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On 03/28/2021, Lompoc police responded to reports of a person walking in public with a gun. Officers located Krys Brandon Ruiz, who was wearing a mask. Police said Ruiz did not comply with commands and ran on foot. While officers searched the area, police reported that Ruiz ran toward them holding a knife. Officers fired their weapons, killing Ruiz at the scene. The Santa Barbara County District Attorney reviewed the killing and ruled the use of deadly force justified. No criminal charges were filed against the officers.

https://www.ksby.com/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead-in-lompoc
https://www.edhat.com/news/lompoc-police-officer-fatally-shoots-suspect/

On March 27, 2021, at the Oklahoma County Jail located at 201 North Shartel Avenue in Oklahoma City, inmate Curtis Montrell Williams, aged 34, took a detention officer hostage on the 10th floor. Williams held a makeshift weapon to the officer's throat, leading to a standoff. Oklahoma City Police Department officers, including Lt. Coy Gilbert and Officer Kevin Kuhlman, responded to the situation. Upon entering the pod, they observed Williams threatening the officer's life. In response, both officers discharged their firearms, fatally striking Williams. The detention officer was rescued and treated for injuries sustained during the incident.

https://freepressokc.com/family-of-slain-oklahoma-county-jail-detainee-express-sorrow-from-loss/
• https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-oklahoma-city-7a160363f823f1e36dc64009c2fe6c16
• https://freepressokc.com/okcpd-officers-who-shot-hostage-man-in-ok-county-jail-identified/
• https://okcfox.com/news/local/my-son-did-not-have-to-die-family-of-inmate-killed-by-police-demanding-justice
• https://okcfox.com/news/local/murder-charges-brought-against-5-ok-county-inmates-after-deadly-hostage-situation
• https://www.corrections1.com/hostage-situations/articles/5-inmates-charged-with-murder-in-hostage-taking-incident-at-oklahoma-county-jail-BwZKOqz2NOMKzyOe/
• https://www.koco.com/article/5-inmates-face-murder-charges-in-connection-with-deadly-hostage-situation-at-oklahoma-county-jail/36812991
• https://www.police1.com/patrol-video/articles/video-inmate-holding-detention-officer-hostage-is-shot-by-police-0TS6y8odMSH6xDcQ/
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/mother-fatally-shot-oklahoma-county-100135459.html
• https://www.poncacitynow.com/police-oklahoma-jail-worker-beaten-stabbed-by-inmates/
• https://www.koco.com/article/three-oklahoma-city-police-officers-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-two-separate-shooting-incidents/36878318
• https://www.koco.com/article/expert-weighs-in-on-if-inmates-will-get-convicted-of-murder-after-ok-county-jail-hostage-situation/36820167
 

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REASON FOR CHASE: Bystander killed during pursuit of vehicle occupants reportedly armed with a firearm
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NARRATIVE:
On 03/27/2021 at approximately 6:20 p.m., San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 25300 block of Baseline Street in Highland after receiving a report of two men inside a Honda sedan with a firearm. A deputy contacted the occupants, and the Honda drove away at high speed. Deputies pursued.
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The pursuit was short. A pursuing deputy became involved in a separate collision at Del Rosa Avenue and Pacific Street, and deputies terminated the pursuit so assistance could be provided at that crash. The Honda continued away after police stopped pursuing it.
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Police reported that the Honda continued at an estimated 80 to 100 mph. A handgun and ammunition were thrown from the vehicle near the 25500 block of Pacific Street. Investigators recovered a fired cartridge and found that a bullet had struck a nearby residence.
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More than a mile from where deputies had terminated the pursuit, the Honda entered the intersection of Pacific Street and Victoria Avenue against a red light and struck a northbound 2005 Suzuki sedan driven by Paulette Joanne Samuel, 58, of Highland. The collision involved three vehicles. Samuel suffered major injuries and was transported to a hospital, where she died at 7:20 p.m.
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Joshua Williams Sr., 27, and passenger Marcus Johnathan Campbell, 35, suffered moderate injuries and attempted to flee on foot after the collision. Deputies responding to the crash detained both men.
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DISPOSITION:
The San Bernardino County District Attorney subsequently charged Williams with murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, evading a police officer causing death, hit-and-run causing death or serious injury, DUI causing injury, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and other offenses. The felony complaint specifically identifies Paulette Joanne Samuel as the person killed and lists Superior Court case FSB21001273.

