Death by Cop 2022-2024
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Jason Smith
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/19/2022
Location : near Hwy 334
City : Oxford
County : Lafayette
State : Mississippi
Agency : Lafayette County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lafayette County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance involving a gun. Police allege that they arrived and Jason Smith pointed a gun at them and they then shot and killed him. Police did not provide BWC or other evidence for corroboration of the official story.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/mbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-120031230.html
Jason Thorpe
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 10/18/2022
Location : 1701 E Prater Way
City : Sparks
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : Sparks PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after shooting at police station
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sparks PD allege Jason Thorpe fired at their police station. They further allege he ran toward them. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/10/18/officers-respond-incident-near-sparks-police-deptartment/
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/10/28/body-camera-footage-released-sparks-officer-involved-shooting/
Derrick Weatherspoon
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/18/2022
Location : 1100 block of S 43rd St
City : San Diego
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego SD
Officer(s) : Freddy Alexander Najera-Arredondo, Justin Morrison
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Diego deputies received a 911 call about a man with a gun at a taco shop. When they arrived, Derrick Weatherspoon allegedly came out and fired at them. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.mrt.com/news/article/San-Diego-police-officers-shoot-kill-man-who-17518706.php
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/officers-identified-in-fatal-shootout/
Vincent Martinez
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/18/2022
Location : 3900 block of 41st St
City : Oak Park
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sacramento deputies received call that Vincent Martinez was involved in a domestic violence situation and held his girlfriend hostage. Police surrounded the building. Martinez exited the building holding a rifle in the air. Police shot and killed him instantly. Multiple BWC recordings show his exit from the home and execution.
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Wilma Taft
Age :69
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/18/2022
Location : 9600 block of Sonata Ct
City : Midwest City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Midwest PD
Officer(s) : Bobby Harri, Van Ninh
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic dispute
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Midwest PD responded to a call by Wilma Taft regarding a domestic dispute. When they arrived, she was allegedly holding a gun. Police shot and killed her.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kfor.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-in-midwest-city/
Agustin Coyotl
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/18/2022
Location :
City : Oakland
County : Alameda
State : California
Agency : Oakland PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Oakland PD confirmed they were chasing a young man who had flashed a gun around elsewhere. Police escalated a chase against the driver until he slammed into Agustin Coyotl who was just seconds away from arriving at his job.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7news.com/oakland-police-chase-crash-pursuit-car-accident-fatal-agustin-coyotl/12343356/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/18/2022
Location : 00 block of S Rockingchair Rd
City : Paragould
County : Greene
State : Arkansas
Agency : Paragould PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Paragould PD were called to a home in the 100-block of South Rockingchair Road around 7:14 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, to remove an unwanted person. When police arrived, the man allegedly opened fire on the two officers. Police shot and killed him. He was not publicly identified.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kait8.com/2022/10/18/large-police-presence-paragould-road-shut-down/
https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/state-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting/article_40fa1cd2-7604-53b8-896b-d6ece2bca56f.html
https://www.kait8.com/2022/10/18/large-police-presence-paragould-road-shut-down/
https://www.kait8.com/2022/10/24/officer-involved-fatal-shooting-identified/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/17/2022
Location : SH 114 and Carroll Avenue
City : North Richland Hills
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Southlake Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An unnamed man allegedly shot and killed his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend. Police closed in on him and tried a traffic stop. North Richland Hills PD allege that he pointed a gun at them and four officers shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news.yahoo.com/4-southlake-officers-administrative-leave-030900645.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/southlake-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/suspect-killed-southlake-police-believed-203835388.html
Joel Capellan
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/16/2022
Location : Nagle Ave+Dyckman St
City : New York
County : New York
State : New York
Agency : NYPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
NYPD claim they saw Joel Capellan in a fight with someone and allege that he had a gun. Police then shot and killed him. He did not reportedly use the gun. No eyewitness accounts or video of the event can be found.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/joel-capellan-inwood-police-shooting-investigation/
Larry Walker
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/16/2022
Location : Unknown
City : nglewood
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Victim of carjacking during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Larry Walker became tangled in the vehicle’s seatbelt when a carjacker stole his car and drove off, dragging Walker for several miles during a police chase with the vehicle owner dragging on the ground allegedly under the vehicle. The stolen vehicle flipped after it collided with multiple police cars. Walker’s body was found three houses down from the crash in the city of Inglewood, and he was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple blunt force trauma injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtap.com/2022/10/17/carjacking-victim-dragged-killed-during-police-pursuit/
Sergio Gruver
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 10/16/2022
Location : 1316 SW 25th St
City : McIntosh
County :
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma City PD
Officer(s) : Dustin Wright, Jesus Hernandez
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Oklahoma City PD responded to a report of Sergio Gruver allegedly threatening family members. Police arrived and claim they found him holding a knife. Police tasered him. He pulled out the prongs and walked toward the taser officer when police shot and killed him.
