Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Travis Parham

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/25/2021

Location : Walnut Grove Road and Timber Creek Drive

City : Memphis

County : Shelby

State : Tennessee

Agency : Memphis Police Department

Officer(s) : Antonio Marshall

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Wallace "Walo" Lee Morris, a 42-year-old Black male, was killed in a traffic collision on June 25, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee. An off-duty Memphis Police Department officer, Antonio Marshall, was driving a 2019 Dodge Charger eastbound on Walnut Grove Road at a high rate of speed when he struck a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville near Timber Creek Drive. The impact killed Morris and 19-year-old Travis Parham, who were in the Bonneville. Marshall’s vehicle was reportedly moving at 99 mph in a 45 mph zone. Marshall sustained non-critical injuries and was taken to Regional One Hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/off-duty-mpd-officer-involved-in-deadly-crash-on-walnut-grove-police-say/article_ddb59984-686c-587e-8134-1d13c184b453.html

Michael Anthony Frederick

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/25/2021

Location : 200 block Spring Branch Road

City : McDonald

County : Bradley

State : Tennessee

Agency : Bradley County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Michael Anthony Frederick, a 54-year-old White male, was shot and killed by deputies from the Bradley County Sheriff's Office on June 25, 2021, in McDonald, Tennessee. Deputies responded to a mental health call at the 200 block of Spring Branch Road. Upon arrival, Frederick reportedly had a weapon out, and deputies fatally shot him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wdef.com/t-b-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-bradley-county/

Dennis Edward Delgado

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/25/2021

Location : South 50th Street and Vista Street

City : Kansas City

County : Wyandotte

State : Kansas

Agency : Kansas City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Around 3:45 p.m., officers were called to a domestic disturbance where Dennis Delgado was allegedly attempting to break into a home. Before police arrived, a resident shot Delgado. Upon arrival, officers encountered Delgado, who was reportedly armed, leading to an altercation during which police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article252422388.htmlhttps://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article252428128.html
https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/kansas-city-kansas-police-officer-shoots-suspect-friday-afternoon

Michael Deanthony Andrews

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/25/2021

Location : 47 Valleyview Road

City : Canyon

County : Randall

State : Texas

Agency : Canyon Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Two Canyon Police officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation around 12:30 a.m. After discovering warrants connected to the driver, they asked Michael Deanthony Andrews to step out of the vehicle. Andrews fled the scene, leading police on a pursuit. The chase ended when Andrews crashed into a parked car in the Valley View Apartments parking lot. He then fled on foot into the apartments, where he reportedly shot at one of the pursuing officers. Police did not return fire, and Andrews was later found dead after officials entered the apartment.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/texas-rangers-investigating-after-suspect-flees-canyon-officers-found-dead/

Albert Wayne Finnie Jr.

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/25/2021

Location : 1900 Anderson Street

City : College Station

County : Brazos

State : Texas

Agency : College Station Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers responding to an unrelated call heard gunshots around 2 p.m. on June 25, 2021. They found Delshawn Wadlington, who had been fatally shot. While investigating, police received 911 calls about a man with a gun heading into Bee Creek Park. Officers saw Albert Finnie Jr. exiting a wooded area near the park and reportedly witnessed him pull out a handgun. Finnie allegedly started waving the gun around. An officer shot and killed Finnie.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kbtx.com/2021/06/25/college-station-police-investigating-shooting-bee-creek-park/ 

Dennis Edward Delgado

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/25/2021

Location : South 50th Street and Vista Street

City : Kansas City

County : Wyandotte

State : Kansas

Agency : Kansas City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 25, 2021, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Kansas City Police responded to a domestic disturbance near South 50th Street and Vista Street. Officers found Dennis Edward Delgado, 60, who had reportedly attempted to break into a residence.
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Before police arrived, a resident of the home shot Delgado. Upon their arrival, officers encountered Delgado, who was reportedly armed. An altercation ensued between Delgado and officers. Police opened fire, shooting and killing Delgado.
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Total fatalities and injuries: One fatality (Dennis Edward Delgado).

