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Maurice “Corey” McCarthy Hughes

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/14/2022

Location : S Chancellor Ave

City : Hattiesburg

County : Forrest

State : Mississippi

Agency : Forrest County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Forrest County deputies were called to a mental health crisis call to serve an involuntary commitment. Police allege that an altercation ensued when they tried to arrest Hughes and that he allegedly hit an officer with a blunt object. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjtv.com/news/pine-belt/forrest-county-family-wants-answers-after-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting/?IPID=PineBelt?ipid=promo-link-block1

https://www.wdam.com/2022/07/15/victim-identified-after-officer-involved-shooting-fcso-issues-statement/

https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/24/ags-office-forrest-co-deputy-justified-july-palmers-crossing-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/14/2022

Location : 4321 Ontario Mills Parkway

City : Ontario

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Eliseo Guerrero

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police responded to a call alleging a man attempting to rob people, allegedly having a weapon. Police arrived, saw the man with two “metal objects” in his hands and shot and killed him. The objects causing officers to fear for their lives had been 2 forks.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqMqqe_Ga0A

https://www.ontarioca.gov/sites/default/files/Ontario-Files/press-releases/07%2015%2022%20-%20Ontario%20-%20Officer%20Involved%20Shooting%20Mobil.pdf

https://www.ontarioca.gov/press_releases/officer-involved-shooting-0

Andrew Tekle Sundberg

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/14/2022

Location : 900 block of 21st Ave S

City : Minneapolis

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Minneapolis PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “Shots fired” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Minneapolis PD responded to a call of shots fired. Police created a standoff and shot and killed Andrew Tekle Sundberg.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/live-updates/bodycam-footage-andrew-tekle-sundberg-police-shooting/

https://www.fox9.com/news/andrew-tekle-sundberg-shot-by-mpd-snipers-search-warrant-says

Paul Chavez Jr.

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/14/2022

Location : 1400 block of Entrada Way

City : Modesto

County : Stanislaus

State : California

Agency : Modesto PD

Officer(s) : Sam Muncie, Sergio Valencia

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police while being drunk and disorderly

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Modesto PD responded to a call of man being drunk and reckless. Police found him walking around with a tow hitch. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox40.com/news/local-news/stanislaus-county/family-of-man-killed-by-modesto-police-want-officer-prosecuted/

https://www.kcra.com/article/video-shows-modesto-police-shooting-that-killed-paul-chavez-jr-family-to-file-lawsuit/40721891

Robert Fletemier-Brown

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/14/2022

Location : 4900 block of Oak Park Drive NE

City : Salem

County : Marion

State : Oregon

Agency : Salem Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Brian Frazzini, Corporal Waite, Ryan Morris

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Salem PD believed 16-year-old Robert Fletemier-Brown was responsible for a prior incident and arrived to arrest him. Police claim he started shooting at them. Police responded with flash bangs and M-80 rifles shot and killed the 16-year-old. The killing was justified by a Grand Jury.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koin.com/news/crime/salem-police-investigate-after-teen-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/

https://komonews.com/news/local/person-shot-hurt-in-shooting-salem-oregon-police-officers-investigation-oak-park-drive-moreland-avenue-isolated-incident-injuries-reported

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/crime/2022/07/23/grand-jury-salem-officers-justified-fatal-shooting-teen-during-firefight-robert-brown/65380897007/

https://www.cityofsalem.net/home/showpublisheddocument/16575

https://www.salemreporter.com/2024/06/12/boys-dream-dies-in-a-gunfight-with-salem-police/

Matthew Majestic Hyde

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/13/2022

Location : 2720 Dewey St

City : Hollywood

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Broward County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Broward deputies confronted a man who had threatened to hurt himself and others. Police arrived and allege that the man set the house on fire. Police shot and killed him. Police did not answer if he had had a weapon.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://woodzog.com/miami-dade-police-department-proposes-unit-dedicated-to-mental-health-calls-nbc-6-south-florida/

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/fire-at-hollywood-home-where-swat-responded-to-barricaded-man/2804697/

https://www.sheriff.org/PIO/BSONews/Pages/FDLE-INVESTIGATES-DEPUTY--INVOLVED-SHOOTING.aspx

