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Tina Lee 2 of 2

Age :33

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/05/2023

Location : Winchester Rd+Fortune Dr

City : Huntsville

County : Limestone

State : Alabama

Agency : Huntsville PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A vehicle was being chased by Huntsville PD, did not stop and police escalated the chase until she crashed and died. Police did not disclose why they were chasing her. Pamela Milton and Tina Lee both died in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/madison-woman-dies-in-hospital-after-sept-5-crash/

https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/hpd-one-dead-one-seriously-injured-in-two-vehicle-wreck/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/05/2023

Location : Hwy 49

City : Mendenhall

County : Simpson

State : Mississippi

Agency : Simpson County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Simpson County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on Highway 545. When police arrived, the man ran to a cemetery, then stole a police vehicle and was chased by police during which time, he struck 2 vehicles with the cruiser. He finally stopped at the Quick Stop gas station on Highway 49 when he exited the police cruiser with an AR-15. It is believed that this may have been the service rifle in the patrol car. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtva.com/news/mbi-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/article_8eb1ae5c-4db3-11ee-bd2a-9712a09385d7.html

https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2023/09/08/suspect-killed-in-shooting-involving-mississippi-deputies-reportedly-led-chase-in-stolen-patrol-vehicle-then-emerged-with-ar-15-rifle/

https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/suspect-killed-in-simpson-county-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.wtok.com/2023/09/07/person-shot-killed-by-deputies-simpson-county-gas-station/

Louis Griffin

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/05/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Moline

County : Rockford

State : Illinois

Agency : Moline PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died during apprehension after burglary

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 62-year-old white man believed to have committed a burglary was found by police and in the process of apprehension, he died. Coroner found cardiac disease that together with the arrest caused death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/suspect-dead-after-medical-issue-during-interview-with-east-moline-police/
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/em-burglary-suspect-died-of-cardiac-issues/

Lee Allan Ellsbury

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/05/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Buda

County : Hays

State : Texas

Agency : Hinda County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

During a traffic stop, Lee Allan Ellsbury first presented false ID, then ran away. Police allege the fleeing man fired several rounds at them. They shot and killed him. He had a simple warrant for driving without a license.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox7austin.com/video/1274543

Name Not Disclosed 1 of 2

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/05/2023

Location : University Blvd+Hwy 80

City : Jackson

County : Hinds

State : Mississippi

Agency : Jackson PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An officer was chasing a stolen Honda that had 4 occupants. The vehicle crashed and 2 people were ejected. Two people died as a result of this chase crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wapt.com/article/2-dead-3-hospitalized-from-crash-involving-a-stolen-vehicle/45020806#

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/report-ladue-students-died-in-crash-following-aborted-police-chase/

Name Not Disclosed 2 of 2

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/05/2023

Location : University Blvd+Hwy 80

City : Jackson

County : Hinds

State : Mississippi

Agency : Jackson PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An officer was chasing a stolen Honda that had 4 occupants. The vehicle crashed and 2 people were ejected. Two people died as a result of this chase crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wapt.com/article/2-dead-3-hospitalized-from-crash-involving-a-stolen-vehicle/45020806#

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/report-ladue-students-died-in-crash-following-aborted-police-chase/

Dominic Charles Cole

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/05/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Ballard

County : Salt Lake

State : Utah

Agency : Salt lake City PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party bicyclist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Salt Lake County deputies chased an impaired driver who sped away and hit and killed 15-year-old Dominic Charles Cole on his bicycle.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2023/09/05/15-year-old-bicyclist-dies-after/

Joshua Lee Walker

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/05/2023

Location : Ernest Smith Blvd

City : Bartow

County : Polk

State : Florida

Agency : Polk County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health event

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Joshua Walker seemed to be experiencing some sort of mental health crisis. He had an argument with his mother, threatened that he would commit “suicide by cop”, then took off, carjacked a vehicle, was chased by police and shot and killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-polk/suspect-critical-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-polk-county

https://www.wtsp.com/video/news/local/polkcounty/carjacking-in-polk-county-leads-to-officer-involved-shooting/67-18ec0a6c-7496-49a3-8859-28aa69de0ec8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mvViz_5Zq4

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/bartow-police-shooting-suspect-polk-county-investigation/67-a2aec48a-3f78-4f1a-a9c5-9d9c9cd5912e

Dontae D. Warner

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/05/2023

Location : US Route 30+Carpenter Lane

City : North Huntingdon Township

County : Westmoreland

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : North Huntington Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during drug investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Someone was shot and killed by police near a hotel in North Huntingdon Township during an undercover drug investigation in the parking lot of a motel. This is the second time in 3 days that the DA’s office undercover officers ran an operation out of this motel.

