Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Christopher Allen Smith, Jr.
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/21/2024
Location : Leopard Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard
City : Corpus Christi
County : Nueces
State : Texas
Agency : Corpus Christi Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Two Corpus Christi PD detention officers had arrived at the detention center on Leopard Street with a prisoner and were doing paperwork when they heard shots in the neighborhood. When they arrived, a man pointed a gun and fired at them. Police shot back and hit the man twice, killing him.
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Keuntae ZyQuil Stewart
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/21/2024
Location : GA-300
City : Bainbridge
County : Decatur
State : Georgia
Agency : Bainbridge Public Safety (BPS)
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 21, 2024, Bainbridge Public Safety officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Keuntae ZyQuil Stewart on Georgia State Route 300. Stewart did not stop. Officers escalated the situation into a high-speed pursuit. During the chase, officers executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, causing Stewart's vehicle to lose control and crash. Stewart was ejected from the vehicle and died from his injuries as a result. Police did not comment why the aggressive pursuit was initiated. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Keuntae ZyQuil Stewart)
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Last Update: December 2, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.hawksfmc.com/obituary/keuntae-stewart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQL9wVLd74k
https://www.facebook.com/WCTV.tv/posts/852134566954263/
https://bainbridgega.com/2021/10/incident-reports-10-25-21/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/witnesses-say-serious-car-crash-dekalb-county-started-police-chase/VITS5ZJELJAERH5JLFAKQTQSD4/
https://www.dot.ga.gov/GDOT/Pages/CrashReporting.aspx
https://accidentdatacenter.com/us/georgia
https://bainbridgega.com/2022/10/bainbridge-public-safety-incident-reports-10-24-22/
https://bainbridgega.com/category/arrests/
https://bainbridgega.com/2022/10/bainbridge-public-safety-incident-reports-10-12-22/
Wiley Jarvis Casstevens
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/21/2024
Location : Armstrong Road in the Bethel Road section
City : Jonesville
County : Wilkes
State : North Carolina
Agency : Wilkes Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Wilkes County deputies arrived to arrest Wiley Jarvis Casstevens for incest and violation of a protective order and shot and killed him in the process.
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Logan Harrel
Age :23
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/20/2024
Location : OK-66
City : Rogers County
County : Rogers
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Rogers County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police chased a fleeing teenager in a possibly stolen car into the path of a female bystander, killing 23-year-old Logan Harrel and critically injuring her 50-year-old mother who was evacuated by helicopter. Her survival status is unknown.
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Nathan L. Jeffries
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/20/2024
Location : WB I-44
City : Saint Robert
County : Pulaski
State : Missouri
Agency : Saint Robert Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist (driver) killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Saint Robert police chased a motorcycle for unknown reasons on the westbound I 44 until it crashed into another vehicle, ejected the driver, Nathan Jeffries, who died.
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Essex Jackson
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 10/20/2024
Location : Dollar Tree at 37th and Glendale Avenues
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during trespassing call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 20, 2024, Phoenix police officers responded to a trespassing call at a Dollar Tree store located near 37th and Glendale Avenues in Phoenix. The store had reported that 31-year-old Essex Jackson was allegedly refusing to leave and had retreated into a storeroom. When officers arrived, they found Jackson on top of a freezer and attempted to engage him. A struggle ensued when the officers tried to arrest him, and Jackson seized one of their tasers during the altercation. In response, at least one officer discharged their weapon, fatally shooting Jackson. The officers involved were treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the struggle.
Investigation: The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the incident, and it is currently under review by the department's internal affairs division.
