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On August 6, 2021, around 12:14 a.m., a Barron County Sheriff's deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy suspected the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The deputy asked the driver to exit the car for a sobriety test, which the driver complied with. The driver then stated he needed to grab something from his car, but the deputy informed him that he was not allowed to do so. Despite this, the driver drove off, and the deputy initiated a pursuit. After about seven miles, the deputy lost sight of the vehicle and ended the chase. Police later found the vehicle had crashed into a tree in a field driveway. The passenger was killed in the crash, and the driver, who was arrested for his sixth offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, was taken to Barron Hospital with minor injuries. The driver was also arrested for homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and fleeing an officer.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality, 1 Injury

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/sheriff-drunk-driver-flees-wis-deputy-after-traffic-stop-passenger-killed-in-crash/ 

Parke County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call involving a father and son just after 11 p.m. on August 5, 2021. Upon arrival, Chad Matthew Fiscus began firing at deputies with a rifle. Deputy Darian A. Lewellen returned fire, shooting and killing Fiscus.

https://fox59.com/news/man-killed-deputy-hurt-after-shootout-during-domestic-disturbance-call-in-parke-county/

Deputies attempted to pull over a driver for a traffic stop, but the driver fled. The driver abruptly stopped, and the deputy following him saw the driver raise a gun in his direction. The deputy shot at the driver, but the driver reportedly shot and killed himself.
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https://abc13.com/police-chase-katy-freeway-man-shot-houston/10932825/

On August 5, 2021, around 5:45 p.m., Seattle Police responded to a home in the 10000 block of 21st Avenue Southwest to serve an arrest warrant for Isaiah Hinds, who was wanted in connection with a homicide in Seattle. Officers used a PA system from outside the house to instruct Hinds to surrender. When Hinds exited the home, allegedly armed with a handgun, an exchange of gunfire ensued between him and the police. Hinds was shot and killed during the confrontation.

https://komonews.com/news/local/officers-kill-gunman-who-fatally-shot-19-year-old-at-south-seattle-church?utm_ 

On August 4, 2021, Michigan State Police received information about a man and woman in possession of a stolen minivan at a rest area. During an attempted traffic stop, they did not stop. Police escalated a high-speed chase. The troopers eventually lost sight of the vehicle but later discovered the scene where the stolen minivan and two other vehicles had crashed in the front yard of a home on East Maple Street and East Street in Holly Township.
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The man and woman then entered an occupied home, releasing the homeowners without harm. The woman surrendered to the police, but William Lanham, the man, fired at officers while remaining inside the house. Eventually, Lanham was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the residence.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 2 non-life-threatening injuries

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://oaklandcounty115.com/2021/08/04/carjacking-suspect-dead-after-chase-and-home-invasion-in-holly/
• https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/armed-carjacking-suspects-involved-in-holly-standoff-had-warrants-in-kentucky
• https://www.wxyz.com/news/msp-carjacking-suspect-barricaded-in-holly-home
• https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/holly-man-says-what-happened-when-armed-carjackers-broke-into-his-house-for-police-standoff
• https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/holly-residents-asked-to-shelter-in-place
• https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/monroe-co-sheriffs-office-seeks-location-of-armed-dangerous-persons-of-interest-in-frenchtown-twp-carjacking/512-a2d89c53-69f4-4177-866b-f9d45bd43bf3
• https://www.wlky.com/article/fugitive-louisville-couples-crime-spree-ends-in-violent-michigan-standoff/37270368

On August 4, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Glendora Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call on Myrtle Street, where a woman reported that her boyfriend, 21-year-old Dylan Christopher Harmer, had assaulted her and was armed with a handgun. Upon arrival, Harmer exited the residence and pointed a black semi-automatic handgun at the officers before retreating back inside. He then fled the scene on foot. Azusa Police Department officers were called to assist in the search.
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Harmer was located near the intersection of Glendora Avenue and West Route 66, where he was attempting to carjack at least two vehicles. When confronted by officers, he reportedly turned and pointed his firearm at an Azusa Police Department officer, who then shot and killed him.
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Investigation:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is assisting the Azusa Police Department in the investigation of this officer-involved shooting. The names of the involved officers have not been publicly disclosed.