Timothy Ostrander

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/13/2022

Location : US Route 136 + Hancock County Rd 2500 E

City : Carthage

County : Hancock

State : Illinois

Agency : Hancock County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Hancock County deputies were sent to a suspicious person call. Police allege that timothy Ostrander pointed a gun at them and fled in a car. Police claim he shot at them. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wgem.com/2022/07/14/isp-suspect-held-deputy-gun-point-squad-car-before-officers-shot-him/

https://muscatinejournal.com/muscatine/muscatine-man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting/article_5881ff8b-97ab-5eee-acf1-80d32405b0f2.html

Malachi Lavar Carroll

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/13/2022

Location : 1600 block of Elsing Green Court

City : Highland Springs

County : Henrico

State : Virginia

Agency : Henrico County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Henrico Police were called to a domestic disturbance and claim that when they entered, Malachi Lavar Carroll had a knife. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/malachi-carroll-obit-july-14-2022

https://www.wtap.com/video/2022/07/15/henrico-father-speaks-out-after-son-killed-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.nbc12.com/2022/07/14/police-identify-20-year-old-killed-officer-involved-shooting-henrico/

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/man-killed-by-henrico-officer-identified-july-14-2022

Curtis Dale Barnett

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/13/2022

Location : 300 block of Crescent Way

City : Salinas

County : Monterey

State : California

Agency : Salinas PD

Officer(s) : Gabriel Garcia, Alejandro Jimenez, Eduardo Bejarano, Jordy Urrutia

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

SWAT with Lenco Bearcat, 2 armored vehicles, full military execution. This army appeared because he has an old felony record.

Salinas PD responded to a stabbing call. Police arrived and numerous officers shot and killed Curtis Dale Barnett. This response may have been the result of police bias due to past encounters with Barnett. This was Officer Jordy Urrutia’s second killing, having killed Sergio Contreras Villanueva in the past.

SOURCE LINKS :

ksbw.com/article/california-doj-reports-name-of-salinas-officers-who-shot-killed-a-man-in-july/40933879#

Romayne Manuel

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/13/2022

Location : 2200 block of Sara Jane Parkway

City : Grand Prairie

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Grand Prairie PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health wellness check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Grand Prairie PD responded to a welfare check call for a woman and found Romayne Manuel outside a stolen car. Police tased him and claim he opened the car door, presumably to get a gun. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sacredfuneralhome.com/obituary/Romayne-Manuel

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article263459318.html

https://www.irvingweekly.com/s/4359/Man-Killed-by-Grand-Prairie-Police-Officer-Had-Grabbed-Gun-from-Car.php

Gloria Melton

Age :77

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 07/13/2022

Location : 5th Ave + Colfax St

City : Gary

County : Lake

State : Indiana

Agency : Lake County SO

Officer(s) : Zachary Norcutt

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by patrol car crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Gary PD officer collided with Gloria Melton. She was killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lost-my-grandma-need-help-for-travel

https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/police-officer-involved-in-fatal-accident-in-gary/

https://www.wbiw.com/2022/07/14/indiana-state-police-investigate-fatal-crash-in-gary/

https://wgntv.com/northwest-indiana/woman-ejected-dies-after-crash-with-police-car-in-gary/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/13/2022

Location : 15700 Kuykendahl Rd

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Harris County deputies arrived at a hotel to arrest a man on open warrants. They allege that he had a pistol. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/07/13/wanted-man-shot-and-killed-by-deputies-at-motel-in-north-harris-county-sheriff-says/

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/Sheriff-Man-fatally-shot-by-two-deputies-in-far-17303028.php

Michael Siletto

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/13/2022

Location : Washington St + E 45th Ave

City : Denver

County : Denver

State : Colorado

Agency : Denver PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Denver PD received a call regarding people with weapons and found the vehicle which refused to stop. Police escalated a chase with helicopters and K9s. People in the vehicle allegedly fired shots at police. Police shot and killed Michael Siletto.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denverpost.com/2022/07/27/man-died-gunfire-denver-police/

https://12ft.io/proxy?ref=&q=https://www.denverpost.com/2022/07/14/denver-police-shooting-globeville/

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/shooting-involving-denver-police-officer/73-ccd7d433-1625-4a90-b20b-9653ba9c9491

