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On 08/01/2021, Julius Filep, 55, exited a stopped car and walked into the oncoming lane of traffic on State Route 18 in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Officer Mitchell Ngai of the East Brunswick Police Department was operating a marked patrol vehicle, responding to a reported motor vehicle accident in the southbound lanes. At approximately 4:13 a.m., Officer Ngai, traveling northbound near the accident site, struck and killed Filep.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality

• https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2021/08/pedestrian-hit-killed-by-east-brunswick-police-officer-during-response-to-call.html
• https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/2021/08/02/pedestrian-struck-and-killed-east-brunswick-police-car-route-18/5461842001/
• https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-brunswick/sections/police-and-fire/articles/east-brunswick-police-vehicle-involved-in-fatal-pedestrian-crash-on-route-18

On July 31, 2021, at approximately 4:08 a.m., Celina Police officers observed a blue 2004 Acura run a stop sign. Officers pursued the vehicle after it was observed swerving on the roadway.
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The driver, later identified as 33-year-old Chad R. Rammel, did not stop as officers activated their lights and sirens. Police escalated a chase to speeds exceeding 95 mph. police alleged that they “called the chase” apparently moments before a crash was reported on a deserted narrow country Road just passed four in the morning we’re all allegedly Rammel died in a single vehicle crash. Chad Rammell, the driver, and so occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead. The incident is under investigation by the Ohio State Patrol.
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A short time later, Mercer County Central Dispatch received a report of a crash on Mud Pike Road. Responders from the Ohio Highway Patrol and Mercer County Sheriff's Office discovered the crashed Acura. Rammel, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the crash site.
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The incident is under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol

https://mercercountyoutlook.net/2021/07/31/celina-man-dies-in-crash-after-police-had-already-aborted-chase/
https://www.dailystandard.com/archive/2021-08-02/stories/43446/1-dead-in-crash-after-cop-chase
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/chad-rammel-obituary?id=6206488

Police responded to a call about a suspicious person at around 9 p.m. When officers arrived, they encountered an armed individual in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Officers shot and killed Luis Flores. Details surrounding the incident and what led to the killing were withheld by police.
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https://www.fox4news.com/news/1-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-celina

On July 30, 2021, around 2:30 a.m., officers from the Brooklyn Police Department responded to reports of shots fired near West 73rd Street and Denison Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers located shell casings and obtained a description of a white Nissan believed to be involved in the incident. Police located and pulled over the vehicle. The driver initially complied but then drove away. Police escalated a high-speed pursuit. The chase ended when the vehicle lost control and overturned.
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A 33-year-old female passenger was ejected from the vehicle and killed. Officers removed the male driver from the wreckage. A firearm was reportedly recovered from the vehicle that matched the caliber of the earlier discovered shell casings. The shots fired incident remains under investigation.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/1-person-dies-in-crash-on-denison-avenue-in-cleveland?utm_source=chatgpt.com

On 07/29/2021, George Tratras called 911 and reported that he had killed his parents. Initially cooperating with police, Tratras later fled during an exchange of gunfire. Officers from the Mt. Lebanon Police Department located him near US-19 and McLaughlin Run Road in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, where he was found deceased from a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.wtae.com/article/3-people-dead-including-suspect-and-2-officers-injured-following-violent-night-in-mount-lebanon/37164092
 

On July 29, 2021, around 5:30 p.m., officers from the Mansfield Police Department responded to a 911 hang-up call at an apartment located on 300 Wood Street in Mansfield, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers heard someone yelling for help from inside the residence.
Officers ordered James Haynes, a 31-year-old man armed with a knife, to drop the weapon. Instead, he allegedly moved toward a window. An officer fired a Taser, but Haynes began re-entering the apartment through the broken window. Officers opened fire, then forced entry into the apartment. Inside, they again confronted him while he was still armed and fired additional shots, killing him.

https://www.richlandsource.com/2022/03/28/grand-jury-finds-justifiable-use-of-deadly-force-in-fatal-july-29-shooting-by-mansfield-police/
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/getattachment/c113ff22-eab5-4500-8f95-31e36a9d9d71/Prosecutor-Summary.aspx
https://www.yahoo.com/news/grand-jury-rules-mansfield-police-172909247.html
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/SpecialPages/Documents/James-Haynes/Video-Review-and-Analysis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_killings_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States%2C_July_2021

