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On May 12, 2021, at approximately 3:45 p.m., officers from the Gervais Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of Depot Court in Gervais, Oregon. They discovered 22-year-old Arik Reed suffering from a gunshot wound after attempting to prevent the kidnapping of 17-year-old Oliver "Ollie" Taylor. Kenneth William Peden III fled the scene with Taylor in a white Ford F-150 truck.
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Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Marion County Sheriff's Office, the Silverton Police Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, escalated a chase during which police engaged in a shootout. Taylor was found with a gunshot wound and transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries on May 19, 2021. Police have not disclosed who shot and killed Taylor during the shootout. Law enforcement has not released ballistics reports to confirm which bullet caused Taylor's death. A grand jury cleared the officers involved, determining that either way, the use of force was justified.
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On September 22, 2021, Kenneth William Peden III was found deceased in his jail cell, and his death was ruled a suicide.

https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/kenneth-william-peden-accused-of-killing-molly-taylor-dies-in-jail
https://www.out.com/crime/2021/5/24/oliver-ollie-taylor-murdered-kidnapping-and-police-chase-oregon
https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/05/24/olliver-ollie-taylor-gervais-oregon-teen-trans-kidnapped-shot-hrc/
https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/man-in-deadly-kidnapping-shootout-dies-in-marion-county-jail/
https://www.salemreporter.com/2021/05/21/marion-county-grand-jury-indicted-woodburn-man-for-murder-clears-officers-for-shooting-at-him/

On May 18, 2021, Salisbury Police Officer B.W. Jones struck and killed pedestrian Howard Miller, 59, while responding to a mental health call. Officer Jones was traveling eastbound on Old Concord Road near Gold Hill Drive; the exact speed at the time of the incident has not been disclosed. The area has limited street lighting. Miller was in the roadway when Officer Jones hit him. The Salisbury Police Department conducted an internal investigation of the incident. As of the latest available information, the department is awaiting the results of the full investigation from the State Highway Patrol.

• https://www.salisburypost.com/2021/05/26/pedestrian-struck-by-salisbury-police-officer-dies/
• https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/pedestrian-struck-salisbury-police-officer-died/275-d0397b57-8dba-49f6-9673-57cf1ab67f14
• https://www.qcnews.com/news/pedestrian-hit-by-salisbury-police-officer-dies-in-hospital/
• https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/pedestrian-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-officer-responding-call/ISIMOKICWZHX7DKRAX7LCBHB6Q/
• https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/21232155/Howard-Miller/

On May 18, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence in the 1500 block of Queens Branch Road near Wimer, Oregon. Before their arrival, 32-year-old Rodney Purslow left the home in a vehicle. The injured victim, identified as hisfather, informed deputies that Purslow might be armed and was potentially a danger to himself.
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Purslow returned to the residence in his vehicle, holding a loaded .22 caliber rifle. Purslow allegedly walked toward the deputies who open fire, killing him.
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A grand jury reviewed the incident and determined that the deputy's use of deadly force was justified under Oregon's use-of-force laws.

https://kobi5.com/news/jackson-county-deputy-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-fatal-shooting-152888/
https://ktvl.com/news/local/deputy-involved-shooting-near-rogue-river-leaves-one-dead
https://kobi5.com/news/more-details-in-jackson-county-officer-involved-shooting-150894/
https://www.facebook.com/JCSheriffOR/posts/case-21-2151-update-on-052021-at-1336-hoursdeputy-involved-shooting-on-051821at-/4093143924081438/

On May 17, 2021, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a Monterey Park Police Department officer was nearing the end of his shift and went to the Monterey Park Fire Department's headquarters, located in the 300 block of West Newmark Avenue, to refuel his vehicle. A man, later identified as 57-year-old Yong Liu, followed the officer in a Nissan SUV into a secured parking lot. After the officer parked and exited his vehicle, Liu, armed with a knife, allegedly charged at the officer. The officer opened fire, striking Liu. Liu was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Investigation:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is assisting the Monterey Park Police Department in the investigation of this officer-involved shooting. The names of the involved officer(s) have not been publicly disclosed.
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• https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/monterey-park-fire-station-police-shooting/
• https://heysocal.com/2021/05/17/officers-fatally-shoot-man-outside-monterey-park-police-station/

On 05/17/2021, the Dickinson Police Department responded to a report of a domestic incident involving a weapon at the 3300 block of Fourth Avenue East around 1:14 a.m. Upon arrival, officers reported that Xavier A. Kilby fired from inside the apartment toward officers or another individual. Police opened fire, striking Kilby. He was pronounced deceased at the location. The incident is under investigation by the Dickinson Police Department and other involved agencies.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICEENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/30/2024

https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/name-of-man-killed-in-dickinson-police-involved-shooting-released/
https://www.inforum.com/news/domestic-violence-call-turns-deadly-following-shootout-with-police-in-dickinson
https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/1-dead-1-injured-in-dickinson-shooting-involving-police/
https://apnews.com/article/nd-state-wire-dickinson-shootings-police-9698d4aeba6c6158d58a18c0f9775ffd

