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Scott Tiati
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/06/2021
Location : 2400 block Bay Street
City : Sarasota
County : Sarasota
State : Florida
Agency : Sarasota Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A patrol officer from the Sarasota Police Department responded to a call reporting gunfire in the 2400 block of Bay Street in Sarasota, Florida. Upon arrival, the officer witnessed Scott Tiati, 52, shooting and killing a woman in front of them. Tiati had also killed the woman's dog. The officer fired at Tiati, but it was not immediately disclosed whether Tiati's death resulted from the officer's gunfire or from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/06/2021
Location : 2400 block Bay Street
City : Sarasota
County : Sarasota
State : Florida
Agency : Sarasota Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during police standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A patrol officer from the Sarasota Police Department responded to a call reporting gunfire in the 2400 block of Bay Street in Sarasota, Florida. Upon arrival, the officer witnessed a man, later identified as Scott Tiati, 52, shooting and killing a woman in front of them. Tiati had also killed the woman's dog. The officer fired at Tiati, but it was not immediately disclosed whether Tiati's death resulted from the officer's gunfire or from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Kevin Costlow
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/06/2021
Location : Olney Laytonsville Road and Fieldcrest Road
City : Gaithersburg
County : Montgomery
State : Maryland
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Deputy Frank Pruitt
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during service call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/06/2021, around 8 a.m., Montgomery County police received multiple 911 calls reporting a man driving erratically in a Volkswagen sedan on Olney Laytonsville Road and Fieldcrest Road in Gaithersburg. Before Deputy Frank Pruitt arrived, the driver had already struck two vehicles. Upon arrival, Pruitt observed Kevin Costlow approaching two individuals with a large stick. A confrontation ensued where Costlow struck Pruitt with the stick. Pruitt attempted to use his Taser on Costlow, but it was ineffective. Subsequently, Deputy Pruitt shot and killed Costlow.
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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://usacrime.com/montgomery-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-man-struck-him-piece-wood/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/video-shows-confrontation-before-fatal-officer-involved-gaithersburg-shooting
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/montgomery-county-deputy-shoots-kills-erratic-driving-suspect-authorities/2565089/
https://moco360.media/2021/06/28/montgomery-county-deputy-cleared-after-fatally-shooting-man-who-attacked-him/
https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2021/06/report-montgomery-co-officer-acted-reasonably-in-gaithersburg-shooting/

Rashad M. Muse
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/06/2021
Location : I-676 and Pine Street
City : Camden
County : Camden
State : New Jersey
Agency : Camden County Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed during police pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 6, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Camden County Police Officer Edward Melton and Officer Trainee Danielle Sigwart observed a Dodge Charger driven by Rashad M. Muse speeding on Morton Street. When Officer Melton attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Muse fled the scene, leading to a brief pursuit. The officers located the vehicle after it crashed into a support in the underpass at I-676. Muse exited the vehicle and fled on foot, climbing over a fence and running up an embankment onto I-676, where he was struck by civilian vehicles and fatally injured. The incident was captured on body-worn cameras and a street camera.
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Cause of Death: Vehicle Collision
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.njoag.gov/ags-office-releases-video-footage-from-body-worn-cameras-and-street-camera-related-to-fatal-accident-following-attempted-motor-vehicle-stop-in-camden
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/rashad-muse-man-hit-on-i-676-after-police-chase-in-camden-identified-video-released
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philly-man-killed-after-running-onto-i-676-as-he-fled-nj-cops-idd/2731264
https://www.fox29.com/news/man-hit-on-i-676-after-police-chase-idd-video-released-1

