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On 08/18/2025, deputies from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call in an unincorporated area near Joshua. Deputies encountered a man armed with a knife. During the confrontation, deputies opened fire, killing him at the scene. The Texas Rangers are conducting an independent investigation. The man’s identity has not been released by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/man-armed-knife-shot-killed-johnson-county-deputies

On 08/15/2025, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Laredo Police Department officers responded to reports of a man making threats near West Montgomery Street and McDonnell Avenue. The individual, later identified as Carlos Fernandez, 29, was believed to be armed and intoxicated. He reportedly assaulted a man in the 300 block of West Elm Street, striking him with a bottle and kicking him while he was on the ground. Officers located Fernandez near West Saunders Street and East San Francisco Avenue. He fled and was later confronted at Olive Street and Valencia Avenue. Fernandez ignored repeated commands to drop an object wrapped in cloth and allegedly pointed it at officers. One officer deployed a Taser without effect, and another officer opened fire, striking him in the abdomen and arm. Fernandez was transported to Laredo Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The officer who discharged his weapon was placed on administrative reassignment. The case remains under investigation.

https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/suspect-shot-laredo-pd-officer-dies-20819760.php
https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/laredo-pd-officer-shot-man-pointing-object-case-20819634.php

On 08/14/2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., deputies from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded to a child custody dispute at a home in the 11000 block of Tanglehead Court in northwest Harris County. Rafael Rodriguez, 78, was involved in a long-running custody conflict over his grandchildren following the death of his daughter. During the encounter, Rodriguez confronted his son-in-law, Franklin Portillo, who was outside with his two children. Rodriguez shot Portillo in the head, killing him. A deputy opened fire on Rodriguez, striking him. Portillo was pronounced dead at the scene, while Rodriguez was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died of his injuries. The deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an independent investigation. Rodriguez’s daughter stated that her father was motivated by love for his grandchildren, describing him as “the best man.”

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/08/14/armed-suspect-shot-by-harris-county-pct-4-constable-deputy-after-fatal-shooting-in-domestic-dispute/
https://abc13.com/post/2-men-dead-child-custody-dispute-tanglehead-court-northwest-harris-county-sheriff-said/17536024/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcLKYmwWCOo

On 08/12/2025, Houston Police attempted to stop a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery. The driver refused to stop, and police escalated a chase through southwest Houston. The pursuit ended when the vehicle stopped, and the man exited armed. Under unclear circumstances, officers opened fire and killed him.

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https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/hpd-officer-shooting-southwest-houston
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/08/12/hpd-police-shooting-southwest-houston

San Antonio PD chased a vehicle at high speed through San Antonio, Alamo Heights, and Terrell Hills. The vehicle ultimately crashed into a stone pillar near Fort Sam Houston, erupted in flames, and caused a fiery wreck. The passenger, identified as Seth Nolan Palacios Cruz by the Bexar County Medical Examiner, died at the scene. The driver was pulled from the burning vehicle, found to be intoxicated, and taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The incident remains under investigation.

https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/one-dead-another-critical-after-fiery-end-to-police-chase-near-fort-sam-houston
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/08/11/one-killed-one-injured-in-fiery-crash-after-police-chase-in-san-antonio
https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-police-chase-fatal-crash-19428427.php

On 08/10/2025, at approximately 5:57 p.m., Houston Police attempted to stop a man believed to have been involved in multiple robberies near Bellaire Boulevard and South Kirkwood Road. The man did not stop, and police chased him t high speed for about 15 minutes through Southwest Houston. The chase ended on the 8800 block of Aspen Meadow Drive, where the man exited his vehicle armed with a gun. At least seven officers opened fire, killing him. Body-worn camera footage is expected to be released within 30 days.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/police-shooting-sw-houston-robbery-20811685.php
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/08/11/armed-robbery-suspect-shot-after-chase-in-sw-houston/
https://abc13.com/post/armed-robbery-suspect-shot-sw-houston-chase-police-say/17496152/

On 08/07/2025, at approximately 9:09 p.m., a man called Bell County Communications stating he was suicidal, had lost his wife and home, and had a gun. He was located in front of the Temple Police Department at Avenue A and 4th Street. Police stated he kept the gun pointed at his head, repeatedly telling officers to shoot him. At approximately 9:20 p.m., he lowered the gun from his head and pointed it toward officers. Seven officers opened fire, killing him. The Texas Rangers are conducting an investigation.

