Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Kimberly Lannigan
Age :59
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/21/2025
Location : State Highway 6
City : Near Navasota
County : Grimes
State : Texas
Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety
Officer(s) : Sergeant Mark Butler
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 21, 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety chased Kimberly Lannigan, 59, at high speed along State Highway 6 near Navasota, Texas, for undisclosed reasons. During the pursuit, Lannigan’s vehicle collided head-on with a patrol car driven by Sergeant Mark Butler of the Navasota Police Department. Both Lannigan and Butler were killed in the collision. The circumstances surrounding the pursuit and crash are under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Marianne Mildred Casey
Age :67
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/21/2025
Location : Intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street
City : La Palma
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Fullerton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 21, 2025, Fullerton Police Department officers attempted to stop a white Nissan Rogue near North Gilbert Street and West Malvern Avenue after reports of grocery store shoplifting. The driver continued driving. Officers escalated a high-speed chase, ran a red light at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street in La Palma, and finally crashed into a blue BMW driven by a bystander woman in her 50s. The bystander was killed. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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Antonio Rodrigues
Age :70
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/21/2025
Location : 600 block of Democracy Street
City : Raleigh
County : Wake
State : North Carolina
Agency : Raleigh Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during police shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 21, 2025, Raleigh Police Department officers responded to a reported residential burglary in progress at a home on the 600 block of Democracy Street. Upon arrival, they heard shots fired from inside the residence. A 73-year-old man, John Rowe, was found deceased inside the home. Raleigh officers engaged in a shootout with Antonio Rodrigues, 70, during which one officer was injured and taken to WakeMed for surgery while Rodrigues was shot and killed at the residence. The incident remains under investigation.
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Shuefaub "Shue" Xiong
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/21/2025
Location : 1100 block of Rice Street
City : St. Paul
County : Ramsey
State : Minnesota
Agency : St. Paul Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 21, 2025, St. Paul Police Department officers responded to a report of a person experiencing a mental health crisis at a residence on the 1100 block of Rice Street. The individual was identified as 42-year-old Shuefaub "Shue" Xiong, who had been reported missing from Apple Valley on January 14, 2025. Upon arrival, officers facilitated the safe exit of Xiong's relatives from the residence. Shortly thereafter, Xiong exited the home, ran around a corner, and died by suicide.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : 1300 block of East Sunrise Boulevard
City : Fort Lauderdale
County : Broward
State : Florida
Agency : Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 20, 2025, Fort Lauderdale Police Department officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm near the 1300 block of East Sunrise Boulevard. According to police, the 35-year-old man displayed a gun and refused repeated commands to drop the weapon. Officers opened fire, killing him at the scene. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : 200 block of East Main Street
City : Alhambra
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Alhambra Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during reported armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 20, 2025, officers from the Alhambra Police Department responded to a report of an armed individual near the 200 block of East Main Street in Alhambra, California. According to police, the individual displayed a weapon, leading to a confrontation. Officers opened fire, killing the man. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/alhambra-police-shoot-kill-person/

Cameron David James
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : Interstate 85
City : Coweta
County : Coweta
State : Georgia
Agency : Georgia State Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, on January 20, 2025, a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to detain a driver during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 in Coweta, Georgia. The trooper engaged the driver in a confrontation during which the man allegedly displayed a weapon. The trooper opened fire and killed him.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : North Tulsa
City : Tulsa
County : Tulsa
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Tulsa Police Department; SWAT Team
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 20, 2025, officers from the Tulsa Police Department, including members of the SWAT team, responded to reports of an armed individual in North Tulsa, Oklahoma. The situation escalated into a standoff lasting approximately six hours. According to police, the individual allegedly displayed a firearm in a threatening manner. Officers opened fire and killed him. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the critical incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox23.com/news/suspect-in-north-tulsa-standoff-dead-after-being-shot-by-officer/article_031c8756-d50a-11ef-962c-933992d36a77.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWSf1HULYiE
https://www.newsbreak.com/news-on-6-kotv-tulsa-1590911/3765833100428-suspect-in-tulsa-police-standoff-shot-killed-by-officer