Robert Eugene Scott III
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/05/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Muncie
County : Delaware
State : Indiana
Agency : Muncie Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Death during domestic dispute response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 5, 2021, Muncie Police Department officers responded to a home in the 1600 block of North Riley Road in Muncie, Indiana, following reports of a domestic dispute. A woman who had left the house with a child and another family member informed officers that a man inside the home was loading a rifle and making threats to harm himself. It was also reported that a domestic battery had occurred. Officers contacted the man by phone but soon heard what they believed to be a gunshot from inside the residence. Over the next six hours, several more gunshots were heard. Eventually, police entered the home and discovered the man's body.
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Josue Drumond-Cruz
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/05/2021
Location : 2900 block West English Road
City : High Point
County : Guilford
State : North Carolina
Agency : High Point Police Department, Greensboro Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 5, 2021, at approximately 11:15 p.m., officers from the High Point Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at a residence located at 2900 block West English Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered 34-year-old Josue Drumond-Cruz, who was allegedly uncooperative and retreated into the house.
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Drumond-Cruz exited the house with an AR-15-style rifle and pointed it at officers before re-entering the home. Officers were aware that Blanca E. Cadavid, 35, and two children, ages 12 and 14, were inside the residence during this time. A search warrant and arrest warrants were obtained for Drumond-Cruz.
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At approximately 3:40 a.m., officers attempted to breach the door, at which point Drumond-Cruz opened fire, injuring three officers. The officers were treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Drumond-Cruz continued to fire at officers throughout the morning.
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At approximately 10:10 a.m., Drumond-Cruz fired at officers from the Greensboro Police Department, who returned fire, fatally wounding him. Officers entered the residence and discovered Cadavid deceased. The medical examiner determined she had been dead for approximately 8 to 10 hours. The two children were unharmed and placed into protective custody.
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is conducting the investigation into the incident, and no further details about the officers involved have been publicly released.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 2 fatalities (Josue Drumond-Cruz and Blanca E. Cadavid), 3 officers injured
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SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/family-describes-mom-of-two-killed-in-high-point-standoff/83-c274e566-385e-445c-956e-b32eab37906d
• https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/police-identify-woman-killed-hours-before-high-point-standoff-with-drumond-cruz/83-e94f8eec-c4df-4056-bc69-11f963a4ded2
• https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2021/02/05/3-officers-shot-overnight-in-high-point
• https://myfox8.com/news/he-tried-to-murder-them-suspect-killed-in-standoff-after-shooting-3-high-point-officers-woman-found-dead-inside-house/
• https://www.wxii12.com/article/high-point-family-of-woman-found-dead-after-hours-long-standoff-share-details-about-blanca-cadavid/35634727
• https://abc45.com/news/local/suspect-killed-in-standoff-high-point-after-shooting-3-officers
• https://www.salisburypost.com/2021/02/05/police-3-officers-shot-by-suspect-who-is-barricaded-in-home/
• https://news.yahoo.com/police-3-officers-shot-suspect-121206034.html

Blanca E. Cadavid
Age :35
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/05/2021
Location : 2900 block West English Road
City : High Point
County : Guilford
State : North Carolina
Agency : High Point Police Department, Greensboro Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 5, 2021, at approximately 11:15 p.m., officers from the High Point Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at a residence located at 2900 block West English Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered 34-year-old Josue Drumond-Cruz, who was allegedly uncooperative and retreated into the house.
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Drumond-Cruz exited the house with an AR-15-style rifle and pointed it at officers before re-entering the home. Officers were aware that Blanca E. Cadavid, 35, and two children, ages 12 and 14, were inside the residence during this time. A search warrant and arrest warrants were obtained for Drumond-Cruz.
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At approximately 3:40 a.m., officers attempted to breach the door, at which point Drumond-Cruz opened fire, injuring three officers. The officers were treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Drumond-Cruz continued to fire at officers throughout the morning.
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At approximately 10:10 a.m., Drumond-Cruz fired at officers from the Greensboro Police Department, who returned fire, fatally wounding him. Officers entered the residence and discovered Cadavid deceased. The medical examiner determined she had been dead for approximately 8 to 10 hours. The two children were unharmed and placed into protective custody.
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is conducting the investigation into the incident, and no further details about the officers involved have been publicly released.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 2 fatalities (Josue Drumond-Cruz and Blanca E. Cadavid), 3 officers injured
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SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/family-describes-mom-of-two-killed-in-high-point-standoff/83-c274e566-385e-445c-956e-b32eab37906d
• https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/police-identify-woman-killed-hours-before-high-point-standoff-with-drumond-cruz/83-e94f8eec-c4df-4056-bc69-11f963a4ded2
• https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2021/02/05/3-officers-shot-overnight-in-high-point
• https://myfox8.com/news/he-tried-to-murder-them-suspect-killed-in-standoff-after-shooting-3-high-point-officers-woman-found-dead-inside-house/
• https://www.wxii12.com/article/high-point-family-of-woman-found-dead-after-hours-long-standoff-share-details-about-blanca-cadavid/35634727
• https://abc45.com/news/local/suspect-killed-in-standoff-high-point-after-shooting-3-officers
• https://www.salisburypost.com/2021/02/05/police-3-officers-shot-by-suspect-who-is-barricaded-in-home/
• https://news.yahoo.com/police-3-officers-shot-suspect-121206034.html

