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Alyjah Thomas

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/03/2021

Location : Northeast Lowry Avenue and Hayes Street

City : Minneapolis

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Robbinsdale Police Department / Minneapolis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/03, Robbinsdale police officers attempted to initiate a stop of an SUV reported stolen during an armed carjacking. The vehicle fled at high speed into Minneapolis and lost control at Northeast Lowry Avenue and Hayes Street, crashing. Alyjah Thomas, 15, who was a passenger, died from injuries sustained in the crash. Three other juveniles in the vehicle were hospitalized with injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/12/09/minnesota-crash-after-police-pursuit-leaves-2-dead-3-hurt
https://www.ccxmedia.org/news/two-juveniles-dead-three-injured-after-robbinsdale-police-pursue-stolen-car/
https://www.fox9.com/news/two-dead-3-injured-following-crash-in-minneapolis

Jose Angel Baca

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/03/2021

Location : NM-314 and Davila Road

City : Los Lunas

County : Valencia

State : New Mexico

Agency : Valencia County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit and exchange of gunfire

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 3, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., deputies from the Valencia County Sheriff's Office (VCSO) responded to a suspicious vehicle report on New Mexico State Road 6 near mile marker 19. Upon arrival, they encountered 28-year-old Jose Angel Baca, who fired at a deputy, striking him. Baca then fled the scene in a white Dodge pickup truck. A "be on the lookout" (BOLO) alert was issued, and VCSO deputies, along with New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers, located Baca's vehicle and initiated a pursuit. The chase continued through Los Lunas, with Baca eventually crashing near the railroad tracks at State Road 314 and Davila Road. Baca exited the vehicle and began firing at law enforcement officers. In response, two VCSO deputies and one NMSP officer discharged their weapons, fatally wounding Baca. A VCSO deputy was injured by shrapnel during the exchange but was treated and released from the hospital. Baca was pronounced deceased at the scene. At the time of the incident, Baca had recently been released from probation for aggravated battery upon a police officer resulting in great bodily harm, battery on a household member, and resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer during arrest. The names of the officers involved were not released immediately following the incident. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau conducted the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/suspect-killed-valencia-co-sheriff-deputies-injured-near-los-lunas/
https://www.cibolacitizen.com/news/nmsp-investigates-ois-involving-nmsp-and-valencia-county-sheriffs-office
https://www.krwg.org/regional/2021-09-16/update-fatal-police-shooting-of-los-lunas-man

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/03/2021

Location : S Meadow Avenue

City : Laredo

County : Webb

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Border Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Fall from height

Event : Migrant killed by Operation Lone Star

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 3, 2021, around 6 a.m., a U.S. Border Patrol agent apprehended four migrants near the Rio Grande River in Laredo, Texas. The agent handcuffed the four migrants to each other using three pairs of handcuffs. As the agent assisted the migrants through a barbed wire fence en route to a Border Patrol unit, a female migrant managed to slip her hand from the handcuff. She then ran approximately 50 feet toward the Rio Grande and fell from a 20-foot cliff in the darkness, sustaining fatal injuries. The Laredo Fire Department arrived at the scene and declared her deceased. The incident is under review by the Laredo Police Department, the Webb County Medical Examiner's Office, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Professional Responsibility. The DHS Office of Inspector General was notified of the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.aclutx.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/cbp_fatal_encounters_details_-_06072022.pdf

John Clarence Vos Jr.

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/02/2021

Location : Wilson Avenue and Murtland Avenue

City : DuBois

County : Clearfield

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Sandy Township Police Department, DuBois City Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/02/2021, officers from the Sandy Township Police Department, DuBois City Police Department, and Pennsylvania State Police responded to Wilson Avenue and Murtland Avenue in DuBois, Pennsylvania, after receiving information about the location of John Clarence Vos Jr. Vos was implicated in one of six related federal indictments concerning a California-to-Western Pennsylvania meth trafficking operation. Following a several-hour standoff, Vos was found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
Last Update: 01/15/2025

SOURCE LINKS :

https://gantnews.com/2021/09/03/police-standoff-in-dubois-ends-after-suspect-found-dead/

