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Ronald Allen Troskoski

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/20/2024

Location : Viewland Circle

City : Christiansburg

County : Montgomery

State : Virginia

Agency : Christiansburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during foot pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Christiansburg PD were called about a “suspicious person” with a knife. When police arrived, a man ran into a tree line a weapon. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsls.com/video/news/2024/09/20/suspect-shot-killed-after-pointing-weapon-at-christiansburg-officer-following-foot-chase/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtBmyFPla0E

John Robinson

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 09/20/2024

Location : Wiggins Road

City : Thurston

County : Thurston

State : Washington

Agency : Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, Yelm Police Department, Nisqually Tribal Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Thurston County deputies try to stop a motorcycle for undisclosed reasons. The motorcycle did not stop and police escalated the chase in excess of 100 mph until the motorcyclist crashed and died. It is unknown why police undertook the chase. Police are only allowed to pursue a vehicle Washington State in cases of danger to someone.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-after-fleeing-police-speeds-over-100-mph-thurston-county/VDDI5OHCBFBF3PEV7B74PWLLYE/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-motorcycle-crashes-kills-driver-183627597.html

Roberto Guadalupe Gonzalez

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/20/2024

Location : Cantrell Drive

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after undercover bust of robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The victim of the September 20, 2024, undercover police shooting in San Antonio has been identified as 34-year-old Roberto Guadalupe Gonzalez. He was shot by undercover police after fleeing from a robbery and later pointing a gun at officers during his attempt to escape on foot.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/berkeley-murder-suspect-dies-in-custody-officials-say/

Alicio "Junior" Mayorga-Rangel

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/20/2024

Location : 1400 block of 97 Springs Rd NE

City : Dalton

County : Whitfield

State : Georgia

Agency : Whitfield County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 20, 2024, at approximately 11:35 p.m., Whitfield County 911 dispatched a deputy to a residence in the 1400 block of Ninety-Seven Springs Road in Dalton, Georgia, following reports of a man hallucinating and attempting self-harm. The man's wife had informed a friend that her husband, 32-year-old Alicio "Junior" Mayorga-Rangel, had ingested drugs. Upon arrival, the deputy heard commotion inside the home. As the deputy approached, Mayorga-Rangel, nude and agitated but unarmed, charged at the officer. Despite verbal commands to stop, Mayorga-Rangel continued advancing. The deputy deployed a Taser, which proved ineffective. Mayorga-Rangel, growling and with hands raised in a "fighting stance." The deputy fired multiple shots, striking Mayorga-Rangel. Even after falling, he resisted officers and EMTs attempting to render aid. Mayorga-Rangel was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Alicio "Junior" Mayorga-Rangel)
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Last Update: December 2, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-09-23/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-whitfield-county
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/gbi-investigating-after-whitfield-county-deputy-shoots-man-having-mental-health-episode
https://coosavalleynews.com/2024/09/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-whitfield-county/
https://whitfield.fetchyournews.com/2024/09/23/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-person-dead/
https://hoodline.com/2024/09/gbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-whitfield-county-after-dalton-woman-killed/
https://fetchyournews.com/featured-stories/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-person-dead/
https://sky963.com/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-whitfield-county/
https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/745854806/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-whitfield-county
https://www.chattanoogan.com/2024/9/23/492894/Mayorga-Rangel-Alicio.aspx
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/alicio-mayorga-rangel-obituary?id=56370646
https://www.pondersfuneralhome.com/obituary/alicio-mayorga-rangel
https://obituaries.daltoncitizen.com/obituary/alicio-mayorga-rangel-1091192668

Jeremy Lee Bennett

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/20/2024

Location : Massapequa Park

City : New York

County : Nassau

State : New York

Agency : NYPD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Driver killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

NYPD chased a vehicle from Jamaica, Queens until Massapequa Park in Nassau County, where the vehicle crashed into several police cars, drove the wrong way with police in hot pursuit until he lost control at Hicksville Road and sunrise Highway in Massapequa Park. NYPD engaged in a shootout with him during which he was shot and killed. Seven officers who participated in the chase and crash were sent to the hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/nassau-police-shooting-ajprr084

https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/ap-police-chase-in-nyc-long-island-ends-with-driver-dead-and-7-officers-civilian-taken-to-hospitals/