Andrew Hogan
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/05/2021
Location : 700 block Kelford Place
City : Trotwood
County : Montgomery
State : Ohio
Agency : Trotwood Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Michael Molchan Jr., Sgt. Brandon Holbrook, Officer Keiondre Taylor
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during theft investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 5, 2021, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Trotwood Police officers responded to a theft report at the Speedway convenience store located at 5000 Olive Road where Andrew Hogan, 25, had allegedly stolen a 2-liter non-alcoholic beverage and was observed walking towards a nearby apartment complex.
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Officers located Hogan near the Kensington apartment complex, where he reportedly refused commands. Police engaged him in an altercation, deployed a Taser, pepper spray, and a baton, but Hogan ran into an apartment in the 700 block of Kelford Place.
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While officers awaited additional units, Hogan emerged from the apartment with a knife and allegedly lunged at Officer Michael Molchan Jr., who then opened fire, fatally wounding Hogan.
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A Montgomery County grand jury reviewed the incident and declined to indict Officer Molchan, determining that he acted lawfully under the circumstances.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://dayton247now.com/news/local/grand-jury-votes-not-to-indict-in-trotwood-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.whio.com/news/local/1-officer-fired-weapon-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-trotwood-records-show/5RKOIL4W2BE2RHKNPIZPLVFRW4/
https://www.whio.com/news/local/trotwood-officer-who-shot-man-who-approached-officers-with-knife-no-indicted/AYE4A3SBE5BJ7JIMDJFSBJV7A4/

Omar Felix Cueva
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/04/2021
Location : I-10 and Avenida de Mesilla
City : Las Cruces
County : Dona Ana
State : New Mexico
Agency : Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico State Police, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Border Patrol
Officer(s) : Darian Jarrott
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after shooting officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 4, 2021, Omar Felix Cueva, 39, was stopped by New Mexico State Police Officer Darian Jarrott on Interstate 10 near Avenida de Mesilla in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as part of an investigation with Homeland Security Investigations. During the traffic stop, Cueva fatally shot Officer Jarrott.
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Cueva fled and continued driving eastbound on I-10. Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies, including the Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico State Police, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office, and U.S. Border Patrol, pursued him.
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Officers deployed tire deflation devices, which disabled Cueva's white Chevrolet pickup truck. A Las Cruces Police Department officer rammed Cueva's vehicle, bringing it to a stop.
Cueva exited his vehicle and exchanged gunfire with the officers. Law enforcement from several agencies discharged their firearms, fatally striking Cueva.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2021/04/09/update-new-mexico-state-police-officer-killed-during-traffic-stop-on-interstate-10-in-luna-county/
• https://www.dps.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3.11.24_Final-DARIAN_JARROTT_INCIDENT_REVIEW_COMMITTEE_REPORT_REV_R.pdf
• https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/video-shows-moment-new-mexico-officer-killed-during-traffic-stop-when-asked-for-rifle

Donald D. Jonah aka Jenoah Donald
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/04/2021
Location : Northeast 68th and Northeast 2nd Avenue
City : Hazel Dell
County : Clark
State : Washington
Agency : Clark County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 4, 2021, around 7:41 p.m., deputies from the Clark County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Northeast 68th and Northeast 2nd Avenue in Hazel Dell, Washington. During the traffic stop, one of the deputies shot Jenoah Donald (also known as Donald D. Jonah). Donald was transported to the hospital, where he remained in critical condition. His family was informed that there was nothing more doctors could do, and they began preparations for his funeral.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.opb.org/article/2022/02/17/family-of-jenoah-donald-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-clark-county-deputies/
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/07/13/prosecutors-rule-fatal-police-shooting-of-jenoah-donald-justified/