Last update: 11/26/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-dead-2-officers-hurt-after-phoenix-police-shooting/ar-AA1sEmgd
https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/person-down-after-shooting-involving-phoenix-police-near-35th-and-glendale-avenues
https://kwachasense.com/2024/10/26/essex-jackson-dies-in-fatal-phoenix-arizona-police-shooting/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/phoenix-police-shoot-kill-man-who-grabbed-taser/75-6a2f63e7-221e-4f09-9721-520ac081ca1c
Tommie Lee Alexander
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/20/2024
Location : Salem Church Road
City : Musella
County : Crawford
State : Georgia
Agency : Crawford County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 20, 2024, in Musella, Georgia, Crawford County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a woman shot in the face. Upon arrival, deputies found the victim and transported her to a hospital, where she was listed in stable condition. The shooter, identified as 31-year-old Tommie Lee Alexander, fled the scene. Deputies initiated a pursuit. During the chase, Alexander died by suicide. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Tommie Lee Alexander)
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Last Update: December 2, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/k-9-shot-suspect-dead-after-police-pursuit-in-douglasville
Michael Oswalt II
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/19/2024
Location : 200 Cline Avenue
City : Mansfield
County : Richland
State : Ohio
Agency : Columbus Police Department, Richland County ASORT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were sent to 200 Cline Avenue in Mansfield for Michael Oswalt, who allegedly had a mental health crisis. Police arrived and saw him with a knife, retreating to an apartment where he lived with his girlfriend and two small children. Police escalated a standoff and evacuated the girlfriend. Police shot and killed him. This was the second standoff for a mental health crisis with police in a short period of time.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/1-dead-after-shooting-involving-mansfield-police
Taylor Cotton
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/19/2024
Location : 1200 block of Rosedale Drive
City : Dayton
County : Montgomery
State : Ohio
Agency : Dayton, Kettering and Moraine Police Departments, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Six Dayton officers, one Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputy, and one Moraine officer (not named)
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
In the case of Taylor Cotton, who was shot and killed by police, the incident occurred at the 1200 block of Rosedale Drive in Dayton, Ohio, on a Saturday morning. Police were responding to a mental health call from Cotton's mother, who had informed dispatchers that her son was having a mental health episode and had threatened her. Cotton allegedly a shotgun during the confrontation. Officers were informed by dispatch that the address had a history of mental health-related calls.
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Upon arrival, officers encountered Cotton, who was seen with a shotgun. During a 30-minute standoff, Cotton reportedly exited his vehicle and allegedly pointed the shotgun at officers. In response, eight officers and deputies fired multiple shots, striking Cotton. It was later determined that the shotgun he had been seen with had not been loaded.
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Eight officers, including members from the Dayton Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and Moraine Police Department participated in the shooting. Medical aid was reportedly rendered on the scene before he died from his injuries at a hospital.
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As of 11/23/2024, BWC has not been released yet. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation, with the Dayton Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau conducting an administrative review.
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As of now, the Montgomery County Coroner, Dr. Kent Harshbarger, confirmed the identity of Taylor Cotton. An autopsy report has not been released, but authorities have stated Cotton was pronounced dead at Miami Valley Hospital following the shooting on October 19, 2024. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed publicly.
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The investigation is being handled by the Dayton Police Department, one of the participants in the shooting.
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There has been significant public discussion surrounding the officer-involved shooting of Taylor Cotton.
Last update: November 23, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.whio.com/news/local/police-presence-reported-dayton-neighborhood/RBGNAHJJH5HWHC4QZZYNLBX6O4/
https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/attempts-to-de-escalate-end-with-officers-shooting-killing-armed-man-in-dayton/
Milo Lamar Kirsh
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/19/2024
Location : Hollywood Casino & Hotel, 4th Floor
City : Lawrenceburg
County : Dearborn
State : Indiana
Agency : Lawrenceburg Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed domestic violence
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/19/2024, Lawrenceburg Police Department officers responded to a report of an armed domestic violence incident at the Hollywood Casino. Officers arrived on the fourth floor of the building and located Milo Lamar Kirsh in the hallway.
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Kirsh began shooting. Officers opened fire, striking him. Kirsh was pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Indiana State Police and the Dearborn County Prosecutor’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/06/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcpo.com/news/lawrenceburg-police-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.wlwt.com/article/police-investigate-fatal-shooting-hollywood-casino/
https://www.fox19.com/2024/10/20/man-shot-dead-by-lawrenceburg-police-after-domestic-disturbance-call/
Francisco Campos
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/19/2024
Location : Motel 6 at 3517 NW Hwy 101
City : Lincoln City
County : Lincoln
State : Oregon
Agency : Lincoln City Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lincoln City police were sent to a motel six in Lincoln city where a man and a woman were arguing. In the process of investigating this, police discovered that the man was wanted on felony warrants, and there was an allegedly stolen vehicle in the parking lot associated with a couple. State that he was noncompliant and “reached for his waistband” and they shot and killed him.
