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On December 21, 2024, around 11:15 p.m., a Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop an allegedly stolen vehicle driven by 48-year-old Timothy Douglas of Ponchatoula. Douglas did not stop. Police escalated a chase that ended at an apartment complex on South Baptist Road near U.S. Highway 190 in Hammond. After abandoning the vehicle at the apartment complex, Douglas fled on foot.
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Deputies chased him and fired a Taser at him, provoking a physical altercation. A deputy opened fire and killed Douglas. Police alleged that they found a gun "at the scene" but have so far not claimed that he had used it. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations is handling the investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:One fatality

1. https://www.kplctv.com/2024/12/22/detectives-investigating-deputy-involved-shooting-hammond/
2. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/louisiana-state-police-investigating-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-in-hammond/289-cbfeddf3-634b-4335-8cd7-2bed26bb57f5

On 12/21/2024, Monroeville Police Department officers initiated a pursuit after a vehicle failed to stop for a traffic violation. Police chased the vehicle into the intersection of Highway 21 and Highway 84, where it collided with another car. A 17-year-old male passenger was pronounced dead at the crash site. The driver and other occupants were injured and taken to hospitals. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

• https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/12/21/monroeville-police-chase-ends-crash-17-year-old-passenger-killed/
• https://www.al.com/news/2024/12/monroeville-police-chase-leads-to-fatal-crash.html
• https://www.wsfa.com/2024/12/21/17-year-old-killed-monroeville-police-pursuit/

On December 21, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., deputies at the Cobb County Jail in Marietta, Georgia, discovered 39-year-old inmate Clara Palmer unresponsive in her cell. She was transported to WellstarKennestone Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:17 p.m. Palmer had been incarcerated since December 11, 2024, following her arrest by Marietta police on charges including charges of weapons, methamphetamine, stolen property.
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Her cause of death is unknown or was not disclosed by authorities. The Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office is conducting an autopsy, and the Cobb County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Clara Palmer)

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/female-inmates-death-cobb-county-jail-under-investigation

https://eastcobbnews.com/female-detainee-at-cobb-adult-detention-center-dies/

On December 21, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Erwin Police Department officers responded to a report of a barking dog at a residence in the 600 block of Maple Avenue in Erwin, Tennessee. Upon approaching the front door and knocking, officers reportedly heard the sound of a shotgun being racked before the door opened. Officers commanded the individual, identified as 51-year-old Grady Evan McIntosh, to put the gun down. For reasons under investigation, the situation escalated, resulting in at least two officers discharging their firearms, striking McIntosh. He was transported to a hospital in Johnson City, where he was pronounced dead. No law enforcement officers were injured in the incident. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is conducting an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

https://www.wjhl.com/news/crime/tbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-erwin-2/
https://tbinewsroom.com/2024/12/21/tbi-agents-investigating-erwin-officer-involved-shooting/

On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Service's Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), in collaboration with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, attempted to serve a warrant for felonious assault at an apartment complex on Bellcreek Lane in Trotwood, Ohio. Upon arrival, the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Leo Lucas, fired at the officers, striking one in the leg. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A standoff ensued, during which law enforcement deployed concussion grenades and distraction devices. After several hours, Lucas was found deceased inside the apartment from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers discharged their weapons during the incident. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office later confirmed Lucas's identity.

https://www.whio.com/news/local/barricade-person-prompts-large-police-presence-local-apartment-complex/JBNGUQNNKVBRTMOEZH2Q6MSFBI/

On December 20, 2024, deputies from the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office in Florida responded to an incident involving a man. Police have not explained further. During the encounter, deputies shot and killed him. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.

https://www.facebook.com/GilchristCountySheriffsOffice/posts/pfbid02HaJw4fgxrLDgvY7qqp16jRcAPGGMcZSRx28oQaihSfFNTH99jpzoah9uYK11N8jUl

