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Alfred Martinez

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/12/2024

Location : Buddy Lawrence Drive

City : Corpus Christi

County : Nueces

State : Texas

Agency : Corpus Christi Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in rescue shelter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Corpus Christi PD arrived at a rescue shelter to arrest Alfred Martinez for continued sexual assault of a child. Police allege that he had a gun and they shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/corpus-christi-police-have-not-yet-identified-officer-involved-in-fridays-fatal-shooting/503-38ceeafa-3733-4ec9-934b-15e118fd64d4

McCrae Bowser

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/12/2024

Location : Smoky Crossing Apartment Complex

City : Seymour

County : Sevier

State : Tennessee

Agency : Sevier County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A woman called 911 and reported that her ex-boyfriend was outside of her apartment complex with a gun. Police arrived and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/sevier-county-shooting-january-12-2024/51-83a6fcd5-f2c9-4a7c-aba4-d63e33a75b2a

Stephaun Fair

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/12/2024

Location : Gulf Freeway

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Houston PD chased a vehicle at110 mph until it crashed on the Gulf Freeway, killing Stephaun Fair, injuring two others

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cw39.com/news/local/houston-police-investigates-double-fatal-police-chase-crash-on-gulf-freeway/

https://www.aol.com/news/houston-police-chase-ends-crash-121545220.html

Benjamin Prowell

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Maumelle

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : Maumelle Police Department (MPD), Arkansas State Police (ASP)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 11, 2024, Maumelle Police Department officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in Maumelle, Arkansas. Upon arrival, officers encountered an individual who refused to cooperate with unknown commands. Police escalated a standoff involving MPD and Arkansas State Police, during which police opened fire and killed the man. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation. The Arkansas State Police have taken over the investigation, and their findings will be reviewed by the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/asp-investigate-standoff-maumelle-police-one-dead/91-a961a5df-79a9-4ecd-9381-007409cd61aa
https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/asp-investigating-deadly-standoff-in-maumelle/
https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/one-dead-after-standoff-with-maumelle-police/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jan/11/arkansas-state-police-investigating-fatal-maumelle-standoff/

Charquan Hargrove

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Des Moines

County : Polk

State : Iowa

Agency : Des Moines Police Department (DMPD)

Officer(s) : Officer Brian Stern, Officer Nicholas

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 11, 2024, Des Moines Police Department officers responded to an unknown situation involving Charquan Hargrove. Officers Brian Stern and Nicholas escalated the situation, leading to a standoff during which they opened fire and fatally shot Hargrove. It has not been confirmed whether Hargrove was armed at the time of the shooting. The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing the case, and findings will be forwarded to the Polk County Attorney's Office for further review.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-des-moines-police-shooting-officers-suspect-identified-charquan-hargrove-brian-stern-nicholas/63394889

Gustavo Benitez

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Pixley

County : Tulare

State : California

Agency : Tulare County Sheriff's Office (TCSO)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 11, 2024, Tulare County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in Pixley, California. During the stop, deputies engaged 28-year-old Gustavo Benitez in an altercation. Deputies opened fire and killed him. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, with findings to be reviewed by the Tulare County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc30.com/post/suspect-shot-deputies-during-traffic-stop-tulare-county/15782380/
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/crime/1-dead-after-officer-shots-suspect-in-pixley/

John Farmer

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Chouteau

County : Mayes

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Brent Maner was on a dirt bike being chased by Oklahoma State Patrol. Troopers escalated a chase through downtown Chouteau where the dirt bike being driven by Brent Maner hit and killed pedestrian John Farmer. Police never said what was so urgent about this chase that they conducted it through the high-traffic part of town.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktul.com/news/local/two-dead-after-dirt-bike-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash-in-chouteau-mayes-ohp-john-farmer-brent-maner-chase

Donald Heath Hibbard

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : 3rd and Elm

City : Quincy

County : Adams

State : Illinois

Agency : Quincy Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Matthew Hermsmeier, Officer Gabriel VanderMaiden