Tilford "TJ" Barton
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/04/2021
Location : 1600 block Oak Lane
City : Oklahoma City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Around 11 p.m. on February 4, 2021, Oklahoma City police responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance. Officers were informed that the individual involved, later identified as 30-year-old Tilford "TJ" Barton, was armed with a firearm and had discharged it earlier that night. Upon arrival, officers encountered Barton hiding behind a tree. He produced a pistol and fired at Sergeant Gerald Ritter III, who returned fire, striking Barton. Barton fell to the ground and died at the scene. Sergeant Ritter was not injured during the incident.
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The Oklahoma City Police Department conducted an internal self-investigation and Sergeant Ritter was placed on paid administrative leave. No further details regarding the investigation's findings have been publicly released.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://okcfox.com/news/local/police-identify-man-in-officer-involved-shooting-that-killed-man
https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-police-release-names-further-details-in-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-update/

Dontae Green
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/04/2021
Location : 1400 block N. Mount Street
City : Baltimore
County : Baltimore City
State : Maryland
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/04/2021, officers were searching for Dontae Green after he allegedly shot at officers at a grocery store in North Baltimore due to a dispute over his paycheck. Green was wanted on 19 charges, including attempted murder, armed robbery, and handgun violations. While police were clearing a residence associated with Green in the 1400 block of N. Mount Street, he allegedly fired at them from inside a closet. Officers returned fire, resulting in Green's death. During the incident, one deputy U.S. Marshal was seriously injured.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 serious injury
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/breaking-officer-involved-shooting-in-baltimore-city
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/police-officers-involved-in-shootout-with-grocery-store-security-guard-dontae-green-identified-body-cam-video-released/
https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/bpd-releases-graphic-footage-of-shootout-with-dontae-greene-days-before-deadly-exchange-with-u-s-marshals
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/us-marshal-shot-serving-arrest-warrant-west-baltimore-latest/
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/body-worn-camera-footage-of-shootout-between-officers-dontae-green/35483167
https://newsbeyonddetroit.net/2021/02/13/watch-video-bodycam-captures-grocery-store-gunfight-with-man-who-later-shot-u-s-marshal/

Gilbert Ray Valencia
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/03/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Deming
County : Luna
State : New Mexico
Agency : Deming Police Department, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 3, 2021, the Deming Police Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security were involved in an operation in Deming, New Mexico, near 1st Street and 8th Street. During the investigation, an individual was shot and killed by law enforcement officers. His family stated that he was mentally ill and known to carry toy guns and while he had a gun, he did not raise it at police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/suspect-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-deming/

Rolando Pinto-Mendez
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/03/2021
Location : South San Antonio Avenue and Philadelphia Street
City : Pomona
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Pomona Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 3, 2021, at approximately 3:51 p.m., Pomona Police Department officers attempted to stop a 1990 maroon Honda Accord for a vehicle code violation near San Antonio Avenue and Ninth Street. The driver, later identified as 22-year-old Eli Richard Machado Lopez, did not stop. Po.lice escalated a chase that reached speeds of up to 106 mph.
Police claim they "called off the chase" just before the driver collided with a Nissan Maxima at the intersection of South San Antonio Avenue and Philadelphia Street. The impact was severe, w.ith Pinto-Mendez sustaining fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the crash site.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident. Pinto-Mendez's father suffered a heart attack upon learning of his son's death.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-sentenced-to-20-years-to-life-for-pomona-pursuit-crash-that-killed-innocent-driver/
• https://kfiam640.iheart.com/featured/la-local-news/content/2024-05-28-ex-con-sentenced-for-deadly-crash-in-pomona/
• https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/pomona-pursuit-crash-rolando-pinto-vigil/
• https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/driver-murder-arrest-crash-pomona-traffic-stop/2518847/

Anthony Andrew Renuart
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/03/2021
Location : 3147 Canady Mill Rd.
City : Franklinton
County : Granville
State : North Carolina
Agency : North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 3, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and deputies from the Granville County Sheriff's Office arrived at 3147 Canady Mill Rd. in Franklinton, North Carolina, to serve an arrest warrant for 52-year-old Anthony Andrew Renuart. The charges against Renuart included first-degree statutory sex offense, four counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, and disseminating obscenities to a minor. The search warrant pertained to the production of child pornography.
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Upon their arrival, Renuart, who was armed, retreated into the residence. At approximately 11:00 a.m., he emerged from the house armed with a long gun. An SBI agent opened fire, fatally wounding Renuart.
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation into the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 1
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/sbi-identifies-agent-suspect-involved-in-deadly-granville-county-shooting/
https://www.wral.com/story/neighbors-shocked-and-appalled-after-finding-out-granville-county-man-was-sex-crimes-suspect/19509885/

