Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Curtis Russell

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : East 790 Road and 3500 Road

City : Cushing

County : Lincoln

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Cushing Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/10/2025, around 1:30 a.m., Cushing police attempted a traffic stop when they noticed a firearm in the vehicle driven by Curtis Russell. Russell refused to provide identification and continued driving. Officers pursued him through Cushing and into Lincoln County. A deputy later located Russell at a rural property at East 790 Road and 3500 Road. Russell exited the vehicle, ordered the deputy to leave, and fired at him. The deputy retreated and called for backup. Russell continued shooting when Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other officers arrived. Troopers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-cushing-police-troopers-shoot-kill-chase-suspect/64726185
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-law-enforcement-speak-deadly-cushing-chase/64729820
https://www.koco.com/article/video-released-deadly-oklahoma-chase/64729300

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Oklahoma County Detention Center

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma County Detention Center

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A male detainee was found unresponsive in his cell at approximately 5:37 p.m. on May 10, 2025, at the Oklahoma County Detention Center. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He had been convicted of murder several weeks prior. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-county-jail-inmate-death-cell/40763956
https://www.news9.com/story/6652d3285adcd404f9d0a512/inmate-found-dead-at-oklahoma-county-detention-center
https://www.kfor.com/news/local/inmate-dies-at-oklahoma-county-jail-investigation-underway/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 9, 2025, a man was shot and killed by Oklahoma City police during a shootout. Officers attempted to apprehend the man during an overnight incident when he allegedly opened fire on them. Officers returned fire, killing him. No officers were injured. The man’s identity has not been released. An investigation is underway.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-killed-shootout-law-enforcement-230937060.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMKceA6nOhE

James Peterson

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/05/2025

Location : Woodward

City : Woodward

County : Woodward

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Woodward Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

James Peterson, 50, of Ponca City, died after crashing during a police chase in Woodward. Officers attempted to stop Peterson, who was wanted on a felony warrant and had a suspended license. Peterson refused to stop, and police initiated a pursuit. A tactical vehicle intervention, a.k.a. PIT maneuver, was used, causing Peterson to veer off the road and hit a tree. He died at the crash site. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/story/6650b7cbd4fc01065ecdbdb4/ponca-city-fugitive-dies-in-pursuit-with-woodward-police
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-james-peterson-dies-woodward-police-chase/60798881
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/05/06/james-peterson-dies-crash-police-chase-woodward/73543734007/

Thurman Wilson

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/04/2025

Location : East 2nd Street South and South Elgin Avenue

City : Tulsa

County : Tulsa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Tulsa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mass shooting incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 4, 2025, Tulsa police officers responded to a chaotic shooting scene near East 2nd Street South and South Elgin Avenue during a large gathering. Officers were already on-site due to the size of the crowd when multiple people began shooting. Officers identified 21-year-old Thurman Wilson as one of the armed individuals firing from behind them. Wilson was shot and killed by police. Another armed individual was shot and wounded while attempting to flee. At least five bystanders were also injured in the incident. The Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office is investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newson6.com/story/6817595d2822cc9c4b6d5d8f/1-dead-multiple-injured-after-shooting-in-downtown-tulsa
https://www.fox23.com/news/1-dead-6-injured-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-downtown-tulsa/article_fbf7d4ae-b870-4b19-b5ba-22b164c0ea25.html
https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/downtown-shooting-chaotic-scene-in-downtown-tulsa-2-officer-involved-shootings