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 11, 2024, at approximately 11:51 a.m., Quincy Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 700 block of North 3rd Street. Upon arrival, officers observed 49-year-old Donald H. Hibbard with a handgun tucked in his waistband. Officer Hermsmeier attempted to de-escalate the situation using a TASER™, which was unsuccessful. During a struggle to gain control, Hibbard drew the handgun and fired, striking Officer Hermsmeier in the right upper arm. Officer VanderMaiden, fearing for both officers' lives, drew his service weapon and fired two rounds, fatally wounding Hibbard. Officer Hermsmeier was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Blessing Hospital. Hibbard was transported to the same hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident was investigated by the Illinois State Police, with findings reviewed by the Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office. No charges were filed against the officers involved.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Donald H. Hibbard), 1 injury (Officer Matthew Hermsmeier)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://khqa.com/news/local/no-criminal-charges-for-quincy-police-officers-involved-in-january-shooting
https://khqa.com/news/local/update-in-officer-and-suspect-shooting-at-3rd-and-elm-in-quincy
https://khqa.com/news/local/adams-county-coroners-office-releases-name-of-3rd-and-elm-shooting-subject
https://www.nieburfh.com/obituary/DonaldHeath-Hibbard
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/baylis-man-dies-exchanging-gunfire-police-18604833.php

Name Not Disclosed

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Laredo

County : Webb

State : Texas

Agency : Webb County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Webb County deputy chased a vehicle until it crashed and killed a man. The reason for the chase was not disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/pursuit-south-laredo-ends-fatal-crash-suspect-18604557.php

Carlos Arnoldo Rauda

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : I-40/Galloway exit

City : North Little Rock

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : Arkansas State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 11, 2024, Arkansas State Police shot and killed Carlos Arnoldo Rauda on I-40 near the Galloway exit after he allegedly opened fire on officers. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear.
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The investigation is being led by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jan/11/suspect-killed-after-shooting-at-state-troopers-on-interstate-40-in-north-little-rock/

Garrett Freeman

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : St. Joe Highway and Gates Road

City : Roxand Township

County : Eaton

State : Michigan

Agency : Charlotte Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/11/2024, deputies from the Eaton County Sheriff's Office responded to a report involving Garrett Freeman, a 33-year-old White male, who had allegedly threatened to harm his ex-girlfriend and engage in a shootout with law enforcement. Days earlier, Freeman was reportedly involved in a domestic violence incident in which he rammed his vehicle into his ex-girlfriend's parked car. On the day of the incident, Freeman was located driving toward his ex-girlfriend's home after reportedly issuing threats.
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Deputies attempted to stop Freeman's vehicle, resulting in a brief pursuit that ended near St. Joe Highway and Gates Road in Roxand Township. Deputies forced Freeman's vehicle off the road, immobilizing it. Freeman then exited the vehicle holding a handgun and fired at deputies. Officers opened fire, striking Freeman. He was transported to Sparrow Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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Body camera footage released by the Eaton County Sheriff's Office shows Freeman firing at deputies before they opened fire. Following a review, the Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney ruled the deputies' use of deadly force justified due to the immediate threat Freeman posed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2024/01/11/shooting-police-eaton-county-deputies-charlotte/72196221007/

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2024/01/23/fatal-shooting-id-garrett-freeman-roxand-township-eaton-sheriff/72322791007/

Brent Maner

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Chouteau

County : Mayes

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Brent Maner was on a dirt bike being chased by Oklahoma State Patrol. Troopers escalated a chase through downtown Chouteau where the dirt bike being driven by Brent Maner hit and killed pedestrian John Farmer. Police never said what was so urgent about this chase that they conducted it through the high-traffic part of town.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktul.com/news/local/two-dead-after-dirt-bike-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash-in-chouteau-mayes-ohp-john-farmer-brent-maner-chase

Deiondre Brock

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : Claiborne Bridge

City : New OOrleans Parishrleans

County : Orleans Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/11/2024, deputies from the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office pursued 27-year-old Deiondre Brock to the Claiborne Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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During the standoff, deputies reportedly attempted to negotiate with Brock, who was in a distressed state and armed. Brock disengaged from negotiations and fatally shot himself.
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The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the incident. The names of the officers involved have not been disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nola.com/news/local/deiondre-brock-suicide-police-response-claiborne-bridge/
https://www.fox8live.com/news/local/standoff-on-claiborne-bridge-ends-in-suicide/
https://www.wdsu.com/news/local/police-negotiation-death-on-claiborne-bridge/

John Michael Lewis Jr.

