Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/15/2023

Location : South Loop

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

After attacking and raping a female off-duty officer in a building, then robbing her taking 3 hostages, a man fled in a vehicle, was chased, crashed in a field and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhWMv9e3oE

https://cwbchicago.com/2023/12/man-raped-one-woman-kidnapped-and-robbed-3-people-then-died-after-crashing-into-a-chicago-police-squad-car-overnight-officials-say.html

Kelly Lynn Mason

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/15/2023

Location : Highway 199+Allen Creek Rd

City : Grants Pass

County : Josephine

State : Oregon

Agency : Oregon State Police, Grants Pass PD, Josephine County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers from Oregon State Police, Grants Pass PD and Josephine County deputies were looking for a man in connection to a homicide investigation and when they found him, an unknown number of officers ion these law enforcement agencies shot and killed him. No other details are known at the time of this writing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/1-dead-in-grants-pass-officer-involved-shooting/

Kenneth S. Clark 1 of 2

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/14/2023

Location : 400 block of 24th St

City : Louisville

County : Jefferson

State : Kentucky

Agency : Louisville Metro PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Louisville Metro PD were called to a domestic violence scene where a person believed to be intoxicated on unknown substances was pointing a gun at people. Police got into a shootout and the man is dead. A bystander is injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wave3.com/2023/12/15/1-dead-1-critically-injured-portland-neighborhood-police-shooting/

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/lmpd-police-bodycam-domestic-hostage-situation-louisville-shooting-john-robinson-jr-killed/417-35276827-afd9-4ad6-a318-42c3595770c8

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/louisville-police-release-body-camera-footage-of-deadly-hostage-situation-in-portland-neighborhood/article_e258a12a-a07c-11ee-a400-d72e8333c2a5.html

Tony Cox

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/14/2023

Location : N Astor+N Pike

City : Pontiac

County : Oakland

State : Michigan

Agency : Oakland County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Oakland County deputies chased a vehicle that did not stop. Police attacked the vehicle by PIT maneuver. The driver stopped and allegedly got out with a gun. Police shot and killed him. Police did not say why they chased him. It appears that he had no gun. Police are stonewalling, not providing family with answers. Police released a single still shot, no video. Tony Cox had always told his sister that he feared dying at the hands of police. An eyewitness said he was shot in his back multiple times and was apparently not holding anything.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2023/12/14/man-dead-after-police-involved-shooting-in-pontiac/

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/12/14/oakland-county-sheriffs-deputies-shoot-kill-man-in-pontiac/

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/12/18/family-wants-answers-in-fatal-shooting-of-man-by-oakland-county-sheriffs-deputies/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/14/2023

Location : Holmes+Leonard

City : Whitehaven

County : Shelby

State : Tennessee

Agency : Memphis PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Memphis PD chased a white Infinity they believed was possibly tied to a shooting days prior. The car fled and crashed into a parked car at Holmes and Leonard, hitting a female pedestrian, killing her. The chase continued util it hit a squad car and stopped. Three people were injured. This crash was the second chase fatality in Memphis in the last 30 days. Memphis changed its pursuit policy recently and it is questioned whether this chase represented an emergency allowing for chases and if this chase was approved by a supervisor. Police are not taking questions at this time.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7oEE6Ddx18

John Robinson Jr. 2 of 2

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/14/2023

Location : 400 block of 24th St

City : Louisville

County : Jefferson

State : Kentucky

Agency : Louisville Metro PD

Officer(s) : Shaine Edmondson, Jeffrey Goldman

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during domestic violence hostage call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Louisville Metro PD were called to a domestic violence scene where a person believed to be intoxicated on unknown substances was pointing a gun at people. Police got into a shootout and the man is dead. A bystander is injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wave3.com/2023/12/15/1-dead-1-critically-injured-portland-neighborhood-police-shooting/

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/lmpd-police-bodycam-domestic-hostage-situation-louisville-shooting-john-robinson-jr-killed/417-35276827-afd9-4ad6-a318-42c3595770c8

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/louisville-police-release-body-camera-footage-of-deadly-hostage-situation-in-portland-neighborhood/article_e258a12a-a07c-11ee-a400-d72e8333c2a5.html

Kent Edwards

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/14/2023

Location : 206 Eldridge St

City : New York

County : New York

State : New York

Agency : NYPD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

NYPD attempted to arrest Kent Edwards whom they called a violent sex offender. He locked himself into a Manhattan apartment and attacked a police drone with a broom. He fired shots at police and after a standoff when he opened the door, police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://nypost.com/2023/12/14/metro/man-wanted-in-shooting-outside-nyc-bar-killed-after-firing-at-cops-during-hours-long-standoff/

