Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Kenneth Lee Sikes
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/03/2022
Location : Eastland Road off Lott Road
City : Pritchard
County : Mobile
State : Alabama
Agency : Mobile County SO, US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police while serving arrest warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office and US Marshals were looking for Kenneth Lee Sykes with an arrest warrant with the intention of arresting him for drug use while on probation for past drug issues. He was apparently afraid to come out of a trailer and police forced him out by firing gas canisters. He tried to flee and police claim that he walked towards them and had a knife. They shot and killed him. He reportedly was mentally ill. Claims by police cannot be verified as US Marshals virtually never provide bodycam video or other evidence.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/authorities-fugitive-shot-killed-after-standoff-in-mobile-co/
Russell Dufault
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/27/2022
Location : North Main St
City : Woonsocket
County : Providence
State : Rhode Island
Agency : Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force, US Marshals
Officer(s) : Gregory DeMarco, Theodore Gibbons
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police serving warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force in US Marshals jointly tried to arrest Russell Dufault on a warrant. He fled and was shot and killed.
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Robert L. Wright
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/07/2022
Location : E Pine Log Rd/Charleston Hwy
City : Aiken
County : Aiken
State : South Carolina
Agency : ATF, US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police serving warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
ATF and US Marshals chased the vehicle of Robert Wright until he crashed. Police shot and killed him. Details are unknown as these were federal agencies who do not abide by transparency.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjbf.com/news/crime-news/federal-agent-involved-shooting-in-aiken/
https://www.wrdw.com/2022/04/07/sled-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-aiken-county/
Christopher C. Hutson
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/04/2022
Location : 600 block of Runnion Street
City : Newport
County : Cocke
State : Tennessee
Agency : US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police serving arrest warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US arshals were looking for Christopher Hudson for whom they had an arrest warrant for a previous crime. When they found him, they state that he had a gun and fled on foot. They found him behind a residence, and a fight with a deputy arshall ensued. The Marshall shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/victims-shooter-in-scott-county-double-homicide-identified/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/24/2022
Location : Tamarac complex
City : Fort Lauderale
County : Broward
State : Florida
Agency : US Marshals, Ft. Lauderdale PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Drowned
Event : Drowned during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US Marshals were at the Tamarac complex to arrest a landscaper at his job fora beating and carjacking on previous occasion. As police tried to arrest him for armed kidnapping, he jumped into a canal and drowned.
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Alberto Rodriguez Jr.
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/16/2022
Location : 6620 North Freeway
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Pasadena PD, US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US arshals and Pasadena PD arrived to arrest Alberto Rodriguez for bond forfeiture regarding a previous homicide situation. They claim that he reached for a weapon and officers from both agencies fired and killed him.
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Terrell Russell
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/10/2022
Location : 3300 block of S Robertson St
City : New Orleans
County : New Orleans
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Agency : US Marshals, New Orleans PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
New Orleans PD and US marshals attempted to arrest Terrell Russell at his home. They claimed that he opened the door with a gun. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_5fb25146-93f7-11ec-870f-6bef340d4953.html
Andrew John
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Native Alaskan
Date : 02/05/2022
Location : Not Disclosed
City : Aniak
County : Bethel Census Area
State : Alaska
Agency : US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US Marshals shot and killed Andrew John after he shot and injured a Marshal who tried to arrest him.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/10/2022
Location : Bass Pro Shop at 7700 Victoria Gardens Ln
City : Rancho Cucamonga
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : US Marshals, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Attempted murder
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US Marshals and San Bernardino County deputies located a man in a vehicle in a parking lot. Police allege that he refused to exit the vehicle. Police fired beanbags and allege the individual got out of the car armed with a knife. Police shot and killed him. The man was never publicly identified.
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JD Lane
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/05/2022
Location : 4200 block of N. Ben Jordan Street
City : Victoria
County : Victoria
State : Texas
Agency : US Marshals
Officer(s) : Max Hernandez
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force traffic-stopped JD Javier Lane, believing him to have a warrant for unlawful possession of a gun. He fled on foot and was shot and killed. No other accounts can be found to verify the official story.