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : East Taylor Street

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 11, 2024, Phoenix police responded to a wellness check near East Taylor Street, following a report of water flowing from a residence. Officers arrived and encountered 43-year-old John Michael Lewis Jr. standing outside. After officers attempted to speak with him, Lewis allegedly pulled out a handgun, pointing it toward the officers, prompting them to retreat. Four gunshots were heard, and soon after, tactical officers arrived to secure the area. Lewis was found deceased inside the house, having sustained at least one gunshot wound. The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and Phoenix Police have not disclosed whether Lewis was shot by officers or if he died from self-inflicted gunfire. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has opened a criminal investigation, while the Phoenix Police Department conducts an internal review to determine whether officers followed proper protocols.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/01/11/police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-east-phoenix-neighborhood/
https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-police-fatal-shooting-john-lewis-jan-11-2024-12522413
https://www.hoodline.com/news/2024/01/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-phoenix

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/10/2024

Location : 3200 block of the Egan Highway

City : Egan

County : Acadia Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/10/2024, deputies from the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident in the 3200 block of the Egan Highway in Egan, Louisiana, involving a male individual.
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Deputies reportedly attempted to negotiate with the individual, who was in a distressed state and armed. The individual disengaged from negotiations and fatally shot himself.
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The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation. The names of the officers involved have not been disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.katc.com/news/acadia-parish-suicide-during-police-response/
https://www.kplctv.com/news/local/acadia-parish-standoff-ends-in-suicide/
https://www.theadvocate.com/news/acadia-parish-man-dies-in-police-standoff/

Dewayne Campbell

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/10/2024

Location : 2503 Appling St

City : Chattanooga

County : Hamilton

State : Tennessee

Agency : Chattanooga Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Chattanooga PD and SWAT surrounded a home to try to arrest Dewayne Campbell who was wanted for a homicide. He committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/chattanooga-police-department-responds-to-standoff-on-appling-street/article_973baa78-b014-11ee-bc2e-d77f97027d60.html

https://www.wdef.com/swat-responds-to-a-scene-and-finds-fugitive-dead/

William Wilson

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/10/2024

Location : 4735 Marconi Avenue

City : Sacramento

County : Sacramento

State : California

Agency : Sacramento Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after firing gun in apartment complex

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/10/2024, Sacramento Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located at 4735 Marconi Avenue in Sacramento, California. William Wilson, 43, was reportedly firing a gun within the complex, prompting police intervention.
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Officers escalated the situation by deploying SWAT units and utilizing a drone to monitor Wilson’s actions. A standoff ensued, during which Wilson allegedly fired his weapon multiple times. As the standoff intensified, police stated that Wilson rushed out of the apartment while pointing a gun. Snipers stationed on the scene fired rifles, killing Wilson.
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Investigations into the incident, including the tactics employed and the use of lethal force, are ongoing and are being conducted by the Sacramento Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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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://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article-sacramento-police-apartment-standoff-shooting/2024/
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-apartment-complex-shooting-swat-standoff/2024/
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-police-drone-swat-snipers-kill-man/2024/

Craig Cousin

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/10/2024

Location : Reisterstown Road

City : Owings Mills

County : Baltimore

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore County Police Department

Officer(s) : Cantrell, Folderauer, Eskins, Marsh

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died in handcuffs and leg restraints during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/10/2024, 41-year-old Craig Cousin died while in custody during an arrest by Baltimore County Police Department officers Cantrell, Folderauer, Eskins, and Marsh on Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills, Maryland. Police were responding to reports of a disturbance involving Cousin when the encounter escalated.
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Officers reportedly placed Cousin in handcuffs and leg restraints during the arrest. Shortly afterward, Cousin experienced a medical emergency and became unresponsive. Emergency medical services were summoned, but Cousin was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Details surrounding the arrest, including whether excessive force or improper restraint techniques were used, remain under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed any additional information about the timeline of events or actions taken by officers during the incident.
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The Baltimore County Police Department is conducting an internal investigation, with findings to be reviewed by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-in-custody-death-owings-mills/46352582

Russell E. Barnett Jr.