Nicholas Pingel
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/03/2021
Location : Forest View Road and County H
City : Kewaskum
County : Washington
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Washington County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 3, 2021, around 2:56 p.m., a neighbor called 911 to report hearing gunshots. The neighbor stated the shooter was walking toward his or her home. When deputies arrived, an exchange of gunfire occurred, and the man fled. Police later found Nicholas Pingel dead from a gunshot wound. Pingel had killed two individuals, 72-year-old Ray Engelking and 77-year-old Carl Halvorsen, who were unknown to him. Deputies involved in the incident were not identified in the reports.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wisn.com/article/shooter-in-kewaskum-crime-spree-identified/35463289

David Lee Huber
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Sunrise
County : Broward
State : Florida
Agency : U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Two FBI agents, Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger, were killed and three others wounded when they arrived to execute a search warrant at an apartment in connection with a child pornography case. David Lee Huber reportedly shot and killed himself following the attack.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities, 3 injuries
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ky3.com/2021/02/02/police-fbi-agents-wounded-in-shooting-in-south-florida/

Wayne Keith "Weezie" Smith Jr.
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : Ray Blackley Road
City : Inman
County : Spartanburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : Polk County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 2, 2021, a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a car for a traffic violation. Wayne Keith "Weezie" Smith Jr. reportedly fled when the deputy activated his emergency lights. The deputy pursued at speeds reaching 90 mph. The pursuit ended when Smith’s vehicle ran off the left side of the road and struck a tree, resulting in his death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tryondailybulletin.com/2021/02/16/further-details-on-chase-and-death/?utm_
https://www.wyff4.com/article/driver-killed-in-wreck-on-ray-blackley-road-in-spartanburg-county-while-attempting-to-evade-police-troopers-say/35401035?utm_

Tavius Monta Carroll
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : NC-11 & NC-903
City : Kenansville
County : Duplin
State : North Carolina
Agency : North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Drowned
Event : Drowned during police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 2, 2021, a trooper from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol attempted to stop a driver for speeding. The driver did not stop, and police escalated the pursuit through Kenansville on NC-24, eventually turning onto NC-11. At the intersection of NC-11 and NC-903, during the chase, the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, drove across NC-903, struck a fence, and entered a pond, where the vehicle quickly became submerged in approximately 15 feet of water.
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One occupant was rescued, while four otherswere pronounced dead at the scene.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 4 fatalities
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://wcti12.com/news/local/crews-responding-to-submerged-vehicle-along-duplin-county-roadway
• https://www.wnct.com/local-news/duplin-co-officials-respond-after-chase-leaves-vehicle-overturned-in-pond/
• https://speedlux.com/four-young-people-die-high-speed-car-chase-north-carolina/

Jordan Nicole Southers
Age :20
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : NC-11 & NC-903
City : Kenansville
County : Duplin
State : North Carolina
Agency : North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Drowned
Event : Drowned during police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 2, 2021, a trooper from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol attempted to stop a driver for speeding. The driver did not stop, and police escalated the pursuit through Kenansville on NC-24, eventually turning onto NC-11. At the intersection of NC-11 and NC-903, during the chase, the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, drove across NC-903, struck a fence, and entered a pond, where the vehicle quickly became submerged in approximately 15 feet of water.
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One occupant was rescued, while four others were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 4 fatalities
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SOURCE LINKS :
• https://wcti12.com/news/local/crews-responding-to-submerged-vehicle-along-duplin-county-roadway
• https://www.wnct.com/local-news/duplin-co-officials-respond-after-chase-leaves-vehicle-overturned-in-pond/
• https://speedlux.com/four-young-people-die-high-speed-car-chase-north-carolina/

