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Wyatt M. Landon

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : 3rd Street + South Lee Avenue

City : Idaho Falls

County : Bonneville

State : Idaho

Agency : Idaho Falls Police Department

Officer(s) : Oscar Rosales

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/08/2024, at approximately 3:10 a.m., Idaho Falls Police officers were searching for 29-year-old Wyatt M. Landon, who had multiple outstanding warrants, including felony possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a firearm. An officer conducted a traffic stop near 3rd Street and South Lee Avenue for an obstructed license plate. Landon, the passenger, exited the vehicle and fled southbound on Lee Avenue.
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Officer Oscar Rosales, positioned nearby, confronted Landon near 4th Street and Lee Avenue. Landon fired a handgun at Officer Rosales, who returned fire, striking Landon four times. Landon was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force investigated the incident, and the Bonneville County Prosecutor determined that Officer Rosales acted in self-defense and his actions were legally justified.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2561
https://localnews8.com/news/crime-tracker/2024/01/08/ongoing-investigation-in-idaho-falls/
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/01/name-released-of-man-who-died-after-shooting-with-idaho-falls-police/

Christopher Lee Shepherd

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : 100 block of Lamar Road

City : St. Clair

County : Allegheny

State : New York

Agency : St. Clair Police Department

Officer(s) : St. Clair Police Department, Bethel Police Department, Brentwood Police Department

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police arrived to take Christopher Lee Shepherd to a mental institution for involuntary commitment. He locked himself in and police pressured him and tried to break in a boarded-up window. He allegedly stuck a knife out. He eventually came out of the house with a knife and police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news.yahoo.com/police-responding-officer-involved-shooting-032702581.html

Donnie Holbrook

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/07/2024

Location : 560 S Main St

City : Mansfield

County : Richland

State : Ohio

Agency : Mansfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man forced entry into a home and shot and injured two women. He then hid in a neighbor’s house. SWAT was called. The man committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wmfd.com/article/two-women-shot,-suspect-found-dead-with-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/18239

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/07/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Bethany

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Bethany Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police escorted a person to a home to pick up their belongings. A gunshot was heard inside. SWAT created a standoff and the man shot and killed himself.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newson6.com/story/659b343e714ff9065771ab7b/1-dead-following-standoff-at-bethany-home

https://kfor.com/news/person-barricaded-in-bethany-home-heavy-police-presence/

Michael Mills

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/07/2024

Location : 400 block of N. 5th Street

City : Leavenworth

County : Festus

State : Kansas

Agency : Leavenworth Police Department

Officer(s) : Sarah Howard

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 6, 2024, at approximately 8:58 p.m., Leavenworth Police Department officers, including Officer Sarah Howard, arrived at the 400 block of N. 5th Street, where they encountered Michael Mills in the front yard of a residence with a knife. Mills allegedly charged toward Officer Howard, prompting her to discharge her firearm, striking him.
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Mills was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation conducted an independent investigation into the incident. The findings were presented to the Leavenworth County Attorney, who determined that Officer Howard acted in self-defense and declined to file charges.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Michael Mills)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/docs/media%20releases/2024/Media%20Release%20-%20UPDATE%20-%20Fatal%20officer-involved%20shooting%20in%20Leavenworth.pdf
https://www.aol.com/no-charges-leavenworth-police-shooting-172038730.html
https://salinapost.com/posts/634821fb-48a8-4544-ab22-48abd3378d29
https://www.aol.com/leavenworth-officer-shot-killed-man-130325943.html
https://fox4kc.com/news/man-allegedly-attacked-leavenworth-police-with-knife-before-being-shot-and-killed/

Davonte Evans

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/07/2024

Location : Highway 50

City : Canon City

County : Fremont

State : Colorado

Agency : Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Canon City Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police chased a person believed to be involved in a homicide elsewhere. Police disabled the vehicle and the man fled into a field and was shot and killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kktv.com/2024/01/07/one-suspect-dead-another-run-after-chase-with-southern-colorado-law-enforcement/

https://krdo.com/news/2024/01/07/shelter-in-place-in-canon-city-as-officers-search-for-suspect/