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/10/2024

Location : 3300 block of Pflanz Avenue

City : Louisville

County : Jefferson

State : Kentucky

Agency : Louisville Metro Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Louisville Metro Police hunted a stolen car into the vehicle of Russell Barnett at high speed, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/louisville-man-killed-suspect-fleeing-lmpd-officers-coley-stotts-russell-barnett/417-6c446842-911e-46df-9109-0b4c5025a278

Frank Powels

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/10/2024

Location : 600 block of Alter Street

City : Broomfield

County : Broomfield

State : Colorado

Agency : Broomfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Broomfield Police shot and killed someone in the Village Square Apartments in the 700 block of Burank Street on 01/10/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/01/11/broomfield-police-kill-person-shooting/

Carlos Corona

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/10/2024

Location : 750 East Powell Boulevard

City : Gresham

County : Gresham

State : Oregon

Agency : Gresham Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after stabbing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Carlos Corona allegedly stabbed someone at a hotel in Gresham. Gresham Police Department shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kptv.com/2024/01/11/man-shot-killed-by-police-was-act-stabbing-gresham-motel-guest-police-say/

https://www.kptv.com/2024/01/17/police-name-gresham-stabbing-suspect-killed-by-officers/

Alexander Staal

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/10/2024

Location : 800 block of East Prospect Road

City : Oakland Park

County : Broward

State : Florida

Agency : Broward County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 10, 2024, Alexander Staal, 51, was wanted for multiple felony charges involving stalking, breaking in, and battery of a former partner several days prior. Deputies from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office located him in the 800 block of East Prospect Road in Oakland Park, Florida.
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Deputies made numerous attempts to persuade Staal to surrender peacefully. By approximately 2:47 p.m., deputies engaged in action during which they opened fire, killing Staal. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots during the incident, noting that a BMW SUV at the scene was riddled with bullet holes in its windshield. It is unknown whether Staal posed a threat to police.
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Three deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative assignment, as is standard procedure. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sheriff.org/PIO/BSONews/Pages/FDLE-INVESTIGATES-FATAL-DEPUTY-INVOLVED-SHOOTING-IN-OAKLAND-PARK.aspx
https://broward.us/2024/01/11/domestic-violence-suspect-shot-killed-by-deputies-in-oakland-park-identified/
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/01/10/large-bso-presence-after-shots-fired-reported-in-oakland-park/

Mark Lee Williams

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/10/2024

Location : 2300 block of South 8th Street

City : Lubbock

County : Lubbock

State : Texas

Agency : Lamesa Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lamesa PD arrived at an apartment complex to arrest a man for child abuse. They shot and killed him in the process.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/lamesa-man-accused-of-child-abuse-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : 1500 block of Jody Road

City : West Palm Beach

County : Palm Beach

State : Florida

Agency : Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 9, 2024, at approximately noon, detectives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Tactical Apprehension & Confrontation (TAC) Unit arrived at a residence in the 1500 block of Jody Road, West Palm Beach, Florida, to serve an arrest warrant for armed carjacking. After entering the home, the man retreated to a bedroom, and shortly after, a gunshot was heard from behind the closed door. Following standard procedure, detectives called the on-duty SWAT team for assistance.
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The SWAT team attempted to communicate with the man repeatedly. Hearing no response, officers breached the bedroom door and discovered the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Division is conducting the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-palm-beach-sheriffs-office-man-takes-own-life-attempted-arrest/46331319
https://cbs12.com/news/local/palm-beach-county-sheriffs-office-in-standoff-with-convicted-felon-mobile-air-drive-haverhill-road-okeechobee-boulevard-stacy-street-florida-january-9-2024

Chandler Grillone

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Salt Lake City

County : Salt Lake

State : Utah

Agency : Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 9, 2024, Salt Lake City Police Department officers were involved in a shooting that resulted in the death of an unidentified man. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed. The identity of the individual, the cause of the incident, and whether the man was armed remain unknown. The Salt Lake City Police Department is conducting an internal investigation, and the findings will be reviewed by the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://kslnewsradio.com/2170872/man-dies-after-slc-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/slcpd-officers-shoots-man-during-early-morning-traffic-stop/
https://kutv.com/news/local/man-shot-by-police-during-salt-lake-city-traffic-stop-dies-in-hospital#
https://www.ksl.com/article/51225441/man-shot-by-police-officer-during-confrontation-thursday-dies-in-hospital

Name Not Disclosed

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : 3800 block of W South Ave

City : Missoula

County : Missoula

State : Montana

Agency : Montana Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Montana Highway Patrol contacted a 53-year-old male about a hit-and-run investigation. The man committed suicide under police duress when approached by police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://missoulian.com/news/local/crime-courts/law-enforcement-target-range-crime-scene-investigation/article_69df5894-afe3-11ee-af6e-e7a32a5c2baf.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : 2700 block of West Franklin Street

