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John Rector

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/13/2024

Location : Best Western at 200 S. McDowell Blvd

City : Petaluma

County : Sonoma

State : California

Agency : SWAT, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Petaluma Police Department

Officer(s) : Nicholas Dellia

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 12, 2024, law enforcement officers from the Santa Rosa Police Department, Petaluma Police Department, and the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office SWAT team engaged in a standoff at the Best Western motel located at 200 S. McDowell Blvd in Petaluma. The subject, identified as 55-year-old John Rector, was wanted for felony domestic violence, felony vehicle pursuit, felony arson, and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.
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Officers attempted to serve arrest and search warrants, during which Rector barricaded himself in a motel room, made threats against officers, and discharged his firearm multiple times. After hours of negotiation and the deployment of tear gas, officers heard a muffled gunshot from within the room. Upon entry, they found Rector with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries on March 15, 2024.
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No officers or civilians were injured during the incident. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is conducting a full death investigation to determine the exact manner and cause of death.
CBS NEWS
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/domestic-violence-suspect-in-standoff-with-police-in-petaluma-motel-room-died-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://www.ksro.com/2024/03/13/standoff-at-petaluma-motel-ends-with-suspect-shooting-himself/
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/domestic-violence-suspect-in-critical-condition-following-santa-rosa-police-standoff/

John Drozd

Age :67

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/12/2024

Location : 300 block of N. Tustin Street

City : Orange

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Orange Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 12, 2024, at approximately 11:18 AM, 67-year-old John Drozd was crossing the 300 block of N. Tustin Street in Orange, California, when he was fatally struck by a vehicle involved in a high-speed police chase conducted by the Orange Police Department. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was apprehended shortly thereafter. The Orange Police Department is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/orange-pedestrian-killed-dui-suspect-leads-police-in-chase/14517847/

Ryan Mitchell

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/12/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Ripley

County : Mason

State : Kentucky

Agency : Ohio State Police, Ripley Police Department

Officer(s) : Caleb Savage

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ripley, Ohio officer Caleb Savage chased Ryan Mitchell from Ohio into Kentucky and hunted him until he crashed. When the vehicle crashed, Mitchell died and the officer fled the scene without rendering aid. The officer resigned from the Ripley PD and has so far been indicted for charges of reckless homicide, failure to render aid and leaving the scene of an accident. Officer Caleb Savage was charged with reckless homicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/news/ohio-cop-pursuing-man-ky-013708222.html

Roosevelt Overton, Jr.

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/12/2024

Location : 26800 Block of I-45

City : Montgomery

County : Montgomery

State : Texas

Agency : Sgt. Jason Campbell, Devin Inocencio, Adan Lopez, Julio Luna, Finner

Officer(s) : Devin Inocencio

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police arrived at a liquor store where Roosevelt Overton Jr. was robbing the business. Police allege that he had a gun and they shot and killed him. A total of six officers all opened fire on him. The sheriff withheld the bodycam video for undisclosed reasons.

This was the fourth fatal shooting for Officer Devin Inocencio who previously also killed Dontel Thompson, Charion Lockett and a 52-y/o unnamed victim. Officer Inocencio was cleared for all 4 killings and was back on patrol in April of 2024.

The highly contested shooting of Charion Lockett is described in the link enclosed

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kbtx.com/2024/03/12/suspect-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-montgomery-county/

https://www.courthousenews.com/buoyed-by-fifth-circuit-win-family-of-houston-man-shot-by-police-demand-justice/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GlEsF1bCkc

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/12/2024

Location : Encinal Cemetery

City : Encinal

County : LaSalle

State : Texas

Agency : Encinal Police Department, CBP Border Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash as part of Operation Lone Star

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

CBP Border patrol chased a semi full of undocumented migrants until the semi crashed at a cemetery, killing 2 migrants. 16 more were arrested.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.crossroadstoday.com/news/16-undocumented-people-apprehended-and-2-found-dead-following-police-pursuit-in-texas/article_4eab6c76-e0c0-11ee-859b-6bb4dc01add1.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/12/2024

Location : Encinal Cemetery

City : Encinal

County : LaSalle

State : Texas

Agency : Encinal Police Department, CBP Border Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash as part of Operation Lone Star

