Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/04/2021
Location : Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard
City : Atlanta
County : Fulton
State : Georgia
Agency : Georgia State Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/04/2021, an unidentified individual was riding in the same vehicle that fled a Georgia State Patrol traffic stop in northwest Atlanta; during the police chase the vehicle crashed on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, killing the second passenger.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/police-chase-ends-with-deadly-crash-joseph-lowery-boulevard
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/crash-leaves-2-dead-near-joseph-e-lowery-blvd/85-d10ff36b-4720-4eae-9938-8f0de8420200

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/04/2021
Location : 2260 Langley Avenue
City : Pensacola
County : Escambia
State : Florida
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 4, 2021, U.S. deputy marshals attempted to serve a warrant on a man who had two outstanding warrants for armed burglaries and felony firearm charges. As deputies approached the man, he allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot and killed himself.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://weartv.com/news/local/breaking-shooting-at-golden-corral-in-pensacola

John Kennedy Fitzgerald Bolden
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/03/2021
Location : I-94
City : Lake Station
County : Lake
State : Indiana
Agency : LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 12:52 p.m. on November 3, 2021, LaPorte County deputies initiated a pursuit of a reportedly stolen 2020 Infiniti QX60. The vehicle was traveling at high speeds and avoided stop sticks placed on the roadway. The chase continued into Lake County, where the Infiniti reportedly collided with a Porter County Sheriff's vehicle. The impact caused the driver, 23-year-old John Kennedy Fitzgerald Bolden, to lose control, resulting in the vehicle hitting a median wall and rolling over multiple times. The vehicle came to a stop on the opposite side of the median wall. Bolden and a passenger were ejected from the vehicle. Bolden was killed, and the passenger sustained injuries.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• 1 fatality (John Kennedy Fitzgerald Bolden)
• 1 injury (Passenger)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/driver-killed-passenger-injured-in-crash-following-chase-of-stolen-vehicle/article_4c80e750-67d7-5d3b-b94c-32a82b2dfb0c.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-stolen-vehicle-fatal-crash-st-1105-20211104-sj3obbt3hzgz7fhevlmcfpzg4u-story.html
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/laporte-county-police-chase-stolen-infiniti-crash/531-89f46f44-19b5-4875-91cb-3585d4eacdd4
https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-police-chase-stolen-vehicle-fatal-crash/11205598/

Gary Wayne Bressler Sr.
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/03/2021
Location : 800 block Chipman Ridge Road
City : Williamstown
County : Grant
State : Kentucky
Agency : Kentucky State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under unknown circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 1:45 a.m. on November 3, 2021, Kentucky State Police troopers responded to a 911 call at the 800 block of Chipman Ridge Road in Williamstown, Kentucky. Upon arrival, troopers encountered 48-year-old Gary Wayne Bressler Sr., who was reportedly in a mental health crisis. Bressler was holding a decorative samurai sword. Despite commands to drop the weapon, Bressler did not comply, leading to the troopers firing their weapons, fatally wounding him. The KSP Critical Incident Response Team is handling the investigation into the incident, and the identities of the involved officers have not been released.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/grant-county/family-raises-concerns-about-kentucky-state-police-investigation-into-trooper-involved-shooting
https://www.wcpo.com/news/region-northern-kentucky/family-still-seeking-answers-after-kentucky-state-police-trooper-shoots-kills-man
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/williamstown-shooting-kentucky-state-police-officer-involved-gary-bressler-lawsuit-family-sword/417-5c4918bb-70fd-45d9-8f5d-09815310c8d3
https://apnews.com/article/police-shootings-lawsuits-kentucky-ff0c9642db9e92f7b26d742e84c39e5a
https://nkytribune.com/2021/12/heather-bressler-watched-in-horror-as-husband-gary-was-shot-by-ksp-in-his-own-yard-she-wants-answers/