Michael Ouellette

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/02/2021

Location : Sisson Street and Water Street

City : Warren

County : Bristol

State : Rhode Island

Agency : Bristol Police Department

Officer(s) : Major Scott McNally and Chief Kevin Lynch

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 2, 2021, Michael Ouellette, 37, president of the Italian-American Club in Warren, Rhode Island, fatally shot Assistant Fire Chief Brian Remy, 66, and wounded Jason Furtado, 41, inside the club. After the shootings, Ouellette fled the scene on foot. Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch and Major Scott McNally, responding to the incident, encountered Ouellette on Water Street. Ouellette fired at the officers, who returned fire. Ouellette then retreated into an alley off Water Street, where he was later found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.997wpro.com/2021/09/03/shooting-at-rhode-island-social-club-leaves-2-dead-1-hurt/
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/police-responding-to-shots-fired-in-warren/

Christopher Derby

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/02/2021

Location : Sheridan Boulevard and I-76

City : Arvada

County : Adams

State : Colorado

Agency : Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shooting incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/02/2021, a passing motorist called 911 to report a person standing near a motorcycle and waving a gun at Sheridan Boulevard and I-76 in Arvada, Colorado. Police stated a deputy arrived and found the motorcycle unoccupied. Police stated a man matching the description approached the deputy. Police alleged that during the conversation, Christopher Derby removed a handgun from his waistband and pointed it toward the deputy. The deputy opened fire and shot and killed Derby.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denverpost.com/2021/09/03/arvada-deputy-shooting-sheridan-i76/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/deputy-shooting-arvada-i76/73-8e5a2b6c-1a7e-4f2f-8c9b-6a7d4b8a6e2f
https://www.cpr.org/2021/09/03/jefferson-county-deputy-shoots-kills-man-arvada/

https://denver.cbslocal.com/2021/09/02/interstate-76-officer-involved-shooting-sheridan-boulevard/

Omar Hernandez

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/01/2021

Location : 1242 Mitchell Road

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Constable's Office Precinct 1, Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after ramming vehicles

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputies were called after a man rammed several vehicles during an altercation with family members at a church. They spotted him driving the wrong way down the Hardy Toll Road. The 20-minute chase came to an end around 10:20 p.m. when the man ran over the deputy and crashed into a family member's home. Four deputy constables and a Houston police officer opened fire, killing the man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/chase-north-houston-officer-involved-shooting/285-fb3c21b3-11fe-41f7-81f4-3782e83b61db 

James Williams

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/01/2021

Location : 5501 East 21st Street

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 1, 2021, at approximately noon, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were tracking James Williams, a 33-year-old man wanted in connection with a homicide. Williams also had a felony warrant for escape and weapons offenses.
Officers observed Williams leaving a convenience store near 5501 East 21st Street. Upon seeing police, Williams reportedly returned inside the store. Officers followed and ordered him to show his hands. Williams allegedly raised a gun, pointing it at officers. Two officers opened fire, shooting and killing him.
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Total fatalities and injuries: One fatality.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2021/09/01/impd-shoots-kills-man-wanted-fatal-shooting/5709684001/
https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/police-involved-shooting-on-east-21st-street/
https://fox59.com/news/indianapolis-police-shooting-suspect-killed/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/man-shot-killed-by-impd-officers-on-east-21st-street/531-4df7b1f4-00d9-4bbd-b6a7-975a13e56f7b

Connor Riley McDaniel

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/01/2021

Location : 1700 block of Gollihar Court

City : Peyton

County : El Paso

State : Colorado

Agency : El Paso County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/01/2021, deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office made contact with Connor Riley McDaniel in a rural, unincorporated area near Gollihar Court in Peyton, Colorado. Police stated McDaniel was suicidal and that deputies encountered him in an open field before he moved into a wooded area overlooking their position. Police stated deputies spoke with him by phone for several hours. Police alleged that during the standoff, McDaniel fired a weapon at least once toward deputies. Police stated three deputies opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denverpost.com/2021/09/02/el-paso-county-deputies-shoot-kill-man-armed-standoff/
https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/el-paso-county-deputies-shoot-kill-man-after-hours-long-standoff
https://gazette.com/news/crime/el-paso-county-deputies-shoot-and-kill-man-after-standoff/article_8d3a3a7a-0bda-11ec-9b4e-9b6a8c6f9e7a.html
https://www.fox21news.com/news/el-paso-county-sheriffs-office-involved-in-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.fox21news.com/news/officer-involved-shootings-ruled-justified/

https://www.kktv.com/2022/03/18/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-carried-out-near-peyton-el-paso-county-justified-by-district-attorneys-office/