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

CBP Border patrol chased a semi full of undocumented migrants until the semi crashed at a cemetery, killing 2 migrants. 16 more were arrested. These deaths were caused by Operation Lone Star.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.crossroadstoday.com/news/16-undocumented-people-apprehended-and-2-found-dead-following-police-pursuit-in-texas/article_4eab6c76-e0c0-11ee-859b-6bb4dc01add1.html

Edward Brooks

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/12/2024

Location : 2200 block of East Nelson Avenue near Civic Center Drive and Carey Avenue

City : North Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : North Las Vegas Police Department

Officer(s) : Kevin Calderon, Kenneth Townley

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after triple homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

North Las Vegas Police were sent to a “shots fired” call and encountered a man with a gun. Police shot and killed him. They then discovered that 3 women and a dog had been shot to death in an apartment by the man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/03/12/north-las-vegas-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-near-carey-civic-center/

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/03/13/coroner-identifies-suspect-killed-north-las-vegas-officer-involved-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/12/2024

Location : S. 9th Street and Humboldt Avenue

City : Sheboygan

County : Sheboygan

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Sheboygan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 52-year-old man for reasons unknown fired a shot at a 31-year-old man, injuring his face. SWAT were called and a lengthy standoff ensued while the man had locked himself into the home. Police made forcible entry and heard a gunshot. The man had committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/neighbors-react-to-hours-long-standoff-after-shooting-in-sheboygan

https://www.wbay.com/2024/03/13/sheboygan-authorities-ask-public-avoid-area-s-9th-st-humboldt-ave/

Adam Ulrich

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/11/2024

Location : 9th Street near Grove Avenue

City : Upland

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Upland Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 11, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., an Upland police officer observed a vehicle traveling west on 9th Street near Grove Avenue without a front license plate. When the officer attempted a traffic stop, the driver accelerated, reaching speeds up to 100 mph. The officer allegedly did not pursue but alerted other units. The vehicle was later spotted entering downtown Upland, where the driver lost control at the intersection of 9th Street and 2nd Avenue, crashing into a tree near a gazebo. The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire, and the driver, identified as 35-year-old Adam Ulrich of Victorville, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. Two officers sustained minor burn injuries during the incident. The Upland Police Department is handling the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/inland_empire_news/man-is-killed-in-traffic-collision-in-upland-on-march-11/article_0fec5b1e-e0a0-11ee-a860-2f87b3b5220e.html

https://rtmlawfirm.com/tragic-crash-in-downtown-upland-results-in-fatality-and-injuries-upland-ca/

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/inland_empire_news/man-is-killed-in-traffic-collision-in-upland-on-march-11/article_0fec5b1e-e0a0-11ee-a860-2f87b3b5220e.html https://rtmlawfirm.com/tragic-crash-in-downtown-upland-results-in-fatality-and-injuries-upland-ca/chase crash

Cristhian Felipe Salinas Castillo

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/11/2024

Location : 14700 block of Callard Court

City : Chapel Run

County : Montgomery

State : Texas

Agency : Conroe Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Conroe Police arrived at a domestic violence call, found a man with a gun abusing a woman and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cw39.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-conroe-leaves-a-man-dead/

https://www.aol.com/letter-carrier-robberies-continue-us-112542399.html

Jody Lyn Lewis

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/11/2024

Location : Albert Pike Car Wash, 2000 Albert Pike Road

City : Hot Springs

County : Garland

State : Arkansas

Agency : Hot Springs Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 11, 2024, Hot Springs police initiated a traffic stop on Jody Lyn Lewis. After stopping the vehicle, Lewis exited and engaged in a shootout with officers. The officers returned fire, fatally shooting Lewis. The incident prompted an investigation by the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (ASP-CID).
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The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.hotsr.com/news/2024/mar/11/officer-suspect-shot-during-traffic-stop-on/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/11/2024

Location : I-35

City : Temple

County : Bell

State : Texas

Agency : DPS

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : 2 people killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

DPS in Temple were chasing a car believed to be stolen until it crashed, ejecting 2 people who died. A third person was in critical condition with unknown outcome.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcentv.com/article/traffic/stolen-car-crash-march-11-2024/500-8dc93342-03f2-4398-9513-1858e10292d1