Rachel Nalley

Age :35

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 04/26/2025

Location : Oklahoma County Detention Center

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma County Detention Center

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On April 26, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m., detention officers conducting a routine welfare check found 35-year-old Rachel Nalley unresponsive in her cell at the Oklahoma County Detention Center. Medical staff and Oklahoma City Fire Department personnel initiated life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at 7:27 a.m. Nalley had been in custody since April 21, 2025, on charges including failure to appear, engaging in prostitution, and possession of a controlled substance. The Oklahoma County Detention Center is investigating, and the State Medical Examiner's Office will determine the official cause of death. Her death is the sixth reported in the jail so far in 2025.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/story/680f5f2faf86530e01cee5eb/investigation-underway-after-oklahoma-county-inmate-is-found-dead-in-cell
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/crime/2025/04/27/inmate-awaiting-trial-found-dead-at-oklahoma-county-detention-center-investigation-underway/83312521007
https://www.koco.com/article/inmate-death-ok-county-jail-rachel-nalley/64597440

Kasey Ball

Age :38

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 04/18/2025

Location : Oklahoma County Detention Center

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma County Detention Center

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On April 18, 2025, Kasey Ball, 38, was found unresponsive in her cell at the Oklahoma County Detention Center during an evening headcount. Medical staff performed CPR, and EMSA continued life-saving efforts, but she was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 8:06 p.m. Ball had been detained since March 7, 2025, on charges of exploitation of an elderly person and a protective order violation, with bond set at $15,000. The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the cause and manner of death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-county-jail-confirms-death-kasey-ball/64529696
https://okcfox.com/news/local/female-inmate-dies-at-oklahoma-county-detention-center-investigation-underway-ocdc-okc-oklahoma-city-kasey-ball-exploitation-of-an-elderly-person-fire-department-emsa-held-on-bond
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/04/19/oklahoma-county-jail-reports-inmate-kasey-ball-died-friday-night/83171875007

John Berry

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/07/2025

Location : Residential property

City : Checotah

County : McIntosh

State : Oklahoma

Agency : McIntosh County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Killed by fire during police standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On April 7, 2025, McIntosh County Sheriff's deputies assisted Checotah Police in responding to an altercation involving John Berry. Berry allegedly threatened law enforcement officers with a rifle and barricaded himself inside a residence. During the standoff, he reportedly fired at drones deployed by law enforcement, and a fire broke out, engulfing the structure. After the fire was extinguished, Berry was found dead inside. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation to determine the exact cause of death as well as the cause of the fire.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krmg.com/news/local/standoff-mcintosh-county-ends-house-fire-death-suspect-authorities-say/BVL5Y3VNG5E63N2TNUK3TDKBP4/
https://www.fox23.com/news/local/standoff-mcintosh-county-ends-house-fire-death-suspect-authorities-say/VQGHZJ47UZDW5PNNEAVO35DU2Q/
https://ktul.com/news/local/mcintosh-county-sheriffs-office-suspect-dies-after-house-catches-fire-during-standoff

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/03/2025

Location : 1st Street south of Highway 51

City : Porter

County : Wagoner

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Wagoner County Sheriff's Office, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputies responded to a rural property near Porter after reports that a man in mental health crisis pointed a rifle at his father. The man then barricaded himself inside a trailer. Officers from the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office and Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Police surrounded the area and attempted hours of negotiations. The man did not comply. During the standoff, officers opened fire. He was taken to a hospital and later died. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation. The man was reportedly in possession of a firearm despite a prior felony record.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newson6.com/story/67ef4149760277fe1ff08558/law-enforcement-in-standoff-near-porter
https://www.krmg.com/news/local/standoff-wagoner-county-ends-officer-involved-shooting-authorities-say/4P5IA3SZEBGUFEFIMYI7KMRNGE/
https://www.fox23.com/news/standoff-in-wagoner-county-ends-in-officer-involved-shooting-authorities-say/article_5b434551-d11c-44db-9e31-1ffb38bbcad8.html

Jeremy Dean Barnett

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/02/2025

Location : Near Seward Road and Midwest Boulevard

City : Guthrie

County : Logan

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Logan County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Captain Tom Kutay and Deputy Kayoomars Niroomand

