Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Jonathan May
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/01/2022
Location : 300 block of Summerhill Drive
City : Rockwall
County : Rockwall
State : Texas
Agency : Rockwall Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Rockwall PD were sent to a call for a possible mental health crisis and welfare check and possible kidnapping. Police arrived and claim that Jonathan May shot at them. Police shot and killed him.
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Brian Fisher
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/01/2022
Location : 1400 block of Rydal St
City : Pittsburg
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pittsburgh PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pittsburgh PD were called to check on the welfare of a woman and claim that they found Brian Fisher with a gun. Police shot and killed him. No video or other evidence can be found to verify the police narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.foxnews.com/us/man-shot-killed-pittsburgh-police-confronting-officer-revolver
https://triblive.com/local/1-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-pittsburgh/
https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-police-westwood-shooting/41060662#
Jacob M. Jamrozy
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/31/2022
Location : 10037 R St
City : Omaha
County : Douglas
State : Nebraska
Agency : Omaha PD
Officer(s) : Jennifer Turner, Jason Martinez
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police serving protection order
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Omaha PD visited Jacob M. Jamrozy to serve an order of protection. They allege he opened the door with a gun. They shot and killed him. The officers were cleared by a Grand Jury.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wowt.com/2022/08/31/omaha-police-gives-updates-officer-involved-shooting/
Dominic Jeter
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/31/2022
Location : 8111 Concord Mills Blvd
City : Concord Mills
County : Cabarrus
State : North Carolina
Agency : Concord PD
Officer(s) : Jeremy Howarth, Maria Westphal
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Concord PD were sent to a call alleging a robbery. Dominic Jeter allegedly fled and fired shots at police. Police shot and killed him. The officers were cleared by the District Attorney.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article265396326.html
Agustin Flores Sanchez
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/31/2022
Location : 9200 block of Graham Ave
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LASD
Officer(s) : Jasen Tapia, Raymond Romero Soto, Timothy Garcia, Julio Chavez Ruiz
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
LASD Deputies were sent out after calls alleging a man was threatening people in a food business. LASD arrived and he went to his vehicle and emerged with a machete. Police tasered him and several officers encircled him. Sanchez, “scared for his life” per the family’s lawsuit, retreated to his truck where he was shot and killed by police. The family alleges that the shooting was akin to a firing squad with many shots fired to kill him. The lawsuit alleges that while he had a machete in his hand when he was attacked by police, he did not use it in any unlawful manner.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-with-machete-fatally-shot-deputies-florence-firestone/
Benjamin Todd Wilber
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/30/2022
Location : White Pole Road
City : Guthrie County
County : Guthrie
State : Iowa
Agency : Iowa State Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver (motorcyclist) killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Iowa State Patrol chased Benjamin Todd Wilbur on a motorcycle who actually refused to stop before the traffic stop. Police escalated the chase to high speeds until he crashed and died.
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Hector “Tito” Ruiz
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/30/2022
Location : New York Ave+Arkansas Ln
City : Arlington
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Arlington PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Two friends Flores and Ruiz had gone in search of a cake for Flores’ daughter’s quinceañera. At the intersection of New York Avenue and Arkansas Lane, a wild car chase by police crashed into them, pushing them into the intersection where other cars hit them. Tito Ruiz died. Police quite pointlessly pointed out that it had been a “very short chase.” Ruiz left behind a family greatly struggling to care for themselves without him. His body was sent to Mexico for burial.
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William Isaac Rich
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/30/2022
Location : 5560 6th St SW
City : Cedar Rapids
County : Linn
State : Iowa
Agency : Cedar Rapids PD
Officer(s) : Christopher Christy, Bryson Garringer
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Investigator Christopher Christy and Sgt. Bryson Garringer of the Cedar Rapids PD arrived at the Inn Circle, housing project at 5560 6th St. SW. they tried to detain a man at that location but did not disclose why. Police claim that the man allegedly took out a weapon. They shot and killed him.