On July 28, 2021, officers from the Keizer Police Department chased an allegedly stolen car until it struck a bystander pedestrian, killing 64-year-old Becky Dietzel, who was crossing the street.
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The Keizer Police Department is leading the internal self-investigation into the incident.

https://katu.com/news/local/salem-police-officer-justified-in-killing-man-during-domestic-violence-situation-grand-ju
https://www.salemreporter.com/2021/08/11/marion-county-grand-jury-finds-fatal-police-shooting-justified/
https://www.koin.com/news/mother-of-slain-son-claims-police-officer-used-excessive-force-in-wrongful-death-lawsuit/
https://apnews.com/article/health-police-oregon-mental-salem-a5a933c76760a8d3929595f846876bb0
https://kykn.com/2022/05/11/lawsuit-filed-for-mentally-ill-man-killed-by-salem-police-officer/

On July 27, 2021, Chickasha Police responded to a 911 call reporting a suicidal woman with a firearm at a residence in the 1100 block of West Tennessee Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered 49-year-old Lisa Hight outside the home with a gun. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, Hight retreated into the residence, firing multiple shots from inside. At one point, she allegedly pointed the gun at officers, prompting an officer to discharge their weapon. Subsequently, officers heard another gunshot from within the house. Upon entry, they found Hight deceased.
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https://www.news9.com/story/6100b0a34694250be440396c/osbi%3A-armed-woman-dies-after-police-standoff-in-chickasha
https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-man-identifies-woman-killed-in-chickasha-officer-involved-shooting/

Robert Uhler was found guilty of numerous incidents of child, sexual abuse. During an attempt to arrest him, he reportedly pulled a gun when US Marshals found him. One or more marshals open fire, killing him.

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

Officer Cecil Morrison responded to a report of domestic violence at an apartment on Third Street. Upon arrival, he approached Michael Whitmer's vehicle with his firearm drawn. Inside the vehicle was Whitmer’s 4-year-old son, seated in the back seat. Whitmer attempted to reverse the vehicle out of the driveway multiple times, during which his car collided with an unoccupied police cruiser. As Whitmer reversed again, Officer Morrison fired multiple shots into the vehicle, fatally wounding Whitmer. Reports indicate that Whitmer had been unarmed at the time of the shooting.
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Following the incident, Officer Morrison was charged with negligent homicide, a misdemeanor offense. He pleaded no contest to the charge and was ordered to permanently surrender his Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate, effectively ending his law enforcement career in the state. Notably, after the shooting and before his plea, Morrison was hired by the Nelsonville Police Department; however, his law enforcement certification surrender precludes future employment as an officer in Ohio.
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In addition to the criminal proceedings, Morrison faces a civil lawsuit filed by Whitmer's family, alleging violations of Whitmer’s constitutional rights.

https://athensindependent.com/ex-police-officer-who-shot-and-killed-nelsonville-resident-faces-civil-lawsuit/

On July 27, 2021, officers from the Riverside Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a home invasion on the 2500 block of Rondowa Avenue in Riverside, Ohio. The caller stated that a man, later identified as 39-year-old Kevlin Wallace, had broken into the residence and was holding her boyfriend, daughter, and the child’s grandfather hostage at gunpoint.
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An officer confronted Wallace and engaged him in a shootout. Wallace left the home, prompting a search of the area. Police heard a gunshot as they approached Wallace’s location and found him with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/crews-called-for-dayton-shooting-victim/WVTTL5256FDYRHPRWK2CZTXUAU/
https://www.whio.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-reported-outside-riverside-house/M6IFKPWZBND75P2LRH54UC7EHU/
https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/riverside-police-officers-request-aid-cancel-10-minutes-later/
https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/riverside-police-to-discuss-suspect-who-shot-himself-after-shootout-with-officers/
https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/riverside-police-to-address-reported-burglary-that-ended-with-1-dead-from-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/OYT5KRIFQBFPHP7X56VECR2MX4/

On July 26, 2021, deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a home at the intersection of N. State Streetand Bush Street in Gobles around 7:30 p.m. due to a report of domestic assault. After securing a warrant, they returned at about 9:30 p.m. Jacob Bender's wife informed the deputies that Bender was hiding in a basement crawl space. A deputy then used a K-9 unit to apprehend him. Bender allegedly stabbed the police dog three times. Deputies fired a taser, then opened fire, killing him.

