Death by Cop 2021-2025
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John Geisler
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/17/2021
Location : 100 block Spring Water Court
City : Moon Township
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Moon Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 17, 2021, Moon Township police responded to a domestic disturbance involving John Geisler, 37, and his mother. Geisler threatened to shoot his mother and any officers who arrived. After fleeing the scene, he was located in his vehiclewith a gun and rammed a police car before fleeing again. A SWAT team surrounded his residence, and after several hours during which flash bang grenades were fired inside, Geisler was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/moon/swat-situation-ends-peacefully-moon
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/swat-situation-in-moon-township/
Daniel Ray
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/17/2021
Location : 3000 block Frazier
City : Covington
County : Kenton
State : Kentucky
Agency : Covington Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Shot and killed by police under unknown circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 17, 2021, Daniel Ray, a 35-year-old male, was shot and killed by officers during an arrest attempt by officers of the Covington Police Department in the 3000 block of Frazier in Covington, Kentucky, for reasons they have not publicly explained.
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TOTAL FATALITIES:1 (Daniel Ray)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wlwt.com/article/daniel-ray-covington-police-shooting/37051718
https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article252019243.html
https://www.nkytribune.com/2021/06/covington-man-identified-in-officer-involved-shooting/
Jermaine Sonnier
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/16/2021
Location : 6200 block Westward Street
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Overdose
Event : Died after swallowing drugs during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Westward Street around 7 p.m. during a narcotics investigation when Jermaine Sonnier fled on foot. During the foot chase, officers tasered Sonnier but continued to struggle with him before successfully restraining him. Once inside a police cruiser, Sonnier told officers that he had swallowed drugs. He was transported to a hospital by ambulance, where he died while en route.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc13.com/drug-suspect-dead-tased-dies-hpd-custody-death-man-in/10800989/
Baby Boy Maynard
Age :3
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/16/2021
Location : 700 block Nellie Gray Place
City : Whitsett
County : Guilford
State : North Carolina
Agency : Elon Police Department
Officer(s) : Orlando Maynard
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Accidental firearm discharge involving a child
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 16, 2021, at approximately 7:35 a.m., deputies from the Guilford County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Nellie Gray Place in Whitsett, North Carolina, following reports of a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. The child, the 3-year-old son of Elon Police Officer Orlando Maynard, accessed an unsecured firearm within the home. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Officer Maynard, who was not present at the time of the incident, was charged with failure to store a firearm to protect a minor, a misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 18 months probation, during which he is prohibited from possessing firearms. The Elon Police Department announced that Officer Maynard’s status as a sworn officer is under review by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
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In the interim, he has been reassigned to a civilian role within the Town of Elon.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:1 Fatality (3-year-old child)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/elon-police-officer-pleads-guilty-in-accidental-shooting-that-killed-3-year-old-son/83-a32ac160-03a4-4abb-a84a-1e85241a4960
• https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/elon-officer-who-pleaded-guilty-after-toddlers-accidental-shooting-to-remain-employed/
: https://www.wxii12.com/article/elon-police-officer-charged-after-sons-accidental-shooting-death/36945772
https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2021/07/town-elon-police-officer-charged-accidental-death
https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2022/07/police-toddler-job-fatal-elon
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/elon-police-officer-pleads-guilty-to-failing-to-secure-gun-in-death-of-his-3-year-old-child/
https://alamancenews.com/police-officer-faces-misdemeanor-in-accidental-gun-death-of-his-son/
• https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/elon-officer-charged-with-failure-to-secure-gun-after-3-year-old-dies-by-gunshot-wound/
•https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/elon-officer-charged-misdemeanor-fail-to-secure-gun-after-accidental-shooting-death-of-son/83-5c052829-77c6-432b-835e-104e2b11d3ad
: https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/elon-officer-placed-on-administrative-leave-after-3-year-old-killed-in-extremely-tragic-shooting/
Billy Jack Barker
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/16/2021
Location : 100 block Sunset Lane
City : Bessemer City
County : Gaston
State : North Carolina
Agency : Bessemer City Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Not Disclosed
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 16, 2021, Bessemer City Police Department officers attempted to serve arrest warrants on two individuals at a residence on the 100 block of Sunset Lane. While at the scene, officers identified Billy Jack Barker as another individual wanted on outstanding warrants. When officers attempted to take Barker into custody, he fled on foot.Officers pursued Barker for a short distance, repeatedly ordering him to stop and show his hands. During the chase, Barker reached toward his waistband multiple times. Bessemer City Police Officers D.F. James and C.L. Jarvis opened fire, killing Barker.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://bessemercity.com/bessemer-city-police-department-updated-press-release/
• https://wlos.com/news/local/marion-man-charged-with-multiple-sex-offenses-billy-jack-barker
• https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/sbi-scene-officer-involved-shooting-bessemer-city/3P3PXI466VBRHJ66QBRDDRDMEY/
• https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2021/06/16/north-carolina-police-officer-shoots--kills-man-after-chase
• https://www.wbtw.com/news/north-carolina-man-fatally-shot-by-police-was-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-january/
Michael D. Mason
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/16/2021
Location : Eastland Parkway and Gayle Drive
City : Lexington
County : Lexington-Fayette
State : Kentucky
Agency : Lexington Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 16, 2021, Michael D. Mason, a 46-year-old white man, was chased by Lexington Police Department officers for undisclosed reasons. He crashed at the intersection of Eastland Parkway and Gayle Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, and died as a result.
