Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Jeffery Shane Hunt
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/14/2024
Location : Hohenwald area
City : Summertown
County : Lewis
State : Tennessee
Agency : Lewis County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police in Summertown, TN shot and killed a person under undisclosed circumstances.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/tbi-1-dead-after-deputy-involved-shooting-in-lewis-county/

Novelle Nesmith
Age :14
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/14/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Wethersfield
County : Hartford
State : Connecticut
Agency : Wethersfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 14, 2024, Wethersfield Police escalated a pursuit of a vehicle that was driving erratically. The vehicle, which had been stolen in Hartford, crashed into a tree and then into a house on Church Street in Wethersfield while police were in hot pursuit. Tragically, 14-year-old Novelle Nesmith, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was trapped and later pronounced dead.
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The other two juveniles in the vehicle were injured and taken to the hospital. One juvenile was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, while the other was released after medical care.
Novelle Nesmith's family has since called for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the police chase.
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The Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation into the crash, and the Wethersfield Police Department is cooperating with the inquiry.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last Update: December 3, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://patch.com/connecticut/wethersfield/hartford-teen-idd-fatal-crash-victim-wethersfield-pd
https://www.ctinsider.com/capitalregion/article/wethersfield-teen-died-stolen-car-novelle-nesmith-18610968.php
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/child-killed-when-stolen-car-hit-wethersfield-home-was-hartford-14-year-old-police/3194640/

William Marvin Toon
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/14/2024
Location : Sinclair gas station on Riverdale Road
City : Ogden
County : Weber
State : Utah
Agency : Weber-Morgan Narcotic Strike Force, Ogden Metro Gang Unit, Utah County Major Crimes Unit, Ogden Police Department, Pleasant Grove Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A large number of officers from many law enforcement agencies tried to make an arrest and killed someone at a gas station. Police did not clarify whether the man they killed had been the man they were seeking.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksl.com/article/50844813/1-man-dead-following-shooting-involving-ogden-officers

Albert Alderman
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/14/2024
Location : Avondale Avenue
City : Toledo
County : Lucas
State : Ohio
Agency : Toledo Police Department
Officer(s) : Toledo Police Department
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Albert Alderman had called Toledo police to report his girlfriend was not breathing. Police arrived, found no signs of trauma and had her autopsied. Autopsy revealed she had been strangled. Police set out to arrest Alderman who fled and fired shots at police. They shot and killed him.
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Te'Onna De’Asha Davis-Cannon
Age :27
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 01/14/2024
Location : Cleaver Boulevard and Benton Avenue
City : Kansas City
County : Jackson
State : Missouri
Agency : Kansas City Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kansas City Police initiated a chase. A woman fled. Police claimed they stopped pursuing her as she crashed into a tree and died. It is unknown if and when police called in to call off the chase.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox4kc.com/news/woman-dies-in-crash-off-swope-after-allegedly-running-from-police-kcpd/
https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/driver-dies-in-overnight-crash-near-swope-parkway-mlk-jr-boulevard

William Michael Fulk
Age :66
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/14/2024
Location : Silas Creek Road and McGregor Road
City : Winston Salem
County : Forsyth
State : North Carolina
Agency : Winston Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after firing shots
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man allegedly had a long gun in Winston-Salem. Police arrived and allege he had shot into a neighbor’s car. They shot and killed him.A neighbor later said that he was “the sweetest man” who had been having dementia issues and she attributed his confused behavior to it.
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Matthew Holland
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/14/2024
Location : 140 Southwest Columbia Street
City : Portland
County : County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : PPB – Portland Police Bureau
Officer(s) : Joshua Howery
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under unknown circumcstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Portland police shot and killed Matthew Holland who had been firing bullets from a building. Officer Joshua Howery who killed him had previously killed Alexander Tadros in 2021.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=533280
Previous Killing by Officer Howery:
https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/02/grand-jury-finds-no-criminal-wrongdoing-in-police-fatal-shooting-of-30-year-old-man-in-north-portland.html

