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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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​
https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/two-dead-after-pursuit-in-creek-county​

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.
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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.
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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.
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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/

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

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.
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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

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

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.