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As of the most recent updates, there is no information indicating that body cam footage has been released.The Oregon State Police are leading the investigation with assistance from local agencies.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kykn.com/2024/10/22/woodburn-man-identified-in-lincoln-city-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.clayconews.com/oregon/14656-osp-release-name-of-deceased-suspect-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-lincoln-county-oregon
Jose David Guillen Socorro
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/19/2024
Location : 1900 block of South Vaughn Way
City : Aurora
County : Arapahoe
State : Colorado
Agency : Aurora Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Aurora police responded to a domestic violence call regarding a teenager who had severely beaten his mother. Roommates attempted to intervene, but Guillen allegedly threatened them with a gun. Upon arrival, police shot and killed him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The family had been immigrants from Venezuela.
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The investigation into the incident is being managed by the 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), which is tasked with reviewing officer-involved shootings in the area.
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Marvin Taylor
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/19/2024
Location : Woodland Avenue
City : Browns Mills
County : Burlington
State : New Jersey
Agency : Pemberton Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Kyle McQueen
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pemberton Township police officers responded to reports of smoke coming from a house on Woodland Avenue around 3:30 PM. Upon arrival, they learned that Marvin Taylor, 57, was in the backyard armed with a firearm. Officer Kyle McQueen engaged in a shootout with Taylor. McQueen shot and killed Taylor during the exchange. Taylor was treated at the scene and flown to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A firearm was located near Taylor's body. The incident is under investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General's office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/active-shooter-report-pemberton-township-burlington-county-new-jersey/4004137/
https://www.phillytrib.com/news/officials-release-details-of-fatal-pemberton-township-police-shooting/article_255b2d7b-e548-5c31-85f7-dfbdb7d1161e.html
Jhon Vanegas Romero
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/18/2024
Location : 8400 block of Jeske Road
City : Needham
County : Fort Bend
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jhon Vanegas Romero had been a suspect in the death of his girlfriend, Anyi Montealegre Kardo, who was found stabbed in their shared home. After fleeing the scene, Romero became the subject of an intense manhunt. He was later found hanging from a tree in the 8400 block of Jeske Road in Needville, Texas, on October 18, 2024, approximately two miles northeast from where his vehicle had been discovered. The death has been ruled a suicide under police duress, though the investigation remains ongoing.
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The investigation into the death of Jhon Vanegas Romero is being handled by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, which initiated the search after he became a suspect in the death of his girlfriend. The Texas Rangers, as part of the Texas Department of Public Safety, are also involved in the investigation since the death involves a potential suicide.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox26houston.com/video/1534575
https://pressreleases.fortbendcountytx.gov/Sheriff/2024/2024-10-18_Homicide_Suspect_Wanted_by_Sheriffs_Office_Found_Deceased.pdf
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/18/2024
Location : County Road 1591
City : Bardwell
County : Carlisle
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 18, 2024, Kentucky State Police responded to a domestic violence call at a home on County Road 1591 in Bardwell, Carlisle County. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man armed with a gun. During the interaction, the man fired at officers, prompting a trooper to return fire, striking the individual. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Upon securing the scene, officers discovered the man's wife dead inside the home. The identity of the individual involved in the Carlisle County shooting has not been released as of now.
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The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team was called to investigate the officer-involved shooting.
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Last update: November 23, 2024
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Dana Michelle Coyier
Age :30
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/18/2024
Location : Pinecrest Avenue
City : Austintown
County : Mahoning
State : Ohio
Agency : Austin Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Austintown Police Department responded to a "shots fired" call at a residence and escalated a standoff after Dana Michell Coyier reportedly fired shots inside her home. ,Additional law enforcement agencies arrived. During the standoff, Coyier locked herself inside the residence. She had two firearms and continued firing during attempts to resolve the situation. The situation ended with her death, and it was later reported as a suicide under police duress, though the exact circumstances surrounding her death remain undisclosed out of respect for her family.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/austintown-news/police-involved-in-standoff-at-austintown-home/
https://www.wfmj.com/story/51635862/woman-dies-of-suicide-following-standoff-in-austintown
https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2024/10/austintown-standoff-ends-in-womans-death/
Mang Yang
Age :25
Gender :Female
Race : Asian
Date : 10/18/2024
Location : Cedar at Nevada
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno County Sheriff's Office MAGEC
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander in her home killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 16, 2024, Mang Yang, 25, was killed when a fleeing vehicle crashed into her home at Cedar Avenue and Nevada Avenue in Fresno. The crash occurred after a high-speed pursuit initiated by the Fresno County Sheriff's Office’s MAGEC unit. The pursuit had begun when 18-year-old Adam Canales, a known gang member, fled from a stop sign and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle crashed into the home, killing Mang and her sister Eliza, who were asleep inside.