TOTAL FATALITIES:1 (Michael D. Mason)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lex18.com/news/crash-involving-police-pursuit-leaves-one-dead
https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article251991342.html
https://www.lexingtonpoliceky.gov/news/police-chase-ends-fatal-crash
Tony Robert Hall Jr.
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/16/2021
Location : 391 Comfort Drive
City : Harrison
County : Hamilton
State : Ohio
Agency : Harrison Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 16, 2021, in Harrison, Ohio, police responded to a report of a disturbance at a hotel involving a man and a woman. The incident escalated into a lengthy standoff. Tony Robert Hall Jr., a 42-year-old man, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head inside the hotel during the standoff.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://local12.com/news/local/swat-responds-after-man-barricades-himself-inside-harrison-hotel
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/tony-hall-jr-obituary?pid=199124787
Nathaniel "Nate" Damien Raabe
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/15/2021
Location : 1800 block West Stinson Road
City : Westmoreland
County : Macon
State : Tennessee
Agency : Macon County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Sgt. Petty, other deputies
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Nathaniel "Nate" Damien Raabe, a 48-year-old male, was shot and killed by deputies from the Macon County Sheriff's Office on June 15, 2021, in Westmoreland, Tennessee. Deputies responded to a report of a man with a gun acting irrationally and frightening residents. Upon arrival, they encountered Raabe with a rifle. He reportedly fired at deputies. They opened fire. Raabe then retreated inside the home. When additional deputies arrived, Raabe exited the home, initially put the rifle to his head, and then fired on deputies again, striking Sgt. Petty twice. Deputies opened fire, killing Raabe.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/macon-co-deputy-injured-in-shooting-at-westmoreland-home
Jimmy Nguyen
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 06/15/2021
Location : Route 248 near Jandy Boulevard
City : Nazareth
County : Northampton
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/15/2021, Pennsylvania State Police attempted to stop Jimmy Nguyen near Route 248 and Jandy Boulevard in Nazareth. Nguyen did not stop and continued driving. Pennsylvania State Police escalated a chase that lasted until he struck a vehicle exiting Wegmans Drive and continued at high speeds through several municipalities. Near the intersection of Route 248 and Jandy Boulevard, Nguyen lost control, traveled into the opposite lane, clipped a Toyota RAV4, collided with a Mercedes SUV, and then crashed into a concrete barrier. He died in the crash. A bystander driver in the Mercedes was moderately injured. The officers involved were cleared of any wrongdoing.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 1 injury
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Last Update: 01/15/2025
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/police-pursuit-ends-with-man-killed-after-crashing-into-concrete-barrier-in-northampton-county-officials-say/
https://sauconsource.com/2021/06/15/pursuit-that-began-rt-248-ends-with-drivers-death-police/
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/driver-dies-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-and-crashing-in-northampton-county-police-say/2849200/
Jason Scott D'Ambrogio
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/15/2021
Location : 800 block Hickory Street
City : Honey Grove
County : Fannin
State : Texas
Agency : Honey Grove Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Around 11 p.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance and encountered Jason Scott D'Ambrogio armed with a rifle. D'Ambrogio allegedly fired at officers, striking one Honey Grove Police officer in the leg. He barricaded himself in the home overnight. The following day, officers found D'Ambrogio dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kltv.com/2021/06/16/officer-shot-honey-grove-standoff/
Solomon Jamison
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/15/2021
Location : 1015 E Northside Drive
City : Jackson
County : Hinds
State : Mississippi
Agency : Jackson Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged gas station robbery
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 15, 2021, Solomon Jamison attempted to rob a gas station on E Northside Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, firing shots within the premises. Upon the arrival of Jackson Police Department officers, Jamison allegedly fired a shot at them. Police shot and killed him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjtv.com/news/heavy-police-presence-at-gas-station-on-northside-drive/
