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On 01/19/2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Rigoberto Badillo, a 49-year-old Latino male, was released from the Kaufman County Detention Center. Surveillance footage showed him in the parking lot of the Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center, located within the same complex as the detention center. His personal belongings were found abandoned near the detention center's front doors. His family reported him missing later that day. On 03/02/2025, his body was discovered in a creek approximately half a mile from the detention center. The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office identified the body as Badillo. The investigation into his cause of death is ongoing.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/body-missing-farmers-branch-man-found-creek-near-kaufman-county-detention-center
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/body-missing-farmers-branch-man-found-kaufman-county/287-0947e4c7-2954-47ab-82e5-829b58e35ac8

On January 16, 2025, a Dallas police chase of a murder suspect ended in a fatal crash and shooting in Red Oak, Texas. The suspect led police on a pursuit that concluded when they collided with another vehicle on Interstate 35E near the Red Oak Road overpass. One bystander in the other vehicle was killed, and another was seriously injured. After the crash, the man exited the vehicle with an alleged weapon and was shot and killed by officers. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the officer-involved shooting, while the Red Oak Police Department is handling the crash investigation.
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1. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/traffic/southbound-interstate-35e-closed-red-oak-crash/3742998/

On January 15, 2025, Deputy Jesus Vargas of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office was fatally shot while serving a warrant at a Dollar Tree store on Stella Link Road in Houston, Texas. The individual involved left the store and is currently being sought by law enforcement. The man who shot him, Robert Lee Davis, was found in a dumpster and shot and killed by police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 Fatalities

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/stella-link-officer-shot/285-e5aa748f-dd0e-423e-b519-d6d153dcf3c3

On January 15, 2025, at approximately 4:22 a.m., Fort Worth Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence in the 5800 block of Westgate Drive. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male individual armed with a knife acting aggressively toward other occupants. When the caller opened the front door but struggled with a second metal screen door, officers forced entry through the back of the residence. The armed individual moved toward police. They opened fire, killing him. The Fort Worth Police Department's Major Case Unit and Internal Affairs are investigating theirofficers.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fatal-fort-worth-police-shooting-westgate-drive/3741837
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article298578608.html
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fatal-fort-worth-police-shooting-westgate-drive/3741837/

On January 14, 2025, undercover officers with the San Antonio Police Department attempted to pull over a 19-year-old who was suspected of possessing a large amount of narcotics. Pinero fled the scene, and while officers did not pursue him directly, they followed him with a helicopter. The teen eventually lost control of his vehicle near the intersection of Pyron Street and Otto Street, striking and killing 46-year-old Ronda Ellen Duke, who was walking on the sidewalk. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/01/29/family-friends-mourn-woman

On January 14, 2025, around 12:15 a.m., San Antonio Police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Leo Pinero during a narcotics investigation. The vehicle continued driving, prompting police to deploy their helicopter, EAGLE, while simultaneously sending ground units in pursuit. The chase continued until Pinero lost control of his vehicle in the 600 block of Pyron Avenue, crashing into a concrete guardrail and fatally striking a bystander woman. Pinero and a passenger fled on foot, but Pinero was apprehended nearby and charged with murder and evading arrest. The investigation is ongoing.

https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/sapd-victim-fatal-san-antonio-southside-police-pursuit/273-3052a8eb-1c10-40b0-8b5e-7ce4dd5c3f4b

On January 9, 2025, the Amarillo Police Department conducted a traffic stop in Amarillo, Texas. During the stop, the driver was fatally shot. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

https://www.newschannel10.com/video/2025/01/09/amarillo-police-1-dead-after-early-morning-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.amarillo.com/story/news/2025/01/09/apd-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-911-call/77583482007/

On January 7, 2025, Round Rock Police Department officers conducted a check on a person near the intersection of Interstate 35 and Westinghouse Road in Round Rock, Texas. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man who reportedly had a gun. An officer opened fire, killing him. The man was pronounced dead at the intersection. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
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Fatalities/Injuries:
One fatality

https://www.kvue.com/video/news/local/1-dead-shooting-round-rock-police-officer-crash-confrontation/269-80d239eb-bbc0-4167-8ab9-31727ccade0f