On December 20, 2024, Houston Police Department officers located a stolen black Kia Sorento near Westheimer Road. The vehicle, reported stolen from Fort Worth, Texas, did not stop. Houston PD escalated a chase that ended in the 400 block of Jensen Drive when the SUV crashed into a guardrail near Buffalo Bayou.
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Four male occupants, aged between 19 and 20, exited the vehicle. Two were arrested while two jumped into Buffalo Bayou. One was rescued from the water and transported to the hospital in critical condition, with survival unknown. The second was found deceased from drowning in the bayou.
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The Houston Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and the individual's death.

https://abc13.com/post/suspect-found-dead-buffalo-bayou-after-lengthy-police-chase-came-end-downtown/15681679/
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/police/2024/12/20/509399/man-discovered-dead-in-buffalo-bayou-after-attempting-to-flee-from-houston-officers-police-said/
https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/police-chase-buffalo-bayou-jensen-houston-texas/285-caa66eef-473c-4e21-8018-8ee604fc9988
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/12/20/search-underway-for-suspect-who-fled-into-buffalo-bayou-after-police-chase/

On December 20, 2024, deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a man firing a gun in the 5000 block of Fair Oaks Boulevard. Upon arrival, deputies established a perimeter around the residence. The individual locked himself inside. Police escalated a standoff. After several hours, deputies forcibly entered the residence and found the man deceased from a gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.

1. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/sacramento-deputies-in-standoff-with-man-who-has-been-firing-his-gun-officials-say/ar-AA1mMt84

On December 20, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., officers from the Livingston Police Department responded to a report of an active shooter at a manufacturing plant in the 1000 block of Industrial Drive, Livingston, Tennessee. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male who was reportedly armed with a firearm.
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Police escalated the standoff and shot and killed the man. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

1. https://www.wvlt.tv/2024/12/20/tn-plant-shooting-suspect-found-dead-after-standoff-i-40/
2. https://www.wsmv.com/2024/12/20/deceased-gunman-identified-after-livingston-plant-shooting/

On December 20, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., deputies from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from a man reporting that he had been kidnapped and sexually assaulted at a residence in the 7300 block of Tottenham Drive, White Plains, Maryland. Upon arrival, deputies observed a masked individual inside the home. Despite repeated commands to surrender, the individual exited into an open garage, refused to comply with officers' commands, claimed to be armed, and assumed a shooting stance. In response, three deputies discharged their firearms, striking the individual. Deputies administered medical aid until emergency medical services arrived. The individual was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The decedent was later identified as 30-year-old Jordan Proctor of White Plains, Maryland. The 911 call was traced back to Proctor's cell phone, and no other individuals were found in the residence. The incident was captured on multiple body-worn cameras. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division is leading the investigation, with the Charles County Sheriff's Office conducting an administrative review.

• https://www.somdnews.com/independent/news/local/white-plains-officer-involved-shooting-turns-deadly-officers-on-leave/article_33863850-bfa3-11ef-a64b-b7bf29084e49.html
• https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/police/police-investigate-shooting-involving-officers-charles-county/65-8f43ec0a-f271-4889-97d8-006a79db6781

On December 20, 2024, Marshall Police Department and the Texas Rangers shot and killed someone under unknown circumstances. The Texas Rangers are investigating.

• https://www.ksla.com/2024/12/20/officer-involved-shooting-occurs-marshall-texas/

On 12/20/2024, Oklahoma City Police Department officers responded to a disturbance involving a man on Bayberry Drive near N. Rockwell Ave. and W. Hefner Rd. Upon arrival, the man allegedly ambushed police. Police engaged in a shootout during which the man was pronounced dead. A teenager was also killed. A second teenager and an officer were injured and survived.

