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Ethan Michael Gosch
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/25/2024
Location : Residence near 48th Street and North Ditman Avenue
City : Kansas City
County : Clay
State : Missouri
Agency : FBI
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/25/2024, FBI agents were dispatched to a residence near 48th Street and North Ditman Avenue in Kansas City as part of a federal investigation. During the operation, gunfire was exchanged, and one individual was fatally shot. Details about the deceased have not been disclosed, and the investigation remains ongoing. The scene was secured for over 24 hours, and additional details have not been released by authorities.
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The FBI is overseeing the investigation into this incident.
NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.kctv5.com/2024/11/26/fbi-continues-investigation-remains-scene-over-24-hours-after-agent-involved-shooting-northland/
• https://fox4kc.com/news/one-person-killed-in-fbi-agent-involved-shooting-in-northland/
• https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/fbi-involved-in-fatal-shooting-at-northland-residence

Alphonso Neal
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/25/2024
Location : Near York Road and Pondella Road
City : North Fort Myers
County : Lee County
State : Florida
Agency : Lee County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/25/2024, deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office attempted to arrest Alphonso Neal, a 21-year-old man accused of homicide on Heck Drive. Police intercepted Neal during a traffic stop near York Road and Pondella Road. Authorities allege that Neal pointed a handgun and fired at officers. Deputies responded by shooting Neal multiple times, killing him at the scene. Police have not clarified whether attempts to de-escalate the situation were made before opening fire.
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The deputies involved were placed on administrative leave with pay. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation. Body camera footage, if available, has not been disclosed, and the number of shots fired by police has not been made public.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.nbc-2.com/article/deputies-kill-homicide-suspect-shooting-north-fort-myers/63035621
• https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/lee-county/north-fort-myers-deputy-involved-shooting
• https://www.winknews.com/2024/11/26/man-killed-in-north-fort-myers-shooting/
• https://www.nbc-2.com/news/local-news/lee-county/lee-county-deputy-involved-shooting-leaves-suspect-dead
https://www.abc-7.com/news/local-news/lee-county-deputy-involved-shooting
https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/deputies-shoot-and-kill-homicide-suspect-during-traffic-stop

Howard Williams
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/25/2024
Location : Scallan Street near Martin Luther King Drive
City : Marksville
County : Avoyelles
State : Louisiana
Agency : Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/25/2024, deputies from the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident on Scallan Street near Martin Luther King Drive in Marksville, Louisiana. During the encounter, 18-year-old Howard Williams was shot by a deputy. Investigators reported that a gun was found near Williams at the shooting scene. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but died the following day.
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The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations is conducting a review of the shooting, with findings to be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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LAST UPDATE: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.kalb.com/2024/11/29/family-person-who-died-marksville-deputy-involved-shooting-hold-balloon/
2. https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/news/louisiana-state-police-detectives-investigating-avoyelles-parish-sheriff-s-office-deputy-involved-shooting/
3. https://hoodline.com/2024/11/state-police-spearhead-probe-into-deputy-involved-fatal-shooting-in-marksville-louisiana/

Ryan Nichols
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/25/2024
Location : Arlington Avenue residence
City : Westbrook
County : Cumberland
State : Maine
Agency : Westbrook Police Department
Officer(s) : Sgt. Brian Grasser, Maxwell Sawyer
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/25/2024, the Westbrook Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Arlington Avenue. Officers arrived to find Ryan Nichols, 34, reportedly armed inside the home. Police claim Nichols refused to comply with commands to surrender and was holding a firearm.
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After an extended standoff, police stated that Nichols aimed the firearm toward officers. Sgt. Brian Grasser and Officer Maxwell Sawyer fired shots, striking Nichols. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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The incident is under investigation by the Maine Attorney General's Office to determine whether the officers' use of force was justified.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 11/30/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.wgme.com/news/local/westbrook-man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-domestic-disturbance-call
2. https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-shot-killed-police-westbrook-173500533.html
3. https://www.wxyz.com/news/warren-police-release-body-cam-video-in-deadly-shooting-of-man-by-officers-after-domestic-disturbance