Jose Pena

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/14/2023

Location : Mango Ave+Foothill Blvd

City : Fontana

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during foot chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man was allegedly carrying a gun and running from police. Police shot and killed him after the situation “escalated” per police who did not explain the escalation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-open-fire-on-suspect-in-fontana-parking-lot/

https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article283080288.html

Payton Lawrence

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/14/2023

Location : Faithon P. Lucas Blvd+ Cartwright Rd

City : Mesquite

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Mesquite PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during stolen vehicle investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mesquite PD were investigating a stolen vehicle when they came to a convenience store on Faithon P. Lucas Boulevard and Cartwright Road in South Mesquite. The police narrative states that they encountered six men and got into a shootout. One of the men was killed by police. Lawrence’s father states that he feels this shooting was the result of mistaken identity.

Mesquite PD released BWC footage which is linked below which shows an officer placing himself directly in front of the rolling vehicle, not the vehicle aiming for him. He fired several close-range fatal shots at Lawrence who makes no visible effort to threaten the shooter officer. The family has hired a lawyer.

SOURCE LINKS :

Bodycam Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XisvvOK3uGg

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/one-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-mesquite/3411761/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/13/2023

Location : 4th Street NW

City : Los Ranchos

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Bernalillo County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A suicidal man in mental health crisis appeared at a fire station, sat in a vehicle with a gun and said he wanted to kill himself. Bernalillo County deputies took up chase until he crashed at 4th Street. They sent drones and K9s after him. SWAT shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/shelter-in-place-issued-in-los-ranchos/45814694

Martin Howard Crawford

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/13/2023

Location : RCSO HQ

City : Cool Ridge

County : Raleigh

State : West Virginia

Agency : Raleigh County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Suicide in holding cell during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A suicidal man locked himself into a room with a propane tank and started releasing propane when he felt threatened by approaching police. He was arrested and put in a holding cell at the police station where he used his clothing to hang himself. It does not appear that he received any mental health care during his crisis.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wave3.com/2023/12/15/1-dead-1-critically-injured-portland-neighborhood-police-shooting/

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/lmpd-police-bodycam-domestic-hostage-situation-louisville-shooting-john-robinson-jr-killed/417-35276827-afd9-4ad6-a318-42c3595770c8

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/louisville-police-release-body-camera-footage-of-deadly-hostage-situation-in-portland-neighborhood/article_e258a12a-a07c-11ee-a400-d72e8333c2a5.html

William C. Barber II

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/13/2023

Location : 2700 block of Lincoln

City : St. Albans

County : Kanawha

State : West Virginia

Agency : St. Albans PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

St. Albans PD were called to a domestic disturbance to the 2700 block of Lincoln Avenue 12/13/2023 and found a man walking toward them with a knife. Police shot and killed him. So far, no video or eyewitness statements can be found to compare to the official narrative.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wchstv.com/news/local/dispatchers-said-one-person-shot-in-st-albans

https://www.wsaz.com/2023/12/14/mans-name-released-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/13/2023

Location : Georgia + Henderson

City : Wheaton

County : Montgomery

State : Maryland

Agency : Montgomery County PD

Officer(s) : Jeffrey Brewer, Aaron Bachofsky, Andrew Synan, Kevin Martinez, Michael Chatlin, Antonio Ruiz

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Montgomery PD stopped a juvenile. Some sort of incident occurred causing the juvenile to try to flee from the traffic stop. Police chased the vehicle that refused a traffic stop until the vehicle crashed into first a police cruiser, then another vehicle. The driver was killed. He was a juvenile and for this reason, police withheld his identity. All 4 passengers were injured as well. Police released no more information and it is unknown whether the chase had been authorized and permissible by Maryland pursuit policies.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/1-killed-4-hurt-in-crash-with-vehicle-fleeing-traffic-stop-in-montgomery-county/3494258/

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/juvenile-killed-police-chase-crash-wheaton-body-camera-footage-released/65-7ea9344d-951c-40d0-aebf-ca0a0bc4f34f

Deon W. Watson

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/13/2023

Location : Dixie Highway

City : Bridgeport Township

County : Saginaw

State : Michigan

Agency : Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Michigan trooper arrived to arrest a 51-year-old man for multiple warrants. Police claim he threatened them with a gun. They shot and killed him. One trooper was injured and is expected to recover.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wnem.com/2023/12/13/msp-trooper-injured-bridgeport-twp-shooting/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/deon-watson

