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Spencer Jackson

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/25/2023

Location : 1900 block of Hullwood Dr

City : Kinston

County : Lenoir

State : North Carolina

Agency : Lenoir County SO

Officer(s) : R.T. Stroud, R.M. Harrell

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during narcotics investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lenoir County deputies conducted a traffic stop during a drug investigation. Spencer Jackson initially stopped but then fled, was chased, fled to his home, ran on foot and was shot and killed by deputies R.T. Stroud and R.M. Harrell with deputies alleging that he had found a gun.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wcti12.com/news/local/one-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-03-25-2023

https://www.wnct.com/local-news/kinston/sbi-investigating-after-man-shot-killed-by-lenoir-county-deputies/

https://abc11.com/crime-deputies-shot-kill-man-kinston-traffic-stop-long-gun/13010718/

Larry Ray Scott

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/24/2023

Location : 100 block of Hickory Drive

City : Raeford

County : Hoke

State : North Carolina

Agency : Hoke County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police serving drug search warrant

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Larry Ray Scott, 66, was in his home in the 100 block of Hickory Drive in Raeford when police arrived with a drug search warrant. They shot and killed him. Police allege that he was armed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc11.com/hoke-county-deputy-involved-shooting-shoots-man-deadly-force/13006620/

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/sbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-hoke-county-sheriff-says/B4OX6RDRHJEGJDE2CTPAUEGQVU/

https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2023/03/24/hoke-county-deputies-shoot-and-kill-man-during-search-warrant-service/70046579007/

https://www.wral.com/story/hoke-county-deputies-faced-with-person-with-a-gun-shot-and-killed-him-friday-morning/20778984/

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/deputy-involved-in-shooting-in-hoke-county-sheriffs-office-says/

Ghassan Radwan Baba

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Middle Eastern

Date : 03/09/2023

Location : NC-73 and Lowell Road

City : Albemarle

County : Stanly

State : North Carolina

Agency : North Carolina Highway Patrol, Stanly County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Michael McCormick

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Carolina Highway Patrol were on Highway 73 near Lowell Road in Stanly County where a car was in a ditch.The man had a gun, allegedly turned around and started to shoot at the deputy and trooper. Both shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbtv.com/2023/03/09/suspect-killed-shooting-involving-stanly-co-deputy-highway-patrol-deputy/

https://www.thesnaponline.com/2023/03/09/suspect-dies-after-officer-involved-gunfire-early-thursday-morning/

https://www.wral.com/north-carolina-trooper-involved-in-deadly-shooting-during-stanly-county-crash-investigation/20755361/

https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-trooper-deputy-shooting-cash-060255ae2be322e30af3b13335bfad9d

Alexander Parks Holland

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/06/2023

Location : US 421 NB near Peace Haven Rd

City : Winston-Salem

County : Forsyth

State : North Carolina

Agency : Forsyth County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Forsyth County deputies pursued a driver who did not stop for a traffic stop and escalated a chase, calling North Carolina State Police and Winston-Salem PD until the driver crashed near Peace Haven on Lewisville-Clemmons Road as they exited onto US 421. The driver, 29-year-old Alexander Parks allegedly shot multiple times at the numerous law enforcement vehicles chasing him. Alexander Parks Holland was shot and killed by 3 deputies.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wxii12.com/article/norrth-carolina-forsyth-county-highway-421-closed-pursuit-shots/43204664

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/winston-salem/fcso-deputy-involved-shooting/

https://www.wfmynews2.com/video/news/crime/south-carolina-man-dead-after-shootout-and-chase-on-highway-421-north-carolina/83-a2f77b36-4bc5-45d7-bcdc-2e38bdba59a3

https://12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fjournalnow.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fsc-man-killed-deputy-injured-during-chase-shootout-with-law-enforcement-on-u-s-421%2Farticle_8c8adb26-bc13-11ed-9c0c-afa3976de410.html

https://abc45.com/news/local/us-421-currently-closed-after-chase-with-shots-fired-truecrime-forsyth-county-northcarolina

https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/charleston-man-dead-after-shooting-chase-with-north-carolina-deputies-sheriffs-office-says/

https://www.wxii12.com/article/norrth-carolina-forsyth-county-highway-421-closed-pursuit-shots/43204664