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/25/2024
Location : FM 82
City : Kirbyville
County : Jasper
State : Texas
Agency : Jasper County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), Kirbyville Police Department (KPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Disabled man killed by police during altercation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office and Kirbyville Police Department responded to an incident involving a man in a wheelchair. After negotiations failed, an officer-involved shooting occurred, resulting in the death of the man. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
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Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
https: //www.12newsnow.com/article/news/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-following-standoff-in-kirbyville/502-4fc3450d-4415-44e4-b88a-3849de0b8f27

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/25/2024
Location : Fort Bend County Jail
City : Richmond
County : Fort Bend
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man booked into the Fort Bend County Jail in Richmond, Texas, was reported dead on November 25, 2024. Staff discovered him unresponsive and initiated life-saving measures. He was pronounced dead.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1
SOURCE LINKS :

Daziana Natasha Kian’te Lewis
Age :21
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 11/24/2024
Location : 1 Kmart Plaza
City : Greenville
County : Greenville
State : South Carolina
Agency : Greenville County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 18, 2024, Greenville County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Daziana Lewis, who reportedly had a knife. Authorities allege that posed a threat. A deputy shot and killed her. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is handling the investigation.
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Last update: 11/24/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbs17.com/news/south/sc-woman-with-knife-is-shot-killed-by-deputies-officials-say/

Rodney Alan Garcia
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/24/2024
Location : 1800 block of South Padre Island Drive
City : Corpus Christi
County : Nueces
State : Texas
Agency : Corpus Christi Independent School District Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by off-duty CCISD officer after alleged theft
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An off-duty CCISD officer fatally shot a man while confronting him about an alleged theft outside a store at the 1800 block of South Padre Island Drive. The man drove away and was later found dead in a field after continuing to drive away. No other information has been provided.
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The case is currently under investigation by the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD).
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Update: November 25, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ccpd-corpus-christi-isd-police-163717808.html

Paul A. Boldman
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/24/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Ohio City
County : Van Wert
State : Ohio
Agency : Van Wert County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Paul A. Boldman, 51, reportedly confessed to a friend that he had killed his girlfriend and another man before expressing suicidal intentions. The friend informed law enforcement, who obtained a warrant and arrived at Boldman's residence. When police attempted to arrest him, Boldman shot himself. He was transported to a hospital but was later pronounced dead. The initial victims, Shelby Coats, 29, and Andrew Lause, 30, were found deceased at another location.
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Last update: November 25, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.21alivenews.com/2024/11/25/3-dead-ohio-city-shooting-suspect-may-have-committed-suicide/
https://www.wowo.com/3-dead-in-ohio-city-police-say-killer-may-have-committed-suicide/

Michael Antwiler
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/24/2024
Location : 850 W. Fountain Road
City : Joplin
County : Jasper County
State : Missouri
Agency : Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Antwiler was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Last update: November 26, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/joplin-man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/24/2024
Location : Bolt Road
City : Bolt
County : Raleigh
State : West Virginia
Agency : Raleigh County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during a response to a reported mentally disturbed person with a gun
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/24/2024, Raleigh County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a mentally disturbed person with a gun on Bolt Road in Bolt, West Virginia. Upon arrival, the deputy encountered an armed individual who immediately fired at him. The deputy shot and killed him. The deputy sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office and the West Virginia State Police are conducting investigations into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 killed, 1 injured,
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Last update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/local-news/one-dead-and-officer-injured-in-shooting-in-raleigh-county/
2. https://apnews.com/article/480edfb03e11227961c4a2c8e8b479e2

Brianna Evans
Age :25
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/24/2024
Location : Washington County Detention Center
City : Fayetteville
County : Washington
State : Arkansas
Agency : Washington County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Death in custody (details pending)
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Brianna Evans, a 25-year-old female from Fayetteville, was found unresponsive in her cell at the Washington County Detention Center on November 24, 2024. She was alone in her cell when deputies discovered her. There were no obvious signs of the cause of death, and her body has been sent to the Arkansas State Medical Examiner's Office in Little Rock for further examination. The Arkansas State Police have been contacted to investigate the death, following standard procedures of the Sheriff's Office. She had been in jail her second day when she died and it is unknown. Why is 25-year-old woman or suddenly found dead in jail.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2024/nov/25/authorities-identify-woman-who-died-friday-at/

