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On January 9, 2025, Marysville Police officers responded to reports of a domestic violence incident at the Costco Wholesale located at 16616 Twin Lakes Avenue. Officers encountered a male individual who reportedly presented a threat. During the encounter, officers opened fire, fatally wounding the individual. The exact details of the circumstances leading to the shooting have not yet been disclosed.
The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) is leading the investigation into the incident. The names of the individual and the officers involved have not yet been released.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

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https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-outside-costco-marysville/SNI7KPN65ZBDVGM3DNNSJZNSDA/
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/car-fire-shooting-involving-marysville-police-officer-costco/281-121e8a55-d8d4-4c73-8c85-12bdf5fd8f88
 

On 01/09/2025, Fort Lauderdale Police officers responded to a report of a fire in the 5300 block of Northwest 33rd Avenue. Upon arrival, they encountered an individual actively throwing incendiary devices near a large fire. Officers engaged the man in a confrontation and shot and killed him. The fire was extinguished without damage to nearby structures. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

https://wsvn.com/uncategorized/1-dead-following-police-involved-shooting-in-fort-lauderdale/
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/person-throwing-incendiary-devices-shot-by-officer-fort-lauderdale-police-say/

On January 9, 2024, a fatal crash occurred at the intersection of State Road 931 and East Vaile Avenue in Kokomo, Indiana, involving a Kokomo police officer. The individual was killed in the crash. The Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.

• https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana-state-police-isp-investigating-after-kokomo-police-officer-uninjured-in-fatal-crash-state-road-931-east-vaile-avenue/531-5e064098-2f01-482e-a890-f01dfa2e9ddd
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkndgB_tfrA

On January 9, 2025, in Robeson County, North Carolina, a police chase escalated, resulting in the pursued vehicle losing control and crashing, leading to at least one fatality. The North Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating itself.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/01/09/chase-robeson-county-ends-with-fatal-crash-troopers-say/

On January 9, 2025, the Memphis Police Department escalated a high-speed chase in Memphis, Tennessee, pursuing a stolen vehicle. The chase lasted until the vehicle crashed at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road, killing the driver and two passengers. The Memphis Police Department is handling the case as an internal investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 3

• https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/third-person-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-stolen-crash-at-hickory-hill-intersection-mpd/article_097496c6-9d64-11ef-a49e-97a158b50c61.html

On January 9, 2025, the Memphis Police Department escalated a high-speed chase in Memphis, Tennessee, pursuing a stolen vehicle. The chase lasted until the vehicle crashed at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road, killing the driver and two passengers. The Memphis Police Department is handling the case as an internal investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 3

• https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/third-person-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-stolen-crash-at-hickory-hill-intersection-mpd/article_097496c6-9d64-11ef-a49e-97a158b50c61.html

On January 9, 2025, the Memphis Police Department escalated a high-speed chase in Memphis, Tennessee, pursuing a stolen vehicle. The chase lasted until the vehicle crashed at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road, killing the driver and two passengers. The Memphis Police Department is handling the case as an internal investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 3

• https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/third-person-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-stolen-crash-at-hickory-hill-intersection-mpd/article_097496c6-9d64-11ef-a49e-97a158b50c61.html

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 9, 2025, the Flora Police Department conducted a traffic stop in Flora, Illinois. During the stop, the driver was fatally shot by police. The Illinois State Police are investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

• http://wnoi.com/onlinenews/wnoinews.exe?ID=53087

Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies were investigating a stolen vehicle when they encountered a man. During the confrontation, deputies shot and killed the man. The Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting.
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Total Fatalities: 1

https://www.wmix94.com/2025/01/09/stolen-vehicle-investigation-turns-deadly-in-jefferson-county/

Glendale police responded to a domestic violence call near 67th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. During the response, officers shot and killed a man who was not involved in the domestic violence incident. Another person was seriously injured in the shooting.

