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Chadwick Kelly

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/20/2024

Location : La Belle

City : La Belle

County :

State : Missouri

Agency : Not Specified

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 20, 2024, in La Belle, Missouri, 33-year-old Chadwick Kelly was fatally shot by law enforcement officers. Kelly, who was wanted by police, was located inside a residence where he had locked himself in. Police made forcible entry, causing a confrontation during which Kelly was shot and killed. Police have not claimed that he was armed.
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Total Fatalities: One fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://khqa.com/news/local/fugitive-fatally-shot-at-end-of-hours-long-standoff-in-la-belle

NameNot Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/20/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Carson

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 20, 2024, authorities identified a man who died by apparent suicide during a standoff in Carson, California. The incident began when deputies responded to a call about a man with a gun inside a residence. The man barricaded himself inside, leading to a standoff that lasted several hours. During the standoff, negotiators attempted to communicate with the man, but he was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and the incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8_zUGtQQuU

Abel Her

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 12/20/2024

Location : 6600 block of Bayberry Drive

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department

Officer(s) : Justin Van Brunt

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 20, 2024, at approximately 1:14 p.m., officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 6600 block of Bayberry Drive in northwest Oklahoma City. Upon arrival, officers were met with gunfire by 43-year-old Jerry Yang.
During the exchange, two juveniles inside the home were struck by gunfire from Yang; one, 15-year-old Abel Her, died from his injuries, while the other is expected to recover. Officer Justin Van Brunt, a five-year veteran of the force, was also injured during the incident and is expected to recover.
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Yang, who had a history of domestic-related offenses and protective orders filed against him, turned the gun on himself, resulting in his death. The incident is under investigation by the Oklahoma City Police Department.
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Total Fatalities:
• 1 (Abel Her)
• 1 (Jerry Yang)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/12/23/okc-shooting-injured-officer-and-juvenile-teen-killed-is-identified/77179108007/

Peter Hodge

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : Dior Store, Union Square

City : San Francisco

County : San Francisco

State : California

Agency : San Francisco Police Department (SFPD)

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Security guard killed by police after hit-and-run incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 19, 2024, Peter Hodge, a 50-year-old security guard at the Dior store in San Francisco's Union Square, was involved in a hit-and-run incident. Hodge reportedly pursued a delivery bicyclist who had allegedly scraped his vehicle. During the chase, Hodge's SUV mounted the sidewalk, striking two bystanders near the intersection of Kearny and Post Streets; both sustained injuries but are expected to recover. Hodge then collided with the bicyclist. He fled the scene and was later located by officers outside the Dior store at Grant and Post Streets. During an attempted arrest, an officer opened fire, striking Hodge. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is conducting the self-investigation into this fatal shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7news.com/post/sfpd-shoot-kill-armed-man-union-square-after-pedestrian-bycliclist-hit-run/15681628/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sfpd-shoot-kill-armed-man-150627463.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/san-francisco-police-shoot-kill-155322007.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : Route 202

City : Raritan Township

County : Hunterdon

State : New Jersey

Agency : Raritan Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 19, 2024, Raritan Township Police officers attempted to stop a 19-year-old male driver for a traffic violation on Route 202 in Raritan Township, New Jersey. The driver fled, leading officers on a high-speed pursuit. Police claim they terminated the chase due to safety concerns. Shortly thereafter, the driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed, resulting in his death. The exact duration between the termination of the pursuit and the crash has not been disclosed. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nj.com/hunterdon/2024/12/nj-driver-killed-in-crash-was-being-chased-by-cops-minutes-earlier-officials-say.html

Oylin Antonio Menocal Antunez

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : 900 block of South Kiel Avenue

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 19, 2024, officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to reports of shots fired in the 900 block of South Kiel Avenue on the city's west side. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man who fled on foot.
During the pursuit, the man reportedly fired at officers. Police opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition, and his current status is unknown.
The IMPD Critical Incident Response Team is conducting an investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/impd-reports-officer-involved-shooting-on-west-side-of-indianapolis/531-9922ad02-ad36-42f0-b62f-e2880540a892
https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/impd-involved-in-shooting-on-indys-west-side/
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/impd-investigating-shooting-involving-officers-on-indys-west-side
https://cbs4indy.com/news/indycrime/impd-officer-involved-shooting-on-near-west-side/
https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/police-shooting-in-indianapolis-residential-area-leaves-no-officers-hurt/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : Near Snake River Canyon, north of Filer