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Angel Jimenez
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/16/2022
Location : Texas Ave+SW 3rd St
City : Anadarko
County : Caddo
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Anadarko PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Anadarko PD allege they conducted a traffic stop on Angel Jimenez who fled. Police claim that he had a gun and turned toward them. They shot and killed him. No video corroborating police claims can be found.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kfor.com/news/local/osbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-caddo-county/
Christopher Blount
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/16/2022
Location : 3400 block of S Kensington Dr
City : Augusta
County : Richmond
State : Georgia
Agency : Richmond County SO
Officer(s) : Tommy Gunn
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Richmond County deputies were called for a disturbance. A deputy used his taser on Christopher Blount. Police allege he became unresponsive and died a short time later. Police did not release BWC or other evidence to corroborate the official narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://theaugustapress.com/hephzibah-man-dies-after-being-hit-with-tazer-gbi-is-investigating/
https://www.wfxg.com/story/47493492/man-dead-after-being-tased-during-arrest
Nelson Amos
Age :71
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/15/2022
Location : 22891 Falling Springs Rd
City : Decatur
County : Benton
State : Arkansas
Agency : Benton County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Benton County deputies responded to a caller who said they had heard gunfire on Nelson Amos’ property. Police found him driving a tractor and holding a weapon. He explained to police that he had some trespassers regularly on his property and that he is patrolling to scare them off. The deputy struck a threatening tone following which Amos was heard on bodycam saying “Fuck you!” to him, turn away and climbing back on his tractor. The deputy called for backup and he was next seen together with another deputy with a long rifle aiming at Amos on the tractor. Deputies had alleged that he had pointed a pistol at them. This is not seen anywhere on the bodycam and seconds before his death, Amos continued yelling at police to just go away and leave him alone. He never displayed aggression toward police visible on bodycam. Police shot and killed him on his tractor on his property.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/nov/18/prosecutor-finds-benton-county-sheriffs-detective/
https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2022/nov/29/prosecutor-finds-benton-county-sheriffs-detective/
Chauncy Grayson
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/15/2022
Location : W 8th+Chestnut City: Erie
City : Erie
County : Erie
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Erie PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed during police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Chauncy Grayson was driving a truck Erie PD felt may be stolen. They escalated a chase that ended when he lost control of the truck, rolled it and crashed into several parked cars. He died.