Geavon Lamont Myles
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : NC-11 & NC-903
City : Kenansville
County : Duplin
State : North Carolina
Agency : North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Drowned
Event : Drowned during police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 2, 2021, a trooper from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol attempted to stop a driver for speeding. The driver did not stop, and police escalated the pursuit through Kenansville on NC-24, eventually turning onto NC-11. At the intersection of NC-11 and NC-903, during the chase, the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, drove across NC-903, struck a fence, and entered a pond, where the vehicle quickly became submerged in approximately 15 feet of water.
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One occupant was rescued, while four otherswere pronounced dead at the scene.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 4 fatalities
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SOURCE LINKS :
• https://wcti12.com/news/local/crews-responding-to-submerged-vehicle-along-duplin-county-roadway
• https://www.wnct.com/local-news/duplin-co-officials-respond-after-chase-leaves-vehicle-overturned-in-pond/
• https://speedlux.com/four-young-people-die-high-speed-car-chase-north-carolina/

Amanda Serrano-Garcia
Age :19
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : NC-11 & NC-903
City : Kenansville
County : Duplin
State : North Carolina
Agency : North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Drowned
Event : Drowned during police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 2, 2021, a trooper from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol attempted to stop a driver for speeding. The driver did not stop, and police escalated the pursuit through Kenansville on NC-24, eventually turning onto NC-11. At the intersection of NC-11 and NC-903, during the chase, the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, drove across NC-903, struck a fence, and entered a pond, where the vehicle quickly became submerged in approximately 15 feet of water.
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One occupant was rescued, while four otherswere pronounced dead at the scene.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 4 fatalities
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SOURCE LINKS :
• https://wcti12.com/news/local/crews-responding-to-submerged-vehicle-along-duplin-county-roadway
• https://www.wnct.com/local-news/duplin-co-officials-respond-after-chase-leaves-vehicle-overturned-in-pond/
• https://speedlux.com/four-young-people-die-high-speed-car-chase-north-carolina/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : 13th Street and 30th Avenue
City : Meridian
County : Lauderdale
State : Mississippi
Agency : Meridian Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 2, 2021, a man drove away from police after allegedly attempting to burglarize a home. The chase, involving several law enforcement agencies, concluded near the intersection of 13th Street and 30th Avenue in Meridian. The man, reportedly armed with a knife, allegedly attacked an officer. 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.wapt.com/article/meridian-police-investigating-after-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/35399499
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/mississippi-police-officers-killed-armed-burglary-suspect-police-mississippi-meridian-officer-ap-b1796700.html
https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2203406
https://www.wtok.com/2021/02/02/meridian-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/02/02/meridian-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/

David Lee Huber
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : 10000 Reflections Blvd W
City : Sunrise
County : Broward
State : Florida
Agency : U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
David Lee Huber, 55, was wanted in a child pornography case. When FBI agents arrived to execute a search warrant at his apartment located at 10000 Reflections Boulevard West in Sunrise, Florida, Huber opened fire, killing two agents, Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger, and wounding three others. Huber reportedly shot and killed himself during the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 Fatalities (including Huber), 3 Injuries
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ky3.com/2021/02/02/police-fbi-agents-wounded-in-shooting-in-south-florida/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/01/2021
Location : Virginia St NE & Lomas Blvd NE
City : Albuquerque
County : Bernalillo
State : New Mexico
Agency : Albuquerque Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 1, 2021, around noon, Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex. Officers pursued a man from the incident in a high-speed chase through the city. The pursuit ended near Virginia Street NE and Lomas Boulevard NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The individual reportedly shot and killed himself at the conclusion of the chase.
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/one-injured-in-ne-albuquerque-apartment-shooting/
2. https://www.krqe.com/news/man-leads-albuquerque-police-on-chase-before-killing-self/
3. https://www.krqe.com/video/driver-leads-police-on-chase-commits-suicide/4414502/

Richard Fenton Thomas
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/01/2021
Location : 17000 block Countyline Church Road
City : Ruther Glen
County : McCurtain
State : Virginia
Agency : Caroline County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
About 5 p.m., someone called 911 after noticing an unconscious man in the driver's seat of a vehicle stopped in the road. The driver, identified as Richard Fenton Thomas, woke up when deputies arrived. During the ensuing confrontation, deputies shot and killed him. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.
SOURCE LINKS :

Terry L. Carson
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/01/2021
Location : 15745 Illinois Avenue
City : Hayward
County : Sawyer
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Hayward Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 1, 2021, around 8:30 p.m., police responded to a call reporting that a man had broken into a home in Hayward and held the caller hostage. The hostage managed to escape and contacted the police. Authorities arrived at the scene and attempted to get the suspect, Terry L. Carson, to come out. Carson refused to comply, and a long standoff ensued. After a period of silence, police used a robot with a camera to check on Carson and discovered that he had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
SOURCE LINKS :

