Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Panayioti R. Rauseo
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/20/2023
Location : 100 block of Fern Hollow
City : Moon Township
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Allegheny County Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Fall from height
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Moon PD responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 100 block of Fern Hollow Road for a disturbance involving a former partner who was no longer at the residence but fled when he saw a police vehicle. Officers found his vehicle unoccupied on Randy Lane. They searched for the man after obtaining an arrest warrant for harassment. The man was found dead in a drainage tunnel at about 9:30 p.m. He had fallen off a cliff and died while fleeing from police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/moon/man-dies-after-police-purusit-moon
https://triblive.com/local/man-dies-after-domestic-disturbance-in-moon/
Matthew Roy Chelgren
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/08/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Grampian
County : Clearfield
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Clearfield County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mattherw Roy Chelgren was driving an SUV when a Pennsylvania State Trooper escalated a chase for unknown reasons, attacked him with a PIT maneuver which forced him to crash into a tree and die from what his family states was a slow painful death. Chelgren had been a popular tattoo artist and is described as having been a kind soul. Police did not comment why they created this deadly chase. Chelgren’s family filed suit which states that the reason for the chase was a minor traffic violation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/theprogressnews/name/matthew-chelgren-obituary?id=51654788
Eduardo Lee Hoover Jr.
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/02/2023
Location : 1100 block of Jefferson Avenue
City : Washington County
County : Washington
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Smith Township Police Department, Mt. Pleasant Police Department
Officer(s) : PD Chief Matthew Tharp, Tyler Evans, Mt. Pleasant PD (shooter), Crystal Metalik, Smith PD Chief Bernie LaRue, Michael J. Pasquale
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
***UPDATE 10/15/2023: While the DA initially cleared the shooter officers, the Washington County Coroner spoke up and said evidence presented at the inquest proves without a doubt the usage of deadly force was unnecessary and the officer responsible for Hoover Jr.'s death should be held accountable. Coroner Timothy Warco concluded from testimony presented at the inquest that the manner of death was a homicide and the person responsible is Officer Tyler Evans of the Mt. Pleasant Police Department.
Police attempted to make a traffic stop on Eduardo Lee Hoover but report that he did not stop. Police surrounded his vehicle which he allegedly put it in reverse,first hitting a police cruiser and then a utility pole. He then allegedly began to drive towards police again when officers shot and killed him.It is not known how many officers fired their weapons.
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Vaughn Perkins
Age :53
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/31/2023
Location : Ninth+Spring
City : Wyomissing
County : Berks
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police, West Reading PD, Wyomissing PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after fleeing traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania State Police and Wyomissing PD attempted a traffic stop. Vaughn Perkins was chased until he crashed in a backyard. Police allege that he had "a rifle with a scope across his chest" and police shot and killed him. He had been wanted for questioning in a homicide, arson and two other shootings. The officers were cleared by the DA.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/4-officers-cleared-in-deadly-shooting-in-wyomissing-da/
Timothy James Bird
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/05/2023
Location : I-80+mile marker 24
City : Loyalsock Township
County : Lynchburg
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Timothy James Bird is believed to have been intoxicated when Pennsylvania State Police saw some erratic driving and escalated a prolonged dangerous chase for 14 miles at high speed, ending when the hunted driver, Timothy James Bird, crashed into an embankment on I-180 near the Lycoming and Northumberland County border. He died.
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Brandon M. Zurkan
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/02/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Warren
County : Ontario
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Canandaigua Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Brandon M. Zurkan, 31, was driving in the town of Canandaigua when a deputy said he saw the vehicle cross the center line twice. The officer turned on his emergency lights and siren in an attempt to stop the driver. The driver instead drove into the city, going through the front lawn of the Byrne Dairy on West Avenue. The officer alleges that Zurkan fired multiple shots from his vehicle at pursuing police as he drove on South Pearl Street, ran a red light at South Main Street, drove through a fence at City Mini Storage and hit a curb before coming to a stop. He died.