Brandon Canfield
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/24/2024
Location : El Dorado County Jail
City : South Lake Tahoe
County : El Dorado
State : California
Agency : El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Inmate death in custody
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An inmate at the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe, California, was found unresponsive in his cell on November 24, 2024, the day after Thanksgiving. Jail staff discovered the man and initiated life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is currently under investigation by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, and further details have not been released.
SOURCE LINKS :

Mesud Heco
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : Fargo
City : Fargo
County : Cass
State : North Dakota
Agency : Fargo Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after domestic shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 23, 2024, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Fargo Police Department officers responded to a domestic aggravated assault and shooting incident in the 5500 block of 36th Avenue South, Fargo, North Dakota. The shooter, 30-year-old Fargo resident Mesud Heco, pursued the assault victim into a neighboring occupied townhome and fired a gun, injuring an occupant. Both the initial victim and the townhome occupant sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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Following the incident, Heco fled the scene. Utilizing the city's FLOCK camera system, officers located his vehicle in the 800 block of 34th Street North. The Red River Valley SWAT team deployed an armored vehicle and a drone to approach and assess the situation. Upon inspection, officers discovered Heco deceased inside the vehicle from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Last update: 11/24/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/two-people-hospitalized-following-domestic-assault-and-shooting-in-fargo-suspect-dead
https://kfgo.com/2024/11/23/two-injured-suspect-dead-after-shooting-near/

James Robert Frazier
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : 1400 block of South Fraser Street
City : Georgetown
County : Georgetown County
State : South Carolina
Agency : Georgetown Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance with a knife
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Georgetown police responded to the 1400 block of South Fraser Street on 11/23/2024 for a disturbance involving a knife. Officers encountered 50-year-old James Robert Frazier and fatally shot him under unknown circumstances.
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The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident.
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Last update: 11/24/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article296049074.html
https://www.fitsnews.com
https://www.counton2.com

Cristina Laarni David
Age :46
Gender :Female
Race : Asian
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : 20500 W. Saticoy Street near Saticoy and Mason Avenue
City : Winnetka
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cristina David, a 46-year-old West Hills resident, was fatally struck during a four-vehicle collision initiated by a Los Angeles Police Department pursuit on 11/23/2024. The LAPD initiated the chase after discovering a vehicle's license plate did not match its registration. The fleeing vehicle collided with David's westbound car at the intersection of Saticoy Street and Mason Avenue, triggering a chain reaction involving four cars. Cristina David was pronounced dead at the scene. Three additional individuals suffered minor injuries. The names and conditions of those injured remain undisclosed.
The investigation into this incident is being conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department's Traffic Division.
Last update: 11/27/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/11/23/one-killed-in-four-vehicle-crash-after-reported-police-chase-in-winnetka/
https://abc7.com/winnetka-police-chase-crash-fatal-los-angeles/13985768/
https://www.dailynews.com/2024/11/23/woman-killed-in-four-vehicle-crash-during-police-pursuit-in-winnetka/

Steven T. Harding
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : Private residence
City : Rochester
County : Fulton County
State : Indiana
Agency : Indiana State Police and Fulton County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Ryan J. Haney, Ed Haines
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Indiana State Police and the Fulton County Sheriff's Department responded to a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. Officers encountered Steven T. Harding, 37, inside a residence. Police claimed Harding was armed and pointing a firearm at them. An officer and a deputy discharged their weapons, striking Harding. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The officers involved are on administrative leave.
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The Indiana State Police are handling the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Last update: November 23, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://wsbt.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-rochester
• https://abc57.com/news/rochester-man-shot-by-police