https://www.wapt.com/article/jpd-on-scene-of-north-jackson-shooting/36732761
https://www.facebook.com/MaraAScottPR/posts/2913890398833988/
https://kingfish1935.blogspot.com/2021/06/jpd-officer-screws-up.html
Adam Michael Green
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/14/2021
Location : 3100 block West Division Street
City : Hermitage
County : Davidson
State : Tennessee
Agency : Mt. Juliet Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Died after being tasered and restrained by police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Adam Michael Green, a 40-year-old White male, died on June 14, 2021, in Hermitage, Tennessee, following an encounter with Mt. Juliet Police Department officers. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting an "unruly guest" at a home. A woman claimed an unknown man had entered her home, was sweating profusely, destroying property, and not speaking clearly. Officers believed Green exhibited signs of a substance overdose or impairment. When Green became combative, officers tasered him, restrained him, and handcuffed him. Shortly after, officers noticed Green had become unresponsive and determined he was deceased.
SOURCE LINKS :
Anthony Hannon
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/14/2021
Location : 40 A Lyford Hill Road
City : Pittsfield
County : Merrimack
State : New Hampshire
Agency : Pittsfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/14/2021, Pittsfield Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 40 A Lyford Hill Road. Upon arrival, they encountered Anthony Hannon, an armed man who refused to leave the residence or submit to arrest. A standoff ensued, lasting for approximately 10 hours. During the standoff, gunfire was exchanged between Hannon and the officers. Hannon was shot and killed by police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.concordmonitor.com/Shooting-in-Pittsfield-involving-police-41049230
• https://www.wmur.com/article/man-shot-killed-pittsfield-police-june-2021/36967514
• https://www.unionleader.com/news/safety/police-fatally-shoot-armed-man-in-pittsfield-after-10-hour-standoff/article_4be902d2-0a7a-5b8c-bd4f-d1b9b7eaf110.html
Kevin Richard Giesel
Age :64
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/14/2021
Location : 5700 block South Park Boulevard
City : Parma
County : Cuyahoga
State : Ohio
Agency : Parma Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 14, 2021, officers from the Parma Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 64-year-old Kevin Richard Giesel. Giesel allegedly fled the traffic stop and locked himself inside his home on the 5700 block of South Park Boulevard in Parma, Ohio. Police escalated a standoff at the residence.
During the standoff, Giesel exited the home, and police engaged him in a shootout. He was shot and killed. Police did not confirm whose bullet caused his death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/SpecialPages/Main-Report/Kevin-Giesel/Prosecutor-Summary
Eric Eugene Cole Jr.
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/13/2021
Location : 1400 block South Center Boulevard
City : Springfield
County : Clark
State : Ohio
Agency : Springfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Amanda Rosales
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police vehicle during response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 13, 2021, Springfield Police responded to the 1400 block of South Center Boulevard in Springfield, Ohio, following reports of a shooting. Eric Eugene Cole Jr., a 42-year-old male, had been shot during an apparent dispute.
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As Officer Amanda Rosales arrived at the scene, her police cruiser struck Cole, killing him. The circumstances of the collision remain under investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://dayton247now.com/news/local/man-dies-after-being-shot-run-over-by-responding-springfield-police-cruiser
https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/final-autopsy-man-run-over-by-springfield-cruiser-died-from-blunt-force-trauma-to-torso-ruled-an-accident/FDYIWCWN7RHZPHALC6R3GPIPMA/
https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/eric-coles-family-sues-springfield-police-for-his-death-seeks-federal-review-of-case/ZXWMQM2HORAQ5PIYF6HXXRQ2RA/
Christopher M. Van Kleeck
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/12/2021
Location : Schutt Road and Avenue A
City : Middletown
County : Orange
State : New York
Agency : Wallkill Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 12, 2021, at around 3:30 p.m., Wallkill Police responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance at a home on Schutt Road in Middletown, New York. Upon arriving, a confrontation occurred between police and Christopher M. Van Kleeck, 31. During the encounter, one of the officers shot and killed Van Kleeck.