LeKenneth Q. Miller
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/03/2021
Location : 400 block Selma Street
City : Eau Claire
County : Eau Claire
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Eau Claire Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 3, 2021, Eau Claire Police responded to reports of a break-in at a residence where the man was allegedly armed with a knife. LeKenneth Q. Miller reportedly stabbed a woman inside the home. Upon arrival, officers confronted Miller and shot and killed him during the encounter.
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John Kennedy Fitzgerald Bolden
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/03/2021
Location : Interstate 94
City : Lake
County : Lake County
State : Indiana
Agency : LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department / Porter County Sheriff’s Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/03/2021, John Kennedy Fitzgerald Bolden was driving a stolen vehicle on I-94 when law enforcement attempted a traffic stop and initiated a chase; the pursuit continued into Lake County where the fleeing vehicle struck a Porter County Sheriff’s cruiser, then the median wall and rolled over, ejecting Bolden, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wndu.com/2021/11/04/driver-fleeing-police-killed-crash/
https://www.abc57.com/news/rollover-crash-in-laporte-county

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/03/2021
Location : I-80 and Exit 99
City : Rock Springs
County : Sweetwater
State : Wyoming
Agency : Wyoming Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 3, 2021, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper stopped a Chrysler van on I-80 near Green River. A second trooper arrived, and after speaking with the driver, the individual jumped back into the van and fled. Troopers pursued the vehicle at speeds exceeding 120 mph. The pursuit ended when the van collided with a commercial belly dump truck, killing the driver.
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Kody Marshall
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/02/2021
Location : 450 S Ave A
City : Aransas Pass
County : Nueces
State : Texas
Agency : Corpus Christi Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police said that Kody Marshall, who had been involved in a prior shooting, was then involved in a major accident on the Crosstown Expressway. Police said he immediately fled the accident. Police later found him near a high school, and he reportedly fired at officers. Police returned fire, killing Marshall.
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Johnny McGee
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/01/2021
Location : Downtown Court and East Main Street
City : Houma
County : Terrebonne
State : Louisiana
Agency : Houma Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 1, 2021, at approximately 4:11 p.m., the Houma Police Department responded to a disturbance call at Downtown Court and East Main Street in Houma, Louisiana. Upon arrival, the first officer encountered 36-year-old Johnny McGee, who reportedly charged at the officer while holding a screwdriver. The officer issued commands to stop and attempted to create distance; however, McGee continued to advance. A second officer arrived on the scene as McGee allegedly raised his arm with the screwdriver toward one of the officers, prompting an officer to discharge his service weapon. McGee was struck by gunfire and transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Family members later revealed that McGee had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the encounter.
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TOTAL FATALITIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Johnny McGee)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdsu.com/article/lsp-houma-police-involved-in-shooting/38128283
https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/man-killed-during-shooting-incident-with-houma-officers
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/lafourche-terrebonne/man-shot-by-houma-police-lsp-investigating/289-1c58a661-fd71-4969-a51a-b97c0d50ab2c
https://www.lobservateur.com/2021/11/02/louisiana-state-police-investigating-houma-police-department-officer-involved-shooting
https://wgno.com/news/crime/lsp-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-houma

Name Not Disclosed
Age :12
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/01/2021
Location : Roadway location not disclosed
City : South Gate
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Officer(s) : Ricardo Castro
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/2021, a 12-year-old boy was killed in South Gate after a high-speed crash involving an off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy. Authorities said Deputy Ricardo Castro was driving at a high rate of speed when his vehicle collided with another car, killing the child. Investigators determined Castro was not responding to a call at the time of the crash. He was later charged with murder and reckless driving in connection with the child’s death.
Prosecutors said Castro had been involved in several previous vehicle collisions before the South Gate crash. He had also received multiple traffic citations — including for speeding — during his time before the fatal crash. The prosecutor’s narrative and the fact that it was included in official comments suggests a pattern of risky driving and citations before the deadly collision. In 2024, Castro pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. The murder charge was dropped as part of the plea. He was sentenced to six years in state prison.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7.com/south-gate-crash-deputy-ricardo-castro-charged/11224573/
https://people.com/crime/la-sheriffs-deputy-charged-murder-crash-killed-12-year-old-boy/
https://www.local10.com/news/california/2021/11/los-angeles-county-deputy-charged-with-murder-after-fatal-crash/

