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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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/02/23/landscaper-nearly-drowns-witnesses-say-he-was-fleeing-cops/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/02/16/suspect-shot-at-north-freeway-motel-while-officials-issued-felony-warrant-authorities-say/

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/suspect-shot-by-police-houston-express-inn/285-7eb2d5b2-c165-4300-b1cd-766330a79ed6

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/2-men-free-from-jail-on-bond-are-shot-killed-in-separate-police-shootings

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

State :

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.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/1-killed-shootout-new-orleans-police/289-b34403cc-e161-4118-9440-5c00b1df43ad

https://www.fox8live.com/2022/02/14/murder-suspect-killed-last-week-standoff-with-nopd-identified-by-coroner/

https://www.fox8live.com/2022/02/22/nopd-us-marshals-provide-update-fatal-shooting-murder-suspect-central-city/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2022/02/05/law-enforcement-officers-shoot-and-kill-aniak-man-after-he-shoots-deputy-us-marshal-troopers-say/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/california/35972-suspect-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-rancho-cucamonga-san-bernardino-county-sheriff-department-reports

https://www.dailybulletin.com/2022/01/10/armed-man-killed-in-law-enforcement-shooting-in-rancho-cucamonga-parking-lot/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/authorities-id-man-killed-by-us-marshals-official-during-victoria-traffic-stop/article_9d7031c4-6f67-11ec-b242-238920948e8c.html

https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/updated-deputy-u-s-marshal-wont-be-charged-in-unarmed-mans-shooting-death/article_1a479c08-c4e7-11ec-8d84-57f9911f59bd.html

https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/rangers-investigating-fatal-victoria-shooting-involving-us-marshals-official-w-video/article_acf9817e-6e7f-11ec-bd46-6fbc02348331.html

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2021/11/13/us-marshals-fatally-shoot-murder-suspect-near-sky-harbor/8603650002/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-suspect-killed-himself-after-shooting-federal-agent-in-racine-u-s-marshals-service-says/article_9c15cbfd-2e4b-5456-ba0c-423f7169696e.html

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/corpus-christi-woman-reacts-to-us-marshals-shooting-and-killing-her-neighbor

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://lebtown.com/2021/07/30/lebanon-fugitive-on-the-run-since-2020-shot-and-killed-by-u-s-marshal-in-tioga-county/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/officials-identify-wanted-man-killed-by-law-enforcement/article_8babcbb7-3e3c-534a-a9d9-7d7354f87fae.html

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.
abc7chicago.com
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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SOURCE LINKS :

https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-hold-off-on-naming-man-who-died-in-fire-during-spotsylvania-standoff/article_cce65786-a6c4-5bd2-85d5-9f3363b23a3e.html

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/man-shot-jacksonville-police-friday-dies-injuries/77-19dc7f55-a347-4f42-94fa-e16e30d5d9a0

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/

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-bci-investigation-under-way-in-clark-county/MIBK7MKH7VCE5DZ76TYZJID3DE/

https://www.whio.com/news/shooting-reported-clark-county-multiple-law-enforcement-officers-scene/B632ASSLM5BK3FLLSLLI7D5A5Q/

https://dayton247now.com/news/local/us-marshals-shoot-and-kill-suspect-after-man-fires-at-law-enforcement-officers

Aaron Pierre Thomas

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/24/2021

Location : 1700 block Regent Avenue NE

City : Canton

County : Stark

State : Ohio

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 24, 2021, U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement officers arrived at a residence in the 1700 block of Regent Avenue NE in Canton, Ohio, to apprehend 33-year-old Aaron Pierre Thomas, who was wanted for armed robbery and aggravated assault in Danville, Virginia.
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Thomas allegedly attempted to escape through a window before exiting the front door and opening fire on the officers. During the exchange, a U.S. Marshal was injured. Officers opened fire, striking Thomas. Both the injured officer and Thomas were transported to a nearby hospital. The officer was treated and released, while Thomas remained hospitalized in critical condition.
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The incident was investigated by the Stark County Prosecutor's Office, which presented the case to a grand jury. The grand jury declined to indict the officers involved. Approximately six months later, Thomas died from his injuries sustained during the shooting.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/us-marshal-suspect-shot-canton/95-66f6d5a4-d4e4-4c1a-b418-0bf93d4c0983
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/u-s-marshal-and-suspect-being-served-warrant-shot-in-canton
https://www.whbc.com/no-indictment-for-officer-involved-in-thomas-shooting-award-for-one-of-them/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/24/2021