Delwyn Jewvany Pinto

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/12/2023

Location : 4000 block of N. 23rd St

City : McAllen

County : Hidalgo

State : Texas

Agency : McAllen PD

Officer(s) : Manuel Puente

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Delwyn Jewvany Pinto was believed to have stabbed a man. Police located him and state that he was holding a knife. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/pd-suspect-in-stabbing-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/

Kenneth Wayne Raulerson

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/12/2023

Location : 132 W. Prairie St

City : Center Hill

County : Sumter

State : Florida

Agency : Sumter County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Sumter County deputies tried to serve an arrest warrant on Kenneth Wayne Raulerson for child molestation. He had made comments that he would not be taken alive and came out of the house with a rifle. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/12/12/man-shot-killed-after-opening-fire-on-sumter-county-deputies-sheriffs-office-says/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/12/2023

Location : Mt. Moriah+I-240

City : Memphis

County : Shelby

State : Tennessee

Agency : Memphis PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Shelby County SO tried to make a traffic stop. A truck drove away. Police began chasing and the vehicle made a U-turn and crashed into oncoming traffic. The driver was killed. Two people were rescued from the third-party vehicle in critical condition and their survival is unknown. Police did not say if anything reasons besides refusal of traffic stop were their reasons for the deadly chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wreg.com/news/local/suspect-killed-in-crash-after-fleeing-from-shelby-county-deputy/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/12/2023

Location : 800 block of South Cicero Ave

City : Chicago Lawndale

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago PD, Vehicular Hijacking Task Force

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian chased by police killed by vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 24-year-old man was being chase by the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force who tried to make an “investigatory stop” while looking for stolen cars when the man fled on foot. A vehicle hit and killed him and the vehicle fled.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/pedestrian-hit-by-car-crash-chicago-police-lawndale/14173704/

Shane Miller

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/12/2023

Location : Hwy 121

City : Fort Worth

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Fort Worth PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A burglar alarm went off in a business. When Fort Worth PD arrived, they saw a man fleeing toward an embankment. The man and police engaged in a shootout. The man was found with a gunshot wound to his head. Police allege he committed suicide during the shootout.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/burglary-suspect-dies-by-suicide-after-shootout-with-fort-worth-police/3410624/

Jessie Lee Knox

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/12/2023

Location : The Nations

City : Nashville

County : Davidson

State : Tennessee

Agency : Nashville PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Nashville officer saw a pickup truck missing a license plate and escalated a chase that ended in a crash head-on into a utility pole. The passenger Jessie Lee Knox was killed. It was his 43rd birthday and according to police, he died because of a missing license plate and being a passenger in a car with this minor violation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsmv.com/2023/12/12/police-investigating-fatal-crash-nations/

Kevin Ray Mills

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/12/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Brownfield

County : Gaines

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Parks and Wildlife

Officer(s) : Ocvers

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by game warden for unclear reasons

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Texas Parks and Wildlife warden chased a vehicle for undisclosed reasons. The officer claimed the man stopped and “charged” them, causing them to shoot and kill the man. It is unknown whether the man had been armed or a danger to the warden.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wave3.com/2023/12/15/1-dead-1-critically-injured-portland-neighborhood-police-shooting/

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/lmpd-police-bodycam-domestic-hostage-situation-louisville-shooting-john-robinson-jr-killed/417-35276827-afd9-4ad6-a318-42c3595770c8

https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/louisville-police-release-body-camera-footage-of-deadly-hostage-situation-in-portland-neighborhood/article_e258a12a-a07c-11ee-a400-d72e8333c2a5.html

Gerald Battaglia

Age :75

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/11/2023

Location : 113 Topic Dr

City : Monroe

County : Ouachita

State : Louisiana

Agency : Union Parish, Ouachita Parish, SWAT

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Union Parish Sheriff and Ouachita Parish Sheriff started a joint arrest of a man wanted for questioning of a shooting. When they arrived at his house, he allegedly set the house on fire. SWAT alleges he shot at them and they shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.knoe.com/2023/12/11/suspect-union-parish-homicide-dies-monroe-home-officer-involved-shooting/

Darren Evans

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 12/11/2023

Location : Lucky Eagle Casino

City : Chehalis

County : Thurston

State : Washington

Agency : Chehalis Tribal Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation was seen inside of a Thurston County casino. Thurston County deputies and Chehalis Tribal Police shot and killed the man. Police did not say if he was armed or a threat to police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://komonews.com/news/local/deputies-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-inside-thurston-county-casino-crime-criminal-gambling-crime-closed-injuries-investigation-sheriffs-office

https://www.chronline.com/stories/coroners-office-identifies-murder-suspect-killed-at-lucky-eagle-casino-as-yelm-resident,330837?