• https://www.news9.com/story/6765cce1b5ff9473455ecd2f/1-dead-as-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting

On December 20, 2024, in La Belle, Missouri, 33-year-old Chadwick Kelly was fatally shot by law enforcement officers. Kelly, who was wanted by police, was located inside a residence where he had locked himself in. Police made forcible entry, causing a confrontation during which Kelly was shot and killed. Police have not claimed that he was armed.
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Total Fatalities: One fatality

1. https://khqa.com/news/local/fugitive-fatally-shot-at-end-of-hours-long-standoff-in-la-belle

On December 20, 2024, authorities identified a man who died by apparent suicide during a standoff in Carson, California. The incident began when deputies responded to a call about a man with a gun inside a residence. The man barricaded himself inside, leading to a standoff that lasted several hours. During the standoff, negotiators attempted to communicate with the man, but he was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and the incident is under investigation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8_zUGtQQuU

On December 20, 2024, at approximately 1:14 p.m., officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 6600 block of Bayberry Drive in northwest Oklahoma City. Upon arrival, officers were met with gunfire by 43-year-old Jerry Yang.
During the exchange, two juveniles inside the home were struck by gunfire from Yang; one, 15-year-old Abel Her, died from his injuries, while the other is expected to recover. Officer Justin Van Brunt, a five-year veteran of the force, was also injured during the incident and is expected to recover.
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Yang, who had a history of domestic-related offenses and protective orders filed against him, turned the gun on himself, resulting in his death. The incident is under investigation by the Oklahoma City Police Department.
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Total Fatalities:
• 1 (Abel Her)
• 1 (Jerry Yang)

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/12/23/okc-shooting-injured-officer-and-juvenile-teen-killed-is-identified/77179108007/

On December 19, 2024, Peter Hodge, a 50-year-old security guard at the Dior store in San Francisco's Union Square, was involved in a hit-and-run incident. Hodge reportedly pursued a delivery bicyclist who had allegedly scraped his vehicle. During the chase, Hodge's SUV mounted the sidewalk, striking two bystanders near the intersection of Kearny and Post Streets; both sustained injuries but are expected to recover. Hodge then collided with the bicyclist. He fled the scene and was later located by officers outside the Dior store at Grant and Post Streets. During an attempted arrest, an officer opened fire, striking Hodge. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is conducting the self-investigation into this fatal shooting.

https://abc7news.com/post/sfpd-shoot-kill-armed-man-union-square-after-pedestrian-bycliclist-hit-run/15681628/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sfpd-shoot-kill-armed-man-150627463.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/san-francisco-police-shoot-kill-155322007.html

On December 19, 2024, Raritan Township Police officers attempted to stop a 19-year-old male driver for a traffic violation on Route 202 in Raritan Township, New Jersey. The driver fled, leading officers on a high-speed pursuit. Police claim they terminated the chase due to safety concerns. Shortly thereafter, the driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed, resulting in his death. The exact duration between the termination of the pursuit and the crash has not been disclosed. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident.

https://www.nj.com/hunterdon/2024/12/nj-driver-killed-in-crash-was-being-chased-by-cops-minutes-earlier-officials-say.html

On December 19, 2024, officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to reports of shots fired in the 900 block of South Kiel Avenue on the city's west side. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man who fled on foot.
During the pursuit, the man reportedly fired at officers. Police opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition, and his current status is unknown.
The IMPD Critical Incident Response Team is conducting an investigation into the shooting.

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/impd-reports-officer-involved-shooting-on-west-side-of-indianapolis/531-9922ad02-ad36-42f0-b62f-e2880540a892
https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/impd-involved-in-shooting-on-indys-west-side/
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/impd-investigating-shooting-involving-officers-on-indys-west-side
https://cbs4indy.com/news/indycrime/impd-officer-involved-shooting-on-near-west-side/
https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/police-shooting-in-indianapolis-residential-area-leaves-no-officers-hurt/

On December 19, 2024, deputies from the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting an aggravated battery with a weapon near Snake River Canyon, north of Filer, Idaho. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a man involved in the incident.
During the confrontation, a deputy opened fire, striking the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two individuals involved in the initial battery were found at the location and transported to St. Luke's Medical Center. One of the victims sustained serious injuries.
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The Critical Incident Task Force, led by the Twin Falls Police Department, is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.