City : Filer

County : Twin Falls

State : Idaho

Agency : Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 19, 2024, deputies from the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting an aggravated battery with a weapon near Snake River Canyon, north of Filer, Idaho. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a man involved in the incident.
During the confrontation, a deputy opened fire, striking the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two individuals involved in the initial battery were found at the location and transported to St. Luke's Medical Center. One of the victims sustained serious injuries.
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The Critical Incident Task Force, led by the Twin Falls Police Department, is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/few-details-yet-in-sheriffs-office-shooting-that-resulted-in-death-of-assault-suspect-near-filer
https://www.kmvt.com/2024/12/20/twin-falls-police-investigate-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/

Najeem A. Jordan

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : Mall Loop Road

City : High Point

County : Guilford

State : North Carolina

Agency : High Point Police Department (HPPD)

Officer(s) : Names Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 19, 2024, High Point Police officers responded to a call at the McDonald's on Mall Loop Road regarding a man armed with a knife. Upon arrival, officers encountered 50-year-old Najeem A. Jordan inside the establishment. During the confrontation, officers opened fire, fatally wounding Jordan. He was transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, where he died from his injuries later that night.
Following the incident, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) began an inquiry into the use of force. The two officers involved have been placed on administrative duty pending the investigation’s outcome.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://abc45.com/news/local/high-point-man-identified-in-fatal-police-involved-shooting
2. https://www.wfdd.org/story/suicidal-man-shot-high-point-police-has-died-his-injuries
3. https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-high-point/83-916287be-f0ca-4e46-b379-c873095c6f0e
4. https://abc45.com/news/local/police-involved-shooting-in-response-to-man-with-knife-fatal-shooting-under-investigation

Alejandro Garcia

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Sabinal

County : Uvalde

State : Texas

Agency : Uvalde County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Names Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 19, 2024, Uvalde County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence in Sabinal, Texas. Upon arrival, they encountered 38-year-old Alejandro Garcia, who had locked himself inside the home. Police negotiators were unsuccessful in establishing communication with Garcia. Garcia reportedly fired at officers, and officers opened fire and killed him.
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Following the incident, the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the Texas Rangers would lead the investigation into the use of force.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.uvaldeleadernews.com/articles/standoff-in-sabinal-ends-in-mans-death/

William Abney

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : 2600 block of Saratoga Avenue

City : Cleveland

County : Cuyahoga

State : Ohio

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 19, 2024, U.S. Marshals located 28-year-old William Abney, a suspect in the December 17, 2024, murder of Nicholas R. Mizikar, at a residence in the 2600 block of Saratoga Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. As officers approached, Abney produced a firearm and shot himself. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Abney was wanted in connection with the shooting death of Mizikar, who was found with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in the driveway of a home on Saratoga Avenue.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://hoodline.com/2024/12/suspect-in-old-brooklyn-neighborhood-homicide-dies-by-suicide-during-confrontation-with-u-s-marshals-in-cleveland/

Kyle Davis

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : Near Highway 412 and Highway 49

City : Paragould

County : Greene

State : Arkansas

Agency : Greene County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/19/2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies from the Greene County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle near Highway 412 and Highway 49 in Paragould, Arkansas. Officers encountered a man with a gun. The man allegedly moved toward a deputy. Officers opened fire, killing him.
The Arkansas State Police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kark.com/crime/authorities-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-greene-county/

Michael Anthony Smith

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : McDonald's, North Main Street

City : High Point

County : Guilford

State : North Carolina

Agency : High Point Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 19, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers from the High Point Police Department responded to reports of a man acting erratically inside a McDonald's at North Main Street in High Point, North Carolina. Upon arrival, officers encountered 53-year-old Michael Anthony Smith inside the restaurant.
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Officers opened fire, shooting and killing Smith. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
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Total Fatalities: One fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/nc-man-fatally-shot-by-police-at-mcdonalds-identified-police-say/
2. https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/high-point/man-shot-killed-by-high-point-police-after-acting-erratically-in-mcdonalds/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : Springhill Suites, 667 Taylor Road

City : Gahanna

County : Franklin

State : Ohio

Agency : Gahanna Division of Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to fraudulent credit card report

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/19/2024, Gahanna Division of Police officers responded to a call regarding fraudulent credit card use at the Springhill Suites hotel in Gahanna, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male individual who exited the hotel through a back window. The individual was armed with a handgun and refused to comply with multiple commands to drop the weapon. The individual placed the gun to his own head and then pointed it at officers. In response, four officers fired their weapons, fatally striking the individual. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/gahanna-police-release-bodycam-man-shot-killed/530-978009a3-c594-4cf1-bd39-e32201b74292
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/gahanna-police-shooting/530-04c0a990-dcc8-441b-ba7a-8026814fb40e
https://www.yahoo.com/news/body-camera-video-gahanna-police-000230695.html

