Death by Cop 2022-2024
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Leonidas Tamanini
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/30/2023
Location : Oak Hill Ave
City : Clifton Forge
County : Allegheny
State : Virginia
Agency : Clifton Forge PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Leonidas Tamanini was in a mental health crisis and domestic dispute. He walked toward police holding what they believed to be a hypodermic needle. They shot and killed him. the killing was justified by the DA.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJt4JYl_fzs
Richard Albert Stoots Jr.
Age :56
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/30/2023
Location : 40 block of Greeneland Blvd
City : Portsmouth
County : Norfolk
State : Virginia
Agency : Portsmouth PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
911 was called. A woman found with a life-threatening gunshot wound and an armed man shot at police. Police shot and killed him outside of the home. Neighbors feel man was intoxicated and likely did not mean to shoot wife.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtkr.com/news/man-killed-in-june-portsmouth-officer-involved-shooting-identified-police
Kevin McDonald
Age :66
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/28/2023
Location : 1200 block of Sanderling Island
City : Richmond
County : Henrico
State : Virginia
Agency : Richmond Police Department
Officer(s) : Alex Caine, Robert Branch
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police serving warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Richmond police served a search warrant at a home along the1200 block of Sanderling Island when they came across Kevin McDonald who was armed with a firearm inside the home. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/deadly-richmond-police-shooting/3261874/
https://www.ktvu.com/news/cache-of-weapons-found-after-deadly-shooting-by-richmond-police
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/richmond-police-shooting-update/3267755/
Dana Paul Roman
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/12/2023
Location : N 35th Street and E Marshall Street
City : Reston
County : Henrico
State : Virginia
Agency : Fairfax County Police Department, Fairfax County helicopter, Virginia State Police, K9
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The Fairfax County Police stated that Dana Paul Roman, 45, shot himself in Richmond after being chased by numerous police vehicles for abduction, carjacking, shooting, and stabbing. The car chase ended in a crash and continued on foot. Henrico Police reported Roman had been found and was pursued into Richmond, where he crashed the car and took off on foot whereupon he shot and killed himself in the area of North 35th Street and East Marshall Street.
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Brandon S. Mills
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/05/2023
Location : 100 block of Burgess Rd
City : Harrisonburg
County : Rockingham
State : Virginia
Agency : Harrisonburg PD, Rockingham County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 4, 2033, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Center received a 911 call about a man with a knife behaving erratically inside Walmart on Burgess Road. Police arrived andallege that Brandon S. Mills charged toward them. A Rockingham County Sheriff’s deputy shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbc12.com/2023/06/05/person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-harrisonburg-walmart/
Daniel S. Meadows
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/01/2023
Location : Route 60+ Sandidges Rd
City : Amherst
County : Amherst
State : Virginia
Agency : Amherst County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Daniel Scott Meadows was shot and killed at the intersection of Route 60 and Sandidges Road on 06/01/2023 by an Amherst County deputy who responded to that intersection for reports of a man acting erratically. The deputy approached Meadows, claims he pulled a machete. The deputy shot Meadows. His mother disputes this, states her son couldn't have done this. The family has been trying to get answers about what happened from police."I really think this was a needless death," she said. "And I think... I think my boy was murdered. And that's the way I feel about it."
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/15/2023
Location : US 74
City : Rockingham
County : Richmond
State : Virginia
Agency : Richmond County SO, Rockingham PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 15, 2023, a Richmond deputy attempted to traffic-stop a vehicle on U.S. 220 but the vehicle refused to stop and sped away. The deputy stayed behind the vehicle and backed off and turned his emergency equipment off. Police allege that he had stopped the pursuit and given up. The driver of the vehicle turned the 4-way flashers on and began slowing down. The deputy followed behind at a distance to see what the issue was but was allegedly not chasing. The abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.Other deputies and officers with the Rockingham PDswarmed the area and used a K-9 from Rockingham PD and soon saw a man on Walnut Ln. The man began running and police allege that he produced a gun. Police allege that the man then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yourdailyjournal.com/news/135509/man-kills-himself-following-police-chase
Brandon Lemagne
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/12/2023
Location : Route 1 and N. Kings Highway
City : Huntington
County : Fairfax
State : Virginia
Agency : Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Kenyatta Momon, Christopher Grubb
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police investigating stolen vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Fairfax County deputies investigated a UHaul believed to be stolen and found the UHaul and the driver, got into an altercation and Fairfax County deputies shot and killed him in a McDonald’s parking lot. The man had allegedly assaulted another officer and stolen his service weapon while inside a police cruiser near the intersection of Route 1 and N. Kings Highway in the Huntington area, around 4 p.m. on 05/12/2023. Bystander video showed the cruiser backing out of a gas station pump and crashing at McDonald’s. At least 18 gunshots were heard. Then another officer approached the crashed cruiser, pulled the man who was on top of the first officer out of the police car. The unnamed man was shot and killed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://twitter.com/Killmoenetwork/status/1656790962247553027?s=20
https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1219864
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/05/12/fairfax-fatal-police-shooting-identity/
https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2023/05/man-shot-and-killed-by-officers-in-fairfax-co-parking-lot/
Matthew Weber
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/09/2023
Location : Leland Rd+Lynchburg Regional Airport
City : Lynchburg
County : Campbell
State : Virginia
Agency : Amherst County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress following chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Around 4:30 a.m. on 05/09/2023, a man driving a Ford Escape was fleeing from Amherst County Sheriff's Office deputies south on US-29 at a high rate of speed. The car suddenly veered off the road and crashed. When Amherst deputies checked the vehicle, they discovered that the driver was deceased and had suffered a gunshot wound. He is believed to have committed suicide under police duress.
