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Adrian Lamont Cameron Sr., a 47-year-old Black male, was wanted for a state parole violation and was being questioned in a homicide case. Police located him at a Days Inn motel in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 18, 2021. After a woman exited the motel room and was escorted away, Cameron emerged with an AR-15 and fired at officers, who shot and killed him.

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https://www.newschannel5.com/news/one-man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-days-inn

Andrew "Drew" Brandon Christian, a 34-year-old White male, was killed by police during an arrest attempt on September 16, 2021, at a residence on Ptarmigan Trail in Memphis, Tennessee. At approximately 12:40 p.m., officers from the Memphis Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff's Office attempted to serve arrest warrants at the home. Upon entering the residence, officers were fired upon. Officers opened fire in response. Officers exited the house, with two sustaining injuries after jumping through a window. Deputies later entered the home and found Christian dead from a gunshot wound.

https://wreg.com/news/questions-remain-as-tbi-investigates-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-northeast-memphis/?utm_

Antonio Jackson, a 26-year-old Black male, was shot and killed by a Shelby County Sheriff's deputy on August 16, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee. According to the sheriff's office, Jackson allegedly attempted to run over a deputy with his vehicle, leading the deputy to open fire. Police withheld most details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

https://wreg.com/news/family-of-man-fatally-shot-by-shelby-county-deputy-demands-answers/?utm_ 

Katelyn L. Harris, a 29-year-old White female, was shot and killed by deputies with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office on August 15, 2021, in Chuckey, Tennessee. Deputies recognized Harris, who reportedly had outstanding felony warrants, driving on John B. Dennis Highway and attempted a traffic stop. Harris fled, leading deputies on a pursuit onto Interstate 81 and into Greene County. She turned north on Jearoldstown Road before going off the roadway. A passenger exited the vehicle and was taken into custody. Deputies reportedly observed Harris holding a gun. Harris allegedly put the vehicle in reverse and accelerated toward deputies, at which point three deputies opened fire, killing her.

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Mauricio Luna, a 27-year-old Latino male, was killed in a traffic collision involving Officer Cody Klingmann of the Knoxville Police Department on August 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tennessee. According to reports, Luna was turning left from Cheshire Drive onto Kingston Pike when his 2015 Honda Accord was struck by Officer Klingmann, who was traveling eastbound.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/one-dead-and-officer-injured-in-crash-on-kingston-pike/51-5b4384ec-9472-4a8b-b77b-dfaf0c12e8a3?utm_
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Daniel Turney Crowley, a 31-year-old male, was shot and killed by officers from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department on August 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. At approximately 5:00 a.m., an officer conducted a business check at a Cricket Wireless store and noticed a vehicle with an Alabama license plate parked outside. The officer approached the vehicle and observed that the man inside had a knife, prompting a call for backup at 5:05 a.m. Additional officers arrived at 5:06 a.m., and shortly after, Crowley reportedly exited the vehicle and charged the officers with a knife. Officers opened fire and fatally shot Crowley at 5:07 a.m.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/one-dead-and-officer-injured-in-crash-on-kingston-pike/51-5b4384ec-9472-4a8b-b77b-dfaf0c12e8a3?utm_

Kevin "KJ" Ray Johnson was suspected of involvement in a fatal weekend shooting spree in Gallatin. Johnson was suspected of involvement in a fatal weekend shooting spree in Gallatin. Police surrounded his home, resulting in an hours-long standoff. After attempts to negotiate, officers entered the residence and discovered Johnson deceased from a gunshot wound, which was ruled a suicide.

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/two-people-shot-in-gallatin-suspect-barricaded-in-home?utm_

Around 10:34 p.m. on August 6, 2021, Clarksville Police Department officers responded to 681 Ellie Nat Drive regarding a report of a person attempting to cut another person with a knife. Upon arrival, officers found a victim who had sustained injuries from a knife. The suspect entered the residence, allegedly to retrieve a firearm, leading to a standoff lasting nearly 12 hours. At approximately 9:41 a.m., the individual was found deceased inside the residence from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://clarksvillenow.com/local/police-set-up-perimeter-on-ellie-nat-drive-residents-asked-to-stay-in-their-homes/?utm_

Antonio D. King, a 22-year-old Black male, was shot and killed by officers from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department on August 3, 2021, near the intersection of Antioch Pike and Franklin Limestone Road in Nashville, Tennessee. Earlier, King allegedly opened fire inside a Smile Direct Club facility, wounding three people. Metro Police officers responded to the active shooter incident and fatally shot King at the scene.

https://www.wkrn.com/news/family-of-antioch-business-shooter-says-they-were-unaware-of-his-mental-illness/?utm_
 

David Wade Gaither, a 49-year-old White male, died by suicide during a domestic disturbance incident on July 24, 2021, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Officers from the Murfreesboro Police Department responded to a call around 10:40 p.m. about a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Gaither’s wife reported he had been acting belligerent and punching holes in the walls and doors. As officers entered the residence, Gaither exited a bedroom, pointed a handgun at one of the officers, and reportedly pulled the trigger, but the pistol malfunctioned. Gaither then followed officers outside, firing two more shots at them in the front yard before retreating inside. After receiving no response, officers entered the home and found Gaither deceased in a bedroom from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Kantrell DeShawn Head, a 30-year-old Black male, died by suicide on July 17, 2021, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Police responded to a home on Scott Drive after reports of a domestic disturbance. Officers removed a child from the home and surrounded Head, who was reportedly threatening suicide. Shortly after, Head shot and killed himself.

