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Daniel Milton

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/24/2021

Location : 475 Seaview Ave.

City : Staten Island

County : New York

State : New York

Agency : City of New York Police Department (NYPD)

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Asphyxiation

Event : Not disclosed

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Ryan James Kiess

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/24/2021

Location : Montauk Highway and Quogue Street

City : Quogue

County : Suffolk

State : New York

Agency : Quogue Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Justin Mendez

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/24/2021

Location : Montauk Highway and Quogue Street

City : Quogue

County : Suffolk

State : New York

Agency : Quogue Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

James Patrick Farrell Jr.

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/24/2021

Location : Montauk Highway and Quogue Street

City : Quogue

County : Suffolk

State : New York

Agency : Quogue Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Farhan Zahid

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 07/24/2021

Location : Montauk Highway and Quogue Street

City : Quogue

County : Suffolk

State : New York

Agency : Quogue Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Uber driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Yvette C. Smith

Age :51

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 07/24/2021

Location : Galbraith and Winton Road

City : Finneytown

County : Hamilton

State : Ohio

Agency : Springfield Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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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SOURCE LINKS :

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

Marcus "Money Mitch" Pettis

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/23/2021

Location : 888 Evergreen Drive

City : West Palm Beach

County : Palm Beach

State : Florida

Agency : Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Marcus "Money Mitch" Pettis allegedly continued driving after a drug-related traffic stop and fired at officers. He was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound a short distance from the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wpbf.com/article/pbso-man-committed-suicide-after-shooting-at-deputies/37118025

James Manzo

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/23/2021

Location : 305 7th Avenue

City : Asbury Park

County : Monmouth

State : New Jersey

Agency : Asbury Park Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer James R. Crawford

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to erratic behavior

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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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SOURCE LINKS :

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

Shawn Daniel Tillison

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/22/2021

Location : 300 block of West Maple Avenue

City : Duncan

County : Stephens

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Duncan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Carlos Rodriguez

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/22/2021

Location : 3000 block N. Water Street

City : Philadelphia

County : Philadelphia

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Philadelphia Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Suarez, Officer Lesesane

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Cullen Neil Condon

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/22/2021

Location : 200 Rosebud Street

City : Boerne

County : Kendall

State : Texas

Agency : Boerne Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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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SOURCE LINKS :

https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/police-man-25-killed-during-officer-involved-shooting-in-boerne 

Gabriel Christian Seim

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/21/2021

Location : East 53rd Street North and North Hydraulic Avenue

City : Kechi

County : Sedgwick

State : Kansas

Agency : Wichita Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Wichita police said officers received information that Gabriel Christian Seim was involved in past drug trafficking incidents, and he was driving a Toyota RAV4. Officers found him traveling on northbound Interstate 135, and they attempted to stop him. The RAV4 exited on 53rd Street North, heading eastbound, where it crashed into a GMC. Seim was killed in the crash. The 43-year-old man inside the GMC was injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksn.com/news/local/one-killed-in-crash-at-53rd-north-and-hydraulic/
https://www.ksn.com/news/local/one-killed-in-crash-at-53rd-north-and-hydraulic/

Zenen F. Lopez-Guzman

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/21/2021

Location : U.S. 23/74 and Hutchinson Branch Road

City : Sylva

County : Jackson

State : North Carolina

Agency : Haywood County Sheriff's Office, Waynesville Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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)

SOURCE LINKS :

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 

Mitchell J. Shuller

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/20/2021

Location : 7020 Fishing Creek Valley Road

City : Harrisburg

County : Dauphin

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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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SOURCE LINKS :

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/

Gilberto Martinez-Nava

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/20/2021

Location : County Road 547 North

City : Davenport

County : Polk

State : Florida

Agency : Polk County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Deputy Gregory Streeter

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Gregory Streeter from the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic incident around 10:30 p.m. involving Gilberto Martinez-Nava, 37, and his ex-wife. Martinez-Nava allegedly was choking his ex-wife during an argument and grabbed a knife when family members intervened. Dispatch reported that Martinez-Nava was agitated, suicidal, and a danger to his family. Streeter arrived at the home at 10:35 p.m., where he was greeted at the door by an older woman. Martinez-Nava, standing behind her, allegedly threatened the deputy with the knife. After ordering Martinez-Nava to drop the knife without compliance, Streeter shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/polk-county-deputy-shot-man-charging-at-him-with-knife-sheriffs-office-says/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/20/2021

Location : 4700 block Mason Montgomery Road

City : Mason

County : Warren

State : Ohio

Agency : Mason Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlwt.com/article/police-1-found-dead-inside-home-after-swat-police-call-in-mason/37080658

