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Shahte Ahmed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Asian

Date : 02/10/2024

Location : Route 6

City : Woodbury

County : Orange

State : New York

Agency : Woodbury Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Woodbury Police tried to stop a vehicle with 2 occupants and a child. The car did not stop and police escalated a chase that ended when the car crashed, 2 adults died and the child was injured and hospitalized in unknown condition. Two people fled on foot and were chased with drones and K9 dogs.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://westchester.news12.com/police-chase-in-woodbury-ends-in-crash-2-dead

https://abc7ny.com/fatal-crash-route-6-woodbury-new-york-state-police/14408410/

Joshua J. Hayes

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/10/2024

Location : SR 568 near milepost 5

City : Marion Township

County : Hancock

State : Ohio

Agency : Ohio State Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Joshua Hayes did not stop for a traffic stop. Police escalated a chase that lasted until he crashed and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4GX4_L07Rg

https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/hancock-county-police-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash-sheriff/512-125c2b22-e68b-4946-9730-8965d4947e77

Trevor James Gueho

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/10/2024

Location : Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi (during chase en route from traffic stop)

City : Gulfport

County : Harrison

State : Mississippi

Agency : Gulfport Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed during police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Trevor James Gueho, a 17-year-old Latino from Saucier, MS, was killed when his vehicle crashed and caught fire after fleeing a traffic stop in Gulfport, MS. This incident followed a purchase of alcohol by a minor from a convenience store earlier that evening. His death is the subject of a lawsuit filed by his father alleging the store negligently sold alcohol to him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/harrison-county/article310887510.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/gulfport-store-sold-minor-alcohol-154628617.html
https://www.picayunefh.com/obituaries/trevor-gueho

Alfredo Luis Rodriguez

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/09/2024

Location : Ruth Avenue

City : Zephyrhills

County : Pasco

State : Florida

Agency : US Marshals, Pasco County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 9, 2024, the U.S. Marshals led a militarized arrest operation, supported by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office and other unnamed law enforcement agencies, to apprehend 31-year-old Alfredo Luis Rodriguez in connection with a previous homicide. At approximately 6:45 a.m., the U.S. Marshals Service, accompanied by local law enforcement, arrived at Rodriguez's residence with warrants issued from Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Upon arrival, officers encountered Rodriguez’s pregnant girlfriend at the door and immediately evacuated her from the premises.
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As officers entered the home, Rodriguez opened fire. A Tampa Police Department officer, assigned to the U.S. Marshals Task Force, returned fire. Rodriguez then engaged in an exchange of gunfire through a window with arriving Pasco County deputies, prompting one deputy to open fire on Rodriguez. This confrontation escalated into a prolonged and intense standoff during which Rodriguez allegedly fired intermittently at law enforcement.
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The multi-agency task force responded with advanced tactical equipment, including drones, an armored Lenco BearCat vehicle, and a robotic "dog" manufactured by Boston Dynamics, known as Spot. After several hours of relentless pressure, the SWAT team used the BearCat to breach the residence with a battering ram. To further incapacitate Rodriguez, the task force deployed multiple flashbang grenades and tear gas canisters to disorient and overwhelm him.
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Upon forcing entry into the home, officers discovered Rodriguez deceased from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities have not confirmed whether the wound was self-inflicted or the result of law enforcement action. No additional information regarding the precise circumstances of his death has been released.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting the investigation into the incident. Final findings will be reviewed by the state attorney’s office for further decision-making. The U.S. Marshals Service, as is standard, does not release body-worn camera footage or detailed reports to the public. All details documented to date are summarized in this text. The identities of all federal agents and officers involved remain fully shielded and have not been disclosed.
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Last update: 12/06/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox13news.com/news/pasco-county-swat-teams-deputies-shooting-zephyrhills https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/pasco-deputies-exchange-gunfire-with-suspect-while-serving-a-warrant/ https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/pasco-county-deputies-gunfire-search-warrant/67-340a4925-d621-4859-8018-d308020d02be https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/02/09/no-deputies-injured-in-gunfire-exchange-at-zephyrhills-home https://news.pascosheriff.com/pasco-sheriffs-office-community-news/community-alert-deputy-involved-shooting-zephyrhills-2-9-24/ https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pasco/deputy-involved-shooting-leads-to-standoff-in-zephyrhills-pcso https://www.haught.care/obituary/Alfredo-Luis-Rodriguez https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/alfredo-rodriguez-obituary?id=54374216 https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/30731380/alfredo-luis-rodriguez https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2824437