Brian Anthony Finch 1 of 2

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/03/2023

Location : Hwy 210 + Ray Rd

City : Spring Lake

County : Harnett

State : North Carolina

Agency : Harnett County SO

Officer(s) : Kevin LeTarte

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party motorists killed by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Harnett County Sheriff's deputy caused a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon that left two people dead and the officer injured when his vehicle hit a third-party motorist’s car.
Just after 2 p.m. at NC Highway 210 and Ray Road in Spring Lake on 03/03/2023, Harnett deputy Kevin LeTarte crashed into a pickup truck for unclear reasons, killing both Brian and Patricia Finch. The deputy was indicted for manslaughter. It is unknown whether Officer LeTarte had been DUI-tested.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc11.com/harnett-county-deputy-car-crash-officer-involved-in/12910268/

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/2-dead-1-deputy-injured-in-harnett-county-chase-crash-multiple-agencies-confirm-suspect-at-large/

https://abc11.com/harnett-county-deputy-letarte-internal-investigation/12925606/

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/cass-county-couple-killed-in-collision-with-north-carolina-deputy/

https://www.twincities.com/2023/03/07/brainerd-lakes-couple-killed-by-passing-n-c-squad-car-during-pursuit/

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/new-video-shows-crash-impact-in-deputy-chase-that-killed-2-in-harnett-county/

https://abc11.com/harnett-county-deputy-car-crash-officer-involved-in/12910268/

https://abc11.com/harnett-county-deputy-kevin-letarte-couple-killed-high-speed-chase/13283180/

Patricia Lynn Finch 2 of 2

Age :64

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 03/03/2023

Location : Hwy 210 + Ray Rd

City : Spring Lake

County : Harnett

State : North Carolina

Agency : Harnett County SO

Officer(s) : Kevin LeTarte

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party motorists killed by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Harnett County Sheriff's deputy caused a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon that left two people dead and the officer injured when his vehicle hit a third-party motorist’s car.
Just after 2 p.m. at NC Highway 210 and Ray Road in Spring Lake on 03/03/2023, Harnett deputy Kevin LeTarte crashed into a pickup truck for unclear reasons, killing both Brian and Patricia Finch. The deputy was indicted for manslaughter. It is unknown whether Officer LeTarte had been DUI-tested.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc11.com/harnett-county-deputy-car-crash-officer-involved-in/12910268/

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/2-dead-1-deputy-injured-in-harnett-county-chase-crash-multiple-agencies-confirm-suspect-at-large/

https://abc11.com/harnett-county-deputy-letarte-internal-investigation/12925606/

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/cass-county-couple-killed-in-collision-with-north-carolina-deputy/

https://www.twincities.com/2023/03/07/brainerd-lakes-couple-killed-by-passing-n-c-squad-car-during-pursuit/

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/new-video-shows-crash-impact-in-deputy-chase-that-killed-2-in-harnett-county/

https://abc11.com/harnett-county-deputy-car-crash-officer-involved-in/12910268/

https://abc11.com/harnett-county-deputy-kevin-letarte-couple-killed-high-speed-chase/13283180/

James Windale Lanier

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/25/2023

Location : 814 N. Northwood Street

City : Wallace

County : Duplin

State : North Carolina

Agency : Wallace Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot, taser

Event : Killed by police during disturbance in store

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The store owner stated that 34-year-old Lanier walked into the store at 11 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of 814 N. Norwood Street naked and began bothering customers who called the police. The responding officer first tased the man, then shot him three times, killing him.James Lanier had been unarmed. The killing was Justified in May of 2023 by District Attorney Ernie Lee.

On January 9, 2024, autopsy was published and showed:
-blunt force injuries left elbow, and left knee
-perforation of the upper lobe of the left lung
-fracture of the left anterior rib and sixth thoracic vertebra
-left hemothorax
-two taser wounds on the right shoulder and under the right clavicle
-blunt force injuries of the head and neck with an abrasion of the left eyebrow
-blunt force injuries of the pelvis
-laceration of the shaft of the penis

The cause of death was determined by Dr. McNeill as a gunshot wound of the chest. “The postmortem toxicology analysis of Lanier revealed no ethanol in his blood but elevated levels of phencyclidine and THC metabolites. When the autopsy report was published, Wallace PD propagandized the topic, focusing extensively on the cannabis and PCP in Lanier's system. The DA cleared the officer while shielding their identities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wral.com/sbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-duplin-county/20736028/
https://www.wnct.com/local-news/da-to-announce-findings-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-wallace/

https://www.wnct.com/local-news/da-provides-autopsy-report-in-2023-officer-involved-shooting-death-of-duplin-county-man/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/22/2023

Location : Walnut St

City : Cary

County : Cary

State : North Carolina

Agency : Cary PD, SWAT

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Arriving at a wellness check for a man in mental health crisis, Cary PD found a man barricaded in a home at the Windsor apartments on Walnut Street. After hours of standoff and police firing a “distraction device”, SWAT entered the residence and a shootout ensued. The man’s 1-year-old son was injured. The man died from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/national_news/man-dies-after-nc-police-fbi-respond-to-hourslong-standoff-at-apartment-complex/article_68d2fd42-a93d-5472-a20c-d9f3705100e9.html