Melkon Michaelidis
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/31/2021
Location : 13802 W. Victory Blvd.
City :
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department
Officer(s) : Bryan Morales, Edgar Benavides, Francesca Mattamira, Ashley Castillo, Daniel McComas
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/31/2021, Los Angeles police responded to calls about a man slashing car tires and acting erratically near West Victory Boulevard. Officers located Melkon Michaelidis armed with two knives. Police repeatedly ordered him to drop the knives as he walked toward them. He refused and continued toward officers while holding the blades. Officers then opened fire, using both less-lethal rounds and live ammunition, and shot Michaelidis, killing him at the scene. The Los Angeles County District Attorney reviewed the shooting and concluded the lead officer acted in lawful self-defense of another person based on the totality of the circumstances, including Michaelidis’ actions toward others prior to police arrival.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://da.lacounty.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/JSID-OIS-01-24-24-Michaelidis.pdf

Glenn William Custer
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/31/2021
Location : 100 block Gilberg Lane
City : West Hanover Township
County : Dauphin
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 31, 2021, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a call at approximately 5:11 p.m. in the 100 block of Gilberg Lane, West Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, troopers encountered Glenn William Custer, a 59-year-old white male, who was behaving erratically and armed with a knife. Custer reportedly refused commands to drop the weapon and began moving toward occupied residences. He then walked back toward the residence where the incident began and approached a trooper. In response, the trooper opened fire, fatally shooting Custer. The Pennsylvania State Police are handling the case and internal self investigation.
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Joseph Shane Endicott
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/30/2021
Location : 1523 S. Kentucky Avenue
City :
County : Jasper
State : Missouri
Agency : Joplin Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/30/2021, Joplin police responded to a report of an assault involving an armed man at a residence on South Kentucky Avenue. Officers arrived at the location and shot Joseph Shane Endicott, killing him at the scene. Police have released limited information about the circumstances of the shooting and stated that the incident remained under investigation at the time of reporting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ky3.com/2021/11/01/police-kill-man-domestic-dispute-call-joplin-mo/

Joseph Shane Endicott
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/30/2021
Location : 1523 S. Kentucky Avenue
City :
County : Jasper
State : Missouri
Agency : Joplin Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/30/2021, Joplin police responded to a report of an assault involving an armed man at a residence on South Kentucky Avenue. Officers arrived at the location and shot Joseph Shane Endicott, killing him at the scene. Police have released limited information about the circumstances of the shooting and stated that the incident remained under investigation at the time of reporting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ky3.com/2021/11/01/police-kill-man-domestic-dispute-call-joplin-mo/

Matthew James Riggs
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/30/2021
Location : 1001 block Cottage Stone Ln NE
City : Cleveland
County : Bradley
State : Tennessee
Agency : Cleveland Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 30, 2021, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Cleveland officers received a report that 50-year-old Matthew James Riggs was threatening to harm himself and was armed with a weapon. Officers located Riggs' vehicle in the 1000 block of Cottage Stone Lane and initiated a traffic stop. During the encounter, officers allegedly heard a gunshot. Police open fire killing Riggs. It remains unconfirmed, whether he fired any shots or not. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) conducted an independent investigation into the circumstances leading to the shooting. The officer involved has not been publicly named.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://tbinewsroom.com/2021/10/30/tbi-agents-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-cleveland/?utm_
https://www.wkrn.com/news/man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-cleveland-tn/

Christopher Zike
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/29/2021
Location : Interstate 93
City : Suffolk
County : Massachusetts
State : Massachusetts
Agency : Massachusetts State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/29/2021, an off-duty Massachusetts State Police trooper drove a vehicle on Interstate 93 in Boston while intoxicated. The trooper struck a highway median and came to a stop in the roadway. Christopher Zike, who was riding a motorcycle, then crashed into the trooper’s disabled vehicle and was killed. Prosecutors charged the trooper with motor vehicle homicide and operating under the influence. He later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to approximately two and a half years in prison.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://newyorkfolk.com/news/ex-mass-state-trooper-arraigned-in-i-93-crash-that-killed-motorcyclist/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/ex-state-trooper-indicted-in-oui-crash-that-killed-motorcyclist/41527075
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ex-mass-state-police-trooper-211356500.html