• https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/21-year-old-dylan-harmer-of-glendora-identified-as-man-shot-and-killed-wednesday-by-azusa-police/
• https://abc7.com/azusa-glendora-police-shooting-man/10929524/
• https://patch.com/california/glendora/glendora-resident-idd-man-shot-killed-azusa-police
• https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/armed-domestic-violence-suspect-shot-to-death-by-azusa-police/
• https://www.foxla.com/news/man-who-allegedly-pointed-gun-at-officers-shot-and-killed-by-police-gunfire

On August 4, 2021, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers from the Mansfield Police Department and Ontario Police Department arrived at a residence on the 3300 block of Peterson Road to serve an arrest warrant for 38-year-old Sean Rowe. Authorities reported that Rowe had refused to turn himself in multiple times over a month-long period and had locked his property to prevent entry.
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Police deployed pepper gas into the home. As officers attempted to force their way inside, Rowe exited onto the front deck before retreating back into the house. Police stated that Rowe threatened officers with weapons. Two officers fired their weapons, fatally striking Rowe.
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The incident is under investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).

https://www.richlandsource.com/2021/08/04/man-dies-after-gunfire-ends-mifflin-township-standoff/
https://apnews.com/article/police-shootings-ohio-b7303b49ab3560fbb22b7ca887872070

On August 3, 2021, around 10:40 a.m., Austin William Lanz exited a bus at the Pentagon Transit Center and immediately attacked Officer George Gonzalez with a knife. Officer Gonzalez was killed during the attack. Lanz then took the officer's gun and shot and killed himself.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

https://heavy.com/news/austin-william-lanz/ 

Antonio D. King, a 22-year-old Black male, was shot and killed by officers from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department on August 3, 2021, near the intersection of Antioch Pike and Franklin Limestone Road in Nashville, Tennessee. Earlier, King allegedly opened fire inside a Smile Direct Club facility, wounding three people. Metro Police officers responded to the active shooter incident and fatally shot King at the scene.

https://www.wkrn.com/news/family-of-antioch-business-shooter-says-they-were-unaware-of-his-mental-illness/?utm_
 

On 08/03/2021, the Plymouth Township Police Department responded to a call at the Plymouth Gardens apartments around 11:30 p.m. in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 22-year-old man with a handgun outside the building. A woman was also present, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Police shot and killed him.

https://6abc.com/conshohocken-pennsylvania-montgomery-county-plymouth-garden-apartments-fayette-street/10929024/

Waco police responded to a call at 10:07 a.m. reporting a man had shot another man at the Rex-Plex Apartments. Officers arrived five minutes later and found a man dead from two gunshot wounds to the abdomen. The shooter, Ent Wright, initially barricaded himself inside an apartment. He then exited the apartment with a gun, reportedly fired multiple shots, and was shot and killed by officers.
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https://wacotrib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/waco-police-suspect-in-fatal-shooting-opened-fire-before-officers-shot-killed-him/article_abf3ef52-f491-11eb-8da1-4b90694e1f6e.html 

Police attempted to arrest a man delivering methamphetamine. The man was later identified as 27-year-old Lamont X. Young of Cairo, Illinois. He fled in his vehicle, allegedly discarding drugs. As the chase continued into the intersection of Cairo Road and US 60, he collided with a Ford Explorer driven by 60-year-old Deborah Barge. Young and Barge died at the crash site. The Kentucky State Police investigated.

https://www.marshallcountydaily.com/2021/08/03/mccracken-county-sheriffs-office-update-on-fatal-us60-collision/
https://www.wkyt.com/2021/08/02/2-dead-western-kentucky-crash-involving-police-pursuit/