Reynaldo Antonio Franco-Nunez

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/09/2024

Location : 2502 Sunburst Drive

City : Glenn Heights

County : Ellis

State : Texas

Agency : Ellis County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police shot and killed a man being investigated for possible robbery.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/glenn-heights-texas-police-shooting-sunburst-drive/287-2881d4b3-c280-4e49-acbc-26ca5320c2bf

Willie Buford

Age :73

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/09/2024

Location : Bond Avenue

City : East St. Louis

County : St. Clair

State : Illinois

Agency : Cahokia Heights Police Departmen

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 9, 2024, at approximately 2:19 p.m., a Cahokia Heights police officer initiated a pursuit of a speeding vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Bond Avenue. The fleeing vehicle collided with a Honda Civic driven by 60-year-old Marilyn Hill, who was turning into a driveway, resulting in the deaths of Hill and her passenger, 73-year-old Willie Buford.
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The driver of the pursued vehicle fled on foot and, during the escape, accidentally shot himself. He was subsequently hospitalized in critical condition.
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The incident is under investigation by the Illinois State Police, with findings to be reviewed by the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/shooting-crash-cahokia-heights/63-2772e73e-6aaf-40a2-8330-f52eeef27d7d
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/marilyn-hill-killed-pursuit-car-accident-bond-avenue-east-st-louis
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/willie-bufford-killed-car-accident-bond-avenue-east-st-louis-pursuit
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2024-02-10/2-killed-in-illinois-after-a-car-being-chased-by-police-struck-another-vehicle
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/man-charged-crash-killed-2-east-st-louis/63-721a6e82-096e-442e-8991-635c3023aeed

Marilyn Hill 2 of 2

Age :60

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 02/09/2024

Location : Bond Avenue

City : East St. Louis

County : St. Clair

State : Illinois

Agency : Cahokia Heights Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

St. Louis Police chased a vehicle into the path of Marilyn Hill, 60, killing her and her passenger Willie Buford. Police shot and critically injured the fleeing driver. His condition is unknown.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/shooting-crash-cahokia-heights/63-2772e73e-6aaf-40a2-8330-f52eeef27d7d

Mya Joli Jimenez

Age :19

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/09/2024

Location : -20 + Tin Top Road

City : Weatherford

County : Parker

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Texas DPS chased a motorcycle until it crashed and killed Ian Ellis, 20, and Mia Jimenez, 19.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/news/motorcycle-occupants-killed-in-thursday-night-wreck/article_f3024c50-c783-11ee-a0f7-27924620afc4.html

Ian Nash Ellis

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/09/2024

Location : I-20 + Tin Top Road

City : Weatherford

County : Parker

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Texas DPS chased a motorcycle until it crashed and killed Ian Ellis, 20, and Mia Jimenez, 19.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/news/motorcycle-occupants-killed-in-thursday-night-wreck/article_f3024c50-c783-11ee-a0f7-27924620afc4.html

Kenneth Andrew Soto

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/08/2024

Location : Hamner Avenue and 6th Street

City : Norco

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police while holding knife

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/08/2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a man reportedly armed with a knife at the intersection of Hamner Avenue and 6th Street in Norco, California. Police encountered Kenneth Andrew Soto, 62, and allege he refused to drop the knife when ordered. Officers then shot and killed Soto during the confrontation. Investigations into the shooting are being conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and 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.pe.com/2024/02/08/norco-man-fatally-shot-by-riverside-county-deputies-after-knife-incident/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-08/riverside-sheriff-deputies-shoot-man-with-knife-in-norco
https://abc7.com/norco-police-shooting-knife-armed-man-riverside-county/2024/

Bodycam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZS3sP1aQjE&rco=1

Daniel Steven South Jr.

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/08/2024

Location : 800 block of Green Row Road

City : Lanesville

County : Floyd

State : Indiana

Agency : Southeast Regional SWAT Team (SERS)

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police arrived to arrest Daniel South for an open warrant. He locked himself into a home. SWAT fired chemical agents into the home. The man fired from inside the home. He committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH2A2afHNKA

Diamond Jermaine Bates

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/08/2024

Location : 4800 block of Highway 58

City : Chattanooga

County : Hamilton

State : Tennessee

Agency : Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Hamilton County tried to arrest a man who allegedly hit a police vehicle while trying to flee. Police shot and killed him. He is believed to have been unarmed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/tbi-investiging-shooting-in-hamilton-county/51-709bea27-cbb8-4b80-98ba-a20316d9eb8f

Sean Daniel McKay

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/08/2024

Location : I-20

City : Arlington

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Arlington Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Arlington PD patrolling on a motorcycle stopped a vehicle. The man was allegedly armed and police claim he refused to drop the gun. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b87B0rhp8s8

https://www.fox4news.com/news/large-police-presence-on-i-20-in-arlington

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtyAFSay8ZU

Canh Le

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 02/07/2024

Location : 58 Lewis Avenue

City : Lansdowne

County : Delaware

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Delaware County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after several homicides

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Canh Le killed five of his family members before police killed him. Only Le is listed in this database as the others have prior to police involvement.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://6abc.com/house-fire-lewis-avenue-east-lansdowne-delaware-county/14396024/

https://www.mcall.com/2024/02/07/major-incident-unfolds-in-east-lansdowne-2-officers-shot-and-a-standoff/

https://twitter.com/alertpage/status/1755336027642675690

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/active-shooter-east-lansdowne-delaware-county-officer-shot/

https://6abc.com/east-lansdowne-shooting-house-fire-58-lewis-ave-pa-officers-shot/14398665/

https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/02/28/killer-and-4-east-lansdowne-victims-died-of-gunshots-youngest-victim-of-smoke-inhalation-da-reports/?fbclid=IwAR07zrwxJvsxqhJ6Mz5tPTIPjxYOT3ekoP4fQZFdMamlR5DVcK2pH8jWP7o

Vannak Yun

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 02/07/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Randle

County : Lewis

State : Washington

Agency : Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police from 2 counties had gathered to arrest Vannak Yun for alleged attempted murder and unlawful possession of a weapon when he committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.chronline.com/stories/coroners-office-identifies-attempted-murder-suspect-who-died-by-gunshot-in-randle-area,334699?

Jamie Devon Blanchard

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/07/2024

Location : Pine Trails

City : Pine Trails

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man wanted for child porn charges was shot and killed by the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force in Harris County on 02/07/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/houston-texas-shooting-lourdes-drive-task-force/285-82730876-d6ed-443f-8e84-aaaec13591c8

Chase Anthony Vane Ditter

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/06/2024

Location : 38th Street

City : Columbus

County : Platte

State : Nebraska

Agency : Platte County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Jodi Hefti, Kyle Blunck

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/06/2024, officers conducted a welfare check at a residence in Columbus after reports that 17 year old Chase Ditter was experiencing a mental health crisis involving possible self harm. Officers encountered him inside the home holding a knife, and one officer deployed a Taser while another opened fire, striking and killing him at the scene. Investigators presented the case to a grand jury, which cleared the officers of criminal charges. According to the family’s federal civil rights complaint, officers entered the home without a warrant, escalated the encounter within seconds, and Ditter was shot nine times during the confrontation while near his father. The family filed a federal lawsuit naming Officers Jodi Hefti and Kyle Blunck and the City of Columbus as defendants; court records show the case was filed February 3, 2026 and remains active. The family previously submitted a $2 million tort claim to the city that was later withdrawn, and the current lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. Public reporting and accessible records show no documented prior shootings, discipline findings, or civil rights cases involving either officer.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowt.com/2024/02/08/17-year-old-fatally-shot-by-columbus-police-officers-during-welfare-check/
https://plattevalley.newschannelnebraska.com/story/50839533/officerinvolved-shooting-case-will-head-to-grand-jury
https://www.wowt.com/2026/02/05/family-columbus-teen-fatally-shot-by-police-files-federal-lawsuit/
https://courthousenews.com/family-sues-nebraska-police-over-fatal-shooting-of-depressed-teenager/
https://dockets.justia.com/docket/nebraska/nedce/4%3A2026cv03028/110267

Lee Derek Larson

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/06/2024

Location : Sherwood + Sahara

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metro Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers were on routine patrol and profiled a vehicle as “suspicious.” The vehicle collided with another car and police chased the driver. The foot chase continued and police claim the main pointed a gun. Several other officers arrived, found the man on Sherwood and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZH8gO2A6A4

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/las-vegas-police-id-armed-man-killed-in-east-valley-officer-involved-shooting/

Javaria R. Taylor

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/06/2024

Location : Foxborough Cove apartments

City : Shreveport

County : Caddo

State : Louisiana

Agency : U.S. Marshals Task Force, Bossier City Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/06/2024, members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force and Bossier City Police Department attempted to arrest 19-year-old Javaria R. Taylor at the Foxborough Cove Apartments in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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During the arrest, officers reported that Taylor resisted and an altercation ensued. Officers fired shots, striking Taylor. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed further information about the incident or the names of the officers involved.
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The incident is being investigated by the involved agencies, with findings pending further review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksla.com/news/local/u-s-marshals-shooting-foxborough-cove-apartments/
https://www.shreveporttimes.com/news/shreveport-police-task-force-shooting-fatality/
https://www.ktbs.com/news/caddo-parish-police-investigation-foxborough-apartment-shooting/

Decarlos Cornelius Long

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/06/2024

Location : Edgewater Drive and Davisson Avenue

City : Fairview Shores

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 6, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) responded to a 911 call reporting a man in distress at a residence near Edgewater Drive and Davisson Avenue in Fairview Shores, Florida.
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Two deputies arrived at the residence, encountering 43-year-old Decarlos Cornelius Long emerging from the home. Police alleged that he was holding a large kitchen knife and claim to have ordered him to drop it, stating that Long appeared "extremely agitated." Police further alleged that Long moved toward them. Both deputies opened fire, striking him. Long was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Sheriff John Mina confirmed that Long had a history of mental health issues and stated that the sheriff’s office was familiar with him, having responded to the residence numerous times for arguments and disturbances. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the shooting, and its findings will be reviewed by the state attorney’s office. The identities of the deputies involved have not been disclosed.
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Last updated: 12/04/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/02/06/law-enforcement-presence-at-busy-orange-county-intersection/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/orange-county-davisson-avenue-shooting-knife-wielding-man-bodycam-video
https://www.wesh.com/article/orange-county-deputies-shoot-armed-man/46675642
https://www.orlando-news.com/2024/02/07/man-harming-himself-shot-by-orange-county-deputies-after-charging-them-with-knife/

Jonathan Foster

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/06/2024

Location : 43500 block of 20th Street West

City : Lancaster

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD)

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/06/2024, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) responded to a disturbance call at an Albertson’s supermarket in the 43500 block of 20th Street West in Lancaster, California. Police encountered Jonathan Foster, who was allegedly armed with two machetes inside the store. Officers shot and killed Foster during the encounter. Investigations into the shooting are being conducted by the LASD and 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.dailynews.com/2024/02/06/lancaster-man-shot-and-killed-by-police-at-albertsons/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-06/lancaster-police-shooting-albertsons-machetes
https://abc7.com/lancaster-shooting-police-machetes-supermarket/2024/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/06/2024

Location : Evans Road

City : Crab Creek

County : Henderson

State : North Carolina

Agency : Henderson County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police arrived at a domestic dispute and a man committed suicide under police duress. Several police cars were seen prior to the shooting. It is unknown how police approached the residence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wlos.com/news/local/armed-standoff-ends-tragically-in-henderson-countys-quiet-evans-road-community

Raul L. Diaz

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : Willow Grove Street and Brook Hollow Drive

City : Hackettstown

County : Warren

State : New Jersey

Agency : New Jersey State Police

Officer(s) : Kesene Grier

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bicyclist/bystander killed by police cruiser

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Raul Diaz was on his bicycle on Willow Grove Street and Brock Hollow Drive when he was run over and killed by a police cruiser by New Jersey State trooper Kesene Grier.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://patch.com/new-jersey/hackettstown/officials-id-cyclist-trooper-involved-fatal-hackettstown-crash

https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/update-cyclist-fatally-struck-nj-state-police-vehicle-hackettstown-identified

Donald J. Friese

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : Route 146 at Virginia Street

City : Cape Girardeau

County : Cape Girardeau

State : Illinois

Agency : U.S. Marshals,Cape Girardeau Police Department,Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 6, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Granite City police officers responded to a disturbance involving 39-year-old Donald J. Friese. Upon arrival, officers engaged in an altercation with Friese, who allegedly fired multiple shots, striking one officer in the arm. The officer was treated and released. Friese fled the scene on foot, later returning to his residence and escaping in a vehicle.
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The following evening, February 7, 2024, Cape Girardeau police received an alert about a vehicle driven by Friese. The alert was triggered by an Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. Officers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. Friese fled, and officers escalated the pursuit across the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge into Illinois. The chase continued until Friese's vehicle became stuck in a field near East Cape Girardeau.
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Friese locked himself inside his vehicle and fired at law enforcement officers with a rifle. Officers returned fire, fatally striking Friese.
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The incident is under investigation by the Illinois State Police, with findings to be reviewed by the Alexander County State’s Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/police-chase-ends-shootout-granite-city-suspect-18655957.php
https://www.wmix94.com/2024/02/08/man-accused-of-shooting-granite-city-officer-killed-with-shootout-in-east-cape-girardeau/
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/suspect-in-granite-city-police-officer-shooting-is-shot-and-killed-in-shootout-70867.cfm
https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/man-who-shot-granite-city-officer-found-in-southern-missouri/
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/granite-city-police-officer-shot-delmar-avenue/63-f575b660-0389-4aab-9c35-23f96db268bd

Joseph Aponte

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : Highway 90 + Gillingham

City : Sugar Land

County : Fort Bend

State : Texas

Agency : Sugar Land Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

City employee Joseph Aponte was driving his work truck on Highway 90 when police chased a fleeing vehicle into his path, causing a massive crash that killed Aponte.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/sugar-land-texas-highway-90-police-chase-crash-driver-killed/285-f0e94daf-20b6-4d0a-bc1d-5cdf9f8560c1

Sebastian Toledo

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : Cat Mountain and Bobcat Pass

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : US Marshals

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

US Marshals arrived at Cat Mountain and Bobcat Pass to arrest a man for homicide who was seen by drone to have retreated to a home. He committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/02/06/murder-suspect-dies-by-suicide-in-standoff-with-officers-on-east-side-sapd-says/

Sterling Ramon Alavache

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : Bank of America at 4301 Palm Beach Boulevard

City : Ft. Myers

County : Lee

State : Florida

Agency : Lee County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT

Officer(s) : Lt. Paul Nader

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during bank robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/05/2024, Lee County Sheriff’s Office and SWAT units were alerted to a bank robbery in progress at a Bank of America in Ft. Myers, Florida. The incident was triggered by a silent alarm system within the bank, notifying authorities of a potential armed threat.
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SWAT immediately deployed high-tech equipment to assess the situation. A combination of two drones and one robotic dog, equipped with cameras and sensors, was sent into the bank to provide real-time surveillance. Police used a Lenco BearCat armored vehicle to position personnel and establish a secure perimeter outside the bank. SWAT personnel were armed with rifles.
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A sniper was given orders to "neutralize" the target after observing Sterling Ramon Alavache with the knife, alleging that he threatened the hostage’s life. The sniper, identified as Lt. Paul Nader, fired a single shot, striking and killing Alavache. The hostage was recovered with an injury.
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Police described the robbery as aggressive but did not substantiate any past criminal history. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are handling the investigation.
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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://abcnews.go.com/US/florida-bank-of-america-hostage-incident/story?id=107004567
https://www.nbc-2.com/article/sniper-kills-florida-man-two-hostage-fort-myers-bank-america/46662949
https://www.wesh.com/article/fort-myers-bank-robbery/46662524

Eric Seckington

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : River Run

City : Altamonte Springs

County : Seminole

State : Florida

Agency : Altamonte Springs Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/05/2024, Altamonte Springs Police Department (ASPD) responded to a welfare check in the River Run neighborhood after residents reported that 65-year-old Eric Seckington was walking through the area with a rifle, acting strangely and appearing agitated. Upon arrival, officers encountered Seckington holding a rifle. Police reportedly issued firm commands for Seckington to drop the weapon, which he ignored. Police allege Seckington raised or attempted to position the rifle, prompting officers to open fire, striking and killing him. Seckington was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Body camera footage released by ASPD shows officers approaching Seckington and issuing commands before the shooting occurred. At this time, the names of the officer(s) involved have not been disclosed.
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Seckington had a history of mental illness, resulting in approximately 40 calls for service to his residence over the past year. Two weeks prior to the incident, he was assessed by the Aspire Mobile Response Unit and briefly hospitalized. Neighbors reported ongoing disturbances involving Seckington, including stalking and trespassing. A restraining order against him had been approved just minutes before the fatal encounter.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.
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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.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/02/07/officer-shoots-kills-rifle-wielding-man-who-walked-into-altamonte-springs-house/
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/02/11/watch-bodycam-footage-released-after-rifle-wielding-man-shot-killed-by-altamonte-springs-officer/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/neighbors-say-armed-man-shot-by-altamonte-springs-police-had-caused-disturbances-before
https://www.wesh.com/article/armed-suspect-shot-altamonte-springs/46666175

Boyd Douglas Phillips

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : Hub Street

City : Ozark

County : Dale

State : Alabama

Agency : Ozark Police Department, ALEA

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after alleged attempted robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Boyd D. Phillips, 47, attempted to rob a credit union in Ozark on February 5, 2024. After the failed robbery, he was tracked by police, leading to a vehicle pursuit. Phillips eventually fled into a residence on Hub Street and barricaded himself inside. ALEA SWAT, alongside local law enforcement, responded to the scene. During the standoff, officers fired shots, striking Phillips, who was later pronounced dead. No officers were injured during the incident. The investigation into the event is being handled by the Dale County District Attorney’s Office.
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Last update: November 26, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtvy.com/2024/02/05/one-dead-ozark-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.ala.org/news/2024/02/02/alert-police-involved-shooting-ozark
https://elmoreautauganews.com/2024/02/05/alea-barricaded-subject-shot-killed-in-dale-county-after-chase/

John Gabriel Rice

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : Hillcrest Drive + Morado Street

City : Graham

County : Young

State : Texas

Agency : Graham Police Department officers and Young County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Graham PD and the Young County Sheriff’s Office were called to check on a man, engaged with him and shot and killed him. This page will be updated when more information is available.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/one-dead-officer-hospitalized-after-incident-in-graham/

Michael Reed

Age :64

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Brandon

County : Rankin

State : Mississippi

Agency : Byram Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 5, 2024, officers from the Byram Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on 64-year-old Michael Reed on Interstate 55 in Byram, Mississippi, for a bond violation. Police escalated a pursuit that continued into Brandon, Mississippi, and ended on Highway 18 near Brown Bottling Group.
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When police approached the vehicle, they alleged that Reed died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting a review of the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Michael Reed)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/chase-ends-on-highway-18-in-brandon/
https://www.supertalk.fm/suspect-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-following-police-chase-in-brandon/
https://www.wapt.com/article/suspect-involved-in-police-chase-dies-of-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-mbi-says/46652067

Edward Ahrens

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : 100 Block of Hub Street

City : Ozark

County : Dale

State : Alabama

Agency : Catoosa County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Edward Ahrens, a convicted sex offender, had abducted an 11-year-old girl in Knoxville, Tennessee, and fled with her to Catoosa County, Georgia. On February 2, 2024, law enforcement officers in Georgia surrounded Ahrens' vehicle. During the confrontation, Ahrens rammed his car into multiple officers, which led four officers to open fire, fatally wounding him. The 11-year-old girl, who was with him at the time, was not physically injured in the incident. Ahrens had been on the Georgia sex offender registry and had previously been convicted of child exploitation charges.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.1819news.com/news/item/man-shot-killed-by-alea-swat-after-threatening-people-at-ozark-bank-had-criminal-history

Jonathan Bell

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/05/2024

Location : Cat Mountain and Bobcat Pass

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : US Marshals

Officer(s) : Matthew Hoffman, Wilberto Rivera-Colon, Chris Robinson

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

US Marshals arrived at Cat Mountain and Bobcat Pass to arrest a man for homicide who was seen by drone to have retreated to a home. He committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dailyvoice.com/connecticut/bridgeport/suspect-shot-killed-by-police-in-ansonia/

Omari Pitts

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/04/2024

Location : Cypress Avenue

City : Fontana

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Fontana Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash for code violation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/04/2024, the Fontana Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle on Cypress Avenue in Fontana, California, for alleged code violations. The police chase reportedly reached speeds of up to 100 mph, which police described as a "brief chase." The pursuit ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with a patrol car involved in the chase, resulting in a high-speed crash. The collision killed Omari Pitts, 15, and another individual, while two others sustained injuries. Investigations into the incident are ongoing and are being conducted by the Fontana Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities, 2 injured.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sbsun.com/2024/02/04/fontana-teen-killed-in-police-chase-crash/
https://abc7.com/fontana-police-chase-crash-cypress-avenue/2024/
https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/local_news/fontana-police-high-speed-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/2024/

Thomas Michael Gregory Rivera

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/04/2024

Location : West 2nd Street

City : Cherryville

County : Gaston

State : North Carolina

Agency : Cherryville Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during confrontation with police

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cherryville PD responded to a call about a possibly unhoused and allegedly erratic man with a wrench who put down the wrench and picked up a pipe when police arrived. Police fought him during arrest, tased him multiple times and shot and killed him during the struggle. He was reportedly not armed aside from holding various objects.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/1-hurt-after-shooting-cherryville-gems-says/FNYFE56EIFGBLNIUPECGJJ5H6I/

Robert Rias

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/04/2024

Location : Cypress Avenue

City : Fontana

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Fontana Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash for code violation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/04/2024, the Fontana Police Department initiated a pursuit of a vehicle on Cypress Avenue in Fontana, California, for alleged code violations. The chase reportedly reached speeds of up to 100 mph, which police described as a "brief chase." The pursuit ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with a patrol car involved in the chase, resulting in a high-speed crash. The collision killed Omari Pitts, 15, and another individual, while two others sustained injuries. Investigations into the incident are ongoing and are being conducted by the Fontana Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities, 2 injured.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sbsun.com/2024/02/04/fontana-teen-killed-in-police-chase-crash/
https://abc7.com/fontana-police-chase-crash-cypress-avenue/2024/
https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/local_news/fontana-police-high-speed-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/2024/

Kyle J. Maxwell

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/04/2024

Location : 1137 Henry Road

City : Billings

County : Yellowstone

State : Montana

Agency : Billings Police Departmen

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police chased a pickup truck for un disclosed reasons until it fell 60 feet, killing the driver. Police claim they called off the pursuit moments before the fatal crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-in-beaumont-leaves-man-dead-sunday/502-74853443-0d05-4e8e-880f-e9bcf8d2cd20

Jeremie Jamson Coleman

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/04/2024

Location : RFD Rd underpass on the north side of U.S. Highway 69

City : Beaumont

County : Jefferson

State : Texas

Agency : Beaumont Police Department

Officer(s) : Jaquelon Mertus, Robert Marsh, Christina Laury, Reginald Hildebrandt and Brian Tejada

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after domestic violence call and car chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Beaumont Police chased a speeding vehicle that fled a domestic violence scene without reported injuries until it crashed at the RFD Rd underpass on the north side of U.S. Highway 69. Police allege that a man with a gun emerged. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-in-beaumont-leaves-man-dead-sunday/502-74853443-0d05-4e8e-880f-e9bcf8d2cd20

Fernando Rodriguez Juarez

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/03/2024

Location : 32nd and L

City : Omaha

County : Douglas

State : Nebraska

Agency : Omaha Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by 2 off-duty moonlighting officers for “disturbance”

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Two off-duty officers were working security when they said a “disturbance” broke out over a gun when the off-duty police shot and killed 26-year-old Fernando Rodriguez Juarez and 28-year-old Jonathan Hernandez by firing into a moving vehicle, killing them both. It is unclear whether either of them had represented a danger to police or bystanders. The officers were cleared by the police chief.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowt.com/video/2024/02/03/breaking-omaha-police-identify-two-men-killed-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTaH3Zfr2v8&feature=youtu.be

https://www.wowt.com/2024/02/08/omaha-police-officers-involved-deadly-shooting-wont-be-charged/

https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/national-latino-group-calls-for-federal-investigation-of-fatal-omaha-shooting-by-off-duty-police/

Ernesto Rodriguez

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/03/2024

Location : Avalon Street

City : Jurupa Valley

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/03/2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic violence call on Avalon Street in Jurupa Valley, California. Deputies encountered Ernesto Rodriguez, 39, who was reportedly armed with a weapon. Police state that Rodriguez refused commands to drop the weapon, leading to deputies shooting and killing him. Investigations into the incident are ongoing and are being conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s 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.pe.com/2024/02/03/domestic-violence-call-in-jurupa-valley-ends-in-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
https://abc7.com/jurupa-valley-domestic-violence-police-shooting/2024/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-03/riverside-county-sheriffs-shooting-jurupa-valley