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Cortaz Cheatham 1 of 2
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/23/2023
Location : Falcon St
City : Hopewell
County : Harris
State : Virginia
Agency : Prince George PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Prince George PD chased a car full of teenagers to question them about a nearby shooting. Police escalated a chase until the teenagers crashed. Police said the driver, a 17-year-old male from Prince George County, and the front-seat passenger, Cortaz Cheatham, died in a crash during a high-speed police chase. The other passenger, a 16-year-old boy in the SUV’s back seat, later also died.
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Name Not Disclosed 2 of 2
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/23/2023
Location : Falcon St
City : Hopewell
County : Harris
State : Virginia
Agency : Prince George PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Prince George PDchased a car full of teenagers to question them about a nearby shooting. Police escalated a chase until the teenagers crashed. Police said the driver, a 17-year-old male from Prince George County, and the front-seat passenger, Cortaz Cheatham, died in a crash during a high-speed police chase. The other passenger, a 16-year-old boy in the SUV’s back seat, later also died.
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Ashton Jonathan Robinson
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/23/2023
Location : Bull Run Post Office Road
City : Chantilly
County : Fairfax
State : Virginia
Agency : Fauquier County Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Fauquier County deputies had been chasing Robinson after he allegedly drove away from a DWI checkpoint. Police state that he hit the Camry and drove off the road, hitting a guardrail. Later, Fauquier County PD responded to a two-car crash near the intersection of Lee Highway and Bull Run Post Office Road, finding Ashton Robinson, who had been thrown from his car and was dead.
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William E. Harver Sr.
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/14/2023
Location : 15200 block of Poorhouse Rd
City : Amelia
County : Amelia
State : Virginia
Agency : Amelia County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police while being served warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Amelia County deputies had arrived to the 15200 block of Poorhouse Road to arrest William E. Harver Sr. He reportedly locked himself in a shed and fired a shot at police. They called SWAT. After 7 hours, he emerged with 2 guns and was executed by SWAT.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wgem.com/video/2023/04/16/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting/
Tatiana N David
Age :34
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 04/06/2023
Location : I-95
City : Abducted in Fairfax County
County : Prince William
State : Virginia
Agency : Virginia State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Shot and killed during abduction, police refuse to say who shot her
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 5, a state trooper was alerted to a Jeep Cherokee that was wanted out of New York for an alleged abduction of a woman that had occurred earlier that day.The Jeep was driving south on I-95 near the Backlick Road exit in Fairfax County when the trooper pulled the driver over. The trooper made contact with the driver before returning to his patrol car where he positively identified the driver as the wanted abduction person. The trooper began walking back to the Jeep when the driver sped away, struck a guardrail, crashed near the Route 234 exit in Prince William County. The vehicle continued south on I-95.
A number of state troopers joined the chase and positioned themselves around the speeding Jeep. The Jeep reportedly eventually ran off the road near the Quantico exit, crashing into the woods. Someone was shooting from the Jeep. Police began firing back.
The abductor and the abducted passenger Tatiana David were injured. Police said the man was flown to Inova Fairfax Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. David died at the scene. Police steadfastly refuse to say who killed hostage Tatiana David, deputies or her abductor.
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James Talbert III
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/02/2023
Location : Evergreen Ave
City : Richmond
County : Henrico
State : Virginia
Agency : Whitman PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
James Talbert had shot and killed his new wife Peace Talbert. He was chased by police and shot and killed.