Timothy Scott Towne

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : 53 3rd Avenue Bridge

City : Cedar Rapids

County : Linn

State : Iowa

Agency : Linn County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Timothy Scott Towne, a 58-year-old White male from Cedar Rapids, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Linn County Jail around 3:45 p.m. on December 19, 2024. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead. Towne had been in custody since December 7, 2024, on drug charges. An autopsy has been ordered, and the incident is under investigation by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and the State Jail Inspector.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-authorities-identify-inmate-found-dead-in-his-county-jail-cell-timothy-scott-towne/63251159

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : 201 Poplar Avenue

City : Memphis

County : Shelby

State : Tennessee

Agency : Shelby County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the 201 Poplar jail in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 19, 2024. He was later pronounced dead. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/12/19/man-dead-after-being-found-unresponsive-jail-cell-201-poplar/

Peter Francis Hodge Jr.

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : Union Square area

City : San Francisco

County : San Francisco

State : California

Agency : San Francisco Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Peter Francis Hodge Jr., a former Connecticut police dispatcher, was involved in a series of hit-and-run incidents in San Francisco's Union Square area. He allegedly drove onto sidewalks, striking two pedestrians—a woman and a girl—causing non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly thereafter, he struck a bicyclist, who managed to escape without serious harm. Hours later, police located Hodge near the Dior store on Post Street. During the confrontation, Hodge, dressed in his security uniform, ignored commands and eventually raised a handgun, prompting six officers to open fire, resulting in his death. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The San Francisco Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality (suspect), 2 Injuries (pedestrians)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ctinsider.com/journalinquirer/article/san-francisco-police-shooting-peter-hodge-ct-20011227.php
https://dailyvoice.com/ct/west-hartford/former-ct-dispatcher-killed-in-police-involved-shooting-after-hit-run-rampage-video/

Branden McCain

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/19/2024

Location : Intersection of South Main Street and Madison Boulevard

City : Roxboro

County : Person

State : North Carolina

Agency : Roxboro Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 19, 2024, Roxboro Police Department officers initiated a pursuit of an allegedly stolen 1999 Buick. The pursuit reached speeds of 60 mph in a 20-mph zone. The driver ran a red light at the intersection of South Main Street and Madison Boulevard, leading to a four-vehicle collision involving a passenger truck and two other vehicles. Several individuals sustained serious injuries, including 16-year-old passenger Branden McCain, who was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries on December 28, 2024. The incident is under investigation by the Roxboro Police Department.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc11.com/post/branden-mccain-16-year-old-dead-after-being-critically-injured-roxboro-chase-involving-stolen-car/15728184/

Morey Clemmons

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/18/2024

Location : 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street

City : Boca Raton

County : Palm Beach

State : Florida

Agency : Boca Raton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Unhoused man killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers from the Boca Raton Police Department responded to an incident near the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street. During this encounter, Officer Michael Super opened fire, killing Morey Clemmons, who was believed to have been unarmed. The circumstances of the killing remain unclear.

Clemmons was known to be experiencing homelessness at the time of the incident. His family described him as a "beautiful man" who struggled with housing instability for years. Clemmons had a history of being targeted by police for petty theft. In a prior incident, he was accused of allegedly throwing a glass bottle at an officer and charged with aggravated assault. Police had a warrant for his arrest related to this alleged incident when he was shot and killed.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is leading the investigation. Officer Michael Super has been placed on "Critical Incident Leave" pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Total Fatalities During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Updated: 01/02/2025

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbs12.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-in-boca-raton-police-department-closed-2nd-avenue-and-2nd-street-traffic-south-florida-news-december-18-2024

John R. Lyons

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/18/2024

Location : 1800 block of Home Avenue

City : Berwyn

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Berwyn Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 18, 2024, Berwyn Police Department officers responded to reports of an armed man in the 1800 block of Home Avenue in Berwyn, Illinois. The man, identified as 24-year-old John R. Lyons, was believed to be involved in a triple homicide earlier that day in Mahomet, Illinois.
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Upon arrival, officers observed Lyons, who fled the scene, forcibly entering a nearby residence and fatally shooting two dogs. He then exited into a neighboring yard, where he fired at pursuing officers. Officers opened fire, killing Lyons.
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The Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/post/berwyn-police-shooting-man-shot-killed-officers-home-avenue-connected-mahomet-illinois-triple-homicide-officials-say/15677634/
https://apnews.com/article/af456a9455689ea9bbb7f76b42d6a590
https://countryherald.com/news/champaign-county-tragedy-three-dead-in-mahomet-after-riverside-drive-shooting/