A man was fatally shot by Houston police on Caddo Road in northeast Houston while responding to reports of a burglary involving a vehicle. According to the Houston Police Department, officers confronted the man near the scene. The man reportedly pointed a gun at officers. Officers opened fire, struck him an unknown number of times, and pronounced him dead at the scene. The case is under investigation by the Houston Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

• https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-police-shoot-kill-man-caddo-road
• https://abc13.com/post/man-killed-officer-shoots-suspect-death-responding-burglary-vehicle-northeast-houston-police-say/15764044/

On January 6, 2025, Houston Police Department officers responded to reports of a man vandalizing vehicles and attempting to enter a residence in Houston, Texas. Upon locating the man, he fled on foot, leading to a pursuit. Officer Zhu apprehended him, and during the ensuing altercation, the man seized Officer Zhu's service weapon and fired it. In response, another officer discharged multiple shots, fatally wounding the man. The Houston Police Department has released body camera footage of the incident.

https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/bwc-suspect-grabs-fires-houston-officers-gun-before-fatal-ois

On January 4, 2024, Beaumont police pursued a vehicle at high speed following a failed traffic stop. The vehicle collided with 83-year-old bystander Henry Guy Knobloch at the intersection of Gladys Avenue and W. Lucas Drive in Beaumont, resulting in his death. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident.

https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/driver-dies-after-being-struck-by-fleeing-suspect-in-beaumont/502-4711a9ab-becd-4445-84ed-c023feff1517

On 01/02/2025, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a high-speed chase of a vehicle believed to be linked to robberies. The driver, a 14-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the chase, which ended when the vehicle crashed, killing three teenage boys, including the driver, and injuring three other juveniles.
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The fatal pursuit and crash are under internal investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
Fatalities: 3
Injuries: 3

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2025/01/02/509549/3-teens-killed-3-hospitalized-harris-county-chase/

On 01/02/2025, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a high-speed chase of a vehicle believed to be linked to robberies. The driver, a 14-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the chase, which ended when the vehicle crashed, killing three teenage boys, including the driver, and injuring three other juveniles.
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The fatal pursuit and crash are under internal investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
Fatalities: 3
Injuries: 3

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2025/01/02/509549/3-teens-killed-3-hospitalized-harris-county-chase/

On 01/02/2025, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a high-speed chase of a vehicle believed to be linked to robberies. The driver, a 14-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the chase, which ended when the vehicle crashed, killing three teenage boys, including the driver, and injuring three other juveniles.
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The fatal pursuit and crash are under internal investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
Fatalities: 3
Injuries: 3

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2025/01/02/509549/3-teens-killed-3-hospitalized-harris-county-chase/

On January 2, 2025, a Crosby County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed 25-year-old Michael McGale Phillips in the 500 block of Harrison Street in Lorenzo, Texas. Deputies responded to a call about a disturbance. Upon arrival, Phillips reportedly displayed a firearm. The deputy opened fire, striking and killing him. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality
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https://www.kcbd.com/2025/01/02/crosby-county-sheriff-releases-statement-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/crosby-county-sherrifs-office-issue-statement-after-saturday-morning-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/family-seeks-answers-after-fatal-shooting-in-lorenzo-by-a-crosby-county-deputy/

In January 2025, 29-year-old Bryan Austin Fields was found dead at the Randall County Jail in Amarillo, Texas. Fields had been detained on charges of stalking and harassment by a person in a correctional facility. The circumstances and cause of his death have not been disclosed. The Randall County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Randall County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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https://abc7amarillo.com/newsletter-daily/inmate-dies-at-randall-county-jail-investigation-underway-bryan-austin-fields-stalking-harassment-by-person-in-a-correctional-facility-amarillo-texas

