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On February 7, 2025, an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Antrim County Jail in Bellaire, Michigan. The Antrim County Sheriff's Office reported the unexpected death and has requested the Michigan State Police to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. As of now, the identity of the deceased inmate and the cause of death have not been disclosed.

https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/inmate-found-dead-antrim-county-jail-michigan-state-police-investigating-deputies-death

On 02/07/2025, a 36-year-old male was found unresponsive in his cell at the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas. Life-saving measures were attempted, but he was pronounced dead shortly after. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/tarrant-county-jail-suicide-attempt-death/287-a0f0b310-4cb0-4797-8842-c139a387195c

On February 7, 2025, Linda Becerra Moran, a 30-year-old transgender woman, called 911 from the Pacoima Inn Motel on San Fernando Road, reporting she was being held against her will and feared for her safety. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the call and found Moran in a motel room. During the encounter, officers reported that Moran held a knife to her neck and pushed a mini-fridge toward them. An officer opened fire, striking Moran. She was transported to a hospital and remained on life support until she died on February 27, 2025. The incident is under investigation by the LAPD's Force Investigation Division, the Police Commission, its inspector general, and the district attorney's office.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-09/linda-becerra-moran-lapd-shooting
https://www.them.us/story/linda-becerra-moran-trans-sex-worker-911-los-angeles-police-department-officer-shooting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyJCYtUfadE

On the night of February 6, 2025, an armed robbery occurred at a Mobil Gas Station located at the corner of 267A and Shiloh Road in Gadsden County, Florida. During the incident, a man shot four individuals, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries. The man fled the scene, prompting a multi-agency manhunt. In the early hours of February 7, law enforcement officers, including those from the Florida Highway Patrol and Suwannee County Sheriff's Office, pursued the suspect into Suwannee County. The chase concluded near US 90 West and Goldkist Boulevard in Live Oak, where the suspect crashed his vehicle. Upon exiting, he fired at officers, injuring a Suwannee County deputy. Officers returned fire, resulting in the man's death.

https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/gadsden-county-double-homicide-suspect-shot-and-killed-in-suwannee-county-deputy-shot-expected-to-survive
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/suwannee-county-deputy-shot-in-live-oak-suspect-wanted-for-homicide-in-gadsden-county/77-17d062f7-e24e-4f85-9b01-e8e14c61cc0a
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/02/07/massive-manhunt-north-florida-suspect-shoots-5-people-deputy-gadsden-suwannee/78324647007/

On February 6, 2025, officers from the Clermont Police Department responded to a shooting at the Cottonwood Apartments in Clermont, Florida.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that Christian Filson had shot and killed his girlfriend before barricading himself inside the apartment.
When officers attempted to breach a locked door, Filson opened fire, forcing officers to retreat.
A SWAT team was deployed, and after a standoff, Filson was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
No officers were injured during the incident.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/bodycam-video-clermont-standoff-ends-apparent-murder-suicide-after-suspect-fires-police-victims-idd

On February 6, 2025, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to stop Cody Burrow, 31, who was wanted on a felony drug warrant near the intersection of Beneva Road and Webber Road in Sarasota, Florida.During the attempted stop, Burrow struck multiple sheriff's office vehicles, injuring a deputy.Burrow then continued driving and crashed into a utility pole at the intersection of Lockwood Ridge Road and 53rd Street.He was pronounced dead at the scene.The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/suspect-dies-crash-minutes-after-hitting-scso-vehicles-injuring-deputy-during-pursuit-officials

On February 6, 2025, around 9:20 p.m., a Hernando County Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Brooksville Avenue in Brooksville, Florida.
The driver, Michael O'Banner, 62, fled on foot, leading to a brief pursuit.
Upon apprehension near Ellington Avenue, a physical altercation ensued during which O'Banner allegedly attempted to seize the deputy's firearm.
The deputy discharged his weapon, striking O'Banner.
O'Banner was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, and the deputy has been placed on administrative leave per standard protocol.

https://www.hernandosun.com/2025/02/07/suspect-dies-after-deputy-involved-shooting/
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-citrus-hernando/suspect-in-brooksville-deputy-involved-shooting-dies-hernando-county-sheriff-says

On February 6, 2025, around 1:30 p.m., a Labette County Sheriff's deputy observed a tan Ford F-150, driven by 52-year-old John H. Jones, run a stop sign at 20000 and Wallace Road near Oswego, Kansas. Upon noticing the deputy, Jones attempted evasive maneuvers, including driving through a field, and then fled northbound on Wallace Road at speeds exceeding 100 mph. During the pursuit, Jones forced multiple motorists off the road and attempted to ram the deputy's vehicle. He failed to negotiate a curve near 22097 Wallace Road, resulting in a collision with a tree. Jones was transported to Labette Health, where he died from his injuries. Authorities later discovered that Jones was driving with a suspended license and had outstanding warrants in Montgomery and Neosho counties. He also had prior convictions for aggravated burglary, theft, criminal threat, obstruction, and multiple drug-related offenses.

