Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Miguel Ruiz Rivera
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/06/2022
Location : E St. Johns Rd and North I-35
City : Austin
County : Travis
State : Texas
Agency : Austin PD
Officer(s) : Britton Taylor, Charles Wesley
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Austin PD investigated a shooting and found a man firing a gun into a tent. Police shot and killed him. Miguel Ruiz Rivera had been intermittently living in the encampment where he fired his gun. The officers were cleared.
SOURCE LINKS :
Bodycams:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PL6hSavnE4-vj59advFshcREIAjtsGTABY
D’Asia Monroe
Age :18
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/06/2022
Location :
City : Palm Beach Lakes
County : Palm Beach
State : Florida
Agency : Riviera Beach Police Department
Officer(s) : Tabitha Smith
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Fatal police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
D’Asia Monroe and her boyfriend Deshawn Knowles, died in a crash on March 6 after a Riviera Beach Police sergeant tried to pull the SUV over for making a U-turn at Blue Heron Boulevard and Garden Road. Monroe was into the U-turn when, Smith says, she smashed into another vehicle, then drove off, then a mile and a half later crashing through a fence and landing in a canal near the VA Medical Center.
The officer who had chased them had a lengthy disciplinary records including having caused seven car crashes in the past. Police refused to show dashcam video.
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Deshawn Knowles
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/06/2022
Location : Not Disclosed
City : Palm Beach Lakes
County : Palm Beach
State : Florida
Agency : Riviera Beach Police Department
Officer(s) : Tabitha Smith
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Fatal police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
D’Asia Monroe and her boyfriend Deshawn Knowles, died in a crash on March 6 after a Riviera Beach Police sergeant tried to pull the SUV over for making a U-turn at Blue Heron Boulevard and Garden Road. Monroe was into the U-turn when, Smith says, she smashed into another vehicle, then drove off, then a mile and a half later crashing through a fence and landing in a canal near the VA Medical Center.
The officer who had chased them had a lengthy disciplinary records including having caused seven car crashes in the past. Police refused to show dashcam video.
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Albert Beckworth-Thompson
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/06/2022
Location : Adams St+Stanton Ave
City : New Castle
County : Lawrence
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : New Castle PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : killed by police during call for erratic behavior
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
New Castle PD arrived at a residence to check on a man reported for erratic behavior who had allegedly broken into a home. Albert Beckworth-Thompson was allegedly confused, unable to cooperate and was attacked with tasers. He struggled under the attack and lost consciousness and died during arrest. He had been unarmed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtae.com/article/man-dies-following-arrest-in-new-castle/39348317#
Lester Carlton Epps
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/06/2022
Location : 1200 block of Garber St
City : Richmond
County : Richmond
State : Virginia
Agency : Richmond PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lester Carlton Epps was on his porch with a gun behaving aggressively when Richmond PD arrived and shot and killed him. Three days prior, his wife had disappeared from a hotel. Security footage had shown him coming from the room with a luggage cart and a heavy object wrapped into blankets. Blood had also been found in the room. She was never found.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbc12.com/2022/03/08/rpd-man-killed-sunday-nights-officer-involved-shooting-identified/
Jerry Lott
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/06/2022
Location : Williams Rd+95th Ave
City : Peoria
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Peoria PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Peoria PD arrived at a domestic violence call and saw Jerry Lott driving off. Police later found his vehicle and felt he may be impaired. Police traffic-stopped him and he emerged from the vehicle yelling at police, reached into the vehicle and was shot and killed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://krdo.com/cnn-regional/2022/03/07/police-shot-killed-man-during-domestic-violence-call/
https://www.peoriatimes.com/news/article_39f4f784-a553-11ec-85d6-ef71bc46a347.html
William Stephens
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/05/2022
Location : 100 block of Marion St
City : Seattle
County : King
State : Washington
Agency : Seattle PD
Officer(s) : Zachary Backman, Elijah Banks, Stephen Englund, Danielle Fine, Nicholas Soldati
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after crashing through gate of federal building
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A number of officers shot William Stevens after he slammed his vehicle into the federal building and emerged with a rifle. His family had filed an emergency restraining order days prior due to his mental health exacerbating.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-police-on-scene-of-possible-fatal-officer-involved-shooting
Feliciano Lionel Jimenez
Age :64
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/05/2022
Location : 6100 block of NW 39th St
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Antonio PD were driving to a reported fight when they hit and killed pedestrian Feliciano Lionel Jimenez.
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Michael Ramos Jr.