On 05/17/2021, Charles County Sheriff's Office deputies responded after a family member reported that Denzell Nathan Clarke, who was wanted by police, was experiencing a mental health crisis. Upon arrival at the 6300 block of Josephine Road in Waldorf, two deputies were wounded while attempting to serve a warrant. Clarke allegedly shot at the deputies, who then exchanged gunfire. Clarke subsequently locked himself inside the home. When officers entered, they found Clarke dead from gunshot wounds.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 2 injuries
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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://smnewsnet.com/archives/491068/update-detectives-investigating-attempted-murder-of-police-officers-and-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/waldorf-man-found-dead-after-reportedly-shooting-2-charles-county-cops-identified
https://wtop.com/charles-county/2021/05/deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-maryland-home/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/charles-county-sheriffs-office-deputies-shot-monday-waldorf/65-f91b7376-110e-43eb-9846-6b621f578a8e
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/2-police-officers-shot-suspect-shot-waldorf-charles-county/36452695
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/charles-county-deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-waldorf-home/2675522/
https://www.ccso.us/press-releases/9754/
https://apnews.com/article/maryland-shootings-fb65c3a7bb7f557f826e26d62e736b2d
 

On 05/17/2021, Charles County Sheriff's Office deputies responded after a family member reported that Justin Patrick Powell, who was wanted by police, was experiencing a mental health crisis. Upon arrival at the 6300 block of Josephine Road in Waldorf, two deputies were wounded while attempting to serve a warrant. Powell allegedly shot at the deputies, who then exchanged gunfire. Powell subsequently barricaded himself inside the home. When officers entered, they found Powell dead from gunshot wounds.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 2 injuries

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

https://smnewsnet.com/archives/491068/update-detectives-investigating-attempted-murder-of-police-officers-and-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/waldorf-man-found-dead-after-reportedly-shooting-2-charles-county-cops-identified
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/2-police-officers-shot-suspect-shot-waldorf-charles-county/36452695
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/charles-county-shooting-officers-suspect-dead/
https://wjla.com/news/local/sources-2-charles-county-deputies-shot-while-serving-a-warrant

Lee Esther Anderson, a 42-year-old Black woman, died from a fentanyl overdose on May 16, 2021, while in custody at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, California. The fentanyl was smuggled into the jail by another woman who hid the drugs in her body cavities. Before her death, Anderson wrote a blog describing poor health and safety conditions at the jail, including exposure to animal and insect feces in food, unsanitary living conditions, and rodent infestations. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances of her death.

https://www.ktvu.com/news/a-look-at-the-people-who-have-died-at-santa-rita-jail 

On 05/16/2021, Baltimore Police Department officers responded to a call at 1800 block E. Lafayette Avenue in Baltimore at 10: 39 a.m. regarding a family disturbance. Upon arrival, they were informed by someone outside that a man, later identified as Timothy Fleming, was inside with a knifeand holding a woman at knifepoint. Officers entered the home and proceeded to the second floor, where they encountered Fleming, the woman, and another family member. Fleming allegedly grabbed the woman by her hair and made a motion as if to stab her. Two officers then fired their weapons, killing Fleming.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://smnewsnet.com/archives/491068/update-detectives-investigating-attempted-murder-of-police-officers-and-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/waldorf-man-found-dead-after-reportedly-shooting-2-charles-county-cops-identified
https://wtop.com/charles-county/2021/05/deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-maryland-home/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/charles-county-sheriffs-office-deputies-shot-monday-waldorf/65-f91b7376-110e-43eb-9846-6b621f578a8e
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/2-police-officers-shot-suspect-shot-waldorf-charles-county/36452695
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/charles-county-deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-waldorf-home/2675522/
https://www.ccso.us/press-releases/9754/
https://apnews.com/article/maryland-shootings-fb65c3a7bb7f557f826e26d62e736b2d

Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on Lyell Avenue around 4:21 a.m. Surveillance cameras captured a vehicle leaving the location. The vehicle was later spotted on Glasser Street, where officers attempted a traffic stop. During the stop, officers claimed that Mark D. Gaskill was holding a handgun. Two Rochester police officers then shot and killed Gaskill.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
1 Fatality (Mark D. Gaskill)

https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/reports/osi21-022_gaskill_final_report_12.9.2021.pdf
• https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2021/attorney-general-james-office-special-investigation-releases-report-death-mark
• https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/rpd-officers-involved-in-fatal-shooting-of-mark-gaskill-identified/
• https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/attorney-general-releases-report-on-rpd-police-shooting-death-of-mark-gaskill-glasser-street/
• https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/public-safety/2021/05/14/large-police-presence-on-glasser-street-in-rochester
• https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2021/05/15/friend-of-man-killed-by-rpd-left-with-questions-after-seeing-body-cam-footage
• https://13wham.com/news/local/internal-rpd-memo-outlines-new-details-of-police-shooting-of-mark-gaskill
• https://13wham.com/news/local/ag-no-charges-filed-in-case-of-rochester-man-shot-during-police-stop
• https://www.whec.com/archive/ags-investigation-concludes-no-criminal-conduct-by-officers-who-shot-man-on-glasser-street-in-may/
• https://rochester.indymedia.org/node/148068

