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At approximately 2 a.m. on January 24, 2021, Wichita County Sheriff's deputies observed a silver sedan stopped at an intersection. The driver, later identified as 38-year-old Tyree Kajawn Rogers, began yelling obscenities at the deputies before driving away. Deputies pursued the erratically driven vehicle, which exited onto Fisher Road and spun out of control. Four police vehicles boxed in the sedan, and when Rogers allegedly drove toward the deputies, they opened fire, killing him. The vehicle then struck a guardrail and came to a stop. A female passenger reportedly informed deputies that Rogers had shot and kidnapped her.

https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/one-person-killed-another-person-in-the-hospital-after-high-speed-chase-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.newschannel6now.com/2021/01/25/texas-dps-identifies-victim-sunday-officer-involved-shooting/ 

Deputies from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office responded around 9:45 a.m. to multiple 911 calls reporting a man, Steven Verdone, behaving erratically and running in and out of traffic near the Marathon Gas station at 6241 W Cardinal Street in Homosassa, Florida. Verdone was yelling at people near the locked entrance to the convenience store and attempted to enter before the deputy's arrival. As the deputy exited his cruiser, Verdone approached while armed with a knife. The deputy shot and killed Verdone during the encounter.

https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/deputy-shoots-kills-man-armed-with-knife/article_0712050c-5cc8-11eb-bf39-ef9591178d38.html 

On January 22, 2021, around 9:06 a.m., deputies from the Racine County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check request for a residence in the Village of Rochester. The request came from a family member who lived outside of Wisconsin. The home was shared by 30-year-old Matthew T. Vinz and his parents, Terrence G. Vinz, 65, and Debra A. Meagher, 62. Deputies entered the home and began searching for the occupants. Moments later, a gunshot was heard near the deputies. Upon investigation, Matthew Vinz was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The bodies of his parents were later found in the garage.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 Fatalities

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/developing-critical-event-in-rochester-racine-co-sheriff-warns 

The driver of a Chevrolet Malibu with gold-colored rims fled a high-speed traffic stop. Officers escalated the chase in Houston, lasting approximately 10 minutes. The chase ended when the driver lost control, crashing into a tree near the 1900 block of Evergreen Drive. The vehicle burst into flames, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Houston-police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash-15890638.php 

On January 21, 2021, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Grayson County Sheriff's Office deputies Andy Vincent and Jason Luedke responded to a residence at 504 North Main Street in Caneyville, Kentucky, following a tip regarding the whereabouts of 34-year-old Brian Richard Abbott, who was wanted for absconding post-incarceration supervision. Police entered the home and alleged they encountered him with knives. Deputy Vincent fired and struck Abbott three times. Abbott was pronounced dead in his home by the Grayson County Deputy Coroner. The Kentucky State Police investigated the shooting.
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TOTAL FATALITIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Brian Richard Abbott)

https://www.k105.com/2021/01/22/breaking-news-grayson-co-deputy-shoots-kills-caneyville-man/
https://www.k105.com/2021/01/22/update-caneyville-man-shot-killed-after-charging-at-deputies-with-knives/
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/ksp-grayson-county-police-death-shooting/417-0631b58b-c5f8-467d-84d2-678aaeb6c32e
https://www.bluegrasslive.com/2021/01/22/knife-wielding-suspect-shot-killed-after-charging-deputies/

On January 21, 2021, the Elkins Police Department attempted to serve a felony warrant on Ty Garrett Hilderbrand, who was suspected of making terroristic threats. After hours of negotiation attempts with no response, officers entered the building and discovered Hilderbrand, the lone occupant, dead from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.wboy.com/top-stories/shelter-in-place-for-first-ward-neighborhood-in-elkins-due-to-swat-operation/

Around 2 a.m., Fort Myers Police Department officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots at 2102 Dora Street in Fort Myers, Florida. Upon arrival, they were met with gunfire from an individual who then barricaded himself inside the residence for over 12 hours. At approximately 10 a.m., two people fled the home without injury. Officers deployed less-lethal weapons and gas before breaching the residence. Inside, they discovered a semi-automatic rifle, a handgun, and the individual dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/fort-myers-police-and-swat-in-area-of-dora-street-and-grand-avenue-in-fort-myers-2 

