Death by Cop 2021-2025
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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/

Roland Reyes
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
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.
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Justin Lynn
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/05/2021
Location : 910 I-20
City : Midland
County : Ector
State : Texas
Agency : Lone Star Police Department / Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (U.S. Marshals Service)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by law enforcement during attempted federal arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/05/2021, members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, a multi-agency fugitive apprehension unit led by federal and local law enforcement, were attempting to arrest 44-year-old Justin Lynn on a federal bond violation related to alleged methamphetamine distribution when shots were fired and Lynn was fatally wounded. Authorities have not publicly detailed what precipitated the shooting or whether Lynn was armed at the moment officers used lethal force. The Texas Rangers conducted a standard investigation following the incident, and at the time official records show that the case was categorized as a pending investigation with no known charges filed against the officers involved.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbs7.com/2021/03/05/authorities-on-scene-of-apparent-shooting-in-odessa/

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/

Michael Richard Stambaugh
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/24/2021
Location : 615 Houser Street
City : Vici
County : Dewey
State : Oklahoma
Agency : U.S. Marshal's Office, Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US marshals and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol attempted to arrest Michael Richard Stambaugh, 39, who locked himself inside a residence on Houser Street. U.S. Marshal's Office and Oklahoma Highway Patrol, responded to the scene. Stambaugh exited the home holding a firearm. Officers opened fire, killing him.
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The fatal shooting was justified by the district attorney.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news.yahoo.com/district-attorney-finds-troopers-justified-035900123.html
https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-highway-patrol-identifies-allegedly-armed-man-shot-killed-during-standoff-in-vici/

Brandon Steklein
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2021
Location : North 6th Ave and East Sublette St.
City : Pocatello
County : Bannock
State : Idaho
Agency : United States Marshals Service
Officer(s) :
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by U.S. Marshals after vehicle pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/13/2021, at approximately 10 p.m., U.S. Marshals were involved in a vehicle pursuit of a wanted individual in Pocatello. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed near North 6th Avenue and East Sublette Street. Two men exited the vehicle. Police reported that Brandon Steklein exchanged gunfire with deputy U.S. marshals, and marshals opened fire, killing him at the scene. The second individual fled but later surrendered to police without further incident.
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Dontae Green
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/04/2021
Location : 1400 block N. Mount Street
City : Baltimore
County : Baltimore City
State : Maryland
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/04/2021, officers were searching for Dontae Green after he allegedly shot at officers at a grocery store in North Baltimore due to a dispute over his paycheck. Green was wanted on 19 charges, including attempted murder, armed robbery, and handgun violations. While police were clearing a residence associated with Green in the 1400 block of N. Mount Street, he allegedly fired at them from inside a closet. Officers returned fire, resulting in Green's death. During the incident, one deputy U.S. Marshal was seriously injured.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 serious injury
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/breaking-officer-involved-shooting-in-baltimore-city
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/police-officers-involved-in-shootout-with-grocery-store-security-guard-dontae-green-identified-body-cam-video-released/
https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/bpd-releases-graphic-footage-of-shootout-with-dontae-greene-days-before-deadly-exchange-with-u-s-marshals
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/us-marshal-shot-serving-arrest-warrant-west-baltimore-latest/
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/body-worn-camera-footage-of-shootout-between-officers-dontae-green/35483167
https://newsbeyonddetroit.net/2021/02/13/watch-video-bodycam-captures-grocery-store-gunfight-with-man-who-later-shot-u-s-marshal/