Steven Rodriguez
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : 300 block of North Euclid Avenue
City : Upland
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Upland Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during reported armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
According to initial statements, officers encountered a man with a gun. Police alleged that he displayed it. Police opened fire, killing him at the scene.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://iecn.com/upland-officer-involved-shooting-fatal-encounter-with-armed-suspect/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : Suburb of Atlanta
City : Atlanta
County : Fulton
State : Georgia
Agency : Atlanta Police Department; SWAT Team
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during SWAT standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 20, 2025, the Atlanta Police Department SWAT team responded to a barricade situation in a suburb of Atlanta. Police had received reports of an armed man inside a residence who reportedly began firing at officers who entered his home. The SWAT team was called in. After several hours of standoff confrontation, the man was shot and killed by police. During the exchange, one officer was injured and is expected to recover. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the critical incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (the suspect), 1 injury (officer)
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Felix Bauckholt
Age :30
Gender :Transgender
Race : White
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : Interstate 91
City : Coventry
County : Orleans
State : Vermont
Agency : U.S. Border Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by U.S. Border Patrol during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 20, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., U.S. Border Patrol agents conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, near the Canadian border. The vehicle, a blue 2015 Toyota Prius registered in North Carolina, was occupied by driver Teresa Youngblut, 21, of Washington state, and passenger Felix Bauckholt, a 30-year-old German national.
Agents initiated the stop to conduct an immigration inspection after discovering that Bauckholt appeared to have an expired visa. During the stop, Youngblut allegedly drew a handgun and fired at least two shots at the agents. Bauckholt also attempted to draw a firearm. In response, at least one Border Patrol agent returned fire, striking both occupants.
Bauckholt was pronounced dead at the scene, while Youngblut was transported to a hospital for treatment and later taken into custody. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, 44, was also fatally wounded during the exchange.
Investigations revealed that Youngblut and Bauckholt had been under periodic surveillance since January 14, after hotel staff reported concerns about their behavior and attire, which included all-black tactical gear. Prior to the shooting, the pair had been observed purchasing aluminum foil and wrapping unidentified objects in the vehicle.
The FBI, along with other federal and local agencies, is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/feds-say-1-suspect-dead-another-custody-fatal-shooting-us-border-patrol-agent-vt/ASJIQAYJAFE5XE2GIPOEBWAOZQ/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/border-patrol-agent-killed-vermont-rcna188507 https://www.wcax.com/2025/01/20/authorities-investigating-fatal-shooting-border-patrol-agent-i-91/ https://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2025/01/fbi-releases-new-information-about-killing-vermont-border-patrol-agent/402413/ https://www.necn.com/news/local/vermont-border-patrol-agent-suspect-id/3448714/ https://nationalpost.com/news/world/vermont-border-patrol-agent-shooting

Name Not Disclosed
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : Louisville Metro Department of Corrections, 400 S. Sixth Street
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found Dead in Jail Cell
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 20, 2025, a 54-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. He was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death. The Louisville Metro Police Department's Public Integrity Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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George Delgado
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : 3300 block of Seville Avenue
City : Huntington Park
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 20, 2025, Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of an armed man in the 3300 block of Seville Avenue in Huntington Park. Police shot and killed the man during an exchange of gunfire. Deputies have not disclosed additional details, and no deputies were injured during the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
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Rashawn James Pleass
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : Sedgwick County Jail, Wichita
City : Wichita
County : Sedgwick
State : Kansas
Agency : UNKNOWN
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 20, 2025, a 29-year-old male was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell at the Sedgwick County Jail in Wichita, Kansas. Jail staff discovered him at approximately 5:10 p.m. and initiated life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead around 5:50 p.m. The length of his incarceration has not been disclosed. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article298905515.html

Sonny Charles Leppala
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/20/2025
Location : Birmingham City Jail
City : Birmingham
County : Jefferson
State : Alabama
Agency :
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 20, 2025, 55-year-old Sonny Charles Leppala was found unresponsive in a secure, private cell at the Birmingham City Jail in Birmingham, Alabama. Jail staff discovered him at approximately 1:30 p.m. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/inmate-dies-at-birmingham-city-jail/?utm_

