Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Marcia Pochette
Age :57
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 07/31/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Boynton Beach
County : Palm Beach
State : Florida
Agency : West Palm Beach Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Mother and pregnant daughter, both bystanders, killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/31/2024, a high-speed police pursuit by the West Palm Beach Police Department in Boynton Beach, Florida, resulted in the deaths of 57-year-old Marcia Pochette and her daughter, 27-year-old Jenice Woods, who was pregnant. Police were pursuing a fleeing vehicle when it struck Pochette’s car as she and her daughter were turning into their neighborhood.
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was apprehended after attempting to flee on foot. Seven officers involved in the pursuit have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office Public Corruption Unit and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities, including Marcia Pochette and her pregnant daughter, Jenice Woods.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-s-palm-beach-county/boynton-beach/what-caused-the-chase-fatal-crash-after-police-pursuit-leaves-victims-family-seeking-answers
https://people.com/woman-and-mother-reportedly-killed-in-fla-crash-man-arrested-8689958
https://www.wptv.com/wptv-investigates/public-corruption-unit-investigating-wpb-officers-actions-leading-to-deadly-boynton-beach-crash

Name Not Disclosed
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : Native Pacific Islander
Date : 07/31/2024
Location : 9500 block of Glynhill Ct
City : Killeen
County : Bell
State : Texas
Agency : Killeen Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Killeen Police Department engaged in a shootout with a man whom they did not publicly identify other than to stage that he is a 25-year-old Asian Pacific male. The man died during the shootout. Police so far believe that he shot and killed himself during the police shootout.
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Brennan Russell
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/31/2024
Location : McDonald’s on 545 North Hillside Street
City : Wichita
County : Sedgwick
State : Kansas
Agency : Wichita Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 31, 2024, at approximately 11:18 p.m., Wichita Police Department officers observed a black Chevrolet Impala departing an area under investigation for drug trafficking. The vehicle displayed an altered and expired registration tag. Officers initiated a traffic stop, and the vehicle pulled into the McDonald's parking lot at 545 North Hillside Street in Wichita, Kansas.
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Upon approaching the vehicle, officers identified three occupants. The backseat passenger, 29-year-old Brennan Russell, was observed making furtive movements and appeared to be concealing an object under the seat. Officers instructed Russell to exit the vehicle, informing him that he was under arrest. Russell refused to comply and resisted arrest, leading officers to request backup. An officer deployed a Taser through the open rear passenger door, but it failed to subdue Russell.
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Russell then drew a firearm from his waistband and pointed it at the officer. Another officer, positioned at the rear of the vehicle, witnessed Russell's actions and observed him subsequently point the firearm at his own head. Russell discharged his weapon, inflicting a fatal gunshot wound to his head. Simultaneously, the first officer fired five rounds, striking Russell four times in the arm and torso. Officers administered CPR until EMS arrived, but Russell was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. Upon completion, the findings will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney for review.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries During This Incident: 1 fatality (Brennan Russell); no officers were injured.
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Last Update: December 8, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriff/media-releases/wpd-officer-involved-shooting-73124/
https://www.kansas.com/news/article290797834.html
https://salinapost.com/posts/cb097a64-4f8b-4953-94e0-105f14976957

Patrick Frank Whitten
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/31/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Price
County : Carbon
State : Utah
Agency : Price Police Department, Helper Police Department, and the Carbon County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The Price Police Department, Helper Police Department, and the Carbon County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a domestic violence incident. They shot and killed a 31-year-old man under so far undisclosed circumstances. This page will be updated when more information becomes available. 8/1/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksl.com/article/51085708/police-shoot-kill-man-near-price-but-release-few-details

Branden O’Brian Graham
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/30/2024
Location : 2828 N Rowland Avenue
City : Lumberton
County : Robeson
State : North Carolina
Agency : Lumberton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lumberton police were sent to the women’s clinic on Rowland Avenue for reports of a man firing shots near the clinic. Police arrived and a foot chase began. Police lost side of him and found him nearby, dead from alleged suicide.
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Hueland Todd Brown
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/30/2024
Location : Shell Point Road
City : New Hope
County : Washington
State : Florida
Agency : Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/30/2024, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alleged domestic altercation on Shell Point Road in New Hope, Florida. During the incident, 55-year-old Hueland Todd Brown reportedly fired shots, injuring his girlfriend's mother and a child inside a vehicle. Both victims sustained injuries but are expected to recover.
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Following the shooting, Brown retreated into a residence, initiating a standoff with law enforcement that lasted approximately eight hours. During this time, deputies surrounded the area and pressured Brown to surrender. Brown died by suicide while inside the residence.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the circumstances surrounding the standoff and law enforcement’s response.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjhg.com/2024/07/31/two-people-injured-after-shots-fired/