Fatalities:
• 1 (Jacob Bender)

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 K-9 injury

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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1. https://wwmt.com/news/local/police-at-house-in-gobles
2. https://www.woodtv.com/news/van-buren-county/man-who-stabbed-k-9-dog-shot-killed-by-deputy-in-van-buren-co/
3. https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/officer-fatally-shoots-suspect-who-allegedly-stabbed-k-9/69-514332ff-7f9c-4e59-919d-da46751449e8
4. https://wwmt.com/news/local/deputies-called-to-gobles-home-19-times-in-past-year-where-man-was-shot-and-killed
5. https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/sheriffs-deputy-fatally-shoots-man-after-police-dog-stabbed-in-van-buren-county/
6. https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/south-mi/van-buren/suspect-shot-and-killed-after-stabbing-k-9-officer-in-van-buren-county
7. https://apnews.com/article/police-dogs-c361d9cd0862cf5b7a35ece8fc4b9cfa
8. https://www.police1.com/k-9/articles/man-repeatedly-stabs-k-9-is-fatally-shot-officials-say-S7mLBD9bZ4K548Ai/
9. https://www.abc57.com/news/deputies-kill-suspect-who-stabbed-k-9-attempted-to-stab-officers
10. https://pjmedia.com/kevindowneyjr/2021/07/29/k9-officer-stabbed-3-times-survives-his-attacker-was-not-so-lucky-n1465522
11. https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/south-mi/van-buren/not-surprised-family-speaks-out-after-39-year-old-man-was-shot-killed-by-deputy
 

San Antonio police officers shot and killed Neida Tijerina while she and her children were being held captive by her partner, Angel Sanchez, 28. When Sanchez emerged with a shotgun, police shot and wounded him. In the process, police also shot and killed Tijerina.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/07/28/sapd-gives-new-information-about-standoff-where-man-shot-by-officers-woman-found-dead/

On July 26, 2021, around 8 p.m., Rankin County deputies responded to a call regarding burglary and vandalism. They spotted Damien Montrell Cameron exiting the woods. Police escalated a chase, apprehended Cameron. Police allege that he resisted. Police handcuffed him and placed him in the back of a police cruiser and when they returned an unspecified length of time later, they claim to have found him dead in handcuffs in the cruiser. This official police narrative is not collaborated by any bodycam or other evidence. While police omitted mention of injuries, photos submitted by his mother of him comatose in the hospital after the police assault shows significant injuries to his head and face. In addition, the sheriff’s office admitted that deputies handcuffed and locked him in a cruiser for an unspecified length of time prior to finding him dead in the vehicle. Temperatures were recorded at 98 degrees Fahrenheit in Braxton, MS on the day he was found dead in the locked cruiser. It is unknown whether and what types of injuries he may have had during arrest when police obliquely stated he had “resisted” and was overpowered by an unknown number of deputies. His mother is very outspoken and states that he was murdered by police.
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Of note, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office responsible for this fatal arrest has been under DOJ supervision as the “Goon Squad” of a number of severely racist officers terrorized and killed black residents. It is unknown whether the death of Damien Montrell Cameron was ever examined by the DOJ.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://www.wapt.com/article/man-dies-in-custody-of-rankin-deputies-mbi-investigating/37148627
2. https://www.mississippifreepress.org/rankin-county-deputies-beat-knelt-on-mans-neck-before-he-died-family-alleges/
3. https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/family-of-damien-cameron-demand-transparency-nearly-two-years-after-death-in-police-custody/
4. https://www.jacksonadvocateonline.com/the-evidence-is-in-his-face-says-mother-of-man-who-died-in-sheriffs-custody/
5. https://www.themississippimonitor.com/he-died-from-injuries-sustained-during-his-2021-arrest-family-wants-rankin-county-deputies-held-accountable/