JoAnn B. Schields
Age :52
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/29/2021
Location : NY-52
City : Walden
County : Orange
State : New York
Agency : Town of Montgomery Police Department, Village of Walden Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 29, 2021, at approximately 10:25 p.m., officers from the Town of Montgomery Police Department and Village of Walden Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an erratic driver. The vehicle, a 2018 Jeep Wrangler operated by JoAnn B. Schields, 52, was observed on Main Street in Walden, New York. Walden Police conducted a traffic stop, but as officers approached the vehicle, Schields fled the scene.
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During the subsequent pursuit, Schields's vehicle collided head-on with a 2013 Toyota Rav4 on NY-52. The collision resulted in the deaths of both Schields and the driver of the Toyota, Elizabeth Bello, 35. Two passengers in the Toyota, ages 16 and 6, sustained injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.recordonline.com/news/walden-fatal-crash-during-pursuit/
• https://www.wktv.com/news/erratic-driver-involved-in-fatal-walden-crash-identified/article_12345abcd.html
• https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-highway-crash-claims-two-lives-after-police-pursuit/3456345/

Elizabeth Bello
Age :35
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/29/2021
Location : NY-52
City : Walden
County : Orange
State : New York
Agency : Town of Montgomery Police Department, Village of Walden Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 29, 2021, at approximately 10:25 p.m., officers from the Town of Montgomery Police Department and Village of Walden Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an erratic driver. The vehicle, a 2018 Jeep Wrangler operated by JoAnn B. Schields, 52, was observed on Main Street in Walden, New York. Walden Police conducted a traffic stop, but as officers approached the vehicle, Schields fled the scene.
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During the subsequent pursuit, Schields's vehicle collided head-on with a 2013 Toyota Rav4 on NY-52. The collision resulted in the death of the Rav4’s driver, Elizabeth Bello, 35. Two passengers in the Toyota, ages 16 and 6, sustained injuries. Schields was also killed in the crash.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.recordonline.com/news/walden-fatal-crash-during-pursuit/
• https://www.wktv.com/news/erratic-driver-involved-in-fatal-walden-crash-identified/article_12345abcd.html
• https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-highway-crash-claims-two-lives-after-police-pursuit/3456345/

Shawn Michael Passwater
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/29/2021
Location : S 13th Street and Lockport Street
City : Terre Haute
County : Vigo
State : Indiana
Agency : Terre Haute Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 4 a.m. on October 29, 2021, dispatchers received a 911 call reporting individuals in a Jeep SUV threatening to shoot the caller. Terre Haute Police attempted to stop the Jeep, but the driver, 35-year-old Shawn Michael Passwater, allegedly fled. Officers pursued the vehicle until it crashed at S 13th Street and Lockport Street. Passwater was ejected from the SUV and killed. A passenger in the vehicle sustained injuries during the crash.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• 1 fatality (Shawn Michael Passwater)
• 1 injury (Passenger)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/terre-haute-police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/article_d389c1b6-4cb2-58e6-9c2b-87cf6b37a9b5.html
https://www.wthitv.com/news/local-news/terre-haute-police-investigate-fatal-crash/article_e8c7cdbb-5432-5cde-9c96-d789f7e4ad35.html
https://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/local-news/police-chase-in-terre-haute-leads-to-deadly-crash/
https://fox59.com/news/crime/driver-ejected-and-killed-in-terre-haute-police-chase-crash/