Weston Dean Derby
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/30/2024
Location : E Army Post Road and SE 45th Street
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) : Jesse Schneider, Anthony Lampman
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 30, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Des Moines Police Department officers responded to a report of a protective order violation in the 5800 block of SE 35th Circle. Weston Dean Derby, a 37-year-old male from Bellevue, Nebraska, was located driving near the scene. Officers attempted to stop him, but Derby did not comply.
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Police escalated a chase that ended in the 4300 block of East Army Post Road when Derby's vehicle left the roadway and became stuck in dense vegetation. Derby exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. During the pursuit, he produced what appeared to be a gun, initially pointing it at his own head before directing it toward the pursuing officers. Officers Jesse Schneider and Anthony Lampman opened fire, striking Derby.
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Officer Schneider sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder, believed to be the result of friendly fire. He was hospitalized in stable condition.
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Subsequent investigation revealed that the weapon in Derby's possession was a pellet gun.
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The Iowa Attorney General's Office later concluded that the officers' use of deadly force was legally justified.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES: 1 fatality (Derby), 1 injury (Officer Schneider)
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-police-shooting-officers-involved-identified-jesse-schneider-anthony-lampman/61803758
https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/crime/des-moines-police-officer-shot-in-critical-condition/524-19d7d0da-9077-42a5-b1f5-c416c773187f
https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/iowaattorney-generals-office-concludes-des-moines-police-officers-acted-with-legal-justification-i
https://www.kcci.com/article/investigation-finds-des-moines-officers-justified-in-fatal-shooting/62374526
https://who13.com/news/man-shot-and-killed-by-des-moines-police-identified/

Gawon Kaerey Benson
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/30/2024
Location : Intersection of East Campus Drive and Kettler Circle, Purdue University Fort Wayne Campus
City : Fort Wayne
County : Allen
State : Indiana
Agency : Fort Wayne Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Jason Fuhrman
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during apprehension for community corrections violation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 30, 2024, Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) officers were requested by DeKalb County Community Corrections to locate 31-year-old Gawon Kaerey Benson after he failed to return to custody following a community release. Officers located Benson on the Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) campus. Body camera footage shows officers repeatedly instructing Benson to drop an object in his hand, later identified as a firearm. Benson reportedly manipulated the slide of the handgun. Officer Jason Fuhrman then fired his weapon, fatally wounding Benson.
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While officers suggested the incident might constitute "suicide by cop," the basis for this claim stems from a note reportedly found in Benson’s pocket. Benson's family disputes this claim, arguing there is no conclusive evidence from the released body camera footage.
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Benson’s family also asserts that he had no history of violence and that his initial incarceration was due solely to unpaid traffic violations. They have questioned the necessity of lethal force and criticized the limited and heavily edited body camera footage released by FWPD, stating that it fails to provide sufficient context.
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Investigation Status:
As of December 6, 2024, the case remains under investigation by multiple agencies, including the Allen County Prosecutor's Office. Officer Jason Fuhrman has been placed on paid administrative leave, per department policy, pending the investigation’s outcome.
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Officer Jason Fuhrman's Background:
Tenure: Officer Fuhrman has been with the FWPD since 2004.
Commendations: Fuhrman has received five letters of commendation, the most recent in 2023.
Suspensions: Fuhrman has faced three suspensions (2021–2023) related to squad vehicle accidents.
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Prior Lawsuits Alleging Excessive Force:
Soellinger v. Fuhrman (2006): Allegations of excessive force; summary judgment favored the defendants.
Ward v. Tinsley et al. (2011): Allegations of excessive force; evidence was excluded at trial.
Martin v. Wentz et al. (2013): Claims of excessive force during arrest; court allowed claims to proceed.
Mudd v. City of Fort Wayne et al. (2016): Alleged excessive force; summary judgment favored the defendants.
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Current Status:
As of December 6, 2024, Officer Fuhrman remains on administrative leave and has not been cleared in the fatal shooting of Gawon Benson. The investigation is ongoing, with no determinations made regarding his actions.
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Last update: 12/06/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
FWPD releases body cam footage from July 30 shooting on PFW campus
https://www.wboi.org/public-safety/2024-08-22/fwpd-releases-body-cam-footage-from-july-30-shooting
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Soellinger v. Fuhrman
https://casetext.com/case/soellinger-v-fuhrman
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Mudd v. City of Fort Wayne et al.
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/indiana/inndce/1%3A2016cv00221/86822/54/
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Fort Wayne officer cleared in shooting of 19-year-old during chase
https://www.wane.com/top-stories/fort-wayne-officer-cleared-in-shooting-of-19-year-old-during-chase/
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Police Bodycam Footage: Fatal Shooting of Gawon Benson at Purdue Fort Wayne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S24xn9a2mBw