https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/few-details-yet-in-sheriffs-office-shooting-that-resulted-in-death-of-assault-suspect-near-filer
https://www.kmvt.com/2024/12/20/twin-falls-police-investigate-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/

On December 19, 2024, High Point Police officers responded to a call at the McDonald's on Mall Loop Road regarding a man armed with a knife. Upon arrival, officers encountered 50-year-old Najeem A. Jordan inside the establishment. During the confrontation, officers opened fire, fatally wounding Jordan. He was transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, where he died from his injuries later that night.
Following the incident, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) began an inquiry into the use of force. The two officers involved have been placed on administrative duty pending the investigation’s outcome.

1. https://abc45.com/news/local/high-point-man-identified-in-fatal-police-involved-shooting
2. https://www.wfdd.org/story/suicidal-man-shot-high-point-police-has-died-his-injuries
3. https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-high-point/83-916287be-f0ca-4e46-b379-c873095c6f0e
4. https://abc45.com/news/local/police-involved-shooting-in-response-to-man-with-knife-fatal-shooting-under-investigation

On December 19, 2024, Uvalde County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence in Sabinal, Texas. Upon arrival, they encountered 38-year-old Alejandro Garcia, who had locked himself inside the home. Police negotiators were unsuccessful in establishing communication with Garcia. Garcia reportedly fired at officers, and officers opened fire and killed him.
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Following the incident, the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the Texas Rangers would lead the investigation into the use of force.

1. https://www.uvaldeleadernews.com/articles/standoff-in-sabinal-ends-in-mans-death/

On December 19, 2024, U.S. Marshals located 28-year-old William Abney, a suspect in the December 17, 2024, murder of Nicholas R. Mizikar, at a residence in the 2600 block of Saratoga Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. As officers approached, Abney produced a firearm and shot himself. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Abney was wanted in connection with the shooting death of Mizikar, who was found with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in the driveway of a home on Saratoga Avenue.

https://hoodline.com/2024/12/suspect-in-old-brooklyn-neighborhood-homicide-dies-by-suicide-during-confrontation-with-u-s-marshals-in-cleveland/

On 12/19/2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies from the Greene County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle near Highway 412 and Highway 49 in Paragould, Arkansas. Officers encountered a man with a gun. The man allegedly moved toward a deputy. Officers opened fire, killing him.
The Arkansas State Police is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.kark.com/crime/authorities-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-greene-county/
 

On December 19, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers from the High Point Police Department responded to reports of a man acting erratically inside a McDonald's at North Main Street in High Point, North Carolina. Upon arrival, officers encountered 53-year-old Michael Anthony Smith inside the restaurant.
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Officers opened fire, shooting and killing Smith. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
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Total Fatalities: One fatality

1. https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/nc-man-fatally-shot-by-police-at-mcdonalds-identified-police-say/
2. https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/high-point/man-shot-killed-by-high-point-police-after-acting-erratically-in-mcdonalds/
 

On 12/19/2024, Gahanna Division of Police officers responded to a call regarding fraudulent credit card use at the Springhill Suites hotel in Gahanna, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male individual who exited the hotel through a back window. The individual was armed with a handgun and refused to comply with multiple commands to drop the weapon. The individual placed the gun to his own head and then pointed it at officers. In response, four officers fired their weapons, fatally striking the individual. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/gahanna-police-release-bodycam-man-shot-killed/530-978009a3-c594-4cf1-bd39-e32201b74292
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/gahanna-police-shooting/530-04c0a990-dcc8-441b-ba7a-8026814fb40e
https://www.yahoo.com/news/body-camera-video-gahanna-police-000230695.html
 

Timothy Scott Towne, a 58-year-old White male from Cedar Rapids, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Linn County Jail around 3:45 p.m. on December 19, 2024. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead. Towne had been in custody since December 7, 2024, on drug charges. An autopsy has been ordered, and the incident is under investigation by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and the State Jail Inspector.

https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-authorities-identify-inmate-found-dead-in-his-county-jail-cell-timothy-scott-towne/63251159

A male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the 201 Poplar jail in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 19, 2024. He was later pronounced dead. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/12/19/man-dead-after-being-found-unresponsive-jail-cell-201-poplar/

Peter Francis Hodge Jr., a former Connecticut police dispatcher, was involved in a series of hit-and-run incidents in San Francisco's Union Square area. He allegedly drove onto sidewalks, striking two pedestrians—a woman and a girl—causing non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly thereafter, he struck a bicyclist, who managed to escape without serious harm. Hours later, police located Hodge near the Dior store on Post Street. During the confrontation, Hodge, dressed in his security uniform, ignored commands and eventually raised a handgun, prompting six officers to open fire, resulting in his death. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The San Francisco Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality (suspect), 2 Injuries (pedestrians)

https://www.ctinsider.com/journalinquirer/article/san-francisco-police-shooting-peter-hodge-ct-20011227.php
https://dailyvoice.com/ct/west-hartford/former-ct-dispatcher-killed-in-police-involved-shooting-after-hit-run-rampage-video/
 

On December 19, 2024, Roxboro Police Department officers initiated a pursuit of an allegedly stolen 1999 Buick. The pursuit reached speeds of 60 mph in a 20-mph zone. The driver ran a red light at the intersection of South Main Street and Madison Boulevard, leading to a four-vehicle collision involving a passenger truck and two other vehicles. Several individuals sustained serious injuries, including 16-year-old passenger Branden McCain, who was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries on December 28, 2024. The incident is under investigation by the Roxboro Police Department.

https://abc11.com/post/branden-mccain-16-year-old-dead-after-being-critically-injured-roxboro-chase-involving-stolen-car/15728184/

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers from the Boca Raton Police Department responded to an incident near the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street. During this encounter, Officer Michael Super opened fire, killing Morey Clemmons, who was believed to have been unarmed. The circumstances of the killing remain unclear.

Clemmons was known to be experiencing homelessness at the time of the incident. His family described him as a "beautiful man" who struggled with housing instability for years. Clemmons had a history of being targeted by police for petty theft. In a prior incident, he was accused of allegedly throwing a glass bottle at an officer and charged with aggravated assault. Police had a warrant for his arrest related to this alleged incident when he was shot and killed.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is leading the investigation. Officer Michael Super has been placed on "Critical Incident Leave" pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Total Fatalities During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Updated: 01/02/2025

https://cbs12.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-in-boca-raton-police-department-closed-2nd-avenue-and-2nd-street-traffic-south-florida-news-december-18-2024

On December 18, 2024, Berwyn Police Department officers responded to reports of an armed man in the 1800 block of Home Avenue in Berwyn, Illinois. The man, identified as 24-year-old John R. Lyons, was believed to be involved in a triple homicide earlier that day in Mahomet, Illinois.
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Upon arrival, officers observed Lyons, who fled the scene, forcibly entering a nearby residence and fatally shooting two dogs. He then exited into a neighboring yard, where he fired at pursuing officers. Officers opened fire, killing Lyons.
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The Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/berwyn-police-shooting-man-shot-killed-officers-home-avenue-connected-mahomet-illinois-triple-homicide-officials-say/15677634/
https://apnews.com/article/af456a9455689ea9bbb7f76b42d6a590
https://countryherald.com/news/champaign-county-tragedy-three-dead-in-mahomet-after-riverside-drive-shooting/

On 12/18/2024, officers from the Gonzales Police Department responded to a residence in the 1000 block of St. Andrew Street in Gonzales, Texas, following reports of a man armed with a firearm who refused to surrender. The individual, identified as 46-year-old Jose Manuel Ruiz-Sanchez, was involved in a prolonged standoff with law enforcement.
After negotiations failed, officers entered the residence and engaged in a shootout with Ruiz-Sanchez, killing him in the home.
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The Texas Rangers are conducting an independent investigation into the incident, as per department policy.

