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Chandler Grillone

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Salt Lake City

County : Salt Lake

State : Utah

Agency : Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : 3800 block of W South Ave

City : Missoula

County : Missoula

State : Montana

Agency : Montana Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : 2700 block of West Franklin Street

City : Baltimore

County : Baltimore

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

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

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 8, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Baltimore Police Department's Foxtrot unit, an aerial surveillance team providing real-time support, identified a vehicle with stolen registration tags traveling through the Western District. Officers attempted a traffic stop in the 2700 block of West Franklin Street, but the vehicle accelerated, initiating a high-speed pursuit.
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The fleeing vehicle collided with the bystander’s vehicle, resulting in the death of the 53-year-old male driver of the bystander vehicle. Three men fled on foot; two were apprehended, with one requiring hospitalization. The C.R.A.S.H. Team is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

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

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

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

Rhoda Butler

Age :61

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : 4000 block of South Bell Street

City : Tacoma

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Tacoma Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

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

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Skylar Corbin

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : State Route 93

City : Pedro

County : Lawrence

State : Ohio

Agency : Lawrence County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lawrence County deputies were responding to a domestic violence situation

and shot and killed an unnamed man.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Flower and Edinger

City : Santa Ana

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Santa Ana Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcyclist (driver) killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Lucas P. Gilbertson

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : East Grand Forks

City : Rhinehart Township

County : Polk

State : Minnesota

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

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

David Cook

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Hudson Road near 2nd Street

City : Rogers

County : Benton

State : Arkansas

Agency : Benton County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Sha-Kim Akil Webley

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Slade and Reisterstown

City : Pikesville

County : Baltimore

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore County Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence event

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

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

Joseph Lee McCrackin, Jr.

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Jefferson and Main Streets

City : Jonesboro

County : Craighead

State : Arkansas

Agency : Jonesboro Police Department

Officer(s) : Zachary Hobbs

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

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

Anthony Ray Mix

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Jepson Court

City : Hemet

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2024, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of domestic violence at a residence on Jepson Court in Hemet, California. According to initial reports, Anthony Ray Mix, 34, was allegedly assaulting a woman inside the home.
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Deputies arrived at the scene and stated that Mix fired shots at them. In response, deputies opened fire, shooting and killing Mix. Investigators have not disclosed additional details about the events leading to the shooting.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation into the use of lethal force, with oversight from independent review agencies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/01/09/hemet-shooting-involving-deputies-investigation/
https://www.desertsun.com/2024/01/09/riverside-county-deputies-shoot-kill-man-hemet-domestic-violence-call/
https://abc7.com/riverside-county-sheriffs-office-hemet-deadly-shooting-domestic-violence/2024/

Kimberly Anita Lynn Nesslage

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : Wilcoy Road

City : Rockwell

County : Rowan

State : North Carolina

Agency : North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Nicholas Elliot Lenius

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : Super 8 Motel

City : Cloquet

County : Carlton

State : Minnesota

Agency : Cloquet Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Dillion J. Scrivner

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : Arkansas Highway 193

City : Forrest City

County : St. Francis

State : Arkansas

Agency : Arkansas State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/07/2024, Forrest City Police Department (FCPD) initiated a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle driven by Dillion J. Scrivner on Interstate 40 East in Arkansas. The vehicle reached speeds exceeding 100 mph. The pursuit was later lost, but Arkansas State Police (ASP) located the vehicle traveling west on U.S. Highway 64 in Wynne. Upon attempting a traffic stop, the driver briefly pulled over before fleeing again. Spike strips were deployed, which stopped the vehicle near Arkansas Highway 193. Scrivner exited the vehicle and fled on foot, while the passenger was apprehended without incident.
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A child later found Scrivner inside a parked vehicle at a nearby home. Upon being found, Scrivner fled on foot again, and assistance from an ASP K-9 unit and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission was requested. He was found in a nearby field with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Troopers rendered aid until emergency personnel arrived. Scrivner was transported to St. Bernards CrossRidge Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:21 p.m. His remains were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy.
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The Arkansas State Police’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kait8.com/2024/01/08/man-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-following-law-enforcement-pursuit/

Jose Rico-Flores

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/08/2024

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

City : Quincy

County : Grant

State : Washington

Agency : Grant County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Michael Kvavle, Kyle Talley

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in convenience store

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Salvador Perez-Garcia

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : Hard Rock Hotel parking garage