https://hayspost.com/posts/3ae1d882-5ed2-4898-bfe8-776275d6ab24 

On February 6, 2025, a male inmate, believed to be connected to multiple robberies in the metro area, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Clay County Detention Center in Liberty, Missouri. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released the inmate's identity or the specific circumstances surrounding his death. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death and any potential contributing factors.

https://www.kctv5.com/2025/02/06/man-believed-be-behind-metro-area-robberies-found-dead-inside-his-jail-cell/
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/man-found-dead-at-clay-county-detention-center-thursday-morning

On February 6, 2025, around 4:30 PM, San Antonio Police Department officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle near the intersection of North Flores Street and West Commerce Street in downtown San Antonio. The vehicle had been reported stolen earlier that day and was under surveillance by undercover officers. When uniformed officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver refused to comply, prompting officers to deploy spike strips. Despite these measures, the driver continued to evade law enforcement, colliding with patrol vehicles and driving toward officers. In response, two officers discharged their firearms, striking both occupants of the vehicle. The vehicle subsequently crashed into a building and caught fire. Nathaniel Moreno, identified as one of the suspects, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other occupant was transported to a hospital in critical condition. No officers were injured during the incident. The officers involved have been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality, 1 Injury

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/02/06/san-antonio-police-respond-to-shooting-downtown/https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/02/08/crews-left-cleaning-up-after-deadly-police-shooting-fiery-crash-in-downtown-san-antonio/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkQr8AXibp8

On February 6, 2025, Layton Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence incident at the Seasons of Layton apartment complex in Layton, Utah. Upon arrival, officers reported that a man had fired shots and barricaded himself inside an apartment. Police secured the area, evacuated residents, and attempted negotiations. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to communicate, officers entered the apartment and found the man deceased. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation, and it is unclear whether the fatal injury was self-inflicted.

https://kutv.com/news/local/man-barricaded-inside-layton-apartment-after-shots-fired-police-say
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt4Z9UzCrlg

David Leroy Kintz Jr., 43, was shot and killed by Des Moines Police Department officers Neal Shaffer and Titus DeFord on February 6, 2025. Officers responded to an incident at the 1200 block of Maury Street around 8:40 p.m. Details on the encounter leading to the shooting remain limited. Authorities have not disclosed if Kintz was armed or the specific circumstances of the officers’ use of deadly force.

https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-des-moines-police-shooting-ids-david-leroy-kintz-jr-dmpd-officers-neal-shaffer-titus-deford/63776480

On February 6, 2025, San Antonio Police Department officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in downtown San Antonio. The driver, 19-year-old Nathaniel Moreno, refused to stop. Officers deployed spike strips and boxed in the vehicle. Moreno then backed into multiple vehicles and drove toward officers. Police opened fire. The vehicle continued down Commerce Street, struck a building, and caught fire. Moreno was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. A 15-year-old passenger, Nicholas Rodriguez, was critically injured and later died from his injuries on February 8, 2025. The incident is under investigation.

TOTAL FATALITIES: 2

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/02/11/second-suspect-15-dies-in-aftermath-of-deadly-sapd-shooting-fiery-crash-in-downtown-san-antonio/

On February 5, 2025, Victoria Police Department escalated a high-speed chase along U.S. Highway 59 near Loop 463 in Victoria, Texas, that ended when the driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a rollover crash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.

https://www.crossroadstoday.com/news/man-dies-in-rollover-crash-after-high-speed-chase-in-victoria-texas/article_1096d6f4-e363-11ef-93ba-ff98312d7bbc.html

On February 5, 2025, Killeen Police Department officers initiated a pursuit of a stolen Jeep near Trimmier Road and Grandon Drive. The chase resulted in a multi-vehicle collision involving the Jeep, a bystander car, and a black Ford truck. The driver of the bystander car, a 67-year-old female, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers from the bystander car and the driver of the Ford truck were transported to a hospital in stable condition. Two individuals from the Jeep were apprehended, and two handguns were recovered from the vehicle.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/crime/killeen-fatal-police-chase-feb-5-2025/500-68d7af2e-86f6-4048-b9ed-ecd2ef8cebc1

On February 5, 2025, Avon Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle near U.S. 40 and Ronald Reagan Parkway in Plainfield, Indiana. The driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit that ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with another car, which caught fire upon impact. The collision resulted in the death of 2-month-old Iris Vawter-Moore. Her 3-year-old brother was critically injured, and their mother expressed her anguish over the incident. The driver of the fleeing vehicle was taken into custody.