Name Not Disclosed
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/19/2025
Location : 100 block of Maple Street
City : Haysville
County : Sedgwick
State : Kansas
Agency : Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office; Haysville Police Department; SWAT Team
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during SWAT operation while serving an arrest warrant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 19, 2025, officers from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office and Haysville Police Department, along with a SWAT team, executed an arrest warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Maple Street in Haysville, Kansas. When officers made entry, they encountered a teenager inside the home who allegedly pointed a firearm at officers. Police opened fire, resulting in the man's death. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry into the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://hayspost.com/posts/f6a6bf5f-ab6a-4da5-aa1f-2b3761990d32

Brandon Higginbotham
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/19/2025
Location : U.S. Highway 341
City : Brunswick
County : Glynn
State : Georgia
Agency : Glynn County Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 19, 2025, Glynn County Police Department officers initiated a high-speed chase on U.S. Highway 341 in Brunswick, Georgia, after a driver failed to comply with a traffic stop for undisclosed reasons. The pursuit ended when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No injuries to bystanders or law enforcement were reported. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the critical incident.
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Aaron Blount
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/19/2025
Location : 400 block of 28 Road
City : Grand Junction
County : Mesa
State : Colorado
Agency : Grand Junction Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged assault investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/19/2025, Grand Junction police officers were alerted by hospital staff after an individual with life-threatening injuries reported being assaulted. Officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of 28 Road in Grand Junction, Colorado. Upon arrival, the man inside the home refused to exit and fired a gun at the officers. One officer returned fire. SWAT teams from the city and county were deployed, and after several hours of unsuccessful communication attempts, they entered the residence and found the man deceased. The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been activated to investigate the officer-involved shooting.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/assault-suspect-found-dead-shooting-police-grand-junction-colorado/
https://crimewatch.net/us/co/mesa/sheriff/134177/cases/cirt-activated-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-1

Matthew Vincent Phillips
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/19/2025
Location : Bayonet Point
City : Bayonet Point
County : Pasco
State : Florida
Agency : Pasco County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 19, 2025, Pasco County deputies responded to a disturbance call at a residence in Bayonet Point. Upon arrival, deputies encountered an armed individual. Body camera footage shows the man holding a firearm. Deputies discharged their weapons, resulting in the individual’s death at the scene. Sheriff Chris Nocco stated the deputies acted according to their training. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation. Deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Rigoberto Badillo
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/19/2025
Location : Vicinity of Kaufman County Detention Center
City : Kaufman
County : Kaufman
State : Texas
Agency : Kaufman County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Hypothermia
Event : Found dead outside of jail after release
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/19/2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Rigoberto Badillo, a 49-year-old Latino male, was released from the Kaufman County Detention Center. Surveillance footage showed him in the parking lot of the Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center, located within the same complex as the detention center. His personal belongings were found abandoned near the detention center's front doors. His family reported him missing later that day. On 03/02/2025, his body was discovered in a creek approximately half a mile from the detention center. The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office identified the body as Badillo. The investigation into his cause of death is ongoing.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox4news.com/news/body-missing-farmers-branch-man-found-creek-near-kaufman-county-detention-center
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/body-missing-farmers-branch-man-found-kaufman-county/287-0947e4c7-2954-47ab-82e5-829b58e35ac8

Glenn Bohne Jr.
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/18/2025
Location : Mary Lane
City : River Ridge
County : Jefferson
State : Louisiana
Agency : Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during police standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) responded to a 911 call from a 13-year-old girl reporting that her father had shot her mother and siblings at their residence on Stephen Drive in River Ridge, Louisiana. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 40-year-old Dung Pham and her 2-year-old daughter, Amy Bohne, deceased in the hallway from gunshot wounds. Two other children were found injured: a 13-year-old girl with a gunshot wound to her ankle and a 9-year-old girl in critical condition who underwent emergency surgery, with the outcome unknown. Deputies located 46-year-old Glenn Bohne Jr. armed in a back bedroom. When he produced a firearm, deputies fired upon him, resulting in his death at the scene. This critical incident is being investigated by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Only this out of three fatalities is entered into this database as the other two occurred prior to police involvement.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities, 2 injuries
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/2-year-old-child-mother-dead-in-river-ridge-father-armed-with-gun-shot-dead-by-jpso-deputy-sheriff-reports/289-826b776c-ed95-4d15-8b9f-6a02034f86df
2. https://www.fox8live.com/2025/01/18/jpso-investigating-homicide-deputy-involved-shooting-river-ridge/
3. https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/jefferson-parish-deputy-shooting/article_03adf5a6-d5a5-11ef-8d0e-1351a32102f5.html