Police attempted to arrest a man delivering methamphetamine. The man was later identified as 27-year-old Lamont X. Young of Cairo, Illinois. He fled in his vehicle, allegedly discarding drugs. As the chase continued into the intersection of Cairo Road and US 60, he collided with a Ford Explorer driven by 60-year-old Deborah Barge. Young and Barge died at the crash site. The Kentucky State Police investigated.

https://www.marshallcountydaily.com/2021/08/03/mccracken-county-sheriffs-office-update-on-fatal-us60-collision/
https://www.wkyt.com/2021/08/02/2-dead-western-kentucky-crash-involving-police-pursuit/

On August 1, 2021, officers attempted to stop Logan Anthony Zappa after noticing that the license plates on his 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix did not match the vehicle. Zappa fled the scene, leading to a five-minute pursuit. The officers reportedly discontinued the chase shortly thereafter. A short time later, St. Croix County sheriff's deputies responded to a crash at the intersection of County Road T and County Road H in Stanton, where Zappa was found seriously injured. Zappa had run a stop sign and collided with a pickup truck, resulting in his death.

https://www.twincities.com/2021/08/17/wisconsin-man-dies-two-weeks-after-car-crash-during-police-chase-officials-say/ 

On 08/01/2021, Julius Filep, 55, exited a stopped car and walked into the oncoming lane of traffic on State Route 18 in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Officer Mitchell Ngai of the East Brunswick Police Department was operating a marked patrol vehicle, responding to a reported motor vehicle accident in the southbound lanes. At approximately 4:13 a.m., Officer Ngai, traveling northbound near the accident site, struck and killed Filep.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality

• https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2021/08/pedestrian-hit-killed-by-east-brunswick-police-officer-during-response-to-call.html
• https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/2021/08/02/pedestrian-struck-and-killed-east-brunswick-police-car-route-18/5461842001/
• https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-brunswick/sections/police-and-fire/articles/east-brunswick-police-vehicle-involved-in-fatal-pedestrian-crash-on-route-18

A deputy from the Nassau County Sheriff's Office was called to a home around 1:30 p.m. following reports that a man had been threatening to harm himself. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with the man through a small window of a side door. The man became agitated, burst through the door holding a large butcher knife in each hand, and allegedly lunged at the deputy, who shot and killed him.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/07/31/officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-yulee/

On July 31, 2021, at approximately 4:08 a.m., Celina Police officers observed a blue 2004 Acura run a stop sign. Officers pursued the vehicle after it was observed swerving on the roadway.
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The driver, later identified as 33-year-old Chad R. Rammel, did not stop as officers activated their lights and sirens. Police escalated a chase to speeds exceeding 95 mph. police alleged that they “called the chase” apparently moments before a crash was reported on a deserted narrow country Road just passed four in the morning we’re all allegedly Rammel died in a single vehicle crash. Chad Rammell, the driver, and so occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead. The incident is under investigation by the Ohio State Patrol.
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A short time later, Mercer County Central Dispatch received a report of a crash on Mud Pike Road. Responders from the Ohio Highway Patrol and Mercer County Sheriff's Office discovered the crashed Acura. Rammel, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the crash site.
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The incident is under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol

https://mercercountyoutlook.net/2021/07/31/celina-man-dies-in-crash-after-police-had-already-aborted-chase/
https://www.dailystandard.com/archive/2021-08-02/stories/43446/1-dead-in-crash-after-cop-chase
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/chad-rammel-obituary?id=6206488

On July 31, 2021, at approximately 12:20 a.m., a head-on collision occurred on State Route 86 near Sells, Arizona, involving a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle and another car. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. The Border Patrol agent was identified as Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Daniel Paul Cox, a 24-year veteran of the agency and a U.S. Army veteran. The identity of the other driver has not been disclosed. The incident is under investigation by the Tohono O’odham Police Department.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/border-patrol-agent-2nd-driver-killed-in-crash-in-arizona 

Police responded to a call about a suspicious person at around 9 p.m. When officers arrived, they encountered an armed individual in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Officers shot and killed Luis Flores. Details surrounding the incident and what led to the killing were withheld by police.
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https://www.fox4news.com/news/1-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-celina

Christopher Garrett, 17, was driving a Nissan Rogue SUV on July 30 when he ran a red light at over 100 mph while being pursued by police. He collided with a vehicle that was turning left. His passengers, Jay'Oni Leonard, 14, and Alexia Simpson, 17, were killed, along with Elizabeth Anderson, 62, and George Nienhouse, 65, the driver and passenger of the other vehicle. Garrett was charged as an adult with four counts of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 4 fatalities

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/teen-charged-speeding-crash-killed-4/67-79b998ee-173e-4255-905f-73e6fa879fb0

Christopher Garrett, 17, was driving a Nissan Rogue SUV on July 30 when he ran a red light at over 100 mph while being pursued by police. He collided with a vehicle that was turning left. His passengers, Jay'Oni Leonard, 14, and Alexia Simpson, 17, were killed, along with Elizabeth Anderson, 62, and George Nienhouse, 65, the driver and passenger of the other vehicle. Garrett was charged as an adult with four counts of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 4 fatalities

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/teen-charged-speeding-crash-killed-4/67-79b998ee-173e-4255-905f-73e6fa879fb0

Christopher Garrett, 17, was driving a Nissan Rogue SUV on July 30 when he ran a red light at over 100 mph while being pursued by police. He collided with a vehicle that was turning left. His passengers, Jay'Oni Leonard, 14, and Alexia Simpson, 17, were killed, along with Elizabeth Anderson, 62, and George John Nienhouse Jr., 65, the driver and passenger of the other vehicle. Garrett was charged as an adult with four counts of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 4 fatalities

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/teen-charged-speeding-crash-killed-4/67-79b998ee-173e-4255-905f-73e6fa879fb0

Christopher Garrett, 17, was driving a Nissan Rogue SUV on July 30 when he ran a red light at over 100 mph while being pursued by police. He collided with a vehicle that was turning left. His passengers, Jay'Oni Leonard, 14, and Alexia Simpson, 17, were killed, along with Elizabeth Anderson, 62, and George John Nienhouse Jr., 65, the driver and passenger of the other vehicle. Garrett was charged as an adult with four counts of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 4 fatalities

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/teen-charged-speeding-crash-killed-4/67-79b998ee-173e-4255-905f-73e6fa879fb0

On July 30, 2021, around 2:30 a.m., officers from the Brooklyn Police Department responded to reports of shots fired near West 73rd Street and Denison Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers located shell casings and obtained a description of a white Nissan believed to be involved in the incident. Police located and pulled over the vehicle. The driver initially complied but then drove away. Police escalated a high-speed pursuit. The chase ended when the vehicle lost control and overturned.
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A 33-year-old female passenger was ejected from the vehicle and killed. Officers removed the male driver from the wreckage. A firearm was reportedly recovered from the vehicle that matched the caliber of the earlier discovered shell casings. The shots fired incident remains under investigation.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/1-person-dies-in-crash-on-denison-avenue-in-cleveland?utm_

On 07/29/2021, George Tratras called 911 and reported that he had killed his parents. Initially cooperating with police, Tratras later fled during an exchange of gunfire. Officers from the Mt. Lebanon Police Department located him near US-19 and McLaughlin Run Road in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, where he was found deceased from a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.wtae.com/article/3-people-dead-including-suspect-and-2-officers-injured-following-violent-night-in-mount-lebanon/37164092
 

On July 29, 2021, around 5:30 p.m., officers from the Mansfield Police Department responded to a 911 hang-up call at an apartment located on 300 Wood Street in Mansfield, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers heard someone yelling for help from inside the residence.
Officers ordered James Haynes, a 31-year-old man armed with a knife, to drop the weapon. Instead, he allegedly moved toward a window. An officer fired a Taser, but Haynes began re-entering the apartment through the broken window. Officers opened fire, then forced entry into the apartment. Inside, they again confronted him while he was still armed and fired additional shots, killing him.

https://www.richlandsource.com/2022/03/28/grand-jury-finds-justifiable-use-of-deadly-force-in-fatal-july-29-shooting-by-mansfield-police/
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/getattachment/c113ff22-eab5-4500-8f95-31e36a9d9d71/Prosecutor-Summary.aspx
https://www.yahoo.com/news/grand-jury-rules-mansfield-police-172909247.html
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/SpecialPages/Documents/James-Haynes/Video-Review-and-Analysis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_killings_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States%2C_July_2021

A deputy from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office attempted to pull over a driver for unspecified reasons. The driver continued driving, and the deputy pursued until the driver crashed and was ejected from the vehicle. The driver was killed, and a passenger sustained injuries.

https://www.lakecityreporter.com/local/one-killed-late-night-chase 

On July 28, 2021, officers from the Keizer Police Department chased an allegedly stolen car until it struck a bystander pedestrian, killing 64-year-old Becky Dietzel, who was crossing the street.
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The Keizer Police Department is leading the internal self-investigation into the incident.

https://katu.com/news/local/salem-police-officer-justified-in-killing-man-during-domestic-violence-situation-grand-ju
https://www.salemreporter.com/2021/08/11/marion-county-grand-jury-finds-fatal-police-shooting-justified/
https://www.koin.com/news/mother-of-slain-son-claims-police-officer-used-excessive-force-in-wrongful-death-lawsuit/
https://apnews.com/article/health-police-oregon-mental-salem-a5a933c76760a8d3929595f846876bb0
https://kykn.com/2022/05/11/lawsuit-filed-for-mentally-ill-man-killed-by-salem-police-officer/

On July 27, 2021, Chickasha Police responded to a 911 call reporting a suicidal woman with a firearm at a residence in the 1100 block of West Tennessee Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered 49-year-old Lisa Hight outside the home with a gun. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, Hight retreated into the residence, firing multiple shots from inside. At one point, she allegedly pointed the gun at officers, prompting an officer to discharge their weapon. Subsequently, officers heard another gunshot from within the house. Upon entry, they found Hight deceased.
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https://www.news9.com/story/6100b0a34694250be440396c/osbi%3A-armed-woman-dies-after-police-standoff-in-chickasha
https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-man-identifies-woman-killed-in-chickasha-officer-involved-shooting/

Robert Uhler was found guilty of numerous incidents of child, sexual abuse. During an attempt to arrest him, he reportedly pulled a gun when US Marshals found him. One or more marshals open fire, killing him.

https://lebtown.com/2021/07/30/lebanon-fugitive-on-the-run-since-2020-shot-and-killed-by-u-s-marshal-in-tioga-county/

Officer Cecil Morrison responded to a report of domestic violence at an apartment on Third Street. Upon arrival, he approached Michael Whitmer's vehicle with his firearm drawn. Inside the vehicle was Whitmer’s 4-year-old son, seated in the back seat. Whitmer attempted to reverse the vehicle out of the driveway multiple times, during which his car collided with an unoccupied police cruiser. As Whitmer reversed again, Officer Morrison fired multiple shots into the vehicle, fatally wounding Whitmer. Reports indicate that Whitmer had been unarmed at the time of the shooting.
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Following the incident, Officer Morrison was charged with negligent homicide, a misdemeanor offense. He pleaded no contest to the charge and was ordered to permanently surrender his Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate, effectively ending his law enforcement career in the state. Notably, after the shooting and before his plea, Morrison was hired by the Nelsonville Police Department; however, his law enforcement certification surrender precludes future employment as an officer in Ohio.
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In addition to the criminal proceedings, Morrison faces a civil lawsuit filed by Whitmer's family, alleging violations of Whitmer’s constitutional rights.