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The investigation into the deadly crash that killed Mang Yang and her sister Eliza is being led by the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc30.com/post/2-women-killed-when-chase-ends-suv-crashing-central-fresno-home/15438114/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/fresno-news-fathers-pleads-help-after-daughters-eliza-mang-yang-killed-suv-crashing-california-home/15440742/
Eliza Yang
Age :18
Gender :Female
Race : Asian
Date : 10/18/2024
Location : Cedar at Nevada
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno County Sheriff's Office MAGEC
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed in her bed by police chase crash into home
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 16, 2024, Mang Yang, 25, was killed when a fleeing vehicle crashed into her home at Cedar Avenue and Nevada Avenue in Fresno. The crash occurred after a high-speed pursuit initiated by the Fresno County Sheriff's Office’s MAGEC unit. The pursuit had begun when 18-year-old Adam Canales, a known gang member, fled from a stop sign and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle crashed into the home, killing Mang and her sister Eliza, who were asleep inside.
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The investigation into the deadly crash that killed Mang Yang and her sister Eliza is being led by the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc30.com/post/2-women-killed-when-chase-ends-suv-crashing-central-fresno-home/15438114/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/fresno-news-fathers-pleads-help-after-daughters-eliza-mang-yang-killed-suv-crashing-california-home/15440742/
Jacob Moss
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/18/2024
Location : Wisconsin Street
City : Detroit
County : Wayne
State : Michigan
Agency : Detroit Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man, reportedly in a mental health crisis, was seen firing shots at a truck before sitting on a porch. Upon police arrival, a confrontation ensued. The man then allegedly shot and killed himself.
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The investigation is being handled by the Michigan State Police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/chief-sergeant-killed-shootout-dpd-was-highly-trained-sniper-wanted-suicide-cop
https://www.wxyz.com/news/target-8/widow-husband-killed-by-barry-county-deputy-did-not-deserve-to-die/
https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/off-duty-detroit-pd-officer-suffering-mental-health-crisis-shoots-wounds-2-other-officers-before-fatal-ois/
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/10/15/what-we-know-off-duty-police-officer-killed-after-shooting-2-other-officers-in-detroits-east-side/
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/state/off-duty-detroit-officer-fatally-shot-after-wounding-2-fellow-officers/512-9bbbb76f-2040-4e22-99ae-b44fc7521c13
https://www.yahoo.com/news/detroit-police-officer-killed-shootout-011859613.html
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-respond-shooting-scene-near-davison-dequindre
https://www.wxyz.com/news/2-detroit-police-officers-shot-on-citys-east-side-suspect-dead
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/off-duty-detroit-officer-fatally-shot-after-19838996.php
https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1532015
https://www.wxyz.com/news/911-audio-bodycam-video-released-in-shooting-that-led-to-dpd-sergeants-death
https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/off-duty-detroit-pd-officer-suffering-mental-health-crisis-shoots-wounds-2-other-officers-before-fatal-ois/
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/10/15/what-we-know-off-duty-police-officer-killed-after-shooting-2-other-officers-in-detroits-east-side/
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/state/off-duty-detroit-officer-fatally-shot-after-wounding-2-fellow-officers/512-9bbbb76f-2040-4e22-99ae-b44fc7521c13
https://www.yahoo.com/news/detroit-police-officer-killed-shootout-011859613.html
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-respond-shooting-scene-near-davison-dequindre
https://www.wxyz.com/news/2-detroit-police-officers-shot-on-citys-east-side-suspect-dead
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/off-duty-detroit-officer-fatally-shot-after-19838996.php
Matthew “Solo” Garcia
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/18/2024
Location : Central Avenue SE and Alvarado Drive NE
City : Albuquerque
County : Bernalillo
State : New Mexico
Agency : Albuquerque Police Department.
