Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
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Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/15/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Gary
County : Lake
State : Indiana
Agency : Gary Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police for undisclosed reasons
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 15, 2025, two Gary Police Department officers shot and killed a person in Indiana. Details have not been disclosed so far.
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Robert Lee Davis
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/15/2025
Location : Dollar Tree store on Stella Link Road
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Brazoria County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Jesus Vargas
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after fatally shooting officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 15, 2025, Deputy Jesus Vargas of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office was fatally shot while serving a warrant at a Dollar Tree store on Stella Link Road in Houston, Texas. The individual involved left the store and is currently being sought by law enforcement. The man who shot him, Robert Lee Davis, was found in a dumpster and shot and killed by police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 Fatalities
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Name Not Disclosed
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Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/15/2025
Location : Near the Chevron on A Street Southeast
City : Auburn
County : King
State : Washington
Agency : Auburn Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by Police During Traffic Stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 15, 2025, just before 2 a.m., an Auburn Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop near the Chevron on A Street Southeast in Auburn, Washington. The officer allegedly observed the male driver threatening a female passenger with a firearm. The officer opened fire, fatally striking the driver. The female passenger was unharmed and is cooperating with the investigation. The Valley Independent Investigative Team (VIIT) is conducting the investigation into the incident.
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Brandon Zachary Adame
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/15/2025
Location : 5800 block of Westgate Drive
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Worth Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 15, 2025, at approximately 4:22 a.m., Fort Worth Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence in the 5800 block of Westgate Drive. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male individual armed with a knife acting aggressively toward other occupants. When the caller opened the front door but struggled with a second metal screen door, officers forced entry through the back of the residence. The armed individual moved toward police. They opened fire, killing him. The Fort Worth Police Department's Major Case Unit and Internal Affairs are investigating theirofficers.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fatal-fort-worth-police-shooting-westgate-drive/3741837
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article298578608.html
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fatal-fort-worth-police-shooting-westgate-drive/3741837/
Jose Evans
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/14/2025
Location : Cermak Road and 4th Avenue
City : North Riverside
County : Cook
State : Illinois
Agency : North Riverside Police Department (NRPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 14, 2025, Jose Evans was shot and killed by a North Riverside Police Department officer near Cermak Road and 4th Avenue in North Riverside, Illinois. Reports indicate that Evans was armed with a knife during the encounter. The officer opened fire, fatally striking Evans. The Illinois State Police are investigating the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality
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Ronda Ellen Duke
Age :46
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/14/2025
Location : Intersection of Pyron Street and Otto Street
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 14, 2025, undercover officers with the San Antonio Police Department attempted to pull over a 19-year-old who was suspected of possessing a large amount of narcotics. Pinero fled the scene, and while officers did not pursue him directly, they followed him with a helicopter. The teen eventually lost control of his vehicle near the intersection of Pyron Street and Otto Street, striking and killing 46-year-old Ronda Ellen Duke, who was walking on the sidewalk. The incident is under investigation.
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https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/01/29/family-friends-mourn-woman
Name Not Disclosed
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Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/14/2025
Location : 600 block of Pyron Avenue
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio Police Department (SAPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 14, 2025, around 12:15 a.m., San Antonio Police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Leo Pinero during a narcotics investigation. The vehicle continued driving, prompting police to deploy their helicopter, EAGLE, while simultaneously sending ground units in pursuit. The chase continued until Pinero lost control of his vehicle in the 600 block of Pyron Avenue, crashing into a concrete guardrail and fatally striking a bystander woman. Pinero and a passenger fled on foot, but Pinero was apprehended nearby and charged with murder and evading arrest. The investigation is ongoing.
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Name Not Disclosed
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Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Unknown
County : Jefferson
State : Louisiana
Agency : Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died in custody during medical transport
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 13, 2025, deputies from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding a man experiencing a medical emergency. While being transported to a hospital, the man briefly escaped from custody but was quickly apprehended. Shortly after being taken back into custody, he collapsed and was pronounced dead.
