Loop Road regarding a man armed with a knife. Upon arrival, officers encountered 50-year-old Najeem A. Jordan inside the establishment. During the confrontation, officers opened fire, fatally wounding Jordan. He was transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, where he died from his injuries later that night.
Following the incident, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) began an inquiry into the use of force. The two officers involved have been placed on administrative duty pending the investigation’s outcome.

1. https://abc45.com/news/local/high-point-man-identified-in-fatal-police-involved-shooting
2. https://www.wfdd.org/story/suicidal-man-shot-high-point-police-has-died-his-injuries
3. https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-high-point/83-916287be-f0ca-4e46-b379-c873095c6f0e
4. https://abc45.com/news/local/police-involved-shooting-in-response-to-man-with-knife-fatal-shooting-under-investigation

On December 19, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers from the High Point Police Department responded to reports of a man acting erratically inside a McDonald's at North Main Street in High Point, North Carolina. Upon arrival, officers encountered 53-year-old Michael Anthony Smith inside the restaurant.
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Officers opened fire, shooting and killing Smith. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
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Total Fatalities: One fatality

1. https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/nc-man-fatally-shot-by-police-at-mcdonalds-identified-police-say/
2. https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/high-point/man-shot-killed-by-high-point-police-after-acting-erratically-in-mcdonalds/