On January 21, 2021, around 1 a.m., College Station Police Department officers and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 33-year-old Ryan Daniel Stallings. Investigators suspected Stallings was transporting large quantities of drugs. During the stop, Stallings allegedly retrieved a handgun from the center console of his vehicle. In response, Officer Matthew Newton, an eight-year veteran of the department, discharged his weapon, fatally striking Stallings. The incident occurred near the intersection of TX-6 Frontage Road and University Drive E in College Station, Texas.

https://www.kbtx.com/2021/01/21/highway-6-service-road-closed-during-police-presence-at-college-station-business/ 

Officers received a report of a driver speeding through a neighborhood. Although they lost sight of the vehicle, they later observed it traveling at 114 mph in a 45 mph zone. The driver lost control, hitting a sign and a tree before coming to a stop. The driver, Juan Carlos Marquez, was killed.

https://fox4kc.com/news/traveling-at-114-mph-lawrence-man-killed-in-crash-while-avoiding-police-in-bonner-springs/

On January 18, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Toledo Police officers approached Christopher A. Harris, 27, outside a residence in the 2200 block of Fulton Street. Mr. Harris was a man in the vandalism and arson of the Rosary Cathedral earlier that day. Upon noticing the officers, he held a firearm and retreated into his home. Police initiated a standoff. Officers deployed tear gas into the residence. Subsequently, Mr. Harris exited the house with two firearms and fired multiple shots, fatally striking Officer Brandon Stalker, 24, in the head. In response, officers returned fire, killing Mr. Harris.
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TOTAL FATALITIES: 2

https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2021/01/18/toledo-old-west-end-standoff-shooting-man-police-officer-shot/stories/20210118134
https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2021/01/20/family-mourns-remembers-christopher-harris/stories/20210120128

On January 17, 2021, Grant County Sheriff's Deputy Matthew Sneed responded to a domestic situation involving a stabbing at a residence in the 3200 block of South Central Avenue in Marion, Indiana. As Deputy Sneed approached the house, Daniel Young, 25, allegedly drove a Honda Civic toward the deputy. In response, Sneed jumped onto the hood of the moving vehicle and shot and killed Young through the windshield of the car.

https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/stabbing-suspect-shot-and-killed-by-grant-county-sheriffs-deputy/ 

Deputies were called around 10:15 a.m. to a shooting in the parking lot of the Tuckahoe Motorcycle Club. When deputies arrived, they found Ely Grimes, 47, of Fredericksburg, with a gunshot wound to the chest. George Batts was still in the parking lot with a handgun. He reportedly refused commands to drop the weapon, pointed the weapon toward deputies, and deputies shot and killed him.

https://www.12onyourside.com/2021/01/22/commonwealths-attorney-determines-officer-involved-shooting-justified/ 

On January 17, 2021, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a Warsaw Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle on US-42 in Warsaw, Kentucky, for speeding. The driver, 31-year-old Josh Hodges of Florence, Kentucky, did not stop. Police escalated a chase during which he lost control of the vehicle while navigating a curve and collided with a concrete wall. A passenger, 54-year-old Shanda Marie Withrow of Hamilton, Ohio, was pronounced dead at the crash site. Hodges and another passenger sustained injuries and were sent to a hospital.
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TOTAL FATALITIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Shanda Marie Withrow)

https://www.wcpo.com/news/region-northern-kentucky/man-charged-after-warsaw-ky-police-pursuit-ended-in-deadly-crash
https://www.wlwt.com/article/hamilton-woman-killed-in-gallatin-county-crash/35239000
https://local12.com/news/local/passenger-killed-in-warsaw-crash-during-police-chase
https://local12.com/news/local/man-charged-for-reportedly-causing-fatal-crash-during-pursuit-in-gallatin-county-cincinnati

On January 17, 2021, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Lawton police officers conducted a compliance check at the Lavish Lounge, where 24-year-old Zonterius "Zon" Johnson was celebrating his birthday. During the check, shots were fired from outside the club, with at least one bullet striking the building. Officers observed Johnson exchanging gunfire with an unidentified individual. Johnson fled the scene on foot. Officer Nathan Ronan pursued Johnson into a dark alley. Johnson allegedly produced a firearm. Officer Ronan opened fire, striking Johnson. Johnson was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) conducted an investigation into the incident. The Comanche County District Attorney's Office reviewed the findings and determined that Officer Ronan's actions were justified. Body camera footage from the incident was released to the public.