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article252327028.html
https://www.kctv5.com/2021/06/26/man-shot-by-officer-after-domestic-disturbance-call/
https://www.kmbc.com/article/kck-police-respond-to-domestic-disturbance-ending-in-shooting-death/36810749
https://www.wibw.com/2021/06/25/kansas-city-police-involved-deadly-shooting/

Dwayne Michael Fields

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/25/2021

Location : 6522 20th East

City : Fife

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Fife Police Department, Washington State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during theft investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 25, 2021, around 5:49 a.m., officers from the Fife Police Department and Washington State Patrol located a reportedly stolen "yard truck," a vehicle used to maneuver semi-trailers into warehouses. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, leading to a short pursuit. The caller had informed officers that the vehicle could not exceed 35 mph. Officers successfully deployed stop sticks to halt the vehicle. During the encounter, police shot and killed the driver, Dwayne Michael Fields. Details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting have not been fully disclosed by authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/fife-police-shoot-kill-vehicle-theft-suspect-after-short-chase 

David Leon Fann

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/25/2021

Location : Sinks Canyon Road

City : Lander

County : Fremont

State : Wyoming

Agency : Wyoming Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during exchange of gunfire

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 25, 2021, around 3:30 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop on Sinks Canyon Road near Lander. During the stop, the trooper and 24-year-old David Leon Fann exchanged gunfire. Fann was killed in the exchange, and the trooper was wounded.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality, 1 Injury

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kgab.com/wyoming-trooper-injured-suspect-dead-after-exchanging-gunfire/

David Ronald Bridgette

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/24/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Iron River

County : Iron

State : Michigan

Agency : Iron River Police Department, Iron County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health well-being check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/24/2021, at approximately 4: 10 p.m., an Iron County Sheriff's Office deputy and an Iron River Police Department officer were dispatched to conduct a well-being check in Iron River. During the encounter, at least one officer opened fire, killing David Ronald Bridgette. The reasons why police shot and killed him have not been disclosed.

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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://apnews.com/article/police-shootings-d6a0fdbb019428765f48842e2ed9e8e3
https://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/news/local-news/2021/09/names-released-in-fatal-shooting/
https://www.ironcountyreporter.com/news/us-army-veteran-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-ir
https://www.wnmufm.org/law-enforcement/2021-07-09/name-of-man-shot-by-officers-in-iron-river-released
https://www.dailypress.net/news/local-news/2021/10/officers-justified-in-fatal-shooting/
https://www.miningjournal.net/news/2021/10/prosecutor-officers-justified-in-fatal-iron-river-shooting/
https://www.mininggazette.com/news/2021/07/man-fatally-shot-by-police-in-upper-peninsula-identified/

Chad Necessary

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/24/2021

Location : 5505 River Creek Drive

City : Washington

County : Pitt

State : North Carolina

Agency : Pitt County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Doug Dolenti

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 24, 2021, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Pitt County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 5505 River Creek Drive in Washington, North Carolina. Deputies encountered 48-year-old Chad Necessary, who was reportedly armed with multiple firearms. During the encounter, Necessary allegedly pointed a loaded gun at one deputy and then at his wife. Believing that Necessary was about to shoot his wife, Deputy Doug Dolenti discharged his firearm, striking Necessary three times: once in the hip, once in the thigh, and once in the torso.
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During the altercation, Necessary turned his weapon on himself and fired a single gunshot to his head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were injured. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation reviewed the incident, including body-worn camera footage and witness statements. An autopsy confirmed four gunshot wounds, including the self-inflicted shot. The Pitt County District Attorney's Office concluded the use of deadly force was justified under North Carolina law, and no charges were filed against the deputies.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:Fatality (Chad Necessary)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/i-heard-like-a-lot-of-banging-witnesses-describe-scary-moments-as-u-s-marshals-shoot-kill-murder-suspect-at-nc-walmart/
https://www.wral.com/story/murder-suspect-shot-by-u-s-marshals-outside-whiteville-walmart/19741929/
https://www.facebook.com/wectnews/posts/breaking-us-marshals-were-justified-in-the-june-24-fatal-shooting-of-a-pender-co/10158539245588129/
https://www.facebook.com/WNCNTV/posts/10159979977039750/
https://vimarsana.com/article/pender-county-murder-suspect-shot-killed-at-whiteville-walmart-55495
https://www.facebook.com/brunswickbeacon/posts/the-pender-county-sheriffs-office-has-issued-a-murder-warrant-for-william-dean-h/10159573396068454/
https://apnews.com/article/nc-state-wire-27d7eb87bd789b667099fa8c51e3cefa
https://es-la.facebook.com/MattBennettNews/videos/district-attorney-jon-david-has-confirmed-the-man-shot-and-killed-by-us-marshals/3064159153814688/
https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/murder-suspect-shot-killed-by-u-s-marshals-at-columbus-county-walmart/
https://www.facebook.com/whiteville/posts/2991933184373117/