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/04/2022
Location : 26500 block of Nudgent Street
City : Boron
County : Kern
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol, California City PD Kern County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Michael Ramos was allegedly out of control and had shot a family member’s car with a BB gun and was walking around with a bow and arrow. CHP and Kern County deputies arrived and Ramos became more agitated and locked himself in the house. SWAT arrived and Ramos picked up a bow and arrow. The situation escalated and he refused to cooperate with police and was shot and killed.
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Samuel Yeatts Wilson
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/04/2022
Location : Newman St
City : Hollywood
County : Jackson
State : Alabama
Agency : Hollywood PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during trespassing call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Hollywood PD arrived per request of a landlord who wanted Samuel Yeatts Wilson removed. Police allege that he approached them with a gun. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.waff.com/2022/03/05/alea-investigating-hollywood-officer-involved-shooting/
https://whnt.com/news/northeast-alabama/alea-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-hollywood/
http://jcsentinel.com/feature_story/article_a4e68680-9fbc-11ec-a522-dbc9a35775f9.html
Michael Robles
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : St. Pauls Avenue
City : New York
County : Staten Island
State : New York
Agency : NYPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
NYPD chased an SUV until it crashed, killing the driver.
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Jon Jones Sr.
Age :84
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : Dawsonville
City : Gainesville
County : Hall
State : Georgia
Agency : Hall County SO
Officer(s) : Aaron Buchanan
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by speeding off-duty officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jon Jones Sr. was on the highway when off-duty officer Aaron Buchanan raced at twice the speed limit into him, killing him. The officer was fired and charged with vehicular homicide.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbs46.com/2022/03/05/hall-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-fired-after-fatal-crash/
Kevin P. Zimmerman
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : 200 block of Mt. Auburn St
City : Dunkirk
County : Jay
State : Indiana
Agency : Dunkirk PD
Officer(s) : Dan Mumbower, Erica Post
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Dunkirk PD arrived in the 200 block of Mt. Auburn Street in Dunkirk after being called that the residents were under attack in their home. Police arrived, found the doors locked and were advised that someone with 2 knives was inside. When police entered, they found Kevin Zimmerman with 2 knives and shot and killed him.
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Juan Herrera
Age :14
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : 5501 Sherwood Dr
City : Midland
County : Midland
State : Texas
Agency : Midland County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged burglary
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Midland County deputies responded to a possible burglary call at an apartment complex. They shot and killed Juan Herrera. Details are unknown.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nypost.com/2022/03/10/mystery-over-fatal-police-shooting-of-texas-teen-juan-herrera-mom/
https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Midland-County-Deputy-not-indicted-for-shooting-17480226.php
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-dps-14-year-old-boy-shot-deputy-midland-apartment/
https://www.cbs7.com/2022/03/03/midland-county-sheriffs-deputy-involved-shooting/
https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/DPS-14-year-old-killed-in-deputy-involves-16989524.php
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/26/us/midland-texas-teen-police-shooting.html
https://www.yourbasin.com/news/neighbors-react-to-officer-involved-shooting-in-midland-county/
Edgar Ortiz
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : Downey Ave+Artesia Blvd
City : Bellflower
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LASD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after alleged attack with garden tool
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
LASD deputies were in the area of Downey and Artesia for an unrelated issue when they were approached by someone who had been attacked by a man with a garden tool. Police went to detain the man who fled. Deputies caught up with him and shot and killed him, alleging that he had swung the garden tool at them. He was reportedly unarmed except for an unknown garden tool.
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Osman Brown
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : 600 block of S Resh Street
City : Anaheim
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Anaheim PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Anaheim PD and Orange County SWAT engaged in a lengthy standoff at a residence where a man allegedly had threatened someone with a gun. Many hours later, he emerged and allegedly pointed a gun at police who shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7.com/bodycam-footage-police-shot-killed/11738114/
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2022/03/03/suspect-shot-killed-by-anaheim-police/
Jamarian Marquis McGhee
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : 7545 E Harvard Ave
City : Denver
County : Arapahoe
State : Colorado
Agency : Arapahoe County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation for stolen car
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Arapahoe County police saw a stolen vehicle and tactically closed in on it. The driver backed up and officers shot and killed him, stating that he had driven toward them.
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Jordan Griffith
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : Buechel
City : Louisville
County : Louisville
State : Kentucky
Agency : Jefferson County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress at traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jordan Griffith was driving when Jefferson County deputies attempted to traffic-stop him for outstanding warrants. Police escalated a chase and he lost control of his truck and crashed into a utility pole on Buechel Bank Road near GE Appliance Park. He shot himself as officers set up a perimeter around the car, committing suicide under police duress.
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Alfred Calvin Moss
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : Highway 101at Winema Lake Viewpoint
City : Neskowin
County : Mason
State : Oregon
Agency : Oregon State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Oregon State Police chased a vehicle, spike-stripped it and were told by passenger Alfred Calvin Moss that he had an explosive device on board. After hours of SWAT standoff, police shot and killed him. No bomb was reported to have been found.