The man, later identified as William Isaac Rich, 22, of Cedar Rapids died. No bodycam or other evidence can be located for verification of the police narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktiv.com/video/2022/08/30/man-killed-cedar-rapids-officer-involved-shooting/
Derrick Harrell
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/30/2022
Location : near 946 E Reed St
City : Hayti
County : Premiscot
State : Missouri
Agency : Kennett PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died after very violent arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kennett PD arrested Derrick Harrell for previous incidents. During the arrest, he was mauled by a K9 and had to be taken to a hospital but en route to the hospital, he died from a medical emergency. He had been unarmed. The extent of his injuries inflicted by police and the dog are unknown. No video is available for verification of the police narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kfvs12.com/2022/08/31/kennett-man-taken-into-custody-dies-way-hospital/
Donovan Lewis
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/30/2022
Location : 3295 Sullivant Ave
City : Columbus
County : Franklin
State : Ohio
Agency : Columbus PD
Officer(s) : Ricky Anderson
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Columbus PD tried to arrest Donovan Lewis for a previous incident. Police entered the bedroom and in the first second, they shot and killed Lewis who was unarmed and in bed. Bodycam is linked below.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.postcrescent.com/embed/video/7945374001/
https://www.thechapelofpeace.com/donovan-lewis/
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/01/us/columbus-ohio-police-shooting-donovan-lewis/index.html
Jack McGlothlin
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/30/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Unknown
County : Park
State : Wyoming
Agency : Park County SO
Officer(s) : Lt. Mark Hartman
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Park County deputy attempted a traffic stop but the driver allegedly fled. He then stopped his vehicle, got out and according to police, he ran toward the deputy with a firearm. The deputy shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.facebook.com/ParkCountySheriffCodyWY/posts/382011760772754
https://www.codyenterprise.com/news/local/article_f6cafe72-a268-11ed-bab5-c33c03519819.html
Brian Simmons
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/29/2022
Location : 43900 block of W McCord Dr
City : Maricopa
County : Pinal
State : Arizona
Agency : Maricopa PD, Pinal County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Maricopa PD and Pinal County deputies were sent to a disturbance call and allege that Brian Simmons began shooting at them. Police shot and killed him. No bodycam or other evidence was released for verification of the official narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.inmaricopa.com/man-found-dead-after-shootout-with-police-identified/
Jeremy S. Baumer
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/29/2022
Location : Fairmount St+River Dr
City : Davenport
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Iowa State Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Iowa State police were chasing Jeremy S. Baumer who was driving a motorcycle eastbound on West River Drive. The chase escalated to high speeds of over 100 mph. During the chase, the motorcycle crashed into the back of a white Ford Fusion near the intersection of Fairmount Street and River Drive, killing Baumer. Police did not say why they felt this dangerous chase was necessary and accused Jeremy Baumer of no crimes.
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Andrew T. Ainsworth
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 08/29/2022
Location : Fountaine Ave+29 Bypass
City : Charlottesville
County : Albermarle
State : Virginia
Agency : US Marshals
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by US Marskals during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
US Marshals targeted Andrew Ainsworth for a previous incident and allege he fled in a car. Police claim that when the car stopped, he shot at police. Police shot and killed him. It is unknown why they tried to arrest him. No bodycam or other evidence was presented by police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbc29.com/2022/08/30/vsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-along-fontaine-ave/
https://kfgo.com/2022/08/31/federal-fugitive-fatally-shot-by-police-in-virginia/
Isiah Steven Williams 3 of 3
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/29/2022
Location : 26th Ave+Deer Valley Rd
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Phoenix PD responded to reports of a shooting at the Days Inn near 26th Avenue and Deer Valley Road. Police say 24-year-old Isaiah Steven Williams, who was wearing full tactical gear, including a vest and a helmet, seemed to be experiencing some type of psychotic break and walked out of the motel and began shooting randomly. At one point, he tried to throw a Molotov cocktail at a nearby Waffle House.
As Williams continued shooting, 36-year-old Misael Arevalo and 44-year-old Karla Garzona pulled into the parking lot and were shot and killed. Five more people were injured.