Name Not Disclosed

Age :16

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/11/2024

Location : I-35

City : Temple

County : Bell

State : Texas

Agency : DPS

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : 2 people killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

DPS in Temple were chasing a car believed to be stolen until it crashed, ejecting 2 people who died. A third person was in critical condition with unknown outcome.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcentv.com/article/traffic/stolen-car-crash-march-11-2024/500-8dc93342-03f2-4398-9513-1858e10292d1

Name Not Disclosed\

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/11/2024

Location : Doniphan Drive and Redd Road

City : El Paso

County : El Paso

State : Texas

Agency : DPS

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : 2 people killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A vehicle failed to stop for a traffic stop for a traffic violation and was chased into a fatal wreck by DPS. Two people died and 4 more were sent to the hospital. A deliberate PIT maneuver performed by police was blamed for the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktsm.com/news/crash-closes-all-lanes-on-doniphan-before-redd-rd/

https://cbs4local.com/newsletter-daily/pit-maneuver-during-texas-dps-pursuit-led-to-deadly-crash-on-doniphan-drive-el-paso-redd-road-department-of-public-safety-operation-lone-star

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/11/2024

Location : Doniphan Drive and Redd Road

City : El Paso

County : El Paso

State : Texas

Agency : DPS

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : 2 people killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A vehicle failed to stop for a traffic stop for a traffic violation and was chased into a fatal wreck by DPS. Two people died and 4 more were sent to the hospital. A deliberate PIT maneuver performed by police was blamed for the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktsm.com/news/crash-closes-all-lanes-on-doniphan-before-redd-rd/

https://cbs4local.com/newsletter-daily/pit-maneuver-during-texas-dps-pursuit-led-to-deadly-crash-on-doniphan-drive-el-paso-redd-road-department-of-public-safety-operation-lone-star

Jesus Mendivil

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : Richey Blvd, near East Fort Lowell Rd and North Dodge Blvd

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

ucson Police engaged Jesus Mendivil in a pursuit following a domestic violence incident. Mendivil eventually barricaded himself in a vehicle, allegedly firing at officers. SWAT responded, and after unsuccessful negotiations, they moved to breach the vehicle. During the standoff, Mendivil died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team is overseeing the investigation into the events surrounding the confrontation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgun9.com/news/community-inspired-journalism/midtown-news/swat-team-on-scene-of-hostage-situation-on-tucsons-northside
https://www.kold.com/2024/03/22/authorities-identify-man-who-died-following-hours-long-standoff-tucson/
https://www.outkick.com/culture/tucson-police-swat-shooting-video

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : Touhy Avenue and Lee Street

City : Des Plaines

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Des Plaines Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/10/2024, Des Plaines Police responded to a report of a suicidal individual barricaded in a vehicle at the intersection of Touhy Avenue and Lee Street. Officers observed 55-year-old Scott MacDonald inside the vehicle, armed with a handgun.
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A SWAT team was deployed to the scene. The team established a perimeter around the vehicle and used a loudspeaker to communicate with MacDonald. Despite attempts to negotiate, MacDonald ended the communication and a gunshot was heard from the vehicle. Officers entered the vehicle and discovered MacDonald deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The incident remains under investigation by the Des Plaines Police Department. The identities of the officers involved have not been publicly disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/ILDESPLAINES/2024/03/12/file_attachments/2810919/Press%20Release%20%28Armed%20Barricaded%20Subject%20in%20a%20Vehicle%20UPDATE%29.pdf
https://patch.com/illinois/arlingtonheights/suicidal-person-barricades-self-vehicle-des-plaines-pd

Justin Wade Hancock

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : SH 11 + I-10

City : McCamey

County : Upton

State : Texas

Agency : Sutton County Sheriff’s office, Pecos County Sheriff’s Office, Texas DPS

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after escaping from jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Justin Hancock escaped from a county jail. Police followed him, placed stop sticks, disabling the car. He tried to carjack a vehicle and was shot and killed by police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/crime/texas-dps-confirms-identity-of-sutton-county-inmate-who-escaped-from-jail/513-fb3a0b7d-beef-4c95-96b8-f9797b8a14e0

Jose G. Gonzalez-Gutierrez

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : 80000 block of County Road 681