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Willie Dion Giles
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/25/2023
Location : 7000 block of Ark Rd
City : Sassafras
County : Gloucester
State : Virginia
Agency : Gloucester County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police when found breaking and entering
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Gloucester County deputies responded to the 7000 block of Ark Road following a report of an armed man trying to break into a home. The deputies encountered a man identified by Virginia State Police on Monday as 52-year-old Willie Dion Giles, who allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired it at the deputies. Deputies shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news.yahoo.com/man-shot-gloucester-deputies-dies-175900131.html
Denasia Shaquelle Gray
Age :28
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/22/2023
Location : Iron Bridge Road and Lewis Road
City : Petersburg
County : Chesterfield
State : Virginia
Agency : Chesterfield County Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Denasia Shaquelle Gray was riding in a car when a police chase crashed into her car, killing her. Police had chased a fleeing stolen car into her path at high speeds.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/19/2023
Location : 4000 Cox Road
City : Henrico
County : Henrico
State : Virginia
Agency : Henrico Police Department, SWAT, snipers, helicopter
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during theft investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Henrico Police arrived at the 4000 Cox Road for a possible theft of a cell phone around 4:40 p.m. Upon arriving, a juvenile boy and one woman took off, ran from the police, crossing Dominion Blvd towards Sadler Rd. Henrico PD alleges that during the chase, one of the two people fired a weapon at the officers. Police shot back, critically injuring the juvenile who later died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbc12.com/2023/03/20/teen-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-henrico/
Irvo Otieno
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/13/2023
Location : Central State Hospital
City : Richmond
County : Henrico
State : Virginia
Agency : Henrico County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Asphyxiation
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Henrico County deputies took Irvo Otieno to Central State Hospital on March 6 to admit him as a patient. Otieno died during the intake process. Police admit that he was “physically restrained” during transfer.
Otieno’s autopsy revealed that he died from asphyxiation due to extreme restraint. Ten officers were involved in the death of the unarmed man. The family is grief stricken after learning of the brutal nature of Irvo’s death and his inhumane treatment in the hours preceding his death’ Mark Krudys, an attorney for the family, said in a statement.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/video-shows-virginia-deputies-piling-175813632.html
https://www.wwnytv.com/2023/03/15/virginia-deputies-charged-mans-death-mental-hospital/
Billy James Sites
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/28/2023
Location : Route 250 Bypass+Hydraulic Rd
City : Charlottesville
County : Albemarle
State : Virginia
Agency : Charlottesville PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police went to arrest Billy James Sites on warrants and allege that he fled from them. Charlotteville PD allege that he pointed a gun at them at the Route 250 Bypass and Hydraulic Road Tuesday, February 28.They shot and killed him. No BWC can be located.
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Timothy McCree Johnson
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/22/2023
Location : 1961 Chain Bridge Rd
City : Tysons Corner
County : Fairfax
State : Virginia
Agency : Fairfax County PD
Officer(s) : Sgt. Wesley Shifflett, Ofc. James Sadler
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after alleged shoplifting of sunglasses
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Fairfax County PD responded to a report of shoplifting and found a man who fled on foot and was chased by officers. Police claim Johnson refused orders to get on the ground and he was shot and killed by Officers Wesley Shiflett and James Sadler. He had been unarmed. No sunglasses were found and it is not clear whether any shoplifting had ever taken place.
***UPDATE 10/20/2023***
Officer Wesley Shiflett was fired and was indicted on 10/12/2023 by a special grand jury for involuntary manslaughter and firearms charges in the death of Johnson. Shiflett's attorney waived the reading of the two charges, said he believes his client will be found not guilty.
Manslaughter is a Class 5 felony in Virginia. If convicted, he will face one to ten years of imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $2500.
For involuntary manslaughter, the penalty is almost exactly the same as voluntary manslaughter with maximum of ten years in state prison, plus up to a $2500 fine. However, some judges will extend leniency, and yhe may only be jailed for a maximum of one year in county jail.
A trial date has not been set so far but a jury trial is expected within nine months. This page will be updated when new information becomes available.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1184387
https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1184412
https://patch.com/virginia/mclean/police-fatally-shoot-dc-man-suspected-stealing-sunglasses-tysons
https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2023/02/1-injured-in-police-shooting-near-tysons-corner-mall/
https://apnews.com/article/virginia-police-shooting-video-48ea485a4d1370be77d73a9be04e7ada
Rebel Ray Hodges
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/12/2023
Location : Route 460+ Route 61
City : Narrows
County : Giles
State : Virginia
Agency : Giles County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Rebel R. Hodges, 35, was hunted by police for many miles at high speed in Virginia for unknown reasons until he crashed and died. A passenger was seriously injured. Police never explained publicly why this aggressive deadly hunt was undertaken.