City : Sioux City

County : Woodbury

State : Iowa

Agency : Sioux City Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police for undisclosed reasons

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Wyatt M. Landon

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : 3rd Street + South Lee Avenue

City : Idaho Falls

County : Bonneville

State : Idaho

Agency : Idaho Falls Police Department

Officer(s) : Oscar Rosales

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Christopher Lee Shepherd

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : 100 block of Lamar Road

City : St. Clair

County : Allegheny

State : New York

Agency : St. Clair Police Department

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

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Donnie Holbrook

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/07/2024

Location : 560 S Main St

City : Mansfield

County : Richland

State : Ohio

Agency : Mansfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/07/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Bethany

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Bethany Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

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

Michael Mills

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/07/2024

Location : 400 block of N. 5th Street

City : Leavenworth

County : Festus

State : Kansas

Agency : Leavenworth Police Department

Officer(s) : Sarah Howard

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Davonte Evans

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/07/2024

Location : Highway 50

City : Canon City

County : Fremont

State : Colorado

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

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

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

Aquazia Kennedy

Age :19

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : Interstate 30 and 2nd Avenue

City : Dallas

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Dallas Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed in police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Gary David Ritch

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : Morganton ABC Store, 250 W Fleming Dr

City : Morganton

County : Burke

State : North Carolina

Agency : Morganton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Frank Glasgow

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : Covington Community Park

City : Morongo Valley

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/06/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a suicidal man in Morongo Valley, California. Frank Glasgow, 57, reportedly called 911, stating he intended to provoke a "suicide by cop."
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Deputies arrived on the scene and encountered Glasgow, who they claim presented a threat. Despite the nature of the crisis, mental health professionals were not dispatched to assist. Deputies shot and killed Glasgow during the interaction.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, including the circumstances that led to the shooting. Independent oversight agencies are also reviewing the case to evaluate law enforcement actions.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/01/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.desertsun.com/2024/01/06/morongo-valley-suicide-by-cop-police-shooting/
https://www.sbsun.com/2024/01/06/suicidal-man-killed-by-san-bernardino-sheriff-deputies-morongo-valley/
https://abc7.com/morongo-valley-police-shooting-suicidal-man-san-bernardino-county/2024/

Michael Ashworth

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : E. Wallisville Road + Haney Road

City : Baytown

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Liberty County Precinct 4

Officer(s) : Unidentified off-duty constable

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Dirtbike rider killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

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

Jen Dormitorio Ambrosio

Age :43

Gender :Female

Race : Asian

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : Lodge Freeway near Lahser Road

City : Southfield

County : Oakland

State : Michigan

Agency : MSP, Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Ryan Ambrosio

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 01/06/2024

Location : Lodge Freeway near Lahser Road

City : Southfield

County : Oakland

State : Michigan

Agency : MSP, Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Jeremy Bertram

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/05/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Monticello

County : Wayne

State : Kentucky

Agency : Wayne County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Samuel Mwarey

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Native Pacific Islander

Date : 01/05/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Hilo

County : Hawaii

State : Hawaii

Agency : Hawaii Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police cruiser

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Andre Lee White

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/05/2024

Location : Pecan Woods Apartments

City : Whitehouse

County : Smith

State : Texas

Agency : Whitehouse Police Departmen

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

David Noteboom

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/05/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Newport News

County : Commonwealth

State : Virginia

Agency : Newport News Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Kenny Estrada

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/05/2024

Location : Dragon Ridge Road

City : Buda

County : Hays

State : Texas

Agency : Buda Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : Austin City Lights, 501 E Stassney Ln

City : Austin

County : Travis

State : Texas

Agency : Austin Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Laysa Grewell

Age :22

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : I-90

City : Gallatin

County : Gallatin

State : Montana

Agency : Gallatin County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by DUI driver being chased by police

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :14

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : Morrissey Boulevard

City : Boston

County : Suffolk

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Boston Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Junior Reyes

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : 87th Avenue and Bell Road

City : Peoria

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Peoria Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Rickey Powell

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : U.S. Route 98 near Beaumont

City : Lucedale

County : Perry

State : Mississippi

Agency : George County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Jeremy Malone

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting deputy

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : Morrissey Boulevard

City : Boston

County : Suffolk

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Boston Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Taylor Bowden

Age :25

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 01/04/2024

Location : State Highway 9

City : Norman

County : Cleveland

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Cleveland County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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

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