https://www.sbsun.com/2021/03/28/highland-driver-killed-when-her-car-is-struck-by-suspects-who-had-fled-police/
https://sbcountyda.org/2021/03/31/joshua-williams-sr-charged-with-murder-in-highland/
https://sbcountyda.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2021/03/2021-00-0014517_Williams.pdf

On 03/27/2021, Landon J. Payne’s spouse called 911 requesting non-police assistance for a mental health and drug crisis. Police were dispatched instead. After arriving, Lane County sheriff’s deputies determined Payne had an outstanding warrant and attempted to arrest him. Deputies said Payne resisted. Deputies deployed Tasers multiple times and handcuffed him. Payne was placed into a patrol vehicle, where officers observed signs of medical distress, including incoherent speech and erratic movement. Deputies transported Payne to jail. Upon arrival, deputies removed him from the vehicle, restrained him on the ground, and held him facedown while applying pressure to his back and head for an extended period. Payne lost consciousness and died shortly afterward. His family disputed the deputies’ account and filed a civil lawsuit alleging excessive force, repeated Taser use, and positional asphyxia during restraint. No deputies were criminally charged.

https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/2022/03/28/lawsuit-lane-county-officers-used-excessive-force-on-oregon-man-landon-payne-in-mental-health-crisis/65347178007/
https://www.klcc.org/crime-law-justice/2021-07-25/in-hidden-death-events-leading-up-to-landon-paynes-death-explored
https://eugeneweekly.com/2021/07/22/a-hidden-death/
https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2024/12/excessive-force-negligence-claims-can-proceed-in-case-stemming-from-2020-death-of-man-in-lane-county-custody.html

DeArthur Pinson Jr., wanted in connection to the shooting of Texas DPS Trooper Chad Walker near Mexia, allegedly killed himself. Details regarding the circumstances of his suicide were withheld by police.
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https://www.kltv.com/2021/03/27/state-trooper-shot-central-texas-identified-suspect-remains-large/

Officers responded to a duplex where a person inside the house and officers exchanged gunfire. The man then barricaded himself inside. Police later entered the home and discovered a man, 26, and a woman, 24, dead from gunshot wounds.

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/03/27/swat-team-called-to-duplex-in-northeast-miami-dade/ 

Russell Lindemeyer allegedly took a woman hostage, stabbed her multiple times, and moved to inflict further harm on her when deputies from the Pasco County Sheriff's Office shot and killed him.

https://www.suncoastnews.com/crime_crashes_fires/domestic-violence-incident-results-in-deputy-involved-shooting/article_32ee537e-8f95-11eb-996e-9330a5348406.html

On March 26, 2021, Donovon W. Lynch was shot and killed by a Virginia Beach police officer. Details about the events leading to the shooting were withheld by the police.

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/celebration-of-life-plans-announced-for-donovon-lynch/

On 03/26/2021, Daniel Nolan called 911 and told a dispatcher that he was suicidal and armed with a gun. A Saint Charles police officer located Nolan outside a school property and spoke with him. During the encounter, Nolan walked away from the officer and later returned holding a gun. The officer fired a gun, killing Nolan at the scene. The killing was reviewed by investigators, and no criminal charges were filed against the officer.

https://www.myleaderpaper.com/news/police_fire/arnold-man-shot-by-police-officer-outside-st-charles-county-school/article_1f3fde28-91b7-11eb-ac42-872540b0ab0f.html

On 03/26/2021, Weld County sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on County Road 70 after a woman reported that Steven Michael Kielian had assaulted her, remained inside the home, and had access to firearms. Deputies arrived around 5:45 p.m. Kielian later ran from the residence. Deputies fired a bean-bag round in an attempt to stop him. Police said Kielian fired at deputies at least once. Deputies fired their guns, killing Kielian at the scene. The district attorney reviewed the killing and cleared the deputies. No criminal charges were filed.

https://denver.cbslocal.com/2021/03/29/weld-county-deputy-shooting-steven-michael-kielian-killed/

Officers responded to a call about an assault in progress around 1:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they found John Pena Montez on the doorstep of the home, trying to get inside. Montez reportedly had a knife and was threatening a woman and three children inside. Officers used a Taser twice, but it did not incapacitate him. Montez went inside the home and shut the door. Officers entered, used a Taser again, and then fired two shots, killing him.
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https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/03/26/man-shot-killed-by-police-officer-after-he-threatens-common-law-wife-with-knife-sapd-chief-mcmanus-says/ 