Kevin Hayes
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/01/2021
Location : 1100 US-180
City : Snyder
County : Scurry
State : Texas
Agency : Snyder Police Department, Scurry County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 1, 2021, around 6:45 p.m., Snyder Police Department officers and Scurry County Sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance at the Rip Griffin Travel Center truck stop located at 1100 US-180 in Snyder, Texas. Upon arrival, they encountered 57-year-old Kevin Hayes of Arkansas, who was armed with a firearm. Officers instructed Hayes to drop his weapon; however, he reportedly opened fire on the officers. In response, the officers returned fire, fatally wounding Hayes.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://ktxs.com/news/local/dps-identifies-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-snyder

Ezekial Meza
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/31/2021
Location : 1000 block Atrisco Road SW
City : Albuquerque
County : Bernalillo
State : New Mexico
Agency : Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 31, 2021, deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a fight involving gunfire in the 1000 block of Atrisco Road SW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Deputies, who were in the vicinity at the time, encountered a man, later identified as 41-year-old Ezekial Meza, while en route to the scene. Meza reportedly attempted to flee, leading to a confrontation during which deputies opened fire and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/bernalillo-county-deputy-involved-shooting-on-atrisco-road/
• https://www.abqjournal.com/news/bernalillo-county-sheriffs-office-shooting-involving-fight-call.html
• https://www.koat.com/article/man-fatally-shot-by-bernalillo-county-deputies-during-response-to-fight/36452018

Keith Scales
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/31/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Carmel
County : Hamilton
State : Indiana
Agency : Carmel Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 31, 2021, Carmel Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at 441 W Main Street in Carmel, Indiana. A person, later identified as Keith Scales, 60, had reportedly threatened suicide and was firing shots from inside a residence shortly before noon. Upon arrival, officers observed gunfire coming from the home's windows and doors and began evacuating nearby residents. During the incident, Scales shot at several vehicles, including a police vehicle. When Scales allegedly raised a high-powered rifle toward the officers, they shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :

Franklin Gray
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/31/2021
Location : 1700 block Lavender Road
City : Broken Bow
County : McCurtain
State : Oklahoma
Agency : McCurtain County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 31, 2021, at approximately 5:20 p.m., the McCurtain County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic assault report involving Franklin Gray, a 39-year-old male. Gray was allegedly restraining his mother on a couch, causing her breathing difficulties. When deputies arrived at the residence in the 1700 block of Lavender Road in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, they encountered Gray outside the home and attempted to arrest him. During the altercation, Gray reportedly tried to take a deputy's firearm, resulting in the weapon discharging. Deputies deployed a taser in an effort to subdue Gray but were unsuccessful. The confrontation escalated, and at least one deputy opened fire, fatally shooting Gray.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating the incident. The findings will be reviewed by the District Attorney's Office to determine the appropriateness of the deputies' actions.
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SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://kfor.com/news/osbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-mccurtain-county/?utm_
2. https://kfor.com/news/osbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-mccurtain-county/?utm_

Shawn Antoine Crenshaw Jr.
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/30/2021
Location : East 110th Street and St. Clair Avenue
City : Cleveland
County : Cuyahoga
State : Ohio
Agency : East Cleveland Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 30, 2021, at approximately 12:35 a.m., East Cleveland police officers initiated a vehicle pursuit as part of a drug investigation. The chase concluded near East 110th Street and St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland when the fleeing vehicle collided with a utility pole and caught fire. The passenger, Shawn Antoine Crenshaw Jr., 27, was unable to be rescued and died from injuries sustained in the crash.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox8.com/news/i-team/i-team-another-east-cleveland-police-chase-ends-in-a-crash-sending-several-to-the-hospital/
https://fox8.com/news/east-cleveland-police-take-3-into-custody-following-another-vehicle-chase-crash/