Thomas Cromwell

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/12/2022

Location : 2793 Water Park Drive

City : Mason

County : Warren

State : Ohio

Agency : Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Christopher Keene

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Hamilton County deputies found Thomas Cromwell for a prior incident. Police claim that when they arrived, some sort of hostage situation arose and police felt a woman was in danger and they shot and killed Cromwell.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox19.com/2022/07/12/escaped-inmate-barricaded-with-hostage-shot-dead-by-police-swat-standoff-mason-hotel-coroner-says/

https://www.whio.com/news/state-and-regional/shooting-escaped-inmate-holding-woman-knifepoint-mason-hotel-ruled-justified-prosecutor-says/AJT3EKGOJ5ASFAAADYIAUOFHWU/

Mark Evers

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/12/2022

Location : 5900 block of North Ohio 48

City : Clearcreek

County : Warren

State : Ohio

Agency : Clearcreek PD

Officer(s) : Nicole Cordero

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Clearcreek PD responded to a domestic violence call. Officer Ney was shot in the head and survived. Police shot Mark Evers several times, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news.yahoo.com/clearcreek-officer-remains-critical-condition-011200293.html

https://local12.com/news/local/officer-shot-in-warren-county-is-back-in-the-hospital-cincinnati-clearcreek-township-eric-ney-pneumonia-blood-clots-mark-evers-sr-48-nikki-cordero

William Thomas Bowie

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/11/2022

Location : Pineview Rd + I-77

City : Cayce

County : Lexington

State : South Carolina

Agency : Cayce Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bowie was identified as the driver of a 2008 Infinity Sedan spotted at the Fleet Truck Repair on Charleston Highway in Cayce after stealing items from multiple vehicles at the businesses. He refused to pull over for officers who escalated a chase.
Bowie got off I-26 West onto I-77 North before taking exit 5 (Bluff Road) on I-77 before turning left onto Pineview Rd. He was killed on impact when he ran a red light at the intersection of Pineview and Shop Rd and hit another car.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wistv.com/2022/07/11/police-chase-pineview-road-ends-fatal-collision/

Terrill Anton Gadsden Jones

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/11/2022

Location : Sixth Ave + 36th St

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : South Tucson PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Killed by police for call for erratic behavior

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tucson PD were sent on a call about a man behaving erratically in traffic. Police fired tasers at him and handcuffed him. The man became unresponsive and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/07/21/terrill-anton-jones-dies-police-custody-taser-south-tucson/10119005002/

https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071822_prcit_information/man-dies-after-being-tased-by-south-tucson-police/

Madeline Spells Miller

Age :64

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 07/10/2022

Location : 1400 block of Joyce Dr

City : Flossmoor

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Flossmoor PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Flossmoor PD responded to a Domestic Disturbance call and arrived on the scene. Police allege Madeline Spells Miller was holding a knife. Police shot and killed her.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://patch.com/illinois/homewood-flossmoor/woman-fatally-shot-flossmoor-officer-involved-shooting-report

https://abc7chicago.com/madeline-miller-flossmoor-il-police-shooting-news-illinois-state/12060046/

https://chicagodefender.com/protests-resume-at-flossmoor-village-board-meeting-for-madeline-miller/

Raul Hardy

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/09/2022

Location : 205-17 116th Ave

City : Queens

County : Queens

State : New York

Agency : NYPD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

NYPD responded to a call about a man issuing vague threats to elected officials. Police allege that they arrived and he fired shots at them. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://nypost.com/2022/07/10/nyc-man-shot-by-cops-was-mentally-ill-unhinged-neighbors/

https://www.foxnews.com/us/nypd-shoots-man-threatened-kill-gov-kathy-hochul-police-commissioner-report

https://nypost.com/2022/07/09/police-shoot-man-in-queens-threatening-to-kill-gov-kathy-hochul/

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/1-critical-after-police-involved-shooting-in-queens

https://nypost.com/2022/07/12/state-ag-opens-probes-into-fatal-civilian-shootings-by-nypd/

https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/man-shot-131-times-nypd-potential-suicide-cop-report

Malik Williams

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/09/2022

Location : Flatbush Avenue and Nevins Street

City : Brooklyn

County : Kings

State : New York

Agency : NYPD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Malik Williams fled a traffic stop. NYPD shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.brooklynpaper.com/ag-investigate-death-malik-williams/

https://nypost.com/2022/07/09/nypd-cops-shoot-armed-suspect-in-chest-after-he-opens-fire-in-brooklyn/

Jaime Rodriguez

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/09/2022

Location : 1100 block of E 17th St

City : Long Beach

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Long Beach PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police when seen armed and pacing on someone’s roof