Jahmeke Patrick-Gause
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : Near Princeton Drive, S.C. 90
City : North Myrtle Beach
County : Horry
State : South Carolina
Agency : Not Disclosed
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/23/2024, around 12:30 a.m., Jahmeke Patrick-Gause, 31, of Little River, South Carolina, was driving a 2007 Acura east on S.C. 90 when police escalated a chase for unknown reasons near North Myrtle Beach. With police chasing him, his vehicle left the road near Princeton Drive and struck a tree. Patrick-Gause, the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced deceased at the scene. It remains unclear why he was pursued.
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Last update: 11/24/2024
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article296073199.html

Jeffrey Allen Blue
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : 900 block of 1150 North Street
City : Ogden
County : Weber
State : Utah
Agency : Ogden Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/23/2024, Ogden Police officers were dispatched to a domestic-related call at a residence in the 900 block of 1150 North Street to assist a woman in retrieving her belongings. Officers encountered her estranged husband, 45-year-old Jeffrey Blue, who displayed confrontational behavior. Police stated that Blue made remarks about retrieving a gun and returned with what officers believed to be a handgun, later determined to be a replica firearm.
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An officer discharged their weapon, fatally striking Blue. The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including body-worn camera footage, remain under investigation. Police have not disclosed the identity of the officer involved or additional specifics about the interaction leading to the shooting. The "gun" turned out to be a replica.
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The Weber County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the incident.
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Last update: 11/26/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://ksltv.com/710074/ogden-police-say-man-brandished-handgun-replica-during-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
https://ksltv.com/709374/one-man-dead-after-ogden-domestic-incident-leads-to-officer-involved-shooting/

Chad Fountaine
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : State Route 7 at 180th Street South
City : Spanaway
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Washington State Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 23, 2024, a Washington State Patrol trooper attempted to pull over a speeding Lexus sedan on State Route 7 in Parkland. The driver of the Lexus, a 24-year-old man from Tacoma, fled the scene and continued driving until he lost control and collided with a pickup truck. The passenger in the Lexus, a 50-year-old man from Graham, was killed at the scene. The pickup driver, a 44-year-old man from Tacoma, was seriously injured. The driver under pursuit was also hospitalized with injuries.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 bystander killed, driver injured.
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Last update: 11/24/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/police-chase-ends-two-car-crash-leaving-one-dead-spanaway/

Erskin Charles Jenkins
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : 14th Street, east of F.M. 179, south of U.S. 62/82
City : Wolfforth
County : Lubbock
State : Texas
Agency : Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, Wolfforth Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Deputies and Wolfforth police responded to a disturbance at a home on 14th Street around 10:15 p.m. on November 23, 2024. Erskine Charles Jenkins, armed and threatening others, had an unspecified weapon. Police evacuated people from the home. A deputy shot Jenkins, who died at the scene. The Texas Rangers are investigating, and the deputy is on administrative leave.
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Last update: November 24, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcbd.com/2024/11/24/sheriffs-office-deputy-kills-armed-man-who-threatened-others/

Lawrence Sumlin
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : Shelby County Jail
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the death of a man at the Shelby County Jail who was found unresponsive in their cell on November 23, 2024. The inmate's identity has not been disclosed, and an autopsy is currently underway. The investigation is examining potential negligence and mistreatment, amid growing concerns about the conditions within the jail. He had been in jail for approximately 24 hours after an arrest for an alleged burglary.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/tbi-investigating-death-shelby-county-jail-inmate-memphis/522-94a82e56-a2d5-4c08-bf7c-e009d75af8d9
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2024/11/23/deputies-woman-with-knife-killed-greenville-co-deputy-involved-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/23/2024
Location : 154 Sycamore Street
City : Jesup
County : Wayne
State : Georgia
Agency : U.S. Marshals, Jesup Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Died during federal arrest warrant service
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 22, 2024, Jesup Police Department officers, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Office, attempted to apprehend a man for outstanding felony warrants at 154 Sycamore Street in Jesup, Georgia. During the operation, a gunshot was heard from within the residence. uthorities have not specified whether the gunshot was self-inflicted or if there was any exchange of gunfire involving law enforcement officers. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is assisting in the ongoing investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsav.com/crime-safety/gbi-jesup-police-investigate-death/
https://gbi.georgia.gov/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/gbi-jesup-police-investigate-death-192213723.html