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Adrienne Arrington
Age :39
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 02/24/2023
Location : Engstler St/St. Clair
City : Pittsburgh
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Allegheny County PD SWAT
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after firing shots in abandoned home
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pittsburgh PD were first called to a home for reports of a “suspicious person” where a woman inside an abandoned home began shooting at officers. A massive militarized SWAT response arrived. Adrienne Arringtonallegedly came out of the house with a raised pistol and was shot and killed by police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-swat-engstler-street-shots-fired/
Michael Ghione
Age :75
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/19/2023
Location : South High St+Route 202 overpass
City : West Chester
County : Chester
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Westtown-East Goshen PD
Officer(s) : Involved: Jason Listmeier
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bicyclist killed by inattentive officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/19/2023 at 10:16 a.m. the West Goshen Police Department received a report of a car crash involving a bicyclist in West Chester, PA. Officer Jason Listmeier was discovered to have played with his squad car computer and was inattentive, driving without lights and sirens when he hit and killed bicyclist Michael Ghione on South High Street.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.dellafh.com/obituary/Michael-Ghione
https://6abc.com/west-chester-pa-bicyclist-killed-goshen-police-south-hight-street/12844061/
Christine Elizabeth Woodward
Age :47
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 02/11/2023
Location : Sullivan Township, Route 6
City : Troy
County : Bradford
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Michael Brown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorist killed by speeding officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Troper Michael Brown was speeding on his way to work, crossed a double yellow line to pass a vehicle, hit the vehicle of teacher and mother Christine Woodward head-on, killing her. He was charged with vehicular homicide.
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Xavier Arnold
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/10/2023
Location : Maple+Coplay
City : Allentown
County : Lehigh
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Allentown PD, SWAT
Officer(s) : Zane Struss
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Xavier Arnold who was accused of pistol-whipping a man, was chased on foot and was shot and killedby Allentown Officer Zane Struss on 8th and Maple in Coplay around 8 p.m. on 02/10/2023. Police allege that he had a gun.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/allentown-deadly-police-shooting/3497513/
Frederick Lee Fonner
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/18/2023
Location : 334 Water Dam Rd
City : Waynesburg 15370
County : Greene
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police on domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania State Police were called for a domestic disturbance involving a man with known mental health issues who had stopped taking his medications and was allegedly shooting a gun inside the home. Police allege that he fired at the State Police Special Emergency Response Team and they shot and killed him. No officers were charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtae.com/article/coroner-at-scene-of-police-situation-in-greene-county/42549458#
Aaron Lamont Swan Jr. 2 of 2
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/03/2023
Location : Brackenridge
City : Pittsburgh
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pittsburgh PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after killing officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
When Aaron Lamont Swan fled a traffic stop, Brackenridge Borough police chief Justin McIntyre initiated a foot chase after him.Swan turned around and shot the officer to death and fled. Swan was seen in a carjacked vehicle and chased. The car crashed and Swan fled into the woods, shot at officers and was shot and killed by the Pittsburgh PD.No officers were charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/03/us/brackenridge-pennsylvania-police-chief-killed/index.html
Bill Repko
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/28/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Philadelphia
County : Philadelphia
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Philadelphia PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Philadelphia PDchased what they believed to be a stolen Cadillac Escalade. During the chase, the car crashed into two vehicles and struck Bill Repko who was in a wheelchair panhandling at Aramingo and Castor avenues. He was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://6abc.com/police-chase-car-accident-stolen-vehicle-pursuit/12499948/
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/bill-repko-philadelphia-crash-port-richmond-crime/
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man-in-wheelchair-dies-after-stolen-suv-crash/3435523/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/16/2022
Location : 3300 block of E Carson St
City : Pittsburgh
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pittsburgh PD and “multiple agencies”
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Multiple law enforcement agencies chased a car until it crashed, resulting in 1 person killed, 3 injured in fiery crash in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood in the 3300 block of East Carson Street.
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Marcus Allen
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/13/2022
Location : Yost Boulevard+Ardmore Manor Dr
City : Forest Hills
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Allegheny County PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police received a call about a “man with a gun”. Police allege that while they tried to talk to him, he began shooting and Allegheny County officers shot and killed him. Only this official narrative can be found at this time.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/video/major-police-response-along-main-170055229.html
https://triblive.com/local/1-person-reported-hospitalized-in-forest-hills-incident/
https://www.wtae.com/article/forest-hills-shooting-taco-bell/41945695
Kenneth Vineyard
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2022
Location : Center Township Walmart Plaza
City : Center Township
County : Beaver
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Center Township PD
Officer(s) : Off-duty officer John Hawk
Cause of Death : Beaten/bludgeoned
Event : Good Samaritan attacked by off-duty officer while assisting someone
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kenneth Vineyard was helping a gunshot victim in the Center Township Walmart Plaza when an unidentified off-duty Center Township PD officer in civilian clothing walked up, yelled “get back” and when Vineyard did not cooperate, likely because he was not sure who this man in civilian clothing was, he was knocked to the ground by the officer, hit his head and died in the hospital after the attack. The DA recused himself from the case. The officer was not charged in this murder.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news.yahoo.com/family-remembers-industry-man-allegedly-030953045.html
Brian Taylor
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2022
Location : SR 239 N
City : Unityville
County : Lycoming
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Columbia County SO, Lycoming County PSP, Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police while on shooting spree
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Brian Taylor shot and killed his wife Linda with a rifle during a domestic dispute. He then fled, shooting at a passing truck and then went to his 52-year-old sister, Andrea Meek's home, shot and killed her, stole a four-wheeler and fled. He fired at 3 more vehicles and several houses. He finally saw a man walking toward a hunting cabin on SR 239 north and shot and killed him. Columbia County and PSP Troopers from Lycoming County responded and he opened fire at the troopers. They shot and killed him.