City : Van Buren County

County : Van Buren

State : Michigan

Agency : Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 10, 2024, at approximately 1:14 a.m., a Van Buren County Sheriff's deputy observed a white 2003 Toyota Camry speeding eastbound on Territorial Road in Keeler Township. The deputy escalated a chase, and the 27-year-old driver, Jose Gonzalez-Gutierrez, did not stop. The chase continued on County Road 681 for approximately 3.5 miles, with speeds reaching near 100 mph. Police alleged that they "momentarily lost sight of the vehicle" and immediately came upon the Camry, which had collided off the road into a tree in the 66000 block of County Road 681 in Lawrence Township. Gonzalez-Gutierrez was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the crash site.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality: Jose G. Gonzalez-Gutierrez

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/south-mi/van-buren/sheriff-driver-dies-after-crashing-into-tree-during-van-buren-co-chase
https://www.woodtv.com/news/van-buren-county/deputies-man-killed-in-crash-after-chase/

Cole Jackson Hughes

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : 200 block of East Beardsley Avenue

City : Oildale

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Kern County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Nicholas Rocha

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/10/2024, at approximately 1:10 p.m., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call at the 200 block of East Beardsley Avenue in Oildale. The individual, 53-year-old Cole Jackson Hughes, was reported by his wife to be armed with a gun and an ax. Upon arrival, deputies found Hughes in the front yard holding what appeared to be a rifle. They issued verbal commands for over 20 minutes to de-escalate the situation.
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Hughes raised the weapon toward the deputies, prompting Deputy Nicholas Rocha to fire, striking Hughes. The weapon was later determined to be an unloaded pellet rifle. Hughes was transported to Kern Medical, where he died on 03/11/2024. A Critical Incident Review Board determined the use of force was within department policy. The case has been forwarded to the District Attorney's office for further review.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kget.com/ois/man-shot-killed-by-deputies-in-oildale-had-pellet-rifle-wife-said-he-had-a-gun/
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/bakersfield-man-dies-a-day-after-deputy-involved-shooting-in-oildale-identified-east-beardsley-avenue-kern-county-sheriffs-office-california
https://www.kget.com/ois/family-speaks-out-after-man-is-killed-during-officer-involved-shooting-in-oildale/

Rodney Richards

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : McDonald’s Road

City : Breckinridge County

County : Breckinridge

State : Kentucky

Agency : Kentucky State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed in police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Kentucky State Police chased Rodney Richards for undisclosed reasons until he crashed into another vehicle and died. The driver and child passenger of the vehicle hit were both flown to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wave3.com/2024/03/11/man-killed-crash-during-ksp-pursuit-identified-2-still-critical-condition/

https://www.wdrb.com/news/1-dead-2-critically-injured-in-crash-that-ended-kentucky-state-police-pursuit-in-breckinridge/article_4d2bbab8-dfee-11ee-bbf7-47939e96a16b.html

James Johnson

Age :61

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Hybla Valley

County : Fairfax

State : Virginia

Agency : Fairfax County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Fairfax County PD located a car that had been reported stolen and “followed” whereupon the vehicle fled, ran over pedestrian James Johnson, hit a dumpster where it came to a rest. The driver fled.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Woue7QzpkJU

Trinidad Ledesma

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : Waddell and Dysart Roads

City : Surprise

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Surprise Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 3:00 AM on March 10, 2024, officers from the Surprise Police Department responded to a domestic violence call at a residence located at the intersection of Waddell and Dysart Roads in Surprise, Arizona. Upon arrival, officers encountered Trinidad Ledesma, who was allegedly seen with a weapon. The situation escalated, and officers shot and killed Ledesma. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Buckeye Police Department is investigating the incident to ensure an independent review of the circumstances surrounding the use of deadly force.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/03/10/police-shoot-kill-suspect-surprise-after-domestic-violence-call/
https://www.hoodline.com/2024/03/one-dead-in-surprise-police-shooting-following-domestic-violence-incident

Antonio Sessions

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : Atwoods store

City : Paris

County : Lamar

State : Texas

Agency : Paris Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in department store

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man fought with police at an Atwood store and locked himself in a dressing room. When police arrived, he allegedly ran toward the exit, refusing to be questioned. Police engaged him in a fight during which he wrestled the taser from police and pointed it. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kxii.com/2024/03/11/man-shot-killed-by-officer-after-barricading-himself-dressing-room-pointing-taser-cop/

Julian Bryant Martin, Jr.