James Jaramillo
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/30/2024
Location : 2100 block of South Drive
City : Pueblo
County : Pueblo
State : Colorado
Agency : Pueblo Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during SWAT shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 30, 2024, at approximately 5:45 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department SWAT team was deployed to the 2100 block of South Drive to execute a high-risk warrant for 19-year-old James Jaramillo, who was wanted for multiple felony charges, including armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
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Upon arrival, SWAT officers announced their presence and attempted to negotiate with Jaramillo, who barricaded himself inside the residence. Jaramillo reportedly fired several shots at officers from within the home, prompting SWAT officers to use flashbang grenades and deploy a BearCat armored vehicle for cover as they advanced.
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The confrontation escalated when Jaramillo exited the home armed with a firearm and fired at the SWAT team. Officers returned fire, striking Jaramillo. Medical personnel on standby were called to provide aid, but Jaramillo was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Pueblo Police Department has placed the involved SWAT officers on administrative leave, following standard protocol. Investigators recovered a handgun from the scene and reported that Jaramillo’s weapon was loaded and operational at the time of the shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Investigating Agency: The 10th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is leading the investigation.
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Last update: 12/01/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.pueblo.us/critical-incident-report-swat-shooting
https://www.denverpost.com/pueblo-swat-shootout-james-jaramillo-july-2024
https://www.cpr.org/2024/07/30/pueblo-police-swat-shooting-report/

Adam Cygan
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/30/2024
Location : West Kettle Avenue + South Datura Circle
City : Littleton
County : Jefferson
State : Colorado
Agency : Littleton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Died during welfare check of unspecified shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 30, 2024, Littleton Police Department officers responded to a welfare check near West Kettle Avenue and South Datura Circle. The call involved a report of a possible suicidal male identified as 50-year-old Adam Cygan. Upon arrival, Cygan exited his residence and approached officers with a weapon in hand.
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An officer-involved shooting occurred. Medical personnel transported Cygan to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 18th Judicial District's Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting.
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No publicly available mugshots or photographs of Adam Cygan have been located. Additionally, there is no confirmation or release of body camera footage related to this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Investigating Agency: The 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is leading the investigation.
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Last update: 12/01/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/man-shot-littleton/73-f104c0d9-4e09-48dd-9177-c3bc5cf19551
https://www.police.littletonco.gov/News-Media/Officer-Involved-Shooting-in-Response-to-Suicidal-Party