The specific details were withheld by the police.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/12/nyregion/ny-police-shooting-middletown.html
• https://www.recordonline.com/news/local-news/officials-respond-to-fatal-shooting-in-middletown
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ny-police-shooting-middletown/2021/06/13/
Chris Moore
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 06/12/2021
Location : 4600 block Dorsey Evergreen Road
City : Dorsey
County : Itawamba
State : Mississippi
Agency : Itawamba County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 12, 2021, at around 11:30 a.m., deputies from the Itawamba County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Dorsey Evergreen Road where Chris Moore allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy before retreating inside. Moore had reportedly been dropped off at the residence and then allegedly shot and killed Gage Ison. With approximately eight people inside, including children, a standoff ensued. One child escaped and sought help. The sheriff's office managed to evacuate the others through a window while Moore remained inside. Police fired CS gas canisters and continued to mount pressure. Police eventually breached entry and found Moore dead from an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 2
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
William Michael Kradlak Jr.
Age :70
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/11/2021
Location : 7720 Pennsylvania Route 44
City : Watsontown
County : Northumberland
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence. William Michael Kradlak Jr. exited the home. Officers escalated a standoff. Kradlak fired a handgun toward officers. Police opened fire and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 06/11/2021
Location : 7000 Fuller Road
City : Baltimore
County : Anne Arundel
State : Maryland
Agency : Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/11/2021, Maryland Transportation Authority Police responded to a call involving a man with a "Be On The Lookout" alert from Howard County Police, related to a domestic incident. The man was located in a vehicle in a parking garage on Fuller Rad in Baltimore. Officers established a perimeter around the vehicle shortly before 11 a.m. Negotiators were called to the scene in an attempt to resolve the situation peacefully. At approximately 6: 40 p.m., officers heard gunfire from inside the car. Upon approaching the vehicle, they found the man deceased, having apparently committed suicide under police duress.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Thomas Razzi
Age :66
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 06/10/2021
Location : 4045 Cardin Place
City : Eagleville
County : Montgomery
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Lower Providence Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff and fires
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Thomas Razzi was involved in an armed police standoff that escalated into multiple house fires. Razzi was found dead in the rubble of his home. He remained inside his property during the chaotic incident, which destroyed two other townhomes and damaged three more. The confrontation began around noon after police responded to a 911 call reporting that a township code enforcement officer was being chased by a man with a gun. The officer had been at the property for a follow-up inspection due to known hoarding conditions.
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Calvin Elmore
Age :53
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 06/10/2021
Location : 9300 block Charger Way
City : Fulshear
County : Fort Bend
State : Texas
Agency : Fulshear Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Fulshear police officer pulled over a vehicle around 10:40 a.m. for running a stop sign. A check of the driver’s license revealed an outstanding felony drug warrant out of Virginia. The officer informed Calvin Elmore that he was under arrest. Elmore allegedly shoved the officer, ran back to his car, and attempted to drive away. The officer reportedly tried to pull him out of the vehicle and then shot and killed Elmore. The vehicle continued for approximately 800 yards before crashing into a tree in a field.
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SOURCE LINKS :
John Anthony Little
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/10/2021
Location : 200 block Strangi Avenue
City : Biloxi
County : Harrison
State : Mississippi
Agency : Biloxi Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 10, 2021, around 5 p.m., John Anthony Little locked himself inside a home after allegedly shooting someone and kidnapping a woman. He was later seen by officers on Division Street with a pistol to his head. Little proceeded to his mother's nearby house and reportedly fired at the officers. After employing various unknown tactics, police forced entry into the home through a window at approximately 3:30 p.m. and discovered Little dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2021/06/11/after-more-than-20-hour-standoff-with-police-suspect-found-dead-in-mississippi-home/
https://www.picayuneitem.com/2021/06/biloxi-pd-works-incident-where-suspect-barricades-self-in-mothers-house-shoots-at-officers/
https://www.wxxv25.com/biloxi-police-confirm-shooting-suspect-found-dead-inside-home-after-24-hour-standoff/
https://www.wxxv25.com/police-in-standoff-with-shooting-suspect-in-biloxi-home/
https://www.wlox.com/2021/06/10/biloxi-police-confirm-shooting-suspect-found-dead-inside-home-after-hour-standoff/
Michael Lee Ross Jr.