On 05/14/2021, at approximately 3:25 p.m., deputies from the Pennington County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about an intoxicated and out-of-control family member at a residence on Radar Hill Road. Upon arrival, deputies confronted a man, later identified as Ty Quinton Stilwell, who was carrying a long gun. Deputies ordered him to drop the weapon, but Stilwell reportedly leveled the gun in their direction and ignored their commands. In response to the perceived threat, the deputies used deadly force, shooting and killing Stilwell.

https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/man-shot-and-killed-by-pennington-county-deputies-identified/?utm_
 

Troopers were dispatched to locate Philip Stanley Watros, who was reportedly armed and making homicidal and suicidal threats to an estranged girlfriend. Officers located him and his vehicle at Mexico Community Park. Due to the nature of the threats and concerns for public safety, officers established a perimeter around the area. After a 12-hour standoff, Watros reportedly shot and killed himself with a rifle.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
1 Fatality (Philip Stanley Watros)

• http://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/mexico-standoff-ends-with-self-inflicted-shooting/article_d3d215de-b3a6-11eb-8fe4-c78c1b931474.html

http://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/mexico-standoff-ends-with-self-inflicted-shooting/article_d3d215de-b3a6-11eb-8fe4-c78c1b931474.html

On May 10, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a Louisiana State Police trooper observed a Ford Explorer traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 167 near LA Highway 749 that was driving too fast. The trooper escalated pursuit; the driver did not stop. The trooper allegedly "called off the chase" due to inclement weather and high speeds, just before the Explorer veered off the roadway, struck a parked vehicle, overturned, and hit a utility pole. The Explorer was occupied by four juveniles, including 15-year-old passenger Trashawn Blake Harrison, who was ejected from the vehicle and died. Three other juveniles were injured.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality, 3 injuries
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Last Update: 12/25/2024
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https://www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org/obituary/7463536
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232179549/trashawn-blake-harrison
https://www.gueydantoday.com/obituaries/trashawn-blake-harrison
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/trashawn-harrison-obituary?id=5545960
https://www.kpel965.com/abbeville-teenager-dies-after-police-chase-crash-during-stormy-weather/
 

On May 9, 2021, Albuquerque Police Department officers were working near Iliff and Coors in Albuquerque, New Mexico, when they were flagged down regarding an individual reportedly throwing rocks at vehicles in a hotel parking lot. Upon attempting to make contact, the individual, identified as Justin Anaya, fled on foot. He crossed various fences and entered Interstate 40, where he was struck and killed by a vehicle.

https://apnews.com/article/albuquerque-7bdb3ea37fc5ce987f7cfdbbfd8c32c4
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/apd-pedestrian-fatally-struck-by-vehicle-after-throwing-rocks-at-cars-fleeing-police/
https://www.koat.com/article/man-killed-i40-unser-pedestrian-crash/38264507

On 05/09/2021, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department and firefighters responded to 911 calls about a fire and an armed man at the 7500 block of Maury Road in Windsor Mill at around 6: 40 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Everton Garfield Brown outside the burning residences. Four police officers opened fire, resulting in Brown's death. Additionally, two other men and a woman were killed during the incident, while another man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a hospital.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities, 1 injury

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

https://smnewsnet.com/archives/491068/update-detectives-investigating-attempted-murder-of-police-officers-and-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/waldorf-man-found-dead-after-reportedly-shooting-2-charles-county-cops-identified
https://wtop.com/charles-county/2021/05/deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-maryland-home/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/charles-county-sheriffs-office-deputies-shot-monday-waldorf/65-f91b7376-110e-43eb-9846-6b621f578a8e
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/2-police-officers-shot-suspect-shot-waldorf-charles-county/36452695
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/charles-county-deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-waldorf-home/2675522/
https://www.ccso.us/press-releases/9754/
https://apnews.com/article/maryland-shootings-fb65c3a7bb7f557f826e26d62e736b2d
 

On 05/09/2021, at around 6: 30 a.m., Zachary Richardson was shot and killed by officers from the Leicester Police Department after he allegedly repeatedly rammed his vehicle into the Leicester Police Station.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/william-leger-robbery-saugus-route-107-fatal-crash-ashley-forward/
https://www.mass.gov/news/somerville-man-indicted-for-murder-in-wrong-way-crash
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/09/13/mother-of-teen-killed-in-2021-saugus-crash-that-involved-police-chase-sues-town-officers/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/shocking-disregard-mom-teen-girl-killed-wrong-way-head-on-crash-suing-north-shore-town/WAA2ZA73S5F53IIGDYPNCXUKNE/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/19-year-old-killed-head-on-crash-after-robbery-suspect-leads-police-chase/HTASUWIZEFARXHJBMTON4MTNDU/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2021/09/16/man-indicted-for-wrong-way-saugus-crash-that-killed-19-year-old-nursing-student/
https://www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/108802
https://www.wcvb.com/article/june-2021-deadly-saugus-crash-indictment/37613441
 

On 05/08/2021, police responded to a 911 call from a homeowner in the 4000 block of Northwest 33rd Street, Oklahoma City. The caller reported that Daniel Hobbs, who was under a victim protection order, was present in their yard. Upon arrival, officers engaged in a struggle with Hobbs. During the altercation, an officer fired their weapon, killing Hobbs.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality
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https://kfor.com/news/local/more-details-released-in-deadly-oklahoma-city-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.koco.com/article/bodycam-video-shows-struggle-before-oklahoma-city-officer-shoots-kills-man/36429908