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Krysten Harland Pretlor
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/03/2022
Location : Route 22 near Rushwood Rd
City : New Alexandria
County : Westmoreland
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania State Police attempted a traffic stop on Pretlor and escalated a chase, using a PIT maneuver. Police he pointed gun at police. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox8tv.com/newspost/high-speed-chase-update/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/da-troopers-justified-fatal-shooting-050100336.html
Zachary Kohn Cervice
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/31/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Pittsburgh
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania State Police were called to a domestic disturbance situation, found Zachary Cervice holding a gun and shot and killed him. The killing has been justified by the DA.
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Chauncy Grayson
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/15/2022
Location : W 8th+Chestnut City: Erie
City : Erie
County : Erie
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Erie PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed during police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Chauncy Grayson was driving a truck Erie PD felt may be stolen. They escalated a chase that ended when he lost control of the truck, rolled it and crashed into several parked cars. He died.
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Raheem Lee
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/12/2022
Location : 800 Block of 10th St
City : Philadelphia
County : Philadelphia
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Philadelphia PD, SWAT
Officer(s) : Eddie Quintana
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Philadelphia PD were serving a warrant for a previous incident. Police allege Raheem Lee began shooting. They shot and killed Raheem Lee. No video or other evidence can be located for outside verification of the official narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.phillyvoice.com/north-philly-police-shooting-swat-officers-suspect-killed-raheem-lee/
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-swat-officers-shot-police-serving-warrant-8th-street/12329076/
Jason Kilduff
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/30/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Plains Township
County : Lucerne
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania State Police were responding to a 911 call for an assault. When they arrived,they found Jason Kilduff in his pickup truck, allegedly trying to strike the police with his vehicle. One officer was injured, and officers opened fire, killing him. No video or other objective evidence can be found to verify the police narrative.
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Emanuel Padilla-Tirado
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 09/14/2022
Location : 413 Lancaster Ave
City : Reading
County : Berks
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Reading PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Reading PD arrived to arrest Emanuel Padilla on multiple outstanding warrants. Police tried to prevent him from leaving the parking lot. They shot and killed him after he “drove his car toward officers.” The killing was justified by the DA.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.readingeagle.com/2022/10/05/reading-officer-shot-suspect-justifified-da/
https://local21news.com/news/local/reading-police-officer-justified-in-shooting-wanted-man-at-wawa
Name Not Disclosed
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/08/2022
Location : Deer Drive N
City : Middle Smith Township
County : Monroe
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania State Police responded to a call for a mental health welfare check on a person with a rifle. The person refused to open the door and then under police pressure fled the home with the rifle. Police shot and killed him. Police did not publicly identify him
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tnonline.com/20220908/man-killed-in-monroe-officer-involved-shooting/
Brian Fisher
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/01/2022
Location : 1400 block of Rydal St
City : Pittsburg
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pittsburgh PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pittsburgh PD were called to check on the welfare of a woman and claim that they found Brian Fisher with a gun. Police shot and killed him. No video or other evidence can be found to verify the police narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.foxnews.com/us/man-shot-killed-pittsburgh-police-confronting-officer-revolver
https://triblive.com/local/1-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-pittsburgh/
https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-police-westwood-shooting/41060662#
Luis Hernandez
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/26/2022
Location : Graham Boulevard and William Penn Highway
City : Monroeville
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Monroeville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bystander Luiz Hernandez was on the road on a mini-bike in Monroeville when he was killed by a police chase crash when officers chased a vehicle into his path. He had been a single father of three. His fully orphaned children were taken in by his mother.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/monroeville-police-department-lawsuit/
Jordan C. Urenovitch
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/10/2022
Location : 1020 N Church St
City : Hazleton
County : Luzerne
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police tried to arrest Jordan Urenovitch. He allegedly fired a shot at them. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.skooknews.com/2022/08/wanted-suspect-shot-and-killed-by-us.html
Douglas Stanton
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/06/2022
Location : 432 Main St
City : Rouseville
County : Venango
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania State Police were sent to handle a mental health crisis involving a suicidal man. Police arrived and reportedly found him holding a gun. Police shot and killed Douglas Stanton in his home.