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Yan Li
Age :47
Gender :Female
Race : Asian
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : 400 block of West Beech St
City : San Diego
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego PD
Officer(s) : Rogelio Medina,
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during eviction
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Diego PD arrived at the apartment of Yan li to evict her. They encountered her with a knife. She slammed the door. Police made forcible entry and cornered her. She allegedly ran out of the bedroom still holding the knife, injured an officer and was shot and killed.
SOURCE LINKS :
http://www.acasandiego.org/justice-for-dr-yan-li.html
https://news.yahoo.com/more-questions-raised-over-deadly-141147030.html
Frank Lovato
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Santa Fe
County : Santa Fe
State : New Mexico
Agency : Santa Fe Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man had allegedly carjacked a woman and Santa Fe Police chased the vehicle at high speed until it crashed with multiple patrol cars, killing Officer Duran and a bystander.
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Alberto Riascos
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/02/2022
Location : 2600 block of Lazy Hollow Drive
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Kevin Canales
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pedestrian stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD saw Alberto Riascos walking on the street and tried to detain him for a homicide investigation. He fled and police chased him, allege that he fired at them and they shot and killed him.
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Oscar Felipe Ibarra
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 03/02/2022
Location : Westside Rd+Sweetweater Springs Rd
City : Healdsburg
County : Sonoma
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
California Highway Patrol officer tried to pull a speeding vehicle over but the driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase and police claim that just before the crash, they lost sight of the car until they came upon it crashed into a tree, killing the driver.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/police-action-south-of-healdsburg-avoid-the-area/
Crasteven Kennon Wilson
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/02/2022
Location : 2300 block of S Kate Ave
City : Oklahoma City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma City PD
Officer(s) : Bryce Sheehan
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Oklahoma City PD responded to a disturbance call and approached Crasteven Wilson, asking for a pat-down. When police touched him, he pulled a gun and fired a shot. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-police-identify-suspect-shot-officer/39311707
Kevin Steinhauer
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/02/2022
Location : 100 block of Arnold St
City : Collinsville
County : Madison
State : Illinois
Agency : Collinsville PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during home invasion
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Collinsville officers shot aman in the 100 block of Arnold Street in Collinsville after a report of a home invasion. When police arrived at the home, the man opened the door and fired at officers. Police shot and killed him..
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Darian Quinlan Bryant
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/02/2022
Location : 1171 S Lane Ave
City : Jacksonville
County : Duval
State : Florida
Agency : Jacksonville SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after robbery
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jacksonville deputies arrived at a robbery call, chased Darian Quinlan Bryant and engaged in a shootout, killing him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news.yahoo.com/1-dead-jacksonville-police-shooting-040805610.html
Zeleria Ayanna Simpson
Age :24
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/01/2022
Location : SC-33 and US-178
City : Orangeburg
County : Orangeburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Zeleria Simpson and Shemyia Riley were killed when police chased a fleeing vehicle into them. The fleeing driver was charged with marijuana possession.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/sc-state-student-recent-graduate-killed-in-collision-on-highway-33
Shemyia Tonette Riley
Age :20
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/01/2022
Location : SC-33 and US-178
City : Orangeburg
County : Orangeburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
ZeleriaSimpson and Shemyia Riley were killed when police chased a fleeing vehicle into them. The fleeing driver was charged with marijuana possession.
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Luke David Stash
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/01/2022
Location : 2100 block of 2nd Street
City : Connellsville
County : Fayette
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Connellsville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police responded to a welfare check and the woman they were looking for was deceased. Luke David Stash allegedly pulled out a pistol and shot at police. They shot and killed him.
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Thomas Siderio Jr.
