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Paul Rodriguez

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/07/2025

Location : Temple Police Department, 209 East Avenue A

City : Temple

County : Bell

State : Texas

Agency : Temple Police Department, Texas Rangers

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/07/2025 at approximately 9:09 p.m., Paul Rodriguez called the Bell County Communications Center and reported that he was outside the Temple Police Department and was not afraid to shoot himself. He repeatedly told dispatchers that he was "done," wanted police to shoot him, and said he was armed with a pistol. Officers responded to the front of the police department and began communicating with him.
During the approximately 11-minute encounter, Rodriguez held what appeared to be a handgun to his head while officers repeatedly attempted to de-escalate the situation and instructed him to drop the weapon. According to Temple police, Rodriguez lowered the weapon from his head and pointed it toward officers. Multiple officers fired their weapons, striking Rodriguez. Officers immediately rendered medical aid until Temple Fire & Rescue and EMS personnel arrived. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene.
The weapon Rodriguez carried was later determined to be a UMAREX .177-caliber BB air pistol designed to closely resemble a real handgun. Temple police released photographs of the BB pistol during a subsequent update.
The Texas Rangers assumed the criminal investigation into the shooting. The Temple Police Department also opened an internal administrative investigation. Seven Temple police officers were placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy pending completion of the investigations.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://city-of-temple.prowly.com/417993-texas-rangers-and-temple-police-department-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-deceased
https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_02763291-8fbb-4933-a4c7-65a5b6253fa2.html 

Joseph C. Jennings

Age :70

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/07/2025

Location : 93 West Union Street

City : Athens

County : Athens

State : Ohio

Agency : Athens Police Department; Ohio University Police Department; Athens County Special Response Team; Columbus Division of Fire Bomb Squad; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Athens County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 1:20 p.m. on August 7, 2025, Athens Police officers responded to the Beasley Mill apartment complex at 93 West Union Street for reports of a shooting. Officers arrived to find a woman with gunshot wounds; she was stabilized and flown to a Columbus hospital. Witness statements and scene evidence led police to identify 70-year-old Joseph C. Jennings as the shooter, barricaded inside an apartment. A note recovered at the scene claimed there were explosives inside, triggering a full-scale tactical escalation.
Command activated the Athens County Special Response Team (SRT) and requested support from the Columbus Division of Fire Bomb Squad and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The bomb threat prompted a rapid evacuation of nearby buildings and cordoning of several blocks. Armored vehicles were positioned to shield entry teams and block all approaches. SRT operators in full tactical gear established layered perimeters, with sniper-observer teams covering all sightlines and shield-bearing breach units staged for immediate assault.
Negotiators bore down by phone and loudspeaker, but Jennings did not respond. The SRT maintained an aggressive, high-visibility posture while the bomb squad prepared for potential detonation mitigation, staging robots and specialized equipment outside the structure.
When continued silence indicated no movement inside, a drone equipped with live video feed was flown into the apartment under the cover of armed overwatch. The drone located Jennings unresponsive on the floor with a visible firearm. SRT entry teams moved in under ballistic protection, confirmed he had sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and secured the weapon. No explosives were found inside after a complete bomb squad sweep.
The scene was declared safe, and investigators began processing ballistic evidence, the threatening note, and all tactical video recordings.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/athens/one-injured-in-shooting-near-ohio-university/
https://www.athensmessenger.com/news/suspect-in-thursday-shooting-dies-by-suicide-after-standoff-according-to-officials/article_de52a5da-82f3-4336-be02-7994edc34483.html

Bobby Tysan Coy Stacy

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : Grundy

City : Grundy

County : Buchanan

State : Virginia

Agency : Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died during/after arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/06/2025, deputies with the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office took Bobby Tysan Coy Stacy, 32, of Grundy, Virginia, into custody. While in the custody of the sheriff's office, Stacy experienced a medical emergency and died. Authorities have not publicly released the circumstances that led to his arrest or the events immediately preceding his death.
The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation assumed the investigation at the request of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office. Stacy's body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
In accordance with Buchanan County Sheriff's Office policy, two deputies involved in the incident were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and administrative investigations. Sheriff Alan Boyd stated that no additional information would be released while the investigation remains active.
On August 8, 2025, Buchanan County Commonwealth's Attorney Nikki Stiltner announced that an outside special prosecutor would be appointed to review the investigation and any potential criminal prosecution in order to ensure an independent evaluation of the case.
At the time of reporting, the Virginia State Police investigation remained ongoing, and the Medical Examiner had not released Stacy's official cause or manner of death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wcyb.com/news/local/2-deputies-put-on-leave-in-buchanan-county-after-man-in-custody-dies
https://www.virginiamountaineer.com/townnews/police/man-in-police-custody-dies-two-deputies-placed-on-leave/article_27ad68bc-cd32-4d06-ac0f-fe6346580de4.html
https://www.bdtonline.com/news/local_news/virginia-state-police-identify-man-who-died-while-in-custody/article_71070ff8-28ac-4ae4-aa05-772a3c0dcb5d.html

Matthew Foster

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : 4100 block of Murray Avenue

City : Pittsburgh

County : Allegheny

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pittsburgh Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/06/2025 at approximately 10:10 p.m., Pittsburgh police officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence in the 4100 block of Murray Avenue in the Greenfield neighborhood. After being directed inside the home, officers encountered Matthew Foster, 24, in a stairwell armed with a knife.
Officers repeatedly ordered Foster to drop the knife. According to investigators, officers deployed a Taser, but it was ineffective. Foster continued advancing toward the officers while armed with the knife. Two officers then fired their service weapons, striking Foster. Officers immediately rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived.
Foster was transported to UPMC Mercy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:08 p.m. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified him as Matthew Foster of Moon Township. No officers were injured during the incident.
The Allegheny County Police Department Homicide Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. Four Pittsburgh police officers were placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with department policy while detectives reviewed witness statements, physical evidence, Taser deployment, body-worn camera footage, and other evidence surrounding the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-police-greenfield/65620235
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-police-officer-shooting-greenfield-murray-avenue/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2Qfihalezk
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny-county/man-fatally-shot-by-police-in-greenfield-identified/
https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/medical-examiner-identifies-man-killed-police-greenfield/GGJE5VFHZZDUTP6QSEKMI2NRYU/

Eli Cid Jr.