https://clarksvillenow.com/local/police-negotiating-with-barricaded-person-on-cranklen-circle-residents-asked-to-stay-in-homes/
 

Markell J. Nevels, a 19-year-old Black male, died by suicide on July 9, 2021, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Police responded to the Campus Crossings Apartments around 10:40 a.m. after a report of a stolen vehicle. The owner of the white Lexus told police that Nevels was looking through the glove compartment and then pointed a handgun at him before fleeing in the car. The pursuit ended in front of the Regal Inn when Nevels allegedly rammed three Murfreesboro Police Department vehicles, a Rutherford County SUV, and a citizen's car. Nevels then fatally shot himself.

https://www.smithfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/Markell-Nevels?obId=31071448 

Dorris "DJ" Acree, a 23-year-old Black male, died by suicide on July 8, 2021, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Around 6 a.m., officers with the Clarksville Police Department attempted to serve a narcotics search warrant at an apartment on Cobalt Drive. An hours-long standoff ensued, during which officers tried to negotiate with Acree. Following the standoff, Acree was found deceased inside the apartment from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/clarksville-police-subject-barricaded-inside-cobalt-drive-home-avoid-the-area

Lisa Ann Short, a 54-year-old White female, was shot and killed by officers from the Kingsport Police Department on July 1, 2021, in Kingsport, Tennessee. Officers responded to a call from a resident at the Westside Inn around 5:20 a.m. The caller reported that a woman with a gun was banging on his door. Upon arrival, officers encountered Short, who was reportedly armed with a gun. Police stated that she failed to comply with orders to drop the weapon, and officers shot and killed her.

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-pd-suspect-transported-to-hospital-after-officer-involved-shooting-at-hotel/ 

Wallace "Walo" Lee Morris, a 42-year-old Black male, was killed in a traffic collision on June 25, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee. An off-duty Memphis Police Department officer, Antonio Marshall, was driving a 2019 Dodge Charger eastbound on Walnut Grove Road at a high rate of speed when he struck a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville near Timber Creek Drive. The impact killed Morris and 19-year-old Travis Parham, who were in the Bonneville. Marshall’s vehicle was reportedly moving at 99 mph in a 45 mph zone. Marshall sustained non-critical injuries and was taken to Regional One Hospital.

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/off-duty-mpd-officer-involved-in-deadly-crash-on-walnut-grove-police-say/article_ddb59984-686c-587e-8134-1d13c184b453.html

Wallace "Walo" Lee Morris, a 42-year-old Black male, was killed in a traffic collision on June 25, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee. An off-duty Memphis Police Department officer, Antonio Marshall, was driving a 2019 Dodge Charger eastbound on Walnut Grove Road at a high rate of speed when he struck a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville near Timber Creek Drive. The impact killed Morris and 19-year-old Travis Parham, who were in the Bonneville. Marshall’s vehicle was reportedly moving at 99 mph in a 45 mph zone. Marshall sustained non-critical injuries and was taken to Regional One Hospital.

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/off-duty-mpd-officer-involved-in-deadly-crash-on-walnut-grove-police-say/article_ddb59984-686c-587e-8134-1d13c184b453.html

Michael Anthony Frederick, a 54-year-old White male, was shot and killed by deputies from the Bradley County Sheriff's Office on June 25, 2021, in McDonald, Tennessee. Deputies responded to a mental health call at the 200 block of Spring Branch Road. Upon arrival, Frederick reportedly had a weapon out, and deputies fatally shot him.

https://www.wdef.com/t-b-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-bradley-county/

Nathaniel "Nate" Damien Raabe, a 48-year-old male, was shot and killed by deputies from the Macon County Sheriff's Office on June 15, 2021, in Westmoreland, Tennessee. Deputies responded to a report of a man with a gun acting irrationally and frightening residents. Upon arrival, they encountered Raabe with a rifle. He reportedly fired at deputies. They opened fire. Raabe then retreated inside the home. When additional deputies arrived, Raabe exited the home, initially put the rifle to his head, and then fired on deputies again, striking Sgt. Petty twice. Deputies opened fire, killing Raabe.

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/macon-co-deputy-injured-in-shooting-at-westmoreland-home 

Adam Michael Green, a 40-year-old White male, died on June 14, 2021, in Hermitage, Tennessee, following an encounter with Mt. Juliet Police Department officers. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting an "unruly guest" at a home. A woman claimed an unknown man had entered her home, was sweating profusely, destroying property, and not speaking clearly. Officers believed Green exhibited signs of a substance overdose or impairment. When Green became combative, officers tasered him, restrained him, and handcuffed him. Shortly after, officers noticed Green had become unresponsive and determined he was deceased.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/wilson/mt-juliet/2021/06/15/tbi-investigating-after-man-dies-mt-juliet-police-custody/7705314002/