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Kelly

County : Caldwell Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Caldwell Parish Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by off-duty deputy for personal reasons

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/10/2024, 50-year-old Julian Bryant Martin Jr. was fatally shot in Kelly, Louisiana. Reports indicate that an off-duty deputy with the Caldwell Parish Sheriff’s Office was involved in the shooting.
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Preliminary details suggest the incident was personal in nature and unrelated to official duties. Authorities have not disclosed the circumstances leading to the shooting or the name of the involved deputy.
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The Caldwell Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. Further details, including the motives behind the shooting, remain under review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.knoe.com/news/caldwell-parish-deputy-involved-in-off-duty-shooting/
https://www.theadvocate.com/news/caldwell-parish-sheriff-investigates-shooting-involving-off-duty-deputy/
https://www.ktbs.com/news/local-news/caldwell-parish-off-duty-deputy-fatally-shoots-man/

Joseph Russell

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : Route 16 and Gooseberry Circle

City : Rochester

County : Strafford

State : New Hampshire

Agency : Rochester Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation of vehicle thefts

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

New Hampshire Police confronted Joseph Russell while investigating auto thefts. Russell was hunted down with a K9 and allegedly pulled a weapon and was shot and killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmur.com/article/rochester-nh-police-involved-shooting-joseph-russell/60146257

https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2024/03/12/joseph-russell-autopsy-suspect-shot-multiple-times-rochester/72930343007/

https://www.unionleader.com/news/crime/rochester-man-shot-killed-after-police-pursuit-k-9-takedown-nh-ag-says/article_d29f3944-de69-11ee-967b-a7b1cb042189.html

Justin Michael Strawser

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Mooresville

County : Iredell

State : North Carolina

Agency : Mooresville Police Department, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after committing double homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Two men, ages 22 and 24, were found shot to death and a third critically injured. Police followed the shooter, Justin Michael Strawser, to a second location where he hid. There were children in the home who were released. Police fired tear gas into the home and shot and killed Strawser. He was found wearing a bulletproof vest.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whec.com/national-world/suspect-in-killing-of-2-at-north-carolina-home-dies-in-shootout-with-deputies-authorities-say/

Perry L. Stephens Jr.

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : Dollar General, 1534 US 49

City : Perkinston

County : Stone

State : Mississippi

Agency : Stone County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 10, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a deputy from the Stone County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call at the Dollar General store located at 1543 U.S. 49 in Perkinston, Mississippi.
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Upon arrival, the deputy encountered 52-year-old Perry L. Stephens Jr., who reportedly fired a gun, striking the deputy in the arm. The deputy opened fire, and in the ensuing exchange of bullets, it was not immediately clear who shot Stephens. Authorities "believe" that Stephens died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Autopsy results should have clarified this but were not released by police.
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Additionally, a woman, 44-year-old Kimberly D. Kennedy, was found deceased at the location and is believed to have been shot by Stephens.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlbt.com/2024/03/10/two-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-dollar-general-perkinston/
https://www.wlox.com/2024/03/11/serious-amount-gunfire-investigation-continues-after-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-perkinston/
https://www.wlox.com/video/2024/03/11/ms-public-safety-commissioner-addresses-details-perkinston-officer-involving-shooting/

Ryan Gainer

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/10/2024

Location : Unknown

City : San Bernardino

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino Police Department

Officer(s) : Wyatt Eisenbrey, Brandon Clancy

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 9, 2024, at approximately 4:48 p.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a 911 call reporting that 15-year-old Ryan Gainer, who was on the autism spectrum, was assaulting family members and damaging property at a residence in the 13400 block of Iroquois Road in Apple Valley. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Gainer armed with a 5-foot-long garden tool with a sharp bladed end. According to the department, Gainer raised the tool and charged at the deputies, prompting them to open fire. Gainer was struck by gunfire and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The deputies involved were identified as Wyatt Eisenbrey and Brandon Clancy. The incident is under investigation by the department's Specialized Investigations Division.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/san-bernardino-sheriff-deputy-shooting-apple-valley-teen-garden-tool/3360090/
https://www.kvcrnews.org/2024-03-28/san-bernardino-county-releases-names-of-deputies-involved-in-ryan-gainer-shooting
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/boy-15-shot-and-killed-by-deputies-in-southern-california/