At this time, the identities of both the deceased individual and the injured person have not been publicly disclosed. It is unclear why the officers engaged with these individuals or how they were mistakenly identified. The Glendale Police Department is currently handling the case in internal self-investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/developing-story-glendale
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/09/glendale-police-shoot-kill-unarmed-man-not-involved-domestic-violence-call/
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/glendale/man-dead-another-seriously-hurt-after-shooting-involving-glendale-police

On 01/08/2025, at approximately 2:30 PM, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) troopers initiated a pursuit after a driver did not stop for a traffic stop after an alleged traffic violation on Highway 64 in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Police escalated a chase at high-speed that ended when the vehicle crashed into a bystander on Highway 64 and Main Street. The driver who had been chased was pronounced dead at the crash site. The bystander driver was seriously injured and sent to the hospital. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/tennessee-authorities-investigating-deadly-crash-after-chase-in-fayetteville/ar-AA1xaNCa

On January 8, 2025, the Robeson County Sheriff's Office initiated a high-speed pursuit near Pembroke, North Carolina, after attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree on Moss Neck Road, resulting in the death of passenger Mario M. Hernandez, 38. The driver and two other passengers sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 1
• Injuries: 3

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/robeson-county-pursuit-ends-deadly-170152204.html

On January 8, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. Officers encountered a man with a knife. The officers opened fire and killed the man. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: Fatalities: 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cc5-wMXyWQ

Fort Wayne Police responded to a barricade situation involving a woman with a knife at a hotel on Harris Road. During the standoff, police shot and killed the woman. An officer was injured during the incident. The Indiana State Police are investigating the shooting.
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Total Fatalities: 1
Total Injuries: 1 (Officer injured)
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https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/woman-involved-in-barricade-armed-with-knife-killed-after-shots-fired-in-fort-wayne/article_717fda9c-ce0a-11ef-b1c5-2f8e83ddd8f1.html
https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/01/08/fwpd-investigating-after-officer-hurt-suspect-killed-harris-road-hotel/

On January 7, 2025, Pensacola Police Department officers escalated a chase against a vehicle following a traffic violation. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed at high speed at the intersection of Pensacola Boulevard and Brent Lane in Pensacola, Florida, killing two people. The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation.
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REASON FOR HIGH-RISK PURSUIT: Traffic violation.
Fatalities/Injuries:
Two fatalities

http://www.northescambia.com/2025/01/two-dead-in-crash-after-fleeing-from-pensacola-police

On January 7, 2025, Pensacola Police Department officers escalated a chase against a vehicle following a traffic violation. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed at high speed at the intersection of Pensacola Boulevard and Brent Lane in Pensacola, Florida, killing two people. The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation.
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REASON FOR HIGH-RISK PURSUIT: Traffic violation.
Fatalities/Injuries:
Two fatalities

http://www.northescambia.com/2025/01/two-dead-in-crash-after-fleeing-from-pensacola-police

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

On January 7, 2025, officers from the Sanford Police Department responded to a domestic situation at 1616 Columbine Road in Sanford, North Carolina. A female victim had fled to a neighbor's house, reporting that she had been held against her will but managed to escape. Police secured the area and obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect, identified as 50-year-old David Wayne Worth, on charges of second-degree kidnapping. Upon entering the residence around 10:40 p.m., officers found Worth deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (David Wayne Worth)

https://rantnc.com/2025/01/08/police-man-shoots-self-following-domestic-situation/  

Shane Lawhorn, 43, was found dead from a gunshot wound following a vehicle chase initiated by Virginia State Police in Rockbridge County. The incident began when Lawhorn reportedly fled a traffic stop. Police escalated a chase that ended when his vehicle became disabled, and police engaged him in a shootout between Lawhorn and law enforcement officers. Lawhorn was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not disclosed whether the gunshot was self-inflicted or resulted from police gunfire. The incident is currently under investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

• https://www.wdbj7.com/2025/01/06/virginia-state-police-investigate-rockbridge-traffic-stop-death/
• https://www.wfxrtv.com/rockbridge-county/man-found-dead-by-gunshot-after-vehicle-chase-in-rockbridge-county/