Jose Manuel Ruiz-Sanchez

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/18/2024

Location : 1000 block of St. Andrew Street

City : Gonzales

County : Gonzales

State : Texas

Agency : Gonzales Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/18/2024, officers from the Gonzales Police Department responded to a residence in the 1000 block of St. Andrew Street in Gonzales, Texas, following reports of a man armed with a firearm who refused to surrender. The individual, identified as 46-year-old Jose Manuel Ruiz-Sanchez, was involved in a prolonged standoff with law enforcement.
After negotiations failed, officers entered the residence and engaged in a shootout with Ruiz-Sanchez, killing him in the home.
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The Texas Rangers are conducting an independent investigation into the incident, as per department policy.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://gonzalesinquirer.com/stories/texas-rangers-investigating-shooting-death-of-gonzales-man-following-standoff,120347

Marion Douglas Joyner

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/18/2024

Location : 2800 W. Thunderbird Road

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., officers from the Phoenix Police Department responded to a report of an armed individual inside a fast-food restaurant near 28th Avenue and Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. Upon arrival, officers established a perimeter around the restaurant and evacuated the patrons and employees. The individual remained inside the building.
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After several hours, officers entered the restaurant and found the man deceased from a gunshot wound.
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The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/police-working-critical-incident-north-phoenix
2. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2024/12/18/1-dead-phoenix-police-shooting-thunderbird-31st-avenue/77071253007/
3. https://ktar.com/story/5639013/officers-shoot-suspect-phoenix-restaurant/
4. https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/large-police-presence-outside-gas-station-off-i-17-phoenix-police/75-d050af44-20df-4dfa-97dc-485ba3d39cde

Jeffery Lynn Marchbanks Jr.

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : 3200 block of Springhill Drive

City : North Little Rock

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : North Little Rock Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after alleged robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 11:55 AM, North Little Rock Police Department officers responded to a reported armed robbery at a Casey's gas station on Springhill Drive. Upon arrival, officers observed a man matching the description of the individual involved entering a wooded area near the 3200 block of Springhill Drive. Officers pursued the man into the woods, where an encounter ensued. Police opened fire and killed him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/dec/17/robbery-suspect-killed-in-north-little-rock/

Robert Barry

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : 1100 block of Egret Lake Way

City : Viera

County : Brevard

State : Florida

Agency : Brevard County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event :

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 2:46 AM, deputies from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 1100 block of Egret Lake Way in Viera, Florida. Deputies alleged that the man was uncooperative and made unspecified verbal threats. He exited the residence holding a gun. Officers opened fire and killed him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/brevard-county-deputy-involved-shooting-december-17-2024

Jeffrey Stoppenhagen

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : 15000 block of Tonkel Road

City : Fort Wayne

County : Allen

State : Indiana

Agency : Allen County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 5:00 PM, officers from the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 15000 block of Tonkel Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Upon arrival, officers encountered the man and engaged in some unknown confrontation with him. Police opened fire and killed him in his home.
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The Indiana State Police have been called in to conduct an independent investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.21alivenews.com/2024/12/17/man-dead-after-police-action-shooting-northwest-allen-county-home/

Kaja Pendic

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : Intersection of Superstition Boulevard and Delaware Drive

City : Apache Junction

County : Pinal

State : Arizona

Agency : Apache Junction Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, an Apache Junction Police Department officer was en route to a call driving at an unknown speed when they crashed into a bystander at the intersection of Superstition Boulevard and Delaware Drive in Apache Junction, Arizona, killing the bystander. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:1 fatality
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Last updated: 12/19/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2024/12/18/apache-junction-officer-was-way-call-before-deadly-crash/

Charles Graham Jr.

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard

City :

County : Baltimore

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during service call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, Baltimore County Police Department officers responded to a call about a previous shooting incident in the 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson, Maryland. During the encounter, officers opened fire and killed 26-year-old Charles Graham Jr. for unknown reasons. The Baltimore County Police Department is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:1 fatality
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Last updated: 12/19/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/shooting-fiery-crash-multiple-injuries-fatality-towson-baltimore-suburb/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : 600 block of Kenny Stratton Road

City : Bowling Green

County : Logan

State : Kentucky

Agency : Logan County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during service call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, the Logan County Sheriff's Office responded to a call at a residence in the 600 block of Kenny Stratton Road in Russellville, Kentucky. During the encounter, a deputy shot and killed a 32-year-old man. The circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation. The Logan County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:1 fatality
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Last updated: 12/19/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbko.com/2024/12/18/1-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-logan-county/

Nevaeh Ladiamond Debose

Age :17

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : U.S. Highway 61

City : New Madrid

County : New Madrid

State : Missouri

Agency : Mississippi County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed in crash with off-duty officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 17, 2024, Deputy Dustin Colbert, 41, of the New Madrid County Sheriff's Office, was involved in a fatal vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 61 near New Madrid, Missouri. Deputy Colbert was off-duty, traveling with his two daughters, ages 6 and 8, at unknown speed when his vehicle crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a vehicle driven by 17-year-old Nevaeh Ladiamond Debose. Tragically, all four individuals sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances leading to this tragic incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT:4 fatalities
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Last updated: 12/19/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kctv5.com/2024/12/18/off-duty-sheriffs-deputy-3-others-killed-crash/

Casey Michael Schuurman

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : Millard County Jail, 765 South Hwy 99

City : Fillmore

County : Millard

State : Utah

Agency : Millard County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found unresponsive in jail, died at hospital

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 17, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., corrections deputies at the Millard County Jail, located at 765 South Hwy 99, Fillmore, Utah, found 39-year-old Casey Michael Schuurman unresponsive in his cell during a routine check. Emergency medical services were called to transport Schuurman to Fillmore Community Hospital. Despite continued life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Schuurman had been arrested on December 9, 2024, following a fatal accident and had spent eight days in custody before his death. The Millard County Sheriff's Office has requested an independent investigation by the Iron-Garfield-Beaver-Kane Critical Incident Task Force, which is standard protocol. No foul play is suspected. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.millardccp.com/articles/featured-news/man-involved-in-dec-9-fatal-crash-dies-in-jail-custody/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : 701 South Abel Street

City : Milpitas

County : Santa Clara

State : California

Agency : Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 30-year-old Latino male was found unresponsive in his cell at Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, California. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead at 10:00 p.m. He had been in custody since November 2, 2024, following an arrest on burglary charges. The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office are investigating the death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://patch.com/california/milpitas/elmwood-inmate-dies-after-being-found-unresponsive-cell

https://www.yahoo.com/news/burglary-suspect-dies-while-custody-005337455.html
https://hoodline.com/2024/12/inmate-found-unresponsive-pronounced-dead-at-hospital-after-incident-at-elmwood-correctional-facility-in-milpitas/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : 765 South Highway 99

City : Fillmore

County : Millard

State : Utah

Agency : Millard County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 39-year-old Latino male was found unresponsive in his cell at Millard County Jail on December 17, 2024. He was transported to Fillmore Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Iron-Garfield-Beaver-Kane Critical Incident Task Force is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/investigation-underway-following-inmate-being-found-unresponsive-in-millard-county-jail

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : U.S. Highway 67

City : Silva

County : Wayne

State : Missouri

Agency : Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Applicable

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passengerkilled in officer Crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 6:00 PM, an off-duty Wayne County Sheriff's deputy and his two daughters were involved in a fatal vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 67 near Silva, Missouri. The deputy's vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle, resulting in the deaths of the deputy and his daughters. The driver of the other vehicle sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities, 1 injury

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfvs12.com/2024/12/18/off-duty-sheriffs-deputy-2-daughters-killed-crash/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : U.S. Highway 67

City : Silva

County : Wayne

State : Missouri

Agency : Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Applicable

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed in officer crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 6:00 PM, an off-duty Wayne County Sheriff's deputy and his two daughters were involved in a fatal vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 67 near Silva, Missouri. The deputy's vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle, resulting in the deaths of the deputy and his daughters. The driver of the other vehicle sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities, 1 injury

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfvs12.com/2024/12/18/off-duty-sheriffs-deputy-2-daughters-killed-crash/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : Intersection of U.S. 301 and Maryland Route 234

City : Newburg

County : Charles

State : Maryland

Agency : Charles County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 2:00 PM, Charles County Sheriff's Office deputies engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a man alleged to have been involved in a robbery in King George County, Virginia. The pursuit ended when the man's vehicle crashed at the intersection of U.S. 301 and Maryland Route 234 in Newburg, Maryland. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/crime-courts/king-george-robbery-suspect-dies-after-high-speed-pursuit-and-crash-in-maryland/article_3f6c2a04-bc00-11ef-bd8c-8f53e59c2e3d.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/17/2024

Location : Intersection of 31st Street and Garnett Road

City : Tulsa

County : Tulsa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Tulsa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander Killed by Police Chase Crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 2:30 PM, Tulsa Police Department officers initiated a chase of a teenager in an allegedly stolen truck. Police escalated speeds above 100 miles per hour until the fleeing vehicle crashed at the intersection of 31st Street and Garnett Road, killing a woman in another truck.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/teen-in-stolen-truck-kills-woman-in-crash-following-100-mph-pursuit-ok-cops-say/ar-AA1sFnTv

Robert Harrison

Age :80

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/16/2024

Location : Near mile marker 89 on Interstate 40

City :

County : Madison

State : Tennessee

Agency : Madison County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/16/2024, the Madison County Sheriff's Office attempted a traffic stop near mile marker 89 on Interstate 40 in Jackson, Tennessee. The driver failed to stop, leading to a 30-minute pursuit on nearby roads. The suspect attempted to re-enter I-40 from Law Road, exited the vehicle, and fled on foot across the interstate. During the foot chase, a deputy deployed a taser, after which the suspect fired a handgun at deputies. Four deputies returned fire, fatally striking the suspect. A second individual in the vehicle was taken into custody. No officers were injured. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:1 fatality
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Last updated: 12/19/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbbjtv.com/2024/12/17/suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-madison-county/

Jason Cain

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/16/2024

Location : Belmont Plaza Shopping Center, 3495 Belmont Avenue

City : Liberty

County : Trumbull

State : Ohio

Agency : Liberty Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during stolen car investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/16/2024, Liberty Township police officers responded to a Flock License Plate Reader alert indicating a stolen SUV entering their jurisdiction. Officers located the vehicle parked at the Belmont Plaza Shopping Center with Jason Cain, 31, in the driver’s seat. Police blocked the vehicle in with police cars. Cain responded by trying to drive away, hitting a police car in the process. An officer opened fire, killing Cain. After being shot, the SUV with Cain accelerated and crashed into the front wall of the Harbor Freight store where it stopped. A female passenger was removed by police. Cain was transported to Saint Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in critical condition, where he died on 12/19/2024. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2024/12/driver-shot-by-liberty-police-dies/
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/liberty-news/suspect-in-liberty-officer-involved-shooting-dies/
https://www.wfmj.com/story/52039767/suspect-in-monday-liberty-police-shooting-dies

Panjala Neeraj Goud

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 12/16/2024

Location : Derby Avenue

City : West Haven

County : New Haven

State : Connecticut

Agency : West Haven Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 16, 2024, at approximately 2:20 a.m., a fatal accident occurred on Derby Avenue in West Haven, Connecticut. Panjala Neeraj Goud, a 23-year-old originally from Bodhan, Telangana, India, was a passenger in a Hyundai Elantra traveling at high speed. The vehicle lost control on icy roads, veering off the roadway and spinning sideways into the parking lot of a Citgo gas station. The Hyundai collided with a parked West Haven police cruiser, leading to fatal injuries for Neeraj. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/police-id-person-who-died-colliding-police-cruiser-west-haven/3456684/?utm_

Jose Moreno

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/16/2024

Location : 3600 block of Peck Road

City : El Monte

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : El Monte Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by Police During Disturbance Call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/16/2024, at approximately 8:45 PM, El Monte Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at a Target store in the 3600 block of Peck Road in El Monte, California. A man reportedly displayed a firearm inside the store. Officers escalated a chase after the man, who fled the scene in a black sedan.
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The man abandoned the vehicle near the 11000 block of Main Street and continued on foot. Officers pursued him on foot, and an unknown confrontation occurred. Police opened fire and killed him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-killed-in-police-shooting-had-brandished-gun-at-el-monte-target-lasd/

Jefte Vargas Ramirez

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/16/2024

Location : 800 block of Joni Lane

City : Redlands

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by Police During Disturbance Call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/16/2024, at approximately 12:30 PM, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a man throwing rocks at vehicles in the 800 block of Joni Lane in Redlands, California. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 32-year-old Jefte Vargas Ramirez, who reportedly had rocks. Deputies opened fire, killing Ramirez, who was pronounced dead at the location.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/crime/2024/12/17/san-bernardino-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-jefte-vargas-ramirez-during-confrontation-in-redlands/77051469007/