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Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/20/2023

Location : I-270

City : Rockledge

County : Montgomery

State : Maryland

Agency : Montgomery County PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Police chase resulting in fatal 2-vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Montgomery County police officers received a call about a car parked in the middle lane of the Rockledge Road ramp with an intoxicated man inside. He allegedly had a gun in his car and drove away. Montgomery County deputies escalated a chase and the vehicle crashed south of Route 28 on I-270, killing the driver.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/05/20/man-dies-crash-i-270-after-police-chase/

James Boyle

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/20/2023

Location : Taos Circle

City : Fountain

County : El Paso

State : Colorado

Agency : Colorado Springs PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Two Fountain officers responded to a domestic violence call on Taos Circle in Fountain around 6 p.m. Saturday.Police allege that one of them was attacked by the man's dog while the dog's owner reportedly began to assault both officers. Police said officers responded by firing at least one round each, hitting the man and the dog. Both died.No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kktv.com/2023/05/21/colorado-springs-police-responding-officer-involved-shooting-fountain/

https://gazette.com/news/crime/authorities-identify-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-fountain/article_40f4c89a-f9c4-11ed-9690-bfa6fc375268.html

https://news.google.com/articles/CBMiXmh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZveDIxbmV3cy5jb20vbmV3cy9jcmltZS9zdXNwZWN0LWRvZy1raWxsZWQtaW4tZm91bnRhaW4tb2ZmaWNlci1pbnZvbHZlZC1zaG9vdGluZy_SAWJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mb3gyMW5ld3MuY29tL25ld3MvY3JpbWUvc3VzcGVjdC1kb2cta2lsbGVkLWluLWZvdW50YWluLW9mZmljZXItaW52b2x2ZWQtc2hvb3RpbmcvYW1wLw?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen

Andrew A. Rodriguez

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : 800 block of W. I-20

City : Midland

County : Midland

State : Texas

Agency : Midland PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On Friday, May 19, 2023, Midland PDtried to locate a person involved in a stabbing incident in the 800 block of W. I-20. They allege that he had a knife and shot and killed him. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbs7.com/2023/05/19/texas-rangers-investigating-midland-police-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.yourbasin.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-by-texas-rangers/

Zachry Seward

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Lincoln

County : Washington

State : Arkansas

Agency : US Marshals+Local Task Force

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

US Marshals arrived to arrest Zachry Seward for possession of firearms and were at Seward's home in Washington County when he shot at them. Police including U.S. Marshal Personnel and State and Local Task Force shot back and killed him. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/man-dies-officer-involved-shooting-lincoln-faced-murder-charge/527-a8bf32cc-2d2d-4ce6-aa0f-d3a02bd44cad

Tomas Ramirez-Martinez

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : Hardy Dr+Guadalupe Rd

City : Guadalupe

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Maricopa County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police when seen with pellet gun

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Maricopa County deputies responded to a call about a man with a gun. When they encountered him, deputies claim he was holding a gun and allegedly pointed it towards police. Police shot and killed him. He had been holding a pellet gun and had no real weapons.No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktar.com/story/5498128/deputies-shoot-kill-man-after-incident-in-guadalupe/

https://news.yahoo.com/deputy-shoots-kills-armed-man-221130134.html

https://ktar.com/story/5504857/mcso-releases-video-of-deputies-fatally-shooting-man-who-wielded-pellet-rifle-in-guadalupe/

Chase D'Carlo Bruton

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : NC 24/27 near McDuffie Rd

City : Charlotte

County : Montgomery/Moore County line

State : North Carolina

Agency : Montgomery County SO

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Montgomery County deputies started chasing a car in Montgomery County and the chase ended at N.C. 24/27 near McDuffie Road when the driver lost control of his vehicle, overturned and crashed into a tree. Chase D'Carlo Bruton, 24, died due to injuries from the crash. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wral.com/story/driver-killed-in-crash-tried-to-choke-biscoe-police-officer-after-chase/20291279/

Raymond Mattia

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : Washoe Tribe’s Carson City Colony