Ramon Zavari Miller
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/14/2024
Location : I-77 and Tyvola
City : Charlotte
County : Charlotte-Mecklenburg
State : North Carolina
Agency : Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Charlotte Police chased a car they believed stolen on the I-77. The vehicle tried to take the exit and crashed. Ramon Zavari Miller died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ3tFY_TLyQ
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Wesley Gerald Klotthor
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 01/14/2024
Location : 800 block of Black Street
City : Santa Maria
County : Santa Barbara
State : California
Agency : Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Special Enforcement Team, California Highway Patrol and Santa Maria Police Department
Officer(s) : Nicholas Adomaitis, Michael Savey
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/14/2024, officers from the Santa Maria Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, including its Special Enforcement Team, responded to a domestic disturbance in the 800 block of Black Street in Santa Maria, California.
The incident escalated when Wesley Gerald Klotthor, 32, fled the scene, prompting a pursuit. The chase culminated in a standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies. During the standoff, officers Nicholas Adomaitis and Michael Savey discharged their firearms, killing Klotthor.
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Investigations into the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and shooting, are ongoing and are being conducted by the involved agencies and independent oversight bodies.
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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.santamariatimes.com/news/local/police-chase-domestic-disturbance-shooting-investigation/2024/
https://www.noozhawk.com/article/santa_maria_police_standoff_fatal_shooting_reported/
https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/multiple-agencies-involved-in-deadly-shooting-in-santa-maria

Nathaniel Law Liberator
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/14/2024
Location : 300 block of C Street
City : Carlisle
County : Cumberland
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pennsylvania State Police were sent to the 300 block of C Street in Carlisle for a disturbance call. The officers engaged in an altercation with Nathaniel Law Liberator and shot and killed him. Liberator had recently graduated from college. Police would not say whether Liberator had a weapon.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abc27.com/local-news/one-dead-after-altercation-with-police-in-cumberland-county/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-support-nathan-liberators-memoria

David Michael Pemberton
Age :56
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/13/2024
Location : Rupple Road
City : Fayetteville
County : Washington
State : Arkansas
Agency : Arkansas State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 13, 2024, Arkansas State Police pursued a speeding Dodge Charger, which crossed into the path of a vehicle driven by David Michael Pemberton, a food delivery driver. Pemberton was killed in the resulting crash. His brother has since launched a petition calling for investigations into police chases due to the frequent deaths caused by these pursuits.
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The investigation is being led by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox16.com/crime/fayetteville-man-fleeing-arkansas-state-police-causes-fatal-crash/
https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/brother-of-bystander-killed-in-police-pursuit-creates-petition/

Noor Ramsis
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Middle Eastern
Date : 01/13/2024
Location : 1600 block of Florence Avenue
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LASD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police investigating robbery
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2024, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of an armed robbery in the 1600 block of Florence Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Noor Ramsis, 38, was alleged to have robbed a woman at gunpoint prior to the deputies’ arrival.
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During the encounter, deputies shot and killed Ramsis. The LASD has not disclosed further details about the confrontation or the decision to use lethal force. Investigations into the incident are ongoing and are being conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and oversight agencies to determine the circumstances leading to Ramsis’ death.
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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.latimes.com/california/story/2024/01/13/lasd-responds-to-robbery-suspect-shot-killed
https://www.dailynews.com/2024/01/13/armed-robbery-suspect-fatally-shot-by-lasd/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/robbery-investigation-ends-in-fatal-shooting/

Leandro Luevano
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/13/2024
Location : 10600 block of Cat Mountain
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bexar County deputies and SWAT went to a residence on the 10600 block of Cat Mountain to arrest an 18-year-old and shot and killed him in the process.
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Brian Douglas Dawson
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/13/2024
Location : Sheldon Woods, Indian Hollow Reservation
City : Grafton
County : Lorain
State : Ohio
Agency : Lorain County Metro Park Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Brian Douglas Dawson locked himself in a vehicle and a park ranger approached. It is unknown what transpired but the ranger alleged that Dawson pointed a gun at him. He called police and SWAT arrived and created a standoff. Police eventually shot and killed Dawson.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox8.com/news/swat-standoff-ends-with-alleged-gunman-dead-sheriff/