Michael Rosas
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : Bexar County Jail
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Found unresponsive in jail cell
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 29, 2024, 46-year-old inmate Michael Rosas was found unresponsive in his cell at the Bexar County Jail in San Antonio, Texas. A booking deputy conducting face-to-face observation checks discovered Rosas lying against his cell door and immediately initiated life-saving measures. Additional deputies, jail medical personnel, and San Antonio Fire Department crews responded, but Rosas was pronounced dead at 1:04 p.m. Authorities believe he suffered a medical episode prior to his death. Rosas had been incarcerated on charges including possession of a controlled substance (1-4 grams) and evading arrest. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause and manner of death. The Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is leading the death investigation, with the BCSO Internal Affairs Unit conducting an administrative review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Michael Rosas)
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Michael Rosas
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : Bexar County Jail, 200 N Comal Street
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 29, 2024, Michael Rosas, 46, was found unresponsive in his cell at Bexar County Jail during routine observation checks. Rosas was pronounced dead at 1:04 p.m. Authorities initially attributed his death to a medical episode, but the official cause and manner of death were pending investigation by the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office.
Rosas had been arrested the previous day on charges of possession of a controlled substance (1-4 grams) and evading arrest. His death was part of a broader issue at Bexar County Jail, where 13 inmates had died in 2024, down from 18 in the previous year. Amid concerns over jail safety and medical care, Sheriff Javier Salazar introduced a policy in October 2024 allowing the jail to refuse intake of persons with specific medical conditions. The policy faced criticism from local law enforcement, who claimed it could endanger public safety.
The Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable's Office initiated an investigation into Rosas' death, with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs Unit conducting an administrative review. The facility continues to face scrutiny over in-custody deaths, with multiple incidents attributed to medical episodes or withdrawal-related complications.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/07/30/bexar-county-jail-inmate-dies-in-cell-after-suffering-medical-episode-sheriffs-office-says/
https://www.ksat.com/news/ksat-investigates/2024/12/27/murder-medical-episodes-and-suicide-a-look-at-the-2024-deaths-inside-the-bexar-county-jail/

Michael Rosas
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : Bexar County Jail
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 29, 2024, 46-year-old inmate Michael Rosas was found unresponsive in his cell at the Bexar County Jail in San Antonio, Texas. A booking deputy conducting face-to-face observation checks discovered Rosas lying against his cell door and immediately initiated life-saving measures. Additional deputies, jail medical personnel, and San Antonio Fire Department crews responded, but Rosas was pronounced dead at 1:04 p.m. Authorities believe he suffered a medical episode prior to his death. Rosas had been incarcerated on charges including possession of a controlled substance (1-4 grams) and evading arrest. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause and manner of death. The Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is leading the death investigation, with the BCSO Internal Affairs Unit conducting an administrative review.
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James William Toomey
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : Jackson Highway at Murieta D
City : Rancho Murieta
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol (CH
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
CHP chased to vehicle at high speed until it crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing the driver, James William Toomey, and severely injuring a female passenger.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 dead, 1
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.therivervalleytimes.com/2024/08/09/501164/chase-ends-in-fiery-crash

Lavell Adams
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : 2630 S Halm Avenue
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by SWAT during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/29/2024, around 3:20 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at 2630 S Halm Avenue. Officers detained three individuals near the residence. Upon noticing smoke emanating from the house, they summoned the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Firefighters entered and encountered 31-year-old Lavell Adams, who was holding a knife. LAFD personnel withdrew, and officers established a perimeter. At approximately 5:15 a.m., Adams emerged from a side window, still holding a knife. Officers deployed beanbag rounds, causing him to retreat inside. SWAT was activated, and during their operation, Adams exited again, holding a large butcher knife. Despite commands to disarm, he advanced toward officers, prompting them to discharge their firearms. Adams was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department's Force Investigation Division is overseeing the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/07/30/authorities-id-burglary-suspect-fatally-shot-by-lapd/
https://www.hollywoodlanews.com/lavell-adams-dead/
https://westsidetoday.com/2024/08/01/lapd-investigates-fatal-shooting-during-swat-operation-in-west-los-angeles/
Bodycam Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example

Michael Rosas
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : Bexar County Jail
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Danville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Michael Rosas, 46, was found dead in his cell during observation checks at the Danville City Jail. He had been detained for one day following his arrest on charges including possession of a controlled substance. Details about the medical emergency that led to his death have not been disclosed.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Caitlyn Curtis
Age :17
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : Unknown
City : New Berlin
County : Waukesha
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Muskego Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and 2 passengers killed by police chase crash over "marijuana smell in vehicle"
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Numerous law enforcement vehicles created a large police presence on the road, hunting a vehicle that was allegedly stolen, driven by a teenage girl. The vehicle finally crashed. The driver and a second female passenger were killed. They were 17, 17 and 18 years old. The reason given by police for the chase was “marijuana smell and suspicious behavior,” no other explanation added.
Three girls were killed in this high-speed pursuit: The driver, Giana Ochs, 18, of East Troy and passengers
Caitlin Curtis, 17, and Paige Pope, 17.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wisn.com/article/two-young-women-killed-in-muskego-police-pursuit/61730884
https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/third-female-dies-in-july-crash-in-new-berlin/article_9d52a02d-bb8a-5342-a0cd-fc7a6cb9f98e.html