https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2021/04/19/zonterius-johnson-shooting-ruled-justified-bodycam-released/?utm_
https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2021/04/19/zonterius-johnson-shooting-ruled-justified-bodycam-released/
https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/officer-cleared-in-comanche-co-shooting-body-cam-footage-released/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2vCkVpjs5o

Just after midnight on January 16, 2021, Kent Police officers responded to a report of a robbery involving a firearm at the East Hill Market. The store clerk reported that an individual had been loitering before approaching the counter, pulling out a gun, and demanding money before leaving. Officers noted the description of the individual matched one from an earlier robbery at a nearby convenience store. A responding officer observed a vehicle rapidly leaving a nearby parking lot. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, initiating a pursuit. During the chase, the vehicle veered off the road at high speed and collided with a tree, resulting in the driver's death.

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/medical-examiner/decedents?utm_ 

On January 15, 2021, Reginald Johnson was shot and killed outside the Harrison County courthouse in Biloxi, Mississippi. During the incident, an officer was also injured. The specific circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed by the police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://www.wapt.com/article/meridian-police-investigating-after-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/35399499
2. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/mississippi-police-officers-killed-armed-burglary-suspect-police-mississippi-meridian-officer-ap-b1796700.html
3. https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2203406
4. https://www.wtok.com/2021/02/02/meridian-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/
5. https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/02/02/meridian-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/

On January 15, 2021, Cherokee County deputies were patrolling near County Road 1111 due to reports of recurring burglaries in the area. Deputies observed a vehicle on private property and attempted to make contact with the occupants. Deputies then shot and killed 26-year-old Justin Pegues. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.

https://www.kltv.com/2021/01/15/cherokee-county-sheriff-releases-id-man-shot-by-deputy/

On January 15, 2021, El Paso Police Department officers responded to reports of a man firing a gun near Interstate 10 and along Thunderstorm Drive. Upon arrival, officers encountered 27-year-old Jean Paul Stanley, who was reportedly intoxicated and armed with a rifle. Stanley allegedly pointed the rifle at the officers, prompting them to open fire, resulting in his death. Prior to the confrontation, Stanley had informed police that he was suicidal.

https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-man-told-police-he-wanted-to-die-before-being-shot-to-death-by-law-enforcement/
https://kvia.com/news/abc-7-alert-center/2021/01/15/west-el-paso-gunman-shot-killed-by-police-after-threatening-i-10-motorists-is-identified/

On January 14, 2021, at around 3:15 p.m., the Brooklyn Park Police Department responded to reports of a man walking through yards in the 7500 block of 83rd Avenue. Initially, a caller reported that this man had broken into his home but then fled. Upon arriving at that location, officers were redirected by another family who said the same man had just entered their home. Several children managed to escape, but the man found a 7-year-old boy hiding in a closet and refused to release him. The man claimed he was armed with multiple guns and would not surrender. After negotiations, the standoff ended around 10:30 p.m. when the man took his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

https://www.fox9.com/news/7-year-old-safe-after-hostage-situation-in-brooklyn-park?

Police arrived at a residence to serve warrants on Jeffrey D. Kite for violating a protective order. Kite, who lived at the residence, refused to come out of the home. Police subsequently obtained a search warrant to enter the home and additional arrest warrants for stalking and violation of a protective order. About 9 p.m., Kite stopped communicating with them. Around 3 a.m., officers entered the home and found him hiding in a storage area. Police allege that Kite produced a gun and fired at the officers, who shot and killed him.

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/man-killed-in-chesterfield-police-shootout?utm_

On 01/13/2021, officers from the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police pursued a vehicle on I-10 near the Louisiana Avenue exit in Lafayette, Louisiana. Police deployed spike strips, causing the vehicle to lose control and crash. A fatal explosion upon impact caused the car to become engulfed in flames, creating a large fireball.
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Dajun Mosely, age 20, was identified as the deceased passenger of the vehicle. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police conducted a self-investigation into the crash and did not provide further details.
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DATE OF UPDATE: 12/25/2024

https://www.katc.com/news/police-chase-dajun-mosely-fatal-crash
https://www.wafb.com/news/iberiville-parish-chase-crash-fireball

