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Ella Winn

Age :70

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 02/22/2025

Location : U.S. Highway 84 near Cut-Off Road

City : Coushatta

County : Red River Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Asia Pikes

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 22, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., a two-vehicle crash occurred on U.S. Highway 84 near Cut-Off Road in Coushatta, Louisiana. The incident involved a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by Deputy Asia Pikes of the Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office, and a 2022 Nissan Rogue, driven by 70-year-old Ella Winn of Coushatta. Deputy Pikes was responding to a call with emergency lights and sirens activated, traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 84. Simultaneously, Winn was traveling eastbound and, for reasons still under investigation, made a left turn, resulting in a collision with the Tahoe. Winn, who was not wearing a seatbelt, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputy Pikes sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation by the Louisiana State Police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/news/unrestrained-driver-killed-deputy-injured-in-two-vehicle-red-river-parish-crash/

Sebastian Smoye Noisy

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/22/2025

Location : 20200 block of Pembroke Road

City : Pembroke Pines

County : Broward

State : Florida

Agency : Pembroke Pines Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police while trespassing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 22, 2025, at approximately 1:28 p.m., officers from the Pembroke Pines Police Department responded to a call regarding a trespassing individual in the 20200 block of Pembroke Road, an undeveloped marsh area known to be inhabited by wildlife. Upon arrival, officers observed 25-year-old Sebastian Smoye Noisy, a resident of Doral, Florida, walking shoeless through the marsh and exhibiting unusual behavior. Officers attempted to engage with Noisy, however, he became agitated and uncooperative. Officer deployed a chemical agent (pepper spray and a taser. Due to the inaccessible terrain, a police officer transported Noisy to a nearby ambulance, and he was then taken to a local hospital by Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue. Approximately three hours later, Noisy was pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation into the incident, as per standard protocol.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-dead-after-being-tased-by-officer-in-pembroke-pines-police/3550841/

https://fl-pembrokepines.civicplus.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/830

https://haitiantimes.com/2025/03/05/haitian-man-noisy-died-after-being-tased-by-florida-police/ 

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/21/2025

Location : Portage Street

City : Moran Township

County : Mackinac

State : Michigan

Agency : Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/21/2025, Michigan State Police troopers from the St. Ignace Post responded to a welfare check at a residence on Portage Street in Moran Township. When police arrived and made contact, the individual set the house on fire using an accelerant and then shot himself. The incident is being investigated by the Michigan State Police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/02/22/michigan-state-police-investigate-arson-suicide-st-ignace/
https://keweenawreport.com/2025/02/22/police-investigate-arson-suicide-in-the-eastern-u-p/
https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/msp-investigating-suspected-suicide-and-arson-in-moran-twp

Michael Boyd Powers

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/21/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Newton

County : Newton

State : Texas

Agency : Newton County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/21/2025, Newton County Sheriff's deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant on a man in Newton, Texas. The man ran and hid inside a pickup truck's toolbox. When officers located him, he emerged and aimed a firearm at deputies. Deputies opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kfdm.com/news/local/breaking-officer-involved-shooting-in-newton-county-no-deputies-hurt
https://www.fox4beaumont.com/news/breaking-officer-involved-shooting-in-newton-county-no-deputies-hurt

David C. West

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/21/2025

Location : 200 block of McKinley Avenue

City : Piqua

County : Miami

State : Ohio

Agency : Piqua Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/21/2025, Piqua Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance report at a residence in the 200 block of McKinley Avenue in Piqua, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 44-year-old white male inside the home. During the interaction, an officer shot and killed the man. West had been in mental health crisis and had a pepper ball gun only.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whio.com/news/local/large-police-presence-reported-piqua-neighborhood/MPZIDAGKFFBNNJ64ELJ3QDTQNE/
https://miamivalleytoday.com/suspect-dead-in-piqua-police-officer-involved-shooting-early-friday-evening/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/1-dead-officer-involved-shooting-231200076.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/21/2025