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Terrance Marquise Dogan
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/16/2021
Location : I-55 and West McLemore Avenue
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Arkansas State Police, U.S. Marshals
Officer(s) : Trooper Spencer Morris
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/16/2021, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Trooper Spencer Morris of the Arkansas State Police, along with U.S. Marshals, initiated a pursuit of a vehicle matching the description of one associated with a man wanted on felony warrants from South Carolina. Trooper Morris escalated the chase in West Memphis, Arkansas, and continued in Memphis, Tennessee, during which, at least one of the occupants of the vehicle fired shots at the officers, striking Trooper Morris. He returned fire, killing both occupants of the vehicle identified as 27-year-old Terrence Marquise and 18-year-old John H. Taylor. Trooper Morris was transferred to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released. An investigation is being conducted.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities, 1 injury
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/arkansas-state-police-trooper-shot-memphis-suspect-crime/522-d136a33b-c48c-4b0b-9ee0-091ca7f1b348
https://wreg.com/news/local/i-55-closed-after-driver-crashes-under-bridge/
https://katv.com/news/local/authorities-identify-2-men-shot-dead-by-arkansas-trooper-12-20-2021
John H. Taylor
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/16/2021
Location : I-55 and West McLemore Avenue
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Arkansas State Police
Officer(s) : Trooper Spencer Morris
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/16/2021, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Trooper Spencer Morris of the Arkansas State Police, along with U.S. Marshals, initiated a pursuit of a vehicle matching the description of one associated with a suspect wanted on felony warrants from South Carolina. Trooper Morris escalated the chase in West Memphis, Arkansas, and continued in Memphis, Tennessee. During which, at least one of the occupants of the vehicle fired shots at the officers, striking Trooper Morris. He returned fire, killing both occupants of the vehicle identified as 27-year-old Terrence Marquise and 18-year-old John H. Taylor. Trooper Morris was transferred to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released. An investigation is being conducted.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities, 1 injury
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/arkansas-state-police-trooper-shot-memphis-suspect-crime/522-d136a33b-c48c-4b0b-9ee0-091ca7f1b348
https://wreg.com/news/local/i-55-closed-after-driver-crashes-under-bridge/
https://katv.com/news/local/authorities-identify-2-men-shot-dead-by-arkansas-trooper-12-20-2021
Donta R. Stewart
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/08/2021
Location : 2700 block of Fourseasons Drive
City : Columbus
County : Franklin
State : Ohio
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service (Officer(s): Not Disclosed)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/08/2021, members of the U.S. Marshals Service's Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) served an arrest warrant for a person wanted for aggravated robbery at a residence in the 2700 block of Fourseasons Drive in Columbus, Ohio.
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While the individual named in the warrant was being taken into custody, 18-year-old Donta R. Stewart, who was not involved in the warrant, allegedly began firing at officers from a nearby closet, striking a deputy U.S. Marshal in the upper torso. Officers opened fire, critically injuring Stewart. He was transported to Mount Carmel Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The injured deputy was taken to Grant Medical Center in stable condition and was expected to survive.
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The Franklin County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau, with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, conducted an investigation into the incident. In November 2022, a Franklin County grand jury cleared the officers involved.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
• Fatalities: 1 (Donta R. Stewart)
• Injuries: 1 (Deputy U.S. Marshal)
Last Update: 12/30/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/officer-shot-man-dead-in-southeast-columbus/530-32c539e8-495e-4448-9413-04bdb44a55b2
• https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/suspect-killed-in-southeast-columbus-shootout-identified/
• https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/suspect-killed-in-shooting-that-injured-marshals-deputy-identified
• https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/no-indictment-for-u-s-marshals-agents-involved-in-deadly-2021-columbus-shootout/
Kelly Vaughn (aka Kelly Griffin)
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/23/2021
Location : LA-700 and Shelly Road
City : Kaplan
County : Vermilion
State : Louisiana
Agency : Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 23, 2021, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle near the intersection of LA-700 and Shelly Road in Kaplan, Louisiana, due to the rider not wearing a helmet. The motorcyclist, identified as 43-year-old Kelly Vaughn (also known as Kelly Griffin), did not provide identification and reportedly gave false information regarding his identity. Police alleged that he retrieved a handgun from his saddlebag; however, they admitted that he did not threaten them. Officers drew their firearms, and Vaughn fled on foot into a dense grassy field. Law enforcement established a perimeter, and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office Special Response Team, along with Louisiana State Police, deployed aerial drones to locate him. Negotiators demanded his surrender, but Vaughn responded by firing shots at the drones and stated he would end his life rather than be taken to jail. At approximately 4:24 p.m., many hours after the standoff began, Vaughn died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during the SWAT standoff. It is unknown whether he had committed any crimes, as police did not comment further.