Anne Marie Schilly

Age :65

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/01/2021

Location : Veterans Boulevard and Lisa Drive

City : Metairie

County : Jefferson Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Unidentified plainclothes deputy and Deputy Jane Smith (shooter)

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 1, 2021, at approximately 3:30 PM, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) deputies responded to reports of a public disturbance in the 6400 block of Park Manor Drive in Metairie, Louisiana. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Anne Marie Schilly, a 65-year-old woman, reportedly agitated and behaving erratically. Witnesses stated that Schilly was directing racial slurs and profanities toward parish workers repairing a water main. Specific remarks included the use of the N-word and commands such as, "Go back to your country," directed at the workers. This behavior was captured by bystanders on video.
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Deputies approached Schilly to de-escalate the situation, but she refused to cooperate, entered her vehicle, and fled the scene. In the process, Schilly dragged one of the responding deputies with her car for a short distance before breaking free.
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A high-risk pursuit ensued, with Schilly driving erratically through Metairie, endangering other motorists and pedestrians. During the chase, she reportedly attempted to strike multiple individuals with her vehicle. Eyewitness accounts describe her driving onto sidewalks and into oncoming traffic, exacerbating the public safety threat. The pursuit concluded near the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and Lisa Drive, where heavy traffic temporarily halted Schilly’s vehicle.
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As deputies approached her car to take her into custody, Schilly accelerated, striking a second deputy. In response, Deputy Jane Smith fired multiple shots into the driver’s side of her vehicle, striking Schilly. Her car traveled an additional 40 to 50 feet before coming to a stop. Schilly was pronounced dead at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice
2. https://www.nola.com/news/crime_politics/article_anne_marie_schilly_shooting
3. https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/article_deputy_dragged_schilly_racist
4. https://www.wdsu.com/article/anne-schilly-shooting-mental-health-crisis
5. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/jefferson-parish-deputy-dragged-anne-schilly

Kamren Brown

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/01/2021

Location : South Avenue and E Fountain Street

City : Battle Creek

County : Calhoun

State : Michigan

Agency : Battle Creek Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/01/2021, police from the Battle Creek Police Department responded to a call around 3: 55 p.m. regarding Kamren Brown attempting to break into a woman's home. Upon arrival, a foot pursuit ensued. According to reports, during the confrontation, Brown lifted a gun to his head and shot himself as an officer also discharged their weapon, reportedly at the same moment. Brown died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, despite the officer's shot.

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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://wwmt.com/news/local/suspect-shoots-himself-during-foot-chase-arrest-in-battle-creek
https://wbckfm.com/battle-creek-police-chief-says-suspect-killed-himself-as-officer-opened-fire/
https://www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun-county/prosecutor-bcpd-officer-justified-in-shooting-man-who-shot-himself/
https://list23.com/804137-a-battle-creek-officer-has-been-cleared-after-he-shoots-at-the-same-time-following-the-man-s-suicide/
https://www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun-county/battle-creek-police-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sal40HDJBQ

Name Not Disclosed

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/31/2021

Location : 7200 Hillcroft Avenue

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers responded to reports of the man assaulting his wife. Upon arrival, the man fled in a gray Honda Accord, heading north on Hillcroft Avenue. He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the back of a black Ford F-450 truck, resulting in his death. His wife was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the assault.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/man-killed-crash-assaulting-wife-husband-dead/10992650/ 

Karina Diaz

Age :49

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/31/2021

Location : Sunset Drive and Southwest 92nd Avenue

City : Sunset

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami-Dade Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A South Miami Police officer spotted a white Range Rover traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on the Palmetto Expressway. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but it continued westbound on Sunset Drive after exiting. The Range Rover collided with a grey Kia at Southwest 92nd Avenue, killing the male adult driver and two female adult passengers: Karina Diaz, 49, Adalberto Hernandez Cereijo, 51, and Elena Chacon Diaz, 75.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/three-killed-one-hospitalized-crash/ 

Elena Chacon Diaz

Age :75

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/31/2021

Location : Sunset Drive and Southwest 92nd Avenue

City : Sunset

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami-Dade Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A South Miami Police officer spotted a white Range Rover traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on the Palmetto Expressway. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but it continued westbound on Sunset Drive after exiting. The Range Rover collided with a grey Kia at Southwest 92nd Avenue, killing the male adult driver and two female adult passengers: Karina Diaz, 49, Adalberto Hernandez Cereijo, 51, and Elena Chacon Diaz, 75.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/three-killed-one-hospitalized-crash/