https://city-of-temple.prowly.com/417993-texas-rangers-and-temple-police-department-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-deceased
https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_02763291-8fbb-4933-a4c7-65a5b6253fa2.html 

On 08/05/2025, deputies responded to reports of a man jumping fences and breaking windows at homes near 6915 Playa Del Rey in Edinburg. They found 35-year-old Gonzalo Reyes Hernandez lying in a driveway with head injuries. EMS placed him into an ambulance, but he jumped out and assaulted deputies. Officers restrained him and returned him to the ambulance. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death, and the Texas Rangers are conducting an independent investigation. Signs of mental illness were reported.

https://www.krgv.com/news/law-enforcement-investigate-in-custody-death-of-man-in-edinburg
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-dies-after-hitting-head-on-driveway-attacking-deputies
https://myrgv.com/alerts-mcm/2025/08/06/edinburg-mans-death-after-striking-his-head-attacking-deputies-prompts-probe

On August 2, 2025, deputies from the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office attempted to stop a Ford F-150 that had run multiple red lights and struck several vehicles. The driver refused to stop, prompting deputies to escalate the pursuit through Midtown Houston. The pursued vehicle crashed into a white Lexus at the intersection of Smith Street and Elgin Street. The Lexus then struck a building and caught fire, killing both occupants inside the Lexus. A female passenger in the fleeing truck was injured. The driver of the Ford F-150 was arrested and is facing murder charges related to the crash.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/08/04/hcso-to-provide-updates-after-deadly-high-speed-chase-ended-in-fiery-crash/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/two-famu-graduates-killed-midtown-crash-suspected-drunk-driver-facing-murder-charges/

On August 2, 2025, deputies from the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office attempted to stop a Ford F-150 that had run multiple red lights and struck several vehicles. The driver refused to stop, prompting deputies to escalate the pursuit through Midtown Houston. The vehicle crashed into a white Lexus at the intersection of Smith Street and Elgin Street. The Lexus then struck a building and caught fire, killing both bystanders inside the Lexus. A female passenger in the fleeing truck was injured. The driver of the Ford F-150 was arrested and is facing murder charges related to the crash.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/08/04/hcso-to-provide-updates-after-deadly-high-speed-chase-ended-in-fiery-crash/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/two-famu-graduates-killed-midtown-crash-suspected-drunk-driver-facing-murder-charges/

On 07/31/2025, a Navasota Police officer initiated a traffic stop for a motorcycle without a visible license plate, northbound on Highway 6, around 7:40 p.m. The rider, identified as Christopher McMurtry of Houston, fled at high speed, exited onto FM 2154 service road, lost control, veered into a grassy ditch, and crashed into a property fence. Emergency responders, including Navasota Fire Department and Grimes County EMS, were on scene. McMurtry was airlifted to St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan, where he later died from his injuries. The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation, alongside the Navasota Police Department.

https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/motorcyclist-dead-after-police-pursuit-turns-into-crash
https://www.kbtx.com/2025/07/31/motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-during-police-chase-brazos-county
https://www.kxxv.com/news/texas-news/one-dead-after-high-speed-motorcycle-pursuit-ends-in-crash
https://www.theeagle.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-after-police-chase-near-navasota/article_711c7420-3027-11ef-bc0b-f3fef0323179.html
https://www.kagstv.com/article/news/local/motorcycle-crash-police-chase-brazos-county/499-8792d8c8-1b25-4bd1-8571-60eae1e83a1c

On July 31, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m., deputies from the Hood County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve a felony arrest warrant at a home on the 400 block of Lands End Court in the Indian Harbor subdivision. The subject, male, identity not disclosed, allegedly pulled a firearm at deputies upon their arrival. Deputies responded with gunfire, fatally shooting the individual. The Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation to ensure impartiality and thoroughness. No body-worn camera footage or community protests have been reported.