Elvin Ray Fox

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/19/2024

Location : Private Road 3508

City : Bridgeport

County : Wise

State : Texas

Agency : Wise County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Wise County deputies were called to a family disturbance and encountered Elvin Ray Fox with a knife. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-2/

Clifford James Griffin

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/19/2024

Location : Interstate 430 (I-430)

City : West Memphis

County : Crittenden

State : Arkansas

Agency : West Memphis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 19, 2024, Clifford James Griffin, a 27-year-old from Maumelle, was killed in a crash while driving his Jeep southbound on Interstate 430 (I-430). West Memphis police had initiated a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle that was driving the wrong way on the interstate. The fleeing vehicle collided with Griffin's vehicle, causing the fatal crash. The driver of the evading vehicle, who had been attempting to flee from police, was severely injured and transported to the hospital. Griffin was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The investigation is being handled by the West Memphis Police Department.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kait8.com/2024/09/19/road-construction-worker-hit-killed-during-police-chase/
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/one-dead-another-wounded-after-being-hit-by-car-in-high-speed-chase-ardot-says/article_18bd537a-769f-11ef-a014-13f6fc9847be.html
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/crime/little-rock-murder-charge-wrong-way-crash/91-95503f1f-6a3c-4a87-81bb-6769728dca24

Jermaine Montez Burnett

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/19/2024

Location : Forest Village Apartment complex

City : Columbia

County : Boone

State : Missouri

Agency : Columbia Police Department, Missouri Highway Patrol, Boone County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jermaine M. Burnett was wanted for a homicide and was located in the Forest Village Apartment complex in Columbia, MO. Police exchanged fire with him and he was locked in an apartment. SWAT fired CS gas canisters into the apartment. When police made forcible entry with drones and robots, they found him dead from suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kwos.com/update-cpd-investigators-highlands-homicide-suspect-dead-after-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/

Jebrell Conley

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/19/2024

Location : Splash Carwash at Orange Avenue

City : West Haven

County : New Haven

State : Connecticut

Agency : New Haven Police Department

Officer(s) : UCSP Sgt. Colin Richter, NHPD Sgt. Francisco Sanchez, NHPD Officer Michael Valente

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 19, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., officers from the New Haven Police Department’s Violent Crime Task Force, assisted by the Connecticut State Police, located 36-year-old Jebrell Conley at the Splash Car Wash on Boston Post Road in West Haven. Police were attempting to arrest Conley on an outstanding federal warrant for robbery and firearm charges.
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When officers approached Conley’s vehicle, he reportedly fired a shot from inside, shattering the driver's side window. A number of officers opened fire, hitting Conley multiple times. He was struck, removed from his vehicle, and transported to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General is investigating the shooting, with assistance from the Connecticut State Police’s Western District Major Crime Squad and the Office of the State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of New Haven. Body camera footage has been released to the public as part of the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfsb.com/2024/09/19/police-respond-officer-involved-shooting-west-haven/

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/officials-release-video-fatal-shooting-involving-police-west-haven/3392484/
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/west-haven-ct-police-shooting-video-report-19785981.php
https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/inspector-general-report-released-after-officers-fatally-shoot-man-in-west-haven/520-cf1525f0-cc0c-4fa1-b8ec-41713b79fa2a
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/new-haven-police-shooting-jebrell-conley-robbery-19788898.php
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/prelim_report
https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/09/24/new-haven-state-police-kill-alleged-crips-member-in-shooting-at-west-haven-car-wash/
https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/new-haven-county/west-haven/witnesses-share-what-they-heard-when-officers-fatally-shot-a-man-in-west-haven/520-8c6d62a7-adf7-456c-ad21-cf68fd4bbfcc
https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/inspector-general-providing-new-details-on-incident-that-led-to-3-officers-shooting-and-killing-a-man-in-west-haven/
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/officer-involved-shooting-car-wash-west-haven-new-19778088.php
https://www.apnews.com/article/62fc864c57b0d3194deaa3e0d7d7808e
https://www.apnews.com/article/5e26618ed59b88ccc02e86fdef119a88

Bodycam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQOZyPhsH04

Kevin Mullins

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/19/2024

Location : Judge’s Chamber

City : Whitesburg

County : Letcher

State : Kentucky

Agency : Letcher County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Shawn Stines

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : District judge killed by sheriff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers during an argument.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/09/19/us/kentucky-judge-shot-chambers

Steve Addison

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/19/2024

Location : Santa Rita Jail

City : Dublin

County : Alameda

State : California

Agency : Alameda County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died in custody at county jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Steve Addison, a 57-year-old Black man charged with the murder of Matthew Gullette in July 2024, died on 09/19/2024 at Santa Rita Jail following a medical emergency. Jail staff reported that Addison had severe pre-existing medical conditions. During a routine check, he appeared to struggle with breathing and was transported to a local hospital. Despite receiving medical treatment, his condition worsened, leading to his death. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office has informed the district attorney and state attorney general, pending further investigation by the medical examiner.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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The investigation is being led by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/news/2024/09/20/jailed-berkeley-murder-suspect-dies-after-medical-emergency
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/berkeley-murder-suspect-dies-in-custody-officials-say/
https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/09/21/suspect-in-berkeley-homicide-dies-in-santa-rita-jail

Desire Pool

Age :41

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 09/19/2024

Location : 5300 Antoine Drive

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Shelby Kennedy, Officer Joshua Rosales

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by speeding police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/20/2024, Desire Pool, a 41-year-old woman, was struck and killed by a Houston Police Department (HPD) SUV while crossing Antoine Drive near Pinemont Drive. Officers Shelby Kennedy and Joshua Rosales were transporting an individual in custody at the time. Pool had exited a bus and was crossing the street with her children when she was hit by the HPD vehicle. Dashcam and body-worn camera footage from the incident revealed that Officer Kennedy performed CPR while Officer Rosales attempted additional life-saving measures at the scene.
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Despite efforts to save her life, Pool later died from her injuries at a local hospital. HPD has publicly stated that they do not believe speeding was a factor in the crash. Both officers have since returned to active duty. Pool's family has publicly demanded accountability, specifically calling for the termination of Officer Kennedy.
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The HPD Vehicular Crimes Division and Internal Affairs are actively investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/25/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-news/houston-police-crash-kills-mother/285-57845a2f-cc80-4e8c-9d67-83cd38e7a7c3
https://www.abc13.com/news/local/hpd-releases-video-of-officer-involved-crash-that-killed-mother/29224999/
https://www.hoodline.com/2024/11/hpd-releases-video-of-officer-involved-crash-that-killed-mother-desire-pool/
Dashcam footage: YouTube HPD Channel

Justin Randall Barrett

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/19/2024

Location : 5115 Gilmer Rd. at Gregg Tex Road

City : Longview

County : Gregg

State : Texas

Agency : Longview Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man in a mental health crisis was walking around the 5700 block of Oakland Avenue in St. Louis with a puppy. Police arrived and confronted him. He allegedly produced a knife and began stabbing his small dog. Police fired a taser at him, but he broke free and fled. Police again, cornered him, and allegedly ordered him to drop the knife. He instead went from standing to a seated position, but still held the knife. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/suspect-in-critical-condition-after-officer-involved-shooting/

Joshua Arnold

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/18/2024

Location : 700 block of Bluebird Dr

City : Russell Springs

County : Russell

State : Kentucky

Agency : Russell County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Joshua Phipps

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Joshua Arnold allegedly killed officer Joshua Phipps and fled. He was found by police hiding in a camper. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNRV0RbEf9c

https://www.wnky.com/community-of-russell-county-holds-vigil-for-deputy-killed-in-shooting/

https://www.kgns.tv/2024/09/18/just-came-home-disaster-woman-says-she-found-suspect-accused-killing-deputy-dead-inside-her-home/

Ali Ali

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/18/2024

Location : NY State Throughway, Woodbury Commons exit

City : Orange

County : Orange

State : New York

Agency : Unknown

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during manhunt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ali Ali, aged 39, was involved in a manhunt in Orange County, New York, after crashing a stolen vehicle on the NY State Thruway. Ali fled into the woods near Highland Mills, where he was located by police. Following a confrontation, Ali was shot and killed by a New York State Police officer around 2:00 p.m. on September 18, 2024.
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The investigation into the fatal shooting of Ali Ali, following a police manhunt in Woodbury, is being conducted by the New York State Police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7ny.com/post/woodbury-police-chase-suspect-search/15320667/

Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Pennington

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/18/2024

Location : Timber Lake Drive

City : Cosby

County : Cocke

State : Tennessee

Agency : Cocke County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cocke County Sheriffs’ Office arrived at a residence on Timberlake Drive to arrest a man who had warrants out of Ohio. When police arrived, the man died from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.greenevillesun.com/news/state/suspect-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-during-attempted-warrant-service-in-cosby/article_d9987e93-9d94-5944-b919-28d841fdd5e9.html

Froylan Garcia

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/18/2024

Location : 2500-block of Spaulding Avenue

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Mass shooter killed by police

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/18/2024, Froylan Garcia opened fire during a prayer vigil on the 2500-block of Spaulding Avenue, shooting seven people and killing one. Chicago Police responded to the scene, located Garcia, and shot him to death. Officers have not disclosed further details about the encounter or the names of those involved.
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is leading the investigation into this incident.
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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.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/garcia-mass-shooting-incident-2024
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-respond-mass-shooter-vigil
https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/18/chicago-shooting-investigation

Steven Fifer

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/17/2024

Location : 5500 block of Hamerick Drive

City : Marrero

County : Jefferson Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by SWAT during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/17/2024, deputies from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office attempted to arrest Steven Fifer at a residence on the 5500 block of Hamerick Drive in Marrero. Fifer, wanted on multiple charges, including aggravated battery, theft, home invasion, and violation of a protective order, locked himself inside the house. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office SWAT team arrived, established a perimeter, and escalated a standoff.
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SWAT officers deployed smoke bombs to force Fifer out of the residence. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Fifer exited the house armed with a gun. According to Sheriff Joseph Lopinto, Fifer raised the weapon toward officers, who then opened fire, killing him at the residence. The identities of the deputies involved have not been disclosed.
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/08/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/swat-roll-underway-due-to-deputy-involved-shooting-in-jefferson-parish/289-8b03be42-1b24-4a38-a787-50ffa0590e85
https://www.wdsu.com/article/jefferson-parish-sheriff-s-office-officer-involved-shooting/62244533
https://www.wdsu.com/article/man-killed-in-jp-deputy-involved-shooting-had-recently-been-taken-off-ankle-monitor-in-orleans/62278446

Jocelyn Espinoza

Age :28

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/17/2024

Location : Briar Forest off Hwy 6

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Constabulary, Precinct 4

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by boyfriend officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Houston police were called by a woman who said she heard gunshots and that a bullet had come through her ceiling. Police arrived and found the upstairs door unlocked and a 27-year-old female dead with multiple gunshot wants to her head. In the bedroom, police found her boyfriend, a 33-year-old Harris County patrol officer, also dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Police have not publicly identified either of them so far.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/09/17/police-believe-harris-county-deputy-constable-involved-in-murder-suicide/

Joshua Dean Greene

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/17/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Des Moines

County : Polk

State : Iowa

Agency : Des Moines Police Department

Officer(s) : Cade Moritz, Chad Steffen, Jacob Boekhoff, Frankie Contreras

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers Cade Moritz, Chad Steffen, Jacob Boekhoff, and Frankie Contreras fatally shot Joshua Dean Greene, a 37-year-old White man, on 09/17/2024. Upon their arrival, officers reported encountering Greene armed with a handgun. Greene allegedly fired in the direction of officers, and Officer Cade Moritz returned fire, striking Greene. Officers Chad Steffen, Jacob Boekhoff, and Frankie Contreras also fired their guns during the confrontation.
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The incident began when Des Moines Police attempted to stop Greene for a traffic violation near Easton Boulevard and Hubbell Avenue. Greene did not stop. The officers escalated a "brief pursuit" that ended when his vehicle crashed into a semi-truck near East 24th Street and Easton Boulevard. After the crash, Greene allegedly revved the engine and displayed a firearm. Tasers deployed by officers were ineffective, and Greene reportedly fired at them, striking Officer Cade Moritz in the head and Officer Jacob Boekhoff in the arm.
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Officers returned fire, discharging a total of 51 rounds. Officer Moritz underwent emergency surgery for his injuries, and Officer Boekhoff required surgery for his arm injury. Both officers were transported to a local hospital and are currently on administrative assignment as they recover. greene was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Iowa Attorney General's Office reviewed the case and determined the officers' use of deadly force was legally justified. Body camera footage released by the Des Moines Police Department provided detailed visuals of the encounter, including the crash and the ensuing confrontation.
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The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation into the incident, with findings to be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney's Office.
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Last update: Dec. 7. 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://apnews.com/article/iowa-police-shooting-b8899fbbe79bdcf9331fe0a144dff125

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/09/20/des-moines-police-shooting-injured-officers-suspect-killed-identified-dmpd/75308853007/

https://who13.com/news/2-des-moines-police-officers-shot-suspect-dead/

BWC:
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/videos/news/local/2024/10/28/des-moines-police-bodycam-shows-fatal-shooting-after-car-chase/75904600007/

Michael McKinnis

Age :61

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/17/2024

Location : Philadelphia Jail

City : Philadelphia

County : Philadelphia

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An inmate at a Philadelphia jail has died, prompting an official investigation into the circumstances of the death. Authorities have not released the inmate's identity or additional details regarding the incident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the factors that led to the death.
Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://williamscedar.com/philadelphia-jailbad link
faces-inquiry-after-death-of-inmate/
https://williamscedar.com/philadelphia-jail-faces-inquiry-after-death-of-inmate

Chelsea Heugel

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/17/2024

Location : 36th District Court

City : Detroit

County : Wayne

State : Michigan

Agency : Detroit Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Asphyxiation

Event : Suicide in police custody

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 17, 2024, Chelsea Lynette Heugel, a 23-year-old mother of three, was in custody at the 36th District Court in Detroit, Michigan, awaiting arraignment on charges including operating a stolen vehicle and fleeing police. While detained, Ms. Heugel attempted suicide using a cord from a payphone. Despite immediate medical attention, she was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wxyz.com/news/they-werent-watching-her-woman-dies-by-suicide-at-detroit-court-while-awaiting-arraignment

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/17/2024

Location : 200 East U.S. Highway 14

City : Janesville

County : Rock

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Rock County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found unresponsive in jail; later pronounced dead

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A male inmate at Rock County Jail in Janesville, Wisconsin, was found unresponsive in his cell on 09/17/2024. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead. The Rock County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and the inmate's identity has not been released. The cause of death is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmtv15news.com/2024/09/17/name-released-inmate-who-died-rock-county-jail/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/17/2024

Location : 150 North Limestone

City : Lexington

County : Fayette

State : Kentucky

Agency : Fayette County Detention Center

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An inmate at the Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington, Kentucky, was found unresponsive in his cell on 09/17/2024. He was pronounced dead by first responders. The Fayette County Coroner's Office is investigating the cause of death, and the inmate's identity has not been released. This incident has raised concerns about inmate safety and the conditions within the detention center.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article291242945.html

Sean Phillip Griffin

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/16/2024

Location : Target at 12121 Victory Boulevard

City : North Hollywood

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

LAPD were dispatched to North Hollywood for an assault with a deadly weapon. They found a person dead in a vehicle. Police alleged their man pointed a handgun and that the officers fired at him. LAPD set up a perimeter in a large parking structure behind a Target store. The man eventually came out of the parking structure and allegedly fired shots at police again, then ran back into the parking structure. Officers open fire and killed him. It is unknown whether he actually fired any shots directly toward police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/post/suspect-shoots-police-officers-runs-parking-structure-north-hollywood/15309810/

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2024/09/16/2-dead-in-north-hollywood-including-armed-suspect/

BWC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1A2EP-qTqo

Samuel Sterling Caston

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/16/2024

Location : 400 block of E Leith Street

City : Fort Wayne

County : Allen

State : Indiana

Agency : Fort Wayne Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/16/2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Fort Wayne Police Department officers responded to a report of a domestic violence incident in the 5900 block of Hessen Cassel Road. A 911 caller reported that a man had struck his wife and had a firearm.
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Officers located the man's vehicle en route. The man, identified as Samuel Sterling Caston, intentionally collided with a police vehicle and fled. Officers escalated a pursuit that ended in the 400 block of E. Leith Street. In an alley, Caston reportedly began shooting, striking a police vehicle. Officers returned fire, hitting Caston.
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Caston was pronounced deceased at the scene. A firearm was recovered. The incident is under investigation by Indiana State Police, and the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave per policy.
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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.21alivenews.com/2024/09/16/apparent-police-action-shooting-reported-south-downtown-fort-wayne/

https://www.wboi.org/public-safety/2024-09-16/man-shot-by-fort-wayne-police-officers-after-reported-domestic-violence-incident

https://www.wfft.com/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-by-fort-wayne-police-on-citys-southeast-side/article_0301910a-7455-11ef-97a9-7b800e71d052.html

Sydney Wilson

Age :33

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 09/16/2024

Location : VY Reston heights Apartments

City : Reston

County : Fairfax

State : Virginia

Agency : Fairfax County Police Department

Officer(s) : Peter Liu

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Fairfax County Police responded to a request by a healthcare provider to perform a wellness check on a 33-year-old female. Police arrived and she opened the door with a knife, allegedly cutting the officer’s face. Police state that she refused to drop the knife and explaining why they shot her, they pointed out that she was 6 foot 5 and 330 pounds which caused the officer to shoot and kill her.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ffxnow.com/2024/09/19/investigation-underway-in-police-shooting-of-reston-woman/

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/fairfax-county-reston-police-shooting-investigation/65-e884bb04-2015-4bf3-a4ef-ceca18b50ea6

BWC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8Onmlfa7ko

Ricky Mills

Age :72

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/16/2024

Location : W. Kemper Road and Pippin Road

City : Colerain Township

County : Hamilton

State : Ohio

Agency : Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Hamilton County deputies chased a vehicle when they discovered warrants on the license plate. They escalated the chase until the vehicle crashed into a bystander on camper road on Pippen Road, killing 72-year-old Ricky Mills.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlwt.com/article/sheriff-hamilton-county-james-khalid-cincinnati-crash/62247040

Mark Miller

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/16/2024

Location : 9142 Railroad Ave

City : Olive Branch

County : DeSoto

State : Mississippi

Agency : Olive Branch Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Olive Branch Police Department's SWAT team attempted to serve an arrest warrant at 9142 Railroad Avenue in Olive Branch, Mississippi. The warrant was for 59-year-old Mark Miller, who had recently moved to Olive Branch and was wanted on two counts of possession of child pornography.
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Upon arrival, officers encountered Miller, who allegedly opened fire on them. Officers returned fire, resulting in Miller's death at the scene.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was called to investigate. The findings will be shared with the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Mark Miller)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-news/suspect-dead-in-olive-branch-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/olive-branch-officers-shoot-man-after-warrant/522-14619734-4893-4dd3-95da-3b9eb5ea4f21
https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/one-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-olive-branch/

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Christopher Barnes

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/16/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Long Beach

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Long Beach Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Long Beach Police and SWAT responded to a domestic violence call in which a man had killed his domestic partner, as well as an uncle. After a lengthy SWAT standoff, the man died from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Tremayne D. French

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/16/2024

Location : Frayser and Watkins

City : Frayer

County : Shelby

State : Tennessee

Agency : Memphis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during foot pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Memphis police chased a vehicle that had allegedly been carjacked. The man ran away at the traffic stop and police engaged in a foot pursuit. Police engaged in a shootout during which they shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ssM3ixemU

Ealwinne Richard

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : South Harper Street extension near Burnt Mill Creek Road City: Laurens County

City : Laurens County

County : Laurens

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ealwinne Richard Was driving a 2020 Chevrolet sedan when Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop. He did not stop and police escalated high speed chase that ended when he went off the road, struck a tree, rolled over several times and died. Police stated they felt the driver may be impaired, the reason given for the fatal chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/police-chase-ends-in-fatal-wreck/
https://www.golaurens.com/news/police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash-on-south-harper-ext/article_160e0b14-7362-11ef-87cc-13f4e197325b.html

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

Payton Michaels

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : 7500 block of Highway 9

City : Lake Stevens

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by PIT maneuver and police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team chased a man wanted for murdering his mother at high speed and attacked the vehicle with a PIT maneuver, causing the man to be ejected. The vehicle crashed and the man died. He was identified as Peyton Michaels.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.komonews.com/news/local/felony-assault-suspect-dead-ejected-truck-pursuit-lake-stevens-arlington-snohomish-county-sheriffs-office-deputies

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/suspect-killed-after-snohomish-county-deputies-chase-ram-vehicle/

Kenya Joy Bland

Age :28

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : Dwell at Legacy Apartments on Sonterra Boulevard

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Tevin Hall

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Homicide+suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

San Antonio police were sent on a welfare check in the legacy apartments on Sonterra Boulevard. A man and a woman had locked themselves into an apartment and SWAT were called. After several hours of SWAT attempting to get inside of the apartment, they made forcible entry and found, a man, approximately age 30 and a female in her late 20s dead. Police believe that the man shot the woman and then himself.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/09/15/sapd-to-provide-details-on-murder-suicide-at-north-side-apartment-complex

Tevin Hall

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : Dwell at Legacy Apartments on Sonterra Boulevard

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Tevin Hall

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

San Antonio police were sent on a welfare check in the legacy apartments on Sonterra Boulevard. A man and a woman had locked themselves into an apartment and SWAT were called. After several hours of SWAT attempting to get inside of the apartment, they made forcible entry and found, a man, approximately age 30 and a female in her late 20s dead. Police believe that the man shot the woman and then himself.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/09/15/sapd-to-provide-details-on-murder-suicide-at-north-side-apartment-complex/

Donald Ingram

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Dallas

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Richardson Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Donald Ingram shot and killed his wife and then fled. Richardson Police chased him through Richardson and Dallas until he died from suicide under police duress during the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/richardson-officers-car-chase-with-murder-suspect-police-sources/287-637b23e7-7b80-432a-99ad-c9a2a1bc74cb

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/richardson-police-chase-ends-in-crash-in-dallas/

Dashcam video:
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county/police-release-video-showing-chase-with-murder-suspect-from-richardson-dallas/287-d971d926-913f-4b2d-b7c1-e8bca11dc6a7

Jacob L. West

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : Rock County Jail

City : Janesville

County : Rock

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Rock County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Asphyxiation

Event : Suicide of arrestee in custody at Rock County Jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 30 year old man who was in a jail cell in custody of the Rock County Sheriff’s Office was found hanging in his cell, allegedly from suicide. Incarceration list deaths in police encounters, as well as deaths considered “in custody” which includes jail. The database does not keep records of state and federal prisoners, once sentenced.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wclo.com/2024/09/15/rock-county-sheriffs-office-beloit-man-dies-by-suicide-in-cell/

Zacharia Joseph Spriggs

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : El Paso County Jail

City : Colorado Springs

County : El Paso

State : Colorado

Agency : El Paso County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Suicide in custody in county jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 11, 2024, at approximately 7:42 a.m., deputies at the El Paso County Jail in Colorado Springs discovered 33-year-old inmate Zacharia Joseph Spriggs unresponsive in his cell, following an apparent suicide attempt. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts by jail medical staff and emergency responders, Spriggs was pronounced dead at the scene.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is conducting a full investigation into the incident. The official cause of death will be determined upon completion of an autopsy by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kktv.com/2024/09/16/el-paso-county-jail-inmate-dies-days-after-being-found-unresponsive-cell/
https://gazette.com/news/el-paso-county-coroners-office-releases-id-of-recent-jail-death/article_284f25b4-80fb-11ef-ac20-f36da43363c0.html

Gabriel Renteria

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : Hwy 410 and E Main Ave

City : Sumner

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Sumner Police Department, Washington State Patrol, Puyallup Police Department, Bonney Lake Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Sumner PD responded to mental health crisis and called Washington State Patrol, Puyallup Police Department, Bonney Lake Police Department to try to arrest a man with a knife threatening self-harm. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/police-shoot-kill-man-on-railroad-tracks-in-sumner/

https://sumnerwa.gov/officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article292557414.html

Sherrie Nicole Moore

Age :40

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 09/15/2024

Location : I-75

City : Dallas

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Richardson Police Department, Dallas Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Bystander killed during police chase and shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man reportedly stole a vehicle with Sherrie Moore and three children as passengers. Police chased him extensively and by reports engaged in a shootout with him. Ingram died from suicide under police duress. Sherrie Moore was found injured with several gunshot wounds and died on 09/19/2024 in the hospital. It is unknown at this time whose bullets she died from during the pursuit and shootout.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox4news.com/video/1522330