Adalberto Hernandez Cereijo

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/31/2021

Location : Sunset Drive and Southwest 92nd Avenue

City : Sunset

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami-Dade Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A South Miami Police officer spotted a white Range Rover traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on the Palmetto Expressway. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but it continued westbound on Sunset Drive after exiting. The Range Rover collided with a grey Kia at Southwest 92nd Avenue, killing the male adult driver and two female adult passengers: Karina Diaz, 49, Adalberto Hernandez Cereijo, 51, and Elena Chacon Diaz, 75.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/three-killed-one-hospitalized-crash/

Robert Nelson

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/31/2021

Location : 2400 West Greenleaf Avenue

City : Anaheim

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Anaheim Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shooting incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/31/2021, Anaheim police officers responded to a residence on West Greenleaf Avenue after a caller reported they had been shot. Police stated that after officers entered the home, they found a homicide victim. Police stated a man identified as Robert Nelson then confronted officers and police alleged he had a gun. Officers opened fire and shot and killed Nelson.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ocregister.com/2021/08/31/anaheim-police-shoot-and-kill-man-after-finding-homicide-victim-in-home/
https://abc7.com/anaheim-police-shooting-west-greenleaf-avenue/11009633/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-09-01/anaheim-police-shooting-west-greenleaf-avenue
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/homicide-suspect-fatally-shot-by-anaheim-police/2683928/

George David Watson

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/31/2021

Location : 14th St. NW and V St. NW

City : Washington

County : District of Columbia

State : District of Columbia

Agency : Metropolitan Police Department DC

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/31/2021, Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to reports of a person on a balcony at the intersection of 14th Street NW and V Street NW in Washington, DC. Police stated they encountered George David Watson and spoke with him multiple times. Police alleged Watson pointed a firearm toward officers. At least one officer opened fire and shot Watson, killing him. Police later stated the object he was holding was a paintball or airsoft gun.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/08/31/dc-police-shooting-columbia-heights/
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-northwest-dc/2787964/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/man-shot-killed-by-police-in-northwest-dc/65-6e7a2c6c-9d8b-4c4a-9b7a-6c9f9f5c5e1a
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/dc-police-officer-suspect-shot-northwest/65-87930cec-cfda-4853-af52-2b1f98696885

https://wjla.com/news/local/video-dc-police-shoot-and-kill-man-whose-gun-may-have-been-fake-airsoft-paint-ball

Jeremy Michael Berg

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/31/2021

Location : 23966 42nd Street

City : Martelle

County : Jones

State : Iowa

Agency : Jones County Sheriff’s Office, Anamosa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to fire

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/31/2021, deputies and officers responded to a report of a property fire at 42nd Street in Martelle, Iowa. Police stated they encountered Jeremy Michael Berg and alleged he was holding a knife. Police stated officers ordered Berg to drop the knife and that he did not comply. Police stated five officers opened fire and shot and killed Berg at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcrg.com/2021/09/01/man-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement-in-jones-county/
https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/jones-county-deputies-anamosa-police-shoot-kill-man-after-fire-call/
https://www.kwwl.com/news/iowa/jones-county-man-shot-killed-by-police-after-fire-call/article_3c3c7a2e-0b0b-11ec-9c7e-6f0a8f0a4a8e.html
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2021/09/01/iowa-police-shooting-one-dead-after-incident-eastern-iowa-martelle-jones-county/5678696001/

https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/body-camera-video-released-of-fatal-shooting-by-jones-county-deputies-jeremy-michael-berg-martelle-elkport-fire-knife-anamosa-pd/524-fb94e194-ca14-4315-b7f1-9962e227377d

Adalberto Hernandez-Cereijo

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/31/2021

Location : Sunset Drive near Southwest 92nd Avenue

City : Miami

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami-Dade Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/31/2021, police escalated a high speed chase in South Florida. During the pursuit the fleeing vehicle crashed and three bystanders were killed at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfla.com/news/high-speed-chase-kills-three-in-south-florida/