On 03/26/2021, around 6: 10 a.m., Massachusetts State Police responded to a robbery at a 7-Eleven located at 30 Liberty St. in Quincy. Surveillance footage showed a man, identified as Eric Michael Leach, looking through the store's windows before entering six minutes later, allegedly robbing the store with a handgun and escaping with approximately $330. A customer provided a description of Leach to the police. Officers began a search and cornered Leach against a fence in a residential area. Leach reportedly did not comply with police commands, and an attempt to use a Taser was unsuccessful. A foot chase ensued, during which Leach entered a police cruiser, started it, and drove towards officers, who dodged out of the way. He fled, hitting several police vehicles during the pursuit. The chase ended at Burgin Parkway and Route 3 where Leach stopped the cruiser, which was then surrounded by police. After about an hour, Leach managed to move the damaged cruiser but was stopped by stop sticks. During negotiations, Leach was seen with a police patrol rifle and began exiting the vehicle with it, leading to a Massachusetts State Police trooper shooting and killing him.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/eric-leach-armed-robbery-suspect-rockland-police-cruiser-norfolk-district-attorney/
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/eric-leach-rockland-stolen-cruiser-police-car-quincy-crash-burgin-parkway-route-3/
https://www.wbur.org/news/2021/03/26/quincy-police-shooting-chase-stolen-cruiser
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/police-shooting-of-robber-who-led-chase-from-rockland-to-quincy-ruled-justified/2471576/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/norfolk-county-da-rules-police-shooting-of-suspect-in-quincy-was-justified/37351816
 

On March 25, 2021, around 11 a.m., an SUV stopped in the parking lot of the Dahlgren Weigh Station. A woman exited the vehicle and began running away, at which point the driver of the SUV allegedly fired a handgun at her. A Virginia State Police trooper and a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer responded to the scene and engaged the driver, shooting and killing him.

https://www.12onyourside.com/2021/03/25/suspect-dead-others-injured-following-officer-involved-shooting-va-weigh-station/

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REASON FOR CHASE: Traffic stop — reason not publicly disclosed
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NARRATIVE:
On 03/25/2021 at approximately 11:45 a.m., Prattville Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S. Highway 82. Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson said the driver accelerated away from officers, and police pursued at high speed. The department did not publicly disclose what prompted the attempted traffic stop.
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The pursuit continued on Highway 82 before the driver lost control and crashed between Doster Road Cutoff and Washington Ferry Road. Two occupants of the vehicle were injured and transported to a hospital.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency took over investigation of the pursuit crash. The contemporaneous WSFA report did not identify either occupant, the pursuing officers, the speeds reached during the pursuit, or the circumstances immediately preceding the loss of control.

https://www.wsfa.com/2021/03/25/highway-closed-after-incident-during-pursuit/
https://www.wsfa.com/video/2021/03/25/incident-during-chase-highway-prattville/

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REASON FOR CHASE: Passenger killed during unauthorized pursuit of vehicle taken without permission
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NARRATIVE:
On 03/25/2021, Zayne Ortiz, 14, was a passenger in a GMC Terrain driven by a 12-year-old girl who had taken her stepfather's vehicle without permission. Little Rock police pursued the SUV through the city before it left the roadway and overturned, killing Zayne. Two other young occupants survived.
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Little Rock police did not publicly disclose that Zayne had been killed during a police pursuit. The department's own subsequent internal investigation characterized the chase as an “unauthorized pursuit.” The circumstances remained outside public view until July 2022, more than a year after Zayne's death, when the pursuit was uncovered and reported publicly.
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The case also appears to have escaped federal pursuit tracking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told the San Francisco Chronicle that the police report it received did not indicate that a pursuit had occurred. When subsequently asked whether LRPD had reported the pursuit to state officials for inclusion in federal pursuit data, an LRPD spokesperson said he did not know.
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The case had personnel consequences. The Chronicle reported that a state commission later stripped one of the officers involved in the pursuit of police powers. LRPD also acknowledged its failure to disclose the fatal incident and stated that incidents of similar magnitude would be released in a timely manner in the future.
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Zayne's mother, Cindy Ortiz, said it took more than a year for police to acknowledge that her son had died in a chase. She said she was angry because police had lied to her. She later told the Chronicle that she wanted people to know what had happened to her son.
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The case subsequently became an example in a national investigation of fatal police pursuits that were absent from federal pursuit statistics, including deaths in which police agencies initially failed to disclose their involvement.

