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On January 25, 2025, Isaiah La’Ron Treadway, 22, was shot and killed by deputies from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office at an Academy Sports + Outdoors location in Alexandria, Louisiana. According to his mother, he was unarmed and running away from the store. A deputy from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office who was moonlighting as security at the store tried to arrest him for alleged shoplifting. It is not known why he was killed when he was reportedly unarmed, and could not have presented a serious threat to police according to his family.

1. https://www.kalb.com/2025/01/25/rpso-deputy-involved-shooting-being-investigated-academy-sports-outdoors/
2. https://involvedinitall.com/mother-identifies-isaiah-laron-treadway-in-academy-shooting/?fbclid=IwY2xjawICi-FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHewteFzA3URHFx_QKHbtASwAS0r62Z_214yEHcSLt0VEDW72O_UJjar8Rg_aem_n3gCrTNGPOobG1DvfU9Iug

On the evening of January 25, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., San Diego Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at the Star Bar located at 423 E Street in the Gaslamp Quarter. The individual involved, identified as 40-year-old Gabriel Jesus Garza, was reportedly causing a disturbance inside the bar and had allegedly assaulted a security guard. Upon arrival, officers found Garza being restrained on the ground by the security guard and another individual. Officers handcuffed Garza, who continued to struggle, and requested medical assistance. Paramedics arrived and discovered that Garza was unresponsive and without a pulse. Despite resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, with a review to be conducted by the San Diego County District Attorney's Office to assess any potential criminal liability of the officers involved.

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/man-who-allegedly-caused-disturbance-at-san-diego-bar-dies-in-police-custody

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/man-who-died-in-custody-after-downtown-san-diego-bar-altercation-identified/

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/man-who-scuffled-with-security-at-star-bar-in-gaslamp-then-died-at-hospital-is-idd/3738404/

On January 24, 2025, Wichita Police Department officers responded to a report of a man acting erratically in the 3800 block of South Oliver, near Spirit AeroSystems. Police shot and killed the man. He is believed to have been unarmed. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.

1. https://www.kwch.com/2025/01/24/man-critically-injured-officer-involved-shooting-near-spirit-aerosystems/

On January 24, 2025, 23-year-old TyrahShawnice Davis, a resident of Little Canada, was found unresponsive in her cell at the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River, Minnesota. Jail staff discovered her condition at approximately 6 a.m., and Davis was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding her death have not been disclosed. An investigation is ongoing.

1. https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/woman-23-dies-while-in-custody-at-sherburne-county-jail

On January 24, 2025, Fountain Valley Police officers responded to reports of a man attempting to break into vehicles, including an occupied vehicle, on Mateo Street in Fountain Valley, California. When officers arrived, the man entered a police vehicle and was armed with a gun. Officers opened fire, and the man was pronounced dead on site. The Fountain Valley Police Department is handling the case and conducting an internal investigation.

https://www.foxla.com/news/fountain-valley-officers-shoot-kill-man-who-got-officers-car-gun
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/fountain-valley-police-shoot-kill-allegedly-armed-man/

On January 24, 2025, an off-duty Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer and their spouse intervened in an assault occurring in a neighboring backyard near 6th Street and Avenue I in Boulder City, Nevada. The off-duty officer separated a man who was attacking a woman and escorted the woman to their residence. The man followed them to the front yard and ignored repeated commands to stop. The off-duty officer and their spouse opened fire, killing the man. The man was pronounced dead on site. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is handling the case and conducting an internal investigation.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/metro-police-involved-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-boulder-city-authorities-say

On January 24, 2025, law enforcement responded to reports of a man, identified as 58-year-old Joel Evan Brousseau, firing a firearm from his home on Owyhee Avenue in Nyssa, Oregon. Upon arrival, officers encountered an active shooter situation, with Brousseau firing multiple rounds at law enforcement using a high-powered semi-automatic rifle. During the ensuing standoff, which lasted approximately eight hours, hundreds of rounds were exchanged. Law enforcement evacuated nearby residents and utilized Oregon State Police SWAT personnel, armored vehicles, and a robot operator to approach the residence. Efforts to enter the home were initially hindered by Brousseau's attempts to barricade doors and windows. Eventually, SWAT used an armored vehicle with a ram to breach the barricades. Brousseau was found deceased inside the home around 11:30 p.m., with early information suggesting he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Malheur County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police are handling the case and conducting an internal investigation.

https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/malheur-county/man-barricaded-in-store-active-shooting-underway

On 01/24/2025, deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve a felony warrant on 39-year-old Ricardo Louis Augustus Sutherland in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. Sutherland reportedly opened fire on law enforcement and then fled into a wooded area near Pleasant Grove Road. Deputies pursued him, but Sutherland was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

1. https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/jefferson-county-man-shoots-at-law-enforcement-flees-fatally-shoots-himself-in-woods.html

On 01/24/2025, Bensalem Police conducted a traffic stop near Route 1 and Old Lincoln Highway. After a 45-minute standoff, the driver drove away, prompting police to escalate a chase that ended at Bristol Pike and Penn Street. A second standoff began, during which police deployed tear gas. As officers fired a second round of tear gas, the driver allegedly pointed a handgun at officers. Police opened fire, striking the driver, who was pronounced dead at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital. The passenger was also struck during the shooting but survived and was taken into custody.

1. https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/local/2025/01/24/bensalem-police-bucks-county-route-13-vehicle-stop-standoff-shooting-tear-gas-pursuit-police-involve/77941886007/

On 01/24/2025, a white male died at HCA Florida Hospital in Ocala, Florida, following a struggle while in custody with a Florida Highway Patrol officer. During the altercation, the officer opened fire, killing the man.

1. https://www.ocalagazette.com/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-man-dead/

On 01/24/2025, Lancaster City Bureau of Police officers responded to reports of an armed bank robbery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A man fled the scene and was located near the intersection of South Duke Street and East Plum Street. The man was armed, and during an encounter, officers opened fire, killing him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality

1. https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/lancaster-police-reported-shooting-duke-street-plum-street/521-a7ace44b-de69-4b1a-81ee-ea796ec63009

On 01/24/2025, 27-year-old Juan Moreno was found unresponsive in his cell at the Shasta County Jail in Redding, California. Moreno was pronounced dead. The Shasta County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
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1. https://fox40.com/news/local-news/deputies-investigate-death-of-27-year-old-inmate-who-died-in-shasta-county-jail/

On January 23, 2025, Greenville County deputies shot and killed an unidentified person. The Sheriff's Office has not disclosed details about the circumstances of the shooting. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident.

1. https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/01/23/deputies-scene-officer-involved-shooting-greenville-county/

On January 20, 2025, in Greenville, North Carolina, 27-year-old Nolan Pritchard Ward was shot and killed by Officer Brandon Gilbert of the Greenville Police Department. Officer Gilbert, a two-year veteran of the department, was involved in the incident that led to Ward's death. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is leading the inquiry to determine the events that transpired during the encounter.

1. https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/01/23/deputies-scene-officer-involved-shooting-greenville-county/

On 01/23/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to reports of a man yelling and discharging a firearm near Crooked Creek Road in Kasilof, Alaska. The man, identified as 32-year-old Mason Toloff, threatened to shoot the troopers. The Alaska State Troopers Southern SWAT Team was activated and initiated negotiation efforts. Toloff pointed a shotgun at the officers. Multiple SWAT officers opened fire, killing him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality, 1 Officer Injured

1. https://dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov/Home/DisplayIncident?incidentNumber=AK25007158

On January 22, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m., a Roswell Police Department officer was responding with lights and sirens to a call about a crash with multiple injuries. The officer was traveling southbound on North Main Street when Howard Peterson, driving an Oldsmobile northbound, attempted to make a left turn across two southbound lanes. The police vehicle collided with Peterson's car. Both Peterson and the officer were transported to a local hospital, where Peterson was pronounced dead. The officer sustained injuries but is expected to recover. The incident is under investigation to determine if departmental policies and procedures were followed.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/1-dead-after-crash-involving-roswell-police-officer/?utm_ 

On January 22, 2025, a 77-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Deputies and jail medical staff provided emergency medical care until the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department arrived and assumed lifesaving efforts. The inmate was pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities noted that the decedent had been hospitalized in the weeks prior and was suffering from numerous serious medical conditions. He had been in custody since May 2024 following an arrest in Hesperia on suspicion of attempted murder. The incident is under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's Specialized Investigations Division.

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/crime/2025/01/28/elderly-hesperia-assault-suspect-dies-in-sheriffs-department-custody/77999886007/ 

On January 22, 2025, San Antonio Police Department officers responded to a "suicide in progress" call at an apartment complex. Upon their arrival, Brandon Scott Poulos, 46, fired at officers and then locked himself inside the apartment. SWAT arrived and escalated a standoff. Poulos was later found deceased. It remains unclear whether his death was self-inflicted or resulted from police gunfire. Seven officers were all allegedly injured, four by gunshot and three by undisclosed causes during the event. The incident remains under investigation.

1. https://abcnews.go.com/US/4-cops-shot-after-responding-call-apartment/story?id=118011438

Christopher McLaughlin was found dead in jail. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cJQNM9oQ-c

David McKinney, 48, was wanted for a double homicide that occurred in Tucson on January 19, 2025. On January 22, 2025, law enforcement agencies, including the Yuma Police Department, Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service, and U.S. Border Patrol, attempted to serve a warrant at a residence on the 10200 block of East 37th Street in Yuma, Arizona. McKinney initially appeared near the door but retreated inside, refusing commands to surrender. He later exited the residence armed with a rifle and fired multiple rounds at officers. Law enforcement opened fire, killing McKinney. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident.

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On January 22, 2025, St. Clair Township Police officers responded to a report of a possibly suicidal man near a dentist's office. Upon attempting to engage with the individual, identified as 30-year-old Joseph Como, he opened fire on the officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During the shootout, 4-year-old Rosalie Martin, who was inside the dentist's office, was struck by a stray bullet and later died from her injuries. A police officer, Detective Dakota Wetzel, was also critically injured in the incident. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation to determine the source of the fatal shot.

1. https://www.wfmj.com/story/52228366/officer-suspect-child-shot-near-huntington-bank-in-st-clair-township
2. https://www.yahoo.com/news/ohio-4-old-killed-dentist-155809527.html

On 01/22/2025, Gallup Police officers responded to an armed disturbance near Zecca Drive and Mark Avenue in Gallup, New Mexico. Frankie Davis, 34, was reported to be armed with a shotgun and pointing it at himself. Police arrived and encountered Davis, who allegedly pointed the weapon in their direction. Officers opened fire, and Davis died from gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been disclosed.

1. https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-police-shooting-investigation-gallup/63516993
2. https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/nmsp-investigates-police-shooting-in-gallup/
3. https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/nmsp-investigating-police-shooting-in-gallup/

On 01/22/2025, Salem Police officers Chad Galusha and John Diaz were pursuing 42-year-old Shawn L. Baker on foot. Baker fled into the Laurel Gate Court Apartments at 3355 River Road North in Salem, Oregon. He was armed with a handgun. The officers confronted Baker, and shots were fired, striking him. Baker died at the scene. The specific reasons for the pursuit and the details of the confrontation have not been disclosed.

1. https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/01/23/osp-identifies-man-shot-killed-by-salem-police-at-apartments-near-keizer-border/

On 01/22/2025, 24-year-old Marquan Nazareth Bryant was found unresponsive in his cell at the Chatham County Detention Center in Savannah, Georgia. Bryant was transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center and placed on life support. He was removed from life support on 01/23/2025 and pronounced dead. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.

1. https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/local/2025/01/24/a-25-year-old-chatham-county-jail-inmate-dies-at-memorial-hospital/77914430007/
 

On January 22, 2025, St. Clair Township Police officers responded to a report of a possibly suicidal man near a dentist's office. Upon attempting to engage with the individual, identified as 30-year-old Joseph Como, he opened fire on the officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During the shootout, 4-year-old Rosalie Martin, who was inside the dentist's office, was struck by a stray bullet and later died from her injuries. A police officer, Detective Dakota Wetzel, was also critically injured in the incident. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation to determine the source of the fatal shot.