City : Baltimore

County : Baltimore

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash for stolen reg tags

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 8, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Baltimore Police Department's Foxtrot unit, an aerial surveillance team providing real-time support, identified a vehicle with stolen registration tags traveling through the Western District. Officers attempted a traffic stop in the 2700 block of West Franklin Street, but the vehicle accelerated, initiating a high-speed pursuit.
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The fleeing vehicle collided with the bystander’s vehicle, resulting in the death of the 53-year-old male driver of the bystander vehicle. Three men fled on foot; two were apprehended, with one requiring hospitalization. The C.R.A.S.H. Team is investigating 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 :

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/01/09/person-dies-after-crash-as-baltimore-police-pursues-vehicle-with-stolen-tags/

https://www.baltimorepolice.org/news/fatal-motor-vehicle-crash-investigation-arrests

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/foxtrot-tracks-stolen-vehicle-suspect-dies-in-car-crash

Rhoda Butler

Age :61

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : 4000 block of South Bell Street

City : Tacoma

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Tacoma Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during SWAT siege for mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Rhoda Butler allegedly was known to police for prior mental health issues. On January 9, 2024, she was allegedly firing shots toward her neighbors. SWAT arrived and claim that she pointed a gun at them and then went inside. SWAT eventually accessed her and shot and killed her.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article284303763.html

Skylar Corbin

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : State Route 93

City : Pedro

County : Lawrence

State : Ohio

Agency : Lawrence County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lawrence County deputies were responding to a domestic violence situation

and shot and killed an unnamed man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wchstv.com/news/local/lawrence-county-deputies-shoot-suspect-accused-of-threatening-them-with-weapon

Name Not Disclosed

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Flower and Edinger

City : Santa Ana

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Santa Ana Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcyclist (driver) killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 9, 2024, Santa Ana Police Department officers attempted to stop a 34-year-old male suspect reportedly riding a stolen motorcycle. The individual did not stop. Police escalated a pursuit, which ended in a crash at the intersection of Flower Street and Edinger Avenue in Santa Ana, California.
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The driver was critically injured in the crash and transported to a local hospital. He remained in custody under the Orange County Sheriff's Department following a bedside arraignment on January 11, 2024. He died from his injuries on January 14, 2024.
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The reasons for the pursuit and the decision to escalate remain unclear. The Orange County District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Department are investigating the incident to determine the circumstances leading up to the crash and death.
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NUMBER OF FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://hoodline.com/2024/01/man-dies-in-custody-of-orange-county-sheriff-s-department-after-santa-ana-high-speed-chase/
https://newsantaana.com/a-motorcycle-theft-suspect-who-crashed-during-an-sapd-pursuit-has-died/
https://patch.com/california/orange-county/oc-motorcycle-theft-suspect-dies-crash-injuries

Lucas P. Gilbertson

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : East Grand Forks

City : Rhinehart Township

County : Polk

State : Minnesota

Agency : East Grand Forks Police Department, Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2024, Lucas P. Gilbertson, a 42-year-old White male, was fatally shot during an attempted arrest by members of the East Grand Forks Police Department and the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force in Rhinehart Township, Polk County, Minnesota.
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Police alleged that Gilbertson displayed a firearm during the arrest attempt. Officers opened fire, striking him multiple times. He was pronounced dead in his home. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (Lucas P. Gilbertson)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dps.mn.gov/node/3779
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/suspect-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement-while-executing-warrant-in-polk-county/89-3aef4166-89e5-4950-989d-c2b2b83c52d6
https://www.fox9.com/news/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-police-in-far-west-minnesota
https://www.startribune.com/bca-undercover-east-grand-forks-officer-shot-and-killed-suspect-in-northwest-minnesota/600334548
https://lptv.org/update-man-fatally-shot-by-police-in-east-grand-forks-identified/
https://kroxam.com/bca-releases-information-on-the-officer-involved-shooting-that-killed-an-egf-man/
https://knoxradio.com/2024/01/11/rural-egf-man-shot-by-police-is-identified/
https://www.startribune.com/family-ids-man-fatally-shot-by-law-enforcement-during-an-effort-to-arrest-him-near-east-grand-forks/600333770
https://omdnews.com/2024/01/11/tragic-shooting-in-rhinehart-minnesota-lucas-gilbertsons-troubled-past-ends-in-deadly-confrontation/
https://www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/obituary/lucas-gilbertson
https://kroxam.com/polk-county-attorney-says-deadly-force-against-lucas-gilbertson-was-justified