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Ryheam Da’Mon Brown
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/02/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Lynchburg
County : Campbell
State : Virginia
Agency : Lynchburg PD
Officer(s) : John Person
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police who targeted him
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Ryheam Damon Brown, 26, was “known to police” and was chased by car, then on foot, finally shot dead by Lynchburg, VA cops. The same cop, Officer John Person,had also tried to stop him 3 weeks prior and may have targeted him.It is believed that police may have focused on him because he had a red bandanna hanging from his pants pocket, signifying gang affiliation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/02/03/suspect-shot-by-lynchburg-police-officer-after-chase/
Craig Alan Byl
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/31/2023
Location : Decathlon Drive
City : Virginia Beach
County : Virginia Beach
State : Virginia
Agency : Virginia Beach Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Craig Byl, 48, was experiencing a mental health crisis, threatened to kill himself and others when Virginia Beach SWAT arrived. He went in and out of the home with a shotgun, walked in and out and allegedly fired at police who fired back, killing him. No officers were charged.
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Kyle Adam Mills
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/26/2023
Location : 400 block of John’s Creek Rd
City : New Castle
County : VA
State : Virginia
Agency : Craig County SO,
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after “Shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Craig County deputies and Virginia State Patrol arrived at a domestic disturbance and claimed they heard gunshots inside. Kyle Mills allegedly came out of the house with a gun and was shot dead by an unknown number of officers from 2 law enforcement agencies. No officers were charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/01/26/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-craig-county/
https://wfirnews.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-in-craig-county-involves-christiansburg-man
Tilek Quailil Alston
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/22/2023
Location : I-64
City : Newport News
County : Warwick
State : Virginia
Agency : Chesapeake PD, Virginia State Police, Newport News PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash for failed traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A around midnight on Jan. 22, Chesapeake PD informed VSP that a CPD officer was chasing a Dodge Challenger on Interstate 664 towards the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel and the driver exited onto Interstate 64. While on I-64 near Jefferson Avenue, the driver lost control of the car and hit a jersey barrier, sending the car across all travel lanes and into another jersey barrier on the left side, endangering all traffic.TilekQuailil Alston, 21, was killed in the police chase. It is unknown why police undertook this dangerous chase. No officers were charged.
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Lamont Lee Lewis
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/11/2023
Location : Big Bethel +Todds Ln
City : Hampton
County : Chesapeake
State : Virginia
Agency : Chesapeake County SO, US Marshals, Virginia State Police, Norfolk PD, Newport News PD
Officer(s) : Investigator Scott Chambers
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police at high-risk traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US Marshals, Virginia State Police, Norfolk PD and Newport News PD arrived at a residence at Big Bethel and Todds Lane to arrest Lamont Lewis for the murder of his wife. During a confrontation, he was shot and investigator Scott Chamberswho is part of the U.S. Marshals Task Force was injured.No officers were charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtkr.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-in-hampton-officer-injured
Deshawn Lee Jones
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/22/2022
Location : 500 Block of Mt. Vernon
City : Portsmouth
County : Portsmouth
State : Virginia
Agency : Portsmouth PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after stabbing
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Portsmouth PD received a report about a domestic stabbing. They arrived and found a 65-year-old woman stabbed and her son holding a knife. Police shot and killed him in his home.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtkr.com/news/portsmouth-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting
Michael Christopher Cline
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/19/2022
Location : Thacker Rd
City : Mineral
County : Louisa
State : Virginia
Agency : Louisa County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers went to a residence to serve a warrant for an unspecified nonviolent offense to Michael Christopher Cline when a “scuffle” ensued. Police tasered him an unknown number of times, allege that he produced a knife and he was shot and killed.