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Joan Sorace
Age :84
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Private residence
City : Murfreesboro
County : Rutherford
State : Tennessee
Agency : Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Applicable
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 13, 2025, deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting at a private residence in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Upon arrival, they discovered 84-year-old Joan Sorace deceased from a gunshot wound. Her husband, 87-year-old John Sorace, a former Nashville assistant police chief, was subsequently arrested and charged with reckless homicide in connection with her death. The motive and circumstances surrounding the incident have not been publicly disclosed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsmv.com/2025/01/15/former-nashville-assistant-police-chief-accused-shooting-killing-wife/
https://www.wsmv.com/2025/01/14/former-mnpd-captain-charged-with-reckless-homicide-rutherford-county/
Brandon C. Harris Jr.
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Parking lot on South Main Street
City : High Point
County : Guilford
State : North Carolina
Agency : High Point Police Department (HPPD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the High Point Police Department (HPPD) responded to a situation in a parking lot on South Main Street. During an altercation, an officer opened fire, killing a man. The incident is under investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Name Not Disclosed
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Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : 7800 block of Bretton Wood Drive
City : Indianapolis
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to a report of a man holding a woman hostage in the 7800 block of Bretton Wood Drive. During the confrontation, officers opened fire, killing the man. The woman was also found dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Name Not Disclosed
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Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : 1400 block of North Carbon Street
City : Marion
County : Williamson
State : Illinois
Agency : Marion Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Marion Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance in the 1400 block of North Carbon Street. During the encounter, an officer opened fire, killing a man. The incident is under investigation by the Illinois State Police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Name Not Disclosed
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Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : South Limestone Street and East John Street
City : Springfield
County : Clark
State : Ohio
Agency : Springfield Police Division
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Springfield Police Division attempted to stop a vehicle involved in a fatal shooting. The driver led police on a chase that ended near South Limestone Street and East John Street. Officers opened fire, critically injuring the man. He later died from his injuries. The incident is under investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Elias Ismael Trejo Andino
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Interstate 65 near Alabaster exit
City : Alabaster
County : Shelby
State : Alabama
Agency : Montevallo Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, Tyrek C. Howard and a female were driving when the Montevallo Police Department escalated a chase of Elias Andino after a failed traffic stop. Police continue to chase the vehicle.onto Interstate 65, causing a multi-vehicle collision near the Alabaster exit. Tyrek Howard was rear-ended at very high speed and was ejected and died. Elias Andino was also ejected and died. The female passenger was injured.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Tyrek C. Howard
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Interstate 65 near Alabaster exit
City : Alabaster
County : Shelby
State : Alabama
Agency : Montevallo Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, Tyrek C. Howard and a female were driving when the Montevallo Police Department escalated a chase of a vehicle after a failed traffic stop. Police continue to chase the vehicle.onto Interstate 65, causing a multi-vehicle collision near the Alabaster exit. Tyrek Howard was rear-ended at very high speed and was ejected and died. The driver was also ejected and died. The female passenger was injured.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Name Not Disclosed
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Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : 600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW
City : Atlanta
County : Fulton
State : Georgia
Agency : Atlanta Police Department (APD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) responded to a disturbance in the 600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW. During the encounter, the man struggled with an officer. The officer opened fire, killing the man. The incident is under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Alecandro A. Castaneda
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : 500 block of South Silver Street
City : Centralia
County : Lewis
State : Washington
Agency : Centralia Police Department (CPD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Centralia Police Department (CPD) responded to a domestic dispute at a residence in the 500 block of South Silver Street. An officer opened fire, killing the man. The incident is under investigation by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.chronline.com/stories/centralia-police-officer-shoots-kills-male-after-responding-to-domestic-dispute-call,373520
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/centralia-officer-fatally-shoots-man-during-domestic-dispute-call/J2MOR4OL3RBH5JV2M3T4TENHMU/
Derrick Williams
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : 300 block of Florida Avenue Northeast
City : Washington
County : District of Columbia
State : District of Columbia
Agency : Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)
Officer(s) : Names not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of an armed person in the lobby of an apartment complex at the 300 block of Florida Avenue Northeast. Upon arrival, officers observed a man holding a gun. The individual entered an elevator, temporarily evading the officers. When the elevator returned to the lobby, the man exited and fired his weapon, striking three officers. The officers opened fire, fatally striking the individual. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 3 injuries
Last Update: 01/15/2025
SOURCE LINKS :
