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Deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to 102071 Overseas Highway in Key Largo, Florida. Upon arrival, they knocked on the door and announced their presence. Travis Lee Lewanski, 28, then shot and killed himself inside the residence.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/florida-keys/article248339195.html

On January 7, 2021, Salem Police officers attempted to arrest 28-year-old Kristopher Allen Rice, who had an outstanding warrant. Rice ran into the Willamette River near Wallace Marine Park. Despite search efforts, he was not located at that time. On January 23, 2021, his body was discovered entangled in brush and partially submerged near the west bank of Wallace Marine Park. The Polk County Medical Examiner determined that there was no evidence of foul play, and the cause of death was presumed to be drowning.
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https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/salem-police-no-foul-play-in-death-of-man-pulled-from-river/
https://www.koin.com/news/police-pull-salem-mans-body-from-willamette-river/
https://www.salemreporter.com/2021/01/27/salem-police-swat-down-rumors-say-man-found-in-willamette-river-likely-drowned/

The FBI's Safe Streets Task Force was conducting an investigation in Hartford, Connecticut. During the investigation, a suspect was identified and arrested. A secondary individual, Benicio Vasquez, became involved and exchanged gunfire with officers. New Britain Police Officer Christopher Kiely and an FBI agent shot and killed Vasquez.

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/officers-justified-in-fatal-shooting-of-suspect-in-hartford-in-january-states-attorney/2571850/?utm_ 

On January 6, 2021, Tigard Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance at the Edgewood Manor Apartments near Southwest Hall Boulevard and Southwest Bonita Road. Upon arrival, they found 26-year-old Jacob Ryan Macduff experiencing a mental health crisis and locked inside his pickup truck. During the standoff, officers reported that Macduff was armed with a knife. Officers fired bean bag rounds to break the truck's windshield. Officer Gabriel Maldonado then fired multiple shots, killing Macduff.
Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/02/22/jacob-macduff-shooting-report-tigard-gabriel-maldonado/
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/09/16/grand-jury-declines-to-indict-tigard-officer-who-killed-jacob-macduff/
https://tigardlife.com/featured/macduff-attorneys-release-45-page-report-on-tigard-police-shooting/

On January 5, 2021, Spokane Police officers were searching for a person connected to a December 27, 2020, homicide. They located Joseph Buskirk driving in North Spokane. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, Buskirk tried to escape in his vehicle. Police disabled the vehicle, and after it came to a stop, Buskirk exited the car and allegedly began firing a weapon at officers. Police shot and killed him during the exchange.

https://www.khq.com/news/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-reported-near-queen-and-maple/article_58d2b894-4fdc-11eb-8c0d-ffffb4ce4334.html

On January 5, 2021, at approximately 10:23 a.m., Houston Police Department officers were conducting surveillance on suspected robbers near 16510 North Freeway. Three men arrived at the location in a vehicle. Two of them entered a hotel while the third remained outside. When the two men returned, officers moved in to arrest them. Two of the suspects attempted to flee on foot, while Jose Guzman allegedly reached for a pistol in his waistband. An officer opened fire, killing Guzman at the scene.

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/officer-invovled-shooting-along-i45-north-freeway-in-houston-texas-on-tuesday/285-d23dfcce-752d-4194-81d9-edf166c19547

On January 5, 2021, at approximately 10:22 a.m., East Cleveland police officers initiated a pursuit of a vehicle believed to be stolen, occupied by three individuals. The chase ended near 16005 Terrace Road when the vehicle collided with multiple objects and caught fire. The occupants exited the vehicle; the driver, identified as Vincent Belmonte, fled on foot. During the pursuit, officers allege that Belmonte produced a gun. Police opened fire and killed him. Belmonte's family disputes the police's account, asserting that he was unarmed and posed no threat. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-cuyahoga/live-attorney-general-yost-gives-update-on-shooting-death-of-vincent-belmonte-by-police-officer
https://www.ideastream.org/community/2021-06-04/family-of-man-killed-by-east-cleveland-police-releases-body-cam-footage
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/family-of-man-shot-killed-by-east-cleveland-officer-meets-with-him-in-search-of-answers-healing

On January 5, 2021, at approximately 1:43 p.m., Newton Police responded to a 911 call from the owner of "Indulge!", a candy store located at 16 Lincoln Street, reporting a man with a knife inside the store. The individual, identified as 28-year-old Michael Conlon, resided in an apartment above the store. Upon police arrival, Conlon fled to the third floor of the building. Officers attempted to negotiate with him and employed less-lethal methods, including a beanbag shotgun and a Taser, in efforts to subdue him. Despite these attempts, Conlon reportedly advanced towards officers with the knife. Two Newton Police officers opened fire, striking Conlon. He was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/da-releases-report-on-deadly-2021-police-shooting-in-newton/2723488/
https://www.middlesexda.com/press-releases/news/investigation-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-newton-complete
https://patch.com/massachusetts/newton/family-sues-over-fatal-newton-police-shooting