Byron David Scheuring

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/11/2023

Location : W Coal St

City : Shenandoah

County : Schuykill

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Shenandoah Pd, Mahanoy City PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed while breaking into uninhabited home

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Shenandoah and Mahanoy PD were called to an alleged burglary of an unoccupied dwelling, state they saw a man with a knife inside and shot and killed him. Awaiting bodycam or any available evidence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox56.com/news/local/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-12-11-2023

https://www.mcall.com/2023/12/11/police-shoot-kill-person-who-lunged-at-officer-with-knife-at-schuylkill-county-home-officials-say/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/11/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Benson Park Rd

County : Pottawatamie

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Tecumseh PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tecumseh PD chased a vehicle until it hit a tree and rolled over. The driver was not able to be freed for 3 hours and was found dead inside. It is unknown why police conducted this fatal chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kfor.com/news/local/one-dead-after-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash/

https://www.newson6.com/story/6576f734b3e950064f8820bc/driver-dies-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-crash-in-pottawattamie-county

Darvet Brown

Age :35

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 12/11/2023

Location : 200 block of E. 21st St

City : San Bernardino

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Darvet Brown was suffering a mental health crisis and allegedly pointed a gun at a toddler. Police were called and she intermittently pointed a gun at them, herself and the child. Police shot and killed her.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-shoot-kill-armed-woman-who-pointed-gun-at-toddler/

Ian Anzer

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/11/2023

Location : Silver Pines

City : Sandy

County : Salt Lake

State : Utah

Agency : Sandy PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

US Marshals showed up at a senior facility where Ian Anzer’s mother lived to arrest him on outstanding warrants. They found him in a vehicle and shot and killed him. The family questions the police narrative.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ksltv.com/605533/family-of-sandy-man-shot-by-police-question-the-events-before-his-death/

Qian Adams

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/11/2023

Location : Liberty Street and West Bear Street

City : Syracuse

County : Onondaga

State : New York

Agency : Syracuse Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police cruiser while riding bicycle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Qian Adams was riding an electric bike when an officer attempted to make a turn and hit and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2023/12/family-mourns-syracuse-man-who-was-on-bike-and-killed-by-officers-patrol-car.html

https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/man-on-electric-bike-hit-and-killed-by-syracuse-police-patrol-car/

Michael Tristan Johnson

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/11/2023

Location : 8219 I-30

City : Little Rock

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : Little Rock PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Little Rock PD were called to a disturbance in the parking lot of the Days Inn, found a man with a gun and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kark.com/crime/little-rock-police-investigating-monday-afternoon-shooting-at-days-inn-hotel-on-i-30/

https://www.kark.com/crime/little-rock-police-release-names-of-officers-involved-in-deadly-motel-shooting/

https://www.littlerock.gov/media/20263/ois-december-report.pdf

Eric Miller

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/11/2023

Location : Southfield Freeway

City : Detroit

County : Wayne

State : Michigan

Agency : Detroit PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Detroit PD attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop and a chase ensued, escalating speeds and ending when the fleeing vehicle crashed into a third vehicle, killing the 59-year-old third party driver.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/innocent-driver-killed-after-suspect-flees-msp-loses-control-and-flips-vehicle

Wesley Adam Wells

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/11/2023

Location : Northeast Midland

City : Midland

County : Midland

State : Texas

Agency : Texas DPS

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after assault

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Wesley Wells allegedly assaulted someone. Texas DPS arrived and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yourbasin.com/news/dps-confirms-man-involved-in-officer-involved-shooting-has-died/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/10/2023

Location : US-301

City : Tampa

County : Hillsborough

State : Florida

Agency : Hillsborough County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party motorcyclist killed by speeding police vehicle chasing someone else

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Hillsborough County deputy with his lights allegedly activated was driving at unknown speeds south on US-301 trying to make a traffic stop on a vehicle when a motorcycle driving northbound on US-301 when the collision occurred, killing the motorcyclist. From what little information is available so far, it was stated that the officer attempted a turn onto Ayersworth in pursuit of someone across the path of the motorcycle but more information is needed what occurred. The event was not a simple traffic collision but the result of a third-party motorist being killed in a crash with a Hillsborough deputy who was involved in another pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/motorcyclist-killed-after-crashing-into-hillsborough-deputys-vehicle-during-traffic-stop/

https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2023/12/10/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-with-florida-deputy-attempting-to-stop-other-vehicle/