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/hood-county-suspect-killed-after-allegedly-pulling-gun-on-deputies/287-d9b1eb16-2891-4fc3-a10a-a1c411547d75
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/hood-county-deputies-fatally-shoot-man-serving-warrant/3450939
https://www.ksat.com/news/texas/2025/08/01/deputies-fatally-shoot-man-in-hood-county-while-serving-warrant
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article289209489.html
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/hood-county-fatal-police-shooting-investigation/287-5e9c88a3-fd2e-4c1d-89f0-e95e45e4d0b5

Late on July 30, 2025, the Dallas Police Department initiated a vehicle stop in Garland on a vehicle linked to previous incidents. When the driver refused to stop, officers elevated the incident into a high-speed pursuit that continued into Dallas. The man drove against traffic on Northwest Highway, near Love Field Airport. Around 1:30 a.m., the pursued vehicle collided head-on with a Dallas PD SUV, resulting in a multi-vehicle crash. A bystander—a passenger in another vehicle involved in the collision—was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Two Dallas police officers were also injured. The speed of the chase has not been officially disclosed. No body cam footage has been identified, and there have been no reports of community or family reaction challenging the police account.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/one-person-dead-after-police-chase-that-ended-in-dallas/3442732
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-carjacking-crash
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/dallas-police-officers-injured-suspect-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-after-overnight-chase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLcDlELGq24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWxa5so45GM

Brownsville police responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a hammer near a pawnshop. Officers escorted the woman to her home on Coria Street, staying nearby due to concerns. Minutes later, gunfire was heard. Officers discovered the woman had been shot. A responding officer opened fire, striking and critically wounding Bernardo Pedraza. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died of his wounds. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

https://www.krgv.com/news/2-people-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-brownsville
https://www.krgv.com/videos/dispute-between-former-couple-led-to-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-brownsville-police-say
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/2-dead-in-brownsville-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/2-dead-in-brownsville-officer-involved-shooting/ar-BB1oY4Ht
https://myrgv.com/local-news/2025/07/29/2-dead-in-brownsville-officer-involved-shooting

Brownsville police responded to reports that a man was chasing a woman with a hammer near a pawn shop. Officers escorted the woman, Nora Zuniga, to her home on Coria Street and briefly left the scene. Shortly after, officers returned and heard gunshots. Zuniga was discovered to have been shot by the man. She was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died. An officer then returned fire and fatally shot the man. Both individuals—Zuniga and the man—died in the incident.

https://www.krgv.com/news/2-people-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-brownsville
https://www.krgv.com/videos/dispute-between-former-couple-led-to-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-brownsville-police-say
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/2-dead-in-brownsville-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/2-dead-in-brownsville-officer-involved-shooting/ar-BB1oY4Ht
https://myrgv.com/local-news/2025/07/29/2-dead-in-brownsville-officer-involved-shooting

On July 26, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., New Braunfels Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at the Sage Apartments. Upon arrival, Ryan Kade Delahunt allegedly brandished a sharp weapon and lunged toward officers. Two officers discharged their firearms, striking Delahunt. Life-saving efforts were immediately initiated, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Delahunt was a 33-year-old resident of Spring, Texas. His name had initially been withheld pending notification of next of kin. Both officers have been placed on administrative leave while New Braunfels PD and the Texas Rangers conduct investigations.

https://www.newbraunfels.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3755
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/new-braunfels-officers-fatally-shoot-suspect-who-allegedly-lunged-weaponnewbraunfels.gov+1newbraunfels.gov+1fox7austin.com+1yahoo.com+1
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-new-braunfels-leaves-one-man-deaden.wikipedia.org+14news4sanantonio.com+14cbsaustin.com

Tyron Quaincy Page, 31, was shot and killed by Haltom City police around 12:40 a.m. at the Heritage Apartments after officers responded to a 911 call that abruptly disconnected. Police encountered Page at the scene and say he was reluctant to engage. During the interaction, one officer opened fire for undisclosed reasons, killing him. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/haltom-city-police-officer-apartment-complex-fatal-shooting-july-24
https://www.fox4news.com/news/one-person-killed-haltom-city-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/one-person-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-haltom-city-apartment-complex/3892855

Joanna Rebecca Rogers, 43, was killed by Lewisville police after a high-speed pursuit that ended in a parking lot on the I-35E service road. Police attempted a traffic stop related to a felony warrant. Rogers allegedly fled and crashed into a patrol vehicle before exiting with a handgun. Officers say she failed to comply with commands to drop the weapon, and they opened fire, killing her. She died shortly after 1 a.m. at the hospital.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/woman-shot-killed-lewisville-police
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/woman-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-police-chase-lewisville-police-say/3892667
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/lewisville-police-fatally-shoot-woman-traffic-stop-chase-felony-warrant