David Cook

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Hudson Road near 2nd Street

City : Rogers

County : Benton

State : Arkansas

Agency : Benton County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 9, 2024, Benton County deputies pursued David Cook after he was seen in a parking lot. The Benton Police Department, handling the investigation, has stated that the reason for the chase is unknown. At some point during the pursuit, Cook exited his vehicle and committed suicide under police duress.
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The Benton Police Department is leading the investigation.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.4029tv.com/article/benton-county-rogers-driver-suicide/46327655

Sha-Kim Akil Webley

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Slade and Reisterstown

City : Pikesville

County : Baltimore

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore County Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence event

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2024, 20-year-old Sha-Kim Akil Webley was shot and killed by Baltimore County Police Department officers at the intersection of Slade and Reisterstown in Pikesville, Maryland. Officers were responding to a report of a domestic violence incident involving Webley.
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Details about the encounter remain unclear, including whether Webley was armed or posed an immediate threat to officers or others at the scene. Specific information about the sequence of events leading to the shooting has not been disclosed.
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The Baltimore County Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine if the use of force was consistent with department protocols and state law.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/police-shooting-pikesville-reisterstown-road-baltimore-county-crime/

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-by-baltimore-county-police-identified-by-md-attorney-generals-office

Joseph Lee McCrackin, Jr.

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Jefferson and Main Streets

City : Jonesboro

County : Craighead

State : Arkansas

Agency : Jonesboro Police Department

Officer(s) : Zachary Hobbs

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers responded to a call about a disturbance between a father and son. The son, identified as Joseph McCrackin, was reportedly armed with a knife and threatening others. Officer Hobbs confronted McCrackin, and a physical altercation ensued. McCrackin was shot by Officer Hobbs after the altercation. Emergency services attempted to provide first aid, but McCrackin was pronounced dead at the scene. Officer Hobbs sustained face and head injuries but was later released from the hospital. Arkansas State Police are investigating the incident.
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Investigation: The case is under review by the Arkansas State Police and will be presented to the prosecuting attorney to determine if the use of deadly force was justified.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kait8.com/video/2024/01/09/police-1-person-killed-officer-involved-shooting/

https://neareport.com/2024/01/10/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-jonesboro2/

Anthony Ray Mix

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Jepson Court

City : Hemet

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2024, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of domestic violence at a residence on Jepson Court in Hemet, California. According to initial reports, Anthony Ray Mix, 34, was allegedly assaulting a woman inside the home.
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Deputies arrived at the scene and stated that Mix fired shots at them. In response, deputies opened fire, shooting and killing Mix. Investigators have not disclosed additional details about the events leading to the shooting.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation into the use of lethal force, with oversight from independent review agencies.
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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://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/01/09/hemet-shooting-involving-deputies-investigation/
https://www.desertsun.com/2024/01/09/riverside-county-deputies-shoot-kill-man-hemet-domestic-violence-call/
https://abc7.com/riverside-county-sheriffs-office-hemet-deadly-shooting-domestic-violence/2024/

Kimberly Anita Lynn Nesslage

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Wilcoy Road

City : Rockwell

County : Rowan

State : North Carolina

Agency : North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

North Carolina State Highway Patrol chased a vehicle until it crashed, killing Kimberly Anita Lynn Nesslage and injuring John Paul Beinkampen, ages 23 and 24. The reason for the chase was stated as “vehicle failing to maintain lane control” and having swerved into another lane when spotted by trooper.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/1-killed-1-hurt-when-mustang-crashes-following-chase-troopers-say/VR3DNQ7SQNBNPAXQNM55ZRW4TA/