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/09/2021
Location : 6000 block Wichita Street
City : Forest Hill
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Forest Hill Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the parking lot of a QuikTrip at about 5:12 a.m. The man reportedly stabbed a woman, who later died, and fled to a nearby creek. Officers administered first aid to the victim, but she was pronounced dead. The officers found the man in the creek, still armed with a knife, and ordered him to drop the weapon. The suspect did not comply and attempted to harm himself with the knife. Officers used multiple bean bag rounds, and when the man turned toward the officer while holding the knife, they shot and killed him.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/police-officer-opens-fire-at-forest-hill-gas-station-pd/2652897/
Zandra Baez
Age :66
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/09/2021
Location : Mt. Ephraim Avenue and Woodlyne Avenue
City : Woodlynne
County : Camden
State : New Jersey
Agency : Camden County Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Kevin Randolph Gilbert Jr.
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Fatal pedestrian collision involving on-duty officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/09/2021, at approximately 11 p.m., Officer Kevin Randolph Gilbert Jr. of the Camden County Police Department struck and killed Zandra Baez, 66, while driving a marked patrol vehicle. Baez was crossing Mt. Ephraim Avenue at Woodlyne Avenue when the collision occurred. Officer Gilbert, who was on-duty and in uniform, immediately stopped and called for assistance. He was not responding to any active call for service at the time of the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.nj.com/camden/2021/06/woman-struck-and-killed-by-camden-county-police-car.html
• https://www.phillyvoice.com/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-camden-county-police-vehicle/
• https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2021/06/10/pedestrian-struck-and-killed-by-camden-police-vehicle/7647895002/
Ashley Marie Forward
Age :19
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 06/09/2021
Location : MA-107 and Ballard Street
City :
County : Essex
State : Massachusetts
Agency : Saugus Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/09/2021, around 11 a.m., Saugus Police Department officers responded to a 7-Eleven for a report of an unarmed robbery, leading to the pursuit of William Leger. During the pursuit, Leger was allegedly driving the wrong way on Route 107 in Saugus when he collided with Ashley Marie Forward's vehicle, resulting in her death.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/william-leger-robbery-saugus-route-107-fatal-crash-ashley-forward/
https://www.mass.gov/news/somerville-man-indicted-for-murder-in-wrong-way-crash
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/09/13/mother-of-teen-killed-in-2021-saugus-crash-that-involved-police-chase-sues-town-officers/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/shocking-disregard-mom-teen-girl-killed-wrong-way-head-on-crash-suing-north-shore-town/WAA2ZA73S5F53IIGDYPNCXUKNE/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/19-year-old-killed-head-on-crash-after-robbery-suspect-leads-police-chase/HTASUWIZEFARXHJBMTON4MTNDU/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2021/09/16/man-indicted-for-wrong-way-saugus-crash-that-killed-19-year-old-nursing-student/
https://www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/108802
https://www.wcvb.com/article/june-2021-deadly-saugus-crash-indictment/37613441
https://sauguspd.com/saugus-police-arrest-suspect-following-alleged-robbery-and-fatal-head-on-crash/
https://itemlive.com/2021/06/09/one-fatality-in-head-on-crash-on-route-107-in-saugus/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonherald/name/ashley-forward-obituary?id=14772113
https://www.wcvb.com/article/man-arraigned-in-violent-wrong-way-crash-that-killed-woman-19/36688675
https://fallriverreporter.com/teenager-killed-another-injured-in-crash-after-alleged-store-robber-fled-scene-from-police/
https://patch.com/massachusetts/melrose/serious-head-crash-halting-traffic-saugus
Kevin Christopher Caldwell
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/08/2021
Location : 3300 block Macon Road
City : Columbus
County : Columbus-Muscogee
State : Georgia
Agency : Troup County Sheriff's Office, Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 8, 2021, a vehicle pursuit involving the Troup County Sheriff’s Office began and continued until it ended near the I-185 south ramp on Macon Road in Columbus, Georgia. Officers from the Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, and Georgia State Patrol joined the pursuit.
