Death by Cop 2021-2025
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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 :

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.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

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 :

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

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/

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 :

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 :

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

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 :

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

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
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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/

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.
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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.
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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

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

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://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.