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/1-dead-multiple-injured-including-avon-police-officers-plainfield-crash-us-40-ronald-reagan-parkway/531-205bc95e-e733-48b2-8211-364f98a62917 

On February 5, 2025, Caledonia Police Department officers initiated a pursuit of a vehicle near 4 Mile Road and Douglas Avenue in Caledonia, Wisconsin. For undisclosed reasons, the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to flip multiple times. A passenger was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating the incident.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/victim-identified-after-driver-flips-vehicle-amidst-high-speed-wisconsin-police-pursuit/ar-AA1yqjI6

On February 5, 2025, a man was found unresponsive in his cell at Gwinnett County Jail in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was pronounced dead in his cell. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/gwinnett-inmate-found-dead-during-security-check

On February 5, 2025, a man was found unresponsive in his cell at Gwinnett County Jail in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was pronounced dead in his cell. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/gwinnett-inmate-found-dead-during-security-check

On February 5, 2025, a man was found unresponsive in his cell at Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater, Florida. He was pronounced dead in his cell. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2025/02/04/pinellas-jail-inmate-death/

On February 5, 2025, West Virginia State Police responded to a hostage situation in Logan County involving 65-year-old Billy Joe Porter. During the incident, as the hostage attempted to escape, Porter raised his gun at the hostage. In response, troopers opened fire, resulting in Porter's death.

https://www.loganbanner.com/news/davin-man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting/article_6eb7b6ec-e41f-11ef-8344-43d3917e7dab.html
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/logan-county-wv/suspect-dead-in-logan-county-hostage-situation/

On February 5, 2025, Pittsburgh Police Department officers attempted to stop a man on Bedford Avenue in the Hill District. The man fled on foot, and during the pursuit, he reportedly displayed a gun. Officers opened fire. The man was struck and pronounced dead at a local hospital.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/police-shooting-pittsburgh-hill-district/

On February 5, 2025, 45-year-old LaFarrell Williams, who was incarcerated at Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater, Florida, experienced a medical episode and was transported to a local hospital around 8:30 p.m. He was pronounced dead shortly before 9 p.m. Williams had been in custody since November 19, 2024, facing charges including first-degree murder related to a fatal fentanyl overdose. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reported no evidence of physical altercations or injuries during his incarceration.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2025/02/03/shelby-county-jail-inmate-apparent-suicide/78193396007/ 

On February 5, 2025, Avon Police Department escalated a chase of a vehicle for unknown reasons at high speed that ended when the vehicle crashed into a bystander vehicle carrying two small children on US Highway 36 and County Road 625 East in Avon, Indiana. A seven-month-old baby boy died at the crash site while a three-year-old was transported to a local hospital with injuries.

https://www.wlky.com/article/baby-killed-3-year-old-injured-crash-avon-indiana/63696717

On February 5, 2025, 33-year-old Maurice Jones was shot and killed by a Pittsburgh police officer following a foot pursuit in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been fully disclosed. The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating the incident.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/police-shooting-pittsburgh-hill-district/

On February 5, 2025, Mexia Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire in Mexia, Texas. Upon arrival, they were met with gunfire from a male suspect, later identified as Darius Brewer. A gunfight ensued, during which Brewer retreated to a nearby residence, leading to a standoff situation. The SWAT team was deployed, and after attempts to negotiate, they entered the residence and found Brewer deceased from gunshot wounds sustained during the earlier exchange. The incident is under investigation by the Mexia Police Department and the Texas Rangers.

https://www.kwtx.com/2025/02/06/male-suspect-dead-after-standoff-mexia-after-hour-gunfire-exchanged-police-say/

On February 5, 2025, Avon Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle near U.S. 40 and Ronald Reagan Parkway in Plainfield, Indiana. The driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit that ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with another car, which caught fire upon impact. The collision resulted in the death of 2-month-old Iris Vawter-Moore. Her 3-year-old brother was critically injured and died later.

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/1-dead-multiple-injured-including-avon-police-officers-plainfield-crash-us-40-ronald-reagan-parkway/531-205bc95e-e733-48b2-8211-364f98a62917
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3zz5Q0xTDs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_hHcqiN5As
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/court-docs-stolen-vehicle-leads-to-hendricks-county-police-chase-crash-that-killed-infant-injured-toddler

Memphis Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call in the 1600 block of Rayner Street. Upon arrival, they arrested 54-year-old Rinaldo Anderson. Shortly after being taken into custody, Anderson experienced a medical emergency. He was transported to Methodist University Hospital in critical condition, where he later died. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the circumstances of his death.

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/man-dies-while-in-police-custody-mpd-says/article_a1aaceac-e2f5-11ef-92d7-136e1d9ca4a6.html

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2025/02/04/man-dies-memphis-police-custody/78208991007/

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/family-wants-answers-after-man-dies-in-mpd-custody/article_9ba30858-e9b2-11ef-8590-b3d4aa533576.html

On February 4, 2025, an elderly male suspect from Hesperia, who had been arrested on assault charges, was found dead while in custody at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident.