Aquazia Kennedy

Age :19

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : Interstate 30 and 2nd Avenue

City : Dallas

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Dallas Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed in police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 6, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m., 19-year-old Aquazia Kennedy was a passenger in a Chevrolet Malibu stalled in the center lane of Interstate 30 near 2nd Avenue in Dallas, Texas. An off-duty Dallas Police Department officer driving a Jeep Wrangler ran and crashed into the stalled vehicle. Kennedy, who was pregnant, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her baby was delivered and survived in critical condition. Two other occupants of the Malibu sustained serious injuries. The off-duty officer received a medical evaluation and was released from the hospital. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into the incident.
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Fatalities/Injuries:
One fatality; two injuries

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county/dallas-police-officer-dead-after-off-duty-accident-hunt-county/287-825e58b8-a598-41ae-b347-0892512c65a1
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/family-of-pregnant-woman-killed-in-crash-with-off-duty-dallas-police-officer-want-answers/3438532/
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/pregnant-woman-fatally-struck-by-off-duty-dallas-officer/

Gary David Ritch

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : Morganton ABC Store, 250 W Fleming Dr

City : Morganton

County : Burke

State : North Carolina

Agency : Morganton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police stopped a man in traffic. He pulled out a gun and committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://mcdowellnews.com/news/local/man-shoots-self-dies-after-traffic-stop-in-morganton/article_6a1f44e6-ae48-11ee-ac4b-0bd68bc24ca2.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

Frank Glasgow

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : Covington Community Park

City : Morongo Valley

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/06/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a suicidal man in Morongo Valley, California. Frank Glasgow, 57, reportedly called 911, stating he intended to provoke a "suicide by cop."
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Deputies arrived on the scene and encountered Glasgow, who they claim presented a threat. Despite the nature of the crisis, mental health professionals were not dispatched to assist. Deputies shot and killed Glasgow during the interaction.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, including the circumstances that led to the shooting. Independent oversight agencies are also reviewing the case to evaluate law enforcement actions.
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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.desertsun.com/2024/01/06/morongo-valley-suicide-by-cop-police-shooting/
https://www.sbsun.com/2024/01/06/suicidal-man-killed-by-san-bernardino-sheriff-deputies-morongo-valley/
https://abc7.com/morongo-valley-police-shooting-suicidal-man-san-bernardino-county/2024/

Michael Ashworth

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : E. Wallisville Road + Haney Road

City : Baytown

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Liberty County Precinct 4

Officer(s) : Unidentified off-duty constable

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Dirtbike rider killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man on a dirt bike was reportedly chased by an off-duty Harris County officer until he crashed and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/01/07/man-riding-dirt-bike-dies-after-crash-in-east-harris-county-person-was-possibly-being-pursued-by-off-duty-officer/

https://hoodline.com/2024/01/harris-county-sheriff-investigates-fatal-dirt-bike-crash-involving-off-duty-officer/

Jen Dormitorio Ambrosio

Age :43

Gender :Female

Race : Asian

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : Lodge Freeway near Lahser Road

City : Southfield

County : Oakland

State : Michigan

Agency : MSP, Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 6, 2024, Michigan State Police troopers escalated a high-speed pursuit after identifying a stolen 2006 Ford Super Duty pickup truck at a gas station on Eight Mile Road. As troopers approached, the driver reversed the vehicle, nearly striking their patrol car, before fleeing the area.
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Police continued the chase onto the Lodge Freeway, where the fleeing vehicle turned off its headlights and drove southbound in the northbound lanes. Near Civic Center Drive, the vehicle collided head-on with a GMC Terrain. The occupants of the GMC Terrain, Jennifer Dormitorio Ambrosio, 43, and Ryan Ambrosio, 45, were both killed in the crash. The couple, residents of Farmington Hills, were returning home from a date night and leave behind six children, aged 2 to 9.
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The driver of the stolen truck and a passenger were hospitalized with serious injuries. Michigan State Police are conducting an investigation into the pursuit and crash. Findings will be forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities (Jennifer and Ryan Ambrosio)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/2-killed-in-crash-with-wrong-way-driver-fleeing-michigan-state-police-freeway-closed-over-11-hours
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/farmington-hills-couple-killed-in-car-crash-leave-behind-6-kids
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/01/10/wrong-way-driver-who-killed-parents-of-6-in-detroit-freeway-crash-arrested/
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/romulus-man-charged-in-fatal-crash-that-killed-farmington-hills-couple