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : 268 Remsen Street

City : Cohoes

County : Albany

State : New York

Agency : Cohoes Police Department; New York State Police Special Operations Response Team (SRT)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 5, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Cohoes Police officers responded to 268 Remsen Street after a resident reported an altercation involving three individuals and a firearm. Officers immediately moved to contain the location, establishing a perimeter and securing the surrounding area to prevent escape or outside interference. At 11:20 p.m., a woman exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident.
Recognizing the continued armed threat inside, command requested the New York State Police Special Operations Response Team (SRT). At approximately 2:00 a.m. on August 6, the SRT deployed to the scene with armored vehicles, fully equipped tactical operators, and sniper-observer teams positioned to dominate all sightlines. Shield-equipped assault elements staged at the primary entry point while secondary breach teams and tactical medics prepared for an extended engagement.
Negotiations continued through the night as SRT maintained an aggressive posture—visible rifles, ballistic shields forward, and continuous illumination of the target residence with high-intensity tactical lighting. At 7:42 a.m., as SRT operators advanced with shields to tighten the containment cordon, Eli Cid Jr. allegedly fired a round toward the advancing troopers. One trooper returned a single shot before the team withdrew to reassess for safety and prevent escalation.
At 8:12 a.m., approximately 30 minutes later, SRT members heard a single gunshot from inside. Command ordered an immediate tactical entry. Shield-led assault teams breached and cleared the interior, locating Cid with a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound. The weapon was recovered next to the body.
The New York Attorney General’s Office has assumed investigative control, reviewing body-worn camera recordings, ballistic evidence, radio communication logs, and forensic reports. No officers discharged additional rounds after the initial exchange. The case remains under active review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://troopers.ny.gov/news/update-state-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-cohoes-0
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/gunfire-exchange-trooper-cohoes-wednesday-probe-20804647.php
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2025/08/06/state-police-say-officers-returned-gunfire-with-individual-in-cohoes
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/police-person-barricaded-in-cohoes-home-shoots-at-troopers/
https://news10.com/news/local-news/police-scene-in-cohoes-on-remsen-street

Troy Plascencia

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : Amargosa Valley

City : Amargosa Valley

County : Nye

State : Nevada

Agency : Nye County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Michael Short

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/06/2025 at approximately 9:50 a.m., a Nye County Sheriff's Office deputy responded to a residence in Amargosa Valley after receiving a report of a possibly suicidal man. The deputy contacted 36-year-old Troy Plascencia outside the residence.
During the encounter, Plascencia armed himself with a large knife and advanced toward the deputy. According to the Nye County Sheriff's Office, the deputy fired his service weapon after Plascencia charged at him while holding the knife. Plascencia was struck by the gunfire and died at the scene. The deputy was not injured.
The Nye County Sheriff's Office secured the scene and began an investigation into the shooting. Sheriff Joe McGill stated that additional information would be released as the investigation progressed.
On August 11, 2025, the Nye County Sheriff's Office publicly identified the decedent as Troy Plascencia, age 36, and released body-worn camera footage of the encounter as part of its continuing investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kolotv.com/2025/08/06/one-killed-officer-involved-shooting-nye-county/
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/deputy-shoots-kills-knife-wielding-person-in-amargosa-valley-officials-say-3410372/
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/nye-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-person-armed-with-knife/
https://pvtimes.com/news/nye-county-sheriff-investigating-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-in-amargosa-valley-122238/
https://mynews4.com/news/local/nye-county-deputy-shoots-and-kills-person-armed-with-knife-amargosa-valley-august-2025

Raki Henderson

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : North 19th Place and West Hampton Avenue

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/06/2025 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Milwaukee police officers attempted to stop a vehicle that was driving recklessly near North Hopkins Street and West Hampton Avenue. Police also reported the vehicle was wanted in connection with a felony investigation. The driver, 17-year-old Raki Henderson, continued driving away while officers pursued.
The pursuit continued for approximately one mile before Henderson lost control of the vehicle near North 19th Place and West Hampton Avenue. The vehicle struck a tree and immediately became engulfed in flames. Henderson was trapped inside the burning vehicle.
Milwaukee police officers attempted to rescue Henderson from the burning vehicle. According to the Milwaukee Police Association, one officer suffered smoke inhalation and another sustained second- and third-degree burns while trying to pull Henderson from the wreckage. Despite those efforts, Henderson died at the scene. He was the sole occupant of the fleeing vehicle.
Henderson's family later publicly identified him and urged other drivers to stop when police attempt traffic stops, stating they hoped others would not lose their lives in similar circumstances. The Milwaukee Police Department continues to investigate the pursuit and crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-car-fire-leaves-at-least-1-person-dead-2-injured/65619938
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/milwaukee-police-teen-dies-in-crash-after-pursuit-vehicle-catches-fire
https://www.cbs58.com/news/milwaukee-teen-dies-in-crash-following-police-chase-car-catches-fire
https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-police-pursuit-deadly-crash-car-fire
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/08/07/milwaukee-police-officers-hurt-trying-to-save-teen-in-burning-car/123456789/

Carmine Faino

Age :61

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : 200 block of State Route 267

City : Choconut Township

County : Susquehanna

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Trooper Joseph Perechinsky; Trooper William Jenkins

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed ambush

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/07/2025 at approximately 11:17 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police troopers responded to a residence along State Route 171 in Thompson Township after receiving a welfare check request. Before troopers arrived, 61-year-old Carmine Faino had fatally shot a neighboring woman at a nearby residence.
As Trooper Joseph Perechinsky and Trooper William Jenkins arrived, Faino ambushed them with a semiautomatic rifle, firing dozens of rounds. Both troopers were struck by gunfire and sustained serious injuries. Despite being wounded, the troopers returned fire while additional Pennsylvania State Police personnel and local law enforcement officers responded to establish a perimeter.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Faino remained armed with the rifle and refused repeated commands to surrender. Troopers shot Faino during the confrontation. He died at the scene. Investigators also reported that Faino shot down a police drone that had been deployed during the incident.
Troopers Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins were airlifted to a hospital, where both were reported in stable condition. Pennsylvania State Police are conducting the investigation into the shooting, including the officers' use of deadly force. Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to Susquehanna County following the ambush and praised the actions of the wounded troopers.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/bradford-sullivan/rifle-wielding-man-shot-dead-after-ambushing-two-pa-troopers-state-police-update/
https://www.pahomepage.com/news/local-news/man-dead-after-shooting-involving-pennsylvania-state-police-in-susquehanna-county/

Agustin Rivera

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : Candler Rd/SR-60

City : Gainesville/Talmo

County : Hall

State : Georgia

Agency : Hall County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/06/2025, a Chevrolet Silverado was reported stolen from Hardy Chevrolet on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. Georgia State Patrol troopers located the truck and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, Daniel Thomas Davis, continued driving away while troopers pursued. The pursuit reached speeds exceeding 100 mph as it traveled through Hall County toward Jackson County.
Troopers attempted multiple PIT maneuvers during the pursuit but were initially unsuccessful. During the chase, a dog riding unsecured in the bed of the stolen pickup was thrown from the vehicle onto the roadway. Authorities have not released information regarding the dog's condition.
The pursuit continued south on Candler Road (SR-60), where Davis drove into the rear of a vehicle operated by Agustin Rivera, 50, forcing it off the roadway and into a wooded area. Rivera sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
After the collision, Davis continued driving away until Georgia State Patrol troopers successfully performed a PIT maneuver on GA-332 near Talmo, disabling the pickup. Davis fled on foot before troopers deployed a Taser and took him into custody. He was charged with felony murder and numerous additional offenses. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the pursuit and the fatal collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.accesswdun.com/article/2025/8/9/1429307/suspect-and-victim-identified-in-fatal-stolen-vehicle-chase
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/forsyth-county-police-chase-deadly-crash
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/man-dead-after-police-chase-crash-forsyth-county/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : Parking lot off State Highway 22 near County Road A