Location : 4300 block of Credit Union Drive

City : Anchorage

County : Anchorage

State : Alaska

Agency : Anchorage Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during hostage situation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/21/2025, at approximately 5:07 AM, Anchorage Police Department officers responded to a report of a barricaded individual in a hotel room on the 4300 block of Credit Union Drive in Anchorage, Alaska. The individual allegedly fired at officers during the standoff. SWAT team members eventually entered the room and fatally shot the man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2025/02/21/person-pronounced-dead-in-midtown-standoff-after-firing-at-officers-anchorage-police-say/
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/02/21/barricaded-person-triggers-swat-response-midtown-lot/
https://www.anchoragepolice.com/news/swat-response-4300-block-credit-union-dr

Antonio Chez Scippio

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/21/2025

Location : 6803 Merganser Drive

City : Orlando

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orange County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 21, 2025, deputies responded to reports of a suicidal man with a knife at 6803 Merganser Drive in Orlando, Florida. Upon arrival, they encountered 33-year-old Antonio Scippio, who allegedly advanced toward them with the knife, ignoring commands to drop it. Deputies opened fire, shooting him multiple times. Scippio was transported to a hospital, where he died days later. His mother, Gail Reed, stated that Scippio had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. She believes the situation was mishandled and advocates for crisis intervention teams to respond to mental health emergencies. The Sheriff's Office noted that their Behavioral Response Unit, comprising deputies and clinicians, does not respond directly when an individual is armed. The deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates the incident, as per standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/ill-never-heal-this-mother-33-year-old-killed-by-orange-county-deputies-speaks-out/GBRIEFTN5ZC6PFCTHEZIV7HSJM/
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/02/22/standoff-ends-with-orange-county-deputies-shooting-knife-wielding-man/
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/ill-never-heal-this-mother-33-year-old-killed-by-orange-county-deputies-speaks-out/GBRIEFTN5ZC6PFCTHEZIV7HSJM/

Xavier Nunez

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/20/2025

Location : Interstate 75 near mile marker 103

City : Cordele

County : Crisp

State : Georgia

Agency : Houston County Sheriff's Office; Crisp County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/20/2025, the Houston County Sheriff's Office escalated a high-speed chase involving a stolen Range Rover taken from LaGuardia Airport in New York. Police continued the chase on southbound Interstate 75 into Crisp County, and near mile marker 103, the Range Rover crashed into a tractor-trailer, killing the passenger. The Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/high-speed-chase-ends-with-three-dead-after-on-i-75-in-crisp-county-local-news-traffic-safety-georgia-state-patrol-police-chase-tractor-trailer

Jayson Johnson

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/20/2025

Location : Interstate 75 near mile marker 103

City : Cordele

County : Crisp

State : Georgia

Agency : Houston County Sheriff's Office; Crisp County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/20/2025, the Houston County Sheriff's Office escalated a high-speed chase involving a stolen Range Rover taken from LaGuardia Airport in New York. Police continued the chase on southbound Interstate 75 into Crisp County, and near mile marker 103, the Range Rover crashed into a tractor-trailer, killing the driver. The Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/high-speed-chase-ends-with-three-dead-after-on-i-75-in-crisp-county-local-news-traffic-safety-georgia-state-patrol-police-chase-tractor-trailer

Allan Dale Warner Jr.

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 02/20/2025

Location : Highway 97 near Dollar General

City : Madras

County : Jefferson

State : Oregon

Agency : Madras Police Department; Oregon State Police; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during street fight

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/20/2025, at approximately 5:27 PM, officers from the Madras Police Department, Oregon State Police, and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to multiple reports of a fight in progress on Highway 97 in the southern part of Madras, Oregon. Upon arrival, law enforcement encountered 26-year-old Allan Dale Warner Jr. Initial reports indicate that Warner was involved in a confrontation with officers, during which he was fatally shot. Eyewitness video suggests that Warner may have picked up an object resembling a non-lethal shotgun dropped by an officer during the encounter. However, it remains unclear whether Warner was armed at the time he was shot. The Central Oregon Major Incident Team, led by the Bend Police Department, is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktvz.com/news/madras/2025/02/20/jefferson-county-da-releases-name-initial-details-of-deadly-madras-officer-involved-shooting/
https://nbc16.com/news/local/man-dies-after-police-shooting-along-hwy-97-in-madras-oregon-jefferson-county-sheriffs-deputies-state-police-fight-suspect-shot-use-force
https://twitter.com/1032shotsfired/status/1893185162998935602

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/20/2025

Location : 20400 block of East 160th Avenue

City : Brighton

County : Adams

State : Colorado

Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office; Brighton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/20/2025, at approximately 8:00 AM, deputies from the Adams County Sheriff's Office and Brighton Police Department attempted to serve a search warrant at a residence in the 20400 block of East 160th Avenue in Brighton, Colorado. A woman inside the home refused to cooperate and claimed to have hostages. Negotiations took place, and other occupants were released. Around 11:30 AM, as SWAT officers moved to enter, she fired at them, injuring three deputies. Deputies opened fire, and as they pulled back, they heard a gunshot from inside. She was later found dead from a gunshot wound near a fire that had started on the property. The 17th Judicial Critical Response Team is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denverpost.com/2025/02/20/adams-county-brighton-shooting-sheriff-deputy-injury/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/brighton-shelter-in-place/73-88db1659-793d-4f8c-986a-5f5a750c9218
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-deputies-police-standoff-brighton-east-160th/

Rafael Lopez

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/19/2025

Location : 1303 S. Cannon Boulevard

City : Kannapolis

County : Cabarrus

State : North Carolina

Agency : Kannapolis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., 45-year-old Maria Julian-Pichardo and her 19-year-old daughter, Yamilaine Sosa-Julian, were fatally shot by Maria's husband, 51-year-old Rafael Lopez, in the parking lot of the Cabarrus County Department of Social Services located at 1303 S. Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, North Carolina. The incident stemmed from a domestic violence situation reported on February 1, 2025, at their residence in Harrisburg, where firearms were previously removed, and Lopez was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault on February 6. He was released on a $5,000 bail and served with a temporary protective order on February 14. Following the shooting, Lopez fled the scene, leading law enforcement on a pursuit into Rowan County. The chase concluded on Lower Palmer Road in Rockwell, where Lopez died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Kannapolis Police Department and the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/deadly-shooting-investigation-kannapolis-north-carolina/275-11104eb9-f37c-4374-ba67-507996306cec
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/2-shot-killed-outside-cabarrus-county-dss/3SLHSU6R7JBOJDFRV7OJQQZHPM/
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/crime/2025/02/19/kannapolis-police-investigate-murder-suicide

Dominic Gracia

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/19/2025

Location : South Phoenix

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Phoenix police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver did not stop. Officers escalated a chase through South Phoenix. When the vehicle finally stopped, the man exited and held a firearm. Officers opened fire, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVEs-s5H5no
https://www.kold.com/2025/02/19/suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-after-running-traffic-stop-south-phoenix/

Jayden Stephenson

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/19/2025

Location : 9200 block of Sawgrass Drive

City : Miami Township

County : Montgomery

State : Ohio

Agency : Miami Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/19/2025, at approximately 2:05 p.m., Miami Township Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 9200 block of Sawgrass Drive, near PipeStone Golf Club. Family members reported that 21-year-old Jayden Stephenson was threatening them with a knife. Upon arrival, officers found the family outside and Stephenson inside, still with the knife. Officers fired a Taser and a beanbag shotgun in an attempt to disarm him. Stephenson allegedly advanced toward the officers. An offi er shot and killed him. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the fatal shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/1-dead-another-injured-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-miami-twp/V7DCNIU6SJCMTOED3MUMU456VE/
https://www.whio.com/news/local/21-year-old-killed-police-involved-shooting-near-montgomery-county-golf-course-identified/IBKJTY6X2VDT5JHUP3SUWNEL2M/
https://www.wdtn.com/as-seen-on-2-news/miami-township-sawgrass-drive-shooting-feb-20/

Eric Snyder

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/19/2025

Location : 668 Oglethorpe Street

City : Macon

County : Bibb

State : Georgia

Agency : Bibb County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/19/2025, 60-year-old Eric Snyder collapsed inside his cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, located at 668 Oglethorpe Street in Macon, Georgia. He was pronounced dead that afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported the incident, and Coroner Leon Jones confirmed Snyder's death. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/macon/inmate-dead-at-bibb-county-law-enforcement-center/93-f07cf777-24cf-4707-b2a3-afe22e842ef8
https://www.41nbc.com/deputies-inmate-dies-collapsing-inside-bibb-county-jail/
https://wgxa.tv/news/local/bibb-county-coroner-confirms-inmate-death

Nathan Keesler

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Natoma Drive near Willow Pass Road

City : Concord

County : Contra Costa

State : California

Agency : Concord Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police while stabbing a family member

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025, just before 2:00 AM, Concord police officers responded to a residence on Natoma Drive near Willow Pass Road following a 911 call reporting a stabbing in progress. Upon arrival, officers found Nathan Keesler actively stabbing a family member. Officers opened fire, killing the assailant. The stabbing victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive. The incident is under investigation by the Concord Police Department and the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7news.com/post/officers-shoot-kill-man-stabbing-family-member-concord-police-say/15927311/

Jeffrey T. Lapping

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Sangamon County Jail

City : Springfield

County : Sangamon

State : Illinois

Agency : Sangamon County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025, at approximately 8:29 AM, a 55-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Sangamon County Jail. The man was pronounced dead in the cell. The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation. An autopsy is scheduled.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://newschannel20.com/news/local/inmate-found-dead-in-sangamon-county-jail-investigation-underway

Cora Cartrette

Age :48

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Highway 17

City : Leland

County : Brunswick

State : North Carolina

Agency : Brunswick County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Nathan Kye

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025, a fatal accident occurred on Highway 17 in Leland, North Carolina, involving a Brunswick County Sheriff's deputy. The crash resulted in the death of one individual. The North Carolina Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wwaytv3.com/partial-road-closure-from-accident-in-brunswick-county/

Surafel Zerihun

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : 3500 block of Georgia Avenue NW

City : Washington

County : Washington

State : District of Columbia

Agency : Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Names Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during "shots fired" call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 18, 2025, at approximately 6:10 p.m., 29-year-old Surafel Zerihun was fatally shot by officers from the Metropolitan Police Department in the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. The incident began when Zerihun allegedly crashed his vehicle into a police cruiser, then exited and, armed with a knife, attempted to seize the officer's service weapon. After being shot once, Zerihun reportedly entered another police vehicle, then attempted to carjack a woman's car at knifepoint. Officers opened fire on the man, resulting in his death. The Metropolitan Police Department's Internal Affairs Division is conducting the investigation, with an independent review by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/dc-police-officer-fires-gun-toward-shooting-suspects-northwest/65-beeeff46-565c-4ed3-8a86-38c38bea1667
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/one-dead-after-two-unrelated-police-involved-shootings-in-northwest-dc/3847756/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/witnesses-question-use-force-deadly-dc-police-shooting

Kupa’a Ke’a

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Native Pacific Islander

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Renown Regional Medical Center parking lot

City : Reno

County : Washoe

State : Nevada

Agency : Reno Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Reno Police officers located Reno Kupa’a Ke’a, 31, in the parking lot of Renown Regional Medical Center. Ke’a was wanted for multiple felony warrants, including robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. As officers attempted to arrest him, he produced a firearm. Officers shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/18/suspect-shot-by-reno-police-in-renowns-parking-lot-dies-from-injuries/79109572007/

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/18/suspect-shot-by-reno-police-in-renowns-parking-lot-dies-from-injuries/79109572007/

Emil Williams

Age :79

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : 111th Precinct Station House, 4506 215th Street