Karina Diaz Chacon

Age :52

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/31/2021

Location : Sunset Drive near Southwest 92nd Avenue

City : Miami

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami-Dade Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/31/2021, police escalated a high speed chase in South Florida. During the pursuit the fleeing vehicle crashed and three bystanders were killed at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfla.com/news/high-speed-chase-kills-three-in-south-florida/

Elena Chacon-Diaz

Age :75

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/31/2021

Location : Sunset Drive near Southwest 92nd Avenue

City : Miami

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami-Dade Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/31/2021, police escalated a high speed chase in South Florida. During the pursuit the fleeing vehicle crashed and three bystanders were killed at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfla.com/news/high-speed-chase-kills-three-in-south-florida/

Paris Wilder

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/30/2021

Location : West New Haven Avenue

City : West Melbourne

County : Brevard

State : Florida

Agency : Brevard County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 30, 2021, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Brevard County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop near Interstate 95 and State Road 192 in West Melbourne, Florida. The vehicle had three adult occupants and a 2-month-old infant. During the stop, deputies asked passenger Paris Wilder to exit the vehicle. Wilderimmediately opened the door armed with a rifle and began shooting at the deputies. Deputies opened fire, resulting in Wilder's death. One deputy was shot in the lower leg and sustained a non-life-threatening injury. The injured deputy was also attacked by Wilder with multiple strikes to the head with the butt of the rifle. As the attack on the injured deputy continued, the original deputy was able to end the threat by using deadly force and shooting Wilder.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.brevardsheriff.com/home/nr-21-43-investigative-update-deputy-involved-shooting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M83pA-xzOM8

EtiannaPlanellas

Age :48

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/30/2021

Location : 68 NW 95 Street

City : Miami Shores

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami Shores Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers responded to a disturbance call at 68 NW 95 Street in Miami Shores, Florida. Upon arrival, they found EtiannaPlanellas outside. Planellas pointed an apparent weapon toward an officer, prompting the officer to shoot and kill her. It was later determined that Planellas had a BB gun.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/08/30/authorities-investigating-deadly-police-involved-shooting-in-miami-shores/ 

Brittni Muldrew

Age :36

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 08/30/2021

Location : 4400 block W Hillsboro Boulevard

City : Coconut Creek

County : Broward

State : Florida

Agency : Coconut Creek Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 8:24 p.m., two police officers from the Coconut Creek Police Department shot and killed Brittni Muldrew after stopping her in a white Mercedes that had reportedly been stolen. Muldrew allegedly reversed the car in the direction of the officers, prompting them to open fire.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/08/31/police-2-suspects-taken-into-custody-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-coconut-creek/ 

Ronald J. Reiner

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/30/2021

Location : 2000 N. Linden Street

City : Normal, McLean County

County : McLean

State : Illinois

Agency : Normal Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shooting incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/30/2021, officers with the Normal Police Department responded to a residence on North Linden Street after reports of multiple people being shot. Police stated they encountered an individual they alleged was armed. Officers opened fire and shot and killed Ronald J. Reiner at the scene. Police reported multiple victims were found with gunshot wounds inside the residence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/normal-police-shoot-kill-man-after-multiple-people-found-shot/article_9d9c9c3a-0a1e-11ec-8c3e-1f6b6d8a7c3a.html
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-08-31/normal-police-shoot-and-kill-man-after-multiple-people-found-shot
https://www.wandtv.com/news/normal-police-shoot-kill-man-after-multiple-people-shot/article_6f0c3c9e-0a20-11ec-9a6a-8b7f5c4e9e6d.html
https://www.wandtv.com/news/troopers-armed-suspect-shot-killed-by-police-after-multiple-people-found-dead-in-mclean-co/article_c9d00fae-0a91-11ec-8fa7-b398c85967a9.html

Martin "Captain" Luther Bowman III

Age :80

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/30/2021

Location : 4100 block Kelly Road

City : Pearlington

County : Hancock

State : Mississippi

Agency : Hancock County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 30, 2021, deputies from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a murder scene on Kelly Road in Pearlington, amidst severe flooding from Hurricane Ida. Upon arriving, they attempted to engage with the man involved in the incident, Martin "Captain" Luther Bowman III. During this encounter, deputies shot and killed Bowman under undisclosed circumstances.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
Fatalities: 1