Michael David Clifton

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/19/2021

Location : Scottwood Ave & Virginia Street

City : Toledo

County : Lucas

State : Ohio

Agency : Toledo Police Department, Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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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SOURCE LINKS :

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

Jahsani Jean-Baptiste

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/18/2021

Location : I-64

City : Chesapeake

County : Chesapeake

State : Virginia

Agency : Chesapeake Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 18, 2021, at 12:34 a.m., an officer patrolling near the I-64 and I-464 interchange noticed a 2016 Chrysler 200 speeding with its headlights off. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, which stopped briefly before speeding away on I-64 East. At 12:47 a.m., traffic was slowed due to a prior crash at the 299-mile marker on eastbound I-64, and the Chrysler struck a 2005 Honda Accord from behind. The force of the crash caused the Honda to strike another vehicle and catch fire, killing the driver, Jahsani Jean-Baptiste, and injuring the driver and passenger of the vehicle it struck.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 2 injuries

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtkr.com/news/driver-strikes-slowed-traffic-during-police-pursuit-in-chesapeake-1-person-killed-suspect-at-large 

Irvin Peterson

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/18/2021

Location : 3421 Antoine Drive

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/17/2021

Location : Dunbar Road and Pine Branch Road

City : Appalachia

County : Wise

State : Virginia

Agency : Wise County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during altercation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 17, 2021, deputies with the Wise County Sheriff's Office were searching for two missing juveniles. While searching the area, a deputy reportedly spotted a vehicle parked in bushes with two people inside. As the 16-year-old male exited the vehicle, an altercation ensued. The juvenile reportedly stabbed the deputy, and the deputy responded by shooting and killing him. The 13-year-old girl inside the vehicle was not injured.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjhl.com/news/wise-co-sheriff-commonwealths-attorney-deputy-injured-in-line-of-duty-multiple-agencies-responding/

Jeffery Scott

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/17/2021

Location : 1308 Keen Street

City : Las Vegas

County : San Miguel

State : New Mexico

Agency : Las Vegas Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Dennis Lujan and Officer Elia Fasanella

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/17/2021

Location : Scott Drive

City : Clarksville

County : Montgomery

State : Tennessee

Agency : Clarksville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Quentin Bogard

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/17/2021

Location : 123 Sidney Runnels Drive

City : Canton

County : Madison

State : Mississippi

Agency : Madison County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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/

Craig Heinzen

Age :64

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/16/2021

Location : 2300 block Mills Drive

City : Roswell

County : Chaves

State : New Mexico

Agency : Roswell Police Department, Chaves County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Officer Leroy Smith, Roswell PD; Deputy Isaac Nava, Deputy Ben Conklin, CCSO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during service call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS : [https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/nmsp-suspect-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-roswell/] [https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/1-dead-after-fatal-police-shooting-in-roswell/] [https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/suspect-dead-following-shooting-with-roswell-police/]

Ta'Neasha Chappell

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/16/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Seymour

County : Jackson

State : Indiana

Agency : Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died in custody due to medical emergency

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ta'Neasha Chappell fell ill while incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail in Indiana. When she was transported to the hospital, she was speaking and had a strong pulse. Paramedics noted yellow discoloration on her skin and eyes, along with a large bump on her forehead. During transport, she remained in handcuffs and ankle restraints, and no emergency lights or sirens were used. Chappell later died at the hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/indiana/ems-report-taneasha-chappell/417-03d472f1-b79d-4a6a-8379-df28036b2ed5

Ryan Nicholas LeRoux

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/16/2021

Location : 18273 Flower Hill Way

City : Gaithersburg

County : Montgomery

State : Maryland

Agency : Montgomery County Police Department

Officer(s) : Officers Brooks Inman, Sara Vaughan, John Cerny, and Corporal Romund Schmuck

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during a disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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/

Ramiro A. Rosete Jr.