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jaime Rodriguez was pacing on someone’s rooftop with a gun. Long Beach PD arrived and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://lbpost.com/news/man-gun-poly-police-shooting-17th-street-long-beach

Dillon E. Walker

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/09/2022

Location : Paul Clark Road

City : Cave City

County : Barren

State : Kentucky

Agency : Barren County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Barren County deputies were called to Paul Clark Road for a welfare check on Dillon Walker. Police allege that he ran from his car with a gun and pointed the gun at police who then shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.bgdailynews.com/news/police-release-more-information-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-barren/article_9b73b812-f7d6-5ff9-ade9-28a256169474.html

Mack Lee III

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/09/2022

Location : 4200 block of Sanders View

City : Colorado Springs

County : El Paso

State : Colorado

Agency : El Paso PD

Officer(s) : Joel Conklin, Matthew Kirby

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

El Paso officers responded to a domestic violence call and allege that Mack Lee came out of his home with a gun. Police then shot and killed him. Autopsy showed him to have 11 bullets in his body. No BWC can be found to verify police narrative. The killing was Justified by the DA.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.spjonesandson.com/obituary/mack-lee-iii

https://www.kktv.com/2022/07/10/one-dead-late-night-officer-involved-shooting-colorado-springs/

https://www.denverpost.com/2022/07/11/colorado-springs-fatal-police-shooting-2/

https://gazette.com/news/public-safety/cspd-names-officers-involved-in-fatal-shooting-of-domestic-violence-suspect/article_4f477936-04a3-11ed-978e-7b616955f3a0.html

https://www.fox21news.com/news/local/suspect-in-springs-officer-involved-shooting-identified/

https://www.kktv.com/2023/07/27/colorado-springs-police-officer-involved-shooting-found-justified-suspect-shot-11-times/

Roderick Brooks

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/08/2022

Location : 8060 FM 1960 Road E

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Garrett Hardin

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Killed by police after shoplifting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police received a call about a shoplifting and assault and claim that when they arrived, Roderick Brooks fled. Police tried to tase him but he allegedly took the Taser from police. Officer Garrett Hardin shot him at close range in the back of the neck, killing him. Family states that the bodycam video does not match the police narrative. Officer Garrett was placed on desk duty and indicted. On 11/4/2024, he was found not guilty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/roderick-brooks-harris-county-deputy-shooting-garrett-hardin-body-cam-video/12067628/

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/07/26/watch-live-attorneys-family-speak-on-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-of-roderick-brooks/

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/09/28/family-of-roderick-brooks-files-lawsuit-against-harris-county-officials-including-judge-hidalgo-former-sheriff/

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/roderick-brooks-family-holds-vigil-1-year-after-he-was-shot-killed-by-harris-county-sergeant

https://abc13.com/roderick-brooks-death-shoplifting-suspect-killed-harris-county-deputy-shooting-body-camera-footage/13477975/

https://abc13.com/post/sgt-garrett-hardin-found-not-guilty-weeks-after-bodycam-was-released-shooting-shoplifting-suspect-roderick-brooks-death/15509482/

Shane Nettlerville

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 07/08/2022

Location : 1500 block of 34th St. S

City : Fargo

County : North Dakota

State : North Dakota

Agency : Fargo Police Department

Officer(s) : Adam O’Brien

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Fargo police allege that they tried to traffic-stop Shane Nettlerville who “drove toward officers” who shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/police-block-off-roads-near-south-fargo-apartment-building

https://www.kvrr.com/2022/07/09/man-killed-by-police-officer-in-south-fargo-identified/

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/07/08/fargo-police-shoot-kill-driver-of-van

https://www.kvrr.com/2022/07/08/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-man-in-critical-condition/

https://trendfool.com/news/friend-talks-about-nettervilles-death-need-to-see-body-cam-footage/

https://www.kvrr.com/2022/08/29/watch-attorney-general-rules-fatal-fargo-police-shooting-justified/

https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/fargo-police-say-officer-didnt-violate-policies-in-fatal-shooting

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/08/2022

Location : Hwy 259

City : Kilgore

County : Gregg

State : Texas

Agency : Kilgore PD, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police chased an unidentified man who man fled to an apartment. SWAT arrived and some time later, the man was found dead with allegedly self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kltv.com/video/2022/07/08/suspect-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-after-gregg-county-police-chase/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/08/2022