City : Carson City

County : Carson City

State : Nevada

Agency : CBP

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by CBP on tribal land

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Raymond Mattia, a member of the Washoe Tribe's Carson City colony, had called CBP himself to report undocumented migrants congregating on his reservation land. CBP arrived and shot and killed homeowner Mattia instantly when they saw a shiny object in his hand. Mattia was not a migrant. he was a native American on his own land. The shiny object in his hand had been a cell phone. Mattia was the unarmed homeowner who had called them for help. The Department of Justice cleared the federal CBP agents who killed him so hastily without prior investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cbp-releases-body-camera-video-fatal-shooting-man-tribal-land-mexican-rcna90872

https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2023/may/19/ccso-fbi-investigating-fatal-shooting-on-tribal-land/

https://tucson.com/news/local/border/officials-man-shot-by-border-patrol-was-tribal-member/article_a15d18ce-f832-11ed-96dd-3701bb3b92ea.html

https://www.kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article276704291.html
https://theintercept.com/2023/10/11/border-patrol-raymond-mattia/

Travis L. Hammons

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : 3000 block of 9th St

City : Everett

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Snohomish County SO, Everett PD, Lynwood PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during serving of warrant

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders Task Force attempted to serve a warrant to a man at the River Landing Apartment complex. That’s when two other armed men walked up to an officer as he was in his squad car.The man came out and there was a fight with police which ended when they shot and killed him. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://mynorthwest.com/3891070/man-reportedly-killed-in-encounter-with-police-in-everett/

https://www.kiro7.com/news/north-sound-news/man-arrested-after-search-armed-man-who-may-have-been-shooting-police-everett/BCXCQEVTG5CLTE7N7CM72LLGEU/

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/everett/armed-person-shot-everett/281-163be687-6854-4582-9c8e-6cd6e15bfb2a

https://apnews.com/article/police-shoot-man-everett-washington-e9b8b2e04a1f8c2a28f70c85096cbe5c

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/lake-stevens-man-identified-in-everett-manhunt-deadly-police-shooting/

https://myeverettnews.com/2023/05/19/three-officers-on-leave-after-reportedly-exchanging-fire-at-shooting-person-in-everett/

Zonchez Delarfette Prince-Holmes

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : 1100 block of Park Ave

City : Orange Park

County : Clay

State : Florida

Agency : Jacksonville SO, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jacksonville deputies allege that they followed a man whom they were investigating, surrounded his car and that he then pointed a gun at them. They shot and killed him. This was the second shooting for the both of the two JSO officers involved in this incident. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/jacksonville-sheriffs-office-says-police-scene-an-officer-involved-shooting-clay-county/RFBIKQXYKJEJHJQ4DJGN4WORFQ/

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/jso-working-officer-involved-shooting-on-orange-park-area/77-345cadfc-5dd8-41a1-807b-05ab75f995d5

https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/07/jacksonville-sheriff-shooting-murder-shoot-me/

David Gaylor

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : Central+Tingley

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A family member called and reported a suicidal man in mental health crisis in the home who was threatening to kill a family member. Albuquerque PD arrived and claim that the man threatened them with a spear. They tasered and shot and killed him. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abqjournal.com/2600572/albuquerque-police-kill-man-in-crisis-who-was-allegedly-wielding-spear.html

https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-releases-details-of-officer-involved-shooting-at-apartment-near-tingley-and-central-sw

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : Wialaki St

City : Carson

County : Bullfrog

State : Nevada

Agency : Washoe Tribal Agency

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Washoe Tribal Agency responded to a welfare/mental health check on an elderly man. Police shot and killed him. No details were released. FBI will conduct with investigation because he was Native American. No further information is available.No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://carsonnow.org/story/05/19/2023/multiple-agencies-responding-curry-wialaki-st-officer-involved-shooting

Tyrone Payne

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : 1800 block of Pennway St

City : Kansas City

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Kansas City PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