On May 7, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Providence Police officers responded to reports of a man screaming in the street near 345 Angell Street, possibly under the influence of narcotics. Upon arrival, they encountered 34-year-old Joseph L. Ventre Jr., who was rolling on the ground and groaning unintelligibly. Officers attempted to calm Ventre and requested assistance from the Providence Fire Department. Due to his erratic behavior and for the safety of all involved, officers decided to restrain Ventre. Body camera footage shows officers holding Ventredown on his stomach for approximately 90 seconds while handcuffing him. Shortly thereafter, Ventre became unresponsive. Emergency responders initiated CPR and transported him to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:41 a.m. The Rhode Island Medical Examiner later determined that Ventre's death was due to the combined toxic effects of methamphetamine and methadone during police restraint.
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https://www.abc6.com/body-camera-footage-released-showing-struggle-before-possible-drug-related-death/
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/man-handcuffed-by-providence-officers-died-from-toxic-drug-effects-medical-examiner-concludes/

On May 7, 2021, law enforcement officers from the Carteret County Sheriff's Office, Morehead City Police Department, and North Carolina State Patrol pursued Richard Kelly Murphrey, 35, who was wanted on several outstanding charges such as carrying a concealed weapon, and numerous drug-related offenses.
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Murphrey initially fled from officers but was stopped near NC-24 and Paradise Lane in Newport, North Carolina. Following a standoff, Murphrey exited his vehicle and used a rifle to fatally shoot himself.

• https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/crime-tracker/carteret-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-wanted-man/
• https://www.facebook.com/carteretsheriff/posts/update-3-500-pmthe-suspect-has-died-at-carteret-health-care-from-a-self-inflicte/3942075585910781/
• https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/21044629/Richard-Murphrey/
• https://www.mundenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/richard-murphrey
• https://carteretnc.mugshots.zone/murphrey-richard-kelly-mugshot-04-06-2021/

On 05/06/2021, deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence at the intersection of Mead Road and Wimberly Drive in Rochester Hills following a complaint that a man was threatening suicide. Initial contact was made with the man via phone, during which a single gunshot was heard, and communication was subsequently lost. At approximately 7 a.m., deputies entered the home and discovered the man deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
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https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/rochester-hills-man-dies-by-suicide-amid-barricaded-situation-with-police

On May 5, 2021, Winston-Salem Police officers responded to reports of a violent altercation at a residence in the 500 block of Lockland Avenue. Edwin "Joey" Joseph Castillo Jr., 34, was involved in chaotic interactions with housemates and police.
Castillo allegedly struck his roommate in the head with a hammer and fired shots at officers. Police opened fire, killing Castillo during the encounter. The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating the incident and the circumstances leading to the use of deadly force.

• https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/his-friend-hit-him-with-a-hammer-before-getting-into-a-shootout-with-police-but-he-doesnt-want-him-remembered-that-way/83-f335fc9c-aa21-420d-a8ba-f8d1d6bb3e65
• https://www.wxii12.com/article/winston-salem-police-respond-unknown-trouble-call/36342588
• https://myfox8.com/news/winston-salem-police-identify-suspect-release-new-information-on-lockland-avenue-standoff-fire/
• https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-shootings-police-e8f70e384c78e31158c8c562ea5672a9
• https://tribtown.com/2021/05/07/us-fatal-police-shootout-north-carolina/

On May 5, 2021, Matthew Robert Long barricaded himself inside his residence in Corvallis, Montana. After approximately 58 hours, authorities used a robot to enter the home, where they found Long dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/standoff-with-armed-man-ends-in-corvallis
2. https://www.kpax.com/news/ravalli-county/standoff-with-law-enforcement-underway-in-corvallis
3. https://www.facebook.com/NBCMontana/posts/missoula-mont-the-ravalli-county-sheriff-reports-that-the-standoff-with-a-man-ba/4258459390832092/

On May 3, 2021, 32-year-old Brandon Lee Shockley Sr. was pursued by law enforcement officers from Indiana into Illinois. Shockley was wanted for attempted homicide.
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The pursuit began on I-70 near the Indiana-Illinois state line, where Indiana State Police deployed stop sticks, causing Shockley's vehicle to suffer a flat tire. Despite this, he continued driving into Clark County, Illinois, eventually veering off the road and coming to a stop in a ditch near milepost 153.
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Officers reported hearing a gunshot from inside the vehicle. In response, a Vigo County Sheriff's Deputy and a West Terre Haute Police Officer fired their weapons at the car. Officers found Shockley deceased in the driver's seat with a firearm present. An autopsy later determined that Shockley died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