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/

A man was fatally shot by law enforcement officers in Evansville, Indiana, at the conclusion of a manhunt. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office reported that officers located the man after he allegedly fled earlier in the day. When confronted, the man reportedly displayed a weapon. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

https://news.wnin.org/2025-01-06/manhunt-ends-with-suspect-shot-dead

Peoria police officers shot and killed a man near 91st Avenue and Grand Avenue while attempting to arrest him. Officers mistakenly identified the man as a suspect in a previous incident. The individual was later confirmed not to be the person police were seeking. The incident is under investigation by the Peoria Police Department.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/01/06/man-dead-after-police-involved-shooting-officer-put-leave-officials-say/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-killed-police-shooting-mistaken-another-person-peoria-pd

A man was fatally shot by an off-duty Atlanta police officer working security at a business on Lee Street near Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard SW. According to authorities, the man reportedly entered the business armed with an assault-style rifle. The off-duty officer confronted the individual, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The man was shot and pronounced dead at the scene. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating the incident, with additional oversight from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

• https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/west-end-atlanta-shooting-retired-fulton-county-deputy-shot

On January 6, 2025, a 15-year-old male stole a Sandy Springs police car from an officer’s driveway in Forsyth County, Georgia. Forsyth County Sheriff's deputies located the vehicle near Peachtree Parkway and Sharon Road and initiated a pursuit. The chase concluded near South Forsyth High School when deputies employed a "box-in" maneuver to stop the car, which then collided with a Forsyth County patrol vehicle. Upon approaching the stopped vehicle, deputies found the teenager unresponsive with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
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Fatalities/Injuries:
One fatality

https://thegeorgiasun.com/crime/teen-dies-after-stolen-police-car-chase-in-forsyth-county/

On January 6, 2025, a 16-year-old male student from Lee County High School was on the road near Ledo Road and Nottingham Way. The Lee County Sheriff's Office actively chased a motorcycle at high speed until it crashed into the bystander vehicle, killing the 16-year-old student. The student was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Fatal Pursuit:
Traffic violation
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Fatalities/Injuries:
One bystander fatality.
Investigation:
This case is being handled by internal self-investigation by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

https://www.walb.com/2025/01/07/lee-co-student-dies-man-arrested-after-fleeing-deputies-motorcycle/

On 01/06/2025, Jesus Rubio, 28, was stopped by New Mexico State Police officers in Hobbs, New Mexico, at 209 Marland Street. Police allege that Rubio walked toward the officers and raised his arm "as if pointing a firearm." Officers opened fire, killing Rubio. No firearm was recovered at the scene, and Rubio was later determined to be unarmed. NMSP is conducting an internal self-investigation.

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/1-killed-after-nmsp-officer-involved-shooting-in-hobbs/
https://gallupsun.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19677:staff-reports&catid=175:public-safety-&Itemid=602

Umatilla Tribal Police attempted to stop a vehicle for unspecified reasons. The chase ended when the pursued vehicle left the roadway and crashed. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances leading to the pursuit and the crash remain under investigation. Tribal police have requested information from the public regarding the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

• https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/umatilla-tribal-police-seeking-information-about-high-speed-chase-that-lead-to-the-death-of/article_5976aa54-cca0-11ef-bd8d-83bc481b57cb.html

Marshall County deputies chased a vehicle at high speed until it crashed on Highway 72 near Cayce Road in Marshall County. The circumstances prompting the chase and the identity of the man are not disclosed. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and other authorities are handling an internal investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

• https://wreg.com/news/a-big-boom-witness-recounts-deadly-marshall-county-car-crash/

On January 5, 2025, Rock Island police officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers attempted to detain 21-year-old Jakarta Jackson for unknown reasons. Jackson tried to drive away, dragging an officer in the process. He was shot and pronounced dead in the street. An autopsy conducted in Rockford determined the cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds.
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Friends and family of Jackson have expressed disbelief and sorrow over the incident. They describe him as a responsible young father who was not involved in any criminal activities. Protests have been held outside the Rock Island Police Department, with supporters seeking justice and transparency regarding the circumstances of his death.
The Rock Island County Integrity Task Force is conducting an investigation into the shooting. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crKLQExUOHA
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/heavy-police-presence-in-rock-island-part-of-12th-street-blocked-off/