KCPD officers initially went West 17th and West Pennway streets at about 11:30 p.m. on 05/19/2023 for reports of a man who was firing a gun. Tyrone Payne was also seen dragging a woman into a home. Payne allegedly fired shots inside a residence and then fired near police who shot back.. A SWAT team arrived and created a standoff. Payne came outside while crawling and pointing a gun at officers. During another shootout, police shot and killed Payne.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article275579096.html

Sergio Milton Barrios

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/19/2023

Location : 100 block of Bosworth St

City : San Francisco

County : San Francisco

State : California

Agency : SFPD

Officer(s) : Gregory Buhagiar

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Sergio Milton Barrios was allegedly breaking into a residence with a gun. Police arrived and he reportedly threw the gun on the ground. Police shot and killed him. Officer Gregory Buhagiar who killed Barrios previously killed Mario Vargas on January 6, 2007 and shot but missed when shooting at someone else in 2018.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://missionlocal.org/2023/05/video-police-shooting-sfpd-town-hall/

https://www.livegore.com/356007/cop-shoot-dead-after-standoff-during-which-snorting-cocaine

Cody Mercer

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/18/2023

Location : Shriners Blvd+Hwy 67

City : Biloxi

County : Harrison

State : Mississippi

Agency : Harrison County SO

Officer(s) : Rena Wiggins

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after vehicle accident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Harrison County patrol officer allegedly tried to give aid at the scene of an accident and a person involved in the accident attacked the officer multiple times. Police shot and killed him. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlox.com/2023/05/18/one-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-harrison-county/

https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/crime/article275570291.html

https://www.wlox.com/2023/05/19/officer-shoots-kills-biloxi-man-after-he-attacks-her-officials-say/

Treston “Trey” Goree

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/18/2023

Location : 403 Smith St

City : Bastrop

County : Morehouse

State : Louisiana

Agency : Bastrop PD

Officer(s) : Gerald Givens

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bastrop PD arrived at a home to arrest Treston Goree for a stabbing injury with a utility knife. He allegedly resisted and was shot and killed.No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/state-police-investigating-a-bastrop-officer-involved-shooting-sheriff-confirms/

https://www.knoe.com/2023/06/29/update-bastrop-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.kplctv.com/2023/05/18/lsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-bastrop-leaving-1-dead/

Robert Nash

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/18/2023

Location : Not Disclosed

City : Point Hope

County : North Slope

State : Alaska

Agency : North Slope Borough PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after shooting someone

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Robert Nash, 40, of Point Hope, had reportedly been shooting a rifle at people and buildings in the city.A North Slope Borough police officer responded to Point Hope and found Nash outside of the town, still armed with a rifle. He pointed it at the officer. The officer shot and killed him. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/05/18/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-point-hope/

https://alaskapublic.org/2023/05/18/police-officer-fatally-shoots-armed-man-in-point-hope/

Albert Rafael Acosta

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/17/2023

Location : 500 block of E 7th St

City : Cameron

County : Milam

State : Texas

Agency : Cameron PD, Milam County SO, Rockdale PD, Texas DPS

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during shots fired call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cameron PD, Milam County deputies, Rockdale PD and Texas DPS were responding to a report of a shooting. When they encountered Acosta, he allegedly opened fire on officers. Police shot and killed him. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ketk.com/news/__trashed-314/

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/crime/cameron-police-officer-person-identified-in-deadly-domestic-dispute-response/500-2994a53a-13d1-4d36-886a-71dd86d315e8

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/officer-person-killed-in-milam-county-shooting-cameron-texas-sheriffs-office-north-travis-avenue-east-7th-street-officer-involved-shooting-gun-violence-fatality/

Dakota Dewayne Novotny

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 05/17/2023

Location : Farrell St+Minnesota Ave

City : Shawnee

County : Pottawatomie

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Shawnee PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Responding to a call reporting a male pointing a gun at passing cars, Shawnee PD alleged that Dakota Novotny pointed a gun at them. The police shot and killed him. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/shawnee-police-one-person-shot-killed-waving-weapon/43922821

https://www.news-star.com/2023/05/18/osbi-investigates-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-shawnee/

https://www.newson6.com/story/6466a64b40b7277673c81cbc/osbi-identifies-person-killed-in-shooting-involving-shawnee-police