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The chase concluded when Kevin Christopher Caldwell, a 33-year-old male, was shot and killed by police. Authorities have withheld most details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2021-06-09/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-columbus
https://www.wsav.com/crime-safety/gbi-multi-county-chase-ends-in-fatal-shooting-by-trooper/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gbi-trooper-kills-suspect-in-multi-county-chase-shootout
William McWhirt
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/07/2021
Location : East 220 Road and South 500 Road
City : Afton
County : Ottawa
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Collinsville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : killed by crash with police officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 7, 2021, around 11:45 a.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred near the intersection of East 220 Road and South 500 Road, northwest of Afton, Oklahoma. The crash involved a 2016 Ford Explorer driven by 48-year-old Douglas "Chad" Goodner, an off-duty reserve officer with the Collinsville Police Department, and a large farming vehicle. Goodner and his passenger, 59-year-old William McWhirt, were both pronounced dead at the scene due to massive injuries. Another passenger in the Explorer sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. The driver of the farming vehicle was not injured.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://ktul.com/news/local/2-dead-after-crash-in-ottawa-county
Antonio Diaz
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/07/2021
Location : 1000 W. Louis Henna Blvd
City : Round Rock
County : Williamson
State : Texas
Agency : Round Rock Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers responded to multiple 911 calls around 9:45 a.m. from the Home2 Suites by Hilton, where a man, Antonio Diaz, was reportedly pointing a handgun at people in the lobby and asking, "Do you want to die?" Police arrived at the hotel five minutes later and confronted Diaz, who was still armed in the lobby. At least one officer shot and killed Diaz.
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SOURCE LINKS :
Lee Waskiewicz
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/07/2021
Location : 10 block First Street
City : Bayonne
County : Hudson
State : New Jersey
Agency : Bayonne Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during response to domestic incident
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/07/2021, Bayonne Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting an alleged domestic incident at a home on the 10 block of First Street at approximately 6:30 a.m. After police arrived, "one or more officers" shot and killed Lee Waskiewicz, 47. Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.nj.com/hudson/2021/06/bayonne-police-shooting-results-in-one-dead.html
• https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/hudson/news/bayonne-police-involved-in-fatal-shooting-following-domestic-call/810045/
• https://www.tapinto.net/towns/bayonne/sections/police-and-fire/articles/man-killed-in-bayonne-police-shooting-idd
Jeremiah Lee Wright
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/07/2021
Location : SE 122nd Avenue and SE Eagle Glenn Drive
City : Happy Valley
County : Clackamas
State : Oregon
Agency : Happy Valley Police Department (HVPD)
Officer(s) : Deputy Casey Newton
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during vehicle pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 7, 2021, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Deputy Casey Newton of the Happy Valley Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Jeremiah Lee Wright for operating a motor vehicle without license plates. Wright did not stop. Deputy Casey Newton initiated a high-speed chase up to 100 mph that ended when Wright crashed into a fence at the intersection of SE 122nd Avenue and SE Eagle Glenn Drive.
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Wright ran away, and Deputy Newton chased him on foot until Wright stopped and turned toward the deputy. He was allegedly armed, and Deputy Newton opened fire, killing him.
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A grand jury reviewed the incident and determined that Deputy Casey Newton's use of deadly force was justified and reasonable under Oregon law.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/man-fatally-shot-by-deputy-chase-happy-valley-oregon/283-16915c57-832b-4b7c-8459-067764dd73d6
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/deputy-acted-in-self-defense-when-he-shot-and-killed-a-man-in-happy-valley/283-7e4043e3-c5b9-413d-a9cb-f68d884bf6c7
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/07/15/grand-jury-finds-clackamas-county-deputy-was-justified-in-deadly-shooting/
https://katu.com/news/local/clackamas-co-officials-identify-man-shot-killed-by-deputy-in-happy-valley
https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/ccso-slain-felon-had-9mm-glock-when-deputy-fired/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/06/2021
Location : North Peoria Avenue and East Pine Street
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 June 6, 2021, Tulsa Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at a residence near North Peoria Avenue and East Pine Street. Upon arrival, they encountered a man waving a firearm outside the home. The individual retreated into the house, leading to a prolonged standoff. After several hours, the man emerged and allegedly pointed his weapon at officers. A police sniper then fatally shot him.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://ktul.com/news/local/man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting
Michael J. Knighten
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/05/2021
Location : LA-1034 and Vincent Road
City : Denham Springs
County : Livingston
State : Louisiana
Agency : Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 5, 2021, deputies from the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a location near LA-1034 and Vincent Road in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Upon the deputies’ arrival, Michael J. Knighten, a 32-year-old male, drove away in his vehicle. Police escalated a chase, during which Knighten made a U-turn, leading to a head-on collision with a deputy’s patrol vehicle parked on the shoulder of Highway 16 near James Street.