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Michael Fredric Stevens
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/09/2022
Location : Lee Hi Acres
City : Lexington
County : Rockbridge
State : Virginia
Agency : Rockbridge County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police serving warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Deputies went to a residence in Lee Hi Acres to serve an arrest warrant. The man locked himself in a bedroom and eventually came out with a gun. He was shot and killed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.thenews-gazette.com/content/suspect-killed-after-pointing-weapon-deputies
Deshawn Whittaker
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/05/2022
Location : 655 Newtown Rd
City : Virginia Beach
County : Virginia Beach City
State : Virginia
Agency : Virginia Beach PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police got an ALPR alert that a car was stolen and initiated a traffic stop. When police tried to detain Deshawn Whitaker, he fled on foot. Police then focused on the passenger who was Whittaker’s wife and tried to arrest her. Meanwhile, Whitaker returned and allegedly pointed a gun at police and was shot and killed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtkr.com/news/man-shot-killed-by-virginia-beach-police-after-pointing-gun-at-officer
Donald Wayne Hodges
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/02/2022
Location : US-220 BUS and US 220
City : Ridgeway
County : Henry
State : Virginia
Agency : Henry County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police got a call about a man shooting at passing cars. Police arrived and shot and killed the man.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdbj7.com/2022/12/02/police-activity-closes-part-220-henry-county/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Not Disclosed
Date : 11/27/2022
Location : GarrisonvilleRd+Ripley Rd
City : Stafford
County : Stafford
State : Virginia
Agency : Stafford County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Stafford County deputies were called to a mental health crisis involving a suicidal man. Police shot and killed him, claiming they had ordered him to drop his gun and he failed to obey.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://patch.com/virginia/fredericksburg/suicidal-man-handgun-shot-killed-stafford-deputies-police
Travis W. Fields
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/22/2022
Location : I-81 Exit 32 off-ramp
City : Glade Spring
County : Washington
State : Virginia
Agency : Washington County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
For undisclosed reasons, Washington County deputies initiated a chase and Travis Fields fled, crashed and hid in the surrounding area. When police came upon him, they allege that he fired a shot and they shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-near-glade-spring/
https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/suspects-sister-speaks-about-brother-killed-in-police-incident/
Charles Dandre Boone 2 of 2
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/24/2022
Location : Lee Drive
City : redericksburg
County : Spotsylvania
State : Virginia
Agency : Fredericksburg PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police tried to pull over a vehicle they felt may have been involved in a prior crime. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase and the driver turned onto lee Drive, lost control in the turn, hit a tree and died. One other occupant of the vehicle also died. Charles Boone and Jovann Paige are the deceased. The other three occupants were transported to Mary Washington Hospital in critical condition. Their final outcome was not reported by police.
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Jovann Paige1 of 2
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/24/2022
Location : Lee Drive
City : Fredericksburg
County : Spotsylvania
State : Virginia
Agency : Fredericksburg PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police tried to pull over a vehicle they felt may have been involved in a prior crime. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase and the driver turned onto lee Drive, lost control in the turn, hit a tree and died. One other occupant of the vehicle also died. Charles Boone and Jovann Paige are the deceased. The other three occupants were transported to Mary Washington Hospital in critical condition. Their final outcome was not reported by police.
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Joseph Lee Eugene Duncan
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/24/2022
Location : Route 8+Ashby Dr
City : Stuart
County : Patrick
State : Virginia
Agency : Patrick County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash over car believed stolen
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A stolen 1987 Jeep Comanche was being chased, missed a turn and crashed, killing Joseph Lee Eugene Duncan.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdbj7.com/2022/09/24/patrick-co-pursuit-ends-fatal-crash/
https://www.btw21.com/post/28-year-old-man-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-ends-in-crash
James Lee Holley
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/13/2022
Location : Route 29
City : Pittsylvania
County : Pittsylvania
State : Virginia
Agency : Virginia State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Virginia State Police Trooper in Campbell County on Route 29 attempted to stop a Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle for reckless driving. The motorcycle sped away. The trooper chased the motorcycle into Pittsylvania County, where the motorcycle crossed into the northbound lanes of Route 29 at a high rate of speed, when it struck a 2018 International tractor-trailer, head-on.James Lee Holley, 37, of Graham, N.C., was wearing his helmet and died at the scene.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.chathamstartribune.com/news/article_4fc6dee0-34f7-11ed-af12-c7b36794c9d8.html
Jaiden Malik Carter
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/01/2022
Location : 14700 block of Fox Glove Ct
City : Woodbridge Township
County : Prince William
State : Virginia
Agency : Prince William County PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during undercover police operation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Prince William County PD conducted an undercover operation targeting Jaiden Carter. He and another man appeared and police claim that they tried to rob the undercover police and then fled in a vehicle. Police shot into the car, killing him. No video or other objective evidence can be found to corroborate the police narrative.
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Andrew T. Ainsworth
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 08/29/2022
Location : Fountaine Ave+29 Bypass
City : Charlottesville
County : Albermarle
State : Virginia
Agency : US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by US Marskals during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US Marshals targeted Andrew Ainsworth for a previous incident and allege he fled in a car. Police claim that when the car stopped, he shot at police. Police shot and killed him. It is unknown why they tried to arrest him. No bodycam or other evidence was presented by police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbc29.com/2022/08/30/vsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-along-fontaine-ave/
https://kfgo.com/2022/08/31/federal-fugitive-fatally-shot-by-police-in-virginia/