Charles H. Woodall
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/22/2024
Location : Ficklen Church Way
City : Cartersville
County : Cherokee County
State : Georgia
Agency : Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Floyd County Sheriff's Office, Cherokee SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 22, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the Floyd County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office to serve arrest warrants on 52-year-old Charles H. Woodall. The warrants included charges of entering auto, rape, and incest. Authorities determined that Woodall was staying at a residence off Ficklen Church Way near Canton, Georgia.
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Just after 11:00 p.m., deputies from both sheriff's offices approached the residence to serve the warrants. Woodall was armed and pointed a gun at the deputies. The Cherokee Multi-Agency SWAT Team responded to assist with the apprehension. Despite negotiation efforts lasting nearly an hour, Woodall refused to disarm and continued to aim his weapon at law enforcement officers. Deputies then shot Woodall. After the shooting, deputies administered aid until Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services arrived and pronounced Woodall dead at the scene.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-11-23/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-cherokee-county
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/rape-suspect-armed-shot-killed-deputies-ficklen-church-way/85-ab9c972d-4c4d-47a5-b644-5e0cdfc2b300
https://patch.com/georgia/canton-ga/police-shooting-kills-rape-suspect-cherokee-co
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/rape-suspect-shot-killed-during-standoff-cherokee-county-sheriffs-office
https://www.yahoo.com/news/gbi-identifies-rape-incest-suspect-201213657.html

Alan Lussier, Jr.
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 11/22/2024
Location : Highway 89
City : Red Lake
County : Beltrami
State : Minnesota
Agency : Red Lake Tribal Police
Officer(s) : Jesse Branch
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by crash involving on-duty officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jesse Branch, an on-duty Red Lake Tribal police officer was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 89 near Red Lake, MN, on November 22, 2024. The collision involved another vehicle, and both individuals in the crash died from their injuries. Police identified the deceased officer as Jesse branch and the other person who died as Alan Lussier Jr. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 deceased.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :

Tony Garcia
Age :70
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/22/2024
Location : 600 Todd Road
City : Santa Paula
County : Ventura
State : California
Agency : Ventura County Sheriff's Office (VCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Beaten/bludgeoned
Event : Killed in jail by inmates
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Tony Garcia, a 70-year-old Latino man, was arrested for the 1981 murders of Rachel Zendejas and Lisa Gondek. While in custody at Todd Road Jail, Garcia was assaulted multiple times by inmates. The final attack in April 2024 left him comatose, and he died in November 2024 from complications of blunt head trauma. His death was ruled a homicide. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances of the assaults.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/cold-case-murder-suspect-dies-in-custody/

Rashid Mustafa
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/22/2024
Location : Lucas County Corrections Center
City : Toledo
County : Lucas
State : Ohio
Agency : Lucas County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died in custody following arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/22/2024, Lucas County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic violence call at 1800 North McCord Road in Toledo. Deputies arrested 58-year-old Rashid Mustafa without incident. While being transported to the Lucas County Corrections Center, Mustafa became unresponsive in the sallyport area before booking. Deputies administered two doses of Narcan, but Mustafa did not respond. Mustafa was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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The Lucas County Coroner's Office is investigating to determine the cause and manner of death.
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Last Update: 12/08/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/man-dies-in-lucas-county-sheriff-office-custody-rashid-mustafa/512-fd494163-2f7e-4cf3-899d-00069bd335ba
2. https://www.13abc.com/2024/11/23/lucas-co-sheriff-person-dies-while-custody/