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on July 23, 2025, deputies with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office clocked a truck traveling 124 mph on State Highway 31 west of Tyler, near Greenbrier Road. The driver, 17-year-old Joel Munoz, turned off his headlights and fled, prompting a pursuit. A second deputy joined as the truck turned onto Pleasant Hollow Road. The high-speed chase ended violently when the vehicle left the roadway, flipped multiple times, and ejected both Munoz and a juvenile passenger.
Joel Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. The passenger was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The pursuit and crash remain under investigation by Smith County authorities.

https://www.kltv.com/2025/07/24/man-17-clocked-by-smith-county-deputy-124-mph-before-fatal-crash/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2025/07/25/17-year-old-boy-clocked-speeding-124-mph-before-dying-crash-deputies-say/

On July 22, 2025, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper attempted to stop 18-year-old Javion Giovanni Crim for reckless driving on IH-14 in Belton. Crim refused to stop, escalating the encounter into a high-speed pursuit. The motorcycle exited onto the IH-35 northbound service road, where Crim ran a red light and weaved through traffic at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
The chase ended tragically when Crim's motorcycle collided with the rear of an 18-wheeler truck and subsequently caught fire. Emergency responders transported Crim to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-after-high-speed-chase-and-crash-on-ih-35-belton/500-8719c486-0713-4747-ae22-cb912c3cc471
https://www.kwtx.com/2025/07/22/18-year-old-dies-after-fleeing-texas-dps-trooper-crashing-into-18-wheeler/
https://www.kxxv.com/news/18-year-old-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-following-dps-pursuit-in-belton

On July 17, 2025, Judith Brooks Paulsel, aged 79, was critically injured when a stolen Camaro, pursued by San Antonio police, collided with a passenger bus on Interstate 35. The high-speed chase resulted in a massive multi-vehicle wreck involving four vehicles, causing five fatalities and injuring over a dozen others.
Paulsel was transported from the scene to Brooke Army Medical Center for emergency care but succumbed to her injuries four days later. The collision triggered a large-scale emergency response, including San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County EMS. The investigation into the pursuit and resulting crash remains ongoing.

https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-35-collision-victim-identified-20782160.php
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/deadly-san-antonio-crash-20784383.php

On July 17, 2025, Garland Police Department received multiple calls reporting a naked man exhibiting erratic behavior in public on Marketplace Drive. Officers located Keneth Alexander Mendez Aguero, who was visibly distressed and noncompliant upon police arrival. Officers attempted to engage and detain him peacefully, but he resisted arrest aggressively, requiring multiple officers to physically restrain him.
During the restraint, Mendez Aguero suffered a sudden medical emergency consistent with cardiac arrest or positional asphyxia, according to preliminary medical examiner reports. Emergency medical services were called immediately, and officers began life-saving efforts at the scene. Despite these efforts, Mendez Aguero was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at a nearby hospital.
The Garland Police Department has stated that body camera footage and witness statements are being reviewed. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting a full autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The Texas Rangers have been called to assist with the investigation, which remains open. Community groups have raised concerns about the use of force in the incident and are demanding transparency and accountability.

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/garland-naked-man-dies-medical-emergency-police-struggle/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/death-man-public-nudity-garland
https://www.yahoo.com/news/officials-investigate-death-man-arrested-215615938.html

On July 17, 2025, San Antonio Police Department officers engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a stolen white Chevrolet Camaro traveling southbound on Interstate 35 near Cassin Road. The chase escalated rapidly, and at approximately 2:30 p.m., the fleeing Camaro collided violently with the trailer of a private passenger bus operated by Jose “Tito” Guerra.
The impact forced Guerra’s bus into the guardrail and directly into the path of an 18-wheeler, which struck the bus broadside, causing it to overturn on the freeway. The Camaro, after the initial collision, continued uncontrolled and collided with a pickup truck.
Jose Guerra, the bus driver, sustained fatal injuries at the scene and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
This catastrophic chain reaction involved four vehicles and resulted in five fatalities, including passengers on the bus and bystanders. At least 21 individuals, including several children and elderly passengers, suffered injuries of varying severity. Emergency responders worked swiftly to evacuate victims and manage the sprawling crash site, which caused major traffic disruptions on Interstate 35 for hours.
The San Antonio Police Department, alongside Texas Department of Transportation and other emergency agencies, is conducting a thorough investigation into the pursuit’s circumstances, the decision to continue the chase, and the resulting crash.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/deadly-san-antonio-crash-20784383.php
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-35-collision-victim-identified-20782160.php

Rosalio Aguilera was one of more than 30 passengers aboard a private Transportes Guerra bus traveling southbound on Interstate 35 near Cassin Road in San Antonio on July 17, 2025. The bus became involved in a catastrophic multi-vehicle crash triggered by a high-speed police pursuit of a stolen white Chevrolet Camaro.
During the pursuit, the Camaro struck the rear trailer of the bus with significant force, causing the bus to veer uncontrollably into the guardrail and subsequently collide broadside with a semi-truck. This impact caused the bus to overturn on the freeway. Many passengers were trapped inside the overturned vehicle, while others were ejected during the crash. Emergency responders faced difficult rescue conditions due to the bus's position and severity of injuries among passengers.
Rosalio Aguilera, age 69, was killed instantly in the crash.
The incident resulted in a total of five fatalities and injured more than 20 survivors, including children and elderly passengers. The magnitude of the crash prompted a large-scale emergency response involving multiple agencies, including the San Antonio Police Department, EMS, and Texas Department of Transportation, leading to significant traffic disruption and ongoing investigations into the pursuit and crash circumstances.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/deadly-san-antonio-crash-20784383.php

Maria del Rosario Sanchez Cerda was a passenger aboard the Transportes Guerra bus involved in a catastrophic multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 southbound near Cassin Road on July 17, 2025.
The collision was initiated when a stolen white Chevrolet Camaro, being pursued by San Antonio police at high speed, struck the rear trailer of the bus. This impact caused the bus to lose control, careen violently into the guardrail, and then collide broadside with an oncoming semi-truck. The force of the crash caused the bus to overturn, trapping many passengers and causing severe injuries and fatalities.
Sanchez Cerda was killed instantly at the scene, as a result of blunt force trauma from the bus overturning. The accident left wreckage scattered across the highway, complicating rescue efforts and requiring a large-scale response involving fire, EMS, law enforcement, and highway authorities. Emergency personnel worked for hours to extract survivors and clear the roadway.
The crash involved four vehicles total, resulted in five deaths, including Sanchez Cerda, and injured at least 21 people, including children and elderly passengers.
Investigators are reviewing the pursuit tactics used by police and the sequence of events leading to the collision. The incident caused significant disruption to traffic on I-35, with the highway closed for several hours during rescue and investigation operations. Families of the victims have been notified, and support services are being coordinated.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/deadly-san-antonio-crash-20784383.php
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-interstate-35-deadly-collision-20775981.php

Alicia Yaneth Cisneros Gonzales was a passenger aboard the Transportes Guerra bus involved in a catastrophic multi-vehicle collision on I-35 southbound near Cassin Road on July 17, 2025.
During a high-speed pursuit by San Antonio police of a stolen white Chevrolet Camaro, the fleeing vehicle violently struck the rear trailer of the bus. The force of the impact caused the bus to overturn and crash into multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck and a pickup truck.
Gonzales was thrown from the overturned bus and sustained severe injuries. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival. Emergency crews reported a chaotic and difficult scene due to the extent of the wreckage and the number of victims involved.
The crash resulted in five fatalities, including Gonzales, and injured more than 20 others ranging from minor to critical injuries. The injured included passengers of various ages, with some trapped in the wreckage requiring extrication.
The incident prompted a large-scale emergency response involving multiple fire departments, EMS, law enforcement agencies, and highway authorities. Investigators continue to examine the sequence of events, police pursuit protocols, and the impact of the crash on public safety along the busy interstate.

https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-35-collision-victim-identified-20782160.php

On July 17, 2025, at approximately 11:35 p.m., Houston Police Department officers responded to reports of a suspicious man armed with a weapon near the intersection of Mykawa Road and Almeda Genoa Road.
Upon arrival, officers encountered Bobby Jose Alvarado, 36, who immediately opened fire on the responding officers, striking a Houston Police Sergeant. The injured officer was rushed to a nearby hospital and sustained injuries described as serious but non-life-threatening.
Officers returned fire during the exchange, shooting Alvarado multiple times. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The incident prompted an immediate lockdown of the surrounding area while investigators secured the scene and interviewed witnesses. The Harris County Sheriff's Office, along with the Houston Police Department's internal affairs, has launched an investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Body camera footage and surveillance recordings are being reviewed.
No additional injuries to officers or civilians were reported. The identity of the sergeant has not been disclosed pending notification of family.

https://abc13.com/post/houston-police-department-sergeant-armed-suspect-shot-during-shootout-mykawa-allen-genoa-hpd-says/17178092
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/houston-police-sergeant-shot-20775188.php
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/houston-police-officer-shot-charges-20778454.php

On July 16, 2025, law enforcement initiated a stop attempt on a stolen pickup truck driven by 25-year-old Orlando Silva-Lemus near Houston's Hobby Airport. Silva-Lemus refused to comply, triggering a high-speed, multi-county pursuit that extended over 30 miles, involving multiple law enforcement agencies including the Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office and the Galveston Police Department.
During the pursuit, Silva-Lemus allegedly fired several rounds at pursuing officers’ vehicles, significantly escalating the danger. Police deployed spike strips on the Gulf Freeway (I-45) in an attempt to disable the vehicle, and eventually performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver near Broadway and 54th Street in Galveston to bring the chase to an end.
After the vehicle was stopped, Silva-Lemus exited the truck armed with a handgun and immediately opened fire on officers. Responding officers returned fire, fatally wounding him at the scene. No officers were reported injured during the shootout.
The incident prompted a massive multi-agency response across Houston and Galveston, temporarily shutting down key highways and prompting alerts to nearby residents. Investigators are currently reviewing dashcam and bodycam footage as part of the investigation. The Texas Rangers and local district attorneys are overseeing the inquiry into the use of deadly force and pursuit tactics.
Community reactions have been mixed, with some praising law enforcement’s efforts to bring the pursuit safely to an end, while others raise concerns about the risks posed by high-speed chases in urban areas.

https://abc13.com/post/chase-began-gulf-freeway-southeast-houston-ends-galveston-island-deputies-say/17148579
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/texas/galveston-officer-involved-shooting/285-cc8f4a6c-1a4a-4985-a770-89e0f9844ae4
https://www.galvnews.com/news/police-man-dead-after-opening-fire-on-law-enforcement-during-chase/article_9f2f03a2-5da4-11ee-aac6-3f6c4f770d56.html
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/07/16/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-multi-county-police-chase

On July 14, 2025, Corpus Christi police responded to reports of an assault involving a weapon near the 7900 block of Elk Drive. Upon arrival, officers encountered Hector Ryan Rincon, who was reportedly agitated and resisted compliance. During the confrontation, officers employed unspecified less-lethal measures including tasers and physical restraint attempts, but Rincon remained combative and uncooperative.
At some point, Rincon entered a nearby vehicle, and while an officer had partially opened the door or was attempting to prevent his escape by physically blocking the vehicle, Rincon allegedly attempted to drive away. Fearing for the officer's safety, responding officers opened fire, fatally wounding Rincon at the scene.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and described the scene as tense and chaotic. First responders quickly secured the area and rendered aid, but Rincon succumbed to his injuries. The police department has not publicly disclosed the names of the officers involved.
The Corpus Christi Police Department has initiated an internal investigation in coordination with the Texas Rangers, who will also conduct an independent inquiry. Body camera footage and surveillance from nearby homes and businesses are being reviewed to clarify the events leading to the shooting.
This incident is the latest in a series of officer-involved shootings in the area that has sparked local calls for increased police accountability and better mental health crisis intervention training.

https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/southside/ccpd-on-the-scene-of-an-officer-involved-shooting-on-citys-southside
https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/police-involved-shooting-near-yorktown-and-cimarron/503-500d2455-161c-451c-8170-d40420aadc1b
https://www.yahoo.com/news/corpus-christi-police-officer-fatally-123615402.html
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Dallas police arrested Jerrell Johnson, 41 (robbery call near Love Field) at about 3:55 p.m. 07/13/2025. While being transported for a medical evaluation, he was found unresponsive in the squad car and later pronounced dead. The cause of death is pending ME results; DPD and the DA’s office are reviewing the incident.

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2025/07/14/dallas-robbery-suspect-dies-while-in-custody-police-say/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/suspect-dies-police-car-after-love-field-robbery
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/suspect-died-dallas-police-custody/287-e4cba975-5b9f-4d9b-af42-16ce2bf5c55a

On the morning of July 13, 2025, El Paso police officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man behaving erratically and climbing over the barrier along Interstate 10 near Yarbrough Drive. The man was identified as 30-year-old Xavier Guadalupe Hernandez. Eyewitnesses stated that Hernandez appeared to be in distress and was attempting to jump off the overpass, prompting an emergency mental health intervention response.
When officers arrived, they found Hernandez perched on the highway barrier. Police negotiators attempted to talk him down, but according to the El Paso Police Department, he became physically combative and noncompliant as officers approached him. After a brief verbal engagement, police deployed a Taser, aiming to subdue him without lethal force.
Following the Taser deployment, Hernandez became unresponsive. Officers began CPR and emergency medical aid at the scene until paramedics arrived. He was transported to Del Sol Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The Texas Rangers and the El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit have launched parallel investigations into the use of force. An internal affairs review is also underway, and the names of the involved officers have not been released. Officials have not confirmed how many times the Taser was deployed or whether body camera footage exists or will be made public.
Attorney Gabriel Perez, representing Hernandez’s family, told local media that they were shocked and devastated by his death, emphasizing that Xavier was in the midst of a mental health crisis and needed help—not force.

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/deadly-taser-incident-on-i-10-in-east-el-paso-sparks-use-of-force-debate-texas-tx-yarbrough-eppd-xavier-guadalupe-hernandez-cpr-attorney-lawyer-gabriel-perez-crimes-against-persons-unit-rangers
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/man-identified-in-deadly-taser-incident-on-i-10-internal-review-under-way
https://news.yahoo.com/man-dies-stun-gun-deployed-194743452.html
https://www.facebook.com/KFOXTV/photos/update-the-man-who-died-after-being-tased-by-an-officer-on-i-10-at-yarbrough-was/1148436517321077/
https://www.ktsm.com/news/local-news/man-dies-after-being-tased-by-el-paso-police-on-i-10/

On 07/09/2025 at approximately 9:55 a.m., officers with the Dallas Police Department responded to a mental health crisis call reporting a man armed with a knife in the 3000 block of Fairview Avenue, located in the Old East Dallas neighborhood. The man, later identified as 37-year-old Jake Miller, was reportedly seen by witnesses holding a knife to his own neck and behaving erratically, including kicking and damaging a door.
Upon arrival, officers issued multiple verbal commands and attempted to defuse the situation using less-lethal tactics, which were unsuccessful. According to official statements, Miller then advanced toward officers while still armed with the knife. At that point, at least one officer discharged a firearm, striking Miller.
Emergency medical services responded immediately, and Miller was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. No officers were physically injured during the encounter.
The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Office of Community Police Oversight have launched parallel investigations into the shooting. The name of the officer who opened fire has not been released, and body camera footage has not yet been made public.

https://dpdbeat.com/2025/07/09/ois-at-3000-fairview-avenue/
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county/dallas-police-release-video-911-call-after-officer-fatally-shot-knife-wielding-man/287-874dae38-77fa-45ee-9bce-9b0292c4f99a
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-police-ois-pepper-balls-taser-man-with-knives-charged-officer-shooting-death/3885054/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-shooting-body-camera-video

On 07/09/2025 around 6:00 a.m., Houston police and SWAT responded to a barricaded woman at 1652 W. 13th Street in the Heights after a disturbance involving utility workers. After hours of negotiation, police say the 39-year-old pointed a rifle at officers from a window; a veteran SWAT officer fired and killed her. HPD Special Investigations Unit and the Harris County D.A. are reviewing the case; the shooter is on standard leave.

https://www.houstontx.gov/police/nr/2025/jul/nr071025-2.htm
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-officer-involved-shooting-dead-swat-standoff-heights-13th
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/07/09/barricaded-suspect-shot-killed-by-houston-police-officer-during-swat-scene/

On 07/08/2025, federal law enforcement agents were involved in a fatal shooting in the 14400 block of Gateway East Boulevard in far East El Paso. Authorities have not released the name of the federal agency involved, but multiple unmarked law enforcement vehicles were observed at the scene. According to official statements, the man allegedly pointed a firearm at agents, prompting one federal agent to open fire.
The man was shot and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released his identity or the nature of the original contact. The Texas Rangers are conducting an independent investigation, as is standard procedure when a law enforcement officer discharges a weapon resulting in death. No other injuries were reported.
As of this report, no additional details regarding the identity of the deceased, the federal agency involved, or the events leading up to the confrontation have been disclosed.