Matthew Johnson
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/18/2025
Location : Highway 47
City : Wausau
County : Oneida
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Oneida County Sheriff’s Office; Wausau Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 18, 2025, officers from the Wausau Police Department and deputies from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office escalated a chase against a vehicle for undisclosed reasons. The chase continued at high speed until the vehicle crashed on Highway 47 in Oneida County, Wisconsin. The vehicle collided with another car as a result of the pursuit. The driver of the fleeing vehicle was killed, and six others were injured. Among the injured, four were passengers in the fleeing vehicle, and two were occupants of the other car. The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating the critical incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/01/18/just-in-1-dead-6-injured-after-police-pursuit-on-hwy-47/

Lawrence Harris
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/18/2025
Location : 15000 block of Seventh Street
City : Victorville
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 18, 2025, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a domestic disturbance in the 15000 block of Seventh Street in Victorville, California. According to the Sheriff's Department, a 30-year-old man was armed with a knife and threatening another person inside the residence. Deputies reported that the man advanced toward them while armed. Deputies opened fire, killing the man at the scene. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating the fatal shooting in internal investigation.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/18/2025
Location : Orchard Lane
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during reported armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 18, 2025, Sacramento Police Department officers responded to reports of an armed man in the Willow Creek area near Orchard Lane in Sacramento, California. According to police, the man allegedly displayed a firearm in a threatening manner. Officers opened fire and killed the man. The Sacramento Police Department is conducting an internal investigation, and the California Department of Justice has been notified.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loBfpBppbok
https://www.kcra.com/article/police-activity-orchard-lane-sacramento-willow-creek/63451451
https://www.kcra.com/article/police-activity-orchard-lane-sacramento-willow-creek/63451451

Matthew Taylor
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/18/2025
Location : Ansley Drive
City : Roswell
County : Fulton
State : Georgia
Agency : Roswell Police Department; SWAT Team
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during SWAT standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 18, 2025, Roswell Police Department officers, including members of the SWAT team, attempted to serve a warrant on 45-year-old Matthew Taylor at a residence on Ansley Drive in Roswell, Georgia. According to initial reports, Taylor barricaded himself inside the home and fired at officers during the standoff. After several hours, police alleged Taylor continued to display a firearm in a threatening manner. Officers opened fire, killing him. One officer sustained injuries during the incident but is expected to recover. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the critical incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities (Unidentified female and Matthew Taylor)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/investigation-crash-red-oak-ellis-county-north-texas/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-i35-red-oak-police-chase-crash

Elgin Leonard Trobaugh
Age :78
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/18/2025
Location : Ashley Creek
City : Elgin
County : Kershaw
State : South Carolina
Agency : Kershaw County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 18, 2025, deputies from the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance call in Kershaw, South Carolina. Officers attempted to make contact with the individual, but he barricaded himself inside his residence. After a three-hour standoff, the man allegedly displayed a firearm, prompting deputies to open fire, killing him. No officers were injured during the incident. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the critical incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/street-squad/kershaw-county/man-found-dead-after-3-hour-standoff-kershaw-countys-ashley-creek-thursday/101-8171b7ff-2986-46fd-8438-fb9b64334121
https://wach.com/news/local/man-dies-after-three-hour-standoff-with-kershaw-county-deputies#