On July 25, 2021, at approximately 12:15 p.m., deputies from the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) arrived at an apartment on Kathy Meadows Lane in Crowley, Louisiana, to apprehend a 35-year-old man. The man was wanted for questioning in a Jennings homicide investigation and had an active warrant in Acadia Parish.
Upon arrival, the man fired at the deputies, injuring one. In response, at least one deputy returned fire. After several unsuccessful attempts to establish communication, the APSO SWAT team entered the residence and found the man deceased from gunshot wounds.
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations is overseeing the investigation into the incident.

• https://www.lobservateur.com/2021/07/27/lsp-investigating-acadia-parish-officer-involved-shooting/
• https://www.katc.com/news/acadia-parish/update-full-recovery-expected-for-deputy
• https://calcasieu.info/louisiana-state-police-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-crowley/
• https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice/posts/5092430967440119/

On July 25, 2021, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Casey J. Stockton, 26, was involved in a motorcycle chase with members of the Cortland Police Department and the Cortland County Sheriff's Office. The pursuit ended near the Port Watson bridge in Cortland when Stockton crashed his motorcycle.
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Details regarding the circumstances leading to the crash and the reasons for the pursuit were not immediately available.

• https://www.wetmtv.com/news/local-news/police-chase-leads-to-deadly-crash-in-cortland/
• https://www.cortlandstandard.net/news/police-chase-leads-to-fatal-crash-in-cortland/
• https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/fatal-crash-in-cortland-2021/

David Wade Gaither, a 49-year-old White male, died by suicide during a domestic disturbance incident on July 24, 2021, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Officers from the Murfreesboro Police Department responded to a call around 10:40 p.m. about a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Gaither’s wife reported he had been acting belligerent and punching holes in the walls and doors. As officers entered the residence, Gaither exited a bedroom, pointed a handgun at one of the officers, and reportedly pulled the trigger, but the pistol malfunctioned. Gaither then followed officers outside, firing two more shots at them in the front yard before retreating inside. After receiving no response, officers entered the home and found Gaither deceased in a bedroom from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/Archive/ViewFile/Item/1657?utm_ 

On July 24, 2021, 22-year-old Daniel Milton was arrested at Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze after allegedly grabbing the buttocks of a 22-year-old female hospital employee. Police were called and took Milton into custody.
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While in custody, Milton reportedly began acting out toward hospital staff and was medicated. Details about the circumstances surrounding his detention and restraint were withheld by the police. Several hours later, Milton was found deceased. His death was determined to be caused by asphyxiation from being restrained.

• https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/nyregion/staten-island-death-police-asphyxiation.html
• https://www.wabc.com/news/young-man-dies-after-arrest-at-staten-island-hospital
• https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-staten-island-man-death-police-20210724-ymfdg2mwoxd7pohjzy4stydvwi-story.html

On July 24, 2021, 25-year-old Ryan James Kiess was killed in a fatal crash on Montauk Highway in Quogue, New York. Police had chased Justin Mendez at high speed for not having headlights on until he crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing a total of 5 people.
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While police claimed they were not actively pursuing Mendez, an officer was behind him with their lights activated prior to the crash.
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Mendez had crossed the center line and collided with another vehicle.

TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 5
In addition to Mendez, the victims included Uber driver Farhan Zahid, 32, and three passengers: brothers Michael Farrell, 20, and James Farrell, 25, as well as Ryan Kiess.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/nyregion/fatal-crash-montauk-highway-quogue.html
• https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/4-killed-in-crash-in-quogue-1.50240133
• https://www.wabc.com/news/fatal-crash-5-dead-including-uber-driver-and-passengers-on-montauk-highway

On July 24, 2021, 25-year-old Ryan James Kiess was killed in a fatal crash on Montauk Highway in Quogue, New York. Police had chased Justin Mendez at high speed for not having headlights on until he crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing a total of 5 people.
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While police claimed they were not actively pursuing Mendez, an officer was behind him with their lights activated prior to the crash.
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Mendez had crossed the center line and collided with another vehicle.

TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 5
In addition to Mendez, the victims included Uber driver Farhan Zahid, 32, and three passengers: brothers Michael Farrell, 20, and James Farrell, 25, as well as Ryan Kiess.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/nyregion/fatal-crash-montauk-highway-quogue.html
• https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/4-killed-in-crash-in-quogue-1.50240133
• https://www.wabc.com/news/fatal-crash-5-dead-including-uber-driver-and-passengers-on-montauk-highway

On July 24, 2021, 25-year-old Ryan James Kiess was killed in a fatal crash on Montauk Highway in Quogue, New York. Police had chased Justin Mendez at high speed for not having headlights on until he crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing a total of 5 people.
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While police claimed they were not actively pursuing Mendez, an officer was behind him with their lights activated prior to the crash.
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Mendez had crossed the center line and collided with another vehicle.

TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 5
In addition to Mendez, the victims included Uber driver Farhan Zahid, 32, and three passengers: brothers Michael Farrell, 20, and James Farrell, 25, as well as Ryan Kiess.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/nyregion/fatal-crash-montauk-highway-quogue.html
• https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/4-killed-in-crash-in-quogue-1.50240133
• https://www.wabc.com/news/fatal-crash-5-dead-including-uber-driver-and-passengers-on-montauk-highway

On July 24, 2021, 25-year-old Ryan James Kiess was killed in a fatal crash on Montauk Highway in Quogue, New York. Police had chased Justin Mendez at high speed for not having headlights on until he crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing a total of 5 people.
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While police claimed they were not actively pursuing Mendez, an officer was behind him with their lights activated prior to the crash.
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Mendez had crossed the center line and collided with another vehicle.

TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 5
In addition to Mendez, the victims included Uber driver Farhan Zahid, 32, and three passengers: brothers Michael Farrell, 20, and James Farrell, 25, as well as Ryan Kiess.

• https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/nyregion/fatal-crash-montauk-highway-quogue.html
• https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/4-killed-in-crash-in-quogue-1.50240133
• https://www.wabc.com/news/fatal-crash-5-dead-including-uber-driver-and-passengers-on-montauk-highway
 

On July 24, 2021, officers from the Springfield Township Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Andre Christopher, who was observed traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Christopher failed to pull over, leading officers to initiate a high-speed pursuit that concluded at the intersection of Galbraith and Winton Road in Finneytown, Ohio. Christopher's vehicle collided with another car, resulting in the death of Yvette C. Smith, a 51-year-old woman who was the bystander in the struck vehicle. Christopher attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by officers and taken into custody.
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https://www.wlwt.com/article/police-woman-killed-after-man-speeds-in-excess-of-100-mph-crashes-in-springfield-township/37119943
https://local12.com/news/local/man-accused-of-driving-more-than-100-mph-in-springfield-twp-arrested-after-deadly-crash-cincinnati-ohio-galbraith-yvette-smith-andre-christopher-police-crime-winton
https://www.wlwt.com/article/driver-involved-in-deadly-springfield-township-crash-heartbroken-to-learn-of-yvette-smiths-death/37124339

On 07/23/2021, at approximately 10:19 p.m., Asbury Park Police Department officers responded to a home at 305 7th Avenue where James Manzo, 27, was allegedly behaving erratically. Officers entered the building and attempted to speak with Manzo, but their efforts to communicate with him were unsuccessful. When an officer tried to enter Manzo’s room, Manzo allegedly attempted to stab the officer with a pair of scissors. Officer James R. Crawford shot and killed Manzo.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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• https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2021/07/asbury-park-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-was-threatening-harm-officials-say.html
• https://www.app.com/story/news/crime/2021/07/24/asbury-park-shooting-james-manzo-dead-officer-involved-shooting/8078300002/
• https://www.tapinto.net/towns/asbury-park/articles/asbury-park-police-officer-fatally-shoots-man-during-incident-at-seventh-avenue-home