Jordan Taylor Mays

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/14/2023

Location : 138 Thriftwood Avenue

City : Salisbury

County : Rowan

State : North Carolina

Agency : Rowan County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Jessica Abrams, David Scott, Travis James, Chase Safrit, Adam Dyles

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police serving warrant

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Rowan County deputies arrived at the Mays residence to serve a warrant, invaded the home and found Jordan Taylor Mays in a bedroom, claim a struggle ensued when they tried to detain him and allege that he was reaching for a gun in the room when a deputy shot and killed him. Deputies involved were David Scott, Chase Safrit and Adam Dyles. No BWC was provided for review. The killing was justified by the DA.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/police-presence-rowan-county-street/275-43f82995-57fd-425c-9c1a-c46d1045e569

https://www.salisburypost.com/2023/02/15/man-killed-by-rowan-county-deputies-identified/

https://www.salisburypost.com/2023/02/16/he-made-a-choice-sheriff-provides-narrative-of-events-that-left-one-dead-tuesday/

https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/rowan-county/rowan-county-sheriff-to-explore-body-camera-placement-after-second-officer-involved-shooting-in-three-months/

https://www.wbtv.com/2023/07/25/da-deputies-justified-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-rowan-co/

Mitchell Virgulty 1 of 2

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/08/2023

Location : Providence Road W and Lancaster Highway

City : Charlotte

County : Adams

State : North Carolina

Agency : Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD were chasing a car for not stopping for a traffic stop. Police escalated the chase until the vehicle crashed into a 2012 Ford Econoline van head-on, killing both drivers. A third vehicle was also involved in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/two-dead-two-injured-south-charlotte-providence-road-lancaster-highway-crash/275-b0291292-0859-419b-91e8-a2ba46930346

https://www.wbtv.com/video/2023/02/08/police-investigating-deadly-crash-east-charlotte-road-currently-closed/

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/road-closed-due-fatal-crash-east-mecklenburg-county-cmpd-says/OSMZ3GGOX5BCDJCX4F5XEAR76Q/

Angel Enrique Lopez-Alvarado 2 of 2

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/08/2023

Location : Providence Road West near Lancaster Highway

City : Charlotte

County : Adams

State : North Carolina

Agency : Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers were chasing a car for not stopping for a traffic stop. They escalated the chase until the vehicle crashed into a 2012 Ford Econoline van head-on, killing both drivers. A third vehicle was also involved in the crash. Police have not commented why this highly dangerous multi-fatality high-speed chase was undertaken.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/two-dead-two-injured-south-charlotte-providence-road-lancaster-highway-crash/275-b0291292-0859-419b-91e8-a2ba46930346

https://www.wbtv.com/video/2023/02/08/police-investigating-deadly-crash-east-charlotte-road-currently-closed/

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/road-closed-due-fatal-crash-east-mecklenburg-county-cmpd-says/OSMZ3GGOX5BCDJCX4F5XEAR76Q/

Darryl Tyree Williams

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/19/2023

Location : Rock Quarry Rd

City : Raleigh

County : Wake

State : North Carolina

Agency : Raleigh PD

Officer(s) : C.D. Robinson, J.T. Thomas, D. L. Aquino, J.R. Scott, D.L. Grande and B.L. Ramge

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Killed during “proactive patrols”

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Six officers conducting “proactive patrols” killed Darryl Tyree with a taser. The mother stated that she was not being told more about the incident. Raleigh PD report that officers were doing proactive patrols near the Supreme Sweepstakes on the 800 block of Rock Quarry Road and they targeted a vehicle. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ny1.com/nyc/queens/ap-top-news/2023/02/10/raleigh-police-release-video-of-stun-gun-use-before-man-dies

https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-raleigh-crime-e375b7456cf4b91c00149ca9c7a0cb78

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/police-release-footage-arrest-north-024200898.html

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/mother-identifies-man-who-died-in-raleigh-police-custody/

https://www.wral.com/he-was-so-loved-mother-grieves-loss-of-man-who-died-after-raleigh-officers-used-taser-on-him/20675752/

https://abc11.com/ben-crump-darryl-williams-raleigh-police-death/12823954/

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/raleigh-police-investigating-in-custody-death/?ipid=promo-link-block1

https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/north-carolina-police-release-body-cam-video-of-darryl-williams-death-in-custody/

Amber French

Age :31

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/05/2023

Location : 6000 block of Bonlee Bennett Rt

City : Pittsboro

County : Chatham

State : North Carolina

Agency : Chatham County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase for driving a “suspicious car”

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2023, Chatham County deputies saw a “suspicious car” and felt people inside may be using drugs. Deputies escalated a high-speed chase and the fleeing driver lost control in the 6000 block of Bonlee Bennett Road and smashed into a telephone pole in the front yard of a home. Amber French was killed. Police were not charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/man-faces-dwi-charge-after-woman-dies-in-chatham-county-crash-chase-deputies-say/

Lee Irvin Dawson Jr.