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 1:30 p.m., Logan County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance near Seward Road and Midwest Boulevard. The call involved a separated married couple. Deputies made contact with a woman at the home who briefly spoke with them before closing the door. A man, described as being in his early 40s, emerged from the back of the residence and opened fire on deputies, striking two. A third deputy returned fire and killed the man. The two injured deputies were taken to a hospital and are expected to recover.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/logan-county-shooting-oklahoma-active-situation-guthrie/64367829
https://www.news9.com/story/660c95f41683d407072f1eb6/logan-co-sheriffs-office:-2-deputies-shot-armed-man-killed-in-guthrie
https://kfor.com/news/local/logan-county-deputies-shot-suspect-killed-in-gunfire-exchange/

James Collier

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/20/2025

Location : Near Interstate 35 and Southwest 34th Street

City : Moore

County : Cleveland

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Moore Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 20, 2025, around 2:00 a.m., Moore Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop near Interstate 35 and Southwest 34th Street. During the stop, officers discovered that the 19-year-old male driver had an outstanding felony warrant. As officers attempted to arrest him, he allegedly produced a firearm. Officers opened fire and shot him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kfor.com/news/local/19-year-old-suspect-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-moore/
https://www.news9.com/story/650a5b9f2f3c5d072b1c3a5e/19yearold-suspect-dead-following-officerinvolved-shooting-in-moore
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/local/2025/03/20/moore-police-shooting-19-year-old-suspect-killed-during-traffic-stop/7000000000000000000/

Michelle Marie Young

Age :28

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/17/2025

Location : Oklahoma County Detention Center

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Overdose

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 17, 2025, at approximately 3:50 a.m., detention officers at the Oklahoma County Detention Center found 28-year-old Michelle Marie Young unresponsive in her cell during breakfast service. Medical personnel administered multiple doses of Narcan and performed CPR before transporting her to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 4:46 a.m.
Young had been incarcerated since February 13, 2025, on a failure to appear charge related to a 2024 indecent exposure case, with a bond set at $5,000. Surveillance footage confirmed that a detention officer conducted a sight check at 2:51 a.m., approximately one hour before she was found unresponsive.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-county-jail-inmate-dies-michelle-young/64209718
2. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/03/17/oklahoma-county-jail-reports-third-inmate-death-of-2025/82502361007/
3. https://okcfox.com/news/local/inmate-death-at-oklahoma-county-detention-center-found-unresponsive-in-cell-michelle-young-sight-check-medical-staff-narcan-cpr-hospital-preliminary-stage-investigation

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : Interstate 44

City : Lawton

County : Comanche County

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Lawton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police attempted to stop a vehicle for unauthorized use. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase onto Interstate 44. Officers used a tactical maneuver to stop the vehicle. The driver exited holding a gun, walked away, and shot himself. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kswo.com/2025/03/13/police-chase-i-44-ends-wreck/

David Allen Dunford

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/07/2025

Location : Billy Sims BBQ parking lot, near Division Street and Industrial Road

City : Guthrie

County : Logan

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Guthrie Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 7, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Guthrie police officers responded to a welfare check near South Division Street and West Allen Road. Upon arrival, they encountered a male individual in the parking lot of Billy Sims BBQ near Division Street and Industrial Road. Officers opened fire, striking the individual, who was pronounced dead in the parking lot. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is collaborating with Guthrie police to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/story/67cb458a232392ee54696a87/1-dead-in-bbq-restaurant-shooting-in-guthrie
https://www.koco.com/article/video-shows-moments-man-shot-dead-by-police-in-guthrie/64098613
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZGXiozMzvc

Joseph Tyler Layton

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/04/2025

Location : Near South 28th Street and West Hayes Avenue

City : Clinton

County : Custer

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted apprehension

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/04/2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Clinton Police Department officers responded to a shots fired call at an apartment complex near South 28th Street and West Hayes Avenue. Upon arrival, they found 32-year-old Jesse Mendoza with a gunshot wound; he was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. The investigation identified 28-year-old Joseph Tyler Layton as the shooter, leading to the issuance of a felony arrest warrant. Around 6:00 p.m. the same day, Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers located Layton in Clinton and initiated a traffic stop. During the encounter, Layton was shot by troopers. He was reported the armed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/story/67c8ed5e0e420f1201fe4709/suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-clinton-homicide 

