Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Tre-Kedrian Tyquan White
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/03/2021
Location : 4374 SC-9
City : Richburg
County : Chester
State : South Carolina
Agency : Chester County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
SOURCE LINKS :
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_
Sonny Bower
Age :85
Gender :Unknown
Race : White
Date : 01/03/2021
Location : N Hwy 17 and Beehive Road
City : Awendaw
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Alan Kendall
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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
SOURCE LINKS :
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_
Sandra Eisner
Age :77
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/03/2021
Location : N Hwy 17 and Beehive Road
City : Awendaw
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Alan Kendall
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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
SOURCE LINKS :
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_
La Garion Smith
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/03/2021
Location : 100 NE Civic Court
City : Homestead
County : Miami-Dade
State : Florida
Agency : Homestead Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged burglary
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
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Henry Martinez Jr.
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/03/2021
Location : 580 SE 13th Street
City : Ontario
County : Malheur
State : Oregon
Agency : Ontario Police Department, Malheur County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
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Daniel Alvarado Jr.
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/02/2021
Location : San Gabriel Boulevard and Dewey Avenue
City : San Gabriel
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : San Gabriel Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
SOURCE LINKS :
• 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/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/02/2021
Location : Northwest 42nd Street and Independence Avenue
City : Oklahoma City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
SOURCE LINKS :
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_
Charles Ferguson
Age :64
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/02/2021
Location : Apollo Avenue and Olympic Street
City : Springfield
County : Clark
State : Ohio
Agency : Springfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
SOURCE LINKS :
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/
Jeffrey L. Marvin
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/01/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Koontz Lake
County : Starke
State : Indiana
Agency : Marshall County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
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Amir Keita Stevens
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/01/2021
Location : Whitfield Road and US-301
City : Sarasota
County : Manatee
State : Florida
Agency : Manatee County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
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Isaac Matheney
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/01/2021
Location : OR-31 and US-395
City : Lakeview
County : Lake
State : Oregon
Agency : Lake County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
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Carl Dorsey III
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/01/2021
Location : South 11th Street and Woodland Avenue
City : Newark
County : Essex
State : New Jersey
Agency : Newark Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during response to shots fired
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
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Akeem Terrell
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/01/2021
Location : Maricopa County Jail, 201 S 4th Avenue
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Asphyxiation
Event : Died after being restrained in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://apnews.com/article/phoenix-man-jail-death-civil-rights-suit-62b6c677129404e5f624d35c405cbdb9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djcBI52KGog
Dontrell Stephens
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/13/2013
Location : Haverhill Road and Okeechobee Boulevard
City : West Palm Beach
County : Palm Beach
State : Florida
Agency : Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Adams Lin
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police following paralysis complications
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date :
Location : Intersection of Addison Road and Central Avenue
City : Capitol Heights
County : Prince George's
State : Maryland
Agency : Prince George's County Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 8, 2025, Prince George's County Police attempted a traffic stop in Capitol Heights, Maryland. The driver did not stop, and police escalated a chase. The pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Addison Road and Central Avenue, where a bystander was killed. Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the deceased. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division is conducting an investigation.