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A Webb County deputy chased a vehicle until it crashed and killed a man. The reason for the chase was not disclosed.

https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/pursuit-south-laredo-ends-fatal-crash-suspect-18604557.php

On January 11, 2024, Arkansas State Police shot and killed Carlos Arnoldo Rauda on I-40 near the Galloway exit after he allegedly opened fire on officers. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear.
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The investigation is being led by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jan/11/suspect-killed-after-shooting-at-state-troopers-on-interstate-40-in-north-little-rock/

On 01/11/2024, deputies from the Eaton County Sheriff's Office responded to a report involving Garrett Freeman, a 33-year-old White male, who had allegedly threatened to harm his ex-girlfriend and engage in a shootout with law enforcement. Days earlier, Freeman was reportedly involved in a domestic violence incident in which he rammed his vehicle into his ex-girlfriend's parked car. On the day of the incident, Freeman was located driving toward his ex-girlfriend's home after reportedly issuing threats.
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Deputies attempted to stop Freeman's vehicle, resulting in a brief pursuit that ended near St. Joe Highway and Gates Road in Roxand Township. Deputies forced Freeman's vehicle off the road, immobilizing it. Freeman then exited the vehicle holding a handgun and fired at deputies. Officers opened fire, striking Freeman. He was transported to Sparrow Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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Body camera footage released by the Eaton County Sheriff's Office shows Freeman firing at deputies before they opened fire. Following a review, the Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney ruled the deputies' use of deadly force justified due to the immediate threat Freeman posed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2024/01/11/shooting-police-eaton-county-deputies-charlotte/72196221007/

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2024/01/23/fatal-shooting-id-garrett-freeman-roxand-township-eaton-sheriff/72322791007/

Brent Maner was on a dirt bike being chased by Oklahoma State Patrol. Troopers escalated a chase through downtown Chouteau where the dirt bike being driven by Brent Maner hit and killed pedestrian John Farmer. Police never said what was so urgent about this chase that they conducted it through the high-traffic part of town.

https://ktul.com/news/local/two-dead-after-dirt-bike-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash-in-chouteau-mayes-ohp-john-farmer-brent-maner-chase

On 01/11/2024, deputies from the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office pursued 27-year-old Deiondre Brock to the Claiborne Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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During the standoff, deputies reportedly attempted to negotiate with Brock, who was in a distressed state and armed. Brock disengaged from negotiations and fatally shot himself.
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The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the incident. The names of the officers involved have not been disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024

https://www.nola.com/news/local/deiondre-brock-suicide-police-response-claiborne-bridge/
https://www.fox8live.com/news/local/standoff-on-claiborne-bridge-ends-in-suicide/
https://www.wdsu.com/news/local/police-negotiation-death-on-claiborne-bridge/

On January 11, 2024, Phoenix police responded to a wellness check near East Taylor Street, following a report of water flowing from a residence. Officers arrived and encountered 43-year-old John Michael Lewis Jr. standing outside. After officers attempted to speak with him, Lewis allegedly pulled out a handgun, pointing it toward the officers, prompting them to retreat. Four gunshots were heard, and soon after, tactical officers arrived to secure the area. Lewis was found deceased inside the house, having sustained at least one gunshot wound. The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and Phoenix Police have not disclosed whether Lewis was shot by officers or if he died from self-inflicted gunfire. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has opened a criminal investigation, while the Phoenix Police Department conducts an internal review to determine whether officers followed proper protocols.

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/01/11/police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-east-phoenix-neighborhood/
https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-police-fatal-shooting-john-lewis-jan-11-2024-12522413
https://www.hoodline.com/news/2024/01/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-phoenix

On 01/10/2024, deputies from the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident in the 3200 block of the Egan Highway in Egan, Louisiana, involving a male individual.
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Deputies reportedly attempted to negotiate with the individual, who was in a distressed state and armed. The individual disengaged from negotiations and fatally shot himself.
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The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation. The names of the officers involved have not been disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024

https://www.katc.com/news/acadia-parish-suicide-during-police-response/
https://www.kplctv.com/news/local/acadia-parish-standoff-ends-in-suicide/
https://www.theadvocate.com/news/acadia-parish-man-dies-in-police-standoff/

Chattanooga PD and SWAT surrounded a home to try to arrest Dewayne Campbell who was wanted for a homicide. He committed suicide under police duress.