Jake Chiaradonna
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/13/2024
Location : Pine Street and Plummer Street
City : Manchester
County : Hillsborough
State : New Hampshire
Agency : Manchester Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Manchester Police saw Jake Chiardonna in a stolen vehicle and sent a K9 to attack him. He defended himself with a screwdriver, injuring the animal. Police shot and killed him.
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Taeron Jerrious Legg
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/12/2024
Location : Dellwood Apartments, 1503 S Green St
City : Glasgow
County : Barren
State : Kentucky
Agency : Glasgow Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Glasgow PD arrived at a domestic violence situation and attended to an injured female victim when shooter Taeron Legg committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wnky.com/breaking-1-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-in-glasgow/
https://www.wbko.com/2024/01/12/1-killed-1-injured-glasgow-shooting/

Alfred Martinez
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/12/2024
Location : Buddy Lawrence Drive
City : Corpus Christi
County : Nueces
State : Texas
Agency : Corpus Christi Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in rescue shelter
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Corpus Christi PD arrived at a rescue shelter to arrest Alfred Martinez for continued sexual assault of a child. Police allege that he had a gun and they shot and killed him.
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McCrae Bowser
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/12/2024
Location : Smoky Crossing Apartment Complex
City : Seymour
County : Sevier
State : Tennessee
Agency : Sevier County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A woman called 911 and reported that her ex-boyfriend was outside of her apartment complex with a gun. Police arrived and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :

Stephaun Fair
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/12/2024
Location : Gulf Freeway
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD chased a vehicle at110 mph until it crashed on the Gulf Freeway, killing Stephaun Fair, injuring two others
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.aol.com/news/houston-police-chase-ends-crash-121545220.html

Benjamin Prowell
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Maumelle
County : Pulaski
State : Arkansas
Agency : Maumelle Police Department (MPD), Arkansas State Police (ASP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2024, Maumelle Police Department officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in Maumelle, Arkansas. Upon arrival, officers encountered an individual who refused to cooperate with unknown commands. Police escalated a standoff involving MPD and Arkansas State Police, during which police opened fire and killed the man. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation. The Arkansas State Police have taken over the investigation, and their findings will be reviewed by the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/asp-investigate-standoff-maumelle-police-one-dead/91-a961a5df-79a9-4ecd-9381-007409cd61aa
https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/asp-investigating-deadly-standoff-in-maumelle/
https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/one-dead-after-standoff-with-maumelle-police/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jan/11/arkansas-state-police-investigating-fatal-maumelle-standoff/

Charquan Hargrove
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Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department (DMPD)
Officer(s) : Officer Brian Stern, Officer Nicholas
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2024, Des Moines Police Department officers responded to an unknown situation involving Charquan Hargrove. Officers Brian Stern and Nicholas escalated the situation, leading to a standoff during which they opened fire and fatally shot Hargrove. It has not been confirmed whether Hargrove was armed at the time of the shooting. The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing the case, and findings will be forwarded to the Polk County Attorney's Office for further review.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :

Gustavo Benitez
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Pixley
County : Tulare
State : California
Agency : Tulare County Sheriff's Office (TCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2024, Tulare County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in Pixley, California. During the stop, deputies engaged 28-year-old Gustavo Benitez in an altercation. Deputies opened fire and killed him. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, with findings to be reviewed by the Tulare County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc30.com/post/suspect-shot-deputies-during-traffic-stop-tulare-county/15782380/
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/crime/1-dead-after-officer-shots-suspect-in-pixley/