https://katv.com/news/nation-world/shooting-dc-police-officers-shot-officer-involving-suspect-injured-florida-avenue-ne-metropolitan-crime-district-violence-crime-gun-violence# https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/dc-noma-shooting-investigation/65-27d30b21-3fa5-4286-a679-87dedc7750a6 https://twitter.com/PGPDNews/status/1878819813403091389
Andrew Christian Engel
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Broadway Towers, near E Street and Park Boulevard
City : San Diego
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego Police Department (SDPD)
Officer(s) : Names not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the San Diego Police Department responded to a call regarding a suicidal 26-year-old man inside the Broadway Towers near E Street and Park Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers escorted six individuals out of the apartment. They then encountered the man holding a knife. Officers opened fire, striking the individual. Life-saving measures were attempted, and the man was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
Last Update: 01/15/2025
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Chartara Laverta Courtney
Age :43
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Providence Manor subdivision near Hammermill Drive
City : Harrisburg
County : Cabarrus
State : North Carolina
Agency : Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during domestic dispute involving law enforcement
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from 43-year-old ChartaraLaverta Courtney regarding a domestic dispute in the Providence Manor subdivision near Hammermill Drive in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Deputies arrived, upon which 47-year-old Willie Lawrence Wimbley shot Courtney in the driveway. He then allegedly fired at deputies. Deputies opened fire and killed him. Both Courtney and Wimbley were pronounced deceased in the driveway. Police stated that Wimbley died from suicide. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
Last Update: 01/15/2025
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/deputies-shot-at-in-cabarrus-county/275-8c92d98a-171c-455f-b18d-0f99282cf246
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cabarrus-county/deputies-exchange-fire-with-person-at-harrisburg-home-sheriffs-office/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/01/14/cabarrus-co-sheriffs-office-man-who-killed-woman-and-fired-at-deputies-took-his-own-life/
https://www.wbtv.com/2025/01/14/man-shot-by-deputies-after-he-allegedly-killed-woman-cabarrus-county-driveway/
Willie Lawrence Wimbley
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Providence Manor subdivision near Hammermill Drive
City : Harrisburg
County : Cabarrus
State : North Carolina
Agency : Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from 43-year-old ChartaraLaverta Courtney regarding a domestic dispute in the Providence Manor subdivision near Hammermill Drive in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Deputies arrived, upon which 47-year-old Willie Lawrence Wimbley shot Courtney in the driveway. He then allegedly fired at deputies. Deputies opened fire and killed him. Both Courtney and Wimbley were pronounced deceased in the driveway. Police stated that Wimbley died from suicide. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
Last Update: 01/15/2025
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/deputies-shot-at-in-cabarrus-county/275-8c92d98a-171c-455f-b18d-0f99282cf246
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cabarrus-county/man-and-woman-identified-in-suspected-harrisburg-murder-suicide-sheriff/
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cabarrus-county/deputies-exchange-fire-with-person-at-harrisburg-home-sheriffs-office/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/01/14/cabarrus-co-sheriffs-office-man-who-killed-woman-and-fired-at-deputies-took-his-own-life/
https://www.wbtv.com/2025/01/14/man-shot-by-deputies-after-he-allegedly-killed-woman-cabarrus-county-driveway/
Durell Dorn
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Ferguson Avenue
City : St. Louis
County : St. Louis
State : Missouri
Agency : St. Louis County Police Department Country Club Hills Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle crash after shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 13, 2025, at approximately 9:52 a.m., officers from the Country Club Hills Police Department responded to a vehicle crash near West Florissant Avenue and Lucas and Hunt Road in St. Louis County. The male driver was reported to be firing a weapon at passing vehicles. St. Louis County police officers arrived to assist and observed the individual walking westbound on West Florissant Avenue while firing a handgun with an extended magazine. Police engaged him in a shootout. He was later struck by a police vehicle at the intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Ferguson Avenue. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The incident is under internal investigation by St. Louis County Police Department's Crimes Against Persons detectives.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality
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Steven Espinoza
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : 1300 block of West Foothill Boulevard
City : Upland
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Upland Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, Upland Police Department officers responded to a 911 call from Steven Espinoza's sister, reporting that he was under the influence of fentanyl and had a knife. Upon learning that officers were en route, Espinoza exited the apartment located in the 1300 block of West Foothill Boulevard and drove away.Less-lethal measures, including a 40 mm launcher, were fired. Espinoza continued reaching into his waistband. Officers opened fire and killed him. Espinoza was identified as a known affiliate of the Black Angels gang.The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is conducting an independent investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://2urbangirls.com/2025/01/police-pursuit-ends-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-san-bernardino-county/ https://iecn.com/upland-officer-involved-shooting-fatal-encounter-with-armed-suspect/
Colton Maxwell Floren
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Pineville
County : Mecklenburg
State : North Carolina
Agency : Pineville Police Department (PPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, Pineville Police Department officers were involved in a shooting at a bar in Pineville, North Carolina. During the incident, officers opened fire, fatally shooting an individual. The specific details of the confrontation and the events leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed. The incident is currently under internal self-investigation by the Pineville Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://x.com/LAPDPIO/status/1878208941970403336