City : Wild Rose

County : Waupaca

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, Waushara County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 6, 2025, deputies from the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office attempted a welfare check on a person reported to be suicidal in Wautoma. Deputies quickly located the subject’s vehicle traveling on County Road H near Wild Rose. When they attempted a traffic stop on State Highway 22, the driver refused to stop, forcing deputies to escalate the encounter into a vehicle pursuit.
Deputies maintained close pursuit as the vehicle continued toward County Road A. Additional units maneuvered into intercept positions, prepared to block escape routes and bring the vehicle to a halt. The driver pulled into a parking lot near County Road A, where deputies rapidly approached with weapons ready and tactical positioning to control the scene.
As deputies closed distance to take the driver into custody, the individual produced a firearm and fatally shot themself inside the vehicle. Deputies immediately breached the driver’s door but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation, which includes reviewing dash camera footage, examining the firearm, and taking statements from all involved personnel.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/death-investigation-underway-after-police-pursuit-ends-in-waupaca-county/
https://fox11online.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-person-dies-by-suicide-during-pursuit-in-waushara-county-waupaca-wild-rose-wautoma-welfare-check-law-enforcement-state-highway-22-parking-lot-lifesaving-measures
https://wsau.com/2025/08/06/man-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-after-police-chase/

Gonzalo Reyes Hernandez

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : 6915 Playa Del Rey

City : Edinburg

County : Hidalgo

State : Texas

Agency : Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Asphyxiation

Event : Killed during restraint

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a disturbance in the 6900 block of Sigley Drive in Edinburg after receiving reports that a man was jumping fences and breaking neighbors' windows. Deputies located Gonzalo Reyes Hernandez, 34, lying on the driveway of a residence with visible head injuries. Witnesses reported that Hernandez had repeatedly struck his own head against the concrete driveway before deputies arrived. Deputies requested emergency medical services.
EMS personnel began treating Hernandez inside an ambulance. According to the sheriff's office, Hernandez became combative, exited the ambulance, and assaulted three deputies. Deputies restrained Hernandez and returned him to the ambulance so he could be transported to a hospital. While en route, his condition deteriorated despite lifesaving efforts. He was pronounced dead before arriving at the hospital.
The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office conducted a use-of-force review, which concluded that the deputies acted within department policy. An autopsy was ordered to determine Hernandez's cause and manner of death. At the sheriff's office request, the Texas Rangers opened an independent investigation into the in-custody death.
The investigation remains ongoing pending the results of the Medical Examiner's autopsy and the Texas Rangers' review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krgv.com/news/law-enforcement-investigate-in-custody-death-of-man-in-edinburg
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-dies-after-hitting-head-on-driveway-attacking-deputies
https://myrgv.com/alerts-mcm/2025/08/06/edinburg-mans-death-after-striking-his-head-attacking-deputies-prompts-probe

Preston Jett

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : Jackson Street & West 17th Streets, Anderson

City : Anderson

County : Madison

State : Indiana

Agency : Alexandria Police Department, Anderson Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025 at approximately 2:15 a.m., an Alexandria Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle. The driver continued driving away while police pursued. The pursuit entered the City of Anderson at a high rate of speed.
The fleeing vehicle lost control near the intersection of Washington Street and North Park Avenue. The vehicle struck a utility pole and crashed into two homes. Emergency responders located multiple occupants inside the wreckage.
Landon Shaffer, 17, of Marion, died from injuries sustained in the crash. Preston Jett, 20, of Marion, also died. A third occupant was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
The Anderson Police Department assumed responsibility for investigating the fatal crash. Authorities continue to investigate the pursuit and collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/alexandria-indiana-police-chase-ends-fatal-crash-anderson-madison-county/531-f771b1e6-f580-40ef-bb4a-7746c3916a82
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iv-coroner-ids-two-killed-222100258.html
https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/alexandria-police-chase-fatal-crash/

Landon Shaffer

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : Jackson Street & West 17th Streets, Anderson

City : Anderson

County : Madison

State : Indiana

Agency : Alexandria Police Department; Anderson Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025 at approximately 2:15 a.m., an Alexandria Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle. The driver continued driving away while police pursued. The pursuit entered the City of Anderson at a high rate of speed.
The fleeing vehicle lost control near the intersection of Washington Street and North Park Avenue. The vehicle struck a utility pole and crashed into two homes. Emergency responders located multiple occupants inside the wreckage.
Landon Shaffer, 17, of Marion, died from injuries sustained in the crash. Preston Jett, 20, of Marion, also died. A third occupant was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
The Anderson Police Department assumed responsibility for investigating the fatal crash. Authorities continue to investigate the pursuit and collision.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/alexandria-indiana-police-chase-ends-fatal-crash-anderson-madison-county/531-f771b1e6-f580-40ef-bb4a-7746c3916a82
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iv-coroner-ids-two-killed-222100258.html
https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/alexandria-police-chase-fatal-crash/

Brandon M. Lewis

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : Glen Oak Avenue and Prospect Road

City : Peoria

County : Peoria

State : Illinois

Agency : Peoria Police Department

Officer(s) : Veronica Orozco, Da’Monte Williams

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during assault on officers

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025 at approximately 5:15 p.m., Peoria police officers responded to reports of a suspicious person armed with a wooden bat near the intersection of Northeast Glen Oak Avenue and North Prospect Road. Officers contacted Brandon M. Lewis, 41, in the East Bluff neighborhood.
According to the Peoria Police Department, Lewis swung the wooden bat at officers and struck one officer. One officer deployed a Taser while another fired a single round, striking Lewis. Lewis ran a short distance before collapsing. Officers took him into custody and began lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived. Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene. The Peoria County Coroner determined he died from a single gunshot wound.
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation assumed responsibility for investigating the shooting. Officer Veronica Orozco, who discharged her firearm, and Officer Da'Monte Williams, who deployed the Taser, were both placed on critical incident leave in accordance with department policy.
The investigation remains ongoing. The Illinois State Police are conducting the criminal investigation, while the Peoria Police Department is conducting an internal administrative review of the officers' actions.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-peoria/
https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/08/06/man-dies-officer-involved-shooting-peorias-east-bluff-police-chief-says/
https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2025-08-06/man-dies-after-police-shooting-incident-in-peorias-east-bluff
https://www.hoiabc.com/2025/08/06/isp-investigating-deadly-peoria-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.week.com/2025/08/06/peoria-police-release-more-information-officer-involved-shooting/

Schace Wayne Looking Horse

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : County roads outside Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation

City : Unknown

County : Haakon

State : South Dakota

Agency : Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services; Haakon County Sheriff's Office; South Dakota Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff and pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services attempted to stop a vehicle associated with a weapons call near the Green Grass community on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in Dewey County. The driver, Schace Wayne Looking Horse, 31, continued driving away while officers pursued. The pursuit crossed into Haakon County, where additional law enforcement agencies joined. During the pursuit, Looking Horse fired multiple rounds at pursuing officers, striking and damaging several law enforcement vehicles. No officers were struck by the gunfire.
After his vehicle was disabled, Looking Horse entered a nearby residence, took a hostage at gunpoint, and stole another vehicle. He forced the hostage to accompany him as he continued driving away while officers pursued. The pursuit continued until the second vehicle was disabled north of Midland. The hostage sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Following the stop, law enforcement officers shot Looking Horse. He died at the scene. Emergency personnel treated the hostage for minor injuries at the scene.
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation assumed responsibility for investigating the shooting. Multiple tribal, county, state, and local law enforcement agencies participated in the pursuit and response. The South Dakota Attorney General's Office identified Looking Horse on August 6, 2025, and stated the investigation remained ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newscenter1.tv/news/local/standoff-officer-involved-shooting-haakon-county
https://news.sd.gov/news?id=news_kb_article_view&sys_id=a13fc58047dfea5022dc4080236d43bf
https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/ag-identifies-man-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement-after-standoff/
https://www.kotatv.com/2025/08/06/eagle-butte-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.blackhillsfox.com/2025/08/06/man-dies-after-shooting-involving-multiple-law-enforcement-agencies/

Said Ezzine

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Middle Eastern

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : 1600 block of Marion Street

City : Greensboro

County : Guilford

State : North Carolina

Agency : Greensboro Police Department

Officer(s) : Lewis Wyatt

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025 at approximately 5:45 p.m., a Greensboro police officer was flagged down by a resident in the 1600 block of Marion Street regarding a man who was reportedly trespassing on nearby property. Officer Lewis J. Wyatt contacted the man, later identified as Said Ezzine, 48, and repeatedly instructed him to stop and speak with police. Ezzine ignored the commands and walked back onto the property.
During the encounter, Ezzine entered a shed and armed himself with a metal steering-wheel lock. He then returned to the shed, picked up a circular saw blade, and later armed himself with a large pipe wrench while continuing to ignore repeated commands to drop the weapons. Officer Wyatt briefly drew his Taser but did not deploy it.
As Ezzine advanced while armed, Officer Wyatt fired four rounds, striking him. Ezzine ran behind the residence before collapsing in the backyard. Officers immediately requested EMS and rendered medical aid, but Ezzine died at the scene.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation conducted the criminal investigation into the shooting. Officer Wyatt was placed on administrative duty pending the investigation. In May 2026, Guilford County District Attorney Avery Crump determined that Officer Wyatt's use of deadly force was legally justified under North Carolina law. The Greensboro Police Department also completed an internal administrative review and later released body-worn camera footage of the encounter.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wxii12.com/article/investigation-marion-street-edgecombe-street-greensboro/65607147
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/greensboro/large-police-presence-in-greensboro-on-edgecombe-street/
https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_65261c93-5c08-4987-8d23-e4fe81c96dae.html
https://abc45.com/news/local/suspect-identified-in-officer-involved-shooting-08-06-2025
https://abc45.com/news/local/police-presence-on-edgecombe-street-in-greensboro

Shaun Burdick

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : 1200 block of Crest Drive

City : Craig

County : Moffat

State : Colorado

Agency : Craig Police Department; Moffat County Sheriff's Office; Moffat County Special Response Team

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025 at approximately 9:14 p.m., officers with the Craig Police Department and deputies from the Moffat County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance with shots fired at a residence in the 1200 block of Crest Drive in Craig. Responding officers secured the area and determined that an armed man, later identified as Shaun Burdick, 52, was believed to be inside the residence.
Because of the reported gunfire and threat to public safety, the Moffat County Special Response Team was activated. Crisis negotiators from the Craig and Hayden police departments made repeated attempts to establish communication with Burdick over several hours but received no response. Prior to any tactical entry, officers deployed a drone operated by the Steamboat Springs Police Department to survey the property.
Live drone footage showed Burdick lying on the ground between vehicles near the residence with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Members of the Special Response Team conducted a tactical approach and confirmed that Burdick was deceased. No law enforcement officers or other individuals were injured during the incident.
The Craig Police Department is leading the investigation with assistance from the Moffat County Sheriff's Office. Authorities identified the decedent as Shaun Burdick on August 6, 2025. The investigation into the domestic violence incident and Burdick's death remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://crimewatch.net/us/co/moffat/craig-pd/160618/post/press-release-domestic-violence-incident-ends-suspect-taking-own-life
https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/law-enforcement-responds-to-gunshots-tuesday-night-in-craig-suspect-dies-by-suicide/
https://www.nbc11news.com/2025/08/06/craig-police-man-dies-by-suicide-after-domestic-violence-incident/

John Thomas Bross

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : Interstate 70 near milepost 216

City : Belmont

County : Belmont

State : Ohio

Agency : Belmont County Sheriff’s Office; Bridgeport Police Department; Martins Ferry Police Department; St. Clairsville Police Department; Ohio State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on Interstate 70 in Belmont County. The driver, later identified as John Thomas Bross, 53, continued driving away while the trooper pursued. During the pursuit, Bross crashed his vehicle near the Morristown exit on Interstate 70.
After the crash, Bross exited the vehicle while armed with a handgun. As troopers approached, he shot himself. Troopers immediately rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived, but Bross was pronounced dead at the scene. The Belmont County Coroner ruled the death an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the decedent as John Thomas Bross on August 6, 2025. The investigation into the pursuit and death remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtrf.com/news/ohio-headlines/police-chase-in-belmont-county-ends-in-crash-and-apparent-suicide/
https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2025/08/vehicle-pursuit-ends-with-crash-and-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://www.timesleaderonline.com/news/local-news/2025/08/deceased-identified-in-i-70-pursuit-suicide-case/

Clay Parker Paulk

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : Cole Thomas Road

City : McComb

County : Pike

State : Mississippi

Agency : McComb Police Department, Pike County Criminal Investigations Division

Officer(s) : Sgt. Jason Blake

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025 at approximately 3:00 p.m., deputies with the Pike County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Cole Thomas Road near Highway 44 East after reports of a shooting. Investigators determined that Clay Paulk, 44, forced entry into the home of a woman with whom he had previously been in a relationship.
According to investigators, Paulk shot Sgt. Jason Blake, an off-duty McComb Police Department officer, with a shotgun. Blake died at the scene. Paulk also shot Nicki Wilson, who was transported to Southwest Regional Medical Center with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
Investigators believe Paulk then used a handgun to shoot himself before law enforcement arrived. Deputies located his vehicle a short distance from the residence. Paulk was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Pike County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Authorities described the incident as an apparent murder-suicide, and the investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlox.com/2025/08/06/mccomb-police-officer-shot-killed-while-off-duty/
https://dailyleader.com/2025/08/05/mccomb-police-officer-one-of-2-men-killed-in-tuesday-triple-shooting/
https://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/2025/08/06/mccomb-mississippi-officer-killed-in-off-duty-shooting/85535052007/

Angel Montaño

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : 400 block of First Street

City : Richmond

County : Contra Costa

State : California

Agency : Richmond Police Department, Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office