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/28/2025

Location : Near Northwest 50th Street and Sara Road

City : Yukon

County : Canadian

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Yukon Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 28, 2025, Yukon police responded to a disturbance call near Northwest 50th Street and Sara Road in Yukon, Oklahoma. A man barricaded himself inside a residence, and police reported he was armed. Authorities closed roads in the area during the standoff. Shortly before midnight, officers entered the home and found him dead from a gunshot wound. The case remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-yukon-standoff-suspect-dead/63972139
https://www.news9.com/story/67c132f63ca0569e8ac2210c/yukon-police-respond-to-barricaded-suspect

Dylan Oakley Lushbough

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/27/2025

Location : 200 Whippoorwill Street

City : Apache

County : Comanche

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Comanche County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputies responded to reports of a driver being shot at near 200 Whippoorwill Street. They made contact with a man at a nearby residence. Upon opening the door, the man allegedly had a gun. Deputies opened fire and killed him. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has initiated an investigation into the fatal shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/story/67c34dacd4f1d8f162a81bb0/man-killed-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-comanche-county-osbi-opens-investigation

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/20/2025

Location : North Tulsa

City : Tulsa

County : Tulsa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Tulsa Police Department; SWAT Team

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 20, 2025, officers from the Tulsa Police Department, including members of the SWAT team, responded to reports of an armed individual in North Tulsa, Oklahoma. The situation escalated into a standoff lasting approximately six hours. According to police, the individual allegedly displayed a firearm in a threatening manner. Officers opened fire and killed him. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the critical incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox23.com/news/suspect-in-north-tulsa-standoff-dead-after-being-shot-by-officer/article_031c8756-d50a-11ef-962c-933992d36a77.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWSf1HULYiE
https://www.newsbreak.com/news-on-6-kotv-tulsa-1590911/3765833100428-suspect-in-tulsa-police-standoff-shot-killed-by-officer

Vincent Riggie

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/18/2025

Location : Oklahoma County Detention Center

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 18, 2025, a man was found unresponsive in his cell at the Oklahoma County Detention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The man was pronounced dead in his cell. Reports indicate that the man had been detained for undisclosed reasons and did not reveal how long he had been in custody or whether he was charged with anything or not. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the circumstances surrounding this death.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (the man)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-county-detention-center-investigates-resident-death-during-nightly-checks-lifesaving-measures-narcan-administer-responder-emergency-homicide-final-determination-controlled-substances

Gerardo Almazan

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/17/2025

Location : Near East Pine Street and North Sheridan Road

City : Tulsa

County : Tulsa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Tulsa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 17, 2025, Tulsa Police Department officers responded to a 911 call from a 14-year-old who reported that 38-year-old Gerardo Almazan had robbed him at gunpoint and taken his phone. Officers arrived at a residence near East Pine Street and North Sheridan Road, where Almazan had retreated and refused to exit despite a prolonged standoff. After several hours, Almazan emerged from the house with a woman and a firearm, approaching officers. Police shot and killed Almazan. No officers, the teenager, or the woman were injured during the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newson6.com/story/678fcbe3d2650d668a15f965/man-killed-in-standoff-with-tulsa-police-identified?utm_

Carlos Robert Morris

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/09/2025

Location : Cleveland County Jail

City : Norman

County : Cleveland

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 9, 2025, a male inmate was found dead at the Cleveland County Jail in Norman, Oklahoma. The circumstances surrounding the inmate's death have not been disclosed. Authorities have not released the individual's identity, cause of death, or details regarding the duration and reason for his incarceration. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. He had been incarcerated on a second-degree theft charge for allegedly stealing nicotine gum.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newsminimalist.com/articles/authorities-identify-man-who-died-in-multnomah-county-jail-after-long-period-without-fatalities-6d88be00?utm_