https://www.kark.com/news/working4you/lrpd-never-disclosed-2021-pursuit-deadly-crash/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jul/15/lrpd-didnt-disclose-teen-death-in-2021-police-chase/
https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2024/police-chases-undercount/

On 03/25/2021, a Calumet City police officer stopped Alvin Burrage for a traffic violation involving a stop sign and broken taillights. After Burrage exited the vehicle, police said he reached back inside the car and retrieved a handgun. According to the officer, Burrage began raising the gun in the officer’s direction. The officer fired, striking Burrage. Burrage was transported to a hospital, where he died more than a week later from his injuries. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the killing and cleared the officer. No criminal charges were filed.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-calumet-city-police-shooting-st-0411-20210409-4o6miozhrzgi3nhyc7wingeloy-story.html
https://www.cookcountystatesattorney.org/sites/g/files/ywwepo351/files/document/file/2024-08/Alvin%20Burrage%20Memo.pdf

On 03/25/2021, a security guard at a Home Depot store in the Brighton Park neighborhood reported that 18 year old Travon Chadwell was shoplifting. During a physical struggle inside the store, Chadwell shot the security guard, critically injuring him. Chadwell ran from the store. Chicago police officers pursued him, and during the chase one officer was shot. Officers continued the pursuit into the neighborhood. During an exchange of gunfire with police, officers shot and killed Chadwell. The killing was reviewed by investigators, and no criminal charges were filed against the officers.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/3/25/22351339/chicago-cop-shot-brighton-park

On 03/25/2021, Kansas City police officers located Malcolm D. Johnson while attempting to arrest him in the area of Prospect Avenue. During the encounter, Johnson struggled with officers. Police fired their weapons, killing Johnson at the scene. A special prosecutor later reviewed the killing and ruled the use of deadly force justified. Johnson’s family disputed the police account and filed a civil lawsuit alleging excessive force and wrongful death. No criminal charges were filed against the officers.

https://www.kctv5.com/news/local_news/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-suspect-dead-kcpd-officer-injured/article_5f6d848e-8dbe-11eb-b5f4-83e3a0458aed.html
https://policetribune.com/special-prosecutor-says-kansas-city-cops-justified-in-shooting-malcolm-johnson-in-self-defense/
https://ca.style.yahoo.com/kcpd-officer-killed-malcolm-johnson-110000145.html
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article277725598.html
https://fox4kc.com/news/family-files-lawsuit-in-deadly-2021-kansas-city-police-shooting/

On 03/25/2021, Delaware State Police troopers responded to a residence on Danny Drive in Seaford after being dispatched to assist medical personnel already at the home. During the response, Kelly E. Rooks armed herself with a firearm and threatened troopers and emergency medical staff. A state trooper fired a gun, killing Rooks at the scene. State investigators later reviewed the killing and ruled the use of deadly force justified. Rooks’s family challenged the police account and filed a civil lawsuit alleging excessive force and failures in crisis response. No criminal charges were filed against the trooper. A Delaware judge later allowed the civil case to proceed.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2021/04/03/update-3-victim-identified-delaware-state-police-conducting-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-seaford/
https://www.wmdt.com/2022/02/use-of-force-report-concludes-in-2021-dsp-trooper-involved-shooting/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2024/03/15/police-shooting-police-accountability-use-of-force/3afad128-e320-11ee-95aa-7384336086f3_story.html
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2024-07-02/delaware-judge-refuses-to-dismiss-lawsuit-stemming-from-fatal-police-shooting-of-mentally-ill-woman

Around 3 a.m., a person in a vehicle allegedly fired shots at a deputy from the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office. A pursuit ensued through Houston and Colorado County, where authorities used spike strips to damage the vehicle's tires. The vehicle continued on rims and eventually stopped outside of Schulenburg. The driver refused to exit the vehicle and continued to display a handgun. After an hours-long standoff, the driver, Jodeci De'Vonta Moses, shot and killed himself around 8:50 a.m.
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https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/03/25/police-chase-underway-near-sealy-after-suspect-shoots-at-officers-authorities-say/

