Death by Cop  2021-2025

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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

Joseph Garcia

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/14/2024

Location : 700 block of Broadway

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio Police Department, SAPD’s ROPE Unit and Crisis Response Team

Officer(s) : Christopher Potts, Joshua Nicholson, Alex Solchenberger

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

San Antonio police tracked down a man with warrants for domestic threats, unlawful gun possessions, and tried to arrest him. The man reported he told police that he would kill them. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/police-to-release-details-on-officer-involved-shooting#

Steve Randle Miracle

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/14/2024

Location : CR 209 South

City : Jacksonville

County : Clay

State : Florida

Agency : Clay County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 14, 2024, the Clay County Sheriff's Office initiated a high-speed chase involving 33-year-old Steve Randle Miracle. Authorities reported that Miracle was a suspect in a residential burglary and was allegedly driving impaired when deputies attempted to stop him. When Miracle failed to stop and allegedly attempted to ram a deputy’s vehicle, a pursuit was initiated.
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Miracle continued to flee at high speeds. The pursuit ended on County Road 209 South when Miracle lost control of his vehicle, swerved off the road, struck trees, and rolled over, killing him at the scene.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, as per protocol for officer-involved pursuits.
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Number of Casualties During this Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: December 3, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/green-cove-springs-man-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-county-road-209-in-clay-county/77-a2d61fed-8106-44c5-9c7f-281dc4c0ad1c

Alejandro Gamez

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/14/2024

Location : Stone and Roger

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Alejandro Gamez, 26, died by suicide under police duress on 09/14/2024, following a series of events linked to armed robberies and the murder of an accomplice. According to reports, Gamez and Ambernovana Guadalupe Gradillas, 24, were involved in several armed robberies before arranging a drug deal on 09/13/2024. During the meeting, Gamez shot and killed Manuel Avechuco, 44. Following the murder, Gamez and Gradillas fled the scene.

On 09/14/2024, police located Gamez at an apartment complex in Tucson. During an attempted arrest, Gamez fired at officers, damaging a patrol vehicle. Police escalated the encounter, and Gamez ultimately shot himself. Gradillas was later arrested and charged with felony murder and robbery.

The investigation is being conducted by the Tucson Police Department.

Last update: 11/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/one-suspect-dead-another-arrested-in-connection-with-southside-killing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI9UkYHv8h8
https://www.kold.com/2024/09/15/suspect-dies-during-stand-off-with-tucson-police/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/14/2024

Location : 3800 block of Old Winter Garden Road

City : Orlando

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 14, 2024, Orange County deputies pursued a vehicle believed to be involved in several robberies. During the chase, deputies deployed stop sticks, which caused the vehicle to lose control and crash. The vehicle caught fire, and despite efforts to extinguish the flames and provide assistance, the driver died at the scene.
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The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the deputies' actions, following standard protocol for such incidents.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/03/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2024/09/14/robbery-suspect-dies-in-fiery-crash-after-deputies-deploy-stop-sticks-in-orange-county/

David Tobias Tyler

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/14/2024

Location : Richardson Gap Road and Shimanek Bridge Drive

City : Scio

County : Linn

State : Oregon

Agency : Benton Co. Sheriff’s Office, Linn Co.Sheriff’s Office, SWAT, Albany Police Department, Sweet Home Police Department

Officer(s) : Daniel Ball

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by SWAT after crash with pedestrian

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man reportedly struck a pedestrian and was located in a vehicle with a gun. Numerous law-enforcement agencies and SWAT escalated a standoff. They all alleged of the man fired shots at them. They killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/linn-county-swat-team-shoots-kills-man-scio/283-7e2993d4-da91-4bf4-b197-bd7949b19892

https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-killed-linn-county-swat-000155096.html

Chevis Whalen

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/14/2024

Location : Motel 6, 125 W. Rushing Road

City : Denham Springs

County : Livingston Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Denham Springs Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during "man a gun" call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/14/2024, around 3:00 a.m., Denham Springs Police Department officers responded to reports of a man firing a gun from the second floor of the Motel 6 at 125 W. Rushing Road. Officers encountered 31-year-old Chevis Whalen in the roadway near the motel, allegedly armed. Officers allegedly ordered him to drop the gun, then engaged in a shootout during which police shot him. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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The East Baton Rouge 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.brproud.com/news/local-news/livingston-parish/1-dead-after-denham-springs-motel-shooting-police-say/
https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/denham-springs-overnight-officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-person-dead/
https://www.allsides.com/news/2024-09-14-1015/general-news-man-killed-gunfight-livingston-parish-sheriffs-deputies-denham

Paul Clifford Buchholz

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/13/2024

Location : Crow’s Creek Campground

City : Smithville

County : Clay

State : Missouri

Agency : Clay County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

After a road rage incident, police chased Paul Clifford Buchholz to a campground where they escalated a chase. Shots were fired and police created a standoff during which he died by suicide under police duress. Buchholz had been unhoused.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://excelsiorcitizen.com/excelsior-springs-road-rage-suspect-takes-own-life-during-smithville-lake-standoff/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/13/2024

Location : US-211 and Bixlers Ferry Rd

City : Luray

County : Page

State : Virginia

Agency : Page County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress during police chase for mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Paige County deputies were alerted by another law-enforcement agencies that a man in mental health crisis who may be suicidal was driving in their direction. Paige County deputies located him and escalated a chase. The vehicle stopped abruptly. Police used drones and discovered that the man had died from suicide under police duress during the chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://rocktownnow.com/news/218812-page-county-sheriffs-office-confirms-fatality-after-incident-on-rt-211-near-luray/

Ricardo Infante Salcido Jr.

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/13/2024

Location : 900 block of SW 5th St

City : Andrews

County : Andrews

State : Texas

Agency : US Marshals, Andrews County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Andrews County deputies and US Marshals tried to arrest Ricardo Infante Junior for indecency with a child. He reportedly fought arrest and injured for officers with a knife. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yourbasin.com/news/two-deputies-one-fire-marshall-officer-shot-during-felony-arrest/

https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/regional/2024/09/14/andrews-texas-officer-involved-shooting-officers-injured/75220058007/