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during trespassing call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 18, 2024, Albuquerque Police officers shot and killed Matthew Garcia while he was handcuffed in the back of a police vehicle. The shooting took place during a code enforcement operation at the Tewa Motor Lodge. Garcia, who had concealed his identity, was discovered to have a firearm in his possession. Officers attempted to wrestle the firearm from him, resulting in shots being fired. The APD is investigating the incident to determine if the officers followed proper procedures during the encounter.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://usacrime.com/officers-on-leave-after-fatally-shooting-a-man-in-handcuffs-in-new-mexico/
https://abqraw.com/post/update-apd-says-man-was-handcuffed-when-shot-by-officers-in-latest-police-shooting/
Stephen David Bass
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/17/2024
Location : Highway 9 near Juanita Road
City : Boulder Creek
County : Santa Cruz
State : California
Agency : California State Parks Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 17, 2024, a California State Parks Police officer attempted a traffic stop on a Mazda near Boulder Creek. The driver, Stephen David Bass, did not pull over. The officer escalate the situation into a pursuit. The chase ended when Bass lost control of the vehicle and crashed along a curve on Highway 9. Bass was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The investigation into the fatal crash involving Stephen David Bass is being handled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2024/10/18/fatal-crash-happens-after-high-speed-chase-in-boulder-creek/
https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/10/17/fatal-chase-crash-near-boulder-creek-ends-in-death/
Yairton Garcia
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/17/2024
Location : Lake Charles Lane
City : Palm Coast
County : Flagler
State : Florida
Agency : Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during execution of search warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 16, 2024, around 9:20 p.m., the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) and SWAT team executed arrest and search warrants at a residence on Lake Charles Lane in Palm Coast, Florida. Yairton Garcia, 54, was the subject of the warrants, issued in connection with a shooting earlier that month in Flagler Beach.
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Deputies ordered all occupants to leave the home via public address system announcements. While several family members complied, Garcia remained inside and refused to cooperate. The FCSO Crisis Negotiation Team attempted to establish communication, but Garcia did not respond to phone calls or PA instructions.
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The SWAT team deployed an ICOR Mini-CALIBER robot to deliver a phone to Garcia, but he did not engage. After hours of silence, the robot was redeployed for surveillance and located Garcia in the bathroom, deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Family members informed law enforcement that Garcia had expressed a refusal to go to jail prior to the standoff.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.flaglercountybuzz.com/2024/10/17/suspect-wanted-in-flagler-beach-shooting-found-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://www.flaglersheriff.com/cmsfiles/2024-188-Suspect-Wanted-in-Flagler-Beach-Shooting-Found-Dead-from-Self-Inflicted-Gunshot-Wound-docx.pdf
https://flaglerlive.com/wanted-in-flagler-beach-shooting/
https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/oct/17/palm-coast-man-wanted-in-connection-to-flagler-beach-shooting-shoots-himself-instead-of-surrendering-to-flagler-deputies/
https://news.yahoo.com/news/man-apparently-shoots-himself-flagler-145240174.html
Rick Alastor Newman
Age :29
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/17/2024
Location : Parking lot of a shopping center near West Oak Street and North 19th Avenue
City : Bozeman
County : Gallatin
State : Montana
Agency : Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 16, 2024, Bozeman Police responded to a report of a woman, identified as 29-year-old Rick Alastor Newman, who was threatening a family member with a handgun. Newman fled the scene and continued to make threats to harm herself and others. After a two-hour search, officers located her in a parking lot at a shopping center. Police attempted to de-escalate the situation for nearly three hours. At about 1:45 a.m., Newman briefly set down her handgun but then grabbed it again, prompting officers to open fire. She was fatally shot during the encounter. The officer(s) who shot Rick Alastor Newman during the October 17, 2024 standoff in Bozeman have not been named publicly yet. However, it has been reported that four Bozeman Police officers and one member of the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office were involved in the incident.The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktvh.com/news/update-armed-woman-fatally-shot-by-bozeman-police-identified​
https://www.explorebigsky.com/police-involved-in-bozeman-standoff-fatal-shooting/53349​
Fernando Guerrero Esparza
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/17/2024
Location : 300 block of South San Gorgonio Avenue
City : Banning
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Banning Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 17, 2024, Banning police responded to a report of a man with a knife in the 300 block of South San Gorgonio Avenue. Upon making contact with Fernando Guerrero Esparza, he reportedly charged at an officer while still armed with a knife. The officer shot and killed Esparza who was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The investigation is currently under the jurisdiction of the Riverside County Sheriff's Force Investigation Detail.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kesq.com/news/2024/10/19/update-authorities-identify-suspect-killed-in-banning-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.riversidesheriff.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5912
Desmund Louis Moore
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/17/2024
Location : Near Best Western and Ruby Tuesday, Sniders Highway
City : Mount Airy
County : Surry
State : North Carolina
Agency : Mount Airy Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit by car and K9
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Walterboro police and Colleton County deputies were sent to a disturbance Tuesday night in a parking lot off Sniders Highway near a Best Western and Ruby Tuesday. Police state that they were called because Horan was slashing car tires. Police arrived, allegedly saw him with a knife, and killed him. His family states that he was a very kind man, suffering from severe military PTSD and a TBI head injury. It is unclear whether he had mental health support. A police dog also died in the shooting. Horan reportedly only had a knife and it is believed that the dog died by police friendly fire.