Vincent Burke

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2025

Location : Oklahoma County Detention Center

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OCSO)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 9, 2025, 42-year-old Vincent Burke was found dead at the Oklahoma County Detention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Vincent George Burke, a 42-year-old male, was found in need of medical attention at the Oklahoma County Detention Center on January 8, 2025. He had been booked into the facility on January 7, 2025, on a felony charge of DUI causing great bodily injury. Despite being transported to a hospital, Burke died from undisclosed causes after arrest.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-county-detention-center-inmate-death-vincent-burke/63374330

Jason Wilkins

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/27/2024

Location : C St SE and 1st St SE

City : Miami

County : Ottawa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Miami Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 27, 2024, Miami Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at an apartment complex near C St SE and 1st St SE in Miami, Oklahoma. Upon arrival, officers encountered 49-year-old Jason Wilkins, who was holding a metal spike. Police alleged that Wilkins advanced toward an officer, leading the officer to fire, killing him. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktul.com/news/local/osbi-investigates-fatal-miami-police-department-officer-involved-shooting-bureau-of-investigation-mpd-apartment-complex-disturbance-call-c-street-first-avenue-southeast-dec-27-metal-spike-rushed-at-officers-deceased-due-to-injuries?utm_

Jerry Yang

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 12/20/2024

Location : Bayberry Drive near N. Rockwell Ave. and W. Hefner Road

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/20/2024, Oklahoma City Police Department officers responded to a disturbance involving a man on Bayberry Drive near N. Rockwell Ave. and W. Hefner Rd. Upon arrival, the man allegedly ambushed police. Police engaged in a shootout during which the man was pronounced dead. A teenager was also killed. A second teenager and an officer were injured and survived.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/story/6765cce1b5ff9473455ecd2f/1-dead-as-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting

Abel Her

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 12/20/2024

Location : 6600 block of Bayberry Drive

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department

Officer(s) : Justin Van Brunt

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 20, 2024, at approximately 1:14 p.m., officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 6600 block of Bayberry Drive in northwest Oklahoma City. Upon arrival, officers were met with gunfire by 43-year-old Jerry Yang.
During the exchange, two juveniles inside the home were struck by gunfire from Yang; one, 15-year-old Abel Her, died from his injuries, while the other is expected to recover. Officer Justin Van Brunt, a five-year veteran of the force, was also injured during the incident and is expected to recover.
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Yang, who had a history of domestic-related offenses and protective orders filed against him, turned the gun on himself, resulting in his death. The incident is under investigation by the Oklahoma City Police Department.
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Total Fatalities:
• 1 (Abel Her)
• 1 (Jerry Yang)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/12/23/okc-shooting-injured-officer-and-juvenile-teen-killed-is-identified/77179108007/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : Intersection of 31st Street and Garnett Road

City : Tulsa

County : Tulsa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Tulsa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander Killed by Police Chase Crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 2:30 PM, Tulsa Police Department officers initiated a chase of a teenager in an allegedly stolen truck. Police escalated speeds above 100 miles per hour until the fleeing vehicle crashed at the intersection of 31st Street and Garnett Road, killing a woman in another truck.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/teen-in-stolen-truck-kills-woman-in-crash-following-100-mph-pursuit-ok-cops-say/ar-AA1sFnTv

Steven Woods

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/10/2024

Location : 201 N. Shartel Avenue

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Found Unresponsive in Jail Cell; Died Later

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/10/2024, at approximately 4:05 a.m., 45-year-old Steven Woods was found unresponsive in his cell at the Oklahoma County Jail during breakfast service. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest suicide as the cause of death. Woods had been booked into the jail on 12/08/2024 by the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office on a drug charge, with a bond set at $25,000. The Okla
homa State Medical Examiner will make the final determination regarding the cause of death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kfor.com/news/local/45-year-old-ocdc-inmate-found-dead-in-cell/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/29/2024