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TOTAL FATALITIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Kelly Vaughn)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/man-wanted-us-marshals-office-181337223.html
https://www.gueydantoday.com/news/vermilion-parish-sheriffs-deputies-attempt-capture-federal-fugitive-ends-fugitive-taking-his
https://shreveportmag.com/montana-fugitive-takes-his-own-life-following-traffic-stop-in-louisiana
Joseph Burciaga
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/22/2021
Location : 700 block N Sunset Ave
City : West Covina
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : West Covina Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during warrant service
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/22/2021, U.S. Marshals were attempting to serve an arrest warrant in the 700 block of N Sunset Avenue in West Covina, California. According to law enforcement, the individual ran from officers and allegedly produced a firearm. A West Covina police officer assigned to the U.S. Marshals Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force opened fire, killing the individual.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/west-covina-police-shooting-11-22-21/
• https://www.latimes.com/california/story/west-covina-police-shooting-november-2021
• https://abc7.com/west-covina-shooting-u-s-marshals-task-force-incident/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/12/2021
Location : E Buckeye Rd and Sky Harbor Cir S
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 12, 2021, U.S. Marshals attempted to arrest a man who had an active warrant for a parole violation in connection with an assault and rape in California. The fugitive was also wanted for a murder in Los Angeles. As deputy marshals approached, the man allegedly opened fire on them, leading to a return of gunfire from the officers. The fugitive was shot and killed during the exchange.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/04/2021
Location : 2260 Langley Avenue
City : Pensacola
County : Escambia
State : Florida
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 4, 2021, U.S. deputy marshals attempted to serve a warrant on a man who had two outstanding warrants for armed burglaries and felony firearm charges. As deputies approached the man, he allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot and killed himself.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://weartv.com/news/local/breaking-shooting-at-golden-corral-in-pensacola
Cody James Herman
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 10/06/2021
Location : 3722 Clairmont Street
City : Racine
County : Racine
State : Wisconsin
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 6, 2021, U.S. Marshals attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Cody James Herman, who was wanted for charges including aggravated assault and weapons violations. As officers approached the home, they were fired upon, resulting in one agent being shot and wounded. Officers fell back, and negotiations began. Several children and adults exited the residence, and after continued negotiations, police entered the home and found Herman dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Thomas "Tom" Sharkey
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/05/2021
Location : 3300 block Alouette Circle
City : Fort Myers
County : Lee
State : Florida
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Tom Sharkey was wanted for questioning regarding the murder of his wife, 26-year-old Alexis Sharkey. He was found shot in the head inside his daughter's Fort Myers home. At approximately 10 p.m., police initially spoke with Sharkey, but he ran upstairs and shot and killed himself.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/husband-wanted-instagram-influencer-murder-174540552.html
Thomas "Tom" Sharkey
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/05/2021
Location : 3300 block Alouette Cir
City : Fort Myers
County : Lee
State : Florida
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 5, 2021, Thomas "Tom" Sharkey, 50, was wanted for questioning in connection with the murder of his wife, 26-year-old Alexis Sharkey. At around 10 p.m., law enforcement officers were able to briefly speak with him inside his daughter's Fort Myers home. Shortly afterward, Sharkey ran upstairs and shot and killed himself.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/husband-wanted-instagram-influencer-murder-174540552.html
Daniel Garcia
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/05/2021
Location : West Point Rd & Greenwood Drive
City : Corpus Christi
County : Nueces
State : Texas
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 5, 2021, U.S. deputy marshals were serving an arrest warrant on 43-year-old Daniel Garcia in a parking lot near the Whispering Wind apartment complex in Corpus Christi, Texas. During the operation, Garcia was shot and killed. It was reported that Garcia was unarmed at the time of the shooting.