• https://www.wcia.com/news/autopsy-says-man-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-after-police-chase/
• https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/suspect-in-shooting-on-mary-castle-school-campus-dies-after-pursuit-exchange-of-gunfire/531-eba06285-db95-4336-b843-69851b5bec4a
• https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/man-wanted-in-connection-with-indianapolis-shooting-dies-after-police-chase-in-illinois/
• https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/police-chase-on-i-70-of-suspect-in-mary-castle-school-shooting-precedes-drivers-death/
• https://cbs4indy.com/news/indycrime/man-wanted-in-connection-with-indy-shooting-dies-in-illinois-police-chase/
• https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/man-wanted-in-connection-with-shooting-in-school-parking-lot-found-dead-after-chase-into-illinois
• https://www.roblawnews.com/2021/05/05/i-70-chase-ends-in-death/
• https://foxillinois.com/news/local/attempted-homicide-suspect-shot-himself-in-head-after-police-chase

On May 3, 2021, police were in pursuit of Eric Smith, who was wanted for kidnapping and double homicide. During the encounter on I-10 in Biloxi, gunfire was exchanged between Smith and law enforcement officers. Tragically, during this exchange, baby La'Mello Parker was also shot and killed by police gunfire.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 2
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://www.wdsu.com/article/mississippi-officers-cleared-in-shooting-deaths-of-man-baby/39773051
2. https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/mississippi-officers-cleared-in-shooting-deaths-of-man-baby/
3. https://www.wxxv25.com/mississippi-grand-jury-clears-officers-in-shooting-deaths-of-man-baby/
4. https://www.wlox.com/2022/04/19/mississippi-grand-jury-clears-officers-shooting-deaths-man-baby/
5. https://www.wdsu.com/article/mississippi-officers-cleared-in-shooting-deaths-of-man-baby/39773051

On May 3, 2021, officers from the Biloxi Police Department were searching for Eric Derell Smith, who was wanted for alleged kidnapping and double homicide. During the confrontation on I-10, Smith exchanged gunfire with the police. He was killed in the shootout. Tragically, during the same incident, baby La'Mello Parker was also shot and killed by a police shooter.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 2

1. https://www.wdsu.com/article/mississippi-officers-cleared-in-shooting-deaths-of-man-baby/39773051
2. https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/mississippi-officers-cleared-in-shooting-deaths-of-man-baby/
3. https://www.wxxv25.com/mississippi-grand-jury-clears-officers-in-shooting-deaths-of-man-baby/
4. https://www.wlox.com/2022/04/19/mississippi-grand-jury-clears-officers-shooting-deaths-man-baby/
5. https://www.wdsu.com/article/mississippi-officers-cleared-in-shooting-deaths-of-man-baby/39773051

At around 2:55 a.m., Ford County dispatch sent a be-on-the-lookout for a person wanted in Garden City who allegedly was involved in a stabbing. Gray County deputies located Luis Salgado's vehicle at around 3:17 a.m. The deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, but Luis Salgado continued driving. Deputies escalated a chase into Ford County, where Ford County deputies joined the chase at 3:24 a.m. Spike strips were deployed west of Dodge City, deflating one of the tires. Salgado continued driving east into Dodge City before veering off the roadway, striking a power pole, and rolling several times. He was ejected and died at the crash site.

https://www.kwch.com/2021/05/02/one-dead-in-dodge-city-crash-following-police-chase/
https://www.dodgeglobe.com/story/news/crime/2021/05/02/vehicle-chase-ends-fatal-crash-dodge-city/4932022001/

On 05/02/2021, David Earle Hartenstein, 39, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, was traveling northbound in the southbound travel lanes on NH-101. Police attempts to stop the wrong-way vehicle, including the use of tire deflation devices, were unsuccessful. Officers from multiple agencies set up rolling roadblocks to prevent other drivers from encountering the vehicle. Near the Route 101 split in Manchester, Hartenstein veered off the roadway and into the woods. The crash resulted in his death.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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• https://www.wmur.com/article/fitchburg-man-driving-the-wrong-way-on-route-101-killed-in-crash/36353628
• https://www.unionleader.com/news/safety/wrong-way-driver-from-massachusetts-dies-after-crashing-on-route-101-in-candia/article_b96d5f90-4d13-5a4d-bc19-9262353e8100.html
• https://www.eagletribune.com/news/fitchburg-man-dies-in-wrong-way-crash-on-route-101-in-nh/article_502f69b8-abfd-11eb-ae60-370768d70f0a.html
 

On May 2, 2021, at 6:18 p.m., Hamilton Township Police officers responded to a residence on the 1200 block of Adams Road in Loveland, Ohio, following a 911 call from a neighbor. The call reported that Anthony Williams, a 58-year-old male, was intoxicated, threatening suicide, and discharging a firearm in his home. The caller indicated that Williams’ partner had fled to the neighbor's house seeking help.
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Officers Chris Wall and Josh Clift located Williams in the backyard of the residence at 6:55 p.m. Williams was allegedly holding a firearm. Officers opened fire, killing him.