SOURCE LINKS :
Taylor Grimes
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/15/2022
Location : 4000 block of Wiman Drive
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Worth Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Fort Worth PD was sent to an alleged domestic disturbance. Police claim that Grimes opened the door with a gun. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news.yahoo.com/fort-worth-mother-mourns-losing-034600466.html
https://www.irvingweekly.com/s/4704/Fort-Worth-SWAT-Takes-Down-Man-Who-Took-His-Mother-Hostage.php
Elbert Hayes III
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/14/2022
Location : Kirby Parkway+Raines Rd
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Memphis PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Memphis Police officers were chasing a Dodge Avenger that had been reported stolen. Memphis PD deployed stop sticks and moments later, the driver of the Dodge Avenger ran a red light and crashed into four vehicles. Elbert Hayes III, the driver of the Dodge Avenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Five others were taken to local hospitals in non-critical condition.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wreg.com/news/local/one-dead-five-hurt-in-hickory-hill-crash/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2022/10/14/2-mpd-officers-relieved-duty-after-fatal-crash/
Kenneth Thomas Paige
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/13/2022
Location : 3200 block of Washington R
City : Augusta
County : Richmond
State : Georgia
Agency : Georgia State Patrol, Richmond County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Richmond County deputies and the Georgia State Patrol escalated a chase that ended near Warren Baptist Church in the 3200 block of Washington Road after the vehicle crashed into a tree and the driver Kenneth Thomas Paige was ejected and died. Police claim the vehicle had been stolen. Police claim the driver had robbed Walgreens earlier in the week.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wrdw.com/2022/10/14/1-dead-following-high-speed-chase-washington-road/
Taylor Lowery
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/13/2022
Location : 4500 SW Topeka
City : Topeka
County : Shawnee
State : Kansas
Agency : Topeka PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Topeka PD arrived at a domestic incident. Taylor Lowery reportedly left the residence and drove to an area store with police in pursuit. Police claim he tried to carjack a woman with a knife. Police claim he walked toward them and five officers fired their weapons killing him.
He was found to have 34 bullets in his body on autopsy.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wibw.com/2022/10/13/one-man-dead-following-incident-coachlight/
https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/topeka-family-grieves-man-shot-by-police/
Christopher Ardoin
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/13/2022
Location : 1817 7th St
City : Lake Charles
County : Calcasieu Parish
State : Louisiana
Agency : Lake Charles PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lake Charles PD responded to a call about a naked man waving a gun in the street. Police shot him before he went inside of a home. Police allege when they went inside, he was found dead. There were 2 other dead persons found in the home.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kplctv.com/2022/10/13/authorities-investigating-incident-near-3rd-ave/
Quantaze Campbell
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/13/2022
Location : 4506 Lake Circle
City : Windsor
County : Dane
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Dane County SO
Officer(s) : Cody Woods
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Dane County deputies made contact with Quantaze Campbell. Police did not release details but shot and killed him. He was believed to have been unarmed. Police claimed he had been involved in stealing copper pipes. Police did not release BWC or other evidence. The shooter officers were cleared by the DA. His family complained publicly that they were told very little and still do not know what happened.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbc15.com/2022/10/20/name-released-dane-co-deputy-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
Nicholas Brutcher 1 of 3
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/12/2022
Location : 310 Redstone Hill Rd
City : Bristol
County : Hardford
State : Connecticut
Agency : Bristol PD
Officer(s) : Alec Lurato, Alex Hamzy, Dustin Demonte
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Nicholas Brutcher allegedly called 911 to bring police to his home. He opened fire on them, killing 2 officers and injuring a third. The third officer shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.4029tv.com/article/police-officers-shot-bristol-connecticut/41609572
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bristol-officer-justified-fatally-shooting-213300158.html
Carl Robert Aahanaq Ravenscroft
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Native Alaskan
Date : 10/12/2022
Location : Airport Way+Market St
City : Fairbanks
County : Fairbanks North Star Borough
State : Alaska
Agency : Fairbanks PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Drowning
Event : Drowned during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Carl Robert Aahanaq Ravenscroft drowned after being chased into a water-filled gravel pit by Fairbanks officers.
A Fairbanks officer believed 34-year-old Carl Ravenscroft had been drinking or using drugs and tried to traffic-stop him. He drove away when police tried to stop him. Police escalated a chase and he drove onto the end of a road into a steep gravel pit and his car was submerged in deep water. Police allege that he got out of the vehicle but went under the water’s surface as he tried to swim to the shore.He drowned.