On 03/25/2021 at approximately 3:45 p.m., Beaumont Police Department officers attempted to stop a Honda sedan in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation. Police did not publicly identify the underlying offense that prompted the stop. The male driver accelerated away from officers, and police pursued.
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The pursuit continued into the 2300 block of Liberty Avenue, where the Honda left the roadway and crashed into a business. The driver suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Benjamin Collins.
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A passenger in the Honda survived and was transported by Beaumont EMS to a local hospital. Contemporary reporting did not disclose the passenger's identity or condition.

https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-business-fleeing-from-beaumont-police/502-68f27bf2-138e-4b74-a327-f2d8c62e7256
https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/One-dead-one-injured-in-Beaumont-car-crash-16054238.php

REASON FOR CHASE: Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a family violence call at an apartment complex in the 5700 block of Greenhouse Road. Watkins ran from deputies after they arrived. This was a foot pursuit, not a vehicle pursuit.
NARRATIVE:
On 03/24/2021, Marlon Lanier Watkins Jr. was fatally struck by a civilian vehicle while running from Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies following their response to a family violence call in northwest Harris County.

At approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies responded to an apartment complex in the 5700 block of Greenhouse Road for a reported family violence incident. After deputies arrived, Watkins was seen running east through the apartment complex.

Watkins continued running from deputies and climbed over a large metal fence separating the apartment property from Greenhouse Road. He then entered the southbound traffic lanes of Greenhouse Road.

Watkins ran into the path of a southbound Lincoln Navigator and was struck. The Harris County Sheriff's Office reported that the civilian driver was not speeding and showed no signs of intoxication.

Emergency personnel transported Watkins to Memorial Hermann-Katy, where he was pronounced dead.

The death occurred while Watkins was fleeing law enforcement on foot and involved no police vehicle pursuit. The 03/24/2021 Harris County motor-vehicle fatality documented by FARS appears consistent with this independently documented pedestrian traffic death.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/Family-violence-suspect-hit-killed-by-driver-16051228.php
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/hcso-suspect-struck-by-vehicle-after-fleeing-scene-in-nw-harris-county
https://www.nhtsa.gov/research-data/fatality-analysis-reporting-system-fars

On 03/24/2021, 34-year-old Joshua James Gloria of Oakland was shot and killed by Fremont Police Officer Brian Burch following a pursuit that began after police identified a stolen vehicle linked to an armed robbery. The chase ended on Highway 84 west of Interstate 880 when officers blocked the car, and Gloria allegedly attempted to ram a police vehicle. Officer Burch opened fire, fatally striking him.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/03/24/fremont-police-shooting-blocks-highway-84-lanes-west-of-i-880/
https://abc7news.com/fremont-police-shooting-bodycam-video-highway-84/10521096/
https://www.ktvu.com/news/armed-robbery-suspect-dies-in-fremont-police-shooting
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/officer-involved-shooting-fremont-newark-highway-84-dumbarton-bridge/

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REASON FOR CHASE: Vehicle burglaries and suspected stolen vehicle
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NARRATIVE:
On 03/24/2021 at approximately 7:12 a.m., Culver City police responded to the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook in the 9500 block of Jefferson Boulevard after a witness reported a man looking into parked vehicles, breaking into two of them and taking property including a backpack. The witness also reported that the man apparently entered a silver Lexus, manipulated wires inside it and drove away in the vehicle.
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Officers located the Lexus near Obama Boulevard and Hauser Boulevard and attempted a traffic stop. Parker continued away and police pursued. At La Brea Avenue and Obama Boulevard, the Lexus collided with an uninvolved vehicle. That driver suffered minor injuries. Parker continued driving while officers remained at the collision.
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Culver City police subsequently terminated the pursuit because Parker's driving was creating a danger to the public. After officers stopped pursuing, Parker continued away in the Lexus.
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Police later learned that the Lexus had left the roadway near Overhill Drive and Springdale Drive and struck a tree. Parker was trapped inside the wreckage. Los Angeles County firefighters and sheriff's deputies responded, and Parker was pronounced dead at the scene. No other person was injured in the final collision.
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner subsequently identified the deceased driver as Arthur Parker Jr., 35. Westside Today reported Parker as a Black man. The California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Police Department handled the traffic-collision investigations.
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The officers who initiated and participated in the pursuit were not identified in the contemporaneous reporting. No pertinent wrongful-death lawsuit, family protest, or later disciplinary proceeding connected to Parker's death was located in the additional public reporting reviewed for this update.