Joshua McCammond

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/16/2023

Location : Childs Road+Camp Brewster Rd

City : Bellevue

County : Sarpy

State : Nebraska

Agency : Bellevue PD

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Drug overdose in custody

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bellevue PD investigated a call that people had been seen running from a residence and drove to the location near Childs Road and Camp Brewster Road. When police entered the residence, they found 36-year-old Joshua McCammond having a medical emergency. He was taken to the hospital where he died. His cause of death is unknown.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wowt.com/2023/05/16/bellevue-police-burglar-suspect-dies-after-medical-emergency/

Daimar Lopez

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/16/2023

Location : US 74

City : Caruthers

County : Fresno

State : California

Agency : Fresno County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police on disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Responding to a call reporting a man with a knife attempting to lure young females, Fresno County deputies allege Daimar Lopez charged at them with a knife. Deputies fired beanbags, then shot and killed him. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc30.com/deputy-shooting-person-killed-witness-speaks-out-tahoe-and-henderson/13262308/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/16/2023

Location : 300 block of Fafnir Dr

City : Kimberly

County : Twin Falls

State : Idaho

Agency : Twin Falls PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police while serving papers

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Twin Falls PD attempted to serve a civil protection order, allege that the manhad a knife and gun. Officers shot and killed him. No further details were released.No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://localnews8.com/news/crime-tracker/2023/05/16/man-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-incident-in-twin-falls-county/

Felicia Guzman

Age :43

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/16/2023

Location : 1400 block of Basin Brook Drive

City : North Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : North Las Vegas Police Department

Officer(s) : Becky Salkoff, Caitlyn Ebert

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after stabbing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

North Las Vegas PD received a call about a stabbing. They arrived and state that 43-year-old Felicia Guzman approached them with a knife. Officers Becky Salkoff and Caitlyn Ebert shot and killed her. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news3lv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-woman-dead-in-north-las-vegas

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/video-shows-moments-before-north-las-vegas-police-kill-knife-wielding-woman/

https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/bodycam-video-shows-police-shooting-woman-advancing-with-knife-in-hand-2783790/

Jon Niccum

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/16/2023

Location : Motel 6 at 2205 E. 59th St

City : Anderson

County : Madison

State : Indiana

Agency : Madison County SD, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Unclear if shot by deputies or self

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Madison County deputies went to the Motel 6 at 2205 E. 59th Street around 10:30 a.m. to serve the warrants for Brooke Badger and Jon Niccum. Badger opened the door. Niccum could be heard saying, "What's the problem?" The officer had misrepresented himself as “front desk” initially then demanded Niccum show his hands as the officer shone his flashlight in Niccum's face.Niccum pulled a gun and fired a shot at police. Anderson PD SWAT arrived and found Niccum in the bathroom. Police claim he was deceased "from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound." Niccum was wanted on for violation of work release.No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpJYlPDq8a8

Pietro LaLicata

Age :86

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/16/2023

Location : 3119 W Bonniwell Rd

City : Mequon

County : Ozaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Mequon PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2023 at approximately 3:31 p.m., Mequon PD responded to a report of shots fired in the 3100 block of Bonniwell Road in Mequon, Wis. When police arrived, Pietro LaLicata had locked himself in his residence. He eventually exited and shot a gun towards officers. They shot and killed him. The officers were cleared by the DA.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbs58.com/news/man-dead-after-neighbor-dispute-near-bonniwell-and-riverdale-in-mequon

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/86-year-old-man-killed-in-mequon-officer-involved-shooting-identified

https://www.gmtoday.com/news_graphic/news/police-calls-to-lalicata-home-date-back-to-1980s/article_4ba3b689-adf4-5baa-81d8-e935417ea172.html

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/no-charges-for-officers-who-returned-fire-killing-mequon-man-who-shot-at-police

https://www.gmtoday.com/news_graphic/news/da-clears-police-in-fatal-shooting/article_6e6dafc8-cfd2-5006-89dc-01b92b208167.html