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/hamilton-twp-police-use-lethal-force-after-man-points-gun-at-officers-in-warren-county/T46RGZW3QZHCHHVCAIHPOANAD4/
https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2021/05/04/police-shot--kill-man-after-pointing-gun-at-officers
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/warren-county/hamilton-township-officers-shoot-kill-man-in-standoff

On 05/02/2021, around 2 a.m., Joshua Day was crossing North Point Boulevard in Dundalk when he was initially struck by a car. The driver of this car stopped at the scene. Shortly after, Berlynn Matthews, 21, stopped to assist Day. Tragically, off-duty Officer William Collazo-Brown on a motorcycle then struck both individuals, leading to their deaths. Collazo-Brown was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI-related offenses.He was found guilty of criminally negligent manslaughter, driving under the influence, homicide with a motor vehicle, and negligently operating a vehicle under the influence.
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He was sentenced to 18 months in jail with additional probation conditions, including home detention, after his release from incarceration.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/20989239/Joshua-John-Day/
https://patch.com/maryland/dundalk/duty-officer-faces-dui-charges-after-hitting-people-police
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/2-killed-in-dundalk-pedestrian-crash-off-duty-police-officer-charged-with-dui/
https://demo.cms.oovvuu.com/2023/07/18/bs-md-co-william-collazo-brown-sentencing-20230718-rzxhw4fvtnb55hksb5b2r6qkmu-story-html/
https://accidentdatacenter.com/us/maryland/baltimore-md/dundalk/21/05/02/joshua-day-34-and-berlynn-matthews-21-both-dead-after-car-strikes-day-matthews-offers-aid-and-both
https://www.scottshellenberger.com/post/off-duty-baltimore-county-police-officer-guilty-of-criminally-negligent-manslaughter-in-deaths
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/officer-fired-from-baltimore-co-police-after-allegedly-striking-killing-2-pedestrians
https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/off-duty-police-officer-charged-in-double-fatal-pedestrian-crash 

On 05/02/2021, around 2 a.m., Berlynn Matthews stopped to assist Joshua Day, who had been struck by a car while crossing North Point BoulevaRd in Dundalk. While Matthews was helping Day, off-duty Officer William Collazo-Brown on a motorcycle struck both of them, leading to their deaths. Collazo-Brown was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI-related offenses.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/20989239/Joshua-John-Day/
https://patch.com/maryland/dundalk/duty-officer-faces-dui-charges-after-hitting-people-police
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/2-killed-in-dundalk-pedestrian-crash-off-duty-police-officer-charged-with-dui/
https://demo.cms.oovvuu.com/2023/07/18/bs-md-co-william-collazo-brown-sentencing-20230718-rzxhw4fvtnb55hksb5b2r6qkmu-story-html/
https://accidentdatacenter.com/us/maryland/baltimore-md/dundalk/21/05/02/joshua-day-34-and-berlynn-matthews-21-both-dead-after-car-strikes-day-matthews-offers-aid-and-both
https://www.scottshellenberger.com/post/off-duty-baltimore-county-police-officer-guilty-of-criminally-negligent-manslaughter-in-deaths
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/officer-fired-from-baltimore-co-police-after-allegedly-striking-killing-2-pedestrians
https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/off-duty-police-officer-charged-in-double-fatal-pedestrian-crash

On May 1, 2021, Cuba Police Officer Brandon Roybal Barber allegedly drove a black Ford F-150 pickup truck in the wrong direction on Interstate 25 near Roy Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Barber's vehicle collided with a black GMC Yukon, killing two occupants. Barber was charged with three counts of vehicular homicide, aggravated DWI, and possession of an open container.
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Brandon Roybal Barber, a former probationary officer with the Cuba Police Department, was charged and convicted for the fatal incident on May 1, 2021. He pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide while intoxicated, one count of great bodily harm by vehicle while driving under the influence, and one count of driving with an open container. In March 2023, he was sentenced to 26 years in prison, with five years of probation.

1. https://accidentdatacenter.com/us/new-mexico/albuquerque-santa-fe-nm/albuquerque/21/05/01/alfredo-escaname-hernandez-50-and-diego-arellano-robles-21-killed-fernando-arellano-21-seriously
2. https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/former-police-officer-pleads-guilty-to-drunk-driving-crash-on-i-25/
3. https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/brandon-barber-drunk-driving-crash-new-mexico-denver/

On May 1, 2021, Cuba Police Officer Brandon Roybal Barber allegedly drove a black Ford F-150 pickup truck in the wrong direction on Interstate 25 near Roy Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Barber's vehicle collided with a black GMC Yukon, killing two occupants. Barber was charged with three counts of vehicular homicide, aggravated DWI, and possession of an open container.
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Brandon Roybal Barber, a former probationary officer with the Cuba Police Department, was charged and convicted for the fatal incident on May 1, 2021. He pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide while intoxicated, one count of great bodily harm by vehicle while driving under the influence, and one count of driving with an open container. In March 2023, he was sentenced to 26 years in prison, with five years of probation.

https://accidentdatacenter.com/us/new-mexico/albuquerque-santa-fe-nm/albuquerque/21/05/01/alfredo-escaname-hernandez-50-and-diego-arellano-robles-21-killed-fernando-arellano-21-seriously

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/former-new-mexico-police-officer-sentenced-for-deadly-drunk-driving-crash/

https://www.kob.com/archive/off-duty-cuba-officer-charged-in-alleged-dwi-crash-to-remain-free-before-trial/