On January 3, 2021, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Suffolk County Police officers were pursuing Malcolm Stewart, 29, who was allegedly driving a 2014 Mercedes-Benz in Medford, New York. Stewart ran a red light during the chase, causing his vehicle to collide with a 2021 Chevrolet driven by James Palumbo, 56, at the intersection of County Road 101 and Station Road. The crash resulted in Palumbo’s death.
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The identities of the officers involved in the pursuit have not been disclosed by the Suffolk County Police Department.
Total Fatalities/Injuries:
1 Fatality (James Palumbo)

https://patch.com/new-york/medford-ny/man-killed-suffolk-crash-after-driver-runs-red-light-police
https://patch.com/new-york/shirley-mastic/guilty-plea-crash-killed-yaphank-man-da
https://newjersey.news12.com/police-man-arrested-on-drugs-weapons-charges-after-fatal-medford-crash
https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/nassau/police-fire/long-island-man-facing-drug-weapons-charges-following-fatal-crash/800747/
https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2021/08/01/driver-pleads-guilty-for-death-of-james-palumbo/
 

On 01/03/2021, at approximately 5 p.m., deputies from the Chester County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence located at 4374 SC-9, Richburg, South Carolina. The call stated that Tre-Kedrian Tyquan White was outside the homewith a handgun and causing a disturbance. Police escalated a chase that lasted until White crashed his vehicle, and allegedly attempted to carjack a deputy in an unmarked car. The deputy shot and killed him.

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/armed-dangerous-authorities-searching-man-accused-shooting-deputies-sc/Y4BJMJS7F5DYXK5JQRSBHZWIMQ/
https://www.fitsnews.com/2021/01/04/suspect-found-dead-after-he-shot-at-sc-police-led-officers-on-chas-identified/?utm_

On 01/03/2021, a deputy from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office was responding to a disturbance call. The deputy's patrol vehicle reached speeds of 130 miles per hour while en route to the scene. During the high-speed response, the deputy collided with a non-police vehicle driven by Sandra Eisner, 77, and Sonny Bower, 85, at the intersection of Beehive Road and Highway 17. Both occupants of the non-police vehicle were killed in the crash.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/deputies-investigate-accident-involving-deputy-in-charleston-county/?utm_
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/charleston-county-sheriffs-office-settles-suit-over-deputy-crash-that-killed-two-older-adults-charleston-county-wciv-abc-news-4?utm_

On 01/03/2021, a deputy from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office was responding to a disturbance call. The deputy's patrol vehicle reached speeds of 130 miles per hour while en route to the scene. During the high-speed response, the deputy collided with a non-police vehicle driven by Sandra Eisner, 77, and Sonny Bower, 85, at the intersection of Beehive Road and Highway 17. Both occupants of the non-police vehicle were killed in the crash.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/deputies-investigate-accident-involving-deputy-in-charleston-county/?utm_
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/charleston-county-sheriffs-office-settles-suit-over-deputy-crash-that-killed-two-older-adults-charleston-county-wciv-abc-news-4?utm_

Around 2:30 a.m., Homestead Police responded to a burglary-in-progress call at a home located at 100 NE Civic Court in Homestead, Florida. Officers began blocking off the area and reportedly saw a man running away. La Garion Smith, 27, allegedly produced a firearm and shot at the Homestead officers. In response, the officers shot and killed him.

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/01/03/suspect-killed-on-steps-of-homestead-city-hall-in-police-involved-shooting/

Police responded to a call at 12:20 p.m. regarding Henry Martinez Jr. allegedly holding a woman, Carlen Mercado, against her will. Martinez was reported to have a knife and was threatening to kill Mercado. Officers and deputies arrived at the trailer home and engaged in hours of unsuccessful negotiations with Martinez. Attempts to force him out of the building using flashbangs and gas were unsuccessful. Martinez allegedly pointed a knife toward police, and they opened fire, killing him. Mercado was found deceased inside, having apparently been dead for some time.
The incident is under investigation by the Oregon State Police, with findings to be reviewed by the Malheur County District Attorney's Office.

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/crime/district-attorney-says-use-of-deadly-force-by-police-was-justified-in-fatal-ontario-officer-involved-shooting/277-f047ce59-00d3-4daa-ac55-ec783218b7cc

Police alleged that the driver, identified as 38-year-old Daniel Alvarado Jr., produced a gun. At least one officer opened fire and killed Alvarado. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau is leading the investigation. The identities of the officers involved have not been disclosed. The San Gabriel Police Department has not confirmed whether body cameras were used.