Officer(s) : Officers Nicholas Remick, Colton Stocking

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/04/2025 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Richmond police responded to a 911 call from family members reporting that Angel Montaño, 27, a U.S. Marine Corps reservist, was experiencing a mental health crisis inside a residence on the 400 block of 1st Street. The caller reported that Montaño was armed with multiple knives and had threatened to kill family members.
Officers Nicholas Remick and Colton Stocking entered the residence and encountered Montaño holding two knives. According to police and body-worn camera footage later released, officers repeatedly ordered him to drop the knives. Montaño moved toward the officers while still armed, and both officers fired their weapons, striking him multiple times. Officers rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived, but Montaño was pronounced dead at the scene.
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French stated that Montaño had a documented history of mental health struggles and that his family had been attempting to obtain treatment for him before calling 911. The department later released body-camera footage, 911 recordings, and additional investigative materials during a public briefing.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office assumed the criminal investigation into the shooting, while the Richmond Police Department initiated an internal administrative review. Officer Nicholas Remick had previously been named in civil lawsuits alleging police misconduct, a history that drew additional public attention following the shooting. Civil rights attorney John Burris, representing the family, said this was the killing of a military veteran in crisis, not a violent threat.
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Officer Nicholas Remick:
Remick was one of the two officers who killed Montaño. In February 2025, Remick and Officer Jessica Khalil fatally shot Jose Mendez-Rios, who they believed was armed but was holding only a knife sheath. The California Department of Justice is investigating that shooting under its protocol for unarmed-involved cases. Remick is also named in at least two federal lawsuits alleging excessive force, including a 2024 incident where he and another officer allegedly assaulted a civilian who was filming a police chase. Attorney John Burris noted that Remick has been involved in two shootings and a beating within a short span.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kqed.org/news/12051745/richmond-police-release-details-in-fatal-shooting-of-man-in-mental-health-crisis
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/video-shows-richmond-police-armed-man-fatally-shot-20812664.php
https://www.kqed.org/news/12051256/richmond-officer-who-killed-armed-man-monday-has-a-record-of-police-misconduct-lawsuits-allege
https://www.ktvu.com/news/richmond-police-kill-reserve-marine-officer-struggling-mental-health-issues-family
https://localnewsmatters.org/2025/08/13/richmond-police-release-bodycam-footage-in-fatal-shooting-of-marine-during-mental-crisis/

David Maupin

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : Iowa City Road

City : Burlington

County : Des Moines

State : Iowa

Agency : Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Deputy Brett Haubrich

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025 at approximately 9:04 p.m., a deputy with the Des Moines County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a rural residence near Burlington. The deputy contacted David Maupin, 46, outside the residence. During a verbal exchange, Maupin became uncooperative and produced a firearm. The deputy fired his service weapon, striking Maupin.
Deputies and emergency medical personnel rendered aid at the scene, but Maupin died from his injuries. The involved deputy was not injured.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation assumed responsibility for the investigation. Deputy Brett Haubrich was placed on paid critical incident leave in accordance with Des Moines County Sheriff's Office policy. Upon completion of the investigation, the findings will be forwarded to the Iowa Attorney General's Office for review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/1-dead-in-des-moines-county-officer-involved-shooting/ar-AA1K60lW
https://www.kwqc.com/2025/08/06/1-dead-des-moines-county-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wtoc.com/video/2025/08/07/1-dead-des-moines-county-officer-involved-shooting/

Ryan McBride

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/04/2025

Location : 1800 block of Blackwell Road

City : Shelbyville

County : Shelby

State : Kentucky

Agency : Shelby County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/04/2025 at approximately 1:00 a.m., a deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Blackwell Road in Shelbyville. Upon arrival, the deputy encountered Ryan McBride, 41, and a woman outside the residence. During the encounter, McBride went back inside the home, retrieved a firearm, and fired multiple rounds toward the deputy. At least one round struck the deputy's equipment, causing minor injuries.
The deputy returned fire, striking McBride. Deputies secured the scene and emergency medical personnel responded, but McBride was pronounced dead at the scene by the Shelby County Coroner. The injured deputy was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and released.
The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team assumed the investigation at the request of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlky.com/article/shelby-county-ksp-officer-shooting-shelbyville/65593085
https://www.lex18.com/news/crime/ksp-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-shelby-county
https://www.wave3.com/2025/08/04/one-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-shelby-county
https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/cirt-8-4-2025

Gregory Peter Paige

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/04/2025

Location : Osborne Street and St. Marys Street West

City : St. Marys

County : Camden

State : Georgia

Agency : St. Marys Police Department; Camden County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/03/2025 at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers with the St. Marys Police Department responded to the Cumberland Oaks Apartments on Douglas Drive after a woman reported that Gregory Paige, 27, was threatening to kill her and had grabbed her during a domestic disturbance. Officers from the Camden County Sheriff's Office also responded to assist.
Officers located Paige outside the apartment complex and repeatedly ordered him to comply with commands. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the encounter escalated and two St. Marys police officers fired their weapons, striking Paige. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to conduct an independent investigation.
Body-worn camera footage and cellphone video were later released, prompting community members and Paige's family to question the officers' actions and call for greater transparency. An incident report released after the shooting stated that one officer reported hearing what he believed was a gunshot before firing, although subsequent reporting indicated it remained unclear whether a firearm was recovered from the scene.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the shooting. Upon completion, the case will be submitted to the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIh3wqJqxCg
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/video-shows-st-marys-officer-involved-shooting/77-27d7db2f-c7e2-4c6a-81e6-8a23d7c1c230
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/08/06/video-released-in-st-marys-officer-involved-shooting-raises-community-concerns/
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/camden-county/video-st-marys-officer-involved-shooting-prompts-calls-transparency/VDM3GW2TL5H7BGVPCFN7XPKVVE/
https://www.wokv.com/news/local/video-shows-fatal-st-marys-police-shooting-raises-questions-community/UYFLUUL73BGO5P33HL6USAZM7M/

Nelson Michael Smith

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/04/2025

Location : Route 29 south of R & L Smith Lane

City : Pittsylvania

County : Pittsylvania

State : Virginia

Agency : Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/04/2025 at approximately 9:21 p.m., a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a Kia SUV for speeding in Halifax County. The driver, later identified as Alton Willie Devone Wade, 26, continued driving away while the trooper pursued. The pursuit entered Pittsylvania County, where Wade drove the wrong way in the southbound lanes of U.S. Route 29.
Near R and L Smith Lane, Wade's Kia struck a southbound Ford Focus head-on. The driver of the Ford Focus, Nelson Michael Smith, 17, of Providence, North Carolina, was wearing his seatbelt and died at the scene. Wade was injured and airlifted to Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Two passengers in Wade's vehicle were transported to Sovah Danville with non-life-threatening injuries.
Virginia State Police charged Wade with the death of Nelson Michael Smith along with multiple additional offenses stemming from the pursuit. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wdbj7.com/2025/08/05/pursuit-halifax-county-leads-wrong-way-head-on-collision-pittsylvania-county-one-killed/
https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2025/08/05/man-charged-following-police-chase-that-resulted-in-17-year-olds-death-in-halifax-county/
https://wset.com/news/local/virginia-state-police-investigating-halifax-pursuit-which-lead-to-a-crash-and-fatality-pittsylvania-county-alton-willie-devone-wade-nelson-michael-smith-august-2025