Quintonio Jacquezze Willis

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/16/2023

Location : 258 West Highland Avenue

City : Garner

County : Surry

State : North Carolina

Agency : Surry County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died from overdose while under arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Surry County deputies executed a search warrant in Elkin at 258 West Highland Avenue with assistance by Elkin Police Department, Pilot Mountain Police Department, and the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office involving narcotics. Law enforcement used a taser to subdue Quintonio Willis and were able to recover an amount of narcotics that Wilis swallowed. Twenty-three minutes later, according to the press release, Willis entered some form of medical distress that was noticed by law enforcement on scene. He died of a drug overdose. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.elkintribune.com/news/42340/person-dies-in-sheriffs-office-custody

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : Meridian Living, Bonita Lakes Drive

City : Meridian

County : Lauderdale

State : Mississippi

Agency : Meridian Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during "man with a gun" call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man was shot and killed by Meridian PD at Meridian Living, an assisted care facility near Uptown Meridian mall. The man had lived at the facility and was allegedly threatening people with a pistol. Meridian PD arrived and shot and killed him. Police did not publicly identify him. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/suspect-killed-in-meridian-officer-involved-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : US 74

City : Rockingham

County : Richmond

State : Virginia

Agency : Richmond County SO, Rockingham PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 15, 2023, a Richmond deputy attempted to traffic-stop a vehicle on U.S. 220 but the vehicle refused to stop and sped away. The deputy stayed behind the vehicle and backed off and turned his emergency equipment off. Police allege that he had stopped the pursuit and given up. The driver of the vehicle turned the 4-way flashers on and began slowing down. The deputy followed behind at a distance to see what the issue was but was allegedly not chasing. The abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.Other deputies and officers with the Rockingham PDswarmed the area and used a K-9 from Rockingham PD and soon saw a man on Walnut Ln. The man began running and police allege that he produced a gun. Police allege that the man then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yourdailyjournal.com/news/135509/man-kills-himself-following-police-chase

Name Not Disclosed 2 of 2

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Laurinburg

County : Scotland

State : North Carolina

Agency : Laurinburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Laurinburg PD tried to stop an SUV around 9 p.m. on 05/15/2023 after officers said it had avoided a license checkpoint. Police said the SUV sped away and police escalated chase. While the SUV was driving away, it hit another car on the side of the road, lost control and flipped multiple times.Police said multiple people were thrown from the SUV. Two 15-year-old passengers died at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2023/05/15/2-scotland-county-students-killed-following-chase-crash-officials-say/

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/teens-killed-14-old-driver-172238689.html

Name Not Disclosed 1 of 2

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Laurinburg

County : Scotland

State : North Carolina

Agency : Laurinburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Laurinburg PD tried to stop an SUV around 9 p.m. on 05/15/2023 after officers said it had avoided a license checkpoint. Police said the SUV sped away and police escalated a chase. While the SUV was driving away, it hit another car on the side of the road, lost control and flipped multiple times. Police said multiple people were thrown from the SUV. Two 15-year-old passengers died at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2023/05/15/2-scotland-county-students-killed-following-chase-crash-officials-say/

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/teens-killed-14-old-driver-172238689.html

Jeannette Drew

Age :28

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : Western+Northern Blvd

City : Tarboro

County : Edgecombe

State : North Carolina

Agency : Edgecombe County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed inside of her own home by police chase crashing through wall

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tarboro PDchased a red Dodge Journey after the vehicle drove past the ID checkpoint. Tarboro PD escalated a chase and the vehicle crashed at the Northgate Apartments Complex and smashed through the wall into Apartment 28. Jeanette Drew had been inside of her apartment and was killed by the police chase crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/crime-tracker/one-dead-in-tarboro-after-high-speed-chase/

https://www.wral.com/story/tarboro-police-stand-by-decision-to-pursue-in-chase-that-led-to-fatal-crash-into-apartment-building/20866312/

John McKinzie Jr.