Jonathan Terrell Hayes, 45, was fatally shot by Moline police officers in the 1600 block of South Shore Drive in Moline, Illinois. Officers were responding to reports of an armed individual. During the confrontation, Hayes was shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Rock Island County Coroner has confirmed the cause of death as gunshot wounds. The incident remains under investigation by the Moline Police Department and the Rock Island County Integrity Task Force.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

• https://www.kwqc.com/2025/01/06/coroner-identifies-victim-releases-cause-death-police-involved-shooting/

On January 5, 2025, the Marshall County Sheriff's Department escalated a chase for unknown reasons that led to a high-speed pursuit ending in a fatal crash at the intersection of US 78 and MS 309 in Byhalia, Mississippi. The vehicle being chased collided with another car at the intersection, killing the driver and one passenger of the pursuit vehicle. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Total fatalities/injuries: 3 fatalities

https://www.news-herald.net/news/state/2-dead-2-seriously-injured-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-crash-in-byhalia-sheriff-says/article_23628d32-15ee-5cf5-b07d-6203e312f294.html

California Highway Patrol officers pursued motorcyclist Ryan Nelson, 23, in Bakersfield until he crashed and died. Officers had attempted a traffic stop for undisclosed reasons, but the high-speed chase began when Nelson did not stop. The California Highway Patrol is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality

https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/coroner-ids-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-during-chp-pursuit/

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a barricaded individual in a residential area of Conifer. A standoff ensued, leading to a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. After several hours of negotiation attempts, deputies entered the residence and discovered the individual deceased from an apparent suicide. The shelter-in-place order was lifted following the conclusion of the incident. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the standoff and death.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality

https://hoodline.com/2025/01/conifer-community-shaken-as-standoff-ends-in-suspect-s-apparent-suicide-shelter-in-place-lifted/

On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.

https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.

https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.

https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

Officers responded to a disturbance involving a weapon at a residence on Zachary's Keep Court. Upon arrival, they heard screams from multiple individuals, including children, inside the home. As the door opened, they observed Ndimubandi armed with a knife. When officers attempted to communicate with him, Ndimubandi moved toward them with the knife, prompting an officer to discharge their firearm in self-defense, striking him. Ndimubandi was transported to a local hospital, where he died.
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is conducting an independent review of the incident.

https://abc45.com/news/local/officer-shoots-man-armed-with-knife-after-disturbance-at-home-winston-salem-police-say
https://www.wral.com/story/man-in-critical-condition-after-being-shot-by-winston-salem-police-officer/21794129/
 

On January 5, 2025, Wilkinson County Sheriff's deputies pursued a suspect with outstanding warrants. During the high-speed chase, deputies executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, causing the vehicle to crash. Stephen Dean, the passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent review of the incident, as per protocol in cases involving fatalities during law enforcement actions.

https://www.wilkinsoncounty.net/sheriffs-office/

On January 5, 2025, Knox County Sheriff's Office deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in the 7800 block of Sevierville Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee. During the operation, deputies encountered 18-year-old Daevon Montez Saint-Germain, who allegedly displayed a firearm. SWAT deputies opened fire, killing him. His grandmother, who was in the home, disputes the police narrative and states that he was asleep when police barged in and killed him. His family stated that he was graduating from high school and had bought a box truck and was excited about starting his own business as a delivery driver.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/kcso-officers-kill-suspect-while-serving-search-warrant-in-south-knox-county/51-ab612070-2a9f-4177-8e8a-e214dfdbc269
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/family-of-18-year-old-killed-by-knox-county-deputies-speaks/51-f6410e80-ae7b-4738-8ca2-f404805bc007