https://www.culvercityobserver.com/story/2021/03/25/news/burglary-suspect-killed-in-car-crash-after-police-pursuit/9917.html
https://westsidetoday.com/2021/03/25/culver-city-burglary-suspected-involved-in-fatal-traffic-accident-following-pursuit/

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REASON FOR CHASE: Passenger killed during attempted traffic stop
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NARRATIVE:
On 03/24/2021, Savannah Chandler, 17, of Forest Park, Georgia, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by DeYeir Campbell of Douglasville, Georgia. Russell County sheriff’s deputies attempted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 431, and Campbell continued away while deputies pursued north toward Phenix City. Contemporary reporting did not specify the traffic violation that prompted the attempted stop.
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At Highway 431 and Seale Road, Campbell lost control of the vehicle, crossed the median into the southbound lanes and struck a utility pole. Chandler suffered fatal injuries and died. Campbell survived with non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.
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Authorities reported that Campbell had an outstanding Douglasville, Georgia warrant for assault. The warrant was disclosed after the crash; the contemporaneous reporting describes deputies as initially attempting a traffic stop rather than pursuing Campbell specifically because of the Georgia warrant.
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DISPOSITION:
Police announced that Campbell would be charged with murder in connection with Chandler’s death.
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Chandler's life before her death was later documented in an investigative journalism project concerning sex trafficking litigation. She had previously filed a federal civil lawsuit against Wyndham and a Days Inn alleging that she had been trafficked through the hotel when she was 15. Her grandmother raised her for much of her childhood and, following Chandler's death, sought donations for funeral expenses. The hotel litigation continued after her death and Wyndham settled with Chandler's family for an undisclosed amount in January 2022.

https://www.wtvm.com/2021/03/24/accident-broad-st-phenix-city-leads-heavy-police-presence/
https://www.wtvm.com/2021/03/26/woman-killed-car-chase-that-ended-crash-phenix-city-identified/
https://www.wtvm.com/2021/03/25/driver-crash-phenix-city-faces-murder-charge-following-passengers-death/

On 03/24/2021, Forest Park police responded to a call reporting that a man had entered a Jimmy John’s restaurant and waved a gun in the air. Officers located Tony Smith lying on a sidewalk nearby. As officers approached and made physical contact with Smith, police said he turned toward an officer and raised a gun toward the officer’s face. Officers fired their weapons, killing Smith at the scene. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the killing and ruled the use of deadly force justified. No criminal charges were filed against the officers.

https://wgem.com/2021/03/25/armed-man-fatally-shot-by-police-at-forest-park-restaurant/
https://www.cookcountystatesattorney.org/sites/g/files/ywwepo351/files/document/file/2024-08/Tony%20Smith%20Memo.pdf

Police received a 911 call at 5:03 p.m. about an individual’s welfare at a residence. Responding officers were directed to a man in a vehicle who was allegedly intoxicated, armed with a handgun, and making threats. Officers spoke with the man, and he allegedly fired a handgun from inside the vehicle. In response, the officers shot and killed him.
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https://www.ksla.com/2021/03/25/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-east-texas/ 

The Martin County Sheriff's Office received a call about shots fired around 4 a.m. The shooter, Peter Joseph Wayne, reportedly shot at the home of the person who called 911. When deputies arrived, they found a man who had been shot. As deputies treated the victim, someone began shooting at them. The deputies shot and killed Wayne. Police reported that one of the gunman's initial victims, Joseph James Spellman, 54, was among the deceased, though it is unclear if he was alive when deputies arrived.

https://cbs12.com/news/local/martin-county-deputy-involved-shooting 

On March 24, 2021, officers from the Yakima Police Department and Yakima County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an assault at a Taco Bell around 5:10 p.m. A 22-year-old woman informed police that her 41-year-old former boyfriend had assaulted her and stolen her car. She reported that he had shown up at her workplace, requested a ride, and after she agreed, he assaulted her, placed her hands in zip ties, and forced her to pull into a parking lot. She managed to escape and seek help at a nearby Taco Bell. Shortly after, officers located the stolen vehicle, leading to a pursuit. A Yakima County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to stop the vehicle by ramming it, but the chase continued until the man eventually stopped. The man then pulled out a gun and fatally shot himself.