Age :69

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/02/2023

Location : 238 Capitol Hill Road

City : Lillington 27546

County : Harnett

State : North Carolina

Agency : Harnett County SO

Officer(s) : J. Poole, M. Allen, D. Figueroa and C. Chavis

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lee Dawson’s family had secured a commitment order to a psychiatric facility. Police appeared to transfer him. It is unknown how they approached the mentally vulnerable man but he reportedly felt threatened, produced a gun and was shot dead.No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mydailyrecord.com/news/crime/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/article_d0f00df4-8aae-11ed-bfab-e725336a036f.html

https://www.wral.com/harnett-county-man-identified-after-getting-shot-killed-by-deputies-trying-to-serve-involuntary-commitment-papers/20659784/

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/man-killed-in-harnett-deputy-involved-shooting-identified-by-sheriffs-office/

https://www.mydailyrecord.com/townnews/work/deputies-pleaded-with-man-to-drop-gun-before-shooting-sheriff-says/article_6684d7ea-8e02-11ed-9b88-8ff40c0db4c7.html

Juan Nikely Avalo

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/01/2023

Location : Burlington Avenue

City : Cambridge

County : Ranlo

State : North Carolina

Agency : Ranlo Police Department

Officer(s) : Kwaku Riley Agyapon

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ranlo PD responded to a call for service on Burlington Avenue near Spencer Mountain Road and found Officer Kwaku Riley Agyapon, who was off-duty at that time to have gotten involved in a domestic dispute.
Police said Agyapon was stabbed multiple times, discharged his service weapon and killed 33-year-old Juan NikelyAvalo who had stabbed him. Avalo was taken to the hospital where he later died. State Bureau of Investigation said they obtained a warrant for first-degree murder against officer Agyapon. He was terminated from the PD after he was charged with first-degree murder. Officer Agapyon is married to Shana Lanham, the mother of toddler Addison Laham who was two years old when she died in a Gaston County motel in 2011 from a broken leg that went untreated for weeks, became infected with MRSA and killed her.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/north-carolina-off-duty-officer-involved-in-deadly-domestic-dispute-charged-with-murder/

https://news.yahoo.com/off-duty-ranlo-police-officer-204515026.html

https://sports.yahoo.com/off-duty-police-officer-stabbed-173147919.html

https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2023/01/05/only-on-wccb-local-family-speaks-out-about-man-allegedly-shot-killed-by-ranlo-police-officer/

https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/12/ranlo-police-officer-charged-with-murder-loses-job/69798278007/

Monet Darrisaw

Age :34

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 12/27/2022

Location : West Boulevard and Donald Ross Road

City : Charlotte

County : Mecklenburg

State : North Carolina

Agency : Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police thought the vehicle Monet Darrisaw was driving may be stolen and they escalated a chase. Stop sticks were used and directly caused her to lose control of the vehicle. She crashed and died. Police confirmed that Monet Darrisaw had been unarmed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbtv.com/2022/12/30/driver-identified-after-car-chase-ends-deadly-crash-west-charlotte/

https://charlottenc.gov/newsroom/releases/Pages/Case-Update-Fatal-Vehicle-Crash-in-the-Westover-Division-12-30.aspx

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2022/12/27/one-dead-following-police-chase-in-west-charlotte-

https://www.wbrz.com/news/driver-led-police-on-deadly-high-speed-chase-saturday-suspect-faces-manslaughter-charges-for-teens-deaths/

https://qcnerve.com/anndel-taylor-buffalo/

https://charlottenc.gov/newsroom/releases/Pages/Case-Update-Fatal-Vehicle-Crash-in-the-Westover-Division-12-30.aspx

Ryan Eric Schlosser

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/20/2022

Location : Cobalt Creek Way

City : Holly Springs

County : Wake

State : North Carolina

Agency : Holly Springs PD

Officer(s) : James Colucci, Edgar Hernandez

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police were called because a man behaved erratically, blocked the driveway of a neighbor and when police arrived, he held a knife. The man was defensive, entered another neighbor’s house and tried to get away from police. Police shot and killed Ryan Eric Schlosser. The officers were cleared by the DA.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wral.com/suspect-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-holly-springs-neighborhood/20638176/