Morgan (Marc) Salomon
Age :22
Gender :Transgender
Race : White
Date : 11/22/2024
Location : Wantagh Avenue at Duck Pond Drive North
City : Wantagh
County : Nassau
State : New York
Agency : Nassau County Police Department (NCPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 22, 2024, at approximately 6:28 a.m., 22-year-old Morgan Salomone was fatally struck by a marked Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) vehicle while attempting to cross westbound over Wantagh Avenue at the intersection of Duck Pond Drive North in Wantagh, New York. Salomone suffered multiple injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead at 7:05 a.m. Two officers involved in the incident sustained minor injuries and were also taken to local hospitals.
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Last Update: 12/08/2024
SOURCE LINKS :

Eddie Williams
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/22/2024
Location : Near Malvern
City : Malvern
County : Hot Spring
State : Arkansas
Agency : Arkansas State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 22, 2024, Arkansas State Police Troopers and Malvern Police Department officers were involved in a shooting with Eddie Williams, 42, from Malvern. Williams, armed with an AR-style rifle, opened fire on law enforcement officers after they attempted to stop him. Police returned fire, striking Williams, who was later pronounced dead. Williams was wanted for a previous shooting incident. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident, and the case file will be submitted to the prosecuting attorney.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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Last update: November 23, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://arkadelphian.com/
https://www.hotspringcountytimes.com/news
https://www.deltaplexnews.com/news

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/21/2024
Location : 4300 block of East 2175th Road
City : Sheridan
County : LaSalle
State : Illinois
Agency : LaSalle County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 21, 2024, LaSalle County deputies served an Internet Crimes Against Children warrant at a Sheridan residence. As they attempted to arrest the individual, the person retrieved a firearm from the residence and fatally shot themselves. Deputies provided medical aid until paramedics arrived, but the individual succumbed to their injuries. Illinois State Police are investigating.
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Last update: November 24, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :

Jeffrey Keith Leger
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/21/2024
Location : Home in Clay County
City : Clay County
County : Clay
State : Texas
Agency : Clay County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jeffrey Keith Leger, 48, was found suffering from a gunshot wound after a brief pursuit by the Clay County Sheriff's Office deputies. The deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant related to child pornography charges. The pursuit ended near Leger's home, where he was found in his truck with a gunshot wound. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.
Last update: 11/23/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/clay-county-death-after-pursuit-under-investigation/76510048007/
https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/crime/attempt-to-serve-arrest-warrant-for-child-porn-charges-leads-to-fatal-pursuit-in-clay-county/

Damian Bailey
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/21/2024
Location : Highway 17, north of Tuscumbia
City : Tuscumbia
County : Miller
State : Missouri
Agency : Miller County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/21/2024, at approximately 9:18 p.m., a 26-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a Miller County Sheriff's Office SUV on Highway 17, north of Tuscumbia. The deputy, driving a 2024 Ford Explorer, struck the man while passing oncoming traffic. Damian Bailey sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia, where he died days later.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/01/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.ky3.com/2024/12/01/missouri-man-dies-days-after-being-hit-by-miller-county-deputy/
2. https://krcgtv.com/news/local/miller-county-deputy-driving-suv-that-hit-man-thursday-on-highway-17
3. https://abc17news.com/news/top-stories/2024/11/22/eldon-man-hit-by-suv-in-miller-county-thursday-evening/

Robert Bex
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/21/2024
Location : Panther Lane and Trace Fork Road
City : Sandyville
County : Jackson
State : West Virginia
Agency : Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Police shot and killed individual during barricade standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 21, 2024, Robert Bex, a 60-year-old male, barricaded himself inside a camper on Panther Lane and Trace Fork Road in Sandyville, Jackson County, West Virginia. The standoff began after Bex fired shots at his wife. Over the course of a 3-hour standoff, law enforcement attempted to negotiate with him. At approximately 3 hours into the situation, police shot and killed Bex. The incident is currently under investigation by the West Virginia State Police.
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Last update: 11/23/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/jackson-county-wv/man-barricades-self-inside-home-in-jackson-county/
https://www.sciotopost.com/jackson-county-barricade-ends-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wsaz.com/2024/11/22/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-after-barricade-situation/