On 12/30/2024, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) escalated a high-speed chase in Dallas, Texas, with aerial support from the Fort Worth Police Department while pursuing a black Jeep Wagoneer reportedly stolen and linked to a prior robbery. The chase reached speeds of approximately 120 miles per hour. A DPS trooper executed a PIT maneuver on Interstate 35E, causing the fleeing vehicle to spin into the wrong lane and collide head-on with a bystander vehicle on the Interstate 35E Service Road.
The bystander, 36-year-old Joel JusinoBergollo, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
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The incident remains under internal investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/dallas-fort-worth-fatal-police-chase/287-9906cf8a-738f-44a2-bb23-e123ecb0aee9

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/police-chase-fort-worth-dallas-texas-ends-in-crash-that-killed-us-air-force-veteran/287-ffa60f74-fe70-4eb5-a897-0644c9460845

On 12/28/2024, law enforcement officers responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance involving an armed individual. Deputies from Jasper County, Kirbyville Police officers, and a Texas DPS trooper arrived at a home off FM 82 in Jasper County. Upon arrival, officers discovered the individual engaged in a physical altercation with a 14-year-old outside the home. The individual, who was in a wheelchair, was ordered to stop and drop the weapon.
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As the teen moved away, the individual pointed the weapon at officers. The officers opened fire, fatally shooting the individual. A Jasper County Justice of the Peace pronounced the individual dead at the scene.
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Following standard procedure, the state trooper involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave. The incident is under investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• 1 fatality (1 individual)

• https: //www.12newsnow.com/article/news/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-following-standoff-in-kirbyville/502-4fc3450d-4415-44e4-b88a-3849de0b8f27

On December 28, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Fort Worth Police Department officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex near N Normandale Street and Buckskin Run Street in west Fort Worth. Officers found a female in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later died.
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When officers arrived, they identified 49-year-old Arthur Vasquez as the shooter and located him on the North Freeway near Westport Parkway. Vasquez did not stop. Officers escalated a chase that stopped near 10001 N Freeway Southbound, where he died by suicide.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Arthur Vasquez)

https://www.fox4news.com/news/woman-found-dead-west-fort-worth-suspect-shoots-himself-after-police-chase

On December 23, 2024, Mason Yancy, 31, was arrested by Grapevine police after he collapsed at a vape shop. He was transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, then booked into the Tarrant County Jail on December 24. Yancy had diabetes and was reportedly denied essential medical care, including insulin, while in custody. He collapsed and died in jail on December 27. A private autopsy concluded he suffered a heart attack caused by diabetic shock. His family has demanded the removal of Sheriff Bill Waybourn and the head of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, citing systemic failures in the jail’s medical protocols.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/family-mason-yancy-died-tarrant-county-jail-commissioners-sheriff/3818914/
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article304099256.html
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/emotions-ran-high-two-arrested-at-tarrant-county-commissioners-court-at-briefing-on-jail-deaths/3741230/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/new-demands-from-the-family-of-man-who-died-in-tarrant-county-jail/3818941/

On December 27, 2024, Dallas Police Department officers were conducting undercover surveillance when they observed an occupied vehicle with a stolen license plate in the 2900 block of West Camp Wisdom Road. Officers attempted a felony traffic stop, during which the vehicle backed into an unoccupied marked squad car and drove away. A police helicopter monitored the vehicle from the air. The driver collided with at least one other vehicle. Marked patrol units initiated a pursuit. During the chase, the driver fired shots at the pursuing officers, striking at least one marked squad car. The pursuit concluded when the driver crashed at the intersection of Second Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue near Fair Park. The passenger exited the vehicle and was apprehended without incident. The driver was found with injuries and transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• Fatalities: 1 (male driver)

https: //www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-police-investigating-situation-near-fair-park/3728634/
https: //www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2024/12/27/suspect-dies-after-police-chase-shots-fired-in-dallas-on-friday-afternoon/

On 12/27/2024, 31-year-old Mason Andrew Yancy was found unresponsive in his cell at the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas, following a medical emergency. Despite life-saving efforts by medical staff, he was pronounced dead shortly after 10:30 p.m.