Scott Michael Jordon
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/29/2021
Location : US-2 & MN-194
City : Saginaw
County : St. Louis
State : Minnesota
Agency : St. Louis County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 29, 2021, officers from the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to a car-jacking at gunpoint near the Pike Lake Super One grocery store in Saginaw, Minnesota where Scott Michael Jordon had allegedly forced a woman and her 16-year-old son from their vehicle. After they were safely out of the car, officers followed. They engaged in a shootout. Jordon was found dead. Police stated that he died 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.fox21online.com/2021/06/18/st-louis-county-attorney-use-of-deadly-force-justified-in-saginaw-officer-involved-shooting/
• https://www.fox21online.com/2021/01/30/update-man-died-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-not-officer-gunfire-in-shooting-in-saginaw-friday-bca-says/https://www.fox21online.com/2021/06/18/st-louis-county-attorney-use-of-deadly-force-justified-in-saginaw-officer-involved-shooting/

Valentin Gonzalez De La Cruz
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/29/2021
Location : 1000 Remount Road
City : North Charleston
County : Charleston
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Port Authority Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 2:20 a.m. on January 29, 2021, Valentin Gonzalez De La Cruz, the driver of a GMC Sierra, drove through the gate at the North Charleston Terminal. The South Carolina Port Authority Police Department initiated a chase and collided with the vehicle of Gonzalez De La Cruz, killing him.
SOURCE LINKS :

Chase Coats
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/29/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Unknown
County : Baylor
State : Texas
Agency : Baylor County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 29, 2021, Baylor County Sheriff's deputies attempted to arrest 34-year-old Chase Coats, who was wanted in Lubbock County for the alleged murder of his father, 56-year-old Russell Coats. Upon locating Chase Coats, he reportedly opened fire on the deputies, who returned fire, resulting in his death.
SOURCE LINKS :

Roger D. Hipskind
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/28/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Wabash
County : Wabash
State : Indiana
Agency : Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office, Wabash County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during warrant service
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 28, 2021, around 5:45 p.m., officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office and Wabash County Sheriff's Office were serving a search warrant as part of a criminal investigation at 63 East Main Street in Wabash, Indiana. During the operation, police shot and killed Roger D. Hipskind, 37. Specific details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting were withheld by police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.grandstaff-hentgen.com/obituary/roger-hipskind?utm_

Sheldon R. Streicher
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/28/2021
Location : Clements Road and NY-149
City : Fort Ann
County : Washington
State : New York
Agency : Hudson Falls Police Department, Washington County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 28, 2021, at approximately 3:49 p.m., police received a report of an armed robbery in Hudson Falls, New York. Officers identified a vehicle matching the suspect's description and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, later identified as Sheldon R. Streicher, 38, fled the scene, initiating a pursuit. Hudson Falls Police, Washington County sheriff's deputies, and New York State Police pursued Streicher through Hudson Falls, Kingsbury, and into Fort Ann. The vehicle came to a stop on Clements Road near NY-149. As officers approached the vehicle, Streicher reportedly shot and killed himself inside.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
1 Fatality (Sheldon R. Streicher)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/hudson-falls-man-kills-himself-after-police-pursuit/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/27/2021
Location : 1500 block Old Iowa Park Road
City : Wichita Falls
County : Wichita
State : Texas
Agency : Wichita County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A vehicle fled a high-speed traffic stop. The deputy escalated to chase in Wichita Falls, reaching speeds up to 100 miles per hour. The chase lasted until the vehicle eventually left the road, crashed into a brushy area at the 1500 block of Old Iowa Park Road, and burst into flames.
TOTAL FATALITIES: Two fatalities (Charles Wayne McManus and an unidentified female passenger).
SOURCE LINKS :

Charles Wayne McManus
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/27/2021
Location : 1500 block Old Iowa Park Road
City : Wichita Falls
County : Wichita
State : Texas
Agency : Wichita County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A vehicle fled a high-speed traffic stop. The deputy escalated to chase in Wichita Falls, reaching speeds up to 100 miles per hour. The chase lasted until the vehicle eventually left the road, crashed into a brushy area at the 1500 block of Old Iowa Park Road, and burst into flames.
TOTAL FATALITIES: Two fatalities (Charles Wayne McManus and an unidentified female passenger).
SOURCE LINKS :

Erick Mejia
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/27/2021
Location : 2310 S.W. Military Drive Ste #2002
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 27, 2021, San Antonio police stopped Erick Mejia, 26, who was driving an 18-wheeler, for a traffic violation. Mejia fled on foot into South Park Mall and exited through Dick’s Sporting Goods, where he was confronted by officers. Police stated Mejia raised a firearm toward them, and officers opened fire, killing him.