The officers were all cleared. The family of Dontae Warner requested bodycam videos and these were denied without any reason given.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/news/local/psp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-fatally-shot/article_11ed8957-faed-5844-93e6-28c482bd2001.html
https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/suspect-shot-killed-during-narcotics-investigation-north-huntingdon-motel-identified/KMJZW6GP5FEIRK6RENW4HVQEA4/
https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2023/09/07/few-details-release-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-huntingdon-motel/
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/coroner-identifies-allegheny-county-man-killed-in-police-involved-shooting-in-north-huntingdon/
https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/news/local/suspect-id-d-in-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/article_11c9196d-2e87-5dad-9f99-616b6245cff4.html
https://www.wtae.com/article/north-huntingdon-suspect-shot-westmoreland-county/45027741

Renee Anette Stansbury

Age :38

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/04/2023

Location : Yosemite Dr+Lincoln Ave

City : Oildale

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Kern County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Kern County deputies escalated a “brief” chase of a man who crashed into another vehicle, killing the unnamed passenger.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://usaccidentlawyer.com/news/one-killed-pursuit-crash-yosemite-drive-lincoln-avenue-oildale-ca/

https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/eastbound-lanes-of-decatur-street-blocked-after-crash-in-oildale-chp/

Daniel Sanders

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/04/2023

Location : Mountaineer Dr

City : Seneca Rocks

County : Tucker

State : West Virginia

Agency : West Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

After a road rage fatality, police were looking for the person who had killed a man on the road. Police obtained a warrant for Daniel Sanders for second degree murder and West Virginia State Police took SWAT along to arrest him. When a large police presence appeared at his home, police heard gunshots and found him dead inside from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wboy.com/news/crime/suspect-found-dead-after-standoff-in-deadly-tucker-county-road-rage-investigation-troopers-say/

Jacob Matthew String

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/04/2023

Location : Southcross+Prestwick

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio PD

Officer(s) : Juan Dominguez, Matthew Raster

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

San Antonio PD arrived to arrest Jacob String for 4 warrants for aggravated robbery. String allegedly fired at police who shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://foxsanantonio.com/newsletter-daily/wanted-robbery-suspect-shot-dead-by-police-after-allegedly-shooting-at-officers-crime-victim-suspect-investigation-shooting-southeast-side

https://www.kens5.com/article/news/community/girlfriend-of-robbery-suspect-killed-by-sapd-in-pursuit-speaks-out/273-33979ec6-9265-4e00-96cc-691d35cea720

Lewis Earl Johnson Jr.

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/04/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Longview

County : Cowlitz

State : Washington

Agency : Longview PD

Officer(s) : Matt Dennis, Bri Cummo, Seth Libbbey

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after overdose

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man was passed out at a drive through in Longview and was given Narcan. The man woke up, “became aggressive” and drove away. Police chased him. He allegedly pulled a gun. Police shot and killed him. The man was found to have a ghost gun.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kptv.com/video/2023/09/04/seattle-man-given-narcan-longview-drive-thru-shot-killed-by-officers/

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/longview-police-chase-shooting-suspect-dead/283-8fb60658-6cbe-4b12-81ca-4aec22cbf9ce

https://katu.com/news/local/man-wielding-ghost-gun-fatally-shot-by-police-after-car-chase-through-longview

Sherman Crutcher

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 09/04/2023

Location : Yori Ave

City : Reno

County : Washoe

State : Nevada

Agency : Washoe County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after stabbing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Washoe County deputies were called to a stabbing and found an injured person and a man with a knife. They shot and killed the man with the knife.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kolotv.com/2023/09/04/wcso-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/

Robert Boozer

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/04/2023

Location : 1600 block of Dawn Haven+Colima Rd

City : Hacienda Heights

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after fatal stabbing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man stabbed his father to death and was shot and killed by LASD deputies.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/hacienda-heights-suspect-killed-deputy-involved-shooting-stabbing/13734890/

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

Brandon Jamar Hill

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/03/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Macon

County : Bibb

State : Georgia

Agency : Bibb County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bibb County deputies chased a car they felt might be stolen and ended up using PIT maneuvers and lethal approached until the car predictably flipped, killing 15-year-old Brandon Hill and injuring a second teenage passenger.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.macon.com/news/local/crime/article278972619.html

Bradley Hatcher

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/03/2023

Location : Sunset Dr

City : Jackson

County : Hinds

State : Mississippi

Agency : Mississippi Highway Patrol SWAT, Grenada PD, Grenada County SO, Mississippi Bureau of Investigations

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during hostage situation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

SWAT was called for a hostage situation at Walgreens. Police arrived and shot and killed the hostage taker.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://mageenews.com/mbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-grenada/

Jaiden DeJarnett

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/03/2023

Location : Jefferson St

City : Courtland

County : Lawrence

State : Alabama

Agency : Decatur PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Decatur PD attempted to conduct a traffic stop at 2:40 a.m. on a vehicle at 67 and Danville Road. The driver, 16-year-old Jaiden DeJarnett, did not stop. Police escalated a chase into Lawrence County. When reaching Jefferson Street with police still in pursuit, DeJarnett lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree and died during the chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.waff.com/2023/09/04/one-person-killed-lawrence-co-single-vehicle-crash-following-pursuit/

https://whnt.com/news/decatur/dpd-one-dead-after-police-pursuit-ends-in-lawrence-county/

https://www.waaytv.com/news/update-madison-county-teen-killed-in-pursuit-involving-decatur-police/article_db4e4adc-4b2d-11ee-8505-53098b719207.html

George Appleby

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/03/2023

Location : 842 Winden Ave

City : Alliance

County : Stark

State : Ohio

Agency : Alliance PD

Officer(s) : John Toussant

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man held a machete to his girlfriend’s throat and locked himself in an upstairs apartment. SWAT appeared and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox19.com/video/2023/09/04/one-dead-alliance-officer-involved-shooting/

Lexi Hagen

Age :27

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/03/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Rapid City

County : Pennington

State : Iowa

Agency : Rapid City PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Intoxicated driver collided with police car, killing passenger Lexi Hagen.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/keim-arraignment-pennington-county-court/article_e098e768-7cd3-11ee-8142-e34af7a00519.html

David Adrian Mendez Lopez

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/02/2023

Location : 1900 block of S Kelley St

City : Chattanooga

County : Hamilton

State : Tennessee

Agency : Chattanooga PD, SWAT

Officer(s) : Jeremiah Cook, Camy Barber, Christian Burgeson, Nicholas Wilde

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during SWAT invasion for domestic dispute

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Chattanooga PD were called to a home on South Kelley Street where a 17-year-old was allegedly threatening people with a gun in a domestic disturbance. Police showed up with SWAT and brought family members out of the home. Police allege the teenager pointed a gun at them. They shot and killed him. TBI who is investigating the incident posted the following on their website: “For reasons still under investigation, the situation escalated, and officers discharged their service weapons, striking the teen. “

His parents later clarified that he was only holding a cell phone during the domestic argument, not a gun. Police killed an unarmed teenager when they invaded the home.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://tbinewsroom.com/2023/09/03/tbi-agents-investigating-chattanooga-officer-involved-shooting-2/

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/chattanooga-police-swat-standoff-leads-to-officer-involved-shooting/article_9f502bbe-4a69-11ee-8d08-a30523017a20.html

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/update-17-year-old-killed-in-chattanooga-officer-involved-shooting-tbi-takes-over-investigation/article_9f502bbe-4a69-11ee-8d08-a30523017a20.html

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2023/sep/14/boys-family-says-he-was-holding-a-phone-not-a-gun/#/questions

Levi Edward Saveli

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/02/2023

Location : County Hwy 54

City : Sebeka

County : Becker

State : Minnesota

Agency : Becker County SO

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Becker County deputies saw a motorcycle speeding and escalated a chase. The motorcycle fled and crashed, killing the driver, Levi Edward Saveli.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/sheriff-motorcyclist-crashes-dies-after-fleeing-state-trooper-in-becker-county/

https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-near-frazee-after-speeding-away-from-state-trooper

Taran Morris 1 of 2

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/02/2023

Location : 9th+Main

City : Joplin

County : Jasper

State : Missouri

Agency : Joplin PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Joplin PD tried to initiate a traffic stop at 10th and Main Streets but two motorcycles refused to stop and fled. Police escalated a chase and they sped up to 80-100 mph. The motorcycle with Taran Morris fleeing crashed into the motorcycle of a third party motorist, Mark McGowan, 60, also on a motorcycle as McGowan was leaving a parking lot and Morris ran into him during the police chase, killing McGowan. Two died and the other young man also fleeing with Morris was arrested and charged with second degree murder even though he was not involved in the accident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/local-news/joplin-news/breaking-emergency-crews-block-part-of-main-street-after-crash/

Mark McGowan, 2 of 2

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/02/2023

Location : 9th+Main

City : Joplin

County : Jasper

State : Missouri

Agency : Joplin PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Joplin PD tried to initiate a traffic stop at 10th and Main Streets but two motorcycles refused to stop and fled. Police escalated a chase and they sped up to 80-100 mph. The motorcycle with Taran Morris fleeing crashed into the motorcycle of a third party motorist, Mark McGowan, 60, also on a motorcycle as McGowan was leaving a parking lot and Morris ran into him during the police chase, killing McGowan. Two died and the other young man also fleeing with Morris was arrested and charged with second degree murder even though he was not involved in the accident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/local-news/joplin-news/breaking-emergency-crews-block-part-of-main-street-after-crash/

Stephon Ford

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/02/2023

Location : 8240 Tara Blvd

City : Jonesboro

County : Clayton

State : Georgia

Agency : Clayton County PD

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after killing K9

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Clayton County PD arrested 2 men in a hotel for owning drug paraphernalia and guns. A third one, Stephon Ford, escaped. He was located by police and when a K9 was sicced on him, he shot and killed the attacking dog. Police searched for Ford until they found and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/09/02/clayton-county-police-k9-dies-after-being-shot-by-suspect-police-say/

Richard Nathan Mark Marelli

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/02/2023

Location : I-275

City : Clermont

County : Clermont

State : Ohio

Agency : Ohio State Police

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Clermont County deputies chased a motorcycle on the I-275 until it crashed. The driver died. Reasons for the chase were not given by police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://local12.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-clermont-county-crash-motorcycle-bike-riding-car-vehicle-officer-involved-police-response-chase-pursuit-wreck-accident-clermont-county-saturday-275-highway-interstate-ohio-state-patrol-victim-injuries-death

Jaylen Latrelle Routt

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/01/2023

Location : 900 block of Emory Court

City : Fayetteville

County : Wake

State : North Carolina

Agency : North Carolina Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Harrison Nazal, McCoy

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police after chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

NC Highway Patrol chased a vehicle for driving too fast. The driver fled and police escalated the chase to over 100 mph. The vehicle predictably crashed during the chase and police allege that the driver fired shots at them and they claim that they fired back, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2023/09/01/man-shot--killed-by-trooper-following-car-chase--gunfire-exchange

https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/crime/2023/09/01/cumberland-county-murder-suspect-jaylen-routt-killed-by-lawmen-in-raleigh/70738030007/

https://abc11.com/nc-murder-suspect-johnston-county-chase-ncshp-shot-killed-state-troopers/13725030/

https://www.wral.com/video/shots-fired-after-chase-ends-in-raleigh-neighborhood/21028400/

https://www.wral.com/story/trooper-shoots-kills-fayetteville-man-wanted-for-murder-after-high-speed-chase-shootout-in-raleigh/21028394/

https://www.wral.com/story/nc-trooper-fatally-shoots-man-in-an-exchange-of-gunfire-after-a-pursuit-and-crash/21028958/

https://news.yahoo.com/nc-trooper-fatally-shoots-man-142032109.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/01/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Vallejo

County : Solano

State : California

Agency : Vallejo PD

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Vallejo PD saw a Tyoyta Avalon they felt was connected to prior offenses and escalated a chase. The vehicle fled and police claim that they temporarily lost sight of it. When they saw it again, they made a U-turn to chase it. The driver accelerated, hit 2 cars and a pole. The bystander driver of one of the cars he hit died.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Daryl Vance

Age :70

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/01/2023

Location : Garden Bowl

City : Detroit

County : Wayne

State : Michigan

Agency : Detroit Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Beaten/bludgeoned

Event : Bludgeoned by officer, causing fatal wounds

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Detroit police were called to the Garden Bowl on Woodward on a report of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance. When police arrived, 71-year-old Daryl Vance had already left the bar and was no longer causing any problems, witnesses said. Brown aggressively approached Vance and threatened to punch him. The interaction quickly escalated, and Brown punched Vance in the jaw, causing him to fall and strike his head. Brown was left lying and died less than a week after the incident. Vance was on life support for 20 days before he died on Sept. 21 from blunt force trauma to his head. “There was no de-escalation,” Crawford says. “The officer escalated it. He wasn’t defending himself. That’s why Mr. Vance died. This is about seeking justice for Mr. Daryl Vance.”

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.metrotimes.com/news/detroit-police-commissioners-urge-justice-department-to-investigate-cop-who-killed-elderly-man-35674911

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/31/2023

Location : 3300 block of Tennessee St

City : Vallejo

County : Solano

State : California

Agency : Vallejo PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Vallejo PD chased a vehicle they felt might be involved in a crime in a different time and place. They hunted the car at high speed until it crashed into 2 other cars, killing the third-party motorist in one of the vehicles. The man whom police were chasing escaped and it is unknown whether he was guilty of anything.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/driver-in-vallejo-police-chase-crashes-into-car-kills-occupant-before-escaping-police/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/31/2023

Location : NW 30th+54th

City : Miami

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami-Dade PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash, possible mistaken identity

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Miami-Dade PD arrived at an attempted robbery and were given the description of a vehicle of the man who had tried to take a purse. Police chased what they believed to be the correct vehicle. The vehicle took off and crashed into a tree, killing the driver. Family of the deceased gathered at the site and expressed dismay and confusion, stating they believed police had chased the wrong car because the man who had been killed was a citizen who they were certain would not rob people. To date, it has not been clarified whether police had possibly chased and killed someone other than their intended target.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/09/01/suspect-dies-in-fatal-crash-following-gas-station-robbery-and-police-chase/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD5NUk5_IxA

Elizandro Vargas

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/31/2023

Location : 19th+Ocotillo

City : El Centro

County : Imperial

State : California

Agency : El Centro PD

Officer(s) : Adrian Hirales

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

El Centro PD followed a man carrying a brick at 6 a.m., claiming he was trying to rob a business with it. Police allege they demanded he drop the brick, that he refused and they therefore shot him to death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kyma.com/news/imperial-county/2023/08/31/man-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting/

Michael Kirkland

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/31/2023

Location : I-10+New Braunfels exit

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio PD

Officer(s) : J. Owen

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer J. Owen tried to arrest Michael Kirkland who had open warrants and allegedly got into a shootout with police. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/08/30/sapd-shuts-down-part-of-i-10-on-east-side-due-to-active-crime-scene/

https://www.fox7austin.com/news/suspect-dead-after-shootout-with-san-antonio-police-on-i-10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z0unZVsBk8

Tang Kang Dave Chiang

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 08/31/2023

Location : Arboretum in the 10000 block of Research Blvd

City : Austin

County : Austin

State : Texas

Agency : Austin PD

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after mass shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tang Kang Dave Chiang allegedly opened fire at random people at the Austin Arboretum, killing 64-year-old Laura Jaregui and injuring 3 other people before he was shot and killed by Austin PD. His victims are not listed in this space as they were not killed involving police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://concealednation.org/2023/08/1-dead-3-injured-in-shooting-at-austin-tx-mall-suspect-dead/

https://www.austintexas.gov/news/homicide-investigation-10000-block-research-boulevard

Richard Jess Ramirez

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/31/2023

Location : Tinkell+Rodeo Rd

City : Casa Grande

County : Pinal

State : Arizona

Agency : Casa Grande PD

Officer(s) : Jacob Robinson, Alex Teitelbaum

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Casa Grande PD stated that Richard Jess Ramirez was involved in a domestic dispute in front of a residence and was seen with a knife. The man was shot and killed by 2 Casa Grande PD officers.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMlfM7QW558

https://www.azfamily.com/2023/09/04/casa-grande-police-identify-suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting/

John L. Stanford

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/31/2023

Location : FM 450

City : County unincorporated

County : Gregg

State : Texas

Agency : DPS

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after car chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

DPS attempted to traffic-stop John L. Stanford. He fled and police escalated a chase that ended when he stopped on FM 450 and fled into the woods. Police allege that he fired at them and they shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kltv.com/2023/08/31/one-person-dead-officer-involved-shooting-harrison-county/

Tremaine Jackson

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/31/2023

Location : 2200 block of Hessler Blvd

City : Minquadale

County : New Castle

State : Delaware

Agency : Delaware State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Delaware State Police saw Tremaine Jackson who allegedly left the store with stolen merchandise. A DSP trooper tried to stop him from leaving and hung on to his car, getting stuck between the door and the guard rail of the parking lot. The trooper shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://6abc.com/officer-involved-shooting-suspect-dead-new-castle-delaware-deadly/13721701/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2023/09/03/delaware-state-police-identify-fugitive-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/

https://firststateupdate.com/2023/08/suspect-dead-officer-reportedly-wounded-in-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2023/09/03/police-identified-man-killed-in-the-officer-involved-shooting-at-lowes/70757332007/

https://6abc.com/officer-involved-shooting-suspect-dead-new-castle-delaware-deadly/13721701/

Hudson Standley

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/30/2023

Location : Tregaskis Ave

City : Vallejo

County : Solano

State : California

Agency : Vallejo PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Vallejo PD chased a Toyota Avalon they felt may be connected to previous robberies elsewhere. Police escalated the chase until the vehicle crashed, rolled over, killing the driver Hudson Standley and injuring an unnamed female passenger.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://usaccidentlawyer.com/news/hudson-standley-killed-after-police-chase-ends-in-accident-on-springs-road-vallejo-ca/

Jordan Pyle

Age :40

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 08/30/2023

Location : residence

City : Norman

County : Cleveland

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Cleveland County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Vaughn Cannon

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Officer killed by officer husband

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 30, 2023, Cleveland County Deputy Jordan Pyle was fatally shot at her home in Norman, Oklahoma. Her husband, Vaughn Cannon, also a deputy with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with her death. The incident followed a domestic argument during which Pyle's 17-year-old son reported hearing multiple gunshots from the bedroom. Responding officers found Pyle unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds.
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The medical examiner’s report detailed that Pyle sustained 12 gunshot wounds, 11 to the left side of her face and one to the right, with significant brain injuries caused by bone fragments. Vaughn Cannon, who was terminated from the sheriff's office after the incident, initially pleaded not guilty but changed his plea to guilty in October 2024.
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Deputy Pyle was remembered as a dedicated officer committed to serving her community. She was laid to rest on September 7, 2023, with full honors, including a 21-gun salute. This case highlights the tragic impact of domestic violence, even among law enforcement professionals.
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The incident is under investigation, and Cannon was sentenced to LWOP (life without parole) on 12/10/2024.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/story/64fa86e43ea58e07165dc189/she-was-there-to-lift-us-up%3A-remembering-the-life-of-cleveland-county-deputy
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-cleveland-county-deputy-jordan-cannon-funeral-vaughn-cannon/45034400
https://www.news9.com/story/65330fd408f0fe7eeaec62f9/medical-examiners-report-reveals-new-information-in-okla-deputys-death
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-former-cleveland-county-deputy-vaughn-cannon-court-jordan-pyle/46681336
https://kfor.com/news/local/former-deputy-pleads-guilty-to-shooting-killing-wife/
https://www.koco.com/article/vaughn-cannon-sentenced-cleveland-county-deputy-jordan-pyle/63146269

Berkley Lee Collins Jr.

Age :74

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/30/2023

Location : 2700 block of Gordon St

City : Hopewell

County : Prince George

State : Virginia

Agency : Hopewell PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Berkley Lee Collins Jr. was allegedly shooting at nothing in particular when Hopewell PD arrived. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbc12.com/2023/08/31/74-year-old-man-dies-officer-involved-shooting/