Yancy had been arrested by Grapevine police on 12/23/2024 on charges of possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office is conducting an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The incident has prompted discussions among county commissioners and protests from community members concerned about inmate deaths at the facility.

https://news.yahoo.com/news/31-old-dies-tarrant-county-195948334.html?utm_
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/tarrant-county-inmate-death-december-2024/287-ce 
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On December 21, 2024, a driver in a black pickup truck who was being chased by police crashed through the doors of a JCPenney store at Killeen Mall in Killeen, Texas. The driver continued through the mall, striking multiple individuals and injuring five people, aged 6 to 75.
The driver was fatally shot by police. The crash victims were transported to local hospitalsin unknown condition.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 5 injuries

• https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/injuries-reported-after-incident-at-killeen-mall/
• https://apnews.com/article/c0675243b3d3d6125881bb2131534b31
• https://nypost.com/2024/12/21/us-news/driver-fleeing-police-chase-crashes-into-texas-mall-leading-to-multiple-injuries/

On December 20, 2024, Houston Police Department officers located a stolen black Kia Sorento near Westheimer Road. The vehicle, reported stolen from Fort Worth, Texas, did not stop. Houston PD escalated a chase that ended in the 400 block of Jensen Drive when the SUV crashed into a guardrail near Buffalo Bayou.
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Four male occupants, aged between 19 and 20, exited the vehicle. Two were arrested while two jumped into Buffalo Bayou. One was rescued from the water and transported to the hospital in critical condition, with survival unknown. The second was found deceased from drowning in the bayou.
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The Houston Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and the individual's death.

https://abc13.com/post/suspect-found-dead-buffalo-bayou-after-lengthy-police-chase-came-end-downtown/15681679/
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/police/2024/12/20/509399/man-discovered-dead-in-buffalo-bayou-after-attempting-to-flee-from-houston-officers-police-said/
https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/police-chase-buffalo-bayou-jensen-houston-texas/285-caa66eef-473c-4e21-8018-8ee604fc9988
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/12/20/search-underway-for-suspect-who-fled-into-buffalo-bayou-after-police-chase/

On December 20, 2024, Marshall Police Department and the Texas Rangers shot and killed someone under unknown circumstances. The Texas Rangers are investigating.

• https://www.ksla.com/2024/12/20/officer-involved-shooting-occurs-marshall-texas/

On December 19, 2024, Uvalde County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence in Sabinal, Texas. Upon arrival, they encountered 38-year-old Alejandro Garcia, who had locked himself inside the home. Police negotiators were unsuccessful in establishing communication with Garcia. Garcia reportedly fired at officers, and officers opened fire and killed him.
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Following the incident, the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the Texas Rangers would lead the investigation into the use of force.

1. https://www.uvaldeleadernews.com/articles/standoff-in-sabinal-ends-in-mans-death/

On 12/18/2024, officers from the Gonzales Police Department responded to a residence in the 1000 block of St. Andrew Street in Gonzales, Texas, following reports of a man armed with a firearm who refused to surrender. The individual, identified as 46-year-old Jose Manuel Ruiz-Sanchez, was involved in a prolonged standoff with law enforcement.
After negotiations failed, officers entered the residence and engaged in a shootout with Ruiz-Sanchez, killing him in the home.
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The Texas Rangers are conducting an independent investigation into the incident, as per department policy.

https://gonzalesinquirer.com/stories/texas-rangers-investigating-shooting-death-of-gonzales-man-following-standoff,120347

On 12/15/2024, San Antonio Police Department officers responded to a report of a man walking in and out of traffic and attempting to open car doors on the 2300 block of NE Loop 410 in San Antonio, TX. Police claim Timothy Scott, 43, resisted detention. Police engaged him in an altercation and alleged that he tried to grab an officer’s weapon. An officer fired a Taser an unknown number of times during the altercation. Additional officers arrived and subdued Scott. Further details are unknown. Scott stopped breathing and was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