On 07/23/2021, at approximately 10:19 p.m., Asbury Park Police Department officers responded to a home at 305 7th Avenue where James Manzo, 27, was allegedly behaving erratically and threatening harm to another individual. Officers entered the building and attempted to speak with Manzo, but their efforts to communicate with him were unsuccessful. When an officer tried to enter Manzo’s room, Manzo allegedly attempted to stab the officer with a pair of scissors. Officer James R. Crawford, observing the threat, shot and killed Manzo.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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• https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2021/07/asbury-park-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-was-threatening-harm-officials-say.html
• https://www.app.com/story/news/crime/2021/07/24/asbury-park-shooting-james-manzo-dead-officer-involved-shooting/8078300002/
• https://www.tapinto.net/towns/asbury-park/articles/asbury-park-police-officer-fatally-shoots-man-during-incident-at-seventh-avenue-home

On 07/23/2021, at approximately 10:19 p.m., Asbury Park Police Department officers responded to a home at 305 7th Avenue where James Manzo, 27, was allegedly behaving erratically and threatening harm to another individual. Officers entered the building and attempted to speak with Manzo, but their efforts to communicate with him were unsuccessful. When an officer tried to enter Manzo’s room, Manzo allegedly attempted to stab the officer with a pair of scissors. Officer James R. Crawford, observing the threat, shot and killed Manzo.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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• https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2021/07/asbury-park-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-was-threatening-harm-officials-say.html
• https://www.app.com/story/news/crime/2021/07/24/asbury-park-shooting-james-manzo-dead-officer-involved-shooting/8078300002/
• https://www.tapinto.net/towns/asbury-park/articles/asbury-park-police-officer-fatally-shoots-man-during-incident-at-seventh-avenue-home

On 07/22/2021, around 4:05 p.m., the Duncan Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 300 block of West Maple Avenue. Officers encountered 43-year-old Shawn Daniel Tillison, who emerged from the residence with a firearm pointed into the air. Officers fired less-beanbags in an attempt to subdue him; however, Tillison allegedly pointed the firearm at the officers. They shot and killed him.

https://www.newson6.com/story/60fae7eac247800c08dc6474/osbi-investigates-after-fatal-police-shooting-in-duncan
https://apnews.com/article/police-shootings-oklahoma-duncan-a9517475a0211998052e11585013a90e

On July 22, 2021, around 6:30 p.m., a large fight erupted in the 3000 block of North Water Street in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. Carlos Rodriguez, 40, produced a handgun and allegedly began firing into the crowd, with two shots directed toward responding plainclothes officers. Officers Suarez and Lesesane discharged their weapons, firing at least six shots, fatally striking Rodriguez.

https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-officer-invovled-police-kensington/10904433/?utm_

Officers responded to a call reporting shots fired and an attempt to enter a home. As they arrived, they received another call about a neighbor firing a weapon into a home. Boerne police and a Kendall deputy found Cullen Condon on the front porch of another home. Officers ordered him to step away from the home and approach them. Condon allegedly threatened the officers with a weapon, and one officer shot and killed him.
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https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/police-man-25-killed-during-officer-involved-shooting-in-boerne 

Wichita police officers received information that Gabriel Christian Seim was involved in prior drug sales and was driving a Toyota RAV4. Officers located him traveling northbound on I-135 and attempted to stop him. Seim did not stop, and officers escalated to a chase that continued as he exited onto 53rd Street North, heading eastbound. As a result of the chase, his vehicle collided with a GMC Sierra at the intersection of 53rd Street North and Hydraulic Avenue. Seim was pronounced dead at the crash site. The driver of the GMC sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital in an unknown condition.

1. https://www.ksn.com/news/local/one-killed-in-crash-at-53rd-north-and-hydraulic/
2. https://www.kfdi.com/2021/07/22/one-dead-one-injured-in-north-wichita-crash/
3. https://apnews.com/article/police-wichita-201e206b9f6a4d1726c55409a724c2a6
4. https://salinapost.com/posts/0753e997-e62c-45f4-900c-3a697cb75f90

On July 21, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a Haywood County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 20-year-old Dalton Grey Suttles, who had outstanding felony warrants. Suttles fled westbound on U.S. 23/74 toward Jackson County. Officers from the Waynesville Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, and Jackson County Sheriff's Office joined the pursuit. During the chase, Suttles crossed into the oncoming eastbound traffic lane and collided head-on with a 2005 Nissan Titan pickup truck.
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Zenen F. Lopez-Guzman, a passenger in the Nissan Titan, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Titan sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a nearby hospital. The incident is under review, with agencies determining compliance with pursuit policies.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• 1 Fatality (Zenen F. Lopez-Guzman)
• 1 Injury (Driver of Nissan Titan)

https://www.wyff4.com/article/deputies-1-killed-2-injured-when-man-intentionally-drives-into-oncoming-traffic-during-chase-in-haywood-county/37105004
• https://wlos.com/news/local/haywood-county-sheriff-says-deputy-did-nothing-wrong-in-chase-that-ended-in-fatality
• https://theonefeather.com/2022/09/02/jackson-co-man-pleads-guilty-to-second-degree-murder-in-fatal-crash/
• https://wlos.com/news/local/jackson-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-1-hurting-2-during-chase
• https://wlos.com/news/local/one-man-killed-during-police-chase-in-jackson-county 

On July 20, 2021, around 5:00 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 7000 block of Fishing Creek Valley Road in West Hanover Township, Harrisburg. Mitchell J. Shuller, 34, was reportedly firing a rifle at neighboring homes, with bullets striking at least two occupied residences. Upon arrival, troopers ordered Shuller to drop his weapon; however, he refused and fired in the direction of the officers. The troopers discharged their firearms, fatally wounding Shuller.
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https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/troopers-shoot-kill-harrisburg-gunman-who-fired-toward-them/
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/police-dauphin-county-west-hanover-township/521-7aa2784d-a517-4809-b7bd-95a9a52d848b
https://www.witf.org/2021/07/20/mom-of-3-deals-with-agony-after-police-shoot-kill-gun-wielding-husband-in-dauphin-county/
 

On July 20, 2021, officers from the Mason Police Department responded to a report of a suicidal man at a residence on the 4700 block of Mason Montgomery Road in Mason, Ohio. A standoff ensued as officers attempted to de-escalate the situation. During the incident, the man fatally shot himself.
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https://www.wlwt.com/article/police-1-found-dead-inside-home-after-swat-police-call-in-mason/37080658

On July 19, 2021, a police pursuit began in Monroe, Michigan, and continued through Toledo's Old West End. The chase involved Michael David Clifton, a 50-year-old male, driving a truck. Toledo police officers joined the pursuit, which ended when Clifton crashed into several parked cars, disabling his vehicle.
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Clifton exited the truck and fled on foot down Scottwood Avenue and Bancroft Street while holding a gun to his head. Officers followed him to the parking lot of the Monroe Carryout, where they attempted to negotiate with him. After negotiations failed, officers opened fire, shooting and killing Clifton.
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https://www.toledopolice.com/images/Press_Releases/News_Release_-_Michigan_Shooting_Suspect_Deceased_after_Multi-State_Pursuit_and_Standoff.pdf
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/body-cam-video-shows-suspect-killed-by-toledo-police-slowly-raised-handgun-up-to-officers-news-conference-video/512-4c78ab9d-3192-418a-97b0-cac3a7b2830e
https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2021/07/21/police-chief-george-kral-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-video-michael-clifton/stories/20210721121

Irvin Peterson allegedly called 911 and stated he was going to hurt people and then officers. When police arrived, Peterson reportedly shot at them. In response, officers shot and killed him.

https://abc13.com/deadly-shooting-palace-inn-shooter-officer-involved/10896894/

On July 17, 2021, at approximately 9:36 p.m., Las Vegas Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 1308 Keen Street in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with the reporting party. During this time, Jeffery Scott, 30, exited a nearby residence with a firearm. Scott allegedly fired multiple rounds. Two LVPD officers opened fire, killing Scott.