Location : Mary Blvd

City : New Braunfels

County : Guadalupe

State : Texas

Agency : New Braunfels PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

After observing a burglary, police chased the 15-year-old intruder until he crashed and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://herald-zeitung.com/community_alert/burglary-suspect-15-dies-during-high-speed-chase-into-guadalupe-county/article_d572fe44-fed2-11ec-a66d-9f9900bfc45e.html

Tyrance Benbow

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/08/2022

Location : NC-130

City : Shallotte

County : Brunswick

State : North Carolina

Agency : Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit

Officer(s) : Not Dlsclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit agents tried to make a traffic stop using the excuse of too dark window tint on Tyrance Benbow. Officers felt if they had gotten a tip that he was going to make some drug purchases, and they attempted to stop him. He sped away and police chased him, attacked him with a PIT maneuver, several times and rear ended him, resulting in a fatal crash that killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbko.com/video/2023/03/23/family-files-lawsuit-against-first-responders-fatal-wreck-during-chase-2022/

Nathaniel Gomez

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/07/2022

Location : 700 block of 9th Ave

City : Safford

County : Graham

State : Arizona

Agency : Safford PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died from medical emergency during burglary

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Safford PD responded to a call about an alleged attempted breaking and entering. They found Nathaniel Gomez covered in blood and behaving erratically. They tased and pepper sprayed him and he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://gilaherald.com/manner-of-death-listed-as-undetermined-in-the-autopsy-of-a-man-who-died-in-safford-police-custody/#:~:text=Nathaniel%20James%20Gomez%2C%2033%2C%20formerly,Pima%20County%20Medical%20Examiner%20Dr.

https://www.eacourier.com/news/family-seeks-answers-as-addiction-claims-another-life/article_c6e9bada-039a-11ed-b8d9-5bd17c24cc99.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/07/2022

Location : 3100 block of Read Mountain

City : Roanoake

County : Botetourt

State : Virginia

Agency : Botetourt County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Roanoke Police received a report of a potentially suicidal man with a firearm in the 4600 block of Long Acre Drive NE having left the area by car. Police knew that the man had an active felony warrant in another jurisdiction and the description of the vehicle was aired via APB to all Patrol Units.
An officer found the car in the area of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road NE and he began to follow the vehicle and also saw that there was a passenger in the car. The officer attempted a traffic stop but the pursuit continued out of the City of Roanoke
Patrol units deployed pursuit stop sticks but the driver continued fleeing. The driver finally lost control of the vehicle and crashed in the 3100 block of Read Mountain Road in Botetourt County. The driver committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wset.com/news/local/1-dead-1-charged-after-roanoke-police-car-chase-vehicle-pursuit-crime-prevention-firearm-gun-violence-suicide-botetourt-county-virginia-july-7-2022

https://roanoke.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/botetourt-county-provides-more-details-about-police-pursuit-that-ended-with-crash-suicide/article_0237cc44-fecd-11ec-946b-c7d46adbc63a.html

Nicholas L. “Bubby” Keiffer

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/07/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Bethany

County : Orleans

State : New York

Agency : Genesee County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcyclist (driver) killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Nicholas “Bubby” Keifer was killed after crashing his motorcycle on Route 63 in Bethany near Fargo Road as a result of a high-speed police chase. Just before impact, police allege that they called off the chase. A Genesee County deputy located the motorcycle on its side in a field along with the motorcyclist who died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://orleanshub.com/medina-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-bethany/

Ralph Esteban Ramirez

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/07/2022

Location : 2360 Delk Road

City : Marietta

County : Cobb

State : Georgia

Agency : Marietta PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “Suspicious person” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Marietta PD were sent to 2360 Delk Road after a report of a suspicious person. When police approached Ralph Esteban Ramirez, he allegedly attempted to flee in his car and struck a police vehicle and police claim that he pinned and dragged an injured officer with his vehicle. Officers shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mdjonline.com/news/police_fire/two-injured-in-police-involved-shooting-at-marietta-motel/article_3f125130-feb8-11ec-91f8-8f67fb6cef56.html

https://www.thegeorgiavirtue.com/georgia-crime/man-shot-killed-after-dragging-officer-with-car/

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/marietta-officer-involved-shooting

Alejandro Molina Cornelio

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/07/2022

Location : Garland Ave + Olive Pl

City : Fort Worth

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Fort Worth PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during custody fight