Ryan Ambrosio

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : Lodge Freeway near Lahser Road

City : Southfield

County : Oakland

State : Michigan

Agency : MSP, Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 6, 2024, Michigan State Police troopers escalated a high-speed pursuit after identifying a stolen 2006 Ford Super Duty pickup truck at a gas station on Eight Mile Road. As troopers approached, the driver reversed the vehicle, nearly striking their patrol car, before fleeing the area.
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Police continued the chase onto the Lodge Freeway, where the fleeing vehicle turned off its headlights and drove southbound in the northbound lanes. Near Civic Center Drive, the vehicle collided head-on with a GMC Terrain. The occupants of the GMC Terrain, Jennifer Dormitorio Ambrosio, 43, and Ryan Ambrosio, 45, were both killed in the crash. The couple, residents of Farmington Hills, were returning home from a date night and leave behind six children, aged 2 to 9.
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The driver of the stolen truck and a passenger were hospitalized with serious injuries. Michigan State Police are conducting an investigation into the pursuit and crash. Findings will be forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities (Jennifer and Ryan Ambrosio)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/2-killed-in-crash-with-wrong-way-driver-fleeing-michigan-state-police-freeway-closed-over-11-hours
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/farmington-hills-couple-killed-in-car-crash-leave-behind-6-kids
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/01/10/wrong-way-driver-who-killed-parents-of-6-in-detroit-freeway-crash-arrested/
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/romulus-man-charged-in-fatal-crash-that-killed-farmington-hills-couple

Jeremy Bertram

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/05/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Monticello

County : Wayne

State : Kentucky

Agency : Wayne County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed Jeremy Bertram. At this time, no details are known. The family questions the narrative and demands answers and BWC footage.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lex18.com/news/stories-not-lining-up-family-of-wayne-county-man-killed-in-police-shooting-wants-answers

Samuel Mwarey

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Native Pacific Islander

Date : 01/05/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Hilo

County : Hawaii

State : Hawaii

Agency : Hawaii Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police cruiser

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Hawaii PD officer was driving in the dark on a poorly lit highway without lights and sirens and hit 16-year-old Samuel Mwarey who died in the hospital 4 days later from injuries. The incident is being investigated as a negligent homicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://bigislandnow.com/2024/01/08/teen-pedestrian-struck-by-police-officer-dies/

Andre Lee White

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/05/2024

Location : Pecan Woods Apartments

City : Whitehouse

County : Smith

State : Texas

Agency : Whitehouse Police Departmen

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Whitehouse PD were called to a domestic disturbance of a man arguing with a woman Police arrived and claim the man said “It’s showtime!” and produced a gun. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-QLWkItSr4

David Noteboom

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/05/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Newport News

County : Commonwealth

State : Virginia

Agency : Newport News Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Newport News shot and killed a man for allegedly pointing a gun at police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wavy.com/video/police-nn-officer-kills-man-who-pointed-gun-at-officers/9307249/

Kenny Estrada

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/05/2024

Location : Dragon Ridge Road

City : Buda

County : Hays

State : Texas

Agency : Buda Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Buda PD shot and killed someone on January 5, 2024. He had shown up at the residence of a former girlfriend who had complained of prior domestic violence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-buda

https://www.fox7austin.com/news/buda-texas-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-kenny-estrada

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : Austin City Lights, 501 E Stassney Ln