Jimmy Jones

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/04/2025

Location : Joann Branch Road

City : Lake View

County : Dillon

State : South Carolina

Agency : Dillon County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/03/2025, deputies with the Florence County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance involving an armed man at a residence on Joanne Branch Road in the Lake View community of Dillon County. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) also responded to assist. Jimmy Jones, 52, barricaded himself inside the residence, resulting in an extended standoff with law enforcement.
During the standoff, Jones fired at law enforcement officers. Three SLED agents returned fire, striking Jones. He died at the scene. The Dillon County Coroner identified Jones, and an autopsy was scheduled at the Medical University of South Carolina.
SLED placed the three involved agents on administrative duty, consistent with agency policy. At SLED's request, the Florence County Sheriff's Office is conducting the independent investigation into the shooting. Jones' family later publicly called for the FBI to conduct a separate investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/coroner-identifies-dillon-man-shot-160709604.html
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/08/05/coroner-ids-man-killed-dillon-county-officer-involved-shooting/
https://wpde.com/news/local/1-dead-in-dillon-co-officer-involved-shooting-extensive-florence-county-sheriffs-office-barricading-himself-fatally-shot-law-enforcement-division-joann-branch-road-lake-view
https://wpde.com/news/local/man-identified-in-deadly-dillon-co-officer-involved-shooting-fcso-investigates-jimmy-jones-florence-county-sheriffs-office-lake-view-administrative-duty-conduct-independent
https://www.wistv.com/2025/08/06/deputies-release-name-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-dillon-county/

Jonathan Vince

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/03/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Sabine Parish

County : Sabine

State : Louisiana

Agency : Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2025 at approximately 9:50 p.m., deputies with the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Branam Road near Many. During the encounter, deputies attempted to contact an armed man outside the residence. The encounter escalated, and a deputy fired his weapon, striking the man. Deputies immediately rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations assumed responsibility for the investigation at the request of the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office. Detectives are processing the scene, collecting evidence, and conducting interviews. The investigation remains active, and the case will be presented to the Sabine Parish District Attorney's Office upon completion.
As of the latest information released by the Louisiana State Police, the decedent's identity had not been publicly released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/louisiana-state-police-detectives-investigating-sabine-parish-sheriff-s-office-deputy-involved-shooting/
https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice/posts/1048802690774002
https://www.ktbs.com/news/louisiana/lsp-investigating-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-in-sabine-parish/article_01ab97fa-31d6-11ef-845c-0f3cbdcd69a4.html
https://www.ksla.com/2025/08/03/lsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-sabine-parish/
https://www.kalb.com/2025/08/03/lsp-investigating-deputy-involved-shooting-sabine-parish/

Lauren Semanchik, DVM

Age :33

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 08/03/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Franklin Township

County : Hunterdon

State : New Jersey

Agency : New Jersey State Police

Officer(s) : Ricardo Santos

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by former boyfriend officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/01/2025, Ricardo Jorge Santos, 42, a New Jersey State Police Sergeant First Class assigned to the dignitary protection unit, traveled to the Franklin Township home of his former girlfriend, Dr. Lauren Semanchik, where investigators determined he fatally shot Semanchik and her boyfriend, Tyler Webb, before leaving the scene. Santos had previously served on Governor Phil Murphy's security detail. Authorities said Semanchik had ended the relationship in September 2024 and had reported ongoing harassment and controlling behavior after the breakup.
After the shootings, Santos drove to Johnson Park in Piscataway, where he died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside his vehicle. Law enforcement located him several hours after the killings. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office identified Santos as the suspected shooter and stated the evidence indicated he acted alone.
The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office, the New Jersey State Police Major Crime Unit, and the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office investigated the homicide and suicide. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/state-trooper-who-guarded-governors-kills-ex-girlfriend-and-her-boyfriend-then-himself/
https://6abc.com/post/new-jersey-state-trooper-accused-fatally-shooting-ex-girlfriend-another-man-apparent-murder-suicide-franklin-township/17430416/
https://nypost.com/2025/08/03/news/nj-state-trooper-fatally-shoots-ex-girlfriend-her-boyfriend-then-himself/

Tyler Webb

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/03/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Franklin Township

County : Hunterdon

State : New Jersey

Agency : New Jersey State Police

Officer(s) : Lt. Ricardo Santos

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by girlfriend’s former boyfriend, an officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/01/2025, Ricardo Jorge Santos, 42, a New Jersey State Police Sergeant First Class assigned to the dignitary protection unit, traveled to the Franklin Township home of his former girlfriend, Dr. Lauren Semanchik, where investigators determined he fatally shot Semanchik and her boyfriend, Tyler Webb, before leaving the scene. Santos had previously served on Governor Phil Murphy's security detail. Authorities said Semanchik had ended the relationship in September 2024 and had reported ongoing harassment and controlling behavior after the breakup.
After the shootings, Santos drove to Johnson Park in Piscataway, where he died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside his vehicle. Law enforcement located him several hours after the killings. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office identified Santos as the suspected shooter and stated the evidence indicated he acted alone.
The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office, the New Jersey State Police Major Crime Unit, and the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office investigated the homicide and suicide. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/state-trooper-who-guarded-governors-kills-ex-girlfriend-and-her-boyfriend-then-himself/
https://6abc.com/post/new-jersey-state-trooper-accused-fatally-shooting-ex-girlfriend-another-man-apparent-murder-suicide-franklin-township/17430416/
https://nypost.com/2025/08/03/news/nj-state-trooper-fatally-shoots-ex-girlfriend-her-boyfriend-then-himself/

Bryan  Starkweather

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/03/2025

Location : Lakeshore Boulevard near Durand Eastman Beach parking lot

City : Irondequoit

County : Monroe

State : New York

Agency : Irondequoit Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/03/2025 at approximately 12:14 p.m., an Irondequoit Police Department officer observed a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle speeding north on Titus Avenue. The officer attempted a traffic stop, but Bryan Anthony Starkweather, 24, continued riding away north on Culver Road. The officer lost sight of the motorcycle near Sweet Fern Road and terminated visual contact while other officers searched the area.
A short time later, another officer located the motorcycle after it had crashed on Lakeshore Boulevard near Durand Eastman Beach. Starkweather's motorcycle struck a Nissan SUV that was pulling into a parking space. Officers rendered lifesaving aid, including CPR, but Starkweather was pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the SUV were not injured.
Family members later publicly identified the decedent as Bryan Anthony Starkweather, and his obituary confirmed that he died in the August 3, 2025 motorcycle crash. A vigil was held at Durand Eastman Beach following his death.
Because the fatality occurred following a police pursuit, the New York State Attorney General's Office assumed responsibility for investigating the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/08/04/motorcyclist-dies-after-police-pursuit-in-irondequoit/
https://13wham.com/news/local/crash-closes-portion-of-lakeshore-boulevard
https://www.whec.com/top-news/police-investigation-along-lakeshore-boulevard-in-irondequoit/