• https://www.mytexasdaily.com/south-texas/san-antonio-officer-assaulted-during-welfare-check-suspect-dies-in-custody/article_5b041d72-98fc-5392-a667-0b631d76bb23.html
• https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/man-killed-custody-san-antonio-officer-19984457.php
• https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/12/21/medical-examiner-identifies-man-shocked-with-taser-during-altercation-with-officer/

On 12/15/2024, in a rural area near Donna, Texas, Hidalgo County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call. Upon arrival, they encountered a man who allegedly rammed his vehicle into a deputy's patrol unit. A deputy opened fire and struck him. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

https://myrgv.com/local-news/2024/12/15/domestic-dispute-ends-in-deputy-shooting-killing-rural-donna-man/

On 12/14/2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers from the Horizon City Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 14000 block of Desert Point Drive in Horizon City, Texas. Police encountered 45-year-old Alfredo Garcia, who had allegedly locked himself into the residence with a gun. Police negotiators arrived, and after several hours, Garcia reportedly fired a shot at officers. Officers opened fire, struck him, and pronounced him dead at the scene.
The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/suspect-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-standoff-in-horizon-city-alfredo-ramirez-crisis-negotiators-intervention-team-texas-rangers-tx-major-crimes-unit-pd-desert-point

On December 12, 2024, at approximately 3:00 PM, Cooke County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call in Newport, Texas. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Michael McCormick, 45, who had locked himself inside the home. Police escalated a standoff, which lasted several hours. At approximately 6:30 PM, an unknown confrontation occurred. Deputies opened fire, killing McCormick. He was pronounced dead in his home. Police have not confirmed whether he was armed and/or used any weapons on anyone before being killed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.wbbjtv.com/2024/12/17/suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-madison-county/

On December 11, 2024, in the 26000 block of Aberdeen Drive in Magnolia, Texas, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a disturbance call. Upon arrival, a man became combative, allegedly punching a deputy and attempting to seize the deputy's firearm. The deputy opened fire, fatally wounding the man. The involved deputy sustained injuries during the altercation and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The incident is under investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: One fatality, one injury

1. https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/12/11/suspect-killed-deputy-injured-in-shooting-in-magnolia/

On December 11, 2024, officers from the Abilene Police Department attempted to serve an arrest warrant on 43-year-old James Wesley Key at his residence on Peach Street in Abilene. Key was wanted in connection with a recent assault. Upon police arrival, Key left the residence in a vehicle, prompting officers to escalate a pursuit through multiple neighborhoods. The chase concluded when Key’s vehicle collided with a tree.Following the crash, a SWAT team was deployed to the scene as Key refused to exit his vehicle. Officers reportedly used tear gas, while SWAT members, equipped with AR-15 rifles, surrounded the area. After a prolonged standoff, officers approached the vehicle and reported finding Key with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Key’s family disputes the police’s account of events, expressing skepticism about the claim that the gunshot wound was self-inflicted. They have called for an independent investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
One fatality; no injuries reported.

1. https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-manhunt-ends-night-death-171119173.html
2. https://ktxs.com/news/local/abilene-manhunt-ends-tragically-suspect-dead-family-questions-self-inflicted-wound-claim

On December 10, 2024, the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a wanted suspect at a motel in the 6000 block of Avenue A. Upon arrival, the suspect locked himself inside a motel room. Deputies attempted to make contact, but the suspect fired a weapon from within the room, prompting the deployment of the SWAT team. Negotiators tried to establish communication; however, the suspect fired additional shots, including one that struck an armored vehicle. An officer then opened fire, resulting in the man's death. The Texas Rangers are reviewing the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