City : Austin

County : Travis

State : Texas

Agency : Austin Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Austin PD were called to a domestic violence incident. SWAT arrived and bore down on the apartment until the man was found dead from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/swat-called-out-in-south-austin/

Laysa Grewell

Age :22

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : I-90

City : Gallatin

County : Gallatin

State : Montana

Agency : Gallatin County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by DUI driver being chased by police

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An intoxicated driver was going the wrong way on the I-90 when police tried to catch him, placed spike strips and chased him. The chase exceeded 100 mph when the driver hit her SUV head-on, causing it to explode in a fireball. She had a one-year-old child and had just found out she was expecting another one when she died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article286364490.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :14

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : Morrissey Boulevard

City : Boston

County : Suffolk

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Boston Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 4, 2024, at approximately 3:17 a.m., a vehicle reported stolen from Jamaica Plain earlier that morning was being chased by the Boston Police Department at a high rate of speed on Morrissey Boulevard near the University of Massachusetts Boston campus. Police claim that they called off the pursuit just prior to the crash. It is unknown how long before the crash, as the vehicle was still fleeing at a high rate of speed when it crashed, rolled over, and resulted in the deaths of three teenagers while injuring a fourth.
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The deceased victims were a 14-year-old from Dorchester, a 15-year-old from Mattapan, and a 17-year-old from Roslindale, who died later. A 15-year-old from Dorchester was injured but survived. A firearm was recovered from the vehicle, though it is unclear whether it was used in a crime.
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Audio recordings indicate that supervisors called off the pursuit just prior to the crash. The Massachusetts State Police are conducting the investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities, 1 injury.
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Last Update: 12/10/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-police-officers-part-of-investigation-into-teens-killed-morrissey-boulevard-crash-mayor/46299077
https://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/3rd-teen-dies-after-dorchester-rollover-crash-reports
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/boston-crash-teens-killed-hyundai-stolen-car-social-media-challenge-investigation/
https://caughtinsouthie.com/news-politics/victims-killed-in-morrissey-blvd-car-crash-were-all-teen-boys-police-say/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/01/04/2-dead-in-violent-rollover-crash-on-morrissey-boulevard/

Junior Reyes

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : 87th Avenue and Bell Road

City : Peoria

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Peoria Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 4, 2024, Peoria Police’s Fugitive Apprehension Team targeted 30-year-old Junior Reyes for arrest in connection to an open warrant. Police engaged with Reyes, and a shootout ensued. Eyewitnesses reported hearing around 15 gunshots during the exchange. Reyes was shot and killed by officers during the incident. One officer was also injured, though their identity and the extent of the injury have not been disclosed. The incident is under investigation by the Peoria Police Department, with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office overseeing the criminal review of the officers' actions.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/video/2024/01/05/police-id-suspect-killed-shootout-with-phoenix-detectives/
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2024/01/05/phoenix-officer-suspect-hospitalized-shooting-87th-avenue-bell-road-peoria/72121455007/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/officer-hurt-suspect-killed-in-peoria-shooting-police

Rickey Powell

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : U.S. Route 98 near Beaumont

City : Lucedale

County : Perry

State : Mississippi

Agency : George County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Jeremy Malone

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting deputy

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 4, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., George County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Malone conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Route 98 in the Rocky Creek community of George County, Mississippi.
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During the stop, the driver, identified as 43-year-old Rickey Powell, allegedly shot and killed Deputy Malone. Powell then drove away. Law enforcement pursued Powell through George, Greene, and Perry counties, ending near Beaumont, Mississippi, where Powell was shot and killed by police.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 2
Deputy Jeremy Malone
Rickey Powell

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/update-george-county-sheriffs-deputy-suspect-killed/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mississippi-deputy-jeremy-malone-killed-traffic-stop-suspect-killed-police-chase-george-county/
https://www.apnews.com/article/deputy-shot-killed-chase-george-county-mississippi-2daaaa4cd346910fea2a7246f8cd11f5