Steven Barlok

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/09/2024

Location : 100 block of South College Road

City : Carolina Beach

County : New Hanover

State : North Carolina

Agency : Carolina Beach Police Department

Officer(s) : Cavin Sydes

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by speeding police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Cavin Sydes of the Carolina Beach PD ran over and killed pedestrian Steven Barlok who was crossing the road when the officer was speeding through. The officer was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle, reckless driving and speeding, according to a news release from the Wilmington Police Department.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/03/14/wilmington-police-one-man-facing-charges-following-pedestrian-death/72975341007/

Juwan Hedreece Dobbins Jr.

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/09/2024

Location : East Loop 338 near Yukon Road

City : Odessa

County : Ector

State : Texas

Agency : Odessa Police Department, Ector County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Odessa PD chased Juwan Dobbins when they discovered he had an open narcotics warrant. County deputies joined the chase that ended when Juwan Dobbins fell off an overpass and rolled his vehicle. He died and a female companion was injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.aol.com/news/vigil-held-2-teen-siblings-002912256.html

Willis Kelvin

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/09/2024

Location : Hwy. 71 and Hwy. 45

City : Sebastian County

County : Sebastian

State : Arkansas

Agency : Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 9, 2024, officers from the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office pursued a vehicle suspected to be stolen. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed, resulting in the death of the driver, Willis Kelvin. The incident prompted an investigation by the Arkansas State Police.
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The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/alma-man-dead-after-crash-in-sebastian-county/
https://www.4029tv.com/article/1-person-dead-after-car-crash-in-fort-smith/60146533

Dgamshed Nematov

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/09/2024

Location : Not Disclosed

City : New York

County : Queens

State : New York

Agency : NYPD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence event

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

NYPD were called to an assault in progress, found a man stabbing his wife and tasered and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx4f6qtEZro

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/queens-police-shooting-stabbing/

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/queens-nypd-shoot-kill-man-knife-rego-park/5208867/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/08/2024

Location : 500 block of S. 8th Street

City : Colorado Springs

County : El Paso

State : Colorado

Agency : Colorado Springs Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/08/2024, officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) initiated a traffic stop in the 500 block of S. 8th Street in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The police reported that the man was shot and killed during the encounter. Details regarding the actions that led up to the shooting have not been disclosed. CSPD has not provided information on whether the individual was armed or the number of shots fired. The identity of the man remains undisclosed at this time. Investigations into the shooting are ongoing, with the CSPD expected to release further updates.
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The Colorado Springs Police Department 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: 12/01/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://coloradosprings.gov/police-department/page/police-blotter
https://gazette.com/news/2024/03/08/officer-involved-shooting-colorado-springs
https://kdvr.com/news/local/colorado-springs-traffic-stop-shooting-03082024

Patrick Flores

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/08/2024

Location : 5200 block of Fishing Bridge

City : Cheyenne

County : Laramie

State : Wyoming

Agency : Cheyenne Police Department

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cheyenne Police were sent on a domestic violence with weapons call. When they arrived, they heard Patrick Flores shooting a gun inside and his wife screaming. Police breached the home and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thecheyennepost.com/news/cheyenne-police-department-officer-involved-shooting-update/article_a40df2de-dfed-11ee-97e7-7b5a8ecd841a.html

Denisse Pilego Roman

Age :15

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/08/2024

Location : Seventh Street and Orange Avenue

City : Long Beach

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Orange Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/08/2024, officers from the Orange Police Department initiated a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle reported as stolen. The chase began in Orange and extended onto the 22 Freeway, reaching speeds over 120 mph. The vehicle, driven by 18-year-old Izaiah Joseph Miranda, entered Long Beach and ran a red light at the intersection of Seventh Street and Orange Avenue, colliding with another vehicle.
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The crash resulted in the death of 15-year-old Denisse Pilego Roman, who was a passenger in the fleeing vehicle. Roman, a resident of Orangewood Children’s Home, suffered critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Miranda fled on foot but was apprehended shortly after.
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The police pursuit and the resulting crash are under investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://orangecountyda.org/press/18-year-old-unlicensed-driver-charged-with-vehicular-manslaughter-for-killing-15-year-old-girl-during-high-speed-pursuit-from-orange-to-long-beach-in-stolen-car/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/o-c-da-charges-18-year-old-in-death-of-girl-killed-during-pursuit-crash/
https://www.larryhparker.com/car-accident-in-orange-15-year-old-girl-fatal/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/08/2024