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2022/12/21/one-dead-after-police-shooting-in-holly-springs

Tavares Harrington

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/05/2022

Location : 305 E 6th Street

City : Raeford

County : Hoke

State : North Carolina

Agency : Raeford PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during mental health wellness check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Per official police narrative, around 7:30 p.m. on East Sixth Street, officers responded to a call of a disturbance at the address. Police state that Harrington was “loud” and pointed a gun at two officers and was shot and killed. Per his father, Tavares Harrington was experiencing a mental health episode when police arrived and shot and killed him. “They got away with murder”, the father stated. Harrington was on psychiatric medicines, had missed some and was in an exacerbated mental health state and needed help. He shouted to police to please not shoot him, was shot and fell besides his father. It had been his father’s birthday. Harrington had been arrested in the past and was well known to the PD in this town with a population of under 5,000.

After the shooting, the PD received training by the CIT Crisis Intervention Team, a 40-hour training on basic de-escalation of mental health crisis intervention tactics.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc11.com/raeford-police-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-tavares-harrington/12533765/

https://www.wral.com/father-says-raeford-police-shot-killed-son-during-mental-health-episode/20615974/

Ronald Wayne Green

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/02/2022

Location : Mahaffey Dr

City : Rockwell

County : Rowan

State : North Carolina

Agency : Rowan County SO, Granite Quarry PD

Officer(s) : Robert Clement, Nikolas Plumley

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Firefighters appeared to a call of a mobile home on fire and were shot at. Police were called and got into a shootout with Ronald Wayne Green who was shot and killed by officers from 2 different law enforcement agencies.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.qcnews.com/crime-and-public-safety/2-officers-1-firefighter-hurt-in-rowan-county-shooting-suspect-killed-deputies-say/

https://www.wbtv.com/2022/12/02/three-first-responders-injured-after-shots-fired-rowan-co-house-fire/

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/shooting-house-fire-deputies-rowan-county-nc-crime-local/275-cd342791-9554-4f71-b7df-e2de4fcbb1d4

https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/deputies-kill-man-who-wounded-three-first-responders-at-north-carolina-fire-scene-authorities-say/

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/two-first-responders-wounded-rowan-county-house-fire-helped-others-before-themselves-report-says/E3C4FOBEBBFLTLBT4QNYQCJXGA/

Sunshine Marie Foy

Age :42

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/24/2022

Location : Willow+ Oak St

City : Hubert

County : Onslow

State : North Carolina

Agency : Onslow County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An Onslow County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a woman. During the traffic stop, he noticed that she had a gun in the car. It is unclear what happened but the deputy shot and killed her.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.witn.com/2022/12/08/sbi-releases-name-woman-shot-killed-by-onslow-county-deputy/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/woman-killed-in-thanksgiving-day-officer-involved-shooting-identified/ar-AA153YJg

https://ground.news/article/da-officer-involved-shooting-justified

https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/investigation-begins-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-north-carolina/

https://wcti12.com/news/local/woman-killed-in-thanksgiving-day-officer-involved-shooting-identified

https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/regional/article_6c4be0e0-77bb-11ed-9d59-73ee1f181c81.html

https://www.wnct.com/local-news/investigation-begins-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-onslow-county/

Jorge Miguel Lopez

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 11/08/2022

Location : White Street

City : Jacksonville

County : Onslow

State : North Carolina

Agency : Jacksonville PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jacksonville PD attempted traffic stop resulting in chase. Lopez, a young driver, lost control and crashed whereupon he was shot and killed by police. Police did not disclose why the officer undertook the chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.publicradioeast.org/2022-11-10/juvenile-dead-after-police-involved-shooting-in-jacksonville

https://www.witn.com/2022/12/08/witn-learns-name-high-school-student-shot-killed-by-jacksonville-police-officer/

https://www.witn.com/2022/11/09/police-expected-release-more-details-deadly-chase-jacksonville/

Bradley Michael Swink

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/06/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Hickory