On 01/13/2021, South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated a pedestrian traffic fatality when a vehicle bystander accidentally drove through the collision scene and struck the dead pedestrian, James Jackson, and continued driving. A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper escalated a chase on North Road with lights and sirens. During the chase, Patricia Brickle, driving a Chevrolet, pulled out from the Citgo gas station and was struck by the trooper’s vehicle, killing her.

https://wach.com/news/local/driver-dies-after-hitting-tree-in-orangeburg-county-dragstrip-road-peach-street-neeses-south-carolina-highway-patrol-corners-office-chevy-equinox

https://accidentdatacenter.com/us/south-carolina/columbia-sc/24/09/21/two-people-killed-multi-vehicle-crash-i-26-orangeburg-county-south-carolina

On January 13, 2021, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers and Oklahoma City Police Department officers escalated a chase of a stolen Lincoln Navigator up to 115 mph. The vehicle was driven by 17-year-old Vinnie Hamlet, the twin brother of Chris Hamlet, with Chris and a 17-year-old female passenger. Troopers used a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuver, directly causing the SUV to flip multiple times and land in a field near Southwest 119th Street and South Meridian Avenue. Vinnie Hamlet was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Chris Hamlet and the female passenger sustained injuries but survived.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol conducted an internal self-investigation. The findings were presented to the District Attorney's Office, which determined that the deadly pursuit was justified.

https://www.news9.com/story/603ed45b51aab70bdb736ab8/metro-teenager-comes-forward-after-surviving-deadly-ohp-pursuit-cras

https://kfor.com/news/local/ohp-car-pursuit-policies-are-challenged-after-mondays-death/
 

On 01/12/2021, deputies from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office responded to an incident on Mimosa Lane in Montegut, Louisiana. Officers engaged in a confrontation with Gary Rodriguez Jr., 54, and shot and killed him. Details were not disclosed.
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office conducted a self-investigation into the incident and has not released further details.
DATE OF UPDATE: 12/25/2024

https://www.houmatoday.com/news/terrebone-gunshot-death
https://www.katc.com/news/montegut-shooting-gary-rodriguez

On 01/11/2021, at approximately 1:17 a.m., deputies from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call involving a white male armed with a knife, making several attempts to attack residents at a trailer park. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Daryl Dye, who had a knife and was running toward them. Deputies shot and killed him.

https://wach.com/news/local/coroner-sled-investigating-shooting-death-of-man-daryl-dye-by-aiken-county-deputy?utm_

On January 11, 2021, at approximately 6 a.m., Edinburg Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment in the 1700 block of Orlando Street. Upon arrival, Officer Alex Cruz reported hearing a woman screaming inside the residence. Entering the apartment, Officer Cruz encountered 29-year-old Jesse Daniel Davila allegedly assaulting a woman. According to police statements, Davila ignored commands to stop and advanced toward Officer Cruz, who then discharged his firearm, resulting in Davila's death.

https://www.krgv.com/news/edinburg-police-chief-one-person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.krgv.com/news/edinburg-police-chief-one-person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting

On January 11, 2021, at approximately 5:16 p.m., Butler County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic violence report in the 6800 block of Yoakum Court at the Lakota Pointe Townhomes in Liberty Township. Junius Thomas, had allegedly kicked in the door of a residence, prompting the female occupant to flee and call 911. Upon arrival, deputies found Thomas armed and "extremely agitated." THE SWAT team was deployed. SWAT officers used an armored vehicle to breach the door. Thomas then appeared in the doorway and raised a gun toward the officers, at which point Deputy Ricky Phillips shot and killed Thomas. A subsequent autopsy revealed the presence of methamphetamine in Thomas's system. Four months later, Officer Phillips shot and injured someone during arrest again. A Butler County grand jury reviewed both incidents and declined to issue an indictment, determining that the use of force was justified.
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https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/butler-county/liberty-township/grand-jury-returns-no-indictment-in-fatal-liberty-twp-police-shooting

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/butler-county/liberty-township/1-dead-after-swat-standoff-at-liberty-township-townhome-complex
https://local12.com/news/local/grand-jury-declines-to-indict-deputy-who-killed-man-during-liberty-twp-swat-situation-cincinnati