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/04/elderly-hesperia-assault-suspect-who-died-in-jail-identified/78226722007/

On February 4, 2025, Alexander Andre Mathis was reported to be carrying a handgun near the intersection of Lone Mountain Road and Camino Al Norte. When approached by Officer Jason Roscow of the North Las Vegas Police Department, Mathis disobeyed commands to stop and opened fire, leading to a shootout. Both Mathis and Officer Roscow sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at UMC Trauma Center. Mathis' family expressed shock, noting that it was out of character for him to possess a firearm.

https://nypost.com/2025/02/06/us-news/north-las-vegas-police-officer-jason-roscow-killed-in-shootout-with-alexander-andre-matihis/?utm_

On February 4, 2025, Salina Police Department officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving a male barricaded inside a residence with a child. After negotiations failed, the situation escalated, leading officers to open fire and fatally wound the individual. The child was rescued unharmed. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/child-rescued-suspect-shot-after-standoff-in-salina/

On February 4, 2025, Hoover Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call involving 44-year-old Christopher Grant Hulgan. Upon arrival, officers encountered Hulgan. The situation escalated, and officers opened fire, killing Hulgan. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

https://www.wbrc.com/2025/02/05/suspect-identified-tuesdays-officer-involved-shooting-hoover/

On February 4, 2025, Gayle Geiger was found unresponsive in a cell at Tift County Jail in Tifton, Georgia. She was pronounced dead in the cell. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

https://www.walb.com/2025/02/04/investigation-underway-into-tift-county-jail-death/

On February 4, 2025, at approximately 8:13 p.m., Richmond Police Department officers attempted to apprehend a man wanted on a probation violation warrant related to domestic violence charges in the 2700 block of Main Avenue. The individual was located on the Union Pacific Railroad right of way near the 300 block of Carlson Boulevard. After a 32-minute standoff, during which officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, the man reportedly wielded an object that appeared to be a knife and charged at the officers. Officers opened fire, resulting in the man's death. It was later determined that the object was not a knife but a black knife sheath. The California Department of Justice has initiated an independent investigation into the incident.

https://contracosta.news/2025/02/05/richmond-police-shoot-kill-wanted-suspect/

On February 4, 2025, at approximately 1:17 p.m., Anchorage Police Department officers responded to multiple reports of a man, identified as 33-year-old Francis Rochon, brandishing a firearm near the intersection of Tudor Road and Piper Street in Anchorage, Alaska. Witnesses reported Rochon pointing a black pistol at a school bus in an attempt to stop it and walking in the middle of the street. Upon arrival, officers observed Rochon walking westbound toward Folker Street. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon and raise his hands, Rochon reached into his waistband and grabbed the firearm. Video evidence indicated muzzle smoke was visible as the weapon was raised. In response, an officer fired, striking Rochon, who fell to the ground. Officers administered life-saving measures until medics arrived. The Homicide Unit and Major Crime Investigation Team are conducting an ongoing investigation.

https://www.anchoragepolice.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-4000-block-of-piper-st-amp-e-tudor-road

Monterey County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed Jose Manuel Zamudio. The circumstances behind the shooting have not been disclosed. The California Department of Justice is investigating the incident.

https://www.ksbw.com/article/killed-monterey-county-deputies-doj-feb-3/63657685

Jose Luis Avila was shot and killed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies in Paramount, California. The circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed.

https://www.presstelegram.com/2025/02/03/man-killed-in-deputy-shooting-in-paramount-is-identified/

Steven Righini, 29, was shot and killed by Maine State Police after an hours-long standoff in Portage Lake. The incident began with a domestic dispute, during which Righini allegedly shot and wounded a sheriff's deputy and a police dog. The specific circumstances leading to the shooting have not been fully disclosed.

https://www.necn.com/news/local/portage-lake-maine-police-standoff/3457349/

On February 3, 2025, a 36-year-old man was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer near the I-95 southbound ramp close to Philadelphia International Airport. The man had approached an officer, claiming he had been stabbed. While awaiting backup and medical assistance, a physical altercation occurred between the man and the officer. The officer attempted to use a Taser, but it was ineffective. A second officer arrived on the scene and, during the confrontation, fired multiple shots, fatally wounding the man. Neither officer was injured. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/southwest-philadelphia-i-95-ramp-shooting/4097136/

On February 3, 2025, a man from Redding was shot and killed by Los Angeles police officers at a hotel in the Topanga area of Los Angeles, California. The circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/local/redding-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-los-angeles-hotel-in-topanga-area/article_40d6d896-e192-11ef-afe9-db8bef0cf59d.html