Williams reportedly opened fire on several patrol vehicles. Two officers were injured after one was struck by a bullet in the shoulder and another was hit by shrapnel. Police found him dead in the parking lot and claim that he committed suicide under police duress.
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Misael Arevalo 2 of 3
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/29/2022
Location : Days Inn+26th Ave+Deer Valley Rd
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Arizona
Officer(s) : Phoenix PD
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed in mass shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Phoenix PD responded to reports of a shooting at the Days Inn near 26th Avenue and Deer Valley Road. Police say 24-year-old Isaiah Steven Williams, who was wearing full tactical gear, including a vest and a helmet, walked out of the motel and began shooting randomly. At one point, he tried to throw a Molotov cocktail at a nearby Waffle House.
As Williams continued shooting, 36-year-old Misael Arevalo and 44-year-old Karla Garzona pulled into the parking lot and were shot and killed. Five more people were injured.
Williams reportedly opened fire on several patrol vehicles. Two officers were injured after one was struck by a bullet in the shoulder and another was hit by shrapnel. Police found him dead in the parking lot and claim that he committed suicide under police duress.
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Karla Garzona 1 of 3
Age :44
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/29/2022
Location : Days Inn+ 26th Ave+Deer Valley Rd
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Phoenix PD responded to reports of a shooting at the Days Inn near 26th Avenue and Deer Valley Road. Police say 24-year-old Isaiah Steven Williams, who was wearing full tactical gear, including a vest and a helmet, walked out of the motel and began shooting randomly. At one point, he tried to throw a Molotov cocktail at a nearby Waffle House.
As Williams continued shooting, 36-year-old Misael Arevalo and 44-year-old Karla Garzona pulled into the parking lot and were shot and killed. Five more people were injured.
Williams reportedly opened fire on several patrol vehicles. Two officers were injured after one was struck by a bullet in the shoulder and another was hit by shrapnel. Police found him dead in the parking lot and claim that he committed suicide under police duress.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/29/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Kalamazoo
County : Kalamazoo
State : Michigan
Agency : Kalamazoo Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kalamazoo PD chased a vehicle they felt to be stolen until it crashed, split a power pole in two and the driver died while 2 passengers were injured.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/29/2022
Location : E Baseline near S Oak Avenue
City : Everett Township
County : Newaygo
State : Michigan
Agency : Newaygo County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Undersheriff Chad Palmiter
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
ewaygo deputies were sent on a “shots fired” call on August 29, 2022. Undersheriff Chad Palmiter saw a Dodge Charger involved in a shooting driving east on E. Baseline Road. He tried to pulled it over but the driver didn’t stop. Palmiter escalated a chase. The driver lost control and left the road on E. Baseline near S. Oak Avenue and hit a tree. The driver died at the scene. Their name wasn’t released.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.woodtv.com/news/newaygo-county/car-chase-leads-to-crash-near-white-cloud/
J’Quinnton Donye Hopson
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : Interstate 35
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 pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/28/2021 an armed man named J’Quinnton Donye Hopson fled from Central Texas while holding a woman hostage in the vehicle. The pursuit ended on Interstate 35 in Fort Worth. After shooting and killing the hostage Hopson refused to surrender. Officers opened fire and killed him at the scene.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/suspect-fatally-shot-hostage-killed-by-fort-worth-police-chase-out-of-central-texas/287-33f9e4a4-d7c1-44e3-bab0-d5aaf797ea27
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-police-release-dramatic-bodycam-video-of-shooting-involving-hostage-on-i-35/3061660
https://www.kwtx.com/2022/08/29/high-speed-chase-i-35-central-texas-ends-with-hostage-gunman-dead-fort-worth-report
Keshawn Thomas
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : 2721 Coors Blvd
City : Albuquerque
County : Bernalillo
State : New Mexico
Agency : Albuquerque
Officer(s) : Marcos Flores, Dustin Ketchum, Kenneth Skeens
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “check on man in car” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Albuquerque PD were sent to a call about a man seen asleep in his car. Police allege when they arrived, Keshawn Thomas appeared to be intoxicated. Police claim that he pointed a gun at them. They shot and killed him. No bodycam or other evidence was volunteered by police for verification of the official narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.danielsfuneral.com/obituaries/keshawn-thomas
https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-releases-details-of-recent-officer-involved-shooting-8
Brian Underwood
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : Tarawa Dr
City : Sarasota
County : Sarasota
State : Florida
Agency : Sarasota County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sarasota deputies responded to a call about Brian Underwood threatening the caller with a gun. Police arrived, found Underwood with a gun and claim he pointed it at police. Police shot and killed him. No video or other evidence was released for comparison of the official narrative.
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Lamar A. Davis
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : 23 Orford Court
City : Bangor Charter Township
County : Bay
State : Michigan
Agency : Bay County SO
Officer(s) : Christopher Van Horn
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police allege that Midland resident Lamar A. Davis shot Bethany Taylor in front of her toddler sons inside her apartment in Bay City.
Bay County deputies were called and found one person shot. Deputies were confronted by Davis who was reportedly armed and allegedly threatened deputies before being shot by a deputy. He was pronounced dead.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wnem.com/2022/08/28/msp-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
Peter Tyler Collins
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : S. Madison St
City : Tacoma
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Tacoma PD
Officer(s) : Jose Figueras, Zachary Hobbs, Christopher Munn
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic assault call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Tacoma PD were sent to a domestic assault call. They claim that their target fled in a car with weapons and shot at police. He was shot and killed by Tacoma PD.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.aol.com/news/3-tacoma-officers-involved-fatal-212816957.html
Roy Cravin
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : 8020 Dunlap St
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : S. Mills, Fernandez-Portillo
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after setting fires
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police responded to a fire believed to be arson. Police state that Cravin was shooting others. Police allege he pointed a gun at them, at which point, an officer shot and killed him. He shot 5 people and killed 3 of them during his shooting spree.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/evicted-houston-shooter-fire-17406956.php
Shaelan Jazmanique Hill
Age :31
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : IH-35
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Troy Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during homicide/suicide event under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man had taken a woman hostage with police in pursuit. The vehicle stopped in Fort Worth and the driver under police pressure shot and killed the female driver. Police shot and killed him.
TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
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J’Quinnton Hopson
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/28/2022
Location : IH-35
City : Fort Worth
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Troy Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man had taken a woman hostage with police in pursuit. The vehicle stopped in Fort Worth and the driver under police pressure shot and killed the female driver. Police shot and killed him.
TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/27/2022
Location : Plaza Ave+Del Paso Blvd
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after stabbing incident
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A woman reported that she was assaulted by another woman near Plaza Avenue and Del Paso Boulevard. Sacramento PD located the alleged attacker who allegedly stabbed the officer in the arm. They shot and killed her.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article265575141.html
Samuel Ranson
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/27/2022
Location : 100 block of E Point Dr
City : Charleston
County : Kananwha
State : West Virginia
Agency : Charleston PD
Officer(s) : Clenendin, Childress
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Charleston PD officers were dispatched to the 100 block of East Point Drive for a wanted person. When officers arrived, they say Ranson took off toward a wooded area. Police say Samuel Paul Ranson, 50, of Charleston was shot and killed by officers after shooting and killing K9 Axel, was deployed to capture Ranson, police say. Police shot and killed Ranson.
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Christopher Rudolph
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/27/2022
Location : Highway 47 near Richwoods
City : Richwoods
County : Washington
State : Missouri
Agency : Washington County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police responded to a disturbance call and upon arrival, they found Christopher Rudolph on the front porch with a weapon in his hand. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/25749181/christopher-alan-rudolph
George Maxie
Age :69
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/27/2022
Location : Church on US Hwy 71 N of AC Whatley Rd
City : Coushatta
County : Red River Parish
State : Louisiana
Agency : Red River Parish SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Red River Parish deputies were meeting with a person at a church about a complaint they had about Maxie George when they allege he arrived. Police shot and killed him without providing reasons why, other details or evidence.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktalnews.com/news/crime/one-dies-in-red-river-parish-deputy-involved-shooting/
Vance Ledeau
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 08/27/2022
Location : 5700 block of Hwy 10W
City : Missoula
County : Missoula
State : Montana
Agency : Missoula County SO, Missoula PD, US Forest Service, Ravalli County SO, Montana Highway Patrol, Missoula Airport Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Several law enforcement agencies responded to calls about a robbery. Police located Vance Ledeau and shot and killed him under unknown circumstances. Police did not release more information.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/victim-idd-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-missoula
Luis Hernandez
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/26/2022
Location : Graham Boulevard and William Penn Highway
City : Monroeville
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Monroeville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bystander Luiz Hernandez was on the road on a mini-bike in Monroeville when he was killed by a police chase crash when officers chased a vehicle into his path. He had been a single father of three. His fully orphaned children were taken in by his mother.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/monroeville-police-department-lawsuit/
Joshua David Amodeo
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/26/2022
Location : 3000 Yellow Sulphur Rd
City : Blacksburg
County : Montgomery
State : Virginia
Agency : Blacksburg PD, Montgomery County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Blacksburg PD were sent on a mental health welfare call on Joshua David Amodeo. Police allege that he had a firearm and fired it toward police. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Joshua-Amodeo/#!/TributeWall
Name Not Disclosed
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/26/2022
Location : N 11th S and W Keefe Avenue
City : Milwaukee
County : Milwaukee
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Milwaukee Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Milwaukee PD were in the area of North 11th Street and West Keefe Avenue searching for a man wanted for violating a domestic violence-related restraining order. They found him and allege that he fled on foot and fired shots at police. One officer fired back and missed.
The man then fled into a backyard on the 3500 block of North 11th Street and died by suicide.
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Brian Heath
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 08/26/2022
Location : Old Savannah Rd+Roselle St
City : Augusta
County : Richmond
State : Georgia
Agency : Richmond County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Brian Heath, 28 was driving on Old Savannah Road near the intersection of Roselle Street in Augusta when he was hit and killed by a vehicle being chased by Richmond County deputies. Reasons for the chase were given as driving too fast for conditions, open container liquor violation, no seat belt violation, failure to maintain lane, wrong side of the roadway, expired tag, failure to show proof of insurance and driving under the influence.
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Frank Anthony Correa
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/26/2022
Location : 1800 block of Teresa Ln
City : Oakley
County : Contra Costa
State : California
Agency : Oakley PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Oakley PD arrived at a call alleging a domestic disturbance, claimed that Correa had a gun and had fired it inside of the house. Police claim he shot at them. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://eastcountytoday.net/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-oakley/
Caleb Tussey
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/26/2022
Location : US Hwy 30 near Buhl
City : Buhl
County : Twin Falls
State : Idaho
Agency : Twin Falls County SD
Officer(s) : Tyrel Hudson
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Twin Falls County deputies responded to a call alleging an assault. Police claim that Caleb Tussey was a passenger in a vehicle that fled across multiple towns, crashed into a ditch and that Tussey allegedly fired at police and they shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://newsradio1310.com/twin-falls-county-shooting-investigation-citf/
Richard Allen Skinner
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/25/2022
Location : 1500 block of E Andover Avenue
City : Muncie
County : Delaware
State : Indiana
Agency : Muncie Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Richard Skinner, 45, the brother of Delaware County Sheriff Tony Skinner, had a long history of arrests. On 08/25/2022, police were sent to the home for a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they brought their SWAT unit as well. Police allege they heard a gunshot from the house and state Richard Skinner pointed a gun at them from a window. Police shot and killed him.
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Francisco Javier Galarza
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 08/25/2022
Location : 6090 S Park Ave
City : Tucson
County : Pima
State : Arizona
Agency : Tucson PD
Officer(s) : K9 officer Barrie Pedersen, Ernest Ortiz
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Tucson PD went to a call to confront a man about another incident. They claim he fled and pulled a gun. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kold.com/2022/09/24/update-authorities-release-video-officer-involved-shooting-tucson/