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Raheem Lee
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/12/2022
Location : 800 Block of 10th St
City : Philadelphia
County : Philadelphia
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Philadelphia PD, SWAT
Officer(s) : Eddie Quintana
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Philadelphia PD were serving a warrant for a previous incident. Police allege Raheem Lee began shooting. They shot and killed Raheem Lee. No video or other evidence can be located for outside verification of the official narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.phillyvoice.com/north-philly-police-shooting-swat-officers-suspect-killed-raheem-lee/
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-swat-officers-shot-police-serving-warrant-8th-street/12329076/
Jamontey O. Neal
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/12/2022
Location : 1300 block of East Walnut Street
City : Decatur
County : Macon
State : Illinois
Agency : Decatur PD
Officer(s) : Timothy Wittmer, Austin Bowman, Travis Wolf
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Decatur PD conducted a traffic stop on Jamontey O. Neal. He was shot and killed by 4 officers who claim that he produced a gun. While BWC footage was provided, it was recorded in darkness and does not show Neal at all. The officers were all cleared by the County Attorney.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wmay.com/2022/10/13/decatur-police-vow-to-release-video-of-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wmay.com/2022/10/24/decatur-police-release-video-of-officer-involved-shooting-link/
Jeffery J. Smith
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/12/2022
Location : 4000 block of SR 395
City : Loon Lake
County : Stevens
State : Washington
Agency : Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Stephan Blaakman, Alex Bullion
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after shooting incident
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jeffery J. Smith had previously allegedly fired a shot past a man who sexually assaulted his son’s teenage girlfriend. The man reported the incident and police and SWAT arrived to look for Smith. Smith retreated to a wooden area. Police deployed drones and brought a SWAT team. Smith allegedly fired in their direction. Police demanded he come out to be arrested. When he refused, SWAT shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/oct/14/man-killed-by-deputies-may-have-exacted-revenge-ag/
https://www.kxly.com/coroner-identifies-man-shot-killed-by-deputies-near-loon-lake/
Jason Sanderson
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/11/2022
Location : East E St+NB Quay Ave
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Ray Garcia, Manuel Fernandez, Monica Krolnik Campos
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
LAPD were pursuing Jason Sanderson who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle. He allegedly crashed and proceeded run away. Officers chased him and state that he pointed a semi-automatic pistol and fired upon officers. LAPD shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.foxla.com/news/suspect-killed-after-being-shot-by-lapd-officer-in-wilmington
https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/officer-involved-shooting-in-harbor-division-nrf053-22ne/
Joseph S. Bestic Jr.
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/11/2022
Location : 3000 block of Chapel Ave W
City : Cherry Hill
County : Camden
State : New Jersey
Agency : Cherry Hill PD
Officer(s) : Jared Fox
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress during wellness check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cherry Hill PD responded to a mental health wellness check. Police claim that he “reached for a gun” and shot himself while an officer shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 10/10/2022
Location : I-40 west of Checotah
City : Checotah
County : McIntosh
State : Oklahoma
Agency : McIntosh County PD, Checotah PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A McIntosh County deputy stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver drove away from the traffic stop with the deputy chasing him. The man finally drove off the shoulder and ran into a wooded area. The brush was too thick and the man reportedly pulled a gun. The deputy shot and killed him. FBI took over the investigation as the man killed by police was Native American. He was not publicly identified.
SOURCE LINKS :
Angel Ortega
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/10/2022
Location : 8300 block of W Charleston Blvd
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas Metro PD initiated a chase after a traffic stop for unknown reasons. Police chased the vehicle around 12:30 a.m. in the 8300 block of West Charleston Boulevard after he drove away from the traffic stop. The chase led to a fatal crash, killing Angel Ortega. Police did not answer any questions why the car was chased and how the fatal crash during their chase occurred. Three other occupants of the vehicle were injured also.
SOURCE LINKS :
Christopher Earl Smith
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/10/2022
Location : W Carey Ave+MLK Blvd
City : North Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : North Las Vegas PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers responded to call about a man allegedly aiming a gun at several different people. North Las Vegas PD located Christopher Earl Smith and allege that he pulled a firearm from his waistband. Police shot and killed him. Family members expressed disbelief that the man known to be gentle and caring would do what police described and demand to see the BWC.