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : 1200 block of The Pointe Dr

City : West Palm Beach

County : Palm Beach

State : Florida

Agency : West Palm Beach PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after alleged break-in

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A West Palm Beach police officer shot and killed John McKinzie Jr. during an encounter at a condominium complex off Village Boulevard where police had responded to a report of a break-in by a person "armed with a gun.” Police encountered John McKinzie Jr. and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2023/05/15/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-dead-in-west-palm-beach/70220662007/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlHJm8GP42w

https://cbs12.com/news/local/man-shot-killed-by-wpb-officers-was-on-state-supervision-for-illegal-firearm-possession-john-mckinizie-jr-may-17-2023

Kierra Nicole Howard 1 of 2

Age :31

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : Bemiss Rd

City : Valdosta

County : Lowndes

State : Georgia

Agency : Georgia State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A GA State Trooper vehicle and another vehicle crashed and 2 people in the civilian's car died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news.yahoo.com/two-die-collision-state-troopers-191700454.html

Kam’Ron Malik McBurrough 2 of 2

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : Bemiss Rd

City : Valdosta

County : Lowndes

State : Georgia

Agency : Georgia State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A GA State Trooper vehicle and another vehicle crashed and 2 people in the civilian's car died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news.yahoo.com/two-die-collision-state-troopers-191700454.html

Beau Wilson

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : near Navajo Nation Reservation

City : Farmington

County : San Juan

State : New Mexico

Agency : Farmington PD, New Mexico State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during active shooter event

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

PFarmington PD and New Mexico State Police arrived to a mass shooting where the person was “actively firing upon individuals.” Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/05/15/farmington-active-shooting-new-mexico/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d8ep0qkdEo

https://www.nhonews.com/news/2023/may/17/investigation-underway-officer-involved-shooting-t/

https://abc7ny.com/shooting-farmington-nm-new-mexico-active-shooter-mass-in-nm-today/13251153/

https://www.pahomepage.com/news/new-mexico-gunman-who-killed-3-and-injured-6-shot-randomly-at-cars-houses-police-say/

https://twitter.com/FPDNM/status/1522307127800479744

https://www.kmvt.com/2023/05/18/videos-show-gunman-saying-kill-me-onrushing-officers-new-mexico-rampage-that-killed-3/

Name Not Disclosed 3 of 3

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/15/2023

Location :

City : Shelby

County : Cherokee

State : North Carolina

Agency : Shelby PD, Cherokee County SO, Cleveland County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police dispatch received a call around 12:55 a.m. that a white pickup truck was following a car and shooting at it.Police escalated a chase that reached North Carolina and the call was transferred to the Cleveland County dispatch center. Deputies from Cleveland County found the truck and tried to stop the persons. Police said the driver of the truck fled by running a red lightand eventually turned off their lights. Deputies found the vehicle crashed into a home. Shelby PD said 6 six males were in the vehicle, 5 between the ages of 15-20 and one whose age was unknown. Police said 3 of the men died, 3 were taken to the hospital, and 1 was released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://local12.com/news/nation-world/truck-crashes-house-high-speed-chase-multiple-dead-fleeing-gun-violence-cincinnati-shelby-south-north-carolina

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/multiple-people-dead-blacksburg-south-carolina-chase-crash-shelby-deputies/275-1145de5b-560d-4ca6-8806-0ae2e5ccec11

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/three-teens-killed-after-chase-ends-fatal-crash-deputies-say/YVROSRRVPBDARCTFNCEFJRW7IU/

https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cleveland-county/developing-car-appears-to-have-smashed-into-home-in-shelby-overnight/