On 04/29/2021, following the theft of vehicles from a dealership, officers from the Sterling Heights Police Department initiated a pursuit of a 17-year-old boy. The chase concluded when his vehicle collided with a Chevrolet Malibu at the intersection of 15 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights, killing a 20-year-old female bystander in the Malibu.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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• https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/sterling-heights-police-chase-ends-in-deadly-three-car-crash-killing-20-year-old-woman
• https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/04/30/police-woman-killed-in-macomb-county-by-speeding-teen-in-stolen-jeep/
• https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/05/04/17-year-old-charged-in-sterling-heights-crash-that-killed-20-year-old-woman/
• https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/fatal-crash-in-sterling-heights-tied-to-macomb-county-dealership-theft-where-four-cars-were-stolen

On April 28, 2021, at approximately 5:16 a.m., officers from the Lake Charles Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at a hotel located at 1000 North Lakeshore Drive in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Upon arrival, officers determined that shots had been fired from a hotel room toward Interstate 10, prompting the closure of the highway and diversion of traffic to Interstate 210 for safety reasons.
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The individual inside the hotel room, identified as 44-year-old Kyner Gene Rollins of Los Angeles, California, had locked himself in the room. SWAT was called and forced entry into the room. They found Rollins dead from a gunshot wound. The circumstances surrounding his death and who killed him were not disclosed by police.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/25/2024

https://www.katc.com/news/calcasieu-parish/man-found-dead-after-swat-incident-near-i-10-in-lake-charles-identified
https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-california-shootings-fd577a599531ba7aebb819ea6074a265
https://www.ageebrothers.com/obituary/Kyner-Rollins
https://www.brproud.com/news/man-closed-i-10-by-shooting-from-louisiana-hotel/
https://www.americanpress.com/2021/05/03/suspect-in-i-10-hotel-shooting-identified/

On 04/28/2021, a deputy from the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a home in the 6500 block of South Edon Road in Reading, Michigan, following a complaint about a dog at large. Upon arrival, the deputy was allegedly bitten by the dog. He shot and killed the animal. Following this, Oscar Herrera, the dog's owner, allegedly confronted the deputy while armed with a knife. The deputy used deadly force, shooting and killing Herrera. The incident is under investigation by Michigan State Police. The family of Oscar Herrera, represented by Attorney Ian Fallon, has viewed the bodycam footage but has called for its public release for transparency and accountability. They argue that Herrera was in emotional distress due to the death of his dog, and the situation could have been handled differently by the deputy.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury (deputy bitten by dog)

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

1. https://wwmt.com/news/local/family-of-man-killed-by-hillsdale-deputy-call-for-body-camera-to-be-released
2. https://wwmt.com/news/local/body-camera-footage-shows-hillsdale-county-deputy-fatally-shoot-man-and-his-dog
3. https://www.rblaw.net/pressrelease-civil-lawsuit-filed-police-shooting-death-of-oscar-herrera
4. https://www.wlns.com/news/family-wants-hillsdale-county-sheriffs-deputy-fired-after-man-and-dog-shot-and-killed/
5. https://hillsdalecollegian.com/2021/10/mother-of-man-killed-by-deputy-files-lawsuit-against-hillsdale-county-sheriffs-office/
6. https://wdet.org/2021/10/15/family-of-west-michigan-man-fatally-shot-by-sheriffs-deputy-is-suing-over-his-death/
7. https://www.wlns.com/news/michigan/family-calls-for-bodycam-video-after-deputy-kills-hillsdale-county-man/
8. https://kutv.com/news/nation-world/body-cam-shows-michigan-deputy-kill-leaping-dog-before-shooting-killing-upset-owner

On April 28, 2021, Robert A. Sanders, a 48-year-old man from Lakewood, New Jersey, was involved in a fatal incident following a police pursuit in Saratoga County, New York. The chase began when U.S. Park Service rangers approached Sanders' vehicle, which was reported as suspicious at the Saratoga National Historical Park. Sanders fled the scene, leading to a pursuit that involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Stillwater Police Department. The chase continued through several towns before Sanders' vehicle crashed into a guardrail near Route 9 and Goldfoot Road in the Town of Malta, where he was found deceased.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
1 Fatality (Robert A. Sanders)

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Driver-dead-after-car-chase-in-Saratoga-County-16137978.php
https://patch.com/new-jersey/lakewood-nj/lakewood-man-found-dead-crash-after-ny-police-chase-sheriff
https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/ocean-county-man-dies-after-n-y-police-chase/

On April 28, 2021, New York State Police identified Barry K. Stewart, 55, as the suspect in a double homicide at BridgeView Real Estate Services in Watertown, New York. A State Police K9 unit spotted Stewart's vehicle, a gray 2020 Ford F-150 pickup truck, on Route 11B in Dickinson, Franklin County. When troopers attempted a traffic stop, Stewart's vehicle left the roadway. Troopers found Stewart inside the vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:

1 Fatality (Barry K. Stewart)

• https://linkinglewiscounty.com/002104/West-Carthage-Man-Suspected-of-Shooting-Two-People-to-Death-at-Watertown-Real-Estate-Agency-Located-with-Fatal-Self-Inflicte-Gunshot-Wound.html
• https://wibx950.com/armed-and-dangerous-suspect-in-watertown-double-homicide-located-state-police-say/
• https://www.informnny.com/top-stories/street-closed-after-reports-of-possible-shooter-in-watertown/
• https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/43659/20210428/update-carthage-man-connected-to-deadly-watertown-shooting-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot
• https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2021/04/police-alleged-killer-of-real-estate-brokers-in-watertown-kills-himself-in-franklin-county/
• https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/suspect-in-upstate-ny-killings-found-dead-after-fleeing-from-cops-police/3029074/
• https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/state-police-identify-victims-in-watertown-shooting-suspect-died-due-to-self-inflicted-wounds/
• https://cnycentral.com/news/local/police-search-for-active-shooter-near-clinton-street-in-watertown
• https://www.mynbc5.com/article/police-2-killed-in-watertown-shooting-suspect-found-in-franklin-county/36281754
• https://www.localsyr.com/news/state-news/police-search-for-suspect-after-deadly-shooting-at-bridgeview-real-estate-in-watertown/
 

On April 28, 2021, Isaac Alton Barnes, 32, allegedly killed his mother and stepfather before engaging in a standoff with the Watauga County Sheriff's Office at a residence on 553 Hardaman Circle in Boone, North Carolina.
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During the 13-hour standoff, Barnes also allegedly shot and killed two responding deputies. After prolonged negotiations and exchanges of gunfire, Barnes reportedly used a firearm to take his own life.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 5

• https://abcnews.go.com/US/deputy-killed-injured-shooting-welfare-check-north-carolina/story?id=77382151
• https://www.hamptonfuneralnc.com/obituary/isaac-barnes
• https://meaww.com/isaac-alton-barnes-gunman-boone-north-carolina-shootout-parents-cops-killed
• https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/boone-standoff-ends-after-watauga-county-deputy-chris-ward-killed/83-33ab1e97-fdca-487f-a6d1-fb4678c100ce
• https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/loved-ones-remember-5-killed-one-year-ago-standoff-watauga-county-home/RLFWBNKS2NHLJP7CGXD2LAD7A4/
• https://wcyb.com/news/local/4-victims-including-2-deputies-dead-following-watauga-county-standoff-suspect-also-dead
• https://www.wral.com/story/2-deputies-suspected-gunman-his-parents-dead-after-13-hour-standoff-in-boone/19650557/
• https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/shelter-place-ordered-watauga-co-community-due-police-activity/G7T26P242JF6TOHS2WBNYLDUJU/

On April 28, 2021, Lyndon Williams, 53, was struck and killed by a Kinston Police Department vehicle driven by Officer Treyston Johnson. The incident occurred at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and E Caswell Street in Kinston, North Carolina.
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It has not been reported whether Officer Johnson was responding to a call at the time of the collision. The Kinston Police Department is investigating the incident to determine the circumstances leading to the fatality.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 1

• https://wcti12.com/news/local/community-remembers-man-struck-and-killed-by-police-officer-in-accident
• https://www.wnct.com/local-news/family-members-have-questions-about-fatal-crash-involving-loved-one-kinston-police-cruiser/
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/details-released-pedestrian-killed-kinston-100010715.html
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237867276/lyndon-fitzgerald-williams
• https://www.facebook.com/FOXEC/posts/4700247556657921/
• https://www.wnct.com/local-news/pedestrian-struck-killed-by-kinston-police-cruiser/
• https://www.qcnews.com/video/family-members-have-questions-about-fatal-crash-involving-loved-one-kinston-police-cruiser/6580635/
• https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2024/08/02/muncie-police-chief-fop-defend-newest-officer-after-online-attacks/70526127007/
• https://indianapublicradio.org/news/2024/08/muncie-police-officer-with-deadly-car-crash-in-previous-police-job-qualified-to-serve/

On April 25, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers from the Harahan Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Haroleans Street in Harahan, Louisiana. Upon arrival, officers observed a man, identified as 63-year-old David Arseneaux, holding a .40 caliber handgun to the head of his wife, Lisa Arseneaux, a 62-year-old female.
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Witnesses reported that Lisa attempted to flee, but David restrained her and dragged her back toward their residence. Officers instructed David to drop the weapon and release his wife. Despite these efforts, David reportedly fired his handgun at Lisa, inflicting fatal injuries.
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In response, two Harahan police officers discharged their firearms, striking David multiple times. Both Lisa and David were transported to University Medical Center. Lisa succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. An autopsy confirmed that all projectiles recovered from Lisa’s body matched the caliber of David’s weapon, ruling out police gunfire as the cause of her death.
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David Arseneaux was hospitalized in critical condition and later faced charges of first-degree murder and second-degree kidnapping.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality (Lisa Arseneaux), 1 injury (David Arseneaux)
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Last Update: 12/25/2024

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/jefferson/harahan-woman-killed-in-domestic-disturbance-wasnt-shot-by-police-coroner-reports/289-aa5e1b71-9855-489c-8a24-bcb230579e8c
https://www.wdsu.com/article/coroner-says-gunfire-from-domestic-violence-suspect-not-police-killed-harahan-woman/36267736
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/harahan-pd-exchange-gunfire-with-man-while-responding-to-domestic-dispute/289-41e1f6de-b8f6-40b8-8740-94711dae786d
https://wgno.com/news/harahan-police-say-man-and-woman-shot-during-domestic-disturbance/
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-orleans-la/lisa-arseneaux-10175823