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/chattanooga-police-department-responds-to-standoff-on-appling-street/article_973baa78-b014-11ee-bc2e-d77f97027d60.html

https://www.wdef.com/swat-responds-to-a-scene-and-finds-fugitive-dead/

On 01/10/2024, Sacramento Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located at 4735 Marconi Avenue in Sacramento, California. William Wilson, 43, was reportedly firing a gun within the complex, prompting police intervention.
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Officers escalated the situation by deploying SWAT units and utilizing a drone to monitor Wilson’s actions. A standoff ensued, during which Wilson allegedly fired his weapon multiple times. As the standoff intensified, police stated that Wilson rushed out of the apartment while pointing a gun. Snipers stationed on the scene fired rifles, killing Wilson.
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Investigations into the incident, including the tactics employed and the use of lethal force, are ongoing and are being conducted by the Sacramento Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article-sacramento-police-apartment-standoff-shooting/2024/
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-apartment-complex-shooting-swat-standoff/2024/
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-police-drone-swat-snipers-kill-man/2024/

On 01/10/2024, 41-year-old Craig Cousin died while in custody during an arrest by Baltimore County Police Department officers Cantrell, Folderauer, Eskins, and Marsh on Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills, Maryland. Police were responding to reports of a disturbance involving Cousin when the encounter escalated.
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Officers reportedly placed Cousin in handcuffs and leg restraints during the arrest. Shortly afterward, Cousin experienced a medical emergency and became unresponsive. Emergency medical services were summoned, but Cousin was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Details surrounding the arrest, including whether excessive force or improper restraint techniques were used, remain under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed any additional information about the timeline of events or actions taken by officers during the incident.
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The Baltimore County Police Department is conducting an internal investigation, with findings to be reviewed by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-in-custody-death-owings-mills/46352582

Louisville Metro Police hunted a stolen car into the vehicle of Russell Barnett at high speed, killing him.

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/louisville-man-killed-suspect-fleeing-lmpd-officers-coley-stotts-russell-barnett/417-6c446842-911e-46df-9109-0b4c5025a278

Broomfield Police shot and killed someone in the Village Square Apartments in the 700 block of Burank Street on 01/10/2024.

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/01/11/broomfield-police-kill-person-shooting/

Carlos Corona allegedly stabbed someone at a hotel in Gresham. Gresham Police Department shot and killed him.

https://www.kptv.com/2024/01/11/man-shot-killed-by-police-was-act-stabbing-gresham-motel-guest-police-say/

https://www.kptv.com/2024/01/17/police-name-gresham-stabbing-suspect-killed-by-officers/

On January 10, 2024, Alexander Staal, 51, was wanted for multiple felony charges involving stalking, breaking in, and battery of a former partner several days prior. Deputies from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office located him in the 800 block of East Prospect Road in Oakland Park, Florida.
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Deputies made numerous attempts to persuade Staal to surrender peacefully. By approximately 2:47 p.m., deputies engaged in action during which they opened fire, killing Staal. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots during the incident, noting that a BMW SUV at the scene was riddled with bullet holes in its windshield. It is unknown whether Staal posed a threat to police.
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Three deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative assignment, as is standard procedure. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

https://www.sheriff.org/PIO/BSONews/Pages/FDLE-INVESTIGATES-FATAL-DEPUTY-INVOLVED-SHOOTING-IN-OAKLAND-PARK.aspx
https://broward.us/2024/01/11/domestic-violence-suspect-shot-killed-by-deputies-in-oakland-park-identified/
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/01/10/large-bso-presence-after-shots-fired-reported-in-oakland-park/

Lamesa PD arrived at an apartment complex to arrest a man for child abuse. They shot and killed him in the process.

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/lamesa-man-accused-of-child-abuse-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/

On January 9, 2024, at approximately noon, detectives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Tactical Apprehension & Confrontation (TAC) Unit arrived at a residence in the 1500 block of Jody Road, West Palm Beach, Florida, to serve an arrest warrant for armed carjacking. After entering the home, the man retreated to a bedroom, and shortly after, a gunshot was heard from behind the closed door. Following standard procedure, detectives called the on-duty SWAT team for assistance.
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The SWAT team attempted to communicate with the man repeatedly. Hearing no response, officers breached the bedroom door and discovered the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Division is conducting the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-palm-beach-sheriffs-office-man-takes-own-life-attempted-arrest/46331319
https://cbs12.com/news/local/palm-beach-county-sheriffs-office-in-standoff-with-convicted-felon-mobile-air-drive-haverhill-road-okeechobee-boulevard-stacy-street-florida-january-9-2024

On January 9, 2024, Salt Lake City Police Department officers were involved in a shooting that resulted in the death of an unidentified man. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed. The identity of the individual, the cause of the incident, and whether the man was armed remain unknown. The Salt Lake City Police Department is conducting an internal investigation, and the findings will be reviewed by the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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https://kslnewsradio.com/2170872/man-dies-after-slc-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/slcpd-officers-shoots-man-during-early-morning-traffic-stop/
https://kutv.com/news/local/man-shot-by-police-during-salt-lake-city-traffic-stop-dies-in-hospital#
https://www.ksl.com/article/51225441/man-shot-by-police-officer-during-confrontation-thursday-dies-in-hospital

Montana Highway Patrol contacted a 53-year-old male about a hit-and-run investigation. The man committed suicide under police duress when approached by police.

https://missoulian.com/news/local/crime-courts/law-enforcement-target-range-crime-scene-investigation/article_69df5894-afe3-11ee-af6e-e7a32a5c2baf.html

On January 8, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Baltimore Police Department's Foxtrot unit, an aerial surveillance team providing real-time support, identified a vehicle with stolen registration tags traveling through the Western District. Officers attempted a traffic stop in the 2700 block of West Franklin Street, but the vehicle accelerated, initiating a high-speed pursuit.
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The fleeing vehicle collided with the bystander’s vehicle, resulting in the death of the 53-year-old male driver of the bystander vehicle. Three men fled on foot; two were apprehended, with one requiring hospitalization. The C.R.A.S.H. Team is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/01/09/person-dies-after-crash-as-baltimore-police-pursues-vehicle-with-stolen-tags/

https://www.baltimorepolice.org/news/fatal-motor-vehicle-crash-investigation-arrests

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/foxtrot-tracks-stolen-vehicle-suspect-dies-in-car-crash

Rhoda Butler allegedly was known to police for prior mental health issues. On January 9, 2024, she was allegedly firing shots toward her neighbors. SWAT arrived and claim that she pointed a gun at them and then went inside. SWAT eventually accessed her and shot and killed her.

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article284303763.html

Lawrence County deputies were responding to a domestic violence situation

and shot and killed an unnamed man.

https://wchstv.com/news/local/lawrence-county-deputies-shoot-suspect-accused-of-threatening-them-with-weapon

On January 9, 2024, Santa Ana Police Department officers attempted to stop a 34-year-old male suspect reportedly riding a stolen motorcycle. The individual did not stop. Police escalated a pursuit, which ended in a crash at the intersection of Flower Street and Edinger Avenue in Santa Ana, California.
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The driver was critically injured in the crash and transported to a local hospital. He remained in custody under the Orange County Sheriff's Department following a bedside arraignment on January 11, 2024. He died from his injuries on January 14, 2024.
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The reasons for the pursuit and the decision to escalate remain unclear. The Orange County District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Department are investigating the incident to determine the circumstances leading up to the crash and death.
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NUMBER OF FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://hoodline.com/2024/01/man-dies-in-custody-of-orange-county-sheriff-s-department-after-santa-ana-high-speed-chase/
https://newsantaana.com/a-motorcycle-theft-suspect-who-crashed-during-an-sapd-pursuit-has-died/
https://patch.com/california/orange-county/oc-motorcycle-theft-suspect-dies-crash-injuries

On 01/09/2024, Lucas P. Gilbertson, a 42-year-old White male, was fatally shot during an attempted arrest by members of the East Grand Forks Police Department and the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force in Rhinehart Township, Polk County, Minnesota.
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Police alleged that Gilbertson displayed a firearm during the arrest attempt. Officers opened fire, striking him multiple times. He was pronounced dead in his home. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (Lucas P. Gilbertson)

https://dps.mn.gov/node/3779
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/suspect-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement-while-executing-warrant-in-polk-county/89-3aef4166-89e5-4950-989d-c2b2b83c52d6
https://www.fox9.com/news/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-police-in-far-west-minnesota
https://www.startribune.com/bca-undercover-east-grand-forks-officer-shot-and-killed-suspect-in-northwest-minnesota/600334548
https://lptv.org/update-man-fatally-shot-by-police-in-east-grand-forks-identified/
https://kroxam.com/bca-releases-information-on-the-officer-involved-shooting-that-killed-an-egf-man/
https://knoxradio.com/2024/01/11/rural-egf-man-shot-by-police-is-identified/
https://www.startribune.com/family-ids-man-fatally-shot-by-law-enforcement-during-an-effort-to-arrest-him-near-east-grand-forks/600333770
https://omdnews.com/2024/01/11/tragic-shooting-in-rhinehart-minnesota-lucas-gilbertsons-troubled-past-ends-in-deadly-confrontation/
https://www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/obituary/lucas-gilbertson
https://kroxam.com/polk-county-attorney-says-deadly-force-against-lucas-gilbertson-was-justified

On January 9, 2024, Benton County deputies pursued David Cook after he was seen in a parking lot. The Benton Police Department, handling the investigation, has stated that the reason for the chase is unknown. At some point during the pursuit, Cook exited his vehicle and committed suicide under police duress.
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The Benton Police Department is leading the investigation.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.4029tv.com/article/benton-county-rogers-driver-suicide/46327655

On 01/09/2024, 20-year-old Sha-Kim Akil Webley was shot and killed by Baltimore County Police Department officers at the intersection of Slade and Reisterstown in Pikesville, Maryland. Officers were responding to a report of a domestic violence incident involving Webley.
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Details about the encounter remain unclear, including whether Webley was armed or posed an immediate threat to officers or others at the scene. Specific information about the sequence of events leading to the shooting has not been disclosed.
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The Baltimore County Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine if the use of force was consistent with department protocols and state law.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/police-shooting-pikesville-reisterstown-road-baltimore-county-crime/

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-by-baltimore-county-police-identified-by-md-attorney-generals-office

Officers responded to a call about a disturbance between a father and son. The son, identified as Joseph McCrackin, was reportedly armed with a knife and threatening others. Officer Hobbs confronted McCrackin, and a physical altercation ensued. McCrackin was shot by Officer Hobbs after the altercation. Emergency services attempted to provide first aid, but McCrackin was pronounced dead at the scene. Officer Hobbs sustained face and head injuries but was later released from the hospital. Arkansas State Police are investigating the incident.
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Investigation: The case is under review by the Arkansas State Police and will be presented to the prosecuting attorney to determine if the use of deadly force was justified.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.kait8.com/video/2024/01/09/police-1-person-killed-officer-involved-shooting/

https://neareport.com/2024/01/10/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-jonesboro2/

On 01/09/2024, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of domestic violence at a residence on Jepson Court in Hemet, California. According to initial reports, Anthony Ray Mix, 34, was allegedly assaulting a woman inside the home.
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Deputies arrived at the scene and stated that Mix fired shots at them. In response, deputies opened fire, shooting and killing Mix. Investigators have not disclosed additional details about the events leading to the shooting.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation into the use of lethal force, with oversight from independent review agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/01/09/hemet-shooting-involving-deputies-investigation/
https://www.desertsun.com/2024/01/09/riverside-county-deputies-shoot-kill-man-hemet-domestic-violence-call/
https://abc7.com/riverside-county-sheriffs-office-hemet-deadly-shooting-domestic-violence/2024/

North Carolina State Highway Patrol chased a vehicle until it crashed, killing Kimberly Anita Lynn Nesslage and injuring John Paul Beinkampen, ages 23 and 24. The reason for the chase was stated as “vehicle failing to maintain lane control” and having swerved into another lane when spotted by trooper.

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/1-killed-1-hurt-when-mustang-crashes-following-chase-troopers-say/VR3DNQ7SQNBNPAXQNM55ZRW4TA/

On January 8, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Cloquet Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at the Super 8 Motel in Cloquet, Minnesota, involving a man reportedly behaving erratically. Upon arrival, officers engaged with 32-year-old Nicholas Elliot Lenius, who allegedly fired a gun, resulting in a fatal self-inflicted wound. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances of the incident, with findings to be reviewed by the Carlton County Attorney’s Office.

https://www.fox9.com/news/cloquet-motel-shooting-gunman-victims-meth
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/19/court-documents-offer-new-details-about-cloquet-motel-shooting
https://www.fox21online.com/2024/03/04/final-report-issued-on-jan-8-killed-at-cloquet-hotel/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/29/cloquet-police-motive-still-not-known-in-fatal-motel-shooting
https://www.fox21online.com/2024/01/29/cloquet-police-release-update-on-super-8-motel-shooting-investigation/
https://www.fox21online.com/2024/03/04/cloquet-police-release-final-update-on-triple-fatal-shooting-at-super-8-motel/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/warrants-reveal-new-details-in-deadly-cloquet-hotel-shooting/
https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-cloquet-motel-killings-d58fe3c5e1da1538aff36886be2bcde9
https://www.startribune.com/cloquet-shooter-was-actively-recording-on-night-of-double-homicide-at-super-8/600338641
https://hoodline.com/2024/01/new-details-emerge-in-cloquet-hotel-shooting-suspected-shooter-sent-cryptic-message-before-attack/
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/cloquet-police-release-names-of-victims-suspected-gunman-in-deadly-motel-shooting/89-65e82e4b-6df3-46c2-bdc1-5ff9e72458d6
https://www.startribune.com/cloquet-shooter-on-meth-dealing-with-monsters-when-he-killed-strangers-self-at-super-8-hotel/600348059

On 01/07/2024, Forrest City Police Department (FCPD) initiated a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle driven by Dillion J. Scrivner on Interstate 40 East in Arkansas. The vehicle reached speeds exceeding 100 mph. The pursuit was later lost, but Arkansas State Police (ASP) located the vehicle traveling west on U.S. Highway 64 in Wynne. Upon attempting a traffic stop, the driver briefly pulled over before fleeing again. Spike strips were deployed, which stopped the vehicle near Arkansas Highway 193. Scrivner exited the vehicle and fled on foot, while the passenger was apprehended without incident.
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A child later found Scrivner inside a parked vehicle at a nearby home. Upon being found, Scrivner fled on foot again, and assistance from an ASP K-9 unit and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission was requested. He was found in a nearby field with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Troopers rendered aid until emergency personnel arrived. Scrivner was transported to St. Bernards CrossRidge Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:21 p.m. His remains were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy.
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The Arkansas State Police’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

https://www.kait8.com/2024/01/08/man-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-following-law-enforcement-pursuit/

Grant County deputies were called to the Jackpot Food Mart for a man with a knife. Police arrived and got into an altercation. An officer was cut at the shoulder. Police shot and killed Jose Rico-Flores.

https://www.kxly.com/news/suspect-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-monday-night/article_fe433fc0-aeb0-11ee-a311-2f51d4e1aced.html

On January 8, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., a Sioux City Police Department officer was parked inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino parking garage when a white truck approached and rammed the patrol vehicle head-on. The driver, identified as 55-year-old Salvador Perez-Garcia of Sioux City, then exited the garage and encountered additional responding officers. Perez-Garcia drove directly at a second patrol vehicle, ramming it head-on.
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He then exited his truck, swinging a length of chain with an affixed metal object in an aggressive, threatening manner. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and physically disarm him but were unsuccessful. Perez-Garcia refused to comply with officers' commands and continued to approach them while swinging the object. Officers fired their duty weapons, striking him.
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Perez-Garcia died at the scene. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation conducted an investigation into the incident. Upon completion, the report was submitted to the Woodbury County Attorney’s Office and the Iowa Attorney General’s Office for review. The Attorney General's Office concluded that the fatal shooting of Perez-Garcia by Sioux City police officers was legally justified.
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Last Update: December 7, 2024

https://dps.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-01-09/dci-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-sioux-city
https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/iowa-attorney-generals-office-concludes-sioux-city-law-enforcement-acted-with-legal-justificat
https://kscj.com/2024/03/05/officer-involved-hard-rock-ramp-shooting-ruled-justified/