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The investigation into the officer-involved shooting of Joseph Horan V is being handled by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office requested this independent investigation after the fatal incident. The deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave, and their identity has not been disclosed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVCXRdxb4iE
https://www.counton2.com/news/man-killed-after-colleton-county-officer-involved-shooting-identified/
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/colleton-county-sheriff-deputy-shooting-suspect-killed-ois/article_377903e2-8ba6-11ef-9689-639ae6ef31ac.html
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/colleton-county-news/friend-believes-walterboro-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-suffered-ptsd-was-a-lineman-helping-with-storm-recovery/
Kathleen Marie Fresard
Age :71
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/16/2024
Location :
City : Owen County
County : Owen
State : Kentucky
Agency : Owen County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Frank Blackwell
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by collision with pet patrol vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kathleen Fresard, 71, was driving north on US 127 when an Owen County deputy, Frank Blackwell, responded to an emergency with lights and sirens. The incident occurred when Deputy Frank Blackwell of the Owen County Sheriff's Office was attempting to pass slower traffic with his emergency lights and sirens on. Fresard, driving a Subaru Forester, made a left turn in front of him, causing the crash. Fresard succumbed to her injuries at the hospital, while Deputy Blackwell was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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The investigation into the fatal crash is being handled by the Kentucky State Police (KSP). The KSP's Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was called in to investigate the two-vehicle collision.
SOURCE LINKS :
Kenneth Louis Price
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/16/2024
Location : Prince Frederick Road
City : Hughesville
County : Charles
State : Maryland
Agency : Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/16/2024, 38-year-old Kenneth Louis Price was shot and killed by officers in Hughesville, Maryland, following a response to a reported homicide. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office located Price on Prince Frederick Road after a multi-agency alert.
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Details of the encounter indicate Price was considered armed and dangerous. During the interaction, officers opened fire, striking and killing him. The specific actions leading to the shooting, including whether Price discharged a weapon, remain under investigation.
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The incident is under investigation by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Findings will be reviewed by the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/shooting-suspect-custody-after-car-chase-ends-charles-county-sheriffs-office
https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/st-marys-county/smcso-suspect-in-deadly-lexington-park-shooting-arrested-after-police-chase/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/16/2024
Location : 25 1/2 Mile Road and R Drive S
City : Homer Township
County : Calhoun
State : Michigan
Agency : Albion DPS, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 16, 2024, at approximately 12:48 p.m., officers from the Albion Department of Public Safety (ADPS) responded to a domestic disturbance in Albion. The 28-year-old male, who had an outstanding felony warrant for assault, fled the scene and was later located at his residence in Homer Township. Upon arrival, deputies from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office observed the man entering his home around 1:14 p.m. He then fled into a nearby cornfield.
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A drone and K-9 unit were deployed to search for the individual. A neighbor reported seeing him with a handgun, running between fields. A deputy soon spotted him near the intersection of 25 ½ Mile Road and R Drive South, where the individual appeared from behind a tree displaying the handgun. Within seconds, the individual fired a single shot, resulting in his death by suicide.