City : Bayside

County : Queens

State : New York

Agency : New York Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Emil Williams, 79, exited his vehicle and approached the 111th Precinct Station House in Bayside, Queens. He produced a firearm and pointed it at an officer. Four officers opened fire and killed him. A loaded Cobra .38 Special firearm was recovered at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.amny.com/new-york/queens/queens-police-shooting-senior-man-02182025/
https://nypost.com/2025/02/18/us-news/gun-wielding-man-79-shot-dead-by-cops-outside-nyc-police-precinct/
https://nypost.com/2025/02/19/us-news/long-island-man-killed-by-cops-after-pointing-gun-at-officer-is-identified-as-emil-williams-stunned-wife-told-the-post-shes-not-holding-up/
https://www.amny.com/new-york/queens/queens-police-shooting-senior-man-02182025/

Shawn E. Threatt

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : 100 Main Street

City : Harlem

County : Richmond

State : Georgia

Agency : Richmond County Sheriff's Office; Harlem Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Jason Collins; Officer Mark Johnson

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025, in Harlem, Georgia, Officers Jason Collins and Mark Johnson of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Harlem PD shot and killed a man during a police chase initiated for warrants.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrdw.com/2025/02/18/what-we-know-about-wanted-man-who-died-police-chase/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/wanted-man-dies-police-chase-harlem-ga-213224843.html
https://www.wsav.com/wanted-man-dies-police-chase-harlem-ga-2025/

Michael J. Smith

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Aberdeen

County : Grays Harbor

State : Washington

Agency : Aberdeen Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025 in Aberdeen, Washington, Michael J. Smith died from a self‐inflicted gunshot during a confrontation with law enforcement. According to multiple reports, amid a volatile incident in which he injured his son and died from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://komonews.com/news/local/shooting-in-aberdeen-injures-two-people-suspect-dies-from-self-inflicted-gunshot
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/aberdeen-shooting-suicide-under-police-duress/
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article/suicide-under-police-duress-in-aberdeen/

Robert W. Johnson

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Richland County Jail, 73 E. Second Street

City : Mansfield

County : Richland

State : Ohio

Agency : Richland County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 18, 2025, Robert W. Johnson, 59, of Savannah, Ohio, experienced respiratory distress while in his cell at the Richland County Jail. Corrections officers found him gasping for air and unable to use his inhaler effectively. Medical staff and officers initiated emergency procedures, including CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), until paramedics arrived. Johnson was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, where he was pronounced dead later that evening. A preliminary examination revealed a 75% blockage in one of his arteries. Additionally, substances suspected to be contraband were found in his cell. The Richland County Coroner's Office has sent samples for toxicology testing, and the official cause of death is pending the results.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/03/21/medical-emergencies-at-jail-send-2-inmates-to-hospital-both-died/82540284007/

Cora Elizabeth Cartrette

Age :45

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Intersection of U.S. 17 and Brunswick Forest Parkway

City : Leland

County : Brunswick

State : North Carolina

Agency : Brunswick County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed in police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 27, 2025, a woman was killed in a vehicle crash involving a Brunswick County Sheriff's Office deputy at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Brunswick Forest Parkway in Leland, North Carolina.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newsargus.com/brunswick_beacon/news/leland-woman-killed-his-vehicle-crash-involving-bcso-deputy/article_4ad442cf-01ef-5535-8f1d-bedf0ef07a8f.html

Kimberly Phillips

Age :56

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Tarrant County Jail

City : Fort Worth

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Tarrant County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025, Kimberly Phillips, a 56-year-old Black woman, died while in custody at the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas. She had been arrested on 01/24/2025 by Grand Prairie police on outstanding felony warrants and was transferred to the jail the following day. Phillips was placed in medical housing under 24-hour observation and care. According to her family's attorney, Phillips, a known vegetarian, was allegedly not provided appropriate food for several days, leading to severe health deterioration. She was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital on 02/15/2025 and died three days later. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner ruled her death as resulting from complications of dehydration and malnutrition. Her family has filed a lawsuit seeking access to her medical records, alleging neglect and systemic failure within the jail system.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.keranews.org/criminal-justice/2025-05-20/tarrant-county-jail-death-kimberly-phillips-lawsuit
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article306778391.html

Marcus Leonard Smith

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Summit Lake area

City : Akron

County : Summit

State : Ohio

Agency : Akron Police Department (APD)

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during theft investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 2/17/2025, a man was shot and killed in a shootout with Akron Police Department during a theft investigation. The Akron Police Department is handling the internal investigation unless another agency is called in. The individual has been confirmed dead following the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://signalakron.org/akron-police-involved-in-summit-lake-area-shooting/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/suspect-hospitalized-exchanging-gunfire-akron-165045094.html
https://www.akronohio.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/citizens_police_oversight_board.php

Earl Scofield

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Oneida County Correctional Facility

City : Utica

County : Oneida

State : New York

Agency : Oneida County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, at approximately 3:00 AM, correctional officers at the Oneida County Correctional Facility discovered Earl Scofield, 51, unresponsive in his cell. Scofield was transported to Wynn Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is investigating. An autopsy will be conducted by the county medical examiner's office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cnycentral.com/news/local/inmate-dies-oneida-county-correctional-facility-identified-unresponsive-eric-scofield-medical-utica-onondaga-medical-examiner-investigation

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Near San Jacinto

City : San Jacinto

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after throwing rocks at cars

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of a man throwing rocks at oncoming cars near San Jacinto. The man continued to approach. Officers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://apnews.com/article/california-police-officer-shooting-c5d2e0dfd2dc0c458f99d106358e25fb

Gordon Carmichael

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Columbia

City : Unknown

County : Columbia

State : Georgia

Agency : Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, at approximately 4:30 AM, Columbia County Sheriff's deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 15-year-old Gordon Carmichael, who did not stop. Officers escalated a chase until he lost control of the vehicle, crashed, and died. He was pronounced dead at the crash site. The incident is under internal self-investigation by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/15-year-old-greenbrier-student-killed-in-early-morning-crash

Daniel Long

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Near State Route 104 and U.S. Route 35

City : Chillicothe

County : Ross

State : Ohio

Agency : Ross County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed Cause

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during burglary call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, shortly before 5:00 PM, the Ross County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported burglary on Pleasant Valley Road near Chillicothe. Deputies encountered a man near State Route 104 and U.S. Route 35. He allegedly had a firearm. Officers opened fire and killed him. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sciotopost.com/breaking-shots-fired-in-ross-county-law-enforcement-responds-to-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : 7000 block of 128th Street East

City : Puyallup

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Pierce County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 10:48 p.m., a Pierce County deputy observed a Tesla traveling eastbound on 128th Street East in Puyallup at speeds exceeding 100 mph. The deputy initiated a pursuit without activating lights and sirens but soon lost sight of the vehicle. Shortly thereafter, the deputy discovered the Tesla had veered off the road, crashed through a fence, struck three large trees, and caught fire in the backyard of a residence in the 7000 block of 128th Street East. The deputy attempted to rescue the 45-year-old male driver by breaking the driver's side window but was forced to retreat due to the intensifying flames. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No other individuals were injured, and the fire was contained to the vehicle.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-fence-going-over-100-mph-pierce-county/281-6be0ad1f-8e8f-4204-8b20-854f6b310c67
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/driver-dead-after-tesla-crashes-through-fence-hitting-trees-catching-fire-pierce-county/2FXMF7DRJBDULPVW4PNOKL5ZOA/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgyJSVMdUis

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Esperanza Street

City : Alice

County : Jim Wells

State : Texas

Agency : Alice Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Alice Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls from the Esperanza Street area. Upon arrival, officers attempted to communicate with a male resident. The man opened his curtains and pointed a 30-30 rifle at the officers. An officer opened fire, striking the man who later died at Alice Christus Spohn Hospital. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/jim-wells-county/alice/texas-rangers-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-alice
https://www.alicetx.com/2025/02/18/officer-involved-shooting-under-an-investigation-process/

Jennifer Nicole McFay

Age :41

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : 700 10th Street

City : Columbus

County : Muscogee

State : Georgia

Agency : Muscogee County Sheriff's Office; Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, 41-year-old Jennifer Nicole McFay was found unresponsive in her single-occupancy cell at the Muscogee County Jail, located at 700 10th Street, Columbus, Georgia. She was pronounced dead at 7:25 a.m. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has initiated an investigation into her death. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan reported no immediate signs of foul play.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article300738039.html
https://www.wtvm.com/2025/02/20/investigation-underway-after-woman-found-dead-county-jail/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/coroner-confirms-death-muscogee-co-154405710.html