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James Michael Farris
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/01/2021
Location : 9700 block Berry Meadow Way
City : Soddy-Daisy
County : Tennessee
State : Tennessee
Agency : Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 1, 2021, officers from multiple agencies, including the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Chattanooga Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service, Soddy-Daisy Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, were searching for 27-year-old James Michael Farris, who had been added to the TBI Most Wanted list earlier that day. Farris was wanted in connection with the murder of Frederick Williams, who was shot on September 29, 2021. Officers located Farris in a wooded area behind the 9700 block of Berry Meadow Way in Soddy-Daisy. He reportedly had a firearm and pointed it at officers, prompting a Hamilton County deputy to fire his weapon, striking Farris. Farris was transported to a Chattanooga hospital, where he died from his injuries. No officers were injured during the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://tbinewsroom.com/2021/10/01/tbi-agents-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-hamilton-county-3/
https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/10/1/435926/Murder-Suspect-Is-Fatally-Shot-By.aspx
https://www.wkrn.com/news/tbi-investigates-hamilton-county-officer-involved-shooting/
Dedrick Jamon James
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/15/2021
Location : 6 Vinewood Place
City : Rochester
County : Monroe
State : New York
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during altercation with police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On September 15, 2021, members of a U.S. Marshals' task force attempted to serve an arrest warrant at 6 Vinewood Place in Rochester, New York, for 24-year-old Dedrick Jamon James. As officers attempted to apprehend him, James allegedly returned back into the residence and struggled with officers.
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During the struggle, a round from James' handgun was discharged and struck him in the upper body, fatally wounding him. According to police, the gunshot wound resulted in James' death.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2021/09/15/rochester-man-dies-after-struggling-with-marshals/8330285002/
• https://www.wxxinews.org/crime/2021-09-15/man-dies-after-officers-struggle-during-arrest-attempt-in-rochester
• https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/rochester-man-dies-during-arrest-attempt-by-us-marshals/3254686/
Robert P. Uhler
Age :56
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/27/2021
Location : 130 Eagles View Lane
City : Westfield
County : Tioga
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Robert Uhler was found guilty of numerous incidents of child, sexual abuse. During an attempt to arrest him, he reportedly pulled a gun when US Marshals found him. One or more marshals open fire, killing him.
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Losardo Lucas
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/27/2021
Location : 1655 Sibley Blvd
City : Calumet City
County : Cook
State : Illinois
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 27, 2021, Losardo Lucas, 55, was wanted for multiple warrants, including charges of murder and attempted murder. U.S. Marshals entered a business in a strip mall where Lucas was located. Upon encountering the officers, Lucas allegedly pointed a pistol at officers more than once. In response, two officers opened fire, fatally shooting Lucas.
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Justin Patrick Powell
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/13/2021
Location : 6901 Security Boulevard
City : Baltimore
County : Baltimore
State : Maryland
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/13/2021, the U.S. Marshals Service responded to a call for duty at Security Square Mall. Officers saw a man holding a gun. The man fired multiple shots. Officers opened fire. The individual was pronounced deceased at a hospital. The Baltimore County Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident, with involvement from the Baltimore Police Department's Special Investigations Response Team for the internal investigation regarding the officer-involved shooting.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-officers-injured-suspect-killed-at-security-square-mall/
• https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/wanted-murder-suspect-killed-by-police-two-officers-injured
• https://apnews.com/article/shootings-baltimore-fdc2331eedbf6986e5e5ce4e6f9ccc31
• https://abcnews.go.com/US/baltimore-police-officers-shot/story?id=78816142
• https://baltimorewitness.org/homicide-suspect-killed-in-police-involved-shooting-in-baltimore-county/
Levontaye White
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/09/2021
Location : 100 block South Kilpatrick Avenue
City : Chicago
County : Cook
State : Illinois
Agency : Chicago Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Officers Cameron Mays, Nicholas Esquivel, Joseph Napoleon, and Deputy U.S. Marshal Justin McCloud
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 9, 2021, members of the Great Lakes Regional Task Force, including Chicago police officers, U.S. marshals, and Cook County deputies, attempted to apprehend 34-year-old Klevontaye White, who was wanted on multiple warrants, including charges of aggravated sexual assault with a firearm and escape from electronic monitoring. The task force located White in his vehicle on South Kilpatrick Avenue in Chicago. When officers approached, White allegedly pointed a firearm at them. In response, Officers Mays, Esquivel, and Napoleon, along with Deputy U.S. Marshal McCloud, discharged their weapons, fatally wounding White. Three officers were hospitalized for observation but were not injured.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality (suspect), 3 Injuries (officers)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-police-copa-video-west-garfield-park/10928363/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/video-shows-tense-moments-of-police-shooting-with-cops-yelling-to-stay-clear-as-they-fire-dozens-of-rounds-at-suspect/2579031/
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-police-west-garfield-park-officer/10874335/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/01/2021
Location : 13300 block West Catharpin Road
City : Spotsylvania Courthouse
County : Spotsylvania
State : Virginia
Agency : Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Suicide under police duress
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 1, 2021, Spotsylvania deputies, Orange officers, and deputy U.S. Marshals went to a home to arrest a man wanted on probation violation charges from Dinwiddie and Colonial Heights, as well as pending gun- and theft-related charges in Orange County and Spotsylvania. Upon police arrival, the man allegedly fired multiple shots at officers. A deputy returned fire before the man barricaded himself inside the house. Police spent several hours attempting to negotiate with the man, but he reportedly started a fire inside the house, which resulted in his death from burns and smoke inhalation.
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Jeremy Andrew Nelson
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/30/2021
Location : Garden Drive and Patty Lane
City : Florence
County : Boone
State : Kentucky
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not specified
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 30, 2021, U.S. Marshals attempted to serve multiple arrest warrants for 33-year-old Jeremy Andrew Nelson at a residence on Garden Drive in Florence, Kentucky. Upon contact, Nelson allegedly fired a weapon at the officers. A brief standoff ensued, during which Nelson reportedly displayed a firearm again. In response, officers discharged their weapons, fatally wounding Nelson. The incident is under investigation by the Kentucky State Police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcpo.com/news/state/state-kentucky/police-identify-man-killed-by-u-s-marshals-in-florence
https://www.wtvq.com/victim-named-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-boone-county/
Chad Necessary
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/24/2021
Location : 5505 River Creek Drive
City : Washington
County : Pitt
State : North Carolina
Agency : Pitt County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Doug Dolenti
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 24, 2021, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Pitt County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 5505 River Creek Drive in Washington, North Carolina. Deputies encountered 48-year-old Chad Necessary, who was reportedly armed with multiple firearms. During the encounter, Necessary allegedly pointed a loaded gun at one deputy and then at his wife. Believing that Necessary was about to shoot his wife, Deputy Doug Dolenti discharged his firearm, striking Necessary three times: once in the hip, once in the thigh, and once in the torso.
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During the altercation, Necessary turned his weapon on himself and fired a single gunshot to his head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were injured. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation reviewed the incident, including body-worn camera footage and witness statements. An autopsy confirmed four gunshot wounds, including the self-inflicted shot. The Pitt County District Attorney's Office concluded the use of deadly force was justified under North Carolina law, and no charges were filed against the deputies.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:Fatality (Chad Necessary)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/i-heard-like-a-lot-of-banging-witnesses-describe-scary-moments-as-u-s-marshals-shoot-kill-murder-suspect-at-nc-walmart/
• https://www.wral.com/story/murder-suspect-shot-by-u-s-marshals-outside-whiteville-walmart/19741929/
• https://www.facebook.com/wectnews/posts/breaking-us-marshals-were-justified-in-the-june-24-fatal-shooting-of-a-pender-co/10158539245588129/
• https://www.facebook.com/WNCNTV/posts/10159979977039750/
• https://vimarsana.com/article/pender-county-murder-suspect-shot-killed-at-whiteville-walmart-55495
• https://www.facebook.com/brunswickbeacon/posts/the-pender-county-sheriffs-office-has-issued-a-murder-warrant-for-william-dean-h/10159573396068454/
• https://apnews.com/article/nc-state-wire-27d7eb87bd789b667099fa8c51e3cefa
• https://es-la.facebook.com/MattBennettNews/videos/district-attorney-jon-david-has-confirmed-the-man-shot-and-killed-by-us-marshals/3064159153814688/
• https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/murder-suspect-shot-killed-by-u-s-marshals-at-columbus-county-walmart/
• https://www.facebook.com/whiteville/posts/2991933184373117/
William Dean Hewett
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/24/2021
Location : Columbus Corners Drive
City : Whiteville
County : Columbus
State : North Carolina
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 24, 2021, U.S. deputy marshals attempted to arrest 54-year-old William Dean Hewett, who was wanted on a first-degree murder warrant from Pender County Sheriff's Office in connection with the death of Brandy Lynn Price. The arrest took place in the parking lot of a Walmart on Columbus Corners Drive in Whiteville, North Carolina. During the encounter, Hewett allegedly produced a firearm, prompting officers to discharge their weapons, fatally wounding him. The incident was investigated by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and it was determined that the officers' use of deadly force was legally justified.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wwaytv3.com/sbi-investigating-reports-of-a-shooting-at-whiteville-walmart/
Deonte Rashad Calhoun
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/08/2021
Location : Macon Road ramp off Interstate 185 South
City : Columbus
County : Muscogee
State : Georgia
Agency : Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia State Patrol, U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/08/2021, 26-year-old Deonte Rashad Calhoun was shot and killed by law enforcement following a vehicle pursuit that began in Crisp County and ended in Columbus, Georgia. Authorities said deputies attempted to stop Calhoun during a traffic stop, and he fled in a vehicle. After the chase entered Muscogee County, the vehicle crashed near the Macon Road exit off Interstate 185 South. When Calhoun exited and attempted to flee on foot, members of the Georgia State Patrol and U.S. Marshals Service opened fire, killing him. Investigators said Calhoun was wanted on multiple warrants. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/crime/article251988108.html
https://valdostatoday.com/news-2/region/2021/06/wanted-ga-man-involved-in-officer-shooting-during-foot-pursuit/
https://www.walb.com/2021/06/08/gbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-columbus/
Gary Anthony Creek
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/08/2021
Location : 8085 Adair Ln
City : Sandy Springs
County : DeKalb
State : Georgia
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 8, 2021, Gary Anthony Creek, 39, was wanted on multiple warrants, including charges of first-degree murder in connection with the death of Brandy Price. U.S. deputy marshals located Creek at an apartment complex on Adair Lane in Sandy Springs, Georgia. During a standoff, Creek allegedly produced a firearm. After a brief exchange, he was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/gary-creek-triple-c-dead-barricade/
https://www.aol.com/news/accused-gang-leader-dies-suicide-181504480.html
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/indicted-gang-leader-gary-creek-killed-himself-during-standoff-in-atlanta-ajc
Winston Boogie Smith Jr.