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/16/2021

Location : 7300 block East Kellogg Drive North

City : Wichita

County : Sedgwick

State : Kansas

Agency : Wichita Police Department (WPD)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ramiro A. Rosete Jr., wanted for aggravated indecent liberties with a child, was involved in a police pursuit initiated by a Sedgwick County deputy after a traffic stop near Interstate 235 and Central. The pursuit ended when Rosete's vehicle was found unoccupied near Mead and Bayley. Deputies located him at a motel in the 7300 block of East Kellogg Drive North, where he had locked himself in a room and indicated he was armed. After several hours of negotiation, Rosete agreed to surrender but subsequently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://hayspost.com/posts/43bd08a6-6476-42a3-8395-0e1ce2bf3f18
2. https://apnews.com/article/f58744f6d4952665052b73ae3216e482

Tyrone J. Lewis

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/15/2021

Location : 1400 Brander St

City : Richmond

County : Chesterfield

State : Virginia

Agency : Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in vehicle crash during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 15, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop Tyrone J. Lewis for driving 85 mph in a 60 mph zone. Lewis fled the scene, striking two other vehicles while attempting to evade capture. He then lost control of his vehicle on the Maury Street ramp, causing it to fall approximately 25 feet and flip multiple times. Lewis was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/car-falls-25-feet-off-ramp-in-richmond-during-police-pursuit-driver-ejected-and-killed/
https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/driver-killed-during-pursuit-after-car-fell-25-feet-off-i-95-ramp-in-richmond-identified/

Jennifer Ann O'Connell

Age :54

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 07/15/2021

Location : Crossways Boulevard and Jarman Road

City : Chesapeake

County : Chesapeake

State : Virginia

Agency : Chesapeake Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 15, 2021, at approximately 6:07 p.m., a Chesapeake Police officer attempted to stop a dark-colored, two-door coupe for reckless driving on I-64 westbound. The driver fled, and during the pursuit, collided with a four-door Honda sedan at the intersection of Crossways Boulevard and Jarman Road. The collision resulted in the deaths of the Honda's occupants, 65-year-old David Jones and 54-year-old Jennifer O'Connell.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/chesapeake/chesapeake-police-pursuit-deadly-crash-crossways-blvd/291-8aba9822-e1ba-4e93-96af-230c778a52d2

David Lee Jones

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/15/2021

Location : Crossways Boulevard and Jarman Road

City : Chesapeake

County : Chesapeake

State : Virginia

Agency : Chesapeake Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 15, 2021, at approximately 6:07 p.m., a Chesapeake Police officer attempted to stop a dark-colored, two-door coupe for reckless driving on I-64 westbound. The driver fled, and during the pursuit, collided with a four-door Honda sedan at the intersection of Crossways Boulevard and Jarman Road. The collision resulted in the deaths of the Honda's occupants, 65-year-old David Jones and 54-year-old Jennifer O'Connell.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/chesapeake/chesapeake-police-pursuit-deadly-crash-crossways-blvd/291-8aba9822-e1ba-4e93-96af-230c778a52d2

Joshua I. Smith

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 07/15/2021

Location : 2100 block Whites Beach Road

City : Standish Township

County : Arenac

State : Michigan

Agency : Arenac County Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police, Saginaw-Chippewa Tribal Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 15, 2021, deputies from the Arenac County Sheriff's Office, along with officers from the Michigan State Police and the Saginaw-Chippewa Tribal Police Department, responded to a domestic violence situation at a residence in the 2100 block of Whites Beach Road in Standish Township. Upon arrival, they found that one of the two men involved in the incident was already deceased. The other man, Joshua I. Smith, was inside the house and refused to come out. Officers escalated a standoff. The situation concluded around 3:30 p.m. when Smith shot and killed himself.

Fatalities:
• 1 (Joshua I. Smith)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsgw.com/two-dead-after-arenac-county-standoff/

Laurie Beth Seehusen

Age :58

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 07/15/2021

Location : Barnhill Road and FM 1131

City : Pine Forest

County : Orange

State : Texas

Agency : Jasper County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by crash during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man allegedly driving a stolen pickup truck, was spotted by a deputy. The deputy began a pursuit at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pursuit ended when the truck crashed into another car along FM 1131, killing bystander Laurie Beth Seehusen.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/jasper-county-high-speed-chase-turns-deadly/502-c059f1c9-2781-4592-9ebc-9fe05b23cf6e

Kristopher M. Burden

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/15/2021

Location : 1329-1203 Sunfish Bee Spring Road

City : Bee Spring

County : Edmonson

State : Kentucky

Agency : Edmonson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 15, 2021, at approximately 1:00 p.m., an Edmonson County deputy observed a stolen motorcycle operated by 34-year-old Kristopher M. Burden of Leitchfield, Kentucky, traveling southbound on Highway 259 North in the Kyrock area. Burden made an unlawful turn, nearly striking another vehicle. The deputy initiated a pursuit, which continued as Burden turned west onto Sunfish Bee Spring Road. He failed to negotiate a curve, exited the roadway, struck a road sign and guardrail, and was ejected from the motorcycle. Burden was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Edmonson County Coroner. The Kentucky State Police investigated the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/p3-7-15-2021
https://www.edmonsonvoice.com/-news/man-killed-in-stolen-motorcycle-pursuit-collision

Xavier Vern Hutt

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 07/15/2021

Location : US-2 and Cascadilla Flat River Access

City : Essex

County : Flathead

State : Montana

Agency : Multiple agencies involved

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 15, 2021, around 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in Great Falls where they discovered one person dead. Xavier Vern Hutt had allegedly taken a hostage and fled, leading to a multi-agency car chase that concluded around 6:20 a.m. in the Cascadilla area of Flathead County, roughly 175 miles from Great Falls. Police shot and killed Hutt at the scene, though details surrounding the circumstances of his death were withheld by authorities.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://apnews.com/article/shootings-homicide-964ce1078a142e3168487c6600e8a5b0
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/missoula-man-arrested-for-homicide-kidnapping
https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/07/19/officials-identify-suspect-victim-in-homicide-abduction/
https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/great-falls-murder-victim-and-suspect
https://theelectricgf.com/2021/07/19/gfpd-identifies-victim-suspect-in-homicide-kidnapping-incident/

Marquez Floyd

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/14/2021

Location : Northeastern Blvd NE & Wyoming Blvd NE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by FBI agents during execution of search warrants

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 14, 2021, FBI agents and local police were serving multiple search warrants at a strip mall near Northeastern Blvd NE and Wyoming Blvd NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During the operation, Marquez Floyd, 31, was shot and killed in an alleyway behind the strip mall. Authorities have not released additional details about the incident or the circumstances leading to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/new-details-revealed-about-suspect-killed-in-shootout-with-fbi/
1. https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/suspect-fatally-shot-by-fbi-agents-had-long-criminal-history-gang-affiliation/
2. https://www.kob.com/archive/fbi-man-killed-in-shootout-with-agent-was-local-leader-of-bloods-gang/

Marquez Floyd

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/14/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

FBI agents and local police were serving multiple search warrants around 11 a.m. at a strip mall near Northeastern Boulevard NE and Wyoming Boulevard NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During the operation, police shot and killed Marquez Floyd in the alleyway behind the strip mall. Authorities withheld specific details regarding the circumstances of the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/local/article_03339ab5-32c3-5c42-9aef-d1bd166dce5a.html

David Salinas

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/14/2021

Location : 6500 Monroe Boulevard

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

David Salinas was allegedly fleeing a prostitution sting when he crashed his vehicle while making a U-turn under the Gulf Freeway. Officers attempted to get him to exit his vehicle for arrest, but he failed to comply with orders. Two HPD officers shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/Houston-police-release-body-worn-footage-of-man-16383102.php

Jesse Joe Carranza

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/13/2021

Location : 13000 Eastlake Boulevard

City : El Paso

County : El Paso

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was fueling up at a gas station when a white pickup truck came across the street, driving the wrong way down a one-way road, and pulled up behind the trooper's vehicle. Jesse Carranza reportedly exited the vehicle, approached the trooper, and grabbed his taser from his duty belt. The trooper responded by shooting and killing Carranza.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbs4local.com/news/local/law-enforcement-authorities-respond-to-incident-in-far-east-el-paso

John R. McCarthy

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/13/2021

Location : 10616 Northwestern Avenue

City : Franksville

County : Racine

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Racine County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 13, 2021, John R. McCarthy shot and killed a man who was pumping gas at a gas station. McCarthy later reportedly engaged in a gunfight with an undercover sheriff's deputy at another gas station not far away. After the exchange of gunfire, McCarthy shot himself in the head, ultimately causing his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/police-on-scene-of-incident-at-pilot-travel-center-in-racine-county 

Justin Patrick Powell

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/13/2021

Location : 6901 Security Boulevard

City : Baltimore

County : Baltimore

State : Maryland

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/13/2021, the U.S. Marshals Service responded to a call for duty at Security Square Mall. Officers saw a man holding a gun. The man fired multiple shots. Officers opened fire. The individual was pronounced deceased at a hospital. The Baltimore County Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident, with involvement from the Baltimore Police Department's Special Investigations Response Team for the internal investigation regarding the officer-involved shooting.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-officers-injured-suspect-killed-at-security-square-mall/
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/wanted-murder-suspect-killed-by-police-two-officers-injured
https://apnews.com/article/shootings-baltimore-fdc2331eedbf6986e5e5ce4e6f9ccc31
https://abcnews.go.com/US/baltimore-police-officers-shot/story?id=78816142
https://baltimorewitness.org/homicide-suspect-killed-in-police-involved-shooting-in-baltimore-county/