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://darkhorsepressnow.com/4544-2/
2. https://www.facebook.com/WLBT3/posts/80-year-old-martin-luther-bowman-iii-who-was-known-throughout-the-area-as-captai/10158045771085653/
3. https://www.facebook.com/societyalert/posts/80year-old-kills-65-years-old-man-in-deputy-involved-shooting-in-the-town-of-han/347131480441660/
4. https://www.facebook.com/wxxv25/posts/deputies-had-to-travel-by-boat-because-of-flood-waters-from-hurricane-ida/396038945874113/

Michael Rosado

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/29/2021

Location : Valentine Avenue and East 180th Street

City : Bronx

County : New York

State : New York

Agency : City of New York Police Department (NYPD)

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 29, 2021, at approximately 4:15 a.m., 24-year-old Michael Rosado and his 44-year-old father, Rafael Rosado, were involved in a dispute with a group of individuals on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The dispute escalated to a physical altercation, during which Michael Rosado allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired several shots.
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Two off-duty NYPD officers, who had just completed their shifts at the nearby 46th Precinct, witnessed the shooting and intervened. Michael Rosado allegedly turned and fired several shots at the officers. In response, the officers returned fire, fatally shooting Rosado. Rafael Rosado was arrested but was not injured in the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-off-duty-police-officers-fatally-shoot-man-bronx-20210829-20210829.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bronx-police-shooting-incident-2021/

Jorge "Cury" Alberto Perez

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/29/2021

Location : 400 block Federal Lane

City : Morrisville

County : Bucks

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Falls Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/29/2021, the Falls Township Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on the 400 block of Federal Lane in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, around noon. During their response, officers shot and killed a man.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2021/08/30/man-dead-officer-involved-shooting-falls-township/

Albert AJ Ruiz Perez

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/29/2021

Location : 16500 Zenda Street

City : San Bernardino

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/29/2021, deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting a disturbance involving Albert AJ Ruiz Perez in a residential garage in Victorville, California. Police stated he was armed with a gun and refused to leave the property. Police stated deputies located him inside the garage and that he would not engage with officers, leading to an extended standoff. Police stated that at one point Perez put the gun down and moved toward deputies, after which officers fired less-lethal weapons. Police alleged Perez then moved back toward the gun, at which point deputies opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fatalencounters.org/cases/albert-aj-ruiz-perez/
https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/crime/2021/08/30/sheriffs-deputies-shoot-kill-man-after-standoff-victorville/
https://abc7.com/victorville-shooting-san-bernardino-county-sheriffs-department-deputy-involved/10997860/
https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/2021/09/02/menifee-man-shot-killed-sheriffs-deputies-victorville-after-standoff-involved-swat-team/5702580001/

https://da.sbcounty.gov/2024/04/02/officer-involved-shooting-fatal-victorville-perez-a/

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/05/deputies-found-justified-in-deadly-2021-victorville-shooting/73210875007/

Grey Bell

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/29/2021

Location : 300 block of Home Park Ave

City : Atlanta

County : Fulton

State : Georgia

Agency : Georgia State Patrol, Atlanta Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/29/2021, officers responded to reports of a person with a gun who police stated was possibly suicidal in the 300 block of Home Park Ave in Atlanta, Georgia. Police stated they encountered Grey Bell and that he attempted to leave the area but was blocked by a patrol vehicle. Police alleged Bell then produced a handgun toward officers. Officers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/man-shot-killed-by-police-in-home-park-area-of-atlanta/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/man-shot-killed-by-police-home-park-neighborhood/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gsp-apd-officer-involved-shooting-home-park-atlanta
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-home-park-atlanta/
https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/atlanta/gbi-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-near-georgia-tech-campus/A5MKIFE32VFFXLI3X3YNJ2VCDQ/

https://www.ajc.com/news/breaking-gbi-investigates-shooting-involving-atlanta-police-officer-in-midtown/OJWYYDU7YZFUZFT6XR4K77SLGQ/

Name Withheld

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/29/2021

Location : Peachtree Street

City : Atlanta

County : Fulton

State : Georgia

Agency : Atlanta Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/29/2021, an Atlanta police officer responded after a person reported being struck with a pipe and directed the officer to Peachtree Street, where police stated an individual was striking vehicles with a metal pipe. Police stated the officer issued verbal commands and that the man continued walking toward the officer. Police stated the officer deployed a Taser, which did not stop him. The officer then opened fire and killed the man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/atlanta-police-shoot-kill-man-on-peachtree-street/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/man-shot-killed-by-atlanta-police-peachtree-street/
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-police-shooting-peachtree-street/
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/atlanta-police-involved-in-shooting-gbi-investigating/85-42e88357-27c0-4e42-b235-fd09173a12f1