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The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: December 10, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun-county/man-dies-by-suicide-while-fleeing-deputies-say/
Daniel Leslie
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/16/2024
Location : Wildwood Estates
City : Prescott
County : Yavapai
State : Arizona
Agency : Prescott Police Department
Officer(s) : Brian Sutton
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The incident involving Daniel Leslie, the unarmed man shot by Prescott police, stems from an earlier domestic violence event. On June 7, 2024, Leslie allegedly threatened his girlfriend and tried to break down a door at an RV where she was staying. When officers arrived, he was gone, but they later spotted him in his car. Despite an attempt to stop him for questioning, Leslie fled at a high rate of speed. The officers, citing dangerous driving, decided not to pursue him.
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The next day, June 8, officers returned to Leslie's home to arrest him for the domestic violence incident and fleeing from law enforcement. When Leslie allegedly ignored verbal commands and moved toward his carport area, Officer Brian Sutton fired three shots at him, striking him at least once. Leslie, who was unarmed, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
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This event has led to ongoing legal action, including a planned lawsuit from Leslie's mother, claiming civil rights violations by Officer Sutton.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/prescott-police-officer-fatally-shoots-suspect-during-altercation/75-b7f8b010-9ede-4fcd-a9a0-9544d194ad02
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/06/11/suspect-dies-after-altercation-leads-police-shooting-prescott/
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/10/17/dps-suspect-was-unarmed-when-shot-killed-by-prescott-officer/
Video:
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/10/21/family-unarmed-man-shot-killed-by-prescott-police-plans-sue/
Robert Michael Wemmer
Age :71
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/16/2024
Location : I-24 and Joe B Jackson Pkwy
City : Murfreesboro
County : Rutherford
State : Tennessee
Agency : Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Robert Michael Wemmer was shot and killed during arrest for sex crimes.
SOURCE LINKS :
Robert Michael Wemmer was shot and killed during arrest for sex crimes.
https://www.wsmv.com/2024/10/16/man-dies-after-traffic-stop-leads-officer-involved-shooting-i-24/
Arlene O’Neill
Age :47
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/16/2024
Location : Chittenden Avenue
City : Yonkers
County : Yonkers
State : New York
Agency : NYPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by retired officer husband
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Retired NYPD Officer Sean O’Neill shot and killed his wife in their home while their 3 children were present in the home. He then died from suicide.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/yonkers-murder-suicide-retired-nypd-detective-teacher/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/orange-county-lieutenant-killed-estranged-210745260.html
Stewart Robinson
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/16/2024
Location : Alachua County Jail Infirmary
City : Gainesville
County : Alachua
State : Florida
Agency : Alachua County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Philip Carr
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 16, 2024, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Stewart Robinson, a 54-year-old inmate housed in the infirmary of the Alachua County Jail, was found hanging in his room during a routine check conducted every 15 minutes. Detention staff initiated life-saving measures before transporting him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Robinson had been arrested on October 5 for failing to appear at a pre-trial hearing related to a previous arrest. Following the incident, Detention Officer Philip Carr was suspended for failing to conduct proper inmate checks and falsifying records. After an appeal, Carr was reinstated on January 31, 2025.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcjb.com/2024/10/17/alachua-county-inmate-commits-suicide/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/report-officer-failed-conduct-proper-144405513.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/report-correctional-officer-rehired-alachua-153407398.html
https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2025/03/18/alachua-county-florida-jail-employee-rehired-after-inmates-suicide/82513889007/
https://www.wcjb.com/2025/01/16/inmate-found-dead-alachua-county-jail-death-investigation-underway/
https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/public-safety/inmate-suicide-acso-dismissal/article_73d7d7a6-cfad-11ee-84f5-1327e7487ba1.html
Lucas Alleman
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/15/2024
Location : Optimist Youth Sports Complex
City : Boise
County : Ada
State : Idaho
Agency : Boise Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/15/2024, Boise Police Department officers located Lucas Alleman, 43, at the Optimist Youth Sports Complex while attempting to arrest him in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police allege that Alleman was found with a gun and refused to drop it. Officers shot and killed him. The Critical Incident Task Force is investigating the shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/police-shooting-lucas-alleman-optimist-sports-complex
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/crime/police-shooting-investigation-ada-county-lucas-alleman
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/police-shooting-optimist-youth-sports-complex
Rosny Josafath Rodriguis-Midence
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/15/2024
Location : Highway 16
City : Kerrville
County : Kerr
State : Texas
Agency : Kerrville Police Department
Officer(s) : Brianna Henson
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kerrville PD chased a vehicle for undisclosed reasons and high speed until it crashed near the eye and highway 16 after police placed spike strips, causing the crash. Police engaged in a shootout with the man and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
Jeremy Taylor Culp
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/15/2024
Location : 16th St and W Green Avenue
City : Orange
County : Orange
State : Texas
Agency : Orange County Sheriff's Office, Chambers County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after armed disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police alleged at a man caused a disturbance with a weapon in Bridge City and fired a semiautomatic rifle at several homes. It is not reported that he harmed anyone. Police escalated a chase and a motorcycle officer ran into heavy equipment on the road and broke his leg. Other officers continued to chase him onto Green Avenue when the truck stopped and the man fired several shots. Police shot and killed him. A second officer sustained a leg injury also during the second part of the confrontation.