David Dinzy Rearden

Age :85

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/10/2023

Location : US-25

City : Greenwood

County : Greenwood

State : South Carolina

Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

South Carolina Highway Patrol chased a motorist at high speed until he ran into a Jeep and then a 2023 Lincoln driven by 85-year-old bystander/third party motorist David Rearden. Rearden died in the hospital from injuries. South Carolina State Patrol did not state why they undertook the high-risk chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/sc-man-killed-crash-truck-154913216.html

Juan Carlos Alvear Carillo 2 of 2

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/10/2023

Location :

City : Elizabeth

County : Union

State : New Jersey

Agency : Elizabeth PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Elizabeth PD were sent to a “shots fired” call and began chasing a vehicle they felt to be responsible, escalated the chase until it crashed into a third party motorist, killing Ysabel Gonzalez Morales and Juan Carlos Alvear Carillo in a taxi.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/update-attorney-generals-office-probes-crash-involving-police-pursuit-killed-two-elizabeth

Ysabel Gonzalez Martinez 1 of 2

Age :63

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/10/2023

Location :

City : Elizabeth

County : Union

State : New Jersey

Agency : Elizabeth PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Elizabeth PD were sent to a “shots fired” call and began chasing a vehicle they felt to be responsible, escalated the chase until it crashed into a third party motorist, killing Ysabel Gonzalez Morales and Juan Carlos Alvear Carillo in a taxi.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/update-attorney-generals-office-probes-crash-involving-police-pursuit-killed-two-elizabeth

Michael Antonio Cobb Jr.

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/10/2023

Location : Lakeview+Highland St

City : Spalding

County : Griffin

State : Georgia

Agency : Spalding County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call on Lakeview and Highland Street. Police shot and killed a person and did not give more information. Updates will be posted as they become available.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news.yahoo.com/suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-104158942.html

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/spalding-county/23-year-old-who-ran-deputies-after-shooting-spalding-co-home-shot-death-gbi-says/BSE76POIY5FBTAWNCNMYBGSLCE/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 12/09/2023

Location : 1200 Tripoli Trail

City : Grand Prairie

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Grand Prairie PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Grand Prairie PD were called to a domestic violence call on 1200 Tripoli Trail. Police allege that a victim of domestic violence broke the front window of the home and fled and that a female with a gun chased after the fleeing person. Police shot and killed the woman.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/family-violence-call-leads-to-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-grand-prairie/3408105/

Jason Norris

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/09/2023

Location : Mentor Green Mobile Estates

City : Mentor

County : Lake

State : Ohio

Agency : Mentor PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Alleged suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jason Norris allegedly shot and killed 3 people in Mentor Green Mobile Estates. Police arrived, engaged him in a shootout and he died. Police allege he died from his own bullet.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/lake-county/mentor-police-bodycam-footage-mobile-home-park-shooting-4-dead-including-suspect/95-1e9a4dfb-9f4e-439f-b6a3-46b4661633c3

Ken’Deris Lawrence

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/09/2023

Location : AC Steele Park

City : Shreveport

County : Caddo Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Shreveport PD

Officer(s) : Patrick McConell, Anthony Visciotti, and Brent Outz

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Killed by police taser during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Shreveport PD did night time patrols and found Ken’Deris Lawrence on a bicycle, found him “suspicious”, chased and tased him. He died. Officer Visciotti had shot and killed Joseph Taylor, 33, in April and was just cleared for that killing one week before being centrally involved in the death of Ken’Deris Lawrence. Visciotti had just been cleared to return back to work days before killing Ken’Deris Lawrence. In 2021, Officer Visciotti shot and injured Devin R. Ned and was appointed Hero of the Year 2021.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksla.com/2023/12/21/shreveport-officers-involved-tasing-death-man-ac-steere-park-identified/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/kenderis-lawrence

Ray Garcia

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/09/2023

Location : Buena Vista St near SW 19th

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio Park Police

Officer(s) : Juan Cardona

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

San Antonio Park Police were called to a domestic fight between a man and a woman. Police state that the man ran away and jumped a fence with police chasing after him. Police fired several taser rounds at him and allege that he reached for an officer’s gun. They shot and killed him. He is believed to have been unarmed and the “reaching for officer’s gun” narrative has so far not been able to be verified by video or eyewitness accounts. The family claims that they are given little information and demand to see the bodycam video.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/police-investigate-west-side-officer-involved-shooting-san-antonio-texas-evidence-witnesses-street-detectives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lf7nLS3VJY