https://gonzalesinquirer.com/stories/texas-rangers-investigating-shooting-death-of-gonzales-man-following-standoff,120347

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., officers from the Phoenix Police Department responded to a report of an armed individual inside a fast-food restaurant near 28th Avenue and Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. Upon arrival, officers established a perimeter around the restaurant and evacuated the patrons and employees. The individual remained inside the building.
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After several hours, officers entered the restaurant and found the man deceased from a gunshot wound.
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The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the incident.

1. https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/police-working-critical-incident-north-phoenix
2. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2024/12/18/1-dead-phoenix-police-shooting-thunderbird-31st-avenue/77071253007/
3. https://ktar.com/story/5639013/officers-shoot-suspect-phoenix-restaurant/
4. https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/large-police-presence-outside-gas-station-off-i-17-phoenix-police/75-d050af44-20df-4dfa-97dc-485ba3d39cde

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 11:55 AM, North Little Rock Police Department officers responded to a reported armed robbery at a Casey's gas station on Springhill Drive. Upon arrival, officers observed a man matching the description of the individual involved entering a wooded area near the 3200 block of Springhill Drive. Officers pursued the man into the woods, where an encounter ensued. Police opened fire and killed him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/dec/17/robbery-suspect-killed-in-north-little-rock/

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 2:46 AM, deputies from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 1100 block of Egret Lake Way in Viera, Florida. Deputies alleged that the man was uncooperative and made unspecified verbal threats. He exited the residence holding a gun. Officers opened fire and killed him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/brevard-county-deputy-involved-shooting-december-17-2024

On 12/17/2024, at approximately 5:00 PM, officers from the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 15000 block of Tonkel Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Upon arrival, officers encountered the man and engaged in some unknown confrontation with him. Police opened fire and killed him in his home.
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The Indiana State Police have been called in to conduct an independent investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.21alivenews.com/2024/12/17/man-dead-after-police-action-shooting-northwest-allen-county-home/

On 12/17/2024, an Apache Junction Police Department officer was en route to a call driving at an unknown speed when they crashed into a bystander at the intersection of Superstition Boulevard and Delaware Drive in Apache Junction, Arizona, killing the bystander. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:1 fatality
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Last updated: 12/19/2024

https://www.kold.com/2024/12/18/apache-junction-officer-was-way-call-before-deadly-crash/

On 12/17/2024, Baltimore County Police Department officers responded to a call about a previous shooting incident in the 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson, Maryland. During the encounter, officers opened fire and killed 26-year-old Charles Graham Jr. for unknown reasons. The Baltimore County Police Department is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:1 fatality
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Last updated: 12/19/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/shooting-fiery-crash-multiple-injuries-fatality-towson-baltimore-suburb/
 

On 12/17/2024, the Logan County Sheriff's Office responded to a call at a residence in the 600 block of Kenny Stratton Road in Russellville, Kentucky. During the encounter, a deputy shot and killed a 32-year-old man. The circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation. The Logan County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:1 fatality
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Last updated: 12/19/2024

https://www.wbko.com/2024/12/18/1-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-logan-county/

On December 17, 2024, Deputy Dustin Colbert, 41, of the New Madrid County Sheriff's Office, was involved in a fatal vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 61 near New Madrid, Missouri. Deputy Colbert was off-duty, traveling with his two daughters, ages 6 and 8, at unknown speed when his vehicle crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a vehicle driven by 17-year-old Nevaeh Ladiamond Debose. Tragically, all four individuals sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances leading to this tragic incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT:4 fatalities
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Last updated: 12/19/2024

https://www.kctv5.com/2024/12/18/off-duty-sheriffs-deputy-3-others-killed-crash/