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Police alleged that during the chase, Knighten caused the collision intentionally to die by suicide. However, law enforcement did not provide any evidence, such as body camera footage, dashcam recordings, or official reports, to substantiate this claim. Knighten died from injuries sustained in the vehicle collision during the active police chase.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/25/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.brproud.com/news/lpso-deputy-hurt-and-suspect-dies-in-head-on-collision
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/article_ba9c7d92-c8c9-11eb-bc0b-b7744e5c51f5.html
https://www.wafb.com/2021/06/06/man-dead-after-head-on-collision-during-police-chase/
Mark A. Sousa
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/05/2021
Location : Intersection of Bartlett Road and Wings Mills Road
City : Mount Vernon
County : Kennebec
State : Maine
Agency : Kennebec County Sheriff's Office, Mount Vernon Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 5, 2021, Mark A. Sousa, 44, was seen speeding in Mount Vernon, Maine. Police could not catch him and targeted him again when they saw him hours later elsewhere driving a Volkswagen Jetta on Burns Road in Augusta. He did not stop for a traffic stop. Officers from the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office and the Mount Vernon PD escalated a chase at high speeds until he ran off the road and crashed in the woods near the intersection of Bartlett Road and Wings Mills Road in Mount Vernon. The vehicle was empty, and his body was located in a nearby field. Police state that he was ejected during the crash. The Maine State Police investigated and justified the fatal pursuit.
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Total Fatalities: 1 fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.centralmaine.com/2021/06/06/augusta-man-killed-in-crash-in-mount-vernon-following-two-speeding-incidents/
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/crime/one-person-dead-after-two-related-police-pursuits-near-the-manchester-augusta-maine-town-line/97-c0103d92-05cb-44fe-896b-36130094edeb
https://www.wmtw.com/article/augusta-man-dies-after-high-speed-pursuit-and-crash-into-woods/36640898
Jose Angel Ibarra Ruiz
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 06/05/2021
Location : 13631 TX-36
City : Needville
County : Fort Bend
State : Texas
Agency : Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by off-duty deputy
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Around 11:45 p.m., during quinceaneras and graduation parties at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Needville, an off-duty Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office deputy shot and killed Jose Angel Ibarra Ruiz, who was reportedly armed with a knife. The incident occurred outside the venue.
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SOURCE LINKS :
Kyle Edward Shorette
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/05/2021
Location : 103 South Dudley Street
City : Burgaw
County : Pender
State : North Carolina
Agency : Burgaw Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 5, 2021, Burgaw Police stopped Kyle Edward Shorette, 49, after observing his white truck driving erratically near South Dudley Street. Shorette stopped in the parking lot of a Piggly Wiggly grocery store at 103 South Dudley Street.
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An officer approached the vehicle, gathered Shorette’s information, and returned to the patrol car. While the officer was in the patrol car, Shorette used a firearm to fatally shoot himself inside his truck.
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The Burgaw Police Department confirmed the incident as a suicide.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://article.wn.com/view/2021/06/06/Burgaw_police_Pender_man_shoots_kills_himself_during_traffic/
• https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/21333118/Kyle-Edward-Shorette/Wallace/North-Carolina/Quinn-McGowen-Funeral-Home
• https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nc/willard/kyle-shorette-12846614
Timothy Flowers
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/04/2021
Location : 900 block Avenue D
City : Rochester
County : Monroe
State : New York
Agency : Rochester Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 4, 2021, police officers attempted to arrest 29-year-old Timothy Flowers in connection with a triple shooting that occurred in Sumner Park in May 2021. During the initial shooting, Flowers allegedly fired 14 shots into a vehicle at close range, injuring three people, one of whom was left paralyzed.
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When police attempted to arrest Flowers, he reportedly fled and pulled out a gun, firing at officers. In response, the officers shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2021/06/04/rochester-police-shoot-and-kill-man-avenue-d-incident/7546763002/
• https://www.wxxi.org/news/2021/06/04/rochester-police-shoot-and-kill-suspect-morning-incident-avenue-d
• https://www.wxxi.org/news/2021/06/04/rochester-police-shooting-summary-and-details
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 06/04/2021
Location : 12400 block Mar Vista Street
City : Whittier
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Whittier Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during "with a gun" call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/04/2021, at approximately 12:10 p.m., Whittier Police Department officers responded to a call reporting a person with a gun near a city dog park in Whittier, California. Upon arrival, officers determined that the individual had already left the area.