Andrew Williams
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/21/2024
Location : King Street and Line Street Intersection
City : Charleston
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On the morning of November 21, 2024, Charleston Police officers responded to a disturbance call on King Street involving an armed man. The man, later identified as 37-year-old Andrew Williams, was engaged in a domestic dispute when officers arrived. During the encounter, Williams was shot and killed by police. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed it is investigating the incident.
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Last update: November 26, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.live5news.com/2024/11/25/deadly-shooting-involving-charleston-police-under-state-investigation/
• https://www.wistv.com/2024/11/25/deadly-shooting-involving-charleston-police-under-state-investigation/

Jaden Geathers
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/21/2024
Location : Hungry Neck Boulevard
City : Mount Pleasant
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 21, 2024, a police pursuit began after a 2015 Jaguar, driven impaired with lights off and hitting a median, was pursued for several miles at high speed. The vehicle crashed into a tree on Hungry Neck Boulevard, killing three individuals: Scott Tucker (20), Dennis Bernard (20), and Jaden Geathers (19). Tucker, a detention officer, was among the victims.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 killed.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :

Dennis Bernard
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/21/2024
Location : Hungry Neck Boulevard
City : Mount Pleasant
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 21, 2024, a police pursuit began after a 2015 Jaguar, driven impaired with lights off and hitting a median, was pursued for several miles at high speed. The vehicle crashed into a tree on Hungry Neck Boulevard, killing three individuals: Scott Tucker (20), Dennis Bernard (20), and Jaden Geathers (19). Tucker, a detention officer, was among the victims.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 killed.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :

Scott Tucker
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/21/2024
Location : Hungry Neck Boulevard
City : Mount Pleasant
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 21, 2024, a police pursuit began after a 2015 Jaguar, driven impaired with lights off and hitting a median, was pursued for several miles at high speed. The vehicle crashed into a tree on Hungry Neck Boulevard, killing three individuals: Scott Tucker (20), Dennis Bernard (20), and Jaden Geathers (19). Tucker, a detention officer, was among the victims.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 killed.
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Last update: 11/23/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :

James Blevins
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/21/2024
Location : U.S. Highway 17A near U.S. Highway 52
City : Moncks Corner
County : Berkeley
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The South Carolina Highway Patrol initiated a traffic stop on James Blevins, 24, near Moncks Corner at approximately 9:40 p.m. on November 21, 2024. After the traffic stop, Blevins fled, and police escalated a high-speed pursuit. His vehicle eventually left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole, killing him. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 17A near U.S. Highway 52. The reason for the fatal pursuit was not disclosed by the police.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.postandcourier.com/news/three-dead-in-separate-car-crashes-after-police-pursuits/article_d9baf13c-5f60-11ee-b58f-2b59737b49b1.html
• https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/berkeley-county-fatal-crash-police-chase/101-f40cd1a0-abb0-47fc-8f88-7079050982a8

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/20/2024
Location : Highway 90
City : Horry County
County : Horry
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 20, 2024, a crash occurred on Highway 90 in Horry County, South Carolina, following a high-speed pursuit initiated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The individual attempted to evade officers but lost control of their vehicle, resulting in a fatal crash. The incident is under investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/20/2024
Location : Pennsylvania Avenue near Riverdale Avenue
City : Brooklyn
County : Kings
State : New York
Agency : New York City Police Department (NYPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Unhoused woman killed by police minivan crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 20, 2024, at approximately 6:10 p.m., an unmarked NYPD minivan traveling northbound on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood struck a woman who was lying in the roadway near Riverdale Avenue. The woman, believed to be unhoused, suffered severe head injuries and was transported to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Witnesses reported that the unmarked police vehicle was traveling without lights or sirens at the time of the incident. The New York Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into the incident, as required by state law when a police officer is involved in a civilian's death.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.lawyertime.com/woman-died-in-brooklyn-police-van-accident-on-pennsylvania-avenue/
2. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/brooklyn-woman-struck-by-vehicle-killed/
3. https://www.yahoo.com/news/woman-fatally-struck-brooklyn-driver-033800432.html