John Farmer
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Chouteau
County : Mayes
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Brent Maner was on a dirt bike being chased by Oklahoma State Patrol. Troopers escalated a chase through downtown Chouteau where the dirt bike being driven by Brent Maner hit and killed pedestrian John Farmer. Police never said what was so urgent about this chase that they conducted it through the high-traffic part of town.
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Donald Heath Hibbard
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : 3rd and Elm
City : Quincy
County : Adams
State : Illinois
Agency : Quincy Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Matthew Hermsmeier, Officer Gabriel VanderMaiden
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2024, at approximately 11:51 a.m., Quincy Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 700 block of North 3rd Street. Upon arrival, officers observed 49-year-old Donald H. Hibbard with a handgun tucked in his waistband. Officer Hermsmeier attempted to de-escalate the situation using a TASER™, which was unsuccessful. During a struggle to gain control, Hibbard drew the handgun and fired, striking Officer Hermsmeier in the right upper arm. Officer VanderMaiden, fearing for both officers' lives, drew his service weapon and fired two rounds, fatally wounding Hibbard. Officer Hermsmeier was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Blessing Hospital. Hibbard was transported to the same hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident was investigated by the Illinois State Police, with findings reviewed by the Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office. No charges were filed against the officers involved.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Donald H. Hibbard), 1 injury (Officer Matthew Hermsmeier)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://khqa.com/news/local/no-criminal-charges-for-quincy-police-officers-involved-in-january-shooting
https://khqa.com/news/local/update-in-officer-and-suspect-shooting-at-3rd-and-elm-in-quincy
https://khqa.com/news/local/adams-county-coroners-office-releases-name-of-3rd-and-elm-shooting-subject
https://www.nieburfh.com/obituary/DonaldHeath-Hibbard
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/baylis-man-dies-exchanging-gunfire-police-18604833.php

Name Not Disclosed
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Laredo
County : Webb
State : Texas
Agency : Webb County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Webb County deputy chased a vehicle until it crashed and killed a man. The reason for the chase was not disclosed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/pursuit-south-laredo-ends-fatal-crash-suspect-18604557.php

Carlos Arnoldo Rauda
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : I-40/Galloway exit
City : North Little Rock
County : Pulaski
State : Arkansas
Agency : Arkansas State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2024, Arkansas State Police shot and killed Carlos Arnoldo Rauda on I-40 near the Galloway exit after he allegedly opened fire on officers. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear.
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The investigation is being led by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.
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Garrett Freeman
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : St. Joe Highway and Gates Road
City : Roxand Township
County : Eaton
State : Michigan
Agency : Charlotte Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/11/2024, deputies from the Eaton County Sheriff's Office responded to a report involving Garrett Freeman, a 33-year-old White male, who had allegedly threatened to harm his ex-girlfriend and engage in a shootout with law enforcement. Days earlier, Freeman was reportedly involved in a domestic violence incident in which he rammed his vehicle into his ex-girlfriend's parked car. On the day of the incident, Freeman was located driving toward his ex-girlfriend's home after reportedly issuing threats.
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Deputies attempted to stop Freeman's vehicle, resulting in a brief pursuit that ended near St. Joe Highway and Gates Road in Roxand Township. Deputies forced Freeman's vehicle off the road, immobilizing it. Freeman then exited the vehicle holding a handgun and fired at deputies. Officers opened fire, striking Freeman. He was transported to Sparrow Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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Body camera footage released by the Eaton County Sheriff's Office shows Freeman firing at deputies before they opened fire. Following a review, the Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney ruled the deputies' use of deadly force justified due to the immediate threat Freeman posed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Brent Maner
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Chouteau
County : Mayes
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Brent Maner was on a dirt bike being chased by Oklahoma State Patrol. Troopers escalated a chase through downtown Chouteau where the dirt bike being driven by Brent Maner hit and killed pedestrian John Farmer. Police never said what was so urgent about this chase that they conducted it through the high-traffic part of town.
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Deiondre Brock
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : Claiborne Bridge
City : New OOrleans Parishrleans
County : Orleans Parish
State : Louisiana
Agency : St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/11/2024, deputies from the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office pursued 27-year-old Deiondre Brock to the Claiborne Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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During the standoff, deputies reportedly attempted to negotiate with Brock, who was in a distressed state and armed. Brock disengaged from negotiations and fatally shot himself.
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The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the incident. The names of the officers involved have not been disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nola.com/news/local/deiondre-brock-suicide-police-response-claiborne-bridge/
https://www.fox8live.com/news/local/standoff-on-claiborne-bridge-ends-in-suicide/
https://www.wdsu.com/news/local/police-negotiation-death-on-claiborne-bridge/

John Michael Lewis Jr.
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2024
Location : East Taylor Street
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2024, Phoenix police responded to a wellness check near East Taylor Street, following a report of water flowing from a residence. Officers arrived and encountered 43-year-old John Michael Lewis Jr. standing outside. After officers attempted to speak with him, Lewis allegedly pulled out a handgun, pointing it toward the officers, prompting them to retreat. Four gunshots were heard, and soon after, tactical officers arrived to secure the area. Lewis was found deceased inside the house, having sustained at least one gunshot wound. The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and Phoenix Police have not disclosed whether Lewis was shot by officers or if he died from self-inflicted gunfire. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has opened a criminal investigation, while the Phoenix Police Department conducts an internal review to determine whether officers followed proper protocols.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/01/11/police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-east-phoenix-neighborhood/
https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-police-fatal-shooting-john-lewis-jan-11-2024-12522413
https://www.hoodline.com/news/2024/01/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-phoenix

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/10/2024
Location : 3200 block of the Egan Highway
City : Egan
County : Acadia Parish
State : Louisiana
Agency : Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/10/2024, deputies from the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident in the 3200 block of the Egan Highway in Egan, Louisiana, involving a male individual.
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Deputies reportedly attempted to negotiate with the individual, who was in a distressed state and armed. The individual disengaged from negotiations and fatally shot himself.
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The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation. The names of the officers involved have not been disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.katc.com/news/acadia-parish-suicide-during-police-response/
https://www.kplctv.com/news/local/acadia-parish-standoff-ends-in-suicide/
https://www.theadvocate.com/news/acadia-parish-man-dies-in-police-standoff/

Dewayne Campbell
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/10/2024
Location : 2503 Appling St
City : Chattanooga
County : Hamilton
State : Tennessee
Agency : Chattanooga Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Chattanooga PD and SWAT surrounded a home to try to arrest Dewayne Campbell who was wanted for a homicide. He committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdef.com/swat-responds-to-a-scene-and-finds-fugitive-dead/

William Wilson
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/10/2024
Location : 4735 Marconi Avenue
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after firing gun in apartment complex
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/10/2024, Sacramento Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located at 4735 Marconi Avenue in Sacramento, California. William Wilson, 43, was reportedly firing a gun within the complex, prompting police intervention.
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Officers escalated the situation by deploying SWAT units and utilizing a drone to monitor Wilson’s actions. A standoff ensued, during which Wilson allegedly fired his weapon multiple times. As the standoff intensified, police stated that Wilson rushed out of the apartment while pointing a gun. Snipers stationed on the scene fired rifles, killing Wilson.
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Investigations into the incident, including the tactics employed and the use of lethal force, are ongoing and are being conducted by the Sacramento Police Department and independent oversight agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article-sacramento-police-apartment-standoff-shooting/2024/
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-apartment-complex-shooting-swat-standoff/2024/
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-police-drone-swat-snipers-kill-man/2024/

Craig Cousin
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/10/2024
Location : Reisterstown Road
City : Owings Mills
County : Baltimore
State : Maryland
Agency : Baltimore County Police Department
Officer(s) : Cantrell, Folderauer, Eskins, Marsh
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died in handcuffs and leg restraints during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/10/2024, 41-year-old Craig Cousin died while in custody during an arrest by Baltimore County Police Department officers Cantrell, Folderauer, Eskins, and Marsh on Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills, Maryland. Police were responding to reports of a disturbance involving Cousin when the encounter escalated.
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Officers reportedly placed Cousin in handcuffs and leg restraints during the arrest. Shortly afterward, Cousin experienced a medical emergency and became unresponsive. Emergency medical services were summoned, but Cousin was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Details surrounding the arrest, including whether excessive force or improper restraint techniques were used, remain under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed any additional information about the timeline of events or actions taken by officers during the incident.
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The Baltimore County Police Department is conducting an internal investigation, with findings to be reviewed by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-in-custody-death-owings-mills/46352582

Russell E. Barnett Jr.
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/10/2024
Location : 3300 block of Pflanz Avenue
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metro Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Louisville Metro Police hunted a stolen car into the vehicle of Russell Barnett at high speed, killing him.
SOURCE LINKS :

Frank Powels
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/10/2024
Location : 600 block of Alter Street
City : Broomfield
County : Broomfield
State : Colorado
Agency : Broomfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Broomfield Police shot and killed someone in the Village Square Apartments in the 700 block of Burank Street on 01/10/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.denverpost.com/2024/01/11/broomfield-police-kill-person-shooting/

Carlos Corona
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/10/2024
Location : 750 East Powell Boulevard
City : Gresham
County : Gresham
State : Oregon
Agency : Gresham Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after stabbing
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Carlos Corona allegedly stabbed someone at a hotel in Gresham. Gresham Police Department shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kptv.com/2024/01/17/police-name-gresham-stabbing-suspect-killed-by-officers/

Alexander Staal
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/10/2024
Location : 800 block of East Prospect Road
City : Oakland Park
County : Broward
State : Florida
Agency : Broward County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 10, 2024, Alexander Staal, 51, was wanted for multiple felony charges involving stalking, breaking in, and battery of a former partner several days prior. Deputies from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office located him in the 800 block of East Prospect Road in Oakland Park, Florida.
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Deputies made numerous attempts to persuade Staal to surrender peacefully. By approximately 2:47 p.m., deputies engaged in action during which they opened fire, killing Staal. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots during the incident, noting that a BMW SUV at the scene was riddled with bullet holes in its windshield. It is unknown whether Staal posed a threat to police.
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Three deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative assignment, as is standard procedure. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sheriff.org/PIO/BSONews/Pages/FDLE-INVESTIGATES-FATAL-DEPUTY-INVOLVED-SHOOTING-IN-OAKLAND-PARK.aspx
https://broward.us/2024/01/11/domestic-violence-suspect-shot-killed-by-deputies-in-oakland-park-identified/
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/01/10/large-bso-presence-after-shots-fired-reported-in-oakland-park/

Mark Lee Williams
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/10/2024
Location : 2300 block of South 8th Street
City : Lubbock
County : Lubbock
State : Texas
Agency : Lamesa Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lamesa PD arrived at an apartment complex to arrest a man for child abuse. They shot and killed him in the process.
SOURCE LINKS :

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/09/2024
Location : 1500 block of Jody Road
City : West Palm Beach
County : Palm Beach
State : Florida
Agency : Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2024, at approximately noon, detectives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Tactical Apprehension & Confrontation (TAC) Unit arrived at a residence in the 1500 block of Jody Road, West Palm Beach, Florida, to serve an arrest warrant for armed carjacking. After entering the home, the man retreated to a bedroom, and shortly after, a gunshot was heard from behind the closed door. Following standard procedure, detectives called the on-duty SWAT team for assistance.
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The SWAT team attempted to communicate with the man repeatedly. Hearing no response, officers breached the bedroom door and discovered the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Division is conducting the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-palm-beach-sheriffs-office-man-takes-own-life-attempted-arrest/46331319
https://cbs12.com/news/local/palm-beach-county-sheriffs-office-in-standoff-with-convicted-felon-mobile-air-drive-haverhill-road-okeechobee-boulevard-stacy-street-florida-january-9-2024