Location : Intersection of State Route 98 and Aderholt Road

City : Calexico

County : Imperial

State : California

Agency : CBP Border Patrol El Centro Sector

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 8, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector communications center reported a stolen white Dodge Caravan near the California Department of Food and Agriculture Station on Interstate 8 in Winterhaven, California. A Border Patrol agent located the vehicle at the intersection of I-8 and State Route 7 near Calexico and confirmed its stolen status. The agent initiated a traffic stop on SR 7, approximately three-quarters of a mile south of Heber Road. The driver initially complied but then re-entered the vehicle and fled southbound on SR 7, turning west onto State Route 98.
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A Supervisory Border Patrol Agent deployed a Vehicle Immobilization Device (VID) near the intersection of SR 98 and Aderholdt Road, deflating the vehicle's front tires. Despite this, the driver continued westbound until the vehicle crashed. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol and Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility are investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/30/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/driver-dies-crash-following-failure-yield-and-cbp-deployment
https://kyma.com/news/breaking-news/2024/03/13/vehicle-pursuit-leads-to-fatal-car-crash-in-imperial-county/
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/925295/custody-death-calexico-california-march-8-2024-body-worn-camera-video-release
Bodycam Videos:
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/925295/custody-death-calexico-california-march-8-2024-body-worn-camera-video-release

Vincent Correa

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/08/2024

Location : Orchard Avenue

City : Hamilton Township

County : Mercer

State : New Jersey

Agency : Hamilton Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Derek Fiabane, Paul Piromalli

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Hamilton Township PD arrived at a domestic violence call, engaged in a shootout with a man armed with a rifle, and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/orchard-ave-hamilton-nj-officer-hospitalized-after-shot-in-hamilton-township/

Bodycam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKMk6UoiA_Q

Jamon S. Weaver

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/08/2024

Location : TA Truck Stop at 13750 23 Mile Road

City : Effingham

County : Effingham

State : Illinois

Agency : Illinois State Police SWAT team and Crisis Negotiating Team

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/08/2024, Illinois State Police SWAT and Crisis Negotiating Teams responded to a call about a suicidal man at the TA Truck Stop located at 13750 23 Mile Road in Effingham, Illinois. Officers were notified that 33-year-old Jamon S. Weaver was inside his vehicle with a handgun and threatening to harm himself.
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A perimeter was established around the vehicle. Crisis negotiators maintained communication. Weaver disengaged from the conversation. A gunshot was heard from inside the vehicle. Officers forced entry into the vehicle and found him deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wandtv.com/news/one-person-dead-after-a-standoff-in-effingham/article_cb2c86ea-de4f-11ee-8845-77a0f7262b02.html
https://www.effinghamradio.com/2024/03/11/deceased-individual-from-ta-standoff-on-friday-identified/
https://patch.com/michigan/shelby-utica/suspected-shelby-twp-bank-robber-dead-after-8-hour-standoff-police

Andre Lamar Lindsey Jr.

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/08/2024

Location : 48th Street and Van Buren

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Maricopa College Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by campus police after being seen with gun

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 7, 2024, Phoenix police received reports of a man in an SUV pointing a gun at passing vehicles. Maricopa College Police, already in the area, located the vehicle and confronted Andre Lamar Lindsey Jr., who was seen with a gun. During the encounter, one of the campus officers shot and killed Lindsey. No officers were injured during the incident. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is handling the investigation, and the identities of the officers involved have not been released.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/video/2024/03/07/suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-east-phoenix/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/suspect-dead-after-community-college-police-involved-shooting-in-phoenix
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/maricopa-community-college-police-officer-fatally-shoots-suspect-in-phoenix/75-b9e5d52e-59f8-467b-b410-dc22d7c7ba78