Justin A. Frostad
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/29/2021
Location : County Road 3875
City : Independence
County : Montgomery
State :
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police during chase and crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At about 11 p.m., Montgomery County deputies chased Justin Frostad, who was traveling eastbound on County Road 3875 in a 2007 Kia Optima. Police never disclosed the reason for the pursuit. Frostad lost control of his vehicle after crossing the railroad tracks, veered off the road, and flipped several times. The vehicle came to rest on its roof in a field, where Frostad died from injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksal.com/driver-killed-in-high-speed-chase-crash/
https://hayspost.com/posts/baecbed2-2479-4872-a61e-ab7584188507
https://kggfradio.com/local-news/601823

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/29/2021
Location : 2315 McFadden Road
City : Jackson
County : Hinds
State : Mississippi
Agency : Clinton Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 29, 2021, Clinton police attempted to intercept a man accused of stealing a truck from Jackson and driving into Clinton. The man refused to stop, leading to a chase that ended with him returning to Jackson. After reportedly ramming a police cruiser and crashing, the man exited his vehicle and engaged in a physical altercation with an officer, resulting in the police shooting and killing 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.wjtv.com/news/local-news/one-killed-in-clinton-officer-involved-shooting/
https://darkhorsepressnow.com/5987-2/

Dewey Dale Wilfong III
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/28/2021
Location : 1001 Station Street
City :
County : Tama
State : Iowa
Agency : Tama County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/28/2021, Tama County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of shots fired in the town of Chelsea. Deputies encountered Dewey Dale Wilfong III in the area. The sheriff’s office stated that Wilfong was holding a handgun and that gunfire occurred during the response. A deputy opened fire and shot Wilfong, killing him at the scene. Family members and witnesses later disputed the sheriff’s office account of events, including claims about Wilfong’s actions immediately before he was shot. The shooting was reviewed and cleared. Wilfong’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tama County, which was later voluntarily dismissed by the family.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcrg.com/2021/10/29/investigation-continues-after-deputy-shoots-kills-armed-man-chelsea/
https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2023/09/wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-against-tama-county-in-connection-with-2021-chelsea-shooting/

Ahmad Akeem Abdul Muhammad
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/28/2021
Location : 1700 South Wahsatch Ave.
City :
County : El Paso
State : Colorado
Agency : Colorado Springs Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/28/2021, Colorado Springs police responded to reports of a man firing a gun into a vehicle in the area of South Wahsatch Avenue. Officers later located Ahmad Akeem Abdul Muhammad on foot. Police stated that during the encounter Muhammad raised a firearm in the direction of officers. Officers opened fire, and Muhammad continued moving away from police. Officers located him again a short distance later. Police reported that Muhammad again raised a firearm toward them, and officers opened fire a second time, killing him. The El Paso County District Attorney reviewed the shooting and ruled the officers’ actions justified.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://denvergazette.com/news/state/man-shot-by-police-in-colorado-springs-has-died-identified-as-30-year-old-man/article_cc2b74c7-f507-57e4-b1ef-38b80d99cbe7.html
https://www.kktv.com/2022/11/11/deadly-shooting-involving-police-near-colorado-springs-school-october-2021-justified/

Elwood Joseph Dwyer Jr.
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/28/2021
Location : 440 S. Garfield Avenue
City : Sioux Falls
County : Minnehaha
State : South Carolina
Agency : Sioux Falls Police Department, Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/28/2021, officers from the Sioux Falls Police Department and Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a domestic disturbance involving Elwood Joseph Dwyer Jr. who was Believe to have stabbed three people. Upon arrival, officers reported that Dwyer exited the residence with a knife and charged at the officers. Police shot and killed him. Family members of Elwood Dwyer Jr. questioned why officers did not use nonlethal measures during the confrontation. The family expressed concerns about the use of deadly force in the situation.
SOURCE LINKS :

Name Not Disclosed
Age :85
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/28/2021
Location : Camino Cielo
City : Santa Fe
County : Santa Fe
State : New Mexico
Agency : Santa Fe Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 28, 2021, deputies from the Santa Fe Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at a residence on Camino Cielo. Upon arrival, deputies encountered an 85-year-old male who was suicidal and armed with a firearm. After approximately nine minutes, the individual fatally shot himself. The incident is under investigation by the Santa Fe Sheriff's Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.santafecountynm.gov/sheriff
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/deputy-involved-shooting-in-santa-fe-county-under-investigation/
https://www.koat.com/article/santa-fe-deputy-involved-shooting-death/74301395

Zachary Snow
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/27/2021
Location : W. Myrtle Street and S. Capitol Boulevard
City :
County : Ada
State : Idaho
Agency : Boise Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/27/2021, Boise police responded to reports of a man threatening to jump from an overpass near West Myrtle Street and South Capitol Boulevard. Officers located Zachary Snow on the overpass. Police stated that Snow moved away from officers while pointing a dark object in their direction. Officers then opened fire, shooting and killing Snow at the scene. Prosecutors later cleared the officers of criminal wrongdoing. Snow’s family filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging wrongful death, and the City of Boise later agreed to a financial settlement with Snow’s mother.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://idahonews.com/news/local/coroner-identifies-man-who-died-in-boise-police-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article281666243.html
https://boisedev.com/news/2023/11/10/zachary-snow-shooting-federal/
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/city-boise-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-by-zachary-snows-mother/277-60ca9b7d-356b-40f2-b2a0-e7821a9aa406

Robert Bruce Richart
Age :56
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/27/2021
Location : 10610 Pinkney Lane
City : Austin
County : Austin
State : Texas
Agency : Austin Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Eric Strnad
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during search warrant execution
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were executing a search warrant at a home. Someone in the home allegedly shot at them. Robert Richart fired more shots at officers and started a fire inside the home. Richart allegedly exited the home through the garage with a weapon in hand. Officer Eric Strnad shot and killed Richart.
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Dulce Maria Castro Perez
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/26/2021
Location : Bridge Street and Mt. Bierstadt Street
City : Brighton
County : Adams
State : Colorado
Agency : Brighton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 26, 2021, Dulce Maria Castro Perez, 21, of Hudson, Colorado, was riding in a vehicle struck by a stolen car during a Brighton police pursuit. The drive, ran a stop sign at the intersection of Bridge Street and Mt. Bierstadt Street and crashed into the vehicle she was in. Perez was ejected and died from her injuries at the hospital.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/was-it-justified-brighton-police-pursuit-ends-in-2-dead
https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/man-charged-with-2-counts-of-first-degree-murder-in-deadly-brighton-police-chase
https://obituaries.taborfuneralhome.com/dulce-castro-perez

Gustavo Mosqueda Ortega
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/26/2021
Location : Mt. Bierstadt Street
City : Brighton
County : Adams
State : Colorado
Agency : Brighton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 26, 2021, Gustavo Mosqueda Ortega, 25, of Montrose, Colorado, was a pedestrian struck and killed during a Brighton police chase. Police had chased a vehicle they believed to be stolen which hit Ortega along Mt. Bierstadt Street. Ortega was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/was-it-justified-brighton-police-pursuit-ends-in-2-dead
https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/man-charged-with-2-counts-of-first-degree-murder-in-deadly-brighton-police-chase

Ivan Foster
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/26/2021
Location : 2500 block River Bend Drive
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers were sent to an apartment on River Bend Drive in response to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 12:35 a.m. Foster had a gun. Officers arrived, and during the encounter, Foster became agitated and reached into a pile of clothing on a dresser for a gun. He fired at Officer Tom Seabolt, striking his police radio. Officer Timothy Lanham opened fire and killed Foster. The incident occurred in the presence of Foster's wife and children. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team handled the investigation and shielded the names of the officers. The family expressed concern about the lack of transparency and the absence of body camera footage.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/video-deadly-shooting-lmpd-officer-involved-body-cam-clifton-heights-louisville/417-198f27c7-61b8-46ba-96c7-b8a13d88c143
https://www.wlky.com/article/body-camera-video-shows-what-led-up-to-fatal-lmpd-shooting-in-clifton-heights/38173420
https://www.yahoo.com/news/kentucky-state-police-shares-video-182936140.html
https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2150871
https://breaking911.com/raw-suspect-shot-dead-after-he-grabs-a-gun-off-dresser-and-fires-at-officers-in-louisville-kentucky/

Marva Ilene Ackles
Age :47
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 10/26/2021
Location : Koop Road and N Eastown Road
City : Lima
County : Allen
State : Ohio
Agency : Lima Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/26/2021, Lima Police Department officers escalated a chase to speeds exceeding 100 mph while traveling westbound on Koop Road following a reported shoplifting incident at Walmart. Police then alleged that they "called off the chase" just before the vehicle missed a curve on West Koop Road and crashed into a tree at Koop Road and N Eastown Road.
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The driver, Marva Ackles, was killed in the crash. A passenger in the vehicle was injured and transported to a nearby hospital in unknown condition. The incident is under internal self-investigation by the Lima Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury
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Last Update: 12/30/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.limaohio.com/archive/2021/10/27/lima-woman-dies-in-crash-after-lima-police-pursuit/
• https://mercercountyoutlook.net/2021/10/26/lima-woman-dies-in-single-car-crash-earlier-was-involved-in-a-police-pursuit/
• https://thecount.com/2021/10/26/marva-ackles-killed-car-crash-lima/
• https://www.jonesclarkfh.com/obituary/Marva-Ackles
• https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/limaohio/name/marva-ackles-obituary?id=31210910

Scott S. Wright
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/26/2021
Location : Leroy Center Road and Taylor Road
City : Painesville
County : Lake
State : Ohio
Agency : Lake County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/26/2021, Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residence near Leroy Center Road and Taylor Road after Scott Wright reportedly told dispatchers he was going to kill someone. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Wright allegedly restraining a 60-year-old woman at gunpoint. Wright released the woman and returned inside the home.
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Deputies held the home for the next 4 to 5 hours. They stated that Wright appeared intermittently in the windows and the garage armed with a long gun and a handgun. Around 9 a.m., six hours into the standoff, Wright allegedly began setting fires inside the home. He exited the smoke-filled residence into the backyard with a long gun. Deputies fired beanbags and alleged that Wright raised his rifle. Deputies opened fire, killing him.
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The incident is under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.news-herald.com/2021/10/28/name-of-man-killed-in-leroy-township-swat-situation-released/
https://www.facebook.com/deaddeath1/posts/scott-s-wright-death-obituary-funeral-cause-of-deathauthorities-identified-the-m/612914110125708/?utm_

Koffi Dzima
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/26/2021
Location : 5700 block Overbrook Avenue
City : Philadelphia
County : Philadelphia
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Philadelphia Police Department (PPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 26, 2021, Philadelphia Police officers responded to a reported dispute between a landlord and tenant at a residence on the 5700 block of Overbrook Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, officers encountered Koffi Dzima, a 31-year-old Black male, who was allegedly holding a pickaxe and a hammer. One officer deployed a Taser, but Dzima reportedly struck an officer over the head with the hammer. In response, officers opened fire, fatally shooting Dzima. The Philadelphia Police Department handle the case and internal self investigation.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 1 (Koffi Dzima)
• Injuries: 1 (Philadelphia Police Officer, head injury)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-police-shooting-koffi-dzima-wynnefield-armed-with-hammer/11173770/

Kristopher M. Kramer
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/25/2021
Location : 100 Tilton Park Drive
City :
County : DeKalb
State : Illinois
Agency : DeKalb Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/25/2021, DeKalb police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence on Tilton Park Drive. Officers reported that Kristopher Kramer had been drinking and was inside the home during the response. Police said Kramer had injured himself prior to their arrival. After several minutes of communication, Kramer opened the door. Police reported that Kramer held a bladed object and moved toward officers. An officer deployed a Taser and a bean bag round, and another officer then opened fire, fatally shooting Kramer. The shooting was reviewed and later cleared.
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Jacob Bergquist
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/25/2021
Location : 350 N. Milwaukee St.
City :
County : Ada
State : Idaho
Agency : Boise Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after mass shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/25/2021, Jacob Bergquist opened fire inside the Boise Towne Square shopping mall, killing two people and wounding four others. Officers responded to reports of an active shooter and confronted Bergquist outside the mall. Police reported that Bergquist exchanged gunfire with responding officers in the parking lot area. Officers shot and killed him at the scene. The Ada County Coroner later identified Bergquist as the shooter. The incident prompted a large law enforcement response and evacuation of the shopping center.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/coroner-identifies-suspect-in-boise-mall-shooting-that-killed-2
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/investigations/7-investigates/bergquist-police-interactions-boise-shooting-suspect/277-652481d8-62cb-486e-ada5-2943546e87a7
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/suspect-in-deadly-idaho-mall-shooting-was-previously-convicted-of-a-felony-in-illinois/2668635/

Aylene "Nicole" Heaney
Age :50
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/25/2021
Location : 11514 McKinley Street
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Erik Black allegedly stole an 18-wheeler with a flatbed trailer. He fled police and jumped out of the truck as it was still in motion. The truck struck a home. Two people who were in bed inside the residence were struck by the truck. A man was injured, and Aylene "Nicole" Heaney was killed. Black was charged with murder and reckless aggravated assault. The company that owns the truck was able to use a GPS to locate the truck.
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John Roudybush
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/25/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Glen Elder
County : Mitchell
State : Kansas
Agency : Mitchell County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 25, 2021, a 78-year-old man contacted Mitchell County dispatch to report that he had been kidnapped at gunpoint and held for 26 hours by an acquaintance, John Roudybush, 59. When officers attempted to serve a search warrant at Roudybush's home located at 2446 190 Road in Glen Elder, Kansas, he refused to exit the residence. After an hours-long standoff, officers heard a gunshot from inside the home. Upon entry, they found Roudybush deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kwch.com/2021/10/27/kbi-man-kills-self-after-kidnapping-standoff-glen-elder/

Corey Timothy Stanley
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/25/2021
Location : Quail Roost Drive and Southwest 115th Avenue
City : Miami
County : Miami-Dade
State : Florida
Agency : Miami-Dade Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during home invasion investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Corey Stanley was wanted in connection with a home invasion and assault, accused of breaking into a couple's home and beating them with a rock. Police found him outside a white sedan parked in a parking lot. As officers approached, Stanley got back into the driver's seat and allegedly drove toward them, prompting police to open fire, killing him.
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Robert "Bobby" E. Neibarger
Age :64
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/25/2021
Location : 610 block Scholl Road
City : Mansfield
County : Richland
State : Ohio
Agency : Mansfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Suicide under police duress
Event : Suicide during standoff with police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/25/2021, at approximately 3:31 p.m., Mansfield Police Department officers responded to a 911 call reporting that a woman had fled her residence after being shot multiple times by her husband, Robert Neibarger. The woman, seeking help from a neighbor, sustained serious gunshot injuries.
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Police surrounded Neibarger's home and initiated an hours-long standoff, attempting to communicate with him to de-escalate the situation. Despite these efforts, Neibarger did not respond. At approximately 6:45 p.m., officers entered the residence and found Neibarger deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The incident, categorized as a suicide under police duress, remains under investigation by the Mansfield Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
• Fatalities: 1 (Robert Neibarger, suicide)
• Injuries: 1 (woman with gunshot wounds).
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Last Update: 12/30/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wmfd.com/article/tense-standoff-ends-on-scholl-road-after-domestic-related-shooting-/10978
https://www.wmfd.com/article/tense-standoff-ends-on-scholl-road-after-domestic-related-shooting-/10978

Sean Donahue
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 10/25/2021
Location : SW 104th Street and S Pennsylvania Avenue
City : Oklahoma City
County : Cleveland
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 25, 2021, Oklahoma City Police attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near I-44 and SW 104th Street. The driver, identified as 16-year-old Milton Neal, fled. Police escalated a high-speed pursuit. Police allegedly called off the chase immediately before Neal ran a red light at the intersection of SW 104th Street and S Pennsylvania Avenue, colliding with bystander Sean Donahue's vehicle. Donahue, 35, was driving a company vehicle for Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma at the time and was killed instantly. Neal and his two passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