Age :12
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/01/2022
Location : S 18th+Johnston S
City : Philadelphia
County : Philadelphia
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Philadelphia Police Department
Officer(s) : Edsaul Mendoza
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pedestrian stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Plainclothes police stopped a 12-year-old and a 17-year-old to question them about a previous case. Shots were fired and the 12-year-old was shot in his back by police, killing him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.inquirer.com/news/thomas-siderio-philadelphia-police-shooting-update-20220308.html
Kourtney Sherwood
Age :37
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 02/28/2022
Location : Topsham Bypass
City : Topsham
County : Sagadahoc
State : Maine
Agency : Topsham PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Topsham PD traffic-stopped Kourtney Sherwood and allege she threatened to harm herself. Police allege that she picked up a gun. They shot and killed her.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://b985.fm/37-year-old-woman-shot-by-maine-police-officer-monday-identified/
https://multifiles.pressherald.com/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.54.21-PM.jpg
https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-ags-office-rules-three-police-shootings-justified-attorney-general
Mohamed Souare
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/28/2022
Location : Alexis Road and Woodside Trail
City : Toledo
County : Lucas
State : Ohio
Agency :
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by 113 mph police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mohamed Souare was a pedestrian bystander out for a walk when he was hit and killed by a police chase at 113 mph and died. Police had escalated the chase for a traffic violation.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/28/2022
Location : 2881 NV-208
City : Wellington
County : Lyon
State : Nevada
Agency : Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Yerington Police Department, Nevada State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Man with gun at restaurant
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lyon County, Yerington Police, and Nevada State Police all responded to a disturbance at a restaurant and shot and killed a man.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mynews4.com/news/local/person-shot-killed-by-police-in-lyon-county-restaurant-monday
https://foxreno.com/newsletter-daily/person-shot-killed-by-police-in-lyon-county-restaurant-monday
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/03/01/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-lyon-county/
Isabel Hernandez
Age :40
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/28/2022
Location : FM 2381 in Bushland
City : Amarillo
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS chased a vehicle for an alleged moving violation at high speeds until it crashed into multiple vehicles, killing two and injuring five people. . TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newschannel10.com/2022/03/01/2-dead-3-injured-after-pursuit-crash-near-i-40-bushland/
Adriana Velasquez
Age :31
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/28/2022
Location : FM 2381 in Bushland
City : Amarillo
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : DPS
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DPS chased a vehicle for an alleged moving violation at high speeds until it crashed into multiple vehicles, killing two and injuring five people. . TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newschannel10.com/2022/03/01/2-dead-3-injured-after-pursuit-crash-near-i-40-bushland/
Vickie Berry
Age :65
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 02/27/2022
Location : State Rd 67
City : Mooresville
County : Morgan
State : Indiana
Agency : Indianapolis PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 27, 2022, 65-year-old Vickie Berry was driving along State Road 67 in Mooresville, Indiana, when her life was violently cut short by a high-speed police chase. Berry, who was simply traveling down the road, was struck by a vehicle involved in the chase that was reaching speeds of 110 miles per hour. The impact caused Berry’s car to burst into flames, leaving her no chance of survival. Another individual, Jason Howard, also suffered fatal injuries in the crash.
The pursuit was initiated by the Mooresville Police Department, which continued chasing the vehicle at dangerous speeds through town. The high-speed pursuit ended in catastrophe when Berry's car was struck, resulting in her immediate death at the scene. In the aftermath, Berry’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Town of Mooresville, challenging the police department’s decision to engage in a high-speed chase that put innocent lives at risk.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/2-dead-after-crash-near-mooresville-during-police-chase/
Jason Howard
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/27/2022
Location : State Rd 67
City : Mooresville
County : Morgan
State : Indiana
Agency : Indianapolis PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 27, 2022, Jason Howard was driving down State Road 67 in Mooresville, Indiana, when his life came to a tragic end due to a high-speed police chase. At the time, Mooresville police were pursuing a vehicle at 110 miles per hour through town. That pursuit ended in disaster when Howard’s vehicle was involved in a violent crash that also claimed the life of Vickie Berry. The collision resulted in Berry’s car bursting into flames, killing her at the scene. Howard suffered fatal injuries due to the impact.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/2-dead-after-crash-near-mooresville-during-police-chase/
John Charles Moreida
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/27/2022
Location : 610 Fir St
City : Shelley
County : Bingham
State : Indiana
Agency : Shelley PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Shelley PD went to the residence of John Moreida for a warrant. Police alleged that he came at them with “an edged weapon” and they shot and killed him.
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Marcelo Alfredo Suarez
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/27/2022
Location : 7800 block of Tidwell Rd
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Paul Foster, D. Jenkins, Cody Welch
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after alleged carjacking
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD a vehicle that had previously been carjacked at gunpoint. Police confronted the driver who exited the car and ran away. Police claim that he fired a weapon. They shot and killed him.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/26/2022
Location : Wyoming Downs/3617 E Lincolnway
City : Cheyenne
County : Laramie
State : Wyoming
Agency : Cheyenne PD, Laramie County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cheyenne Police Department We’re called with claims that a woman was using methamphetamine. When police confronted her, she drove away and someone else’s car. Cheyenne PD, and Laramie County deputies chased her at high speed and finally placed spike strips. When the vehicle was forcibly stopped, the woman committed suicide under police duress.
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SOURCE LINKS :
Woman Fatally Shoots Herself After Police Chase in Cheyenne | https://kgab.com/woman-fatally-shoots-herself-after-police-chase-in-cheyenne/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral