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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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://rajasdentalcollege.com/christine-woodward-died/

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pennsylvania-state-trooper-charged-homicide-by-vehicle-tioga-county/

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#

https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-greene-county/ZCUCGCZVBFGZHNBSNHXJQXL3TM/

https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/greene-county-man-killed-after-firing-at-troopers/article_5f7c7358-974f-11ed-8281-5f14838326a8.html

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

https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/timeline-shooting-that-killed-police-chief-injured-officer-brackenridge-suspect-also-dead/JMGJSQ73UZCMHE7VM43BBJHLJY/

https://www.wesa.fm/courts-justice/2023-01-02/very-dangerous-suspect-sought-in-fatal-shooting-of-brackenridge-police-officer-wounding

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/police-officers-shot-brackenridge-allegheny-county-justin-mcintire/

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.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-crash-port-richmond-stolden-vehicle-man-killed/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://triblive.com/local/1-dead-3-injured-after-police-chase-and-fiery-crash-on-pittsburghs-south-side/

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

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/franklin/news/taco-bell-terror-yelling-man-displaying-gun-shot-dead-by-police-in-pennsylvania/849118/

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

https://beavercountian.com/content/cops-courts/exclusive-autopsy-shows-vinyard-suffered-no-brain-injury-officer-on-leave-as-probe-continues

https://www.timesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/11/17/da-officer-placed-on-leave-following-industry-mans-death/69658316007/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/lebanon/obituaries/details-released-about-beloved-grandmothers-killed-during-shooting-rampage-in-central-pa/849061/

https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2022/11/troopers-were-justified-in-killing-pa-man-who-fatally-shot-3-da.html

https://www.northcentralpa.com/news/police-id-killer-victims-in-saturdays-shooting/article_aca617f0-5dee-11ed-b472-8b31140b6a6d.html

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://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/lyndhurst/news/probationer-shot-dead-by-pennsylvania-state-police-previously-lived-as-fugitive-in-new-jersey/848364/

https://www.fox8tv.com/newspost/high-speed-chase-update/

https://www.indianagazette.com/news/police_emergency_and_courts/westmoreland-da-says-police-shooting-of-johnstown-man-was-justified/article_3615c0ac-471f-51f5-9daf-0981899c5f55.html

https://www.yahoo.com/news/da-troopers-justified-fatal-shooting-050100336.html

https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/news/local/da-deadly-force-justified-in-november-shootout/article_161da1a8-8c0b-5f3d-b3bb-3af2d1bada28.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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/da-zappala-use-of-deadly-force-justified-in-fawn-township-officer-involved-shooting/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yourerie.com/news/breaking-news/erie-police-identify-man-killed-in-crash-following-high-speed-chase-in-erie/

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.fox7austin.com/news/police-3-swat-officers-shot-during-barricade-situation-in-north-philadelphia

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/

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/bucks/police-fire/family-of-murder-suspect-killed-by-philly-swat-officers-want-help-paying-for-his-funeral/846233/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wnep.com/video/news/local/luzerne-county/man-shot-killed-after-attempting-to-run-over-state-trooper/523-2fa25434-b166-4a3d-9651-fca47e76ab1c

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

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/charges-will-not-be-filed-against-reading-police-officer-who-shot-a-man-during-arrest-last-month-berks-county-da/

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.wfmz.com/news/area/poconos-coal/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-middle-smithfield-twp/article_9a92ba24-2fbc-11ed-8007-bf7f75917baf.html

https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/death-investigation-in-monroe-county-middle-smithfield-deer-drive/523-f966c19a-432b-491f-9735-146dc5097bb1

https://fox56.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-thursday-leads-to-investigation-in-monroe-county

https://www.tnonline.com/20220908/man-killed-in-monroe-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-psp-shooting-middle-smithfield-township-20220909-oosv55e62vazfoa3nnimkaew5m-story.html

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

https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/crime-emergencies/man-whom-police-shot-in-hazle-twp-faced-federal-meth-charges-previously/article_264efdb0-6b32-59c7-b729-7ede682c39fb.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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thederrick.com/free/update-man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting/article_577a6226-1592-11ed-b554-177bfae0a921.html

https://www.wtae.com/article/state-police-trooper-shoots-kills-man-during-mental-health-call-in-venango-county/40825039#

https://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/venango-county-man-fatally-shot-by-state-police-after-weekend-standoff/article_3bb03f88-168d-11ed-ac16-db61e8f22258.html

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.wesa.fm/courts-justice/2022-07-27/pennsylvania-state-police-say-man-shot-by-city-officer-had-fired-at-a-house

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-police-in-monongahela/

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/washington-county-district-attorney-monongahela-police-officer-justifiable-homicide-shooting/

https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/washington-county-officials-give-update-friday-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-over-summer/DRNRX4Y2PZF2VHENTRCCS4YI3A/

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

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/suv-leads-police-on-chase-that-ends-in-violent-crash-at-allegheny-county-airport/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/poconos-coal/troopers-fatally-shoot-armed-man-in-poconos-police-say/article_8019045e-f3a9-11ec-a3e8-4bc87d23e759.html

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/live/#x

https://www.thecourierexpress.com/the_leader_vindicator/news/local/apollo-woman-killed-in-high-speed-police-chase-in-plumcreek-township/article_a2a997c0-e5b4-11ec-81c4-df050bd1bbc1.html

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.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/washington-county-da-rules-police-shooting-justified-trooper-will-not-face-charges/ar-AAZRvkr

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://headtopics.com/us/investigation-underway-after-fatal-police-involved-shooting-during-well-being-check-in-malvern-ches-26578614

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

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/deadly-police-shooting-of-woman-in-malvern-was-justified-officials-say/3259739/

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

https://www.officer.com/tactical/tactical-medical/video/21263427/video-captures-shootout-that-injured-philly-transit-police-officer

https://www.fox29.com/news/septa-transit-officer-injured-in-frankford-shootout-expected-to-be-released-from-hospital

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 :

https://www.wgal.com/article/man-who-shot-three-lebanon-officers-had-history-of-mental-health-issues-district-attorney-says/39611689#

https://www.wgal.com/article/lebanon-county-district-attorney-provides-update-on-shooting-of-three-lebanon-officers/39654684#

https://www.witf.org/2022/03/31/1-police-officer-dead-2-wounded-in-central-pennsylvania-shooting-officials/

https://www.wgal.com/article/man-who-shot-three-lebanon-officers-had-history-of-mental-health-issues-district-attorney-says/39611689#

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/pennsylvania/articles/2022-04-07/da-confirms-suspect-fatally-shot-officer-before-being-killed

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 :

https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/berks-da-officer-involved-shooting-in-mohnton-ruled-justified/article_16e686d2-c654-11ec-b56c-53b2b34bb2a0.html

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://local21news.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead-following-standoff-in-columbia-county

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/

Albert Beckworth-Thompson

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/06/2022

Location : Adams St+Stanton Ave

City : New Castle

County : Lawrence

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : New Castle PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : killed by police during call for erratic behavior

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

New Castle PD arrived at a residence to check on a man reported for erratic behavior who had allegedly broken into a home. Albert Beckworth-Thompson was allegedly confused, unable to cooperate and was attacked with tasers. He struggled under the attack and lost consciousness and died during arrest. He had been unarmed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtae.com/article/man-dies-following-arrest-in-new-castle/39348317#

https://www.wtrf.com/news/pennsylvania-headlines/pennsylvania-man-claimed-girlfriend-drugged-him-died-after-being-in-custody/

https://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_news/police-investigate-mans-death/article_7c783b10-9d9d-11ec-add9-e39f9842e088.html

Luke David Stash

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/01/2022

Location : 2100 block of 2nd Street

City : Connellsville

County : Fayette

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Connellsville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police responded to a welfare check and the woman they were looking for was deceased. Luke David Stash allegedly pulled out a pistol and shot at police. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/man-shot-killed-by-police-after-womans-body-found-fayette-county-home/PQF5TCR7YBBLVIKAE6C6TDGWSM/

https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/quiet-neighborhood-rocked-by-homicide-police-involved-shooting/article_ee84db90-f8ff-50bc-9ccb-b387fb860343.html

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/lancaster/news/more-details-emerge-about-police-killing-of-pa-man-woman-found-dead-in-basement/827204/

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/cumberland/news/pa-woman-found-dead-in-basement-3-days-after-partner-died/827199/

Thomas Siderio Jr.

Age :12

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/01/2022

Location : S 18th+Johnston S

City : Philadelphia

County : Philadelphia

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Philadelphia Police Department

Officer(s) : Edsaul Mendoza

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pedestrian stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Plainclothes police stopped a 12-year-old and a 17-year-old to question them about a previous case. Shots were fired and the 12-year-old was shot in his back by police, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://whyy.org/articles/12-year-old-shot-and-killed-by-philly-police-investigators-say-they-dont-have-definitive-determination-of-what-happened/

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/pennsylvania/articles/2022-03-02/police-1-youth-killed-1-arrested-after-officers-fired-upon

https://www.fox29.com/news/threats-detected-against-officers-involved-in-fatal-shooting-of-12-year-old-police-say

https://www.inquirer.com/news/thomas-siderio-philadelphia-police-shooting-update-20220308.html

Roger Wayne Ellis

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/16/2022

Location : 1 Brittney Dr

City : N Middleton Township

County : Cumberland

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Camp Hill PD, North

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Camphill PD and North Middleton Township PD arrived at the home of Roger Wayne Ellis on Brittany Drive in North Middleton Township with an arrest warrant. He left and police escalated a car chase into Camphill where he allegedly shot an officer. Police shot and killed him when they saw that he was trying to escape, the building he was in through a window.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/shooting-cumberland-county-police-incident-update-north-middleton-township/521-dd204316-8426-40de-8708-061a242f2dc9

https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/officer-shot-in-carlisle-shooter-killed-by-police-psp/

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/bucks/obituaries/man-killed-by-police-in-central-pa-idd/826273/

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/03/fatal-police-shooting-in-cumberland-county-ruled-justifiable-use-of-force.html

Thomas Maisano

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/15/2022

Location : 2000 block of South Beechwood Street

City : Philadelphia

County : Philadelphia

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Philadelphia Police Department

Officer(s) : Alexander McChord

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Thomas Maisano was allegedly in his home in Philadelphia experiencing a mental health crisis. Philadelphia PD were called and alleged the encountered his mother outside who said he had a knife. Police found him inside with his aunt and an officer fired his taser. He apparently became agitated and stabbed his aunt. Alexander McCord, then shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://6abc.com/philadelphia-police-shooting-person-shot-by-officer-involved-philly/11567865/

https://6abc.com/philadelphia-police-shooting-person-shot-by-officer-involved-philly/11577902/

https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/02/18/thomas-maisano-philadelphia-shooting-officer-south-beechwood/

https://www.fox29.com/news/police-suspect-shot-killed-by-philadelphia-officers-had-fatally-stabbed-aunt

Anthony Parker

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/07/2022

Location : I-10+Orange Grove Rd

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Arizona DPS, SWAT

Officer(s) : Trooper Wesley Henson

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Arizona DPS and SWAT chased a suicidal man for 6 hours. He was initially stopped by. The trooper escalated a standoff when he understood that the man was endangered intentions to hurt himself. The trooper finally shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2022/02/08/update-man-dead-after-trooper-involved-shooting-marana/

https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/watch-now-armed-man-shot-by-arizona-trooper-during-standoff/video_9bfb2251-f22d-55eb-971b-7f5a895942d5.html

https://www.kvoa.com/news/man-dead-after-trooper-involved-shooting-on-i-10-near-orange-grove-road/article_4a9b4e4e-8870-11ec-a15b-27a8c19c66a0.html

https://www.kvoa.com/news/man-shot-killed-by-dps-trooper-after-stand-off-on-i-10-identified/article_9ce5190a-8afa-11ec-afd3-f3db8d8c9165.html

Miguel Maldonado

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/16/2022

Location : Dock Street Dam

City : Harrisburg

County : Dauphin

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Harrisburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

During a domestic violence incident,Miguel Maldonado with his wife and daughter inside of his car, crashed and ended up in a river. Police allege that he was holding a knife, daring them to shoot him and Harrisburg PD officers shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wjactv.com/news/local/survivors-story-woman-recounts-stabbing-car-crash-and-susquehanna-river-rescue

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/04/fingerprints-confirm-body-pulled-from-susquehanna-river-was-man-shot-by-harrisburg-police.html

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/01/two-harrisburg-officers-fired-rifles-to-end-standoff-after-car-plunged-into-river-da.html

Vincenzo Rudi

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/04/2022

Location : 1900 S Bancroft Street

City : Philadelphia

County : Philadelphia

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Philadelphia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during altercation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Vincenzo Rudi was fighting with another man and allegedly threatened him with a gun. The other man called Philadelphia PD. Police obtained an arrest warrant and located Rudi in the 1900 block of South Bancroft Street and amassed a SWAT presence. Police allege he fired a shot at SWAT and he was shot and killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.cohttps://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/officer-shoots-gunman-in-south-philadelphia/3096971/

https://www.fox29.com/news/police-identify-suspect-killed-in-apparent-shootout-with-philadelphia-swat-team