Donald Taylor

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/03/2025

Location : Southwest 61st Avenue and Southwest 19th Street

City : Miramar

County : Broward

State : Florida

Agency : Hollywood Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/03/2025 at approximately 4:00 p.m., detectives with the Hollywood Police Department conducting surveillance located Donald Taylor, 32, near Southwest 61st Avenue and Southwest 19th Street in Miramar. Taylor was wanted on active warrants and was being sought in connection with a violent crime spree in Hollywood and Miramar that included a shooting, armed robberies, aggravated assaults, and a vehicle burglary in which a firearm was stolen.
When detectives attempted to contact Taylor, he was armed with a handgun and did not comply with officers' commands. Officers then shot Taylor. A handgun was recovered at the scene. Taylor was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Hollywood Police later released surveillance video and body-worn camera footage from the encounter. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement assumed the independent investigation into the shooting, which remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/armed-suspect-fatally-shot-by-hollywood-police-during-arrest-attempt-authorities-say/
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-wanted-in-multiple-crimes-fatally-shot-by-hollywood-officers-in-miramar-police/3672710/
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2025/08/04/video-footage-released-showing-fatal-police-shooting-suspect-on-violent-crime-spree/
https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/hollywood-police-fatally-shoot-armed-suspect-linked-to-violent-crime-spree-in-miramar-and-hollywood/

Jesse Lee Robinson

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 08/03/2025

Location : 400 block of West 7th Street

City : Muncie

County : Delaware

State : Indiana

Agency : Muncie Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/03/2025 at approximately 6:23 p.m., Muncie police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire near East 23rd Street and Mock Avenue. Officers arrived and heard additional gunfire as bullets struck nearby trees and debris. Jesse Lee Robinson, 35, was firing a handgun from the backyard of his residence at 2104 East 23rd Street. Investigators recovered 28 spent shell casings, and bullets struck multiple neighboring properties.
Officers established a perimeter around the residence and repeatedly ordered Robinson to surrender using a loudspeaker. Police negotiators attempted to contact him by telephone several times without success. During the standoff, Robinson started a fire using gasoline, operated a chainsaw, and walked through the yard while armed with a handgun. He eventually knelt in the front yard, manually chambered a round in his 9 mm handgun, and raised the weapon. A Muncie Police SWAT officer fired one rifle round, striking Robinson in the chest. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The Indiana State Police conducted the investigation. The Delaware County Coroner identified the decedent as Jesse Lee Robinson on August 4, 2025.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/delaware-county-coroner-identifies-35-year-old-man-shot-by-police-on-sunday-in-muncie-jesse-lee-robinson-shooting-deadly-dead/531-c15b329b-b67e-4610-8472-aedcfe8b43bd
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/coroner-releases-name-muncie-man-140147897.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/03/2025

Location : U.S. Highway 14A near Iron Horse Saloon

City : Sturgis

County : Meade

State : South Dakota

Agency : Sturgis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Around 12:50 a.m., Sturgis police attempted to stop a motorcyclist for exhibition riding near the Iron Horse Saloon. The driver continued driving on U.S. Highway 14A and lost control, crashing into a ditch. He was transported to a hospital, where he died the following day. This was one of four fatalities reported during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as of August 4.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kotatv.com/2025/08/08/motorcyclist-involved-sturgis-police-chase-dies-injuries/
https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/south-dakota/rally-tally-day-6-troopers-report-2-new-deaths-14-injuries

Patrick Edward Walsh

Age :64

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/02/2025

Location : 680 NM-522

City : Arroyo Hondo

County : Taos

State : New Mexico

Agency : Taos County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Donivan Byers

Cause of Death : Asphyxiation

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2025, deputies with the Taos County Sheriff's Office responded to the Midtown Lounge in Arroyo Hondo after receiving reports of an intoxicated and disruptive man. Deputies contacted Patrick Edward Walsh, 64, and attempted to take him into custody. During the encounter, Walsh resisted being handcuffed and deputies restrained him on the ground before placing him in handcuffs. Surveillance video and deputy lapel camera footage later released by the sheriff's office documented the encounter.
After being restrained, Walsh became unresponsive. Deputies immediately began CPR and requested emergency medical assistance. Walsh was transported to Holy Cross Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator initially advised the Taos County Sheriff's Office that Walsh's death was the result of a medical episode.
An autopsy later determined the cause of death was toxic effects of cocaine and ethanol in the setting of physical restraint, and the manner of death was ruled homicide. The New Mexico State Police investigated the in-custody death. The Taos County Sheriff's Office later released surveillance and lapel camera video of the incident after public requests for transparency.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.taosnews.com/public-safety/man-dies-in-deputys-custody/article_0234b463-efa3-5e68-9040-b8746e3070f1.html
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/taos-county-sheriff-death-of-patrick-walsh-while-in-custody-was-due-to-medical-episode/article_5e59a1dc-3177-42a8-a2fd-f70c70054355.html
https://www.taosnews.com/public-safety/sheriff-releases-midtown-lounge-lapel-video/article_a1016fd0-d5ed-50cb-911e-b3c26eabf6bd.html

Lauree Jankowski

Age :33

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 08/02/2025

Location : 13th Street and 30th Avenue

City : Columbus

County : Platte

State : Nebraska

Agency : Columbus Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2025 at approximately 4:54 p.m., officers with the Columbus Police Department were conducting an investigation in the 3000 block of 13th Street in Columbus when they encountered Lauree Jankowski, 33. During the encounter, Jankowski attacked one of the officers with a knife, inflicting a stab wound. Another officer fired a service weapon, striking Jankowski.
Officers immediately rendered medical aid, but Jankowski was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured officer was transported to Columbus Community Hospital, treated for the stab wound, and released later that evening. Investigators recovered the knife at the scene.
The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team assumed responsibility for the investigation at the request of the Columbus Police Department. Under Nebraska law, the shooting will also be reviewed by a Platte County grand jury.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.klkntv.com/female-fatally-shot-by-columbus-police-officer-injured/
https://www.1011now.com/2025/08/03/woman-shot-killed-after-attacking-officer-with-knife-columbus-troopers-say/
https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/nsp-investigating-columbus-police-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.ktiv.com/2025/08/03/one-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-saturday-nebraska/
https://www.wowt.com/2025/08/03/nebraska-state-patrol-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-columbus/

Johnathon Shane Landis

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/02/2025

Location : 2100 block of South Lafountain Street

City : Kokomo

County : Howard

State : Indiana

Agency : Kokomo Police Department

Officer(s) : Daniel Hunkeler

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2025 at approximately 8:00 a.m., officers with the Kokomo Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at an apartment complex in the 2100 block of South Lafountain Street near the Indiana University Kokomo campus. Officers encountered Jonathon Shane Landis, 30, outside the apartment complex holding a rifle after witnesses reported he had fired multiple rounds inside the building and again outside.
Officers repeatedly ordered Landis to drop the rifle. According to investigators, Landis refused commands and continued handling the weapon in an erratic and threatening manner, creating an immediate danger to officers, nearby residents, and students. Officer Daniel H. Hunkeler fired a single round, striking Landis in the neck. Officers rendered medical aid, but Landis died at the scene. The Howard County Coroner later identified the decedent as Jonathon Shane Landis, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Indiana University Kokomo honors student.
The Indiana State Police investigated the shooting. Howard County Prosecutor Mark McCann determined that Officer Hunkeler's use of deadly force was legally justified under Indiana law and declined to file criminal charges. The Kokomo Police Department continued an internal administrative review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/kokomo-pd-person-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting
https://fox59.com/indiana-news/kokomo-police-investigate-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-kokomo-indiana-crime-local-news-south-lafountain-kokomo-police-department/531-7fead89d-ea2a-49b1-aab4-4c5e02968e14
https://www.yahoo.com/news/1-dead-officer-involved-shooting-142859807.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ8aYc7RR-M