Name Not Disclosed 2 of 3

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Shelby

County : Cherokee

State : North Carolina

Agency : Shelby PD, Cherokee County SO, Cleveland County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police dispatch received a call around 12:55 a.m. that a white pickup truck was following a car and shooting at it. Police escalated a chase that reached North Carolina and the call was transferred to the Cleveland County dispatch center. Deputies from Cleveland County found the truck and tried to stop the persons. Police said the driver of the truck fled by running a red light and eventually turned off their lights. Deputies found the vehicle crashed into a home. Shelby PD said 6 six males were in the vehicle, 5 between the ages of 15-20 and one whose age was unknown. Police said 3 of the men died, 3 were taken to the hospital, and 1 was released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://local12.com/news/nation-world/truck-crashes-house-high-speed-chase-multiple-dead-fleeing-gun-violence-cincinnati-shelby-south-north-carolina

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/multiple-people-dead-blacksburg-south-carolina-chase-crash-shelby-deputies/275-1145de5b-560d-4ca6-8806-0ae2e5ccec11

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/three-teens-killed-after-chase-ends-fatal-crash-deputies-say/YVROSRRVPBDARCTFNCEFJRW7IU/

https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cleveland-county/developing-car-appears-to-have-smashed-into-home-in-shelby-overnight/

Name Not Disclosed 1 of 3

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Shelby

County : Cherokee

State : North Carolina

Agency : Shelby PD, Cherokee County SO, Cleveland County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police dispatch received a call that a white pickup truck was following a car and shooting at it. Police escalated a chase that reached North Carolina and the call was transferred to the Cleveland County dispatch center. Deputies from Cleveland County found the truck and tried to stop the persons. Police said the driver of the truck fled by running a red light and eventually turned off their lights. Deputies found the vehicle crashed into a home. Shelby PD said 6 six males were in the vehicle, 5 between the ages of 15-20 and one whose age was unknown. Police said 3 of the men died, 3 were taken to the hospital, and 1 was released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://local12.com/news/nation-world/truck-crashes-house-high-speed-chase-multiple-dead-fleeing-gun-violence-cincinnati-shelby-south-north-carolina

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/multiple-people-dead-blacksburg-south-carolina-chase-crash-shelby-deputies/275-1145de5b-560d-4ca6-8806-0ae2e5ccec11

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/three-teens-killed-after-chase-ends-fatal-crash-deputies-say/YVROSRRVPBDARCTFNCEFJRW7IU/

https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cleveland-county/developing-car-appears-to-have-smashed-into-home-in-shelby-overnight/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : Pace Blvd+Cervantes

City : Pensacola

County : Escambia

State : Florida

Agency : Pensacola PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Pensacola PD allege that 3men stole a 2016 Ford Mustang in an armed carjacking at the Whataburger on Gregory Avenue and that Pensacola PD spotted the car Sunday afternoon near Pace Boulevard and Cervantes. Police admit chasing the car until it crashed into a building, killing the 28-year-old unidentified driver.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://weartv.com/news/local/pensacola-police-defends-decision-in-stolen-car-chase-that-ended-in-deadly-crash

Philip L. Dawson Jr.

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/15/2023

Location : 2936 Russell Court

City : Clark Lake

County : Jackson

State : Michigan

Agency : Columbia Township PD

Officer(s) : Jacob Mills, Spencer Bennett

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died during arrest from unknown causes

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers arrived at the residence of Philip Dawson with a search warrant for unknown reasons. He allegedly resisted, was restrained, became unresponsive and died from unknown causes 3 days later in the hospital. It is unknown what restraint methods were used. The coroner stated that his death was due to cardiovascular disease but this only became an acute problem when he was grabbed by officers. The officers were cleared by the DA.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2023/10/officers-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-death-of-jackson-county-man-who-died-in-custody.html#:~:text=An%20autopsy%20report%20states%20Dawson,of%20stress%20during%20his%20arrest.

https://clarklakespirit.com/death-of-phillip-dawson/

Tyler Andrew Thornton

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/14/2023

Location : SR 200+Daydream Ave

City : Yulee

County : Nassau

State : Florida

Agency : Nassau County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Third party motorist killed by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Nassau County deputy crashed into Thornton’s car, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news.yahoo.com/man-killed-crash-involving-nassau-175105775.html

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/man-killed-in-yulee-crash-involving-deputy-identified/77-2459d766-e5f5-4228-8cf1-c425f27d1214