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-on-peachtree-street

Imran Ali Rasheed

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 08/29/2021

Location : 909 E. 14th St

City : Plano

County : Collin

State : Texas

Agency : Plano Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shooting incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/29/2021, Imran Ali Rasheed entered the Plano Police Department lobby on East 14th Street in Plano, Texas, where police stated he fired a gun at a civilian employee. Officers opened fire inside the building and shot and killed Rasheed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/plano-police-shoot-kill-man-after-shooting-inside-police-headquarters/2729153/
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2021/08/29/plano-police-shoot-and-kill-man-after-shooting-inside-police-headquarters/
https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/plano-police-shooting-headquarters-man-killed/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fbi-continues-probe-in-garland-plano-shootings-attorney-for-suspects-family-speaks-out/2731654/

https://nypost.com/2021/08/31/man-kills-texas-lyft-driver-in-possible-terror-related-slaying/

Johnny Lee Perry II

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/29/2021

Location : Southside Road

City : Missoula

County : Missoula

State : Montana

Agency : Missoula County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Unknown

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 29, 2021, at around 5:30 p.m., deputies from the Missoula County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Southside Road, west of Missoula, following reports of a disturbance. Johnny Lee Perry II was allegedly involved, swinging a machete and making threats. Deputies fired less-lethal options and then opened fire, 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 :

1. https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/not-guilty-verdict-in-the-deadly-shooting-of-a-suspect-by-sheriffs-deputy
2. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/missoula-deputy-cleared-in-killing-of-man-with-machete
3. https://www.kpax.com/missoula-coroners-inquest-jury-returns-verdict-in-fatal-officer-involved-shooting
4. https://apnews.com/article/shootings-race-and-ethnicity-montana-missoula-259f7c7f7f408b05f6047164e590268b
5. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/coroners-inquest-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-justified

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/29/2021

Location : Highway 36 and Henderson Mill Road

City : Covington

County : Newton

State : Georgia

Agency : Newton County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 29, 2021, a pregnant woman was killed when a stolen car being pursued by Newton County deputies crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of Highway 36 and Henderson Mill Road in Covington, Georgia. The woman bystander was in the struck vehicle and died from injuries sustained in the crash. Her identity was not released publicly. The pursuit began after the vehicle was chased by law enforcement.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/1-dead-following-police-pursuit-of-stolen-vehicle/85-c53057e3-db64-44d2-b2ea-04db2b236520
https://www.covnews.com/news/crime/pregnant-woman-dies-crash-after-pursuit/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/newton-county/pregnant-woman-dies-after-suspect-leading-police-chase-crashes-into-car/N5NLFZZRYZGHXJS2W3VWVFKJBE/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/innocent-bystander-killed-in-newton-county-crash-following-police-pursuit
https://www.wgxa.tv/news/local/pregnant-woman-killed-in-newton-county-crash-after-police-chase-of-stolen-car

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 08/28/2021

Location : Echols Street

City : Arkoma

County : LeFlore

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Fort Smith Police Department, Arkoma Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 28, 2021, Fort Smith Police responded to reports of unauthorized individuals tampering with vehicles at a construction site on Old Greenwood Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a damaged and abandoned Ford van and evidence of multiple construction vehicles being hot-wired. A water truck had been stolen and later found crashed through a fence at a nearby business, where additional vehicles had been tampered with. A box truck stolen from the business was tracked to an area near South E Street in Fort Smith. When officers attempted to engage the man, he drove away. Police escalated a chase into Arkoma, Oklahoma. In Arkoma, police attempted to stop the box truck using patrol vehicles. The driver rammed the police vehicles, nearly driving over a small police sedan. Officers then discharged their firearms, striking the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A female passenger in the truck was unharmed and taken into custody. Another woman, allegedly connected to the incident, was arrested after arriving at the scene at high speed. Due to the man being Native American, the FBI assumed jurisdiction over the investigation, in accordance with federal guidelines.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/man-dead-following-police-pursuit-starting-in-fort-smith/527-b031bb1c-8b5a-4f60-8a84-cf9e566d97c8?utm_
https://www.4029tv.com/article/one-man-is-dead-following-a-police-pursuit-and-shooting-in-arkoma/37424445
https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/suspect-dead-following-police-pursuit-starting-in-fort-smith/527-b031bb1c-8b5a-4f60-8a84-cf9e566d97c8 