Michael Ray Townsend

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/24/2021

Location : 500 block Northeast Holladay Street

City : Portland

County : Multnomah

State : Oregon

Agency : Portland Police Bureau (PPB)

Officer(s) : Officer Curtis Brown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 24, 2021, at approximately 7:06 p.m., Officer Curtis Brown of the Portland Police Bureau responded to a welfare check at a Motel 6 located in the 500 block of Northeast Holladay Street in Portland, Oregon. Michael Ray Townsend, 40, had called 911, expressing suicidal ideations. Upon arrival, Officer Brown encountered Townsend, who was reportedly armed with a sharp-ended screwdriver.
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Despite commands to drop the weapon, Townsend advanced toward Officer Brown, prompting the officer to use deadly force. Townsend was fatally shot at the scene.
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The incident was reviewed by a grand jury, which declined to file charges against Officer Curtis Brown, determining that the use of deadly force was justified under Oregon law.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.opb.org/article/2021/09/15/portland-police-shooting-officer-killing-michael-ray-townsend/
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/06/26/portland-police-shooting-michael-ray-townsend-identified-officer-curtis-brown/
https://apnews.com/article/shootings-oregon-portland-32e56a3d18cf9f4b53e335f56ee5808d
https://apnews.com/article/portland-police-shootings-3d8bf3ed02c9aa4b910415d092900b95
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/officer-cleared-in-fatal-shooting-of-armed-man-in-ne-portland/283-07abe2be-c027-4834-9724-e4fe960093c5

William Dean Hewett

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/24/2021

Location : Columbus Corners Drive

City : Whiteville

County : Columbus

State : North Carolina

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 24, 2021, U.S. deputy marshals attempted to arrest 54-year-old William Dean Hewett, who was wanted on a first-degree murder warrant from Pender County Sheriff's Office in connection with the death of Brandy Lynn Price. The arrest took place in the parking lot of a Walmart on Columbus Corners Drive in Whiteville, North Carolina. During the encounter, Hewett allegedly produced a firearm, prompting officers to discharge their weapons, fatally wounding him. The incident was investigated by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and it was determined that the officers' use of deadly force was legally justified.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wwaytv3.com/sbi-investigating-reports-of-a-shooting-at-whiteville-walmart/ 

Nathan Roybal

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/23/2021

Location : Siler Road and Rufina Street

City : Santa Fe

County : Santa Fe

State : New Mexico

Agency : Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Corporal Chris Zook, Deputy Leonardo Guzman, and Deputy Jacob Martinez

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during vehicle pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 23, 2021, deputies from the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office encountered a stolen black Ford Ranger truck. The driver, later identified as Nathan Roybal, 32, allegedly attempted to strike a patrol vehicle, prompting a pursuit. Roybal initially evaded deputies. Around 11 p.m., another deputy spotted the stolen truck and initiated a second pursuit when Roybal fled again. The truck stopped at the intersection of Siler Road and Rufina Court. Roybal exited the vehicle, pointed a handgun at deputies, and was subsequently shot and killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2021/07/15/update-2-ois-involving-the-santa-fe-county-sheriffs-office/
2. https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/video-shows-what-led-up-to-a-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-in-santa-fe/
3. https://apnews.com/article/government-and-politics-shootings-santa-fe-dbf247090819fca538dfa02a6a31e289

Francisco Javier Lino-Gutierrez

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/23/2021

Location : 207 Old Santa Fe Trail

City : Santa Fe

County : Santa Fe

State : New Mexico

Agency : Santa Fe Police Department

Officer(s) : Sergeant Bradley Lopez

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to shooting incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 23, 2021, around 10 a.m., Santa Fe Police officers responded to reports of a fight between a man and a woman at DeVargas Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico. According to police, Francisco Javier Lino-Gutierrez, 29, shot the woman during the altercation and fled the scene. Officers located an individual matching the description near Loretto Chapel. During the pursuit, Lino-Gutierrez allegedly turned and pointed a handgun at officers. At least one officer opened fire, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/additional-details-released-in-santa-fe-police-officer-involved-shooting/
2. https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/suspect-dies-following-santa-fe-police-officer-involved-shooting/
3. https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-killed-police-downtown-santa-150200754.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/23/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Eagle Pass