County : Catawba

State : North Carolina

Agency : Hickory PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bradley Michael Swink was the driver of a Honda Accord chased by Hickory PD because the Honda was reported stolen, police said. When an officer tried to stop the vehicle on Wednesday, the driver did not stop and Hickory PD escalated a chase that ended shortly before 10 p.m., when it crashed into another vehicle at Springs Road near the intersection with McDonald Parkway. The Honda had struck a Jeep Wrangler that had four passengers between the ages of 15-17. All four were taken to an area hospital.
Bradley Michael Swink, 30, of Conover, was ejected from the vehicle he was driving and was pronounced dead at the scene. No video, dashcam footage or other evidence can be found by open search.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://hickoryrecord.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/update-car-chase-ends-in-crash-death-in-hickory/article_011dbc3e-4562-11ed-96df-0fc9f8c6bcbc.html

https://hickoryrecord.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/update-driver-who-died-in-hickory-car-chase-crash-identified-4-teens-injured-in-crash/article_011dbc3e-4562-11ed-96df-0fc9f8c6bcbc.html

https://www.qcnews.com/crime-and-public-safety/man-dies-4-teens-hurt-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-in-hickory-police-say/

Bobby Roy Farthing

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/01/2022

Location : Village Circle

City : Mountain View

County : Catawba

State : North Carolina

Agency : Catawba County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Catawba County deputies responded to a report of a man holding someone against their will. When police arrived, they found Bobby Ray Farthing in his car with his adult son. Police allege he was holding him hostage with a firearm. Deputies shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.qcnews.com/crime-and-public-safety/deputies-shoot-kill-man-holding-son-hostage-at-catawba-county-home-deputies-say/

https://hickoryrecord.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-identified-sheriffs-office-says-man-held-his-son-hostage/article_5e48670c-43ea-11ed-bced-a7f764991aa6.html

https://independenttribune.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/armed-man-held-son-hostage-before-deputy-shot-and-killed-gunman-catawba-county-sheriff-s/article_19a29687-42de-5312-81a3-845612fa0ca2.html

https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2022/10/01/catawba-county-hostage-situation-ends-with-suspect-killed-by-deputies/

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-kidnapping-in-catawba-county-deputies-say/275-7f682fa3-1739-4fa0-a4f0-3d42dd2fd166

Doris Jean Taylor

Age :39

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/21/2022

Location : Jernigan Swamp Road

City : Powellsville

County : Bertie

State : North Carolina

Agency : Bertie County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Jonathan Price

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bertie County deputies were sent to the home of Doris Jean Taylor for possible suicidal threats. When police arrived, they claim that she had a gun. Police allege Taylor walked toward them holding the gun, and they shot and killed her.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wcti12.com/news/local/woman-deputy-identified-in-bertie-county-officer-involved-shooting

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/21/2022

Location : Lenoir

City : Hickory

County : Catawba

State : North Carolina

Agency :

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Aman called 911, reporting that he had been shot and was going to commit suicide. Police determined that the caller was in a vehicle and traveling somewhere near N.C. Highway 70 SW and U.S. Highway 321 SW. While officers were responding to the area, Hickory police learned the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office was responding to the area of Startown Road in reference to a shooting that was possibly related to the same man. Police escalated a chase of the vehicle that ended when the man committed suicide under police duress. Police did not publicly identify him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newstopicnews.com/news/police-chase-ends-with-apparent-suicide-in-lenoir/article_fa9f302d-ac5c-510c-91e3-352eeddaf18b.html

https://news.yahoo.com/police-chase-ends-apparent-suicide-035900229.html

James Preston Trexler Jr.

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/09/2022

Location : 151 Eastview Street

City : Hudson

County : Caldwell

State : North Carolina

Agency : Hudson Police Department

Officer(s) : Nicholas Hudson

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Hudson PD were called to an alleged sexual assault. When they arrived, they found James Trexler outside with a spear in his hand. He then threw a trash can at the officers and allegedly lunged. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://hickoryrecord.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/hudson-police-cleared-in-fatal-shooting-da-says-officer-involved-shooting-was-justified/article_608894d6-339d-11ed-8f09-67273aab8f28.html

Justin Livesay

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/02/2022

Location : 607 Hickory View Court

City : Fayetteville

County : Cumberland

State : North Carolina

Agency : Fayetteville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Fayetteville PD were sent to a call of a man threatening suicide. He allegedly had a gun. Police arrived and claim that Justin Livesay approached them with knives. Police shot and killed him. No video or other evidence can be found to verify the official narrative.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-armed-with-knives-possibly-having-mental-break-shot-and-killed-by-fayetteville-officers-police/ar-AA11pOEh

https://www.wral.com/fayetteville-group-demands-mental-health-reform-for-city-s-police-force/20453110/

Dominic Jeter

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/31/2022

Location : 8111 Concord Mills Blvd

City : Concord Mills

County : Cabarrus

State : North Carolina

Agency : Concord PD

Officer(s) : Jeremy Howarth, Maria Westphal

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Concord PD were sent to a call alleging a robbery. Dominic Jeter allegedly fled and fired shots at police. Police shot and killed him. The officers were cleared by the District Attorney.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/concord-mills-closes-amid-heavy-police-presence-outside-mall/YQUHZQN2LZF67FKSFZKOTCHLTU/