Vincent Riggie
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/18/2025
Location : Oklahoma County Detention Center
City : Oklahoma City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 18, 2025, a man was found unresponsive in his cell at the Oklahoma County Detention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The man was pronounced dead in his cell. Reports indicate that the man had been detained for undisclosed reasons and did not reveal how long he had been in custody or whether he was charged with anything or not. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the circumstances surrounding this death.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (the man)
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/18/2025
Location : Leon County Jail, 535 Appleyard Drive
City : Tallahassee
County : Leon
State : Florida
Agency : Leon County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 18, 2025, a 41-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at the Leon County Jail, located at 535 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. The man was pronounced dead in the cell. He had been arrested on January 13, 2025, and spent five days in custody before being found deceased. According to the Leon County Sheriff's Office, no foul play is suspected, which does not explain the death of a 41-year-old man. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of death.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/18/2025
Location : Orangethorpe Avenue & Lemon Street
City : Fullerton
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/18/2025, at approximately 2:27 a.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers initiated a pursuit of a motorcyclist traveling at high speed southbound on the 57 Freeway from the 210 Freeway. The driver exited the freeway and continued at high speed on surface streets in Fullerton, California. At the intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue and Lemon Street, the motorcyclist collided head-on with a pickup truck. The impact ejected the suspect onto the roadway. CHP officers arrived moments later and, upon receiving no response from the suspect, began CPR. The Fullerton Fire Department arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed. The driver of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital; their condition is currently unknown. Orangethorpe Avenue and Lemon Street were closed for an extended period during the investigation. CHP is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Fullerton Police Department.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 1 injury
SOURCE LINKS :
https://onscene.tv/pursuit-suspect-dies-after-crashing-into-pickup-head-on/

Shawn Austin Ravert
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/17/2025
Location : Lincoln Drive
City : Englewood
County : Charlotte
State : Florida
Agency : Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 17, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a man acting erratically on Lincoln Drive in Englewood, Florida. Deputies arrived at the scene and encountered 36-year-old Shawn Austin Ravert carrying a machete. Police alleged that he moved toward them. Deputies opened fire, killing him. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the critical incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbc-2.com/article/charlotte-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-shooting-englewood/63462192
https://www.fox4now.com/north-port-englewood/breaking-another-deputy-involved-shooting-in-charlotte-county

George Colom, Jr.
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/17/2025
Location : Coquette Brasserie, North Hills, 400 block of Main Street
City : Raleigh
County : Wake
State : North Carolina
Agency : Raleigh Police Department
Officer(s) : Raleigh Police Department
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 19, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Raleigh Police Department officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm inside a North Hills restaurant located on the 400 block of Main Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 32-year-old man allegedly threatened patrons and staff before retreating to a rear section of the restaurant. Following the shooting, and upon police arrival, Colom Jr. shot himself. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and died from his injuries on January 19, 2025. The Raleigh Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/17/2025
Location : Stone Mountain Park
City : Stone Mountain
County : DeKalb
State : Georgia
Agency : Stone Mountain Park Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 17, 2025, officers from the Stone Mountain Park Police Department responded to reports of a man firing shots at Stone Mountain Park in DeKalb County, Georgia. During the standoff, the man died from suicide under police. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident.
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Michael Lewis Schwartz
Age :53
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/17/2025
Location : Punta Gorda
City : Punta Gorda
County : Charlotte
State : Florida
Agency : Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 17, 2025, deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an armed man at a residence in Punta Gorda, Florida. According to initial reports, 53-year-old Michael Lewis Schwartz was allegedly armed with a firearm and threatened to use it against deputies. Police allege Schwartz displayed the weapon, prompting deputies to open fire, killing him at the scene. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbc-2.com/article/deputy-shooting-killed-investigation-charlotte-florida/63454234