County : Maverick

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Border Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowned during Operation Lone Star pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Two men drowned while attempting to evade U.S. Border Patrol agents in a remote, man-made lake. The incident occurred on June 23, 2021, during an Operation Lone Star pursuit. The identities of the individuals have not been disclosed.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.strausscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/Migrant-Drownings-PRP.pdf?utm_ 

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/23/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Eagle Pass

County : Maverick

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Border Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowned during Operation Lone Star pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Two men drowned while attempting to evade U.S. Border Patrol agents in a remote, man-made lake. The incident occurred on June 23, 2021, during an Operation Lone Star pursuit. The identities of the individuals have not been disclosed.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.strausscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/Migrant-Drownings-PRP.pdf?utm_

Daryl J. Gakin

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/23/2021

Location : Interstate 80

City : Lamar

County : Centre

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 23, 2021, around 8:00 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police attempted to stop a 2004 Nissan Titan driven by Daryl J. Gakin, 34, of Spearfish, South Dakota, near mile marker 178 on Interstate 80 in Lamar Township, Clinton County. Gakin continued to drive, and officers escalated a high-speed chase for approximately 12 miles that ended near mile marker 165.7 in Marion Township, Centre County. Gakin's vehicle exited the roadway, struck a guardrail, and rolled over multiple times during the chase. Gakin was ejected from the vehicle and killed. The reasons for escalating this fatal chase were not disclosed by police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://therecord-online.com/site/archives/70725
https://kelo.com/2021/06/24/south-dakota-man-dies-after-police-chase-in-pennsylvania/

https://www.lockhaven.com/news/police-court-and-fires/2021/06/police-news-june-25-2/ 

Isaiah Green

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/23/2021

Location : 4800 block 4th Street

City : Lubbock

County : Lubbock

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Tech Police Department, Lubbock Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Texas Tech Police initiated a pursuit of a Saturn Ion just before 2 a.m. The pursuit was discontinued by Tech Police due to unsafe speeds. Shortly after, the vehicle continued at a high rate of speed and passed a Lubbock Police officer who had just completed an unrelated traffic stop. The Lubbock officer attempted to catch up, but by the time the officer located the vehicle, it had crashed in the 4800 block of 4th Street, killing the driver, Isaiah Green.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/2021/06/23/man-dies-following-crash-after-pursuit-texas-tech-lubbock-police/5325723001/ 

Robert Alan Blackburn

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/23/2021

Location : County Road 742

City : Corinth

County : Alcorn

State : Mississippi

Agency : Alcorn County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 5 a.m. on June 23, 2021, a deputy encountered Robert Alan Blackburn, who was allegedly armed with a knife on County Road 742 in Corinth, Mississippi. The deputy attempted to disarm Blackburn using a Taser and pepper spray. Blackburn fled into the woods and returned approximately 30 minutes later. Police fired a taser at him twice and allege that after the second taser firing, he allegedly lunged at them with a knife. They 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 :

1. https://alcornnewsms.com/alcorn-county-news/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-alcorn-county/
2. https://www.supertalk.fm/suspect-dead-following-alcorn-county-officer-involved-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/23/2021

Location : 10 Freeway near Sierra Avenue

City : Fontana

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 23, 2021, a man driving a stolen big rig was fatally shot by California Highway Patrol officers after a high-speed wrong-way pursuit through multiple Inland Empire freeways. The chase began when San Bernardino Police reported the theft of a flatbed truck. The driver was located on the 210 Freeway traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes. The chase continued onto the 215 and 10 freeways, with the driver repeatedly driving against traffic. CHP deployed spike strips near Sierra Avenue on the 10 Freeway. The driver attempted a U-turn and struck a CHP vehicle, at which point officers opened fire and killed him. A male passenger sustained minor injuries and was taken into custody.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.latimes.com/ alifornia/story/2021-06-23/wrong-way-chase-ends-in-fatal-shooting-eastbound-10-closed-in-fontana
https://abc7.com/10-freeway-fontana-closed-chase/10823415/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/big-rig-pursuit-police-shooting-10-freeway-fontana/2622922/

De'Shon J. Hill

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/22/2021

Location : 500 block West Main Street

City : Luray

County : Page

State : Virginia

Agency : Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during hostage situation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 22, 2021, De'Shon J. Hill allegedly took two hostages inside a convenience store in Luray, Virginia. After a standoff with police, Hill exited the store with a gun pointed at officers. Police responded by shooting and killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wric.com/news/crime/man-shot-and-killed-by-police-following-convenience-store-armed-hostage-situation-in-luray/ 

Name Not disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/22/2021

Location : Logan Martin Lake

City : Riverside

County : St. Clair

State : Alabama

Agency : Pell City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/22/2021, a male driver from Riverside, Alabama, died during a police pursuit ending in a crash initiated by the Pell City Police Department. The chase concluded when the individual's vehicle left the roadway and entered Logan Martin Lake. The man's body was later recovered from the lake. Specific details regarding the events leading up to the pursuit and the identity of the deceased have not been disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.annistonstar.com/stclair_news/riverside-man-found-dead-in-logan-martin-following-police-pursuit/article_12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab.html
https://abc3340.com/news/local/72-year-old-man-dies-after-falling-in-to-logan-martin-lake-pontoon-drown-delbert-shaw-pell-city-lincoln

Michael Wolski

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/22/2021

Location : 4000 block South Moorland Road

City : New Berlin

County : Waukesha

State : Wisconsin

Agency : New Berlin Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Rick Helm

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 22, 2021, Michael Wolski reportedly called 911 on himself in an apparent attempt to attract police attention. Wolski allegedly told dispatchers he had seen someone with a long gun in a New Berlin parking lot. Officer Rick Helm, who was parked nearby, responded to the call. When Helm went to investigate, Wolski allegedly confronted the officer. During the confrontation, Officer Helm shot Wolski, who later died from his injuries about a month after the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/one-in-critical-condition-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-new-berlin/

Virgil Lee Taylor

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/21/2021

Location : Oak Road and 132nd Avenue

City : Hamilton

County : Allegan

State : Michigan

Agency : Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during breaking and entering call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/21/2021, around 3 p.m., a Michigan State Police trooper was dispatched to a mobile home park in Hamilton, Michigan, following reports of an in-progress breaking-and-entering incident. Upon arriving at the scene, the trooper encountered Virgil Lee Taylor in the front yard of a home. An altercation ensued, during which the trooper opened fire and killed Taylor. Details regarding the nature of the altercation have not been fully disclosed.

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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://www.woodtv.com/news/allegan-county/too-quick-expert-reviews-dashcam-of-deadly-msp-shooting/
https://wwmt.com/news/local/family-searches-for-answers-after-zeeland-man-shot-and-killed-by-trooper
https://www.woodtv.com/news/allegan-county/family-ids-man-killed-by-trooper-says-son-was-in-emotional-distress/
https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-state-police-identify-man-shot-by-trooper-near-hamilton
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/allegan/family-questions-msp-response-lack-of-body-cam-after-trooper-involved-shooting
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/virgil-lee-taylor-obituary?pid=199251754
https://woodradio.iheart.com/content/2021-07-20-experts-review-msp-dashcam-footage-of-deadly-shooting/
https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-state-police-trooper-shoots-and-kills-person-near-hamilton

Dario Dominguez

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/20/2021

Location : North 18th Street and Parallel Parkway

City : Kansas City

County : Wyandotte

State : Kansas

Agency : Kansas City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 20, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Kansas City, Missouri, police officers attempted to stop a Ford Expedition linked to an armed carjacking in Kansas City, Kansas. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Dario Dominguez, did not yield, leading officers on a pursuit into Kansas City, Kansas. The chase concluded when Dominguez crashed the SUV behind a convenience store near North 18th Street and Parallel Parkway. Dominguez exited the vehicle armed with a handgun and fled on foot. During the pursuit, he reportedly turned and fired at officers, who returned fire, fatally wounding him. Dominguez was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox4kc.com/news/after-man-shot-killed-by-police-in-kck-family-questions-departments-account/
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article252255398.html

Rita Joanne Lillard

Age :64

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/20/2021

Location : 1000 block East Tri Oaks Lane

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during police standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police were called to an apartment complex around 9 a.m. Upon arrival, officers saw Rita Joanne Lillard, 64, walking toward the apartment where the 911 call originated. As she knocked on the door, Lewis Trinidad Nunez, 46, answered and shot her at point-blank range, killing her. He then shot at the officers. One officer opened fire, wounding Nunez. He then retreated into the apartment, where he barricaded himself. Nunez eventually exited the apartment on his own. His girlfriend, Virginia Lillian Lillard, 39, was also found dead inside the apartment.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 Fatalities
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/west-houston-apartment-comlplex-shooting/285-c4a4d87a-d142-4077-9aaa-2d7307713b67 

Mickey Ray Rice

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/20/2021

Location : Anderson Creek Road

City : Robbinsville

County : Graham

State : North Carolina

Agency : Graham County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Matthew Cox, Courtney Heaton

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during high-speed pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 20, 2021, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Deputy Matthew Cox of the Graham County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Nissan Altima driven by 31-year-old Mickey Ray Rice for minor infractions, including an improper left turn and a broken taillight. While Deputy Cox processed Rice's information, Rice fled, initiating a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds of up to 100 mph. The chase ended at the dead end of Anderson Creek Road, where Rice attempted to maneuver his vehicle to continue fleeing but was blocked by Deputy Courtney Heaton's patrol car.
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As Deputy Heaton approached the vehicle, Rice brandished a weapon that was later identified as a BB gun resembling a handgun. Despite multiple commands to drop the weapon, Rice allegedly swung it toward Deputy Heaton. In response, Deputy Heaton fired a single shot, fatally striking Rice. No law enforcement officers were injured.
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation reviewed the incident, and District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch concluded that Deputy Heaton’s use of deadly force was justified under North Carolina law.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:1 Fatality (Mickey Ray Rice

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wlos.com/news/local/graham-county-sheriff-suspect-killed-by-deputy-ignored-commands-to-drop-weapon-gun-turned-out-to-be-fake
https://www.grahamstar.com/local-regional-newsletter/identity-confirmed-shooting-fatality
https://wlos.com/news/local/graham-county-deputy-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-fatal-shooting-courtney-heaton-mickey-ray-rice
https://wrgc.com/deputy-cleared-in-fatal-shooting/
https://wlos.com/news/local/investigation-underway-into-fatal-graham-county-deputy-involved-shooting-sbi-confirms
https://theonefeather.com/2021/12/03/graham-co-sherriffs-deputy-cleared-in-fatal-shooting/
https://www.facebook.com/smnews/posts/10159479432125310/
https://keyt.com/cnn-regional/2021/07/06/sheriff-suspect-killed-ignored-commands-to-drop-weapon-gun-turned-out-to-be-fake/
https://www.grahamstar.com/local-regional-newsletter/county-deputy-cleared-after-june-shooting

Gregory Hoskins

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/19/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Gary

County : Lake

State : Indiana

Agency : Hobart Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 19, 2021, around 1:20 a.m., Gregory Hoskins disregarded a Hobart Police officer's attempt to pull over his gray SUV for running a stop sign. The officer activated emergency lights and sirens, but Hoskins sped westbound on 39th Avenue, ignoring several additional stop signs. The officer pursued Hoskins, who continued to disregard traffic signals, including a red light at 39th Avenue and Broadway in Gary, Indiana. As Hoskins entered the intersection, his SUV was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle traveling north on Broadway, resulting in his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/man-killed-in-crash-during-police-pursuit/article_4ca8fba4-b992-5c20-9865-13e1376817a1.html

Briana Sykes

Age :19

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 06/19/2021

Location : 2905 Saginaw Street

City : Flint

County : Genesee

State : Michigan

Agency : Flint Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/19/2021, during a Juneteenth parade, a Flint Police Department officer was involved in a shooting incident with Briana Sykes, a 19-year-old woman, near the location of 2905 SaginawStreet in Flint. According to police reports, Sykes for undisclosed reasons allegedly fired at the officer. The opened fire, killing her. The incident occurred around 2:14 p.m. and took place during the city's Juneteenth celebration. The investigation was handed over to the Michigan State Police at the request of the Flint Police Department.

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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 :

1. https://heavy.com/news/briana-sykes-flint-police-shooting-video/
2. https://www.newsweek.com/brianna-sykes-19-identified-woman-killed-police-officer-flint-michigan-1602638
3. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/woman-killed-by-police-officer-at-flint-juneteenth-parade-after-shooting-first
4. https://www.yahoo.com/news/michigan-officer-overcome-tears-fatally-164211262.html
5. https://www.ibtimes.sg/dramatic-video-shows-moment-officer-sobs-after-shooting-dead-briana-sykes-juneteenth-parade-58344
6. https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/woman-who-shot-at-police-killed-by-cop-at-juneteenth-event/
7. https://www.blackenterprise.com/police-officer-kills-flint-mi-teen-who-fired-at-him-near-citys-juneteenth-parade/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/19/2021

Location : Interstate 40 near Exit 142

City : Little Rock

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : Little Rock Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 19, 2021, Little Rock police attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 40 near the Morgan and Maumelle exit. The driver refused to stop, and police escalated a chase at high speed. As the vehicle approached Exit 142, the driver lost control and crashed off the roadway. The driver was killed in the crash. The department later faced criticism for not immediately disclosing the fatal pursuit, which raised public concerns about transparency and pursuit reporting. No officer names, charges, or disciplinary actions were released, and the driver’s identity remains undisclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/one-dead-in-north-little-rock-crash-after-fleeing-from-police/
https://www.kark.com/news/working4you/lrpd-never-disclosed-2021-pursuit-deadly-crash/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjDKUP1WAIU

Tyler Hodge

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/19/2021

Location : 500 block West Carlyle Street

City : Wichita

County : Sedgwick

State : Kansas

Agency : Wichita Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At about 10:15 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check to check on a woman at a home. Upon arrival, two officers contacted the woman and her daughter at the home. The woman reported a physical disturbance with her boyfriend, Tyler Hodge. The woman told officers she believed Hodge had left. Hodge's vehicle was at the home, so the officers began checking the home and property. The two officers found Hodge seated in a detached shed in the backyard, armed with a rifle. Hodge ran toward the officers and fired multiple shots. During an exchange of gunfire in which a deputy was wounded, police shot and killed Hodge.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksn.com/news/crime/da-no-charge-against-wichita-officer-who-killed-man/ 

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/19/2021

Location : Near Arizona State Route 85, north of Lukeville

City : Lukeville

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : U.S. Border Patrol / U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, U.S. Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a vehicle suspected of carrying migrants on SR-85 north of Lukeville, Arizona. A vehicle immobilization device was deployed, the driver lost control, and the crash killed the driver. The male occupant died on June 19, 2021, after being transported to hospital for critical injuries. Investigations by CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility, the Arizona Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security are ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.aclutx.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/cbp_fatal_encounters_details_-_10282021.pdf
https://borderoversight.org/event_type/vehicle-pursuit/?accountability=under-opr-investigation

Everett Stern

Age :63

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/18/2021

Location : N Arkansas Avenue and Arctic Avenue

City : Atlantic City

County : Atlantic

State : New Jersey

Agency : Atlantic City Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Fatal collision involving police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/18/2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Everett Stern, 63, was struck and killed by a marked Atlantic City Police Department patrol vehicle at the intersection of N Arkansas Avenue and Arctic Avenue. The officer driving the vehicle was reportedly responding to a routine call for service and did not have lights or sirens activated at the time of the collision.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nj.com/atlantic/2021/06/bicyclist-struck-and-killed-by-atlantic-city-police-vehicle-officials-say.html
https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-on-bicycle-struck-and-killed-by-atlantic-city-police-car/article_b71f3a50-98c1-11eb-95aa-bf10cc4770a6.html
https://6abc.com/atlantic-city-bicyclist-killed-police-car-collision/10795122/

Max Jaramillo

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 78 Pedro Place

City : Veguita

County : Socorro

State : New Mexico

Agency : Socorro County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Lt. Richard Lopez and Deputy Carlos Valenzuela

Cause of Death : Fire

Event : Killed by explosion during shootout with police

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, around 9 p.m., deputies from the Socorro County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of shots fired at 78 Pedro Place in Veguita, New Mexico. A neighbor reported that occupants of a white Dodge pickup truck were shooting at an unoccupied residence. Deputies Richard Lopez and Carlos Valenzuela arrived and were met with gunfire from Dean Gross, who fired at least one shot at them. Both deputies returned fire, striking the truck, which caused an explosion. During the incident, Max Jaramillo, 29, fled on foot into the desert. Dean Gross, Joseph Ramalia, and two women remained at the scene and were detained by deputies. Jaramillo was later found deceased in a nearby arroyo.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2021/07/06/update-ois-involving-the-socorro-county-sheriffs-office-in-veguita-nm/
2. https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/family-files-lawsuit-after-man-killed-in-explosion-during-a-shoot-out-with-socorro-county-sheriffs-office/
3. https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/video-shows-explosion-during-socorro-co-deputy-involved-shooting/