https://newstalkkit.com/man-kills-himself-after-assaulting-former-girlfriend/

The Martin County Sheriff's Office received a call about shots fired around 4 a.m. The home of the person who called 911 was reportedly shot at by the man. When deputies arrived, they found Joseph James Spellman, 54, who had been shot. As deputies treated him, someone began shooting at them. Deputies shot and killed the shooter, Peter Joseph Wayne, 57. Police reported that Spellman was one of the two deceased individuals, though it is unclear if he was alive when deputies arrived.

https://cbs12.com/news/local/martin-county-deputy-involved-shooting

On March 24, 2021, U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement officers arrived at a residence in the 1700 block of Regent Avenue NE in Canton, Ohio, to apprehend 33-year-old Aaron Pierre Thomas, who was wanted for armed robbery and aggravated assault in Danville, Virginia.
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Thomas allegedly attempted to escape through a window before exiting the front door and opening fire on the officers. During the exchange, a U.S. Marshal was injured. Officers opened fire, striking Thomas. Both the injured officer and Thomas were transported to a nearby hospital. The officer was treated and released, while Thomas remained hospitalized in critical condition.
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The incident was investigated by the Stark County Prosecutor's Office, which presented the case to a grand jury. The grand jury declined to indict the officers involved. Approximately six months later, Thomas died from his injuries sustained during the shooting.
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https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/us-marshal-suspect-shot-canton/95-66f6d5a4-d4e4-4c1a-b418-0bf93d4c0983
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/u-s-marshal-and-suspect-being-served-warrant-shot-in-canton
https://www.whbc.com/no-indictment-for-officer-involved-in-thomas-shooting-award-for-one-of-them/

On March 24, 2021, U.S. Marshals and Phoenix Police officers responded to a call regarding a man who had fled a Home Depot after allegedly stealing tools. A witness followed the individual, and a collision occurred as the vehicle continued to flee. U.S. Marshals and local officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the man drove erratically and headed westbound on U.S. 60, entering Phoenix. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle stopped near 24th Street and Jefferson Street. When officers attempted to approach, the individual allegedly moved toward them, and officers shot and killed him.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/suspect-killed-in-us-marshals-shooting-in-phoenix

On March 23, 2021, at approximately 5:51 p.m., multiple 911 callers reported that a man was firing a gun in the 100 block of West 29th Street in Anderson, Indiana. Witnesses stated that Irvin Silas Myers pointed a firearm at an officer, who ordered him to drop the weapon. An exchange of gunfire ensued, and Myers was shot and killed by the officer.

https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/apd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-fatality/article_38ed3038-8c3e-11eb-b840-f31393ab9283.html 

On 03/23/2021, a Randolph County sheriff’s deputy responded to a call reporting a man attempting to break into homes in the Jacksonville area. The deputy encountered David Hill. Police said Hill was holding a knife during the encounter. The deputy fired a gun, killing Hill at the scene. The killing was reviewed by investigators, and no criminal charges were filed against the deputy.

https://krcgtv.com/news/local/missouri-man-dead-after-randolph-county-officer-involved-shooting

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REASON FOR CHASE: Bystander killed during 98-mph speeding pursuit
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NARRATIVE:
On 03/23/2021 at approximately 10:25 a.m., Raymond Hart, 80, of Lake Wales was driving a Chevrolet Silverado near U.S. Highway 27 and Chalet Suzanne Road when Lake Wales Police Officer Sean Robertson clocked a Chevrolet Equinox traveling north on U.S. 27 at 98 mph in a 60-mph zone south of Eagle Ridge Mall. Robertson activated his emergency lights and siren and attempted to stop the Equinox. The driver continued away at high speed.
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As Robertson followed, the Equinox approached the intersection of U.S. 27 and Chalet Suzanne Road, weaving through northbound traffic. Other motorists separated to yield to Robertson's police vehicle, and the Equinox crossed two northbound lanes into a right-turn lane before entering the intersection against a red light at high speed.
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Hart entered the intersection in his Silverado with a green light. The Equinox struck Hart's truck, killing him at the scene. The 30-year-old driver of the Equinox, Courtney Wright of Winter Haven, survived with non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital.
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DISPOSITION:
The Polk County Sheriff's Office charged Wright with vehicular homicide and felony driving with a suspended driver's license. Lake Wales Police additionally charged him with fleeing a law-enforcement officer. The sheriff's investigation determined that Wright's license had previously been revoked as a habitual traffic offender.
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OFFICER BACKGROUND:
Sean Robertson was the Lake Wales police officer who initiated the attempted traffic stop after measuring the Equinox at 98 mph. The available reporting reviewed for this update does not document pertinent prior shootings, pursuits, discipline, lawsuits or criminal cases involving Robertson.