On January 10, 2021, around 1:40 a.m., Dyer Police Department officers attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger. The driver of the vehicle fled, leading officers on a pursuit. The driver eventually lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the roadway and roll over. Following the crash, the vehicle's two occupants fled on foot. Officers apprehended one individual, while the other, Mark Bivins, 28, continued to flee. During the foot chase, Bivins reportedly shot at officers, who then shot and killed him.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/1/10/22223403/killed-shootout-chase-officers-munster-police

Around 11:30 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic incident and attempted to pull over a vehicle. Deputies made contact with Joseph Howell, attempting to negotiate with him. Howell reportedly fired two shots at deputies, leading to a brief pursuit. Deputies used their vehicles to disable Howell's, and shots were exchanged. Deputies shot and killed Howell.

https://www.wibw.com/2021/01/11/officer-involved-shooting-in-north-topeka-under-investigation/

On 01/10/2021, police in Hopatcong initiated a pursuit of a 29-year-old male following a reported domestic incident. During the chase, the individual shot himself. The incident is under investigation by the Hopatcong Police Department.
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https://www.nj.com/news/2021/01/29-year-old-man-shoots-himself-after-pursuit-by-hopatcong-police.html

On January 10, 2021, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Killeen Police Department officers responded to a psychiatric call at a residence in the 1600 block of Carrollton Avenue. Officer Reynaldo Contreras arrived and encountered 52-year-old Patrick Lynn Warren Sr., who was described as being in emotional distress. Contreras initially used a Taser, but it reportedly failed to incapacitate Warren. The officer then opened fire, striking Warren multiple times. Warren was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident, which was captured on video, sparked public outcry and demands for accountability.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/one-man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-killeen-police-say/500-76a2d209-46dc-47de-89ff-0a65a969e7b3

About 4:35 a.m., a state trooper observed a car traveling 98 mph in a 65 mph zone. The trooper pursued the car, with the chase surpassing more than 120 mph. The driver attempted to make a U-turn, then slid down an embankment into the median. Two troopers approached the vehicle. The driver, identified as Xzavier Deyonte Hill, allegedly displayed a gun, and police shot and killed him.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/xzavier-hill-grand-jury-trooper-justified-in-fatal-interstate-64-shooting?utm_

On January 9, 2021, at approximately 9:41 p.m., deputies from the Robeson County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call at 32 Janice Drive in Pembroke. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with 46-year-old Matthew Oxendine, who was inside a vehicle.
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Oxendine had set fire to the interior of the vehicle. He made statements about bleeding out and threatened police. A SWAT team was assembled to assist in negotiations. At approximately 11:51 p.m., Oxendine allegedly pointed what appeared to be a firearm at the SWAT team. Deputies opened fire, killing him.
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The vehicle fire was extinguished, and Oxendine was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation revealed that the object Oxendine pointed at deputies was a toy gun with a wooden stock. He had been unarmed.
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Matthew Oxendine's family has expressed significant concerns regarding his fatal shooting by Robeson County deputies during a mental health crisis. They question the decision to deploy a SWAT team in response to a distress call, highlighting the lack of body and dash cam footage, and the absence of mental health professionals at the scene. The family is advocating for increased police accountability, enhanced training, and the implementation of body-worn cameras to better handle such situations in the future.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 1 fatality (Matthew Oxendine)

https://abc11.com/matthew-oxendine-officer-involved-shooting-robeson-county-sheriffs-office-burnis-wilkins/9523624/
• https://borderbelt.org/family-calls-for-change-after-deputies-shoot-nc-man-struggling-with-mental-illness-drugs/
• https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/deputies-release-new-information-timeline-of-robeson-county-officer-involved-shooting/

On January 9, 2021, 46-year-old Herbert Nixon Flores, wanted for the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend Karen Ruiz in Pacoima, California, was located by law enforcement in Dallas, Texas. As officers approached him in the 2100 block of Amherst Avenue, Flores shot and killed himself.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-sought-in-fatal-shooting-of-ex-girlfriend-in-pacoima-takes-own-life-as-officers-approached-him-in-texas/

On January 8, 2021, around 11 a.m., officers from the Robbinsdale Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle due to an active felony warrant for the registered owner. Following a brief pursuit, the vehicle was disabled, and officers managed to block it in. Brian Andren, identified as the driver, exited the vehicle armed with a knife. Despite commands to drop the weapon, Andren did not comply. Police fired a taser and then, Officer Brian Sloat opened fire and killed him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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https://www.fox9.com/news/victim-identified-in-deadly-robbinsdale-police-shooting
• https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/man-officers-involved-in-deadly-confrontation-in-robbinsdale-identified/
 

On 01/08/2021, around 6 p.m., officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department encountered KwamenaOcran, who they reported as displaying a handgun. Officers Willie Delgado, Larbi Dakkouni, James Doyle, and Kyle Khuen then shot and killed Ocran.