Location : Near Gary Street and Lions Avenue

City : Broken Arrow

County : Tulsa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Broken Arrow Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/29/2024, officers from the Broken Arrow Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance near Gary Street and Lions Avenue in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Upon arrival, police encountered a man with a machete. During the interaction, an officer discharged their firearm, striking the man. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. A teenager related to the domestic disturbance was taken into custody. The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave. The incident remains under investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/broken-arrow-police-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting
2. https://www.newson6.com/story/674a2a158cb3d68478abaa45/man-dies-in-shooting-involving-broken-arrow-police
3. https://www.fox23.com/news/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-broken-arrow/article_3894df6a-ae8f-11ef-89cf-2f6688376393.html

Crystal Price

Age :36

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/26/2024

Location : Highway 16 near 321 West Avenue

City : Mannford

County : Creek

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), Mannford Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 26, 2024, Mannford police initiated a pursuit for undisclosed reasons in Creek County, Oklahoma. At some point, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol took over the chase around 6:00 p.m. Police rammed the fleeing vehicle with a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (PIT maneuver), causing it to leave the roadway and crash. Two individuals died at the scene.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.todayinfortsmith.com/post/victims-in-creek-county-pit-maneuver-related-crash-identified&#8203
https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/two-dead-after-pursuit-in-creek-county&#8203

Tristian Smith

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/12/2024

Location : Kirsey Road

City : Calera

County : Bryan

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver on motorcycle killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Oklahoma Highway Patrol were chasing Tristian Smith on a motorcycle for undisclosed reason until he crashed into a residential fence, was thrown from the bike and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kten.com/news/oklahoma-headlines/bryan-county-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash/article_fc95fba0-a111-11ef-8d8e-7ba97e0b41dd.html

Kyle Miller

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/28/2024

Location : 31st Street and Mingo Avenue

City : Tulsa

County : Tulsa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Tulsa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On October 28, 2024, at around 3:30 p.m., officers with the Tulsa Police Department responded to a call about a 36-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis. Upon arriving, the man was reportedly armed. After entering his vehicle, he returned outside holding a handgun, which he pointed at the officers. The officers shot and killed him. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues​.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox23.com/news/police-on-scene-of-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-tulsa/article_dc05d052-957e-11ef-bd80-b3aa55def10d.html
https://www.krmg.com/news/local/tpd-police-shoot-kill-man-who-pointed-gun-officers/EGVV3ACBLVCK5IXZ6UXKT77OFQ/

Logan Harrel

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 10/20/2024

Location : OK-66

City : Rogers County

County : Rogers

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Rogers County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police chased a fleeing teenager in a possibly stolen car into the path of a female bystander, killing 23-year-old Logan Harrel and critically injuring her 50-year-old mother who was evacuated by helicopter. Her survival status is unknown.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox23.com/news/rcso-pursuit-ends-with-fatal-crash-on-ok-66-suspect-in-custody-planned-crime-spree/article_f1e88f3a-8f08-11ef-81d6-d7980d6ce5d7.html

Annette Prince

Age :77

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 10/11/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A woman was involved in a car crash, shot the driver of her vehicle twice, reportedly ran over the driver and allegedly fired shots randomly afterward. Police arrived at seven officers open fire, killing her.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/story/6708ab25d0e2fa5a96e124a4/1-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-nw-okc

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-ocpd-officers-ois-shot-ran-over-woman-annette-prince/62601082

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-police-shoot-annette-prince-ran-over-friend/62819451

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 10/03/2024

Location : Choctaw Street near South West Avenue

City : Tahlequah

County : Cherokee

State : Oklahoma

Agency : US Marshals

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

US Marshals arrived on Choctaw Street near Southwest Avenue to arrest someone and killed the person in the process.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox23.com/news/ohp-investigating-law-enforcement-involved-shooting-in-tahlequah/article_988c6fd2-81b7-11ef-9908-677e19946d4c.html

Terralyn Whalin

Age :34

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/23/2024

Location : NW Lake Avenue and NW 14th Street

City : Lawton

County : Comanche

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Lawton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lawton PD arrived at NW Lake Avenue and 14th Street at the home of Carolyn Whalin with an arrest warrant. Police alleged they found her with a gun and shot and killed her.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kswo.com/2024/09/24/one-woman-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-lawton/

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-lawton-police-shoot-kill-armed-suspect-terralyn-whalin/62354819

https://www.facebook.com/OSBI.OK/posts/osbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-lawtonfor-immediate-releaseseptem/989900443161340/

Billy Ray Factor

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/23/2024

Location : Three Stars and Woodcreek Roads

City : Edmond

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Edmond Police Department

Officer(s) : Garrett Hill, Ismael Fiorina

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Edmond police were called because a man was trespassing in a backyard. When police arrived, they saw him on a balcony with a gun. Police shot and killed him. It is unknown what his relationship to the residents of the home was but they were seen to be very upset about the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/1-person-shot-killed-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-edmond/61963048

https://www.news9.com/story/66ccf2ccbb609e89fcbe1841/details-released-in-deadly-edmond-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-identified

Juan Barbosa

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/23/2024

Location : 89th and Mustang Road

City : Mustang

County : Canadian

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Mustang Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mustang PD were sent to a welfare check, found a man who did not cooperate and shot and killed him. Details are still scant.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6u5xYbvDvw

Brandon Dean Lena

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/02/2024

Location : SE 74th St and S Sooner Rd

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma Police Department

Officer(s) : James Doran, Joshua Geerdes, Jimmy Hatfield

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Oklahoma PD found Brandon Lena in the street with a gun. Police allegedly ordered him to drop it and he did not. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/OKOKC-3ace698?wgt_ref=OKOKC_WIDGET_6
https://okcfox.com/news/local/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-oklahoma-city-neighborhood-subject-mental-health-handgun-street-neighborhood-early-morning-report-oklahoma-city-police-officers-non-lethal-force-attempt-weapons-shooting-department-le

Bodycam:
https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-police-release-body-cam-video-of-deadly-august-officer-involved-shooting/

Jerry Ray Garcia

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 08/02/2024

Location : 2703 E Hwy 66 Service Road

City : Elk City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health event

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Oklahoma City Police Department received a call about a man in a mental health crisis, walking down the street with a gun. Officers arrived and began firing beanbags at him. Police claim he did not drop his gun under attack and they then shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.okcfox.com/news/local/gallery/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-oklahoma-city-neighborhood-subject-mental-health-handgun-street-neighborhood-early-morning-report-oklahoma-city-police-officers-non-lethal-force-attempt-weapons-shooting-department-leave-investigation-ongoing?photo=1

https://kfor.com/news/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-elk-city/

https://okcfox.com/news/local/elk-city-police-involved-in-shooting-public-asked-to-avoid-hwy-66-area-osbi-oklahoma-state-bureau-of-investigation-department#

https://www.okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-police-identify-suicidal-man-who-died-in-officer-involved-shooting-oklahoma-city-police-department-okcpd-investigation-administrative-leave-non-lethal-method-de-escalate-pistol-street-neighborhood-gun-suicide-by-cop

Matthew Dylan Lucht

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/12/2024

Location : Highway 69

City : Muskogee

County : Muskogee

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Muskogee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during robbery call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Muskogee County arrived at a “gentlemen’s club” where an armed robbery was taking place. Police arrived and found an armed man and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox23.com/news/video-osbi-identifies-suspect-killed-in-deputy-involved-shooting-in-muskogee/video_72cf5fa0-7b95-5f55-b5df-f5f867086253.html