https://athensindependent.com/ex-police-officer-who-shot-and-killed-nelsonville-resident-faces-civil-lawsuit/

On July 27, 2021, officers from the Riverside Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a home invasion on the 2500 block of Rondowa Avenue in Riverside, Ohio. The caller stated that a man, later identified as 39-year-old Kevlin Wallace, had broken into the residence and was holding her boyfriend, daughter, and the child’s grandfather hostage at gunpoint.
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An officer confronted Wallace and engaged him in a shootout. Wallace left the home, prompting a search of the area. Police heard a gunshot as they approached Wallace’s location and found him with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/crews-called-for-dayton-shooting-victim/WVTTL5256FDYRHPRWK2CZTXUAU/
https://www.whio.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-reported-outside-riverside-house/M6IFKPWZBND75P2LRH54UC7EHU/
https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/riverside-police-officers-request-aid-cancel-10-minutes-later/
https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/riverside-police-to-discuss-suspect-who-shot-himself-after-shootout-with-officers/
https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/riverside-police-to-address-reported-burglary-that-ended-with-1-dead-from-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/OYT5KRIFQBFPHP7X56VECR2MX4/

On July 27, 2021, Losardo Lucas, 55, was wanted for multiple warrants, including charges of murder and attempted murder. U.S. Marshals entered a business in a strip mall where Lucas was located. Upon encountering the officers, Lucas allegedly pointed a pistol at officers more than once. In response, two officers opened fire, fatally shooting Lucas.

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/officials-identify-wanted-man-killed-by-law-enforcement/article_8babcbb7-3e3c-534a-a9d9-7d7354f87fae.html

On July 26, 2021, Indianapolis Police Department officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle around 11 p.m. Upon arrival, a man fled in the vehicle, leading police on a pursuit reaching speeds of 60 mph. During the chase, the driver struck a median, lost control of the vehicle, and was ejected as the vehicle rolled down an embankment. The vehicle landed on the man, resulting in his death.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/indiana/articles/2021-07-27/man-dies-in-crash-during-brief-indianapolis-police-pursuit

On July 26, 2021, deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a home at the intersection of N. State Streetand Bush Street in Gobles around 7:30 p.m. due to a report of domestic assault. After securing a warrant, they returned at about 9:30 p.m. Jacob Bender's wife informed the deputies that Bender was hiding in a basement crawl space. A deputy then used a K-9 unit to apprehend him. Bender allegedly stabbed the police dog three times. Deputies fired a taser, then opened fire, killing him.

Fatalities:
• 1 (Jacob Bender)

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 K-9 injury

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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2. https://www.woodtv.com/news/van-buren-county/man-who-stabbed-k-9-dog-shot-killed-by-deputy-in-van-buren-co/
3. https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/officer-fatally-shoots-suspect-who-allegedly-stabbed-k-9/69-514332ff-7f9c-4e59-919d-da46751449e8
4. https://wwmt.com/news/local/deputies-called-to-gobles-home-19-times-in-past-year-where-man-was-shot-and-killed
5. https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/sheriffs-deputy-fatally-shoots-man-after-police-dog-stabbed-in-van-buren-county/
6. https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/south-mi/van-buren/suspect-shot-and-killed-after-stabbing-k-9-officer-in-van-buren-county
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11. https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/south-mi/van-buren/not-surprised-family-speaks-out-after-39-year-old-man-was-shot-killed-by-deputy
 

San Antonio police officers shot and killed Neida Tijerina while she and her children were being held captive by her partner, Angel Sanchez, 28. When Sanchez emerged with a shotgun, police shot and wounded him. In the process, police also shot and killed Tijerina.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/07/28/sapd-gives-new-information-about-standoff-where-man-shot-by-officers-woman-found-dead/