https://citizen.com/-OGLjQ9K3ItL0rq6vNvs
https://radiokeokuk.com/arkansas-deputy-killed-in-shooting-suspect-dead-officials/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/officer-reportedly-involved-in-shooting-at-pineville-bar-police-say/275-4614e22c-b93b-41f3-b054-c13f452a1c5a
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/mecklenburg-county/pineville/pineville-police-are-investigating-shooting-involving-officer-at-south-charlotte-bar/
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Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : 930 Tacoma Avenue South
City : Tacoma
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Pierce County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A male individual was found unresponsive in his cell at Pierce County Jail in Tacoma, Washington, in December 2024. Jail staff administered Narcan and attempted lifesaving measures, but the individual was pronounced dead. The Pierce County Sheriff's Department and the Medical Examiner's Office are investigating the cause of death.
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Patricia Hepworth
Age :66
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Indiana
City : Unknown
County : Unknown
State : Indiana
Agency : Unknown
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, a woman was killed during a police standoff in Indiana. Authorities reported that the woman had drugged her daughter and left her in a burning apartment before the confrontation with law enforcement. Officers engaged with the woman during the standoff, resulting in her being shot and killed. The incident is currently under investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality
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Name Not Disclosed
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Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Centralia
County : Lewis
State : Washington
Agency : Centralia Police Department (CPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, a Centralia Police Department officer shot and killed a man during an incident in Centralia, Washington. The officer encountered the individual under undisclosed circumstances, leading to the fatal shooting. The Washington State Patrol is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/centralia-officer-kills-man-during-025125053.html
Joshua D. Moser
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Lehigh County Jail
City : Allentown
County : Lehigh
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Lehigh County Department of Corrections (LCDOC)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, Joshua D. Moser from Slatington, Pennsylvania, who was charged with murder, was found dead in his cell from suicide at Lehigh County Jail in Allentown. He had been arrested and placed in jail for the alleged murder of his roommate.
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Name Not Disclosed
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Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Harnett County Jail
City : Lillington
County : Harnett
State : North Carolina
Agency : Harnett County Sheriff's Office (HCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died in custody
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, a woman was found dead in her cell at Harnett County Jail in Lillington, North Carolina. Details surrounding the circumstances of her death have not been released, and the cause of death remains under investigation. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sanfordherald.com/archives/woman-found-dead-at-harnett-jail/article_ba563bbe-e637-59be-9640-1fa32a80d20e.html
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/female-inmate-dies-at-harnett-county-detention-center-deputies-say/
Arista Hunt
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Iosco County Jail
City : Tawas City
County : Iosco
State : Michigan
Agency : Iosco County Sheriff's Office (ICSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, a male inmate was found dead in his cell at the Iosco County Jail in Tawas City, Michigan. Authorities have not released details regarding the circumstances of the inmate's death. The Michigan State Police are currently investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality
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Jarquise D. Whitaker
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : 700 block of Adams Drive
City : Greenville
County : Pitt
State : North Carolina
Agency : Greenville Police Department (GPD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/12/2025, the Greenville Police Department (GPD) responded to a call in the 700 block of Adams Drive. During the encounter, officers opened fire, killing 28-year-old Jarquise D. Whitaker. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Regis Darnell Jackson
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : DeKalb County Jail
City : Decatur
County : DeKalb
State : Georgia
Agency : DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/12/2025, deputies at the DeKalb County Jail found 35-year-old Regis Darnell Jackson unresponsive inside a housing unit. Despite immediate medical attention, Jackson was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been released, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/11/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Fordyce
County : Dallas
State : Arkansas
Agency : Dallas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2025, a deputy from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office was fatally shot during an encounter in Fordyce, Arkansas. The individual involved in the incident was also shot and killed by law enforcement officers. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed. The incident is under investigation by the Arkansas State Police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 2 (including one deputy)
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://x.com/LAPDPIO/status/1878208941970403336
• https://citizen.com/-OGLjQ9K3ItL0rq6vNvs
• https://radiokeokuk.com/arkansas-deputy-ki
Kevin Plubell
Age :61
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2025
Location : Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
City : Butte
County : Silver Bow
State : Montana
Agency : Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department (BSBLED)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Suicide in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An inmate at the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center in Butte, Montana, sustained serious injuries and later died in a suspected suicide. Authorities have not released the inmate's identity. The Montana Department of Justice is currently investigating the incident.
Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality
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Brian Rolstad
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2025, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a reported incident involving an individual in Los Angeles, California. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking and killing the individual. The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed. The incident is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: Fatalities: 1
SOURCE LINKS :
https://x.com/LAPDPIO/status/1878208941970403336
https://citizen.com/-OGLjQ9K3ItL0rq6vNvs
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/10/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Ontario
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed (Rookie Officer)
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander bicyclist killed by intoxicated rookie officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 10, 2025, a male bicyclist was struck and killed in Ontario, California, by a driver later identified as a rookie officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. The officer was reportedly driving under the influence at the time of the crash. The identity of the bicyclist has not been released. It is unknown whether the officer was arrested or charged. The Ontario Police Department is investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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Donell Duckett
Age :68
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/10/2025
Location : San Diego Central Jail
City : San Diego
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died after experiencing medical distress in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 10, 2025, Donell Duckett at the San Diego Central Jail experienced medical distress in his cell. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from alleged cardiovascular disease. He had been arrested for sale, transportation and possession of controlled substances. He had been unhoused.
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Turrell Dantae Clay
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/10/2025
Location : Phoenix
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Physical restraint
Event : Killed by police during physical altercation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 10, 2025, Phoenix Police Department officers responded to reports of a man, later identified as 33-year-old Turrell Dantae Clay, allegedly trespassing and acting erratically. When officers arrived, Clay reportedly resisted arrest, leading to a physical struggle. Officers used restraints to detain him, and Clay was transported to a local hospital shortly after. Hours later, Clay was pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause of death was linked to physical restraints used during the altercation. Body camera footage was released, showing Clay struggling with officers before his arrest. Details about the involved officers have not been disclosed, and the incident is under investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-dies-after-incident-involving-phoenix-police
https://www.yourvalley.net/phoenix-independent/stories/man-dies-in-hospital-after-phoenix-police-arrest,557994
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/24/body-cam-video-shows-suspect-struggle-with-phoenix-police-hours-before-death/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Costco Wholesale, 16616 Twin Lakes Avenue
City : Marysville
County : Snohomish
State : Washington
Agency : Marysville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, Marysville Police officers responded to reports of a domestic violence incident at the Costco Wholesale located at 16616 Twin Lakes Avenue. Officers encountered a male individual who reportedly presented a threat. During the encounter, officers opened fire, fatally wounding the individual. The exact details of the circumstances leading to the shooting have not yet been disclosed.
The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) is leading the investigation into the incident. The names of the individual and the officers involved have not yet been released.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
https://komonews.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-marysville-costco-police-department-mpd-law-enforcement-injuries-twin-lakes-avenue-gun-violence
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-outside-costco-marysville/SNI7KPN65ZBDVGM3DNNSJZNSDA/
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/car-fire-shooting-involving-marysville-police-officer-costco/281-121e8a55-d8d4-4c73-8c85-12bdf5fd8f88
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : 5300 block of Northwest 33rd Avenue
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 investigation of fire
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/09/2025, Fort Lauderdale Police officers responded to a report of a fire in the 5300 block of Northwest 33rd Avenue. Upon arrival, they encountered an individual actively throwing incendiary devices near a large fire. Officers engaged the man in a confrontation and shot and killed him. The fire was extinguished without damage to nearby structures. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wsvn.com/uncategorized/1-dead-following-police-involved-shooting-in-fort-lauderdale/
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/person-throwing-incendiary-devices-shot-by-officer-fort-lauderdale-police-say/