Name Not Disclosed

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : Morrissey Boulevard

City : Boston

County : Suffolk

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Boston Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 4, 2024, at approximately 3:17 a.m., a vehicle reported stolen from Jamaica Plain earlier that morning was being chased by the Boston Police Department at a high rate of speed on Morrissey Boulevard near the University of Massachusetts Boston campus. Police claim that they called off the pursuit just prior to the crash. It is unknown how long before the crash, as the vehicle was still fleeing at a high rate of speed when it crashed, rolled over, and resulted in the deaths of three teenagers while injuring a fourth.
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The deceased victims were a 14-year-old from Dorchester, a 15-year-old from Mattapan, and a 17-year-old from Roslindale, who died later. A 15-year-old from Dorchester was injured but survived. A firearm was recovered from the vehicle, though it is unclear whether it was used in a crime.
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Audio recordings indicate that supervisors called off the pursuit just prior to the crash. The Massachusetts State Police are conducting the investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities, 1 injury.
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Last Update: 12/10/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-police-officers-part-of-investigation-into-teens-killed-morrissey-boulevard-crash-mayor/46299077
https://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/3rd-teen-dies-after-dorchester-rollover-crash-reports
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/boston-crash-teens-killed-hyundai-stolen-car-social-media-challenge-investigation/
https://caughtinsouthie.com/news-politics/victims-killed-in-morrissey-blvd-car-crash-were-all-teen-boys-police-say/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/01/04/2-dead-in-violent-rollover-crash-on-morrissey-boulevard/

Taylor Bowden

Age :25

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : State Highway 9

City : Norman

County : Cleveland

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Cleveland County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cleveland County deputies stopped a vehicle and determined that the driver was not licensed. They chased the driver at high speed until he crashed into a creek bed. He was injured. The female passenger was killed by the police chase crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/crime/2024/01/04/passenger-in-stolen-vehicle-killed-in-crash-after-high-speed-chase-oklahoma/72100839007/

https://kfor.com/news/local/cleveland-co-sheriff-passenger-killed-in-crash-after-driver-of-stolen-vehicle-flees-traffic-stop/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/03/2024

Location : 1000 block of Urban Street

City : Rothschild

County : Marathon

State : Washington

Agency : Rothschild Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Rothschild PD received a call for a mental health welfare check and arrived. The man they targeted locked himself in a bathroom. He committed suicide under police distress

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.waow.com/townnews/police/breaking-officer-involved-critical-incident-in-rothschild-leaves-one-person-dead/article_79006bc0-aafb-11ee-9f70-1389c64e6b0a.html

Kenneth Taylor

Age :63

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/03/2024

Location : 6388 S. Redwood Drive

City : Taylorsville

County : Sale Lake

State : Utah

Agency : Taylorsville Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man in mental health crisis needing help was barraged by SWAT pressure and committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news.yahoo.com/standoff-taylorsville-business-ends-man-000922809.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/03/2024

Location : Beverly Parkway

City : Pensacola

County : Escambia

State : Florida

Agency : Escambia County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : O'Brian Hill

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 3, 2024, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Deputy O’Brian Hill initiated a high-speed pursuit in Pensacola, Florida, because the driver failed to stop at a traffic stop. Police escalated the chase onto Beverly Parkway, engaging in high-speed maneuvers with lights and sirens activated as law enforcement aggressively attempted to apprehend the fleeing driver. During the pursuit, Deputy Hill ran a red light at high speed, colliding with a vehicle driven by a 56-year-old man who was lawfully crossing the intersection.
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The impact caused severe damage to both vehicles, resulting in the death of the bystander at the scene. The fleeing vehicle escaped and has not yet been apprehended. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is leading the investigation into the incident, with oversight from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to evaluate compliance with departmental pursuit policies. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the identity of the 56-year-old bystander killed in this pursuit crash.
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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.pnj.com/story/news/local/2024/01/03/pensacola-third-party-death-in-police-chase-beverly-parkway/46331319
https://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/escambia-deputy-high-speed-chase-crash-jan-2024
https://www.weartv.com/news/local/fatal-pensacola-police-chase-investigation-january-2024

Rakim A. Tillery

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/03/2024

Location : Exit 15B on the New York State Thruway

City : Hillburn

County : Rockland

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

New York State Police traffic-stopped a vehicle they allege may have been involved in a previous drive-by shooting. The driver stopped and police claim that he fired shots at them. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7ny.com/hillburn-ny-police-involved-shooting-one-person-shot-custody/14267455/

Alphonso "Duke" Carroll

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/02/2024

Location : I-435

City : Northland

County : Platte

State : Kansas

Agency : Kansas City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 2, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Kansas City Police Department officers were pursuing a vehicle allegedly involved in multiple armed robberies. The man, driving a black Dodge Challenger, entered the northbound lanes of Interstate 435 near Missouri 210 Highway, traveling southbound against traffic. Officers terminated the pursuit upon the vehicle's entry into oncoming traffic. Shortly thereafter, the pursued vehicle collided head-on with a Chevrolet Equinox driven by 60-year-old Alphonso "Duke" Carroll, who was en route to work. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Kansas City Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox4kc.com/news/kansas-city-police-identify-two-killed-in-wrong-way-i-435-crash/
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article283742368.html
https://www.kmbc.com/article/i-435-shutdown-after-fatal-accident/46264200
https://www.aol.com/news/two-people-dead-police-chase-131242903.html
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/missouri/articles/2024-01-02/robbery-suspect-other-driver-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-on-missouri-interstate

Aaron Willis

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/02/2024

Location : Femrite Drive and Buckeye Road

City : Menona

County : Dane

State : Wisconsin

Agency : MPD Menona Police Department

Officer(s) : Sergeant Adam Nachreiner

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Menona Police chased a vehicle until it crashed and all 3 occupants died. Police gave no reason for the chase other that an officer found the vehicle “suspicious.” Aaron Willis left behind a wife who was pregnant with their first child.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://madison.com/news/local/crime-courts/wisconsin-monona-fatal-crash-police-pursuit/article_9491026c-a963-11ee-8d97-9394f299e65f.html

Femrite Drive and Buckeye Road

Aajayah Ray

Age :15

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 01/02/2024

Location : Femrite Drive and Buckeye Road

City : Menona

County : Dane

State : Wisconsin

Agency : MPD Menona Police Department

Officer(s) : Sergeant Adam Nachreiner

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Menona Police chased a vehicle until it crashed and all 3 occupants died. Police gave no reason for the chase other that an officer found the vehicle “suspicious.”

SOURCE LINKS :

https://madison.com/news/local/crime-courts/wisconsin-monona-fatal-crash-police-pursuit/article_9491026c-a963-11ee-8d97-9394f299e65f.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Noo4SCmCwjU

Aaron Travis Watson

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/02/2024

Location : Walmart

City : Little Rock

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : LRPD Little Rock Police Department

Officer(s) : Kreshun King Sr.

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Off-duty officer killed alleged shoplifter

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 1, 2024, at approximately 2:04 p.m., the Saline County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) notified the Arkansas State Police (ASP) of a high-speed pursuit involving a white 1996 BMW driven by Aaron T. Watson, 35, of Hot Springs. The vehicle was traveling on the Interstate 30 service road near the 128-mile marker in Benton. An ASP Trooper employed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuver on Interstate 30 near the University Avenue exit in Little Rock, ending the pursuit. Watson fired at law enforcement officers, who returned fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No ASP Troopers or Benton Police officers were injured. Watson was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and was driving a vehicle with fictitious plates. An investigative case file was presented to the prosecuting attorney to determine whether the use of deadly force was consistent with Arkansas law.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-identifies-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/?utm_
https://katv.com/news/local/officers-cleared-in-shooting-death-of-hot-springs-man-in-january-attorney-trooper-state-police-shots-gun-shooting-strike-tactical-vehicle-intervention
https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/officers-cleared-in-january-shooting-death-of-hot-springs-man/

David Danjuan Williams

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/02/2024

Location : Kalamazoo River

City : Kalamazoo

County : Kalamazoo

State : Michigan

Agency : Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowned during police foot chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 1, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer attempted to stop a motorcyclist, later identified as 43-year-old David Danjuan Williams, near Rose Street and West Michigan Avenue for a license plate violation. Williams fled, leading to a pursuit that ended near Harrison Street and East Michigan Avenue when his motorcycle experienced mechanical issues. Abandoning the motorcycle, Williams ran through Veteran's Memorial Park and entered the Kalamazoo River in an attempt to evade arrest.
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Officers observed Williams struggling against the river's current, which pushed him downstream. He went underwater and did not resurface. Rescue efforts were initiated but were unsuccessful in locating him.
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On February 20, 2024, over a month after his disappearance, Williams' body was discovered in the river north of the Patterson Street bridge. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety's crime lab, in collaboration with the Medical Examiner and Forensic Services of the Western Michigan University School of Medicine, confirmed his identity using comparative radiography.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (David Danjuan Williams)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wwmt.com/news/local/body-kalamazoo-river-identified-missing-motorcyclist-fled-police-traffic-stop-chase-local-michigan-disappearance-drowning-license-plate
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/kdps-identifies-body-pulled-from-kzoo-river-as-missing-motorcyclist
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/kalamazoo/body-found-kalamazoo-river-confirmed-man-fled-from-police-into-river/69-5eed8377-4130-44c4-a720-153fbeb62247
https://www.woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo-county/body-found-in-kalamazoo-river-identified-as-suspect-who-fled-from-police/
https://wkfr.com/missing-kalamazoo-man-david-williams/
https://wwmt.com/news/local/kalamazoo-river-body-recovery-team-rescue-michigan-police-public-safety-commerce-parchment-riverview-drive-police-investigation
https://www.facebook.com/wwmtnews/posts/802889275210097/
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/unidentified-body-found-kalamazoo-river/69-bcef3be5-d1bc-442d-930f-2afa4a01101c
https://toofab.com/2024/01/04/police-still-searching-for-man-swept-away-in-river-during-chase/
https://theamericaninvestordaily.com/2024/03/06/david-danjuan-williams-identified-as-motorcyclist-found-in-kalamazoo-river/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/heraldpalladium/name/david-williams-obituary?id=54532676

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/02/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Hatfield

County : Spencer

State : Kentucky

Agency : Newburgh Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Died after police chase crash during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A vehicle fled from police who escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle hit a police car head-on. Two people were arrested. The man died at the scene after arrest from unknown causes. Police allege that the two had thrown some presumed methamphetamine from the car window while fleeing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/local-news/warrick-county/one-dead-one-in-custody-following-chase-in-newburgh/

Ollie Lane Coldiron

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/02/2024

Location : 7300 block of Camby Crossing Circle

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metro PD (IMPD)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 2, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Kansas City Police Department officers were pursuing a man, identified as 29-year-old Ollie L. Coldiron, for alleged involvement in multiple armed robberies. Coldiron was driving a black Dodge Challenger and entered the northbound lanes of Interstate 435 near Missouri 210 Highway, traveling southbound against traffic.
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Officers called off the chase upon Coldiron’s entry into oncoming traffic. Shortly thereafter, the fleeing vehicle collided head-on with a Chevrolet Equinox driven by 60-year-old Alphonso "Duke" Carroll, who was en route to work. Both Coldiron and Carroll were pronounced dead at the site.
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The Kansas City Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 2 fatalities (Alphonso "Duke" Carroll, Ollie L. Coldiron)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox4kc.com/news/kansas-city-police-identify-two-killed-in-wrong-way-i-435-crash/
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article283742368.html
https://www.kmbc.com/article/i-435-shutdown-after-fatal-accident/46264200
https://www.aol.com/news/two-people-dead-police-chase-131242903.html
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/missouri/articles/2024-01-02/robbery-suspect-other-driver-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-on-missouri-interstate

Rashad Nelson

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/02/2024

Location : Femrite Drive and Buckeye Road

City : Menona

County : Dane

State : Wisconsin

Agency : MPD Menona Police Department

Officer(s) : Sergeant Adam Nachreiner

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Menona Police chased a vehicle until it crashed and all 3 occupants died. Police gave no reason for the chase other that an officer found the vehicle “suspicious.”

SOURCE LINKS :

https://madison.com/news/local/crime-courts/wisconsin-monona-fatal-crash-police-pursuit/article_9491026c-a963-11ee-8d97-9394f299e65f.html

Femrite Drive and Buckeye Road

Katelynn Rose Smith

Age :29

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/01/2024

Location : Columbia Heights Road

City : Longview

County : Cowlitz

State : Washington

Agency : Longview Police Department, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Elijah Heston, Caitlyn Woolcott-Rose, Dylan Fletcher

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/01/2024, Longview police responded to a 911 call on Columbia Heights Road about a woman reportedly attempting suicide. When officers arrived, she grabbed a gun and exited the residence. Police fired upon her 23 times, striking and killing her. The city settled a wrongful-death suit for $2 million, and the case prompted scrutiny over police handling of mental-health emergencies.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koin.com/news/washington/longview-police-involved-in-new-years-morning-shooting/

Victor Figueroa Roblero

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/01/2024

Location : Methodist campus

City : Spartanburg

County : Spartanburg

State : South Carolina

Agency : SPD Spartanburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police shot and killed a person on Spartanburg Methodist College on New Year’s Day. The campus is empty and no students were present.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wyff4.com/article/spartanburg-methodist-deadly-shooting-police/46259949#

Sydney Tafokitau

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Native Pacific Islander

Date : 01/01/2024

Location : University Avenue

City : Honolulu

County : Oahu

State : Hawaii

Agency : HPD Honolulu Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

HPD chased a man who was wanted for a homicide with the man being chased ending in a shootout with police. Sydney Tafokitau was killed by police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/01/01/breaking-news/honolulu-police-search-for-armed-and-dangerous-shooting-suspect/

Michael Griffin

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/01/2024

Location : 400 block of Longwood Drive NE

City : Cedar Rapids

County : Linn

State : Iowa

Agency : CRPD Cedar Rapids Police Department

Officer(s) : Graham Campshure, Christopher Hettinger, Jonathan McDowell, Loren Culver, Dylan Hall

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 1, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Cedar Rapids Police Department officers responded to reports of shots fired at a residence in the 400 block of Longwood Drive NE. Witnesses reported that a sedan had driven past the residence, and an individual inside fired shots at the home.
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The driver, identified as 20-year-old Michael Griffin of Cedar Rapids, did not stop. Officers escalated a pursuit spanning nearly six miles, during which Griffin allegedly fired an AR-15 rifle at least twice from his vehicle at pursuing officers.
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At some point during the pursuit, a 17-year-old male passenger exited the vehicle and was taken into custody. Officers continued chasing Griffin, eventually employing a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle in the 5600 block of Mount Vernon Road.
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After the vehicle was stopped, officers reported hearing a gunshot from inside Griffin's car. Believing Griffin was continuing to fire, five CRPD officers—Sergeant Graham Campshure, Officer Christopher Hettinger, Officer Jonathan McDowell, Officer Loren Culver, and Officer Dylan Hall—opened fire, striking Griffin. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation conducted an investigation into the incident. Upon completion, the facts and circumstances were reviewed by the Linn County Attorney’s Office and the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. The Linn County Attorney concluded that the officers' use of deadly force was legally justified.
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Last Update: December 7, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dps.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-01-03/update-subject-named-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-cedar-rapids-iowa
https://dps.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-01-08/update-officers-identified-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-cedar-rapids
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/suspect-identified-in-deadly-new-years-day-chase-shootout-in-cedar-rapids
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/five-crpd-officers-cleared-in-new-years-day-high-speed-chase-shooting