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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.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/mother-man-shot-gaithersburg-police-calls-investigation-sham/65-35b62f8c-f05f-4a6e-915c-caf1b1445b02
https://moco360.media/2021/10/08/officers-who-fatally-shot-man-in-gaithersburg-will-not-be-charged/
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/grand-jury-declines-to-indict-4-maryland-police-officers-in-fatal-shooting/2825930/
https://www.newsweek.com/4-officers-not-charged-shooting-black-man-8-times-remain-administrative-leave-1637735
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/grand-jury-declines-indict-gaithersburg-police-officers-death-kwamena-ocran/65-0ae4178c-d45f-4c20-a005-39d7a32a7102
https://wjla.com/news/local/four-montgomery-co-officers-involved-in-fatal-shooting-of-kwamena-ocran-wont-be-charged
https://www.publicjustice.org/en/news/pass-kwamenas-law-expand-police-body-worn-camera-use/
https://www.mymcmedia.org/four-gaithersburg-officers-not-indicted-for-police-involved-fatal-shooting/
https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail_Pol.aspx?Item_ID=32527 

On January 8, 2021, at approximately 1 p.m., 25-year-old Mark Anthony Johnson was driving a 2007 Dodge pickup truck eastbound on U.S. Highway 190 at a high rate of speed. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of Houston. When Woodville Police Department officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Johnson fled, leading to a high-speed pursuit. While attempting to pass another vehicle on the right shoulder, Johnson lost control, causing the truck to skid across both lanes of U.S. 190. The vehicle left the roadway and struck several large trees, resulting in Johnson's death at the scene.

https://www.ktre.com/2021/01/08/man-dies-after-driver-flees-woodville-police/

On 01/07/2021, at approximately 6: 20 a.m., members of the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team were executing a high-risk search warrant at a residence located in the 400 block of East Broad Street, Chesaning, Michigan. The warrant was being served on behalf of the Bay Area Narcotics Enforcement Team (BAYANET). As the troopers approached the front of the house, John R. Neitling confronted them while armed with a gun. In response, the troopers shot and killed him.This was reportedly the third drug raid at his residence in the past five years. An internal investigation found no violation of departmental policies and the officers returned to work. Neitling was described in his obituary as someone who enjoyed fishing, camping, music, and spending time with family and friends, and he worked at Maximum Roofing among other odd jobs. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a stepdaughter, and extended family.
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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://midmichigannow.com/news/local/state-police-investigating-trooper-involved-shooting-in-chesaning
• https://www.wsgw.com/saginaw-county-prosecutor-determines-officer-involved-shooting-in-chesaning-justified/

On January 7, 2021, at approximately 3 a.m., a driver allegedly ran a stop sign at Atlantic Street and Minnehaha Avenue while driving a stolen Ford Focus at 61 mph in a 30-mph zone upon the driver spotting a St. Paul police officer focusing om him. The officer had noticed the stolen car, confirmed via license plate check that it was stolen the previous day, and escalated to chase that ended when the pursued vehicle crashed into bystander Alison Annen, killing her.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://kstp.com/kstp-news/traffic-news/update-60-year-old-grandmother-identified-as-victim-in-fatal-hit-and-run-no-arrests/
2. https://www.startribune.com/charges-chronic-auto-thief-in-stolen-car-causes-crash-kills-other-driver-in-st-paul/600011358/
3. https://www.yahoo.com/news/repeat-car-thief-sentenced-crash-010700218.html

A deputy from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office was pursuing suspected car thieves when he drove his SUV in reverse, striking and killing pedestrian Barry Fick, 59. The incident occurred at the intersection of US-19 and Ulmerton Road in Largo, Florida.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2021/01/07/pinellas-deputy-fatally-strikes-pedestrian-while-reversing-in-road-sheriffs-office-says/