1. https://www.aol.com/1-dead-following-lubbock-county-184100281.html
2. https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/heavy-law-enforcement-presence-at-days-inn-motel-in-lubbock/
3. https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/suspect-in-lubbock-motel-swat-standoff-facing-federal-charges/

On 12/08/2024, DeSoto Police officers responded to a service call involving a reported disturbance at a residence on Greenbriar Drive. Upon arrival, officers encountered 26-year-old Arthur Lee Armstrong Jr., who allegedly "presented a threat." Officers opened fire, striking Armstrong Jr. in the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The DeSoto Police Department is conducting an internal investigation. Police have not clarified whether Armstrong Jr. was armed or provided details on the nature of the alleged threat that led to the use of lethal force.

1. https://www/katv.com/news/local/razorback-mourns-brother-killed-in-texas-officer-involved-shooting
2. https://www/wfaa/article/news/crime/desoto-police-shoot-man-wielding-knives
3. https://www/yahoo.com/news/razorbacks-football-player-says-brother-shot-killed-by-police

On 12/03/2024, San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officers responded to reports of a disturbance involving an armed man in the 300 block of West Rhapsody Drive on the city’s north side. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man who reportedly presented an immediate threat. Officers issued verbal commands to de-escalate the situation. The man allegedly acted in an unspecified manner that officers deemed threatening. One or more officers fired their weapons, striking the individual.
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Emergency medical services were immediately called to the scene. The man was pronounced dead. SAPD has not disclosed specific details about the weapon involved or the exact nature of the threat. He was identified as Jeffrey Kyle Schopp.
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The San Antonio Police Department’s Shooting Team and the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office are jointly investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/04/2024

• https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/12/03/san-antonio-police-respond-to-deadly-shooting-on-north-side/
• https://www.expressnews.com/news/sapd-north-side-shooting-details
• https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/sapd-officer-involved-shooting-update/

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., 29-year-old Mason Johnston was found deceased in his cell at the Cherokee County Jail in Jacksonville, Texas. Johnston had been incarcerated since July 30, 2021, facing charges including four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, continuous sexual assault of a child, and assault on a public servant. His body was sent to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science for an autopsy. The Texas Rangers and the Cherokee County Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the incident, as per the Sheriff's Office policy. This is an ongoing investigation, and no further details have been released.

He had been incarcerated in jail without trial or conviction since July 30, 2024.
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/inmate-death-occurs-cherokee-county-045900746.html
https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/sheriff-cherokee-county-inmates-dies-apparent-suicide/501-bea6158b-3513-4246-96cf-3d72fa692ed8
https://www.thecherokeean.com/articles/53316/view/cherokee-county-jail-inmate-found-deceased

On 11/28/2024, the Arlington Police Department (APD) responded to a welfare check at a hotel located at 1600 East Lamar Boulevard in Arlington, Texas. Police were informed about a man reportedly armed with a knife in a hotel room. Officers attempted to engage the man, but according to APD, he advanced toward them while still holding the knife. Officers fired their weapons, striking and killing the man. Medical personnel on the scene confirmed his death. APD stated that the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office is leading the investigation into the shooting.
NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
Last update: 11/30/2024

1. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/police-fatally-shoot-man-armed-knife-arlington-hotel/
2. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/arlington-police-shooting-collins-street-motel-6/287-f384744c-948d-48e9-bf39-1e9d7c855a88
3. https://www.fox4news.com/news/arlington-police-fatally-shoot-man-knife

Officers from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office and Kirbyville Police Department responded to an incident involving a man in a wheelchair. After negotiations failed, an officer-involved shooting occurred, resulting in the death of the man. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
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Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

https: //www.12newsnow.com/article/news/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-following-standoff-in-kirbyville/502-4fc3450d-4415-44e4-b88a-3849de0b8f27

A man booked into the Fort Bend County Jail in Richmond, Texas, was reported dead on November 25, 2024. Staff discovered him unresponsive and initiated life-saving measures. He was pronounced dead.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2024/11/25/507005/fort-bend-county-jail-reports-inmate-death/