Ingmar Von Strandberg

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/28/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Esmeralda County

County : Esmeralda

State : Nevada

Agency : Nye County Sheriff’s Office, Esmeralda County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/28/2021, deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a fight involving Ingmar Von Strandberg and threats that he would kill others and himself. Police stated Strandberg later drove south in a white van and was found pulled over along U.S. 95, where an Esmeralda County deputy was attempting to negotiate with him while he sat in the passenger seat. Police stated deputies attempted to convince Strandberg to exit the vehicle and that he said he would get out with a gun and that officers would have to kill him. Police stated Strandberg exited the vehicle holding what appeared to be a handgun and pointed it toward deputies. Deputies opened fire. Police stated Strandberg then sat up and again pointed the object toward deputies, who fired additional shots and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/nye-esmeralda-county-deputies-shoot-kill-man-on-u-s-95-2428612/
https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/man-shot-killed-after-confrontation-with-deputies-on-u-s-95
https://mynews4.com/news/local/deputies-involved-in-fatal-shooting-along-us-95-in-esmeralda-county
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/police-shooting-just-south-of-tonopah-leaves-1-dead-2429121/

Anastasio Rocha

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/28/2021

Location : Edinburg

City : Edinburg

County : Hidalgo

State : Texas

Agency : Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Found dead in vehicle following police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/28/2021 a man from Mexico, Anastasio Rocha, was found dead inside his 2014 white Chevrolet Malibu shortly after midnight in Edinburg. The body was discovered following the conclusion of a police pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krgv.com/videos/autopsy-results-for-man-found-dead-in-edinburg-released/
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mexican-man-found-dead-in-vehicle-following-police-chase-that-ends-near-edinburg/

Brianna E Sullivan

Age :36

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 08/28/2021

Location : Interstate 293 North near mile marker 4.4

City : Bedford

County : Hillsborough

State : New Hampshire

Agency : New Hampshire State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed in single vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/28/2021, Brianna E Sullivan was driving a GMC Terrain north on Interstate 293 near the Bedford and Manchester line when her vehicle struck the right side guardrail and then crossed the roadway into a concrete barrier. Police arrived and found her unconscious at the scene. She was transported to a nearby hospital where she died from her injuries. A male passenger survived with non life threatening injuries. Police reported that alcohol and distraction were factors under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmur.com/article/nashua-woman-dead-293-crash-bedford-new-hampshire/37421978
https://patch.com/new-hampshire/nashua/nashua-woman-dies-after-accident-i-293-bedford
https://www.therochestervoice.com/alcohol-said-involved-in-early-morning-bedford-crash-that-killed-nashua-woman-cms-17052

David G. Wandell

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/27/2021

Location : 1200 Walnut Street

City : Elmira

County : Chemung

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 27, 2021, at approximately 11:32 a.m., officers responded to a report of a wanted person in Eldridge Park in Elmira, New York. As an Elmira officer entered the park to arrest 53-year-old David G. Wandell, he allegedly pointed a black revolver at her from about 20 yards away. The officer fired several shots, although it is unclear how many shots were fired or if Wandell was struck.
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Around 11:45 a.m., officers learned that Wandell had moved to Davis Street and then proceeded to Woodlawn Cemetery. Several officers reportedly confronted Wandell in the cemetery, where he allegedly brandished a weapon. Officers then shot and killed Wandell.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.foxnews.com/us/elmira-police-shooting
https://www.weny.com/news/local/police-shooting-elmira-2021
https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2021/08/elmira-man-shot-and-killed-by-police-responding-to-wanted-person-report.html

Fanta Bility

Age :8

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 08/27/2021

Location : 300 Calcon Hook Road

City : Sharon Hill

County : Delaware

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Sharon Hill Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by officer firing into crowd

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/27/2021, the Sharon Hill Police Department responded to gunfire outside a high school football stadium on 300 Calcon Hook Road in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. Shots were initially fired on the street, with at least one round directed toward three Sharon Hill police officers. The officers opened fire into the crowd of people, injuring four people and killing Fanta Bility.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/02/girl-shooting-football-game-police-sharon-hill