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Alejandro Molina Cornelio tried to take his children from his ex-wife's home. Police saw him return and escalated a chase. He drove toward the ex-wife’s home and rammed a police car. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox4news.com/news/police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-west-fort-worth

https://www.fox4news.com/news/suspect-dies-days-after-fort-worth-police-shooting

Felipe DeJesus Guerrero

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/07/2022

Location : Pico + Sawtelle Blvd under 405 Fwy

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Officer(s) : Jeffery Kievit

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

LAPD responded to calls of a man with a knife. Police claim that Felipe DeJesus Guerrero charged them. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://apnews.com/article/police-shootings-los-angeles-463f601b8f6ebf5b878ed7f7f035800c

https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/officer-involved-shooting-in-west-los-angeles-division-nrf034-22ma/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnGtlTSKTh0

Jasper Aaron Lynch

Age :26

Gender :Transgender

Race : White

Date : 07/07/2022

Location : 6900 block of Arbor Lane

City : McLean

County : Fairfax

State : Virginia

Agency : Fairfax County PD

Officer(s) : Edward George

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Fairfax County deputies responded to reports of Jasper Aaron Lynch having a mental health crisis and throwing objects outside. Police found him inside and allege he ran after them swinging a bottle. Police fired their tasers and one officer shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dcist.com/story/22/07/08/fairfax-police-killing-mclean-home/

https://www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax/questions-remain-for-family-in-mclean-police-involved-shooting/article_3ebcff32-180d-11ed-a99f-b3d535ccbdc9.html

Tazzeer Reed 1 of 2

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/07/2022

Location : Washington and 527 Myrtle Avenue

City : Asbury Park

County : Monmoth

State : New Jersey

Agency : Asbury Park Police Department

Officer(s) : Scott Ritter, Samuel Griffith

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A group of Asbury Park police officers investigating what sounded like gunfire tried to traffic-stop a vehicle in the area of Atkins Avenue and escalated a chase. The car fled and crashed into a tree about a mile two people fled while the other two occupants were seriously injured in the crash. One has since died and the other is in critical condition.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nj.com/news/2022/06/1-dead-three-injured-after-vehicle-fleeing-cops-crashes-into-tree.html

Dishawn K. Bellamy 2 of 2

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/07/2022

Location : Washington and 527 Myrtle Avenue

City : Asbury Park

County : Monmoth

State : New Jersey

Agency : Asbury Park Police Department

Officer(s) : Scott Ritter, Samuel Griffith

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A group of Asbury Park police officers investigating what sounded like gunfire tried to traffic-stop a vehicle in the area of Atkins Avenue and escalated a chase. The car fled and crashed into a tree about a mile two people fled while the other two occupants were seriously injured in the crash. One has since died and the other is in critical condition.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nj.com/news/2022/06/1-dead-three-injured-after-vehicle-fleeing-cops-crashes-into-tree.html

Matthew Scott Jones

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/06/2022

Location : 07/06/2022

City : Beckley

County : Raleigh

State : West Virginia

Agency : West Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Matthew Scott Jones fled a crash scene. Police chased him until he stopped. Police claim he had a gun. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wvva.com/2022/07/06/investigation-underway-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.wvva.com/2022/07/26/fiance-man-killed-raleigh-county-officer-involved-shooting-says-his-actions-were-result-unmanaged-mental-health-issues/

Jerry Lee Esparza

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/06/2022

Location : 3609 N Saint Mary’s Street

City : Beeville

County : Bee

State : Texas

Agency : Beeville Police Department

Officer(s) : Kenneth Jefferson

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Beeville PD responded to a hotel for a disturbance, found Jerry Lee Esparza with a knife and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mysoutex.com/beeville_bee_picayune/news/bpd-officer-shoots-kills-man/article_d67a10b0-0153-11ed-bd69-6b6066991136.html

Brett David Rosenau

Age :14

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/06/2022

Location : 8109 San Joaquin SE

City : 8109 San Joaquin SE

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Fire

Event : Killed by fire set by police munitions during home raid

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Albuquerque PD tried to interview a friend of Brett Rosenau for a previous incident. When they approached him, he locked himself inside a home, and Rosenau joined him. Police fired three different types of munitions and the building caught on fire. Rosenau, who was not the target of police, died in the fire.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abq.news/2022/08/apd-gassed-home-five-times-in-fire-that-killed-teen/

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2022/07/15/oxni-j15.html

https://www.insider.com/15-year-old-boy-died-smoke-inhalation-swat-raid-nm-2022-7