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Cody Bennett
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/24/2022
Location : Lincoln + Thomas St
City : Monogahela
County : Washington
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Monogahela PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “Shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Monogahela PD were called to “shots fired.” Police arrived and allege they saw a man firing shots but did not say what he was firing at. Police shot and killed him Cody Bennett. The officers were cleared by the DA.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-police-in-monongahela/
Barbara Mohamed
Age :32
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 07/23/2022
Location : Route 837 + Center St
City : Pittsburgh
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pittsburgh PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police chased a Cadillac for speeding that almost hit police car. It crashed and 2 people were ejected. Barbara Mohamed, the female passenger died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video/woman-killed-in-police-chase/#x
Suzanne M. Shepherd, MD
Age :69
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 06/30/2022
Location : 9th and South Streets
City : Philadelphia
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Philadelphia Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Dr. Suzanne Shepherd was a retired ER doctor who was a pedestrian run over and killed by police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/suzanne-shepherd-dies-struck-police-vehicle-south-philly/
Keith Carroll
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/23/2022
Location : 500 block of Highpoint Dr
City : Jackson Township
County : Monroe
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Keith Carroll’s wife called police and reported that he was suicidal and had a gun. Police arrived and allege that he stepped out of the house armed. Police shot and killed him.
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Madison Sapinsky
Age :21
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 06/06/2022
Location : SR 2005
City : Apollo
County : Armstrong
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Madison Sapinsky was driving in Apollo. A Pennsylvania State Trooper tried to traffic-stop her. She fled and police escalated a chase until she crashed into a tree. Her vehicle caught on fire and she died at the scene.
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Dennis J. “Boogie” Fonoimoana
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/21/2022
Location : Westland Rd/Main St
City : Mount Pleasant
County : Washington
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged shoplifting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania State Police arrived to a call about a retail shoplifting. When the man left the store, they tried to traffic-stop him. Troopers allegedly tried to arrest him and claim that he had a gun. The troopers shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.boronfuneralhome.com/obituary/Dennis-Fonoimoana
https://news.yahoo.com/washington-county-officials-investigating-officer-213011659.html
https://www.yahoo.com/video/sources-officer-involved-shooting-washington-023707946.html
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/19/2022
Location : 800 block of Charleston Greene
City : Malvern
County : Chester
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Malvern PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Mental health welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Laverne PD responded to a mental health welfare check on a possibly suicidal woman. Police claim that she displayed a gun. Police fought her and shot and killed her.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/malvern-police-shooting-chester-county-20220519.html
Justified by DA
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/malvern/malvern-da-rules-officer-involved-fatal-justified
Zyheim Hartman
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/06/2022
Location : 4700 block of Leiper St
City : Philadelphia
County : Philadelphia
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Philadelphia PD, SEPTA Transit PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “Shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Philadelphia, PD and the SEPTA transit police heard gunfire and found Zy Hartman and state he had a weapon. There were two women nearby with gunshot wounds. Officers chased Hartman into a nearby home and engaged in a shootout. After an extended standoff, police found him shot to death by an officer.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox29.com/news/sources-septa-police-officer-shot-in-ongoing-standoff-in-frankford
Travis Shaud 2 of 2
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/31/2022
Location : 1100 block of Forest Street
City : Lebanon
County : Lebanon
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Lebanon City Police epartment
Officer(s) : Lt. William Lebo
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Unlawful entry into family home
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The police allege that Shaud broke into a family member's house and when the police arrived, started to shoot at the police. He was killed in the shootout as was Officer Lebo.
SOURCE LINKS :
Robert Eckert
Age :67
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/30/2022
Location : Butler’s Lane
City : Mohnton
County : Berks
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Brecknock Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were sent to a mental health crisis, found Robert Eckert holding a knife and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
Vance Brown
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/29/2022
Location : 600 block of Race Street
City : Mifflinville
County : Columbia
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police, South Center Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were sent to a domestic disturbance, found Vance Brown with a gun who fired a shot at them and police called SWAT. When SWAT arrived, Brown came out and was shot and killed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.pahomepage.com/news/columbia-county-standoff-ends-with-officer-involved-shooting/
Reyes Rivera Oliveras 3 of 3
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/22/2022
Location : I-95+Broad St exit
City : Philadelphia
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Two Pennsylvania state troopers tried to arrest an unnamed man and were in the southbound lanes of the I-95 when a third party female motorist who drive to drive around the police scene struck 2 troopers and the man they were arresting who were in the southbound lanes. All 3 were killed.
Troopers Martin F. Mack III, 33, and Branden T. Sisca, 29, were killed as well as the man whom they were arresting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nypost.com/2022/03/21/3-killed-including-2-pennsylvania-cops-during-i-95-crash/