• https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/man-fatally-shot-san-gabriel-cops-traffic-stop-identified
• https://ktla.com/news/local-news/san-gabriel-police-fatally-shoot-man-believed-to-be-armed-during-traffic-stop/
• https://abc7.com/san-gabriel-ois-officer-involved-shooting/9327639/

On January 2, 2021, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the Oklahoma City Police Department initiated a pursuit of a stolen vehicle connected to a domestic-related incident. The male driver led officers on a chase that ended when he crashed the vehicle near Northwest 42nd Street and Independence Avenue. As officers approached the crashed vehicle, they heard a gunshot from inside. Upon investigation, officers found the driver deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Oklahoma City Police Department conducted an internal self-investigation into the incident. No further details have been publicly released regarding the investigation's findings.

https://www.koco.com/article/police-investigating-after-pursuit-in-stolen-car-leads-to-possible-suicide-in-nw-okc/35112973
https://kfor.com/news/local/man-dead-after-allegedly-stealing-vehicle-leading-officers-on-pursuit/
https://www.koco.com/article/police-investigating-after-pursuit-in-stolen-car-leads-to-possible-suicide-in-nw-okc/35112973?utm_

On January 2, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Springfield Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call near Apollo Avenue and Olympic Street. Charles Ferguson, 64, reportedly opened fire on officers with a high-powered rifle. Police escalated a standoff. After approximately nine hours and multiple exchanges of gunfire, officers heard a single gunshot from inside the residence. Upon entry, they found Ferguson deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.wdtn.com/news/standoff-in-springfield-is-over-man-that-shot-at-police-is-dead-from-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/neighborhood-blocked-off-after-reported-shots-fired-in-springfield/P4V75LYBSFDB5ARR2X74ZNMHKM/
https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/son-of-man-who-died-in-springfield-standoff-he-was-a-good-dad/L46ENSE42VB3JHKFKBNQLM6NBY/
 

On January 1, 2021, officers from the Marshall County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a red pickup truck for a moving violation. The driver, Jeffrey L. Marvin, 63, fled, leading police on a pursuit into Starke County, Indiana. During the chase, Marvin allegedly swerved at several police vehicles. After hitting stop sticks, Marvin continued driving until reaching a dead-end road. He then allegedly turned around and drove toward the pursuing officers, striking three police vehicles. As Marvin drove toward officers who were outside their vehicles, two deputies shot and killed him.

https://www.abc57.com/news/indiana-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-starke-county

Around midnight, deputies from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office responded to a home following a 911 call reporting a man threatening to shoot a woman and their 1-year-old son. The victim escaped to a neighbor's house, but the child remained inside the home with Amir Keita Stevens, 29, when deputies arrived. As deputies approached, Stevens fled the home, got into his car, and drove away. The child was unharmed. During the pursuit, Stevens lost control of his vehicle, ran off the road, and collided with an MCAT bus stop, a power pole, and two trees, resulting in his death.

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2021/01/02/one-dead-crash-after-speeding-off-manatee-county-deputies-friday-night/

Isaac Matheney, a suspect in a New Year's Day holdup of a Silver Lake gas station and convenience store, was shot and killed by officers after his car was stopped. Matheney reportedly failed to comply with their orders, leading to the use of deadly force. It is unclear if Matheney was armed at the time of the incident.
The incident is under investigation by the Oregon State Police, with findings to be reviewed by the Lake County District Attorney's Office.

https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/deadly-force-investigation-in-lake-county/

On 01/01/2021, Newark Police officers responded to reports of shots fired near South 11th Street and Woodland Avenue. During the incident, officers shot and killed Carl Dorsey III. Specific details about what led to the shooting have not been disclosed by the police. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.nj.com/news/2021/01/newark-police-shoot-and-kill-man-while-responding-to-shots-fired-report.html

On January 1, 2021, 31-year-old Akeem Terrell was arrested by Phoenix police officers during a mental health crisis after he refused to leave a New Year's Day party. Terrell, who had a history of mental illness, was taken to the Maricopa County Jail. In an isolation cell, up to seven officers restrained him to change his handcuffs. Body camera footage showed officers leaving Terrell motionless and face down on the cell floor. Medical assistance was delayed, and Terrell was later pronounced dead at a hospital. His family filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging unreasonable force and delayed medical care. In November 2024, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a $4 million settlement for Terrell's family. Earlier, the Phoenix City Council approved an $800,000 settlement related to the police officers' actions.

https://apnews.com/article/phoenix-man-jail-death-civil-rights-suit-62b6c677129404e5f624d35c405cbdb9 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djcBI52KGog

Dontrell Stephens was shot in the spine by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputy Adams Lin, who stopped him while he was riding his bicycle and mistook Stephens' cellphone for a weapon. In 2016, a federal jury awarded Stephens $22.5 million during a civil trial, but the verdict was later overturned by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Florida House of Representatives awarded Stephens $6 million in June 2020. Stephens died from complications associated with his paralysis in September 2021.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/2021/09/02/dontrell-stephens-dies-28-paralyzed-pbso-shooting-west-palm/5704800001/