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article265396326.html

https://www.wbtv.com/2022/09/06/suspect-injured-during-officer-involved-shooting-concord-mills-dies-police-confirm/

https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2022/09/06/concord-mills-to-reopen-as-normal-thursday-after-officer-involved-shooting

Nasanto Antonio “Duke” Crenshaw

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/21/2022

Location : 4900 block of W Market St

City : Greensboro

County : Guilford

State : North Carolina

Agency : Greensboro PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Greensboro PD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Nasanto Crenshaw. Police allege he fled in the vehicle and hit a police car whereupon they shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article264759779.html

https://www.wxii12.com/article/hope-mills-teen-killed-by-greensboro-police-officer-during-traffic-stop-family-says-and-not-stolen-car/41044092

https://www.wral.com/i-wont-get-another-hug-tearful-mother-speaks-after-teen-shot-killed-by-greensboro-police-officer-during-traffic-stop/20440874/

https://www.wisemanfuneralhome.com/obituary/Nasanto-Crenshaw

Brenda Grice Donahue

Age :60

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 08/19/2022

Location : 8900 block of St. Croix Lane

City : Charlotte

County : Mecklenburg

State : North Carolina

Agency : Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Brandon Graham, Lauren Ehlke, and Kristian Kurtzke

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Brandon Graham from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD was sent to the home of Brenda Donahue for an involuntary psychiatric commitment order. Police arrived and somehow ended up in a shootout with her and shot and killed her in her home.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-south-charlotte-neighborhood-police/275-b1721687-ffda-46bc-930a-ea4e4a123d1a

https://www.wbtv.com/2022/08/19/authorities-investigating-after-officer-involved-shooting-south-charlotte/

https://www.wxii12.com/article/woman-dies-after-trading-gunfire-with-cmpd-investigation-ongoing/41022534#

https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/south-charlotte-woman-who-exchanged-gunfire-with-cmpd-dies/

BWC:

https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2023/01/24/breaking-news-officer-involved-shooting-in-south-charlotte/
https://www.wxii12.com/article/woman-dies-after-trading-gunfire-with-cmpd-investigation-ongoing/41022534#

Alexander Dekontee Weah

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/05/2022

Location : 2420 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd

City : Clemmons

County : Forsyth

State : North Carolina

Agency : Greenboro PD, Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD

Officer(s) : Paul Weis

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD and Greensboro PD arrived to arrest Alexander Dekontee Weah for an unspecified warrant. Per official narrative he ran away on foot, was shot at by police while fleeing and he reportedly fired a shot back. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbtv.com/2022/08/08/mecklenburg-co-suspect-killed-forsyth-co-officer-involved-shooting-identified/

https://journalnow.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-police-officers-involved-in-clemmons-shooting-are-still-on-administrative-duty/article_6d3a8bf4-66c3-11ed-947f-2bf162895b66.html

Travis Caleb Woody

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/01/2022

Location : Smith Johnson Rd

City : Green Mountain

County : Yancey

State : North Carolina

Agency : Yancey County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after triple homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Yancy County deputies responded to a report of shots fired. When police arrived, Travis Caleb Woody started shooting at them. Police shot and killed him. After entering the home, they discovered that Woody had killed his mother, father and sister.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/3-found-dead-in-north-carolina-home-suspect-killed/

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2022/08/04/sbi-releases-details-green-mountain-triple-family-homicide/10234676002/

Jason Lipscomb

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/20/2022

Location : 400 block of N Edgemont Ave

City : Gastonia

County : Gaston

State : North Carolina

Agency : Gastonia PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Gastonia PD responded to a call of kidnapping from a local children's center and bringing them to an apartment. Police said he tried to flee from them and may have hit an officer. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-while-responding-kidnapping-call-gastonia-police-say/CTJUA5XI3FDTTMZSBJFHGXEEQM/

https://www.wfae.org/crime-justice/2022-07-29/protesters-seek-details-and-accountability-in-gastonia-police-shooting-of-21-year-old

Tyrance Benbow

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/08/2022

Location : NC-130

City : Shallotte

County : Brunswick

State : North Carolina

Agency : Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit

Officer(s) : Not Dlsclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit agents tried to make a traffic stop using the excuse of too dark window tint on Tyrance Benbow. Officers felt if they had gotten a tip that he was going to make some drug purchases, and they attempted to stop him. He sped away and police chased him, attacked him with a PIT maneuver, several times and rear ended him, resulting in a fatal crash that killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbko.com/video/2023/03/23/family-files-lawsuit-against-first-responders-fatal-wreck-during-chase-2022/