Shortly thereafter, another officer located the man on a city-maintained bike trail near the 12400 block of Mar Vista Street. According to police, the man allegedly pulled a handgun out of his pocket. The officer opened fire, killing the man.
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Investigation:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the officer-involved shooting. The identity of the deceased and the involved officer(s) has not been publicly disclosed.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.whittierpd.org/
• https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/police-shooting-whittier-california-bike-trail-suspect/
• https://www.losangeles.cbs.com/news/whittier-police-involved-shooting-june-2021/
Andrew Homen
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/04/2021
Location : 2 McCusker Drive
City : Braintree
County : Norfolk
State : Massachusetts
Agency : Braintree Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/04/2021, Braintree Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex located at 2 McCusker Dr in Braintree. Andrew Homen fled into the adjacent woods after the call. After a 45-minute search, a police K-9 unit located Homen. During the encounter, Homen killed the police dog and wounded an officer before being shot and killed by the police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Homen), 1 K-9 fatality, 1 officer injury
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
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SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/braintree-police-justified-in-shooting-death-of-armed-man-da-says/2579750/
2. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/braintree-police-justified-shooting-death-armed-man-k9-kitt/
3. https://www.abc6.com/da-police-justified-in-shooting-death-of-armed-man-who-shot-officer-dog/
4. https://959watd.com/blog/2021/12/da-rules-braintree-officers-justified-in-k-9-kitt-shooting/
5. https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/da-use-deadly-force-by-police-justified-braintree-shooting/5K4MLFGUQ5EDLEHYNCFBRUW3NI/
Winston Boogie Smith Jr.
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/03/2021
Location : 1400 block W. Lake Street
City : Minneapolis
County : Hennepin
State : Minnesota
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service, Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/03/2021, around 2: 10 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Service, along with assistance from the Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, attempted to arrest Winston Smith Jr. on a state warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Smith, who was in a parked car, was reportedly uncooperative and produced a handgun. The officers shot and killed him.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
Last Update: 12/26/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.startribune.com/prosecutor-no-charges-against-marshals-in-uptown-shooting-of-winston-boogie-smith/600105635/
• https://www.startribune.com/winston-smith-filmed-seconds-before-his-death-by-u-s-marshals-bca-never-found-cellphone-video/600310093/
• https://www.startribune.com/case-file-passenger-recounts-chaotic-moments-before-task-force-members-shot-and-killed-winston-smith/600108331/
• https://www.startribune.com/gun-evidence-recovered-from-winston-smith-shooting-scene-circumstances-still-murky/600068976/
• https://www.startribune.com/winston-smith-s-death-revived-scrutiny-of-federal-body-camera-policies/600105712/
• https://www.startribune.com/read-the-crow-wing-county-attorneys-letter-on-the-fatal-shooting-of-winston-boogie-smith-jr/600105647/
• https://www.startribune.com/what-we-know-and-dont-know-about-the-killing-of-winston-boogie-smith-jr-uptown-minneapolis-police/600084825/
• https://www.startribune.com/law-enforcement-kills-man-in-minneapolis-uptown-neighborhood/600064304/
• https://www.startribune.com/normally-low-profile-u-s-marshals-service-thrust-into-spotlight-of-race-and-justice-after-death-of/600072661/
• https://www.startribune.com/crow-wing-county-prosecutor-reviewing-winston-smith-s-death-from-law-enforcement-gunfire/600101794/
• https://www.startribune.com/a-death-winston-smith-saw-coming/600178002/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Winston_Boogie_Smith
Clayton Wayne Barbee
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/02/2021
Location : 2953 Willafa Woods Road
City : Cartwright
County : Bryan
State : Oklahoma
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police during fugitive apprehension
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 2, 2021, U.S. Marshals shot and killed 28-year-old Clayton Wayne Barbee in Cartwright, Oklahoma. Barbee was wanted on multiple counts from several counties in Texas and Oklahoma, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed by authorities.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://copblaster.com/blast/39155/clayton-wayne-barbee-killed-by-u-s-marshals-service