On 01/08/2024, at approximately 3:10 a.m., Idaho Falls Police officers were searching for 29-year-old Wyatt M. Landon, who had multiple outstanding warrants, including felony possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a firearm. An officer conducted a traffic stop near 3rd Street and South Lee Avenue for an obstructed license plate. Landon, the passenger, exited the vehicle and fled southbound on Lee Avenue.
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Officer Oscar Rosales, positioned nearby, confronted Landon near 4th Street and Lee Avenue. Landon fired a handgun at Officer Rosales, who returned fire, striking Landon four times. Landon was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force investigated the incident, and the Bonneville County Prosecutor determined that Officer Rosales acted in self-defense and his actions were legally justified.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2561
https://localnews8.com/news/crime-tracker/2024/01/08/ongoing-investigation-in-idaho-falls/
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/01/name-released-of-man-who-died-after-shooting-with-idaho-falls-police/

Police arrived to take Christopher Lee Shepherd to a mental institution for involuntary commitment. He locked himself in and police pressured him and tried to break in a boarded-up window. He allegedly stuck a knife out. He eventually came out of the house with a knife and police shot and killed him.

https://news.yahoo.com/police-responding-officer-involved-shooting-032702581.html

A man forced entry into a home and shot and injured two women. He then hid in a neighbor’s house. SWAT was called. The man committed suicide under police duress.

https://wmfd.com/article/two-women-shot,-suspect-found-dead-with-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/18239

Police escorted a person to a home to pick up their belongings. A gunshot was heard inside. SWAT created a standoff and the man shot and killed himself.

https://www.newson6.com/story/659b343e714ff9065771ab7b/1-dead-following-standoff-at-bethany-home

https://kfor.com/news/person-barricaded-in-bethany-home-heavy-police-presence/

On January 6, 2024, at approximately 8:58 p.m., Leavenworth Police Department officers, including Officer Sarah Howard, arrived at the 400 block of N. 5th Street, where they encountered Michael Mills in the front yard of a residence with a knife. Mills allegedly charged toward Officer Howard, prompting her to discharge her firearm, striking him.
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Mills was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation conducted an independent investigation into the incident. The findings were presented to the Leavenworth County Attorney, who determined that Officer Howard acted in self-defense and declined to file charges.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Michael Mills)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/docs/media%20releases/2024/Media%20Release%20-%20UPDATE%20-%20Fatal%20officer-involved%20shooting%20in%20Leavenworth.pdf
https://www.aol.com/no-charges-leavenworth-police-shooting-172038730.html
https://salinapost.com/posts/634821fb-48a8-4544-ab22-48abd3378d29
https://www.aol.com/leavenworth-officer-shot-killed-man-130325943.html
https://fox4kc.com/news/man-allegedly-attacked-leavenworth-police-with-knife-before-being-shot-and-killed/

Police chased a person believed to be involved in a homicide elsewhere. Police disabled the vehicle and the man fled into a field and was shot and killed.

https://www.kktv.com/2024/01/07/one-suspect-dead-another-run-after-chase-with-southern-colorado-law-enforcement/

https://krdo.com/news/2024/01/07/shelter-in-place-in-canon-city-as-officers-search-for-suspect/

On January 6, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m., 19-year-old Aquazia Kennedy was a passenger in a Chevrolet Malibu stalled in the center lane of Interstate 30 near 2nd Avenue in Dallas, Texas. An off-duty Dallas Police Department officer driving a Jeep Wrangler ran and crashed into the stalled vehicle. Kennedy, who was pregnant, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her baby was delivered and survived in critical condition. Two other occupants of the Malibu sustained serious injuries. The off-duty officer received a medical evaluation and was released from the hospital. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into the incident.
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Fatalities/Injuries:
One fatality; two injuries

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county/dallas-police-officer-dead-after-off-duty-accident-hunt-county/287-825e58b8-a598-41ae-b347-0892512c65a1
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/family-of-pregnant-woman-killed-in-crash-with-off-duty-dallas-police-officer-want-answers/3438532/
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/pregnant-woman-fatally-struck-by-off-duty-dallas-officer/

Police stopped a man in traffic. He pulled out a gun and committed suicide under police duress.

https://mcdowellnews.com/news/local/man-shoots-self-dies-after-traffic-stop-in-morganton/article_6a1f44e6-ae48-11ee-ac4b-0bd68bc24ca2.html#tracking-source=home-top-story