The man was identified as Jeremy Taylor Culp, an Afghanistan combat veteran with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury. Autopsy showed he had 25 bullets in his head, torso, arms.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kfdm.com/news/local/breaking-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-during-chase
Davon Durrell Dean
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/15/2024
Location : Aviation Boulevard
City : El Segundo
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Hawthorne Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under SWAT duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 15, 2024, Davon Durrell Dean, 39, was involved in a violent incident at Santa Monica College where he reportedly shot a coworker. The following day, Hawthorne Police Department officers located him and attempted to pull him over. Dean fled, and during the pursuit, police executed a PIT maneuver, bringing him to a stop on Aviation Boulevard in El Segundo. SWAT teams were deployed, and after a standoff, Dean died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound under police duress.
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The investigation into the incident is being handled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/15/2024
Location : Fitzgerald Apartments at 175 E Spruce Street
City : Elizabeth
County : Elbert
State : Colorado
Agency : Elbert County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Elbert County deputies arrived at the Fitzgerald Apartments at 175 East Spruce St. in Elizabeth with an arrest warrant for someone. Police engaged in a shootout during which a deputy was shot in his armored vest and suffered only minor injuries. The man whom police had tried to arrest, was shot and killed by police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/shelter-in-place-ordered-elizabeth-code-red/
Isiah Cross
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/15/2024
Location : US 67 S
City : Newport
County : Jackson
State : Arkansas
Agency : Arkansas State Police
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 11, 2024, at approximately 9:41 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) troopers observed a vehicle driven by Isaiah Cross, a 50-year-old male from Blossom, Texas, traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 67 between Newport and Bradford in Jackson County. The vehicle was reportedly moving at speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour.
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Troopers initiated a pursuit and successfully stopped Cross near the 80-mile marker on U.S. 67 South, leading to a standoff. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office closed a portion of the highway while ASP police negotiators ordered him to exit the vehicle.
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Approximately 30 minutes later, Cross drove away, driving south in the northbound lanes at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour for about 10 miles with troopers in high-speed pursuit.During the pursuit, troopers fired at Cross when there was a gap in traffic. The vehicle subsequently ran off the roadway into a ditch and caught fire. Cross was pronounced dead at the crash site. An investigation by the ASP Criminal Investigation Division was conducted, and Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder determined that the use of deadly force by the troopers was justified.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://neareport.com/2024/10/11/release-state-troopers-shoot-and-kill-suspect-ending-police-chase/
Kyle Evan Harris
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/15/2024
Location : 2900 block of E Broad Street
City : Richmond
County : Henrico
State : Virginia
Agency : Richmond Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Richmond officers were sent to a home in the 2900 block of East Broad Street in Richmond for reports of a man holding a woman against her willing home. A family member let police in and they heard a scream. They made a forcible entry into the room and shot and killed the man.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.29news.com/2024/10/16/man-killed-richmond-officer-involved-shooting-identified/
https://www.12onyourside.com/video/2024/10/16/man-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-church-hill/
Louie Joseph Archuleta
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/15/2024
Location : W Country Club Rd and N Kentucky Avenue
City : Roswell
County : Chaves
State : New Mexico
Agency : Roswell Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
ouie Archuleta was fleeing from police, crashed his vehicle, then emerged while allegedly holding a gun. Police shot and killed him. Police allegedly chased him for various charges, such as receiving stolen property and abandonment of a child. Police did not present any charges that would warrant life-threatening chase.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-suspect-dead-police-shooting-roswell/62615924