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/nmsp-investigating-las-vegas-officer-involved-shooting/ [https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/state-police-investigates-shooting-involving-las-vegas-police-dept/
2. https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/investigation-underway-after-nmsp-officer-involved-shooting-in-las-vegas/

Kantrell DeShawn Head, a 30-year-old Black male, died by suicide on July 17, 2021, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Police responded to a home on Scott Drive after reports of a domestic disturbance. Officers removed a child from the home and surrounded Head, who was reportedly threatening suicide. Shortly after, Head shot and killed himself.

https://clarksvillenow.com/local/police-negotiating-with-barricaded-person-on-cranklen-circle-residents-asked-to-stay-in-homes/
 

On July 17, 2021, deputies from the Madison County Sheriff's Office were executing an arrest warrant for Quentin Bogard, who was wanted for the alleged murder of his children's mother in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Bogard locked himself in a room at the Relax Inn. Police escalated a three-hour standoff. He allegedly fired shots at police. Police shot and killed him
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

https://www.wjtv.com/news/murder-suspect-dead-after-standoff-with-deputies-at-canton-hotel/
https://www.whiterivernow.com/2021/07/19/update-jpd-report-man-killed-at-mississippi-hotel-was-suspect-in-earlier-jonesboro-shootingupdate-jpd-report-man-killed-at-mississippi-hotel-was-suspect-jonesboro-man-killed-by-police-at-mississippi/
https://katv.com/news/local/arkansas-man-killed-by-police-at-hotel-in-mississippi
https://apnews.com/article/police-arkansas-mississippi-cc65331e6969669310531718b18c8f3e
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/mississippi/mississippi-news/arkansas-man-killed-by-police-at-hotel-in-mississippi/

On July 16, 2021, officers from the Roswell Police Department and deputies from the Chaves County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a man threatening to shoot other residents in the 2300 block of Mills Drive in Roswell, New Mexico. When officers located Craig Heinzen, 64, outside the back of the residence, he was allegedly armed with one or more firearms and refused to comply with commands. Officer Leroy Smith, Deputy Isaac Nava, and Deputy Ben Conklin opened fire, killing Heinzen.

On July 16, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Montgomery County Police Department officers responded to a McDonald's at 18273 Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg, Maryland, following reports of a customer refusing to pay or move his vehicle in the drive-thru lane. Upon arrival, officers found 21-year-old Ryan Nicholas LeRoux seated in the driver's seat of a white Honda CRV, with a handgun visible on the front passenger seat.
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Officers attempted to engage with LeRoux for approximately 30 minutes, instructing him to show his hands and exit the vehicle. LeRoux, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis, remained unresponsive to commands. During the standoff, officers observed LeRoux make movements interpreted as reaching for the firearm. At approximately 11:02 p.m., perceiving an imminent threat, four officers—Brooks Inman, Sara Vaughan, John Cerny, and Corporal Romund Schmuck—discharged their weapons, fatally striking LeRoux.
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A loaded Glock 27 handgun was recovered from LeRoux's vehicle. The involved officers were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. In April 2022, a Montgomery County grand jury declined to indict the officers, determining that the shooting was legally justified.
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LeRoux's family has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Montgomery County and the officers involved, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and questioning the adequacy of the police response to individuals experiencing mental health crises.

• https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/police/officers-cleared-ryan-leroux-shot-killed-montgomery-county-police-mcdonalds-parking-lot-gaithersburg/65-e66169fe-c324-4907-b177-e5cf8ba2bbf3
• https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/video-shows-moments-montgomery-police-killed-ryan-leroux-gaithersburg-mcdonalds/2746138/
• https://patch.com/maryland/gaithersburg/gaithersburg-mcdonalds-shooting-no-charges-pressed-against-officers
• https://wjla.com/news/local/4-montgomery-county-police-officers-sara-vaughan-brooks-inman-john-cerny-roman-schmuck-not-indicted-in-july-shooting-death-at-gaithersburg-mcdonalds-howard-county-use-of-force-marcus-jones
• https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2022/04/md-family-files-lawsuit-against-montgomery-co-police-officers-who-fatally-shot-son/
• https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/video-released-of-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-outside-mcdonalds-drive-thru-in-gaithersburg
• https://patch.com/maryland/gaithersburg/man-killed-moco-police-shooting-identified-ryan-leroux
• https://www.mymcmedia.org/parents-of-man-killed-at-mcdonalds-drive-thru-file-wrongful-death-lawsuit/