Gerardo Almazan
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/17/2025
Location : Near East Pine Street and North Sheridan Road
City : Tulsa
County : Tulsa
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Tulsa Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 17, 2025, Tulsa Police Department officers responded to a 911 call from a 14-year-old who reported that 38-year-old Gerardo Almazan had robbed him at gunpoint and taken his phone. Officers arrived at a residence near East Pine Street and North Sheridan Road, where Almazan had retreated and refused to exit despite a prolonged standoff. After several hours, Almazan emerged from the house with a woman and a firearm, approaching officers. Police shot and killed Almazan. No officers, the teenager, or the woman were injured during the incident.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/16/2025
Location : Interstate 35E near Red Oak Road overpass
City : Red Oak
County : Ellis
State : Texas
Agency : Dallas Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 16, 2025, a Dallas police chase of a murder suspect ended in a fatal crash and shooting in Red Oak, Texas. The suspect led police on a pursuit that concluded when they collided with another vehicle on Interstate 35E near the Red Oak Road overpass. One bystander in the other vehicle was killed, and another was seriously injured. After the crash, the man exited the vehicle with an alleged weapon and was shot and killed by officers. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the officer-involved shooting, while the Red Oak Police Department is handling the crash investigation.
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SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/traffic/southbound-interstate-35e-closed-red-oak-crash/3742998/

Alexander James Russom
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/16/2025
Location : Cross Mountain Road
City : Mountain City
County : Johnson
State : Tennessee
Agency : Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Carter County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during search warrant execution
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 16, 2025, Johnson and Carter County deputies executed a search warrant on Cross Mountain Road in Mountain City. Police alleged that Alexander James Russom fired at them, prompting deputies to open fire and kill him. A Johnson County K9 was also injured during the incident. It is unknown, who in the shootout hit the dog. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://wataugaonline.com/officer-involved-shooting-in-mountain-city-tn-suspect-dead/
https://www.wjhl.com/news/crime/tbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-mountain-city/

Christopher Alan Phillips
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 01/16/2025
Location : Navajo Nation Reservation
City : Unknown
County : Unknown
State : Arizona
Agency : Not Disclosed
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during response to reported stabbing
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 16, 2025, police fatally shot a man on the Navajo Nation Reservation in northern Arizona after responding to reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers opened fire, killing the man. No additional details regarding the shooting or the officers involved have been released.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/16/man-dies-after-police-shooting-northern-arizona/

Mason French
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/16/2025
Location : Alliance
City : Alliance
County : Stark
State : Ohio
Agency : Alliance Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after alleged homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 16, 2025, officers from the Alliance Police Department responded to a call regarding a woman found dead at a residence in Alliance, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers identified 63-year-old Mason French as being involved in the woman's death. Police attempted to apprehend French, but he allegedly held a firearm and pointed it at officers. Officers opened fire, killing him at the scene. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation into the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/alliance-police-fatally-shoot-man-170111036.html
https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/crime/2025/01/16/alliance-police-fatally-shoot-man-suspected-of-killing-woman/77745532007/
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/01/16/woman-killed-alliance-suspect-fatally-shot-by-police/

Elisa Sanchez
Age :37
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/16/2025
Location : Monterey County Jail
City : Salinas
County : Monterey
State : California
Agency : Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 16, 2025, at approximately 4:07 AM, deputies at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas, California, found Elisa Sanchez, a 37-year-old woman from King City, unresponsive in her cell. Deputies and paramedics performed life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Sanchez had been arrested on January 14, 2025, and had spent two days in custody before her death. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has requested assistance from the Coroner Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office to determine the cause and manner of death. The Monterey County Jail has faced scrutiny over detainee treatment, with several past incidents raising concerns about facility conditions and staff oversight.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (Elisa Sanchez)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mcso.countyofmonterey.gov/press-releases/press-release-monterey-county-jail-death
https://www.ksbw.com/article/woman-dies-monterey-county-jail-califonia/63459833
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/california/63794-monterey-county-sheriff-reports-in-custody-death-of-a-37-year-old-king-city-woman-at-the-county-jail

Kaleb Halsey
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/15/2025
Location : Woolwich
City : Woolwich
County : Sagadahoc
State : Maine
Agency : Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 15, 2025, Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s deputies escalated a pursuit after a failed traffic stop in Woolwich at high speeds as the man continued fleeing until the driver lost control, crashed into a fence post and telephone pole, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Maine State Police are investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/01/15/man-killed-in-crash-after-police-chase-in-woolwich/