https://www.ktsm.com/news/local/el-paso-news/texas-rangers-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-far-east-el-paso/
https://www.kvia.com/news/el-paso/texas-rangers-investigate-fatal-shooting-in-far-east-el-paso-involving-federal-agents/1263799873

A 42-year-old man was shot and killed by police in Brownwood, Texas, after a standoff on July 8, 2025. Officers initially responded to a disturbance call and the situation escalated into a barricade incident. During the standoff, the man reportedly shot and injured a police officer multiple times before officers opened fire, killing him. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.

https://www.cedarnews.net/police-officer-shot-during-standoff-in-brownwood-texas-suspect-killed/
https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/brownwood-standoff-suspect-killed-officer-injured
https://www.ktxs.com/news/texas-news/suspect-killed-police-officer-shot-in-brownwood-standoff/article_3460d87e-1e95-11ef-b091-c7b46d7a3d30.html

On 07/07/2025, Stafford Police responded to a robbery report on Avenue E. Officers located 35 year old Miftau Oladipo, who fled on foot armed with a large kitchen knife and a brick. A Taser was deployed but failed to stop him. Oladipo then moved toward officers. The police opened fire and killed him He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/07/07/robbery-suspect-shot-killed-after-charging-at-stafford-officers-with-knife-brick/

Ryan Louis Mosqueda, 27, armed with an assault rifle, tactical vest, and additional rifles and ammunition, launched an early-morning attack on the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol annex as agents arrived for work, allegedly firing "many many rounds" at the entrance of the building. Multiple Border Patrol agents and McAllen police officers returned fire, killing Mosqueda at the scene. Two officers and a Border Patrol agent were allegedly injured. One McAllen officer sustained a knee injury, possibly from a bullet or shrapnel. Mosqueda was reportedly missing from Weslaco and driving a vehicle with Michigan plates. His motive remains under investigation by the FBI. This page is continually updated as more information becomes available.

https://apnews.com/article/8241ec60d26e54d7582a7e77f6ece01e
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/south-texas/article/mcallen-airport-flights-delayed-20758926.php
https://nypost.com/2025/07/07/us-news/gunman-killed-after-ambushing-border-patrol-agents-outside-mcallen-texas-office/
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/active-shooter-border-patrol-mcallen-texas/65317599
https://www.the-sun.com/news/14646776/active-shooter-fires-border-control-agents-mcallen-texas/https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/national/2025/07/07/a-man-has-been-killed-after-opening-fire-at-a-us-border-patrol-facility-in-texas-authorities-say/https://abc7ny.com/post/ryan-louis-mosqueda-idd-suspect-killed-shooting-texas-border-patrol-building-mcallen-international-airport/17001594/

On 07/07/2025, Ector County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a person allegedly firing a weapon in the 800 block of Avenue K in Odessa. Deputies approached the individual in a vehicle. Deputies stated the person fired shots at them. The deputies opened fire, shooting and killing him at the scene. The Texas Rangers and North Texas Regional DPS are conducting an independent investigation. The deputies involved were placed on administrative leave.

https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/crime/ector-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/513-60c36ac9-e4dd-41df-8d67-525e1870affe
https://www.cbs7.com/2025/07/07/ector-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-odessa/
https://www.firstalert7.com/2025/07/07/esco-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/

On 07/07/2025 at about midnight, the Houston Police Department escalated a foot pursuit after a man fled following a reported burglary on Bellfort Avenue. A Houston police sergeant joined the chase and gave verbal commands as the man, armed with a firearm, ran toward him. The sergeant opened fire, killing the man at the scene.

https://abc13.com/post/armed-burglary-suspect-shot-killed-houston-police-sergeant-bellfort-southeast-hpd-says/17000401/

A 42-year-old man was shot and killed by Dallas police in Deep Ellum after allegedly running toward officers while holding a gun. The incident occurred on July 7, 2025, in the 2700 block of Elm Street. Body camera footage is set to be released, and the incident is under investigation. One officer was also injured during the confrontation.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/deep-ellum-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-shot-running-at-police
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2025/07/08/dallas-police-release-bodycam-video-of-deep-ellum-shooting/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/suspect-killed-in-deep-ellum-officer-involved-shooting/3458795/