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/03/24/habitual-traffic-offender-charged-in-polk-county-crash-that-killed-80-year-old-man/
https://www.polksheriff.org/news-investigations/polk-county-news/2021/03/24/pcso-deputies-charge-habitual-traffic-offender-with-vehicular-homicide
https://patch.com/florida/lakeland/1-killed-1-arrested-u-s-27-crash-lake-wales-sheriff

On March 23, 2021, the Montana Highway Patrol attempted to stop Christopher Eric Cook near Laurel, but he fled along Interstate 90 into Stillwater County. The chase involved U.S. Marshals and the Stillwater County Sheriff's Office. Cook eventually stopped his vehicle around 11 a.m. near mile marker 399, leading to the closure of the westbound lanes. After exiting his vehicle, Cook reportedly walked away, turned towards law enforcement, and brandished a gun. Despite commands to surrender, he was shot and killed by two deputies.

https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/03/25/suspect-in-georgia-stalking-intimidation-shot-in-montana/
https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/man-killed-by-us-marshals-near-columbus-following-pursuit-idd
https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/georgia-fugitive-killed-by-us-marshals-in-montana-has-been-identified
https://www.wjcl.com/article/authorities-in-montana-shoot-and-kill-georgia-man-accused-of-stalking-and-intimidation/35937205
https://gbi.georgia.gov/news/2022-05-20/2021-officer-involved-shootings

On 03/22/2021, Yavapai County sheriff’s deputies were searching for Edward Kayer in connection with an earlier incident at a restaurant in Sedona where he was suspected of firing multiple rounds before leaving the scene. Sedona police requested assistance after attempting to stop Kayer while he was riding a motorcycle. Kayer continued traveling, abandoned the motorcycle, and ran on foot. Later that night, deputies located Kayer hiding in a field near Antelope Meadows Road and Dogtown Road. During the encounter, police said Kayer fired at deputies. Deputies fired back, killing Kayer at the scene. The killing was reviewed by investigators, and no criminal charges were filed against the deputies.

https://www.kold.com/2021/03/23/yavapai-county-deputies-shoot-kill-fugitive-prescott/

On 03/22/2021, Cleburne County sheriff’s deputies responded to a call after a man was found shot in the chest in Fruithurst. The wounded man and another witness identified a suspect to deputies. Deputies later located the suspect in another area near U.S. Highway 78 and Depot Street. During the encounter, the man exited a vehicle and raised a handgun toward deputies. Deputies fired their weapons, killing him at the scene. The killing was reviewed by investigators, and no criminal charges were filed against the deputies.

https://www.al.com/news/anniston-gadsden/2021/03/authorities-probing-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-alabama.html

On March 21, 2021, at approximately 7:19 p.m., deputies from the Chaves County Sheriff's Office went to a property on 6400 Shadow Road in Dexter, New Mexico, to serve Sergio Gutierrez Chairez, 31, with two outstanding arrest warrants. Upon arrival, deputies observed Chairez outside the residence but were unable to enter due to a locked gate and fencing.
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After obtaining a search warrant, deputies entered the property, at which point Chairez locked himself inside a semi-truck parked on the premises. Negotiations to convince Chairez to surrender were unsuccessful. Deputies eventually breached the semi-truck, and a deputy discharged their firearm, fatally striking Chairez.

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/suspect-dead-following-shooting-involving-chaves-county-sheriffs-office/
https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/nmsp-man-raised-rifle-toward-chaves-county-deputies/
https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2021/04/26/update-police-shooting-involving-chaves-county-sheriffs-office/

On 03/21/2021, deputies from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency pursued a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Gerald Wayne Marlin Jr. of Lake View. The chase began on Highway 231 in Ashville and continued through Pell City before ending near the intersection of Highway 174 and Highway 411 in Odenville. Law enforcement deployed spike strips, bringing the vehicle to a stop. According to authorities, Marlin fired a gun at officers, and police opened fire, killing him at the scene.

https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2021/03/suspect-in-st-clair-county-chase-shot-killed-after-officers-return-fire.html
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/officer-involved-shooting-in-st-clair-county-after-high-speed-chase/35893562
https://www.wbrc.com/2021/03/21/high-speed-chase-ends-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-odenville/
https://abc3340.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-st-clair-county-after-high-speed-chase/