Nicholas Elliot Lenius

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : Super 8 Motel

City : Cloquet

County : Carlton

State : Minnesota

Agency : Cloquet Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 8, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Cloquet Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at the Super 8 Motel in Cloquet, Minnesota, involving a man reportedly behaving erratically. Upon arrival, officers engaged with 32-year-old Nicholas Elliot Lenius, who allegedly fired a gun, resulting in a fatal self-inflicted wound. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances of the incident, with findings to be reviewed by the Carlton County Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/cloquet-motel-shooting-gunman-victims-meth
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/19/court-documents-offer-new-details-about-cloquet-motel-shooting
https://www.fox21online.com/2024/03/04/final-report-issued-on-jan-8-killed-at-cloquet-hotel/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/29/cloquet-police-motive-still-not-known-in-fatal-motel-shooting
https://www.fox21online.com/2024/01/29/cloquet-police-release-update-on-super-8-motel-shooting-investigation/
https://www.fox21online.com/2024/03/04/cloquet-police-release-final-update-on-triple-fatal-shooting-at-super-8-motel/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/warrants-reveal-new-details-in-deadly-cloquet-hotel-shooting/
https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-cloquet-motel-killings-d58fe3c5e1da1538aff36886be2bcde9
https://www.startribune.com/cloquet-shooter-was-actively-recording-on-night-of-double-homicide-at-super-8/600338641
https://hoodline.com/2024/01/new-details-emerge-in-cloquet-hotel-shooting-suspected-shooter-sent-cryptic-message-before-attack/
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/cloquet-police-release-names-of-victims-suspected-gunman-in-deadly-motel-shooting/89-65e82e4b-6df3-46c2-bdc1-5ff9e72458d6
https://www.startribune.com/cloquet-shooter-on-meth-dealing-with-monsters-when-he-killed-strangers-self-at-super-8-hotel/600348059

Dillion J. Scrivner

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : Arkansas Highway 193

City : Forrest City

County : St. Francis

State : Arkansas

Agency : Arkansas State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2024, Forrest City Police Department (FCPD) initiated a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle driven by Dillion J. Scrivner on Interstate 40 East in Arkansas. The vehicle reached speeds exceeding 100 mph. The pursuit was later lost, but Arkansas State Police (ASP) located the vehicle traveling west on U.S. Highway 64 in Wynne. Upon attempting a traffic stop, the driver briefly pulled over before fleeing again. Spike strips were deployed, which stopped the vehicle near Arkansas Highway 193. Scrivner exited the vehicle and fled on foot, while the passenger was apprehended without incident.
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A child later found Scrivner inside a parked vehicle at a nearby home. Upon being found, Scrivner fled on foot again, and assistance from an ASP K-9 unit and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission was requested. He was found in a nearby field with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Troopers rendered aid until emergency personnel arrived. Scrivner was transported to St. Bernards CrossRidge Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:21 p.m. His remains were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy.
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The Arkansas State Police’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the 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://www.kait8.com/2024/01/08/man-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-following-law-enforcement-pursuit/

Jose Rico-Flores

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : The Jackpot Food Mart on 304 F St. SE

City : Quincy

County : Grant

State : Washington

Agency : Grant County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Michael Kvavle, Kyle Talley

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in convenience store

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Grant County deputies were called to the Jackpot Food Mart for a man with a knife. Police arrived and got into an altercation. An officer was cut at the shoulder. Police shot and killed Jose Rico-Flores.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kxly.com/news/suspect-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-monday-night/article_fe433fc0-aeb0-11ee-a311-2f51d4e1aced.html

Salvador Perez-Garcia

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : Hard Rock Hotel parking garage

City : Sioux City

County : Woodbury

State : Iowa

Agency : Sioux City Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police for undisclosed reasons

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 8, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., a Sioux City Police Department officer was parked inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino parking garage when a white truck approached and rammed the patrol vehicle head-on. The driver, identified as 55-year-old Salvador Perez-Garcia of Sioux City, then exited the garage and encountered additional responding officers. Perez-Garcia drove directly at a second patrol vehicle, ramming it head-on.
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He then exited his truck, swinging a length of chain with an affixed metal object in an aggressive, threatening manner. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and physically disarm him but were unsuccessful. Perez-Garcia refused to comply with officers' commands and continued to approach them while swinging the object. Officers fired their duty weapons, striking him.
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Perez-Garcia died at the scene. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation conducted an investigation into the incident. Upon completion, the report was submitted to the Woodbury County Attorney’s Office and the Iowa Attorney General’s Office for review. The Attorney General's Office concluded that the fatal shooting of Perez-Garcia by Sioux City police officers was legally justified.
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Last Update: December 7, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dps.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-01-09/dci-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-sioux-city
https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/iowa-attorney-generals-office-concludes-sioux-city-law-enforcement-acted-with-legal-justificat
https://kscj.com/2024/03/05/officer-involved-hard-rock-ramp-shooting-ruled-justified/