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/03/2021
Location : 1400 block W. Lake Street
City : Minneapolis
County : Hennepin
State : Minnesota
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service, Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 3, 2021, members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force attempted to arrest 32-year-old Winston Boogie Smith Jr. on an outstanding warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The arrest took place in a parking ramp near West Lake Street in Minneapolis. During the encounter, Smith was reportedly uncooperative and produced a handgun. Officers fired at Smith, fatally wounding him. The incident led to protests and civil unrest in the Minneapolis area. An investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension concluded that the officers' use of deadly force was legally justified.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://knsiradio.com/2021/06/09/bca-asks-public-for-footage-of-officer-involved-shooting/
Clayton Wayne Barbee
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/02/2021
Location : 2953 Willafa Woods Road
City : Cartwright
County : Bryan
State : Oklahoma
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police during fugitive apprehension
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 2, 2021, U.S. Marshals shot and killed 28-year-old Clayton Wayne Barbee in Cartwright, Oklahoma. Barbee was wanted on multiple counts from several counties in Texas and Oklahoma, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed by authorities.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://copblaster.com/blast/39155/clayton-wayne-barbee-killed-by-u-s-marshals-service
Arnold Frazier Hager Jr.
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/28/2021
Location : 7800 block Jones Road
City : Jacksonville
County : Duval
State : Florida
Agency : Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, along with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, went to a trailer to attempt to arrest Arnold Frazier Hager Jr. Hager was wanted for eight counts of sexual battery on a child in Maryland. When officers arrived, they used a PA system to order Hager to exit the trailer. Hager fired a gun from the trailer before coming out with a black semiautomatic handgun in his hand. Officers from FDLE and JSO shot and killed him.
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Benjamin James Bennett
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/26/2021
Location : 1454 Union St
City : Manchester
County : Hillsborough
State : New Hampshire
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service, Manchester Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/26/2021, an hours-long standoff occurred at 1454 Union Street in Manchester, New Hampshire. Benjamin James Bennett had barricaded himself inside the home, leading to a heavy police presence, including the U.S. Marshals Service and Manchester Police Department. Gunfire was reported during the standoff. When police eventually entered the home, they found Bennett deceased, having reportedly killed himself with a gun.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.unionleader.com/news/safety/man-found-dead-in-manchester-after-hours-long-standoff/article_1d5f05d1-c0c8-5c92-929c-44f3bdf77fd3.html
• https://www.wmur.com/article/man-found-dead-following-manchester-police-standoff/36642893
• https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2021/05/26/man-found-dead-manchester-police-standoff/
Samuel Roberto Pleasant Sr.
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/13/2021
Location : 1913 Poage Ave
City : Killeen
County : Bell
State : Texas
Agency : United States Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/13/2021, members of the United States Marshals Service attempted to arrest Samuel Roberto Pleasant Sr. at a residence on Poage Avenue in Killeen, Texas, on a federal probation violation warrant. During the arrest attempt, officers shot Pleasant under circumstances that were not fully explained in public reporting. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Family members later stated they were seeking answers about how the arrest escalated to lethal force.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kdhnews.com/news/local/son-of-killeen-man-demands-answers-after-father-died-in-police-shooting/article_6a2b443e-be64-11eb-bb5c-8760574cafad.html
https://kdhnews.com/news/local/almost-a-month-later-still-few-details-about-death-of-killeen-man-during-police-involved/article_cc2c054a-c55f-11eb-900a-afe113baf520.html
Douglas Barton
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/09/2021
Location : 200 North Hampton Road
City : Bethel Township
County : Clark
State : Ohio
Agency : United States Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 04/09/2021, United States Marshals shot and killed 50 year old Douglas Barton during an attempted arrest at a residence on North Hampton Road in Bethel Township. Marshals went to the location to arrest Barton on an active warrant related to threats made against a retired judge. During the arrest attempt, marshals opened fire and killed Barton at the scene. Authorities stated the shooting occurred during the arrest operation.
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Douglas C. Barton
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/09/2021
Location : 300 block North Hampton Road
City : Springfield
County : Clark
State : Ohio
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 9, 2021, U.S. Deputy Marshals responded to a residence on the 300 block of North Hampton Road in Springfield, Ohio, at sunrise to arrest 50-year-old Douglas C. Barton. Barton was wanted for allegedly threatening a judge.
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According to authorities, Barton fired a weapon at the officers during the encounter. An officer returned fire, fatally shooting Barton.