John Spencer

Age :67

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Surf Apartments

City : Crescent City

County : Del Norte

State : California

Agency : Crescent City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 17, 2025, a male resident of the Surf Apartments in Crescent City, California, was fatally shot by a law enforcement officer during an armed disturbance. The specific agency involved has not been disclosed. The California Highway Patrol's team from the Sacramento area has been requested to conduct an independent investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/cph-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-crescent-city
https://kymkemp.com/2025/02/17/officer-involved-shooting-in-crescent-city-leaves-one-dead/

Justin M. Barbour

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : 545 Radford Lane (Harris Teeter parking lot)

City : Crozet

County : Albemarle

State : Virginia

Agency : Albemarle County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during mass shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 1:35 PM, Justin M. Barbour, 28, of Crozet, Virginia, opened fire in the parking lot of the Harris Teeter grocery store located at 545 Radford Lane. Barbour first shot 43-year-old Peter L. Martin, who was exiting the store, and then 68-year-old Diane G. Spangler, who was seated in her car. Martin was pronounced dead at the scene, while Spangler was transported to UVA Medical Center in critical condition and later succumbed to her injuries. An off-duty federal law enforcement officer, who was exiting the store, engaged Barbour with their personal weapon, fatally shooting him at the scene. The officer was uninjured. Investigators determined that Barbour had no prior affiliation with either victim or the location. He fired 28 rounds within 20 seconds. Barbour had no criminal history but had prior non-violent contacts with law enforcement, including mental health-related interactions in December 2024 and January 2025.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wric.com/news/crime/grocery-store-shooting-in-crozet-2-dead-and-1-injured/

Michael Aper

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/16/2025

Location : Senator Highway

City : Prescott

County : Yavapai

State : Arizona

Agency : Yavapai County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shots fired call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/16/2025, just after 2:00 PM, Yavapai County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of shots fired on Senator Highway southwest of Prescott. Police shot and killed a man. No details are available so far.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-shot-killed-deputies-near-prescott

James Anthony Williams

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/16/2025

Location : 400 block of North 3rd Avenue

City : Barstow

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Barstow Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Barstow Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex. A neighboring resident reported bullets penetrating their apartment. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect’s door open and entered for a safety check. They encountered the suspect in a bedroom holding a handgun. Officers issued multiple commands for him to drop the weapon, but he did not comply. A Taser was deployed, causing him to drop the weapon. He was taken into custody and showed no visible injuries but became unresponsive shortly after. He was transported to a local hospital, where he went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at 1:40 p.m.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/18/shooting-suspect-dies-after-police-subdue-him-with-taser-in-barstow/79101926007/

Jaylon Robinson

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/16/2025

Location : Lakeland Drive and Treetops Boulevard

City : Flowood

County : Rankin

State : Mississippi

Agency : Flowood Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 16, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police responded to an incident near Applebee’s on Lakeland Drive in Flowood, Mississippi. Upon arrival, police encountered a man. During the encounter, the officer was shot, and police opened fire, killing the man.
Authorities have not disclosed what led up to the gunfire, why the officer approached the man, or if the man was armed. The officer’s current condition has not been detailed. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlbt.com/2025/02/16/officer-shot-suspect-killed-near-applebees-lakeland-drive/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/15/2025

Location : Near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Alabama 70

City : Calera

County : Shelby

State : Alabama

Agency : Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed in crash during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 15, 2025, a male driver was killed in a fiery crash following a police pursuit in Calera, Alabama. The incident began when Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) troopers attempted to stop the driver for a traffic violation near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Alabama 70. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a chase during which, the driver lost control of the vehicle, struck a utility pole, and the car caught fire. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/man-fleeing-police-strikes-utility-pole-killed-in-fiery-crash-alabama-troopers-say.html