Giana Ochs
Age :18
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : National Avenue
City : New Berlin
County : Waukesha
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Muskego Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash for "marijuana smell in car"
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Numerous law enforcement vehicles created a large police presence on the road, hunting a vehicle that was allegedly stolen, driven by a teenage girl. The vehicle finally crashed. The driver and a second female passenger were killed. They were 17, 17 and 18 years old. The reason given by police for the chase was “marijuana smell and suspicious behavior,” no other explanation added.
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Three girls were killed in this high-speed pursuit: The driver, Giana Ochs, 18, of East Troy and passengers Caitlin Curtis, 17, and Paige Pope, 17.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wisn.com/article/two-young-women-killed-in-muskego-police-pursuit/61730884
https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/third-female-dies-in-july-crash-in-new-berlin/article_9d52a02d-bb8a-5342-a0cd-fc7a6cb9f98e.html

Paige Pope
Age :17
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : Unknown
City : New Berlin
County : Waukesha
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Muskego Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash over marijuana smell in car
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Numerous law enforcement vehicles created a large police presence on the road, hunting a vehicle that was allegedly stolen, driven by a teenage girl. The vehicle finally crashed. The driver and a second female passenger were killed. They were 17, 17 and 18 years old. The reason given by police for the chase was “marijuana smell and suspicious behavior,” no other explanation added.
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Three girls were killed in this high-speed pursuit: The driver, Giana Ochs, 18, of East Troy and passengers Caitlin Curtis, 17, and Paige Pope, 17.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wisn.com/article/two-young-women-killed-in-muskego-police-pursuit/61730884
https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/third-female-dies-in-july-crash-in-new-berlin/article_9d52a02d-bb8a-5342-a0cd-fc7a6cb9f98e.html

David Taylor
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : 1100 block of Bayshore Drive
City : Fort Pierce
County : St. Lucie
State : Florida
Agency : Fort Pierce Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during burglary
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 28, 2024, in Fort Pierce, Florida, police officers responded to a 911 call reporting an armed burglary in progress at a residence on Bayshore Drive. Upon arrival, officers found the door ajar and entered the home, announcing their presence. Inside, they encountered 62-year-old David Taylor, who allegedly pointed a weapon at them. Believing it to be a firearm, officers discharged their weapons, fatally wounding Taylor. It was later determined that the weapon was a Taser. During the incident, one officer sustained a non-life-threatening injury, reportedly from friendly fire. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting, and the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.
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Friends and neighbors of Taylor described him as a kind and magnetic individual, expressing shock and seeking answers regarding the circumstances of his death. Some have raised concerns about the police response and are awaiting further details from the ongoing investigation.
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This incident has prompted discussions about law enforcement protocols and the importance of clear communication during emergency responses. Authorities have not disclosed who made the initial 911 call, and the investigation aims to clarify the events leading up to the shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, David Taylor.
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Adam Charles McDaniels
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : State Road 110
City : Mentone
County : Kosciusko
State : Indiana
Agency : Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Mentone Police Department
Officer(s) : Keaton Schopf
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 28, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Mentone Town Marshal Keaton Schopf attempted to stop a 2010 Chevrolet Impala for speeding on State Road 25 near Princeton Street in Mentone, Indiana. The driver, identified as 17-year-old Adam Charles McDaniels from Rochester, Indiana, failed to stop, leading to a pursuit southbound on State Road 25 from Kosciusko County into Fulton County. Shortly after crossing State Road 110, the Impala veered off the east side of the road for unknown reasons and collided with a tree. Despite lifesaving efforts, McDaniels was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. A juvenile passenger sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital via medical helicopter.
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The Indiana State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident, with assistance from multiple agencies, including the Indiana Conservation Officers, Akron Police Department, Rochester Police Department, Mentone Police Department, Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office, Fulton County Coroner's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality (Adam Charles McDaniels)
1 injury (juvenile passenger, non-life-threatening)
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LAST UPDATE: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://timesuniononline.com/news/2024/jul/29/juvenile-driver-killed-in-fatal-crash-after-police-pursuit
https://www.inkfreenews.com/2024/07/29/rochester-teenager-dies-in-single-vehicle-accident-in-fulton-county
https://www.goodfamilyfh.com/obituary/adam-c-mcdaniels

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/29/2024
Location : Newlands Drive near Nevada Pacific Boulevard
City : Fernley
County : Lyon
State : Nevada
Agency : Nevada State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver died during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were called when a truck drove unsafely and nearly hit pedestrians. Police chased the vehicle and the vehicle crashed into the police car, disabling it. The truck fled again, landed on a dirt road and generated a cloud of dust, eventually catching on fire. The man died.
SOURCE LINKS :

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : 300 block of Homeland Southway
City : Baltimore
County : Baltimore
State : Maryland
Agency : Baltimore Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 27, 2024, Baltimore Police Department officers responded to reports of an individual discharging a firearm from an apartment window in the 300 block of Homeland Southway. Upon arrival, officers established a perimeter and evacuated nearby residents for safety. The situation escalated into a barricade, prompting the deployment of the SWAT team. After gaining entry to the residence, SWAT officers discovered a deceased male with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No other individuals were injured during the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024
SOURCE LINKS :

Stephan Williams
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : 3100 block of Radius Way
City : Newport News
County : Newport News
State : Virginia
Agency : Newport News Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during bank robbery
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Someone robbed a Navy Credit Union and police traffic-stopped the vehicle on Radius Way. Two individuals exited the vehicle and were detained. A third exited with a gun. Police engaged him in a shootout and killed Stephan Williams.
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Shaun Boice
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : Midland County Jail
City : Midland
County : Midland
State : Michigan
Agency : Midland County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Shaun Boice, 37, was found unresponsive in his cell during breakfast and medication distribution on July 28, 2024, at Midland County Jail. He had been in custody since July 21, 2024, on a misdemeanor second-offense domestic violence charge. He was pronounced dead. An autopsy concluded that Boice died of natural causes. Family reported he had recently lost his twin brother and mother in the months prior to his death.
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Carla Tyson
Age :57
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : N. 14th St. and West North
City : Milwaukee
County : Milwaukee
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Milwaukee Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian after hit and run hit again by police car
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Carla Tyson was a pedestrian who was struck by two vehicles, a hit-and-run SUV and a Milwaukee police squad car.. The incident occurred early on July 27, 2024. Tyson was reportedly on the road when the SUV hit her and fled, and shortly afterward, a police squad car struck her as officers were responding to an unrelated situation.
The circumstances surrounding her death were tragic, and family members have been seeking answers. The investigation into the hit-and-run and subsequent police involvement is ongoing, but further details about the exact events and the officer involved in the second collision have not been disclosed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbs58.com/news/milwaukee-police-investigate-fatal-crash-involving-mpd-squad

Jackson Kradle
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : Illinois Route 78 and Lowden Road
City : Mount Carroll
County : Carroll
State : Illinois
Agency : Carroll County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Deputy and Dispatcher (Names Not Disclosed)
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian believed killed by officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/28/2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Deputy [Name Not Disclosed] and Dispatcher [Name Not Disclosed] of the Carroll County Sheriff's Department, both off-duty, reported discovering the body of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle along Illinois Route 78 and Lowden Road in Mount Carroll, Illinois.
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The coroner's report stated that Kradle died from blunt trauma to the head, consistent with a motor vehicle-pedestrian crash. Subsequent investigations revealed that Kradle's DNA was found on the truck of the off-duty deputy, raising concerns about the circumstances of his death. The Illinois State Police are handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
Last Update: 01/15/2025
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wifr.com/2025/01/14/inquest-dead-mans-dna-found-off-duty-carroll-co-deputys-truck/

Victoria Lee
Age :25
Gender :Female
Race : Asian
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : The Pinnacle apartments on Main Street
City : Fort Lee
County : Bergen
State : New Jersey
Agency : Fort Lee Police Department
Officer(s) : Tony G. Pickens, Jr.
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Fort Lee PD were sent to assist in a mental health crisis. They allege that they found a "woman with a knife" after forcing entry into a home. Police shot and killed her in her home. The family strongly disputes the police narrative. Lee's brother states that the family answered the routine question dispatchers ask whether a person has access to weapons and the family said she has a small folding pocket knife. She was no longer holding it and was holding only a water bottle when killed, not threatening anyone with it when police arrived and shot her, according to the family.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7ny.com/post/investigation-underway-after-woman-killed-police-fort-lee/15116059/

Jeffrey Lee Miller
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : RaceTrac gas station at 9400 block of 108th Avenue
City : Vero Beach
County : Indian
State : Florida
Agency : Indian River County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/28/2024, deputies from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call at the RaceTrac gas station on the 9400 block of 108th Avenue in Vero Beach, Florida. Upon arrival, police encountered Jeffrey Lee Miller, 42, who was holding a knife. Police claimed Miller chased them while holding the knife, and officers shot and killed him. Miller died at the scene.
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The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uo642ihzRs
https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/deputy-shoots-knife-wielding-suspect-at-vero-beach-gas-station/

Jorge Jose Chacon-Gutierrez
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : North Side, 1300 block of Patricia Dr
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio Police Department
Officer(s) : Viviana Rodriguez, Victoria Camacho and Miguel Cardoza
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
female SAPD officer was shot and injured during a domestic violence call. The shooter was found dead after a shootout with police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkG7lNbe-BI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLKZxlHYaiM
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/jorge-chacon-gutierrez-venezuelan-shot-sapd-19605147.php

Willie Thomas Lovett
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : Judge Hardy Street
City : Maury
County : Greene
State : North Carolina
Agency : Greene County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Cognitively impaired man killed by police after being confused and wandering into neighboring home
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Greene County deputies allege that Willie Lovett arrived and broke into a home and fought deputies and they had to shoot and kill him. His son explained that his father had dementia, was a gentle person but that he had apparently wandered into a house that looked much like his own one street over when he was confronted and killed by police who mistook him for a burglar. The family has linked photos of Lovett’s home and the home where he was shot and they are linked in the Source Links below. The homes look nearly identical. The family can be reached for direct support at the linked FB page of Jakel Lovett below.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcti12.com/news/local/son-in-disbelief-after-dad-shot-by-greene-county-deputy
https://www.witn.com/2024/07/29/family-man-killed-deputy-involved-shooting-maury-speaks-out/
Jakel Lovett FB page with more information:
https://www.facebook.com/jakel.lovett/

Courtney Alexander
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : Keats Street
City : Dyersburg
County : Dyer
State : Tennessee
Agency : Dyersburg Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Dyersburg PD arrived to a mental health crisis and a man with a gun who threatened to harm himself. Police saw him with a gun in his home, escalat3ed a standoff and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbbjtv.com/2024/07/28/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-dyersburg/

Jesus Ervey Pacheco Ceniceros
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : West Southcross Boulevard and Huron Street
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police cruiser
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A San Antonio PD vehicle collided with a motorcycle and killed motorcyclist Jesus Pacheco Ceniceros.
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Dante Cudini
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : 1100 block of Bayshore Drive
City : Elk Plain
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Pierce County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in shootout during burglary
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police received a “Shots Fired” call and arrived to an armed burglary in process on Bayshore Drive in Pierce County. Police found a door ajar and a man with a gun appeared. Police shot and killed him. One officer was injured. Dante Cudini died. Three involved shooter officers are on paid leave.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBR_3bmmWl8
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article290547419.html

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/28/2024
Location : 9th Street and Spokane
City : Coeur D’Alene
County : Kootenai
State : Idaho
Agency : Coeur D’Alene Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Fire
Event : Died in house fire during SWAT standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/28/2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Coeur d'Alene Police Department officers responded to reports of gunshots near the intersection of 9th Street and Spokane Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man with a rifle slung across his back standing outside a residence. The individual ignored police commands and retreated into the house. Police activated the SWAT team. As officers established a perimeter and attempted negotiations, they observed the house catching fire and heard additional gunshots from within. The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department arrived to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. After extinguishing the fire, detectives entered the residence and discovered one deceased individual inside. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
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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://cdapress.com/news/2024/jul/28/one-dead-after-coeur-dalene-police-respond-to-gunshots-house-fire/
https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/1-dead-in-coeur-dalene-after-standoff-house-fire/293-225927b8-df40-4428-831e-842f05f4a586
https://www.fox28spokane.com/1-person-dead-after-swat-stand-off-and-house-fire-in-coeur-dalene/

Claire McDaniel
Age :14
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 07/27/2024
Location : Carney Drive
City : White Hall
County : Jefferson
State : Arkansas
Agency : Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by father during mental health crisis and SWAT duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/27/2024, 52-year-old Jason Rogers barricaded himself inside a residence on Carney Drive, holding two hostages, including his 14-year-old daughter Claire McDaniel. Officers from White Hall Police Department, Arkansas State Police, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies surrounded the house, with SWAT teams on scene. During the standoff, Rogers shot both of his hostages, including Claire, before turning the weapon on himself. The event ended with all three individuals deceased. The incident is under investigation by the Arkansas State Police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kark.com/crime/three-people-dead-after-white-hall-armed-standoff-saturday/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jul/27/father-kills-2-hostages-including-daughter-then-shoots-himself/
https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/armed-standoff-in-white-hall-leads-to-3-deaths/

Patrice McDaniel
Age :52
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 07/27/2024
Location : Carney Drive
City : White Hall
County : Jefferson
State : Arkansas
Agency : Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by husband during mental health crisis and SWAT duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/27/2024, 52-year-old Jason Rogers barricaded himself inside a residence on Carney Drive, holding his wife, Patrice McDaniel, and their daughter Claire McDaniel hostage. Officers from the White Hall Police Department, Arkansas State Police, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies surrounded the house, with SWAT teams also deployed. During the standoff, Rogers shot both hostages, including Patrice, before fatally shooting himself. The tragic incident ended with all three individuals deceased. The investigation is being handled by the Arkansas State Police.
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Investigation Lead: Arkansas State Police
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Last update: 11/26/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kark.com/crime/three-people-dead-after-white-hall-armed-standoff-saturday/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jul/27/father-kills-2-hostages-including-daughter-then-shoots-himself/
https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/armed-standoff-in-white-hall-leads-to-3-deaths/

Jason Rogers
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/27/2024
Location : Carney Drive
City : White Hall
County : Jefferson
State : Arkansas
Agency : Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under SWAT duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/27/2024, 52-year-old Jason Rogers barricaded himself inside a home on Carney Drive in White Hall, holding his wife, Patrice McDaniel, and daughter, Claire McDaniel, hostage. Officers from the White Hall Police Department, Arkansas State Police, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene, deploying SWAT teams to manage the standoff. After hours of negotiation, Rogers shot and killed both hostages before turning the gun on himself. The investigation is being led by the Arkansas State Police..
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Investigation Lead: Arkansas State Police
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Last update: 11/26/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kark.com/crime/three-people-dead-after-white-hall-armed-standoff-saturday/
https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/armed-standoff-in-white-hall-leads-to-3-deaths/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jul/27/father-kills-2-hostages-including-daughter-then-shoots-himself/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/27/2024
Location : Route 291
City : Springfield
County : Hampden
State : Massachusetts
Agency : Massachusetts State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 27, 2024, Massachusetts State Police initiated a pursuit of a vehicle on Route 291 in Springfield. The chase continued until the vehicle crashed, resulting in the death of the driver.
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The cause of the crash is under investigation. The Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Unit, along with other law enforcement agencies, are investigating the incident.
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The incident is under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police, and the identities of the officers involved have not been publicly disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/fatal-crash-route-291-springfield/
https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/07/27/massachusetts-police-chase-crash-springfield

Jeffrey E. Miller
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/27/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Amherst
County : Portage
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Sauke County Sheriff’s Office, Amherst Police Department, Special Response Team
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Amherst Police arrived at 450 Mill Avenue to arrest a man for unknown reasons. Police described him as “armed and dangerous.” Police engaged the man in a shootout and called SWAT. A lengthy militarized siege on the home ensued. A neighbor described SWAT using what may have been an armored SWAT caterpillar or other heavy equipment to tear away several windows and much of the front of the house while the residents were inside. Police arrested several people in the home for harboring a fugitive. Miller who was wanted for allegedly firing at or trying to harm a police officer was found dead inside of the home after a lengthy war-like engagement with SWAT. It is not immediately clear whether SWAT shot him or he died from suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/10/nx-s1-5035208/dvontaye-mitchell-hyatt-guards-milwaukee-death