Jada Johnson

Age :22

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 07/01/2022

Location : 2300 Colgate Drive

City : Fayetteville

County : Cumberland

State : North Carolina

Agency : Fayetteville PD

Officer(s) : Zacharius Borom, Timothy Rugg

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Fayetteville PD arrived at the home of Jada Johnson grandparents after a call of an attempted break-in. Johnson herself had called police and asked for help. When police arrived, they claim she held a gun. Police engaged her in a struggle, shot her 17 times, killing her. Her grandparents said that Jada, a young mom, had mental health issues and that there had been a burglary, but she had asked police for help before she was shot.

SOURCE LINKS :

http://jailregister.sno911.org

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/cumberland-county-news/family-friends-remember-jada-johnson-at-funeral-after-fayetteville-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2022/07/13/names-police-officers-fatal-shooting-fayetteville-woman-revealed-jada-johnson/10037619002/

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/cumberland-county-news/new-details-released-in-fayetteville-police-shooting-that-killed-young-woman-in-july/

https://foxwilmington.com/local-news/nc-police-shot-young-fayetteville-woman-17-times-autopsy-shows-new-details-emerge-from-july-death/

https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/crime/2022/11/11/jada-johnson-fatal-police-shooting-investigation-north-carolina-sbi-hands-case-to-prosecutors/69641309007/

https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/crime/2022/12/01/fayetteville-family-can-view-jada-johnson-shooting-footage/69688933007/

https://abc11.com/jada-johnson-shooting-woman-shot-fayetteville/13293777/

Kevin Eugene Boston

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/26/2022

Location : 5100 Tuckaseegee Rd

City : Charlotte

County : Mecklenburg

State : North Carolina

Agency : Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during alleged shoplifting/robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD were sent to a call for an armed robbery. Kevin Eugene Boston had left a grocery store with a cart of products and allegedly showed a weapon when confronted. Police claim they confronted him and he fired shots at them. Police shot and killed the man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article262907603.html

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/police-respond-officer-involved-shooting-west-charlotte-intersection/ES2SNBKG2VG2VLRTWVEJRDD3AQ/

Steven Ray Johnson

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/23/2022

Location : 230 Rock Springs Drive

City : Salisbury

County : Rowan

State : North Carolina

Agency : Rowan County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Rowan County Sheriff's Office

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police were called for a car crash and claim that Steven Ray Johnson had a knife, Police arrived and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.salisburypost.com/2022/06/23/one-person-injured-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-rock-spring-road/

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/rowan-county-officer-involved-shooting-nc-crime/275-b87fdb48-4291-4520-9777-5e4b6f2362be

Christopher Robert Hensley

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/15/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Fletcher

County : Henderson

State : North Carolina

Agency : Fletcher Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Medical emergency

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A woman called police and reported that Christopher Robert Hensley was behaving erratically and not letting her and her children leave the apartment. Police arrived and engaged him while she was packing her belongings. Please state that he was obviously on some kind of drugs and they fought with him for 14 minutes until he died during the altercation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/08/30/police-cleared-death-nc-man-high-cocaine-meth/

Rachael Marie Powers

Age :24

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/15/2022

Location : Gum Branch Rd + Williamsburg Pkwy

City : Jacksonville

County : Onslow

State : North Carolina

Agency : Jacksonville PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police tried to traffic-stop Rachael Marie Powers. They did not say what led to the traffic stop, but they said Powers drove off and escalated a chase that ended at the intersection at Gum Branch Road and Williamsburg Parkway and hit another vehicle. She died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.witn.com/2022/06/16/police-woman-dead-after-crashing-into-other-vehicle-jacksonville-police-chase/

Christopher Hensley

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/15/2022

Location : 24 Seasons Circle

City : Fletcher

County : Henderson

State : North Carolina

Agency : Fletcher Police Department, Henderson Co. Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Michael Elizondo, Michael Teets, Seth Summey, Zack Ritter, Josh Garren, Zach Warren, Rob Martin

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Henderson County deputies arrived to find Christopher Hensley in mental health crisis. Police punched, kicked and tased him until he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.blueridgenow.com/story/news/2022/06/27/candlelight-vigil-held-man-who-died-fletcher-police-custody/7744670001/

https://wpde.com/news/local/officers-deputies-involved-with-fletcher-police-department-in-custody-death-case-identified-henderson-county-sheriffs-office-michael-elizondo-michael-teets-seth-summey-zack-ritter-josh-garren-zach-warren-rob-martin