1. https://www.wfmj.com/story/52228366/officer-suspect-child-shot-near-huntington-bank-in-st-clair-township
2. https://www.yahoo.com/news/ohio-4-old-killed-dentist-155809527.html

On January 21, 2025, deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office confronted a man inside a stolen vehicle in East Memphis near a cluster of businesses. Police admit that the situation escalated, but no further details were provided. At least one deputy opened fire, killing the man. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances of the shooting. Findings will be submitted to the local district attorney.
SOURCE LINKS:

1. https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/shelby-county-deputy-shoots-kills-person-found-in-stolen-car-tbi-says/article_f90e5972-d821-11ef-ac75-5fd0589a5c5b.html
2. https://apnews.com/article/68338010d73b1bbf785d95865d401dfa
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/shelby-county-deputy-shoots-and-kills-suspect-tbi-investigation/ 

On January 21, 2025, Chester police officers initiated a traffic stop that failed. Officers escalated to a chase at high speed, which ended in a crash at the intersection of MacDade Boulevard and Bullens Lane in Ridley Township. The driver, who remains unidentified, was pronounced dead at the crash site. The reason for the chase has not been disclosed by police. The Delaware County District Attorney's Office is investigating the incident.

1. https://www.delcotimes.com/2025/01/21/1-dead-after-chester-police-chase-crash-in-ridley/

On January 21, 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety chased Kimberly Lannigan, 59, at high speed along State Highway 6 near Navasota, Texas, for undisclosed reasons. During the pursuit, Lannigan’s vehicle collided head-on with a patrol car driven by Sergeant Mark Butler of the Navasota Police Department. Both Lannigan and Butler were killed in the collision. The circumstances surrounding the pursuit and crash are under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

1. https://krdo.com/news/2025/01/21/colorado-springs-woman-involved-in-texas-pursuit-crash-that-killed-her-and-police-sergeant/

On January 21, 2025, Fullerton Police Department officers attempted to stop a white Nissan Rogue near North Gilbert Street and West Malvern Avenue after reports of grocery store shoplifting. The driver continued driving. Officers escalated a high-speed chase, ran a red light at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street in La Palma, and finally crashed into a blue BMW driven by a bystander woman in her 50s. The bystander was killed. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

1. https://www.laweekly.com/woman-dead-anthony-hanzel-arrested-hit-and-run-pursuit-crash-la-palma-avenue-la-palma-ca/

On January 21, 2025, Raleigh Police Department officers responded to a reported residential burglary in progress at a home on the 600 block of Democracy Street. Upon arrival, they heard shots fired from inside the residence. A 73-year-old man, John Rowe, was found deceased inside the home. Raleigh officers engaged in a shootout with Antonio Rodrigues, 70, during which one officer was injured and taken to WakeMed for surgery while Rodrigues was shot and killed at the residence. The incident remains under investigation.

1. https://abc11.com/post/raleigh-shootout-police-search-car-renaissance-park-area-scene-deadly-shooting-critically-wounded-officer/15826940/

On January 21, 2025, St. Paul Police Department officers responded to a report of a person experiencing a mental health crisis at a residence on the 1100 block of Rice Street. The individual was identified as 42-year-old Shuefaub "Shue" Xiong, who had been reported missing from Apple Valley on January 14, 2025. Upon arrival, officers facilitated the safe exit of Xiong's relatives from the residence. Shortly thereafter, Xiong exited the home, ran around a corner, and died by suicide.

https://www.startribune.com/missing-apple-valley-pizza-delivery-driver-dies-by-suicide-after-search/601209068

On January 20, 2025, Fort Lauderdale Police Department officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm near the 1300 block of East Sunrise Boulevard. According to police, the 35-year-old man displayed a gun and refused repeated commands to drop the weapon. Officers opened fire, killing him at the scene. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

https://hoodline.com/2025/01/fort-lauderdale-officer-involved-in-fatal-shooting-of-suspect-after-traffic-stop-escalation/?utm_

On January 20, 2025, officers from the Alhambra Police Department responded to a report of an armed individual near the 200 block of East Main Street in Alhambra, California. According to police, the individual displayed a weapon, leading to a confrontation. Officers opened fire, killing the man. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/alhambra-police-shoot-kill-person/

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, on January 20, 2025, a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to detain a driver during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 in Coweta, Georgia. The trooper engaged the driver in a confrontation during which the man allegedly displayed a weapon. The trooper opened fire and killed him.

https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/trooper-injured-after-gunfire-exchanged-with-alleged-racers-in-rockdale-gsp-says/ALEWJ5YWARGMNL6CZHGTWIJQSA/

On January 20, 2025, officers from the Tulsa Police Department, including members of the SWAT team, responded to reports of an armed individual in North Tulsa, Oklahoma. The situation escalated into a standoff lasting approximately six hours. According to police, the individual allegedly displayed a firearm in a threatening manner. Officers opened fire and killed him. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the critical incident.

https://www.fox23.com/news/suspect-in-north-tulsa-standoff-dead-after-being-shot-by-officer/article_031c8756-d50a-11ef-962c-933992d36a77.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWSf1HULYiE
https://www.newsbreak.com/news-on-6-kotv-tulsa-1590911/3765833100428-suspect-in-tulsa-police-standoff-shot-killed-by-officer

According to initial statements, officers encountered a man with a gun. Police alleged that he displayed it. Police opened fire, killing him at the scene.

https://iecn.com/upland-officer-involved-shooting-fatal-encounter-with-armed-suspect/

On January 20, 2025, the Atlanta Police Department SWAT team responded to a barricade situation in a suburb of Atlanta. Police had received reports of an armed man inside a residence who reportedly began firing at officers who entered his home. The SWAT team was called in. After several hours of standoff confrontation, the man was shot and killed by police. During the exchange, one officer was injured and is expected to recover. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the critical incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (the suspect), 1 injury (officer)

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On January 20, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., U.S. Border Patrol agents conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, near the Canadian border. The vehicle, a blue 2015 Toyota Prius registered in North Carolina, was occupied by driver Teresa Youngblut, 21, of Washington state, and passenger Felix Bauckholt, a 30-year-old German national.
Agents initiated the stop to conduct an immigration inspection after discovering that Bauckholt appeared to have an expired visa. During the stop, Youngblut allegedly drew a handgun and fired at least two shots at the agents. Bauckholt also attempted to draw a firearm. In response, at least one Border Patrol agent returned fire, striking both occupants.
Bauckholt was pronounced dead at the scene, while Youngblut was transported to a hospital for treatment and later taken into custody. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, 44, was also fatally wounded during the exchange.
Investigations revealed that Youngblut and Bauckholt had been under periodic surveillance since January 14, after hotel staff reported concerns about their behavior and attire, which included all-black tactical gear. Prior to the shooting, the pair had been observed purchasing aluminum foil and wrapping unidentified objects in the vehicle.
The FBI, along with other federal and local agencies, is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/feds-say-1-suspect-dead-another-custody-fatal-shooting-us-border-patrol-agent-vt/ASJIQAYJAFE5XE2GIPOEBWAOZQ/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/border-patrol-agent-killed-vermont-rcna188507 https://www.wcax.com/2025/01/20/authorities-investigating-fatal-shooting-border-patrol-agent-i-91/ https://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2025/01/fbi-releases-new-information-about-killing-vermont-border-patrol-agent/402413/ https://www.necn.com/news/local/vermont-border-patrol-agent-suspect-id/3448714/ https://nationalpost.com/news/world/vermont-border-patrol-agent-shooting
 

On January 20, 2025, a 54-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. He was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death. The Louisville Metro Police Department's Public Integrity Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/54-year-old-man-dies-after-being-found-unresponsive-at-louisvilles-jail/article_908e3cae-a6f9-11ef-8040-5f5b6749f795.html

On January 20, 2025, Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of an armed man in the 3300 block of Seville Avenue in Huntington Park. Police shot and killed the man during an exchange of gunfire. Deputies have not disclosed additional details, and no deputies were injured during the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

1. https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-killed-during-shootout-with-los-angeles-county-sheriffs-deputies-in-huntington-park/