Katelyn Jo "Katie" Robinson

Age :20

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : M-129 and 20th Street

City : Sault Ste. Marie

County : Chippewa

State : Michigan

Agency : Chippewa County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/17/2021, starting at about 7: 59 p.m., the Chippewa County Central Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a truck driving recklessly in the Pickford area, heading north towards Sault Ste. Marie. Deputies from the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office located the truck traveling northbound on M-129 and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The truck did not stop and continued at high speed with police chasing until it collided with the rear of a small car driven by bystander Katelyn Jo "Katie" Robinson at the intersection of M-129 and 20th Street. The collision propelled Robinson's car into an electric pole, causing her to be ejected. She died at the crash site. The truck then continued northbound, eventually crashing after hitting a stop sign, an electric pole guide wire, three parked cars, and a building. The driver of the truck was transported to War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, also with life-threatening injuries.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 life-threatening injury

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.miningjournal.net/news/front-page-news/2021/06/20-year-old-killed-in-chippewa-co-traffic-crash/
2. https://www.sooleader.com/local-news/driver-in-collision-killing-saultite-katie-robinson-charged-7620318
3. https://www.sooleader.com/local-sports/phenomenal-person-sault-remembers-katie-robinsons-legacy-6511604
4. https://www.sooleader.com/local-news/third-annual-katie-robinson-memorial-showcase-this-weekend-8218545
5. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sooeveningnews/name/katelyn-robinson-obituary?id=17003537
6. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228742507/katelyn_jo-robinson
7. https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/mi/sault-sainte-marie/katelyn-robinson-12911083
8. https://www.facebook.com/saultanimalhospital/posts/as-many-of-you-know-there-was-a-tragic-car-accident-late-last-week-that-led-to-t/4747221338630592/
9. https://www.facebook.com/downtownsault/posts/katie-and-her-teammates-recently-volunteered-with-us-at-downtown-sault-were-sad-/3762781917160701/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :15

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 1000 block County Welfare Road

City : Leesport

County : Berks

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Bern Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, Bern Township officers on patrol initiated a pursuit of a vehicle for undisclosed reasons. The driver continued to drive, and officers escalated the chase. The pursuit ended when the vehicle struck a tree. The driver, Michael Brooks Jr., 20, and the 15-year-old female passenger were both pronounced dead at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/coroner-ids-2-killed-in-crash-after-police-chase-in-bern/article_891d6b30-d02d-11eb-b3fa-affd8fbef1af.html

Michael J. Brooks Jr.

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 1000 block County Welfare Road

City : Leesport

County : Berks

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Bern Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, Bern Township officers on patrol initiated a pursuit of a vehicle for undisclosed reasons. The driver continued to drive, and officers escalated the chase. The pursuit ended when the vehicle struck a tree. The driver, Michael Brooks Jr., 20, and the 15-year-old female passenger were both pronounced dead at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/coroner-ids-2-killed-in-crash-after-police-chase-in-bern/article_891d6b30-d02d-11eb-b3fa-affd8fbef1af.html 

John Geisler

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 100 block Spring Water Court

City : Moon Township

County : Allegheny

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Moon Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, Moon Township police responded to a domestic disturbance involving John Geisler, 37, and his mother. Geisler threatened to shoot his mother and any officers who arrived. After fleeing the scene, he was located in his vehiclewith a gun and rammed a police car before fleeing again. A SWAT team surrounded his residence, and after several hours during which flash bang grenades were fired inside, Geisler was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://patch.com/pennsylvania/moon/swat-situation-ends-peacefully-moon
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/swat-situation-in-moon-township/

Patsy Joyce Terry

Age :77

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : State Road 70, north of the intersection with Midway Road

City : Fort Pierce

County : St. Lucie

State : Florida

Agency : Florida Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, a 23-year-old man, Derrick Tyrone Lamb, led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed pursuit through St. Lucie County. The vehicle crashed on State Road 70 after reaching very high speeds, fatally injuring a77-year-old bystander, resulting in the death of 76-year-old Patsy Joyce Terry.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2025/09/11/23-year-old-man-sentenced-after-deadly-2021-crash-in-st-lucie-county/86098135007/

Shawn Michael Roy Montoya

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 4200 block 88th Street Northeast

City : Marysville

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Marysville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, officers from the Marysville Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the 4200 block of 88th Street Northeast. Shawn Michael Roy Montoya reportedly left the scene in a white pickup truck. When an officer spotted the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Montoya continued driving. An officer used his vehicle to disable Montoya’s truck. As officers approached the truck, they heard a gunshot. Police reported that Montoya died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/police-after-short-chase-in-marysville-man-dies-by-suicide/