SOURCE LINKS :
Daniel Francis Scott
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/10/2022
Location : 1351 Veterans Parkway
City : Clarksville
County : Clark
State : Indiana
Agency : Clarksville PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Clarksville PD were called because Daniel Francis Scott allegedly refused to leave a Walmart at closing time. Police arrived and allege that he swung a machete at them and “charged an officer.” Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wnky.com/walmart-reopens-following-suspect-death-in-southern-indiana/
Hui Zhang
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 10/10/2022
Location : Straight+Van Houten St
City : Paterson
County : Passaic
State : New Jersey
Agency : Paterson PD
Officer(s) : Victor Lara
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police after vehicle accident
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Hui Zhang was involved in a vehicle accident and police claim that he was seen fleeing the car with a handgun. Paterson PD arrived and shot and killed him. The “gun” had been a plastic replica. He had been unarmed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://patch.com/new-jersey/wayne/imitation-gun-wielded-man-shot-police-nj-attorney-general
David Christopher Arnold
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/09/2022
Location : 7000 block of Gabor St
City : Jenny Lind
County : Calaveras
State : California
Agency : Calaveras County SO, Tuolumne County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Deputies from Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties responded to reports alleging shots fired. Police claim that they arrived and David began firing at them. Police brought SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Teams and Highway Patrol and the man allegedly started shooting again. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.uniondemocrat.com/news/article_2cd9a524-48fd-11ed-803f-8b33f4064525.html
Bryar Everett Wolfe
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/09/2022
Location : W. Felicity+S Wayne St
City : Angola
County : Steuben
State : Indiana
Agency : Angola PD, Indiana State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Angola PD found 2 men shot to death and began looking for Bryar Everett Wolfe. When they located him, he allegedly shot at police and fled. Police chased him and he allegedly started firing again. They shot and killed him. No video or eyewitnesses can be located to corroborate the official narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abc57.com/news/state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-angola
Johnny Devin James
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/09/2022
Location : 300 block of Church Loop
City : Lumberton
County : Hardin
State : Texas
Agency : Lumberton PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lumberton PD responded to a home in the 300 block of Church Loop for a suicidal man with a machete. Police arrived and tasered the man and claim that he walked toward them and they shot and killed him. No BWC or other video has been released and the official police story is unable to be verified.
SOURCE LINKS :
Corey Owens 3 of 3
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/08/2022
Location : W Canal Street
City : Milwaukee
County : Milwaukee
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Milwaukee Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Milwaukee PD initiated a high-speed police chase for an alleged small drug transaction, chasing a vehicle that hit and injured a pedestrian before it crashed through a safety fence and fell off a bridge onto West Canal Street, bursting into flames and killing 28-year-old Corey Owens, 34-year-old Johnny Brown-Witherspoon and 44-year-old Kendrick L. Miller.
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Johnny Angelo Brown-Witherspoon 2 of 3
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/08/2022
Location : W Canal St
City : Milwaukee
County : Milwaukee
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Milwaukee Polic Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Milwaukee PD initiated a high-speed police chase for an alleged small drug transaction, chasing a vehicle that hit and injured a pedestrian before it crashed through a safety fence and fell off a bridge onto West Canal Street, bursting into flames and killing 28-year-old Corey Owens, 34-year-old Johnny Brown-Witherspoon and 44-year-old Kendrick L. Miller.
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Kendrick L. Miller 1 of 3
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/08/2022
Location : West Canal Street
City : Milwaukee
County : Milwaukee
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Milwaukee Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Milwaukee PD initiated a high-speed police chase for an alleged small drug transaction, chasing a vehicle that hit and injured a pedestrian before it crashed through a safety fence and fell off a bridge onto West Canal Street, bursting into flames and killing 28-year-old Corey Owens, 34-year-old Johnny Brown-Witherspoon and 44-year-old Kendrick L. Miller.
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Montay Stegall
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/08/2022
Location : SR 166
City : Unincorporated county
County : Fulton
State : Georgia
Agency : Georgia State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Georgia State Police troopers were patrolling I-75 in Clayton County when a Ford Fusion was seen speeding and not using a turn signal. Troopers escalated a chase and the Fusion fled. Troopers continued chasing the vehicle at high speeds into Fulton County when the took an exit ramp onto State Route 166. As he was entering the ramp, the vehicle drove off the road and went down and embankment where it ultimately flipped over, killing the driver. The man’s identity was not released, nor were dashcam videos or other evidence.