On July 26, 2021, around 8 p.m., Rankin County deputies responded to a call regarding burglary and vandalism. They spotted Damien Montrell Cameron exiting the woods. Police escalated a chase, apprehended Cameron. Police allege that he resisted. Police handcuffed him and placed him in the back of a police cruiser and when they returned an unspecified length of time later, they claim to have found him dead in handcuffs in the cruiser. This official police narrative is not collaborated by any bodycam or other evidence. While police omitted mention of injuries, photos submitted by his mother of him comatose in the hospital after the police assault shows significant injuries to his head and face. In addition, the sheriff’s office admitted that deputies handcuffed and locked him in a cruiser for an unspecified length of time prior to finding him dead in the vehicle. Temperatures were recorded at 98 degrees Fahrenheit in Braxton, MS on the day he was found dead in the locked cruiser. It is unknown whether and what types of injuries he may have had during arrest when police obliquely stated he had “resisted” and was overpowered by an unknown number of deputies. His mother is very outspoken and states that he was murdered by police.
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Of note, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office responsible for this fatal arrest has been under DOJ supervision as the “Goon Squad” of a number of severely racist officers terrorized and killed black residents. It is unknown whether the death of Damien Montrell Cameron was ever examined by the DOJ.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

1. https://www.wapt.com/article/man-dies-in-custody-of-rankin-deputies-mbi-investigating/37148627
2. https://www.mississippifreepress.org/rankin-county-deputies-beat-knelt-on-mans-neck-before-he-died-family-alleges/
3. https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/family-of-damien-cameron-demand-transparency-nearly-two-years-after-death-in-police-custody/
4. https://www.jacksonadvocateonline.com/the-evidence-is-in-his-face-says-mother-of-man-who-died-in-sheriffs-custody/
5. https://www.themississippimonitor.com/he-died-from-injuries-sustained-during-his-2021-arrest-family-wants-rankin-county-deputies-held-accountable/

On July 25, 2021, at approximately 12:15 p.m., deputies from the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) arrived at an apartment on Kathy Meadows Lane in Crowley, Louisiana, to apprehend a 35-year-old man. The man was wanted for questioning in a Jennings homicide investigation and had an active warrant in Acadia Parish.
Upon arrival, the man fired at the deputies, injuring one. In response, at least one deputy returned fire. After several unsuccessful attempts to establish communication, the APSO SWAT team entered the residence and found the man deceased from gunshot wounds.
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations is overseeing the investigation into the incident.

• https://www.lobservateur.com/2021/07/27/lsp-investigating-acadia-parish-officer-involved-shooting/
• https://www.katc.com/news/acadia-parish/update-full-recovery-expected-for-deputy
• https://calcasieu.info/louisiana-state-police-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-crowley/
• https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice/posts/5092430967440119/

On July 25, 2021, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Casey J. Stockton, 26, was involved in a motorcycle chase with members of the Cortland Police Department and the Cortland County Sheriff's Office. The pursuit ended near the Port Watson bridge in Cortland when Stockton crashed his motorcycle.
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Details regarding the circumstances leading to the crash and the reasons for the pursuit were not immediately available.

• https://www.wetmtv.com/news/local-news/police-chase-leads-to-deadly-crash-in-cortland/
• https://www.cortlandstandard.net/news/police-chase-leads-to-fatal-crash-in-cortland/
• https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/fatal-crash-in-cortland-2021/

David Wade Gaither, a 49-year-old White male, died by suicide during a domestic disturbance incident on July 24, 2021, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Officers from the Murfreesboro Police Department responded to a call around 10:40 p.m. about a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Gaither’s wife reported he had been acting belligerent and punching holes in the walls and doors. As officers entered the residence, Gaither exited a bedroom, pointed a handgun at one of the officers, and reportedly pulled the trigger, but the pistol malfunctioned. Gaither then followed officers outside, firing two more shots at them in the front yard before retreating inside. After receiving no response, officers entered the home and found Gaither deceased in a bedroom from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/Archive/ViewFile/Item/1657?utm_