Location : 24th Street and Jefferson Street

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service, Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 24, 2021, U.S. Marshals and Phoenix Police officers responded to a call regarding a man who had fled a Home Depot after allegedly stealing tools. A witness followed the individual, and a collision occurred as the vehicle continued to flee. U.S. Marshals and local officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the man drove erratically and headed westbound on U.S. 60, entering Phoenix. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle stopped near 24th Street and Jefferson Street. When officers attempted to approach, the individual allegedly moved toward them, and officers shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/suspect-killed-in-us-marshals-shooting-in-phoenix

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/23/2021

Location : Interstate 90, Mile Marker 399

City : Reed Point

County : Stillwater

State : Montana

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service, Montana Highway Patrol, Stillwater County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 23, 2021, a fugitive from Georgia was located by the Montana Violent Offenders Task Force. When officers attempted to stop his vehicle near Laurel, he continued driving, leading to a 35-mile chase on Interstate 90. Near mile marker 399 in Stillwater County, the man exited his vehicle and allegedly brandished a firearm. Two deputy U.S. marshals opened fire, killing him at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/traffic-alert-interstate-90-westbound-lanes-closed-due-to-police-activity
https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/suspect-shot-and-killed-by-law-enforcement-following-i-90-chase/article_68d1e458-8bc6-11eb-8b65-ff0d258a69a9.html
https://www.kulr8.com/news/fugitive-shot-killed-on-i-90-after-pursuit/article_0f4047cc-8bcd-11eb-9a43-dfa2ab87099d.html

Christopher Eric Cook

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/23/2021

Location : I-90

City : Reed Point

County : Stillwater

State : Montana

Agency : Stillwater County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 23, 2021, the Montana Highway Patrol attempted to stop Christopher Eric Cook near Laurel, but he fled along Interstate 90 into Stillwater County. The chase involved U.S. Marshals and the Stillwater County Sheriff's Office. Cook eventually stopped his vehicle around 11 a.m. near mile marker 399, leading to the closure of the westbound lanes. After exiting his vehicle, Cook reportedly walked away, turned towards law enforcement, and brandished a gun. Despite commands to surrender, he was shot and killed by two deputies.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/03/25/suspect-in-georgia-stalking-intimidation-shot-in-montana/
2. https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/man-killed-by-us-marshals-near-columbus-following-pursuit-idd
3. https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/georgia-fugitive-killed-by-us-marshals-in-montana-has-been-identified
4. https://www.wjcl.com/article/authorities-in-montana-shoot-and-kill-georgia-man-accused-of-stalking-and-intimidation/35937205
5. https://gbi.georgia.gov/news/2022-05-20/2021-officer-involved-shootings

Frankie Jennings

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/21/2021

Location : 2235 The Plaza

City : Charlotte

County : Mecklenburg

State : North Carolina

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Senior Inspector Eric Tillman

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 23, 2021, U.S. Marshals attempted to arrest 32-year-old Frankie Jennings at a gas station in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jennings was wanted on multiple warrants, including assault with a deadly weapon against law enforcement and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. During the attempted arrest, Jennings reportedly reached for a firearm inside his vehicle. Senior Inspector Eric Tillman fired three shots, fatally wounding Jennings. The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office later determined that the use of deadly force was justified.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/police-shooting-investigation-plaza-midwood-charlotte-cmpd-marshals/275-b5904057-10cc-4482-be12-74e3912376c1

Justin Lynn

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/05/2021

Location : 801 S John Ben Shepperd Pkwy

City : Odessa

County : Ector

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 5, 2021, U.S. Marshals attempted to arrest 44-year-old Justin Lynn at the Comfort Inn in Odessa, Texas, for a federal bond violation related to methamphetamine distribution. During the attempted arrest, Lynn was shot and killed. Details regarding whether Lynn fired at officers or was armed at the time of the incident have not been disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstalert7.com/2021/03/05/authorities-on-scene-of-apparent-shooting-in-odessa/