Martin Hernandez

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/02/2025

Location : 12000 block of Menaul Boulevard NE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2025, Albuquerque Police Department officers responded after Albuquerque Fire Rescue personnel reported hearing gunshots while responding to a domestic violence call near Menaul Boulevard NE and Morris Street NE. Officers learned that Martin Hernandez, 33, had been involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend and was armed with a handgun.
Officers located Hernandez outside the residence and repeatedly ordered him to drop the handgun. One officer fired a less-lethal launcher in an attempt to gain compliance. Hernandez remained armed, and another officer fired his service weapon, striking him. Officers rendered medical aid until Albuquerque Fire Rescue personnel arrived, but Hernandez died at the scene. Investigators recovered a handgun next to Hernandez.
The Multi-Agency Task Force investigated the shooting. Albuquerque Police later released body-worn camera footage and other video recordings from the incident as part of the department's critical incident briefing. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/heavy-police-presence-closes-roads-in-albuquerque/65581936
https://abqraw.com/post/update-apd-shoots-and-kills-man-after-domestic-incident/
https://www.kob.com/news/apd-officer-involved-shooting-closes-menaul-blvd/
https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/apd-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-northeast-albuquerque/
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/apd-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-northeast-albuquerque/article_bfb4c734-324d-11ef-9517-8f460f5e5e78.html

Titeon Breshaun Burton

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/02/2025

Location : Fifth Street near Highway 70

City : Statesville

County : Iredell

State : North Carolina

Agency : Statesville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2025 at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers with the Statesville Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Fifth Street after reports of a woman who had been shot. Officers found Surtonia Burton, 51, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the front yard of a residence. She was transported to a hospital, where she died. Through their investigation, detectives identified Titeon Breshaun Burton, 26, as the primary suspect in the homicide.
At approximately 4:45 p.m., officers located Burton at a business on Oakland Avenue. As officers attempted to detain him, Burton ran on foot. Officers pursued him to the rear of a residence on Broom Street, where Burton shot himself as officers approached. He was transported by Iredell County EMS but was pronounced dead before reaching the hospital.
The Statesville Police Department is investigating both the homicide of Surtonia Burton and Burton's death. Authorities stated the investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/statesville-homicide-woman-killed-police-pursuit/275-4502afdb-b5a2-44e8-8ae5-7e0af1e3e0f7
https://www.wbtv.com/2025/08/03/man-fatally-shoots-himself-while-fleeing-police-hours-after-womans-death-iredell-county-officers-say
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/1-killed-statesville-shooting-police-say/4QBPK55OTVG37M4HVGWQ4B437Y
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/08/02/statesville-police-investigate-homicide-followed-by-pursuit-and-suicide

Ronnie Burns II

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/02/2025

Location : Intersection of Smith Street and Elgin Street

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office

Officer(s) : Deputy Gatwright

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed in crash during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2025 at approximately 2:00 a.m., deputies with the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office observed a black Ford F-150 driven by Rene Hernandez, 21, strike multiple vehicles and attempted to stop it. Hernandez continued driving away at high speed while deputies pursued. At the intersection of Smith Street and Elgin Street in Midtown Houston, Hernandez drove through a red light and struck a white Lexus.
Ronnie Burns II, 22, a recent Florida A&M University graduate and passenger in the Lexus, died at the scene. The driver of the Lexus, Jayden Fleming, 22, also died in the collision and should be entered as a separate fatality report. The Lexus caught fire following the impact.
Hernandez was taken into custody at the scene. Investigators reported he showed signs of intoxication, including a strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. He was charged with two counts of murder because the deaths occurred during the commission of a felony. A female passenger in Hernandez's truck sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/08/04/hcso-to-provide-updates-after-deadly-high-speed-chase-ended-in-fiery-crash/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/two-famu-graduates-killed-midtown-crash-suspected-drunk-driver-facing-murder-charges/

Jayden Fleming

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/02/2025

Location : Intersection of Smith Street and Elgin Street

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office

Officer(s) : Deputy Gatwright

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed in crash during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2025 at approximately 2:00 a.m., deputies with the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office observed a black Ford F-150 driven by Rene Hernandez, 21, strike multiple vehicles and attempted to stop it. Hernandez continued driving away at high speed while deputies pursued. At the intersection of Smith Street and Elgin Street in Midtown Houston, Hernandez drove through a red light and struck a white Lexus.
Ronnie Burns II, 22, a recent Florida A&M University graduate and passenger in the Lexus, died at the scene. The driver of the Lexus, Jayden Fleming, 22, also died in the collision and should be entered as a separate fatality report. The Lexus caught fire following the impact.
Hernandez was taken into custody at the scene. Investigators reported he showed signs of intoxication, including a strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. He was charged with two counts of murder because the deaths occurred during the commission of a felony. A female passenger in Hernandez's truck sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/08/04/hcso-to-provide-updates-after-deadly-high-speed-chase-ended-in-fiery-crash/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/two-famu-graduates-killed-midtown-crash-suspected-drunk-driver-facing-murder-charges/

Paul Andrew Lockett

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/01/2025

Location : Spartanburg County Detention Center

City : Spartanburg

County : Spartanburg

State : South Carolina

Agency : Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Died after being tased during booking

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/01/2025, deputies with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office responded to Abernathy Road near Signal Hill Lane in Inman after reports of a suspicious person lying in the roadway. Deputies took Paul Andrew Lockett, 37, into custody on charges of public disorderly conduct and pedestrian in the roadway after determining he was uncooperative.
After Lockett was transported to the Spartanburg County Detention Center, he became aggressive as deputies attempted to remove his handcuffs and place him in a holding cell. Deputies deployed a Taser. Shortly afterward, Lockett suffered a medical emergency. Deputies requested EMS, and he was transported to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 12:59 p.m.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) assumed responsibility for the investigation. The Spartanburg County Coroner identified the decedent as Paul Andrew Lockett. The investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wyff4.com/article/sled-investigates-spartanburg-inmate-death/65578855
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/08/01/deputies-inmate-dies-after-taser-used-spartanburg-co-detention-center
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/investigation-underway-after-inmate-dies-following-taser-incident-at-spartanburg-county-jail
https://www.wyff4.com/article/spartanburg-sheriff-inmate-death-taser-investigation/65579432
https://www.indexjournal.com/news/state/spartanburg-inmate-dies-after-taser-deployment/article_845bd7ae-3c2e-11ee-85c1-1b7fd13a6cb6.html