Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Xander Mann

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/18/2021

Location : Traffic stop and ensuing vehicle pursuit, Stanislaus County

City : Riverbank

County : Stanislaus

State : California

Agency : Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Driver killed during police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/18/2021, 16-year-old Xander Mann fled from a traffic stop conducted by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office in the Riverbank area. Deputies escalated a pursuit that ended when the vehicle was stopped using a tactical maneuver. During the encounter that followed, a deputy opened fire, fatally shooting Mann. He was pronounced dead shortly afterward.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcra.com/article/17-year-old-shot-deputies-pursuit-dies-stanislaus-county-sheriffs-office/36535905
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article251781633.html
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article251780458.html
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article252886813.html

Howard Miller

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/18/2021

Location : Old Concord Road and Gold Hill Drive

City : Salisbury

County : Rowan

State : North Carolina

Agency : Salisbury Police Department

Officer(s) : B.W. Jones

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 18, 2021, Salisbury Police Officer B.W. Jones struck and killed pedestrian Howard Miller, 59, while responding to a mental health call. Officer Jones was traveling eastbound on Old Concord Road near Gold Hill Drive; the exact speed at the time of the incident has not been disclosed. The area has limited street lighting. Miller was in the roadway when Officer Jones hit him. The Salisbury Police Department conducted an internal investigation of the incident. As of the latest available information, the department is awaiting the results of the full investigation from the State Highway Patrol.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.salisburypost.com/2021/05/26/pedestrian-struck-by-salisbury-police-officer-dies/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/pedestrian-struck-salisbury-police-officer-died/275-d0397b57-8dba-49f6-9673-57cf1ab67f14
https://www.qcnews.com/news/pedestrian-hit-by-salisbury-police-officer-dies-in-hospital/
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/pedestrian-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-officer-responding-call/ISIMOKICWZHX7DKRAX7LCBHB6Q/
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/21232155/Howard-Miller/

Rodney Purslow

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/18/2021

Location : 1500 block Queens Branch Road

City : Wimer

County : Jackson

State : Oregon

Agency : Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO)

Officer(s) : Deputy Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to domestic assault

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 18, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence in the 1500 block of Queens Branch Road near Wimer, Oregon. Before their arrival, 32-year-old Rodney Purslow left the home in a vehicle. The injured victim, identified as hisfather, informed deputies that Purslow might be armed and was potentially a danger to himself.
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Purslow returned to the residence in his vehicle, holding a loaded .22 caliber rifle. Purslow allegedly walked toward the deputies who open fire, killing him.
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A grand jury reviewed the incident and determined that the deputy's use of deadly force was justified under Oregon's use-of-force laws.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kobi5.com/news/jackson-county-deputy-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-fatal-shooting-152888/
https://ktvl.com/news/local/deputy-involved-shooting-near-rogue-river-leaves-one-dead
https://kobi5.com/news/more-details-in-jackson-county-officer-involved-shooting-150894/
https://www.facebook.com/JCSheriffOR/posts/case-21-2151-update-on-052021-at-1336-hoursdeputy-involved-shooting-on-051821at-/4093143924081438/

Yong Liu

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 05/17/2021

Location : 300 block of West Newmark Avenue

City : Monterey Park

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Monterey Park Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation involving a knife

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2021, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a Monterey Park Police Department officer was nearing the end of his shift and went to the Monterey Park Fire Department's headquarters, located in the 300 block of West Newmark Avenue, to refuel his vehicle. A man, later identified as 57-year-old Yong Liu, followed the officer in a Nissan SUV into a secured parking lot. After the officer parked and exited his vehicle, Liu, armed with a knife, allegedly charged at the officer. The officer opened fire, striking Liu. Liu was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Investigation:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is assisting the Monterey Park Police Department in the investigation of this officer-involved shooting. The names of the involved officer(s) have not been publicly disclosed.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/monterey-park-fire-station-police-shooting/
https://heysocal.com/2021/05/17/officers-fatally-shoot-man-outside-monterey-park-police-station/

Xavier A. Kilby

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/17/2021

Location : 3300 block Fourth Avenue East

City : Dickinson

County : Stark

State : North Dakota

Agency : Dickinson Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : killed by police during armed domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/17/2021, the Dickinson Police Department responded to a report of a domestic incident involving a weapon at the 3300 block of Fourth Avenue East around 1:14 a.m. Upon arrival, officers reported that Xavier A. Kilby fired from inside the apartment toward officers or another individual. Police opened fire, striking Kilby. He was pronounced deceased at the location. The incident is under investigation by the Dickinson Police Department and other involved agencies.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICEENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/30/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/name-of-man-killed-in-dickinson-police-involved-shooting-released/
https://www.inforum.com/news/domestic-violence-call-turns-deadly-following-shootout-with-police-in-dickinson
https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/1-dead-1-injured-in-dickinson-shooting-involving-police/
https://apnews.com/article/nd-state-wire-dickinson-shootings-police-9698d4aeba6c6158d58a18c0f9775ffd

Denzell Nathan Clarke

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/17/2021

Location : 6300 block Josephine Road

City : Waldorf

County : Charles

State : Maryland

Agency : Charles County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/17/2021, Charles County Sheriff's Office deputies responded after a family member reported that Denzell Nathan Clarke, who was wanted by police, was experiencing a mental health crisis. Upon arrival at the 6300 block of Josephine Road in Waldorf, two deputies were wounded while attempting to serve a warrant. Clarke allegedly shot at the deputies, who then exchanged gunfire. Clarke subsequently locked himself inside the home. When officers entered, they found Clarke dead from gunshot wounds.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 2 injuries
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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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SOURCE LINKS :

https://smnewsnet.com/archives/491068/update-detectives-investigating-attempted-murder-of-police-officers-and-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/waldorf-man-found-dead-after-reportedly-shooting-2-charles-county-cops-identified
https://wtop.com/charles-county/2021/05/deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-maryland-home/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/charles-county-sheriffs-office-deputies-shot-monday-waldorf/65-f91b7376-110e-43eb-9846-6b621f578a8e
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/2-police-officers-shot-suspect-shot-waldorf-charles-county/36452695
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/charles-county-deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-waldorf-home/2675522/
https://www.ccso.us/press-releases/9754/
https://apnews.com/article/maryland-shootings-fb65c3a7bb7f557f826e26d62e736b2d

Marcus "Marc the Barber" Jeffries

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/16/2021

Location : Chesapeake Avenue and Seaboard Avenue

City : Chesapeake

County : Chesapeake

State : Virginia

Agency : Chesapeake Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 16, 2021, at approximately 2:14 a.m., officers observed a vehicle driven by Marcus "Marc the Barber" Jeffries driving erratically. Suspecting he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, officers attempted to stop the vehicle. Jeffries fled the scene, and a pursuit followed through surrounding neighborhoods. The chase ended when Jeffries crossed railroad tracks at a high rate of speed and crashed into a pole, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtkr.com/news/driver-killed-on-impact-after-chesapeake-high-speed-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash

Timothy Fleming

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/16/2021

Location : 1800 block E. Lafayette Avenue

City : Baltimore

County : Baltimore

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/16/2021, Baltimore Police Department officers responded to a call at 1800 block E. Lafayette Avenue in Baltimore at 10: 39 a.m. regarding a family disturbance. Upon arrival, they were informed by someone outside that a man, later identified as Timothy Fleming, was inside with a knifeand holding a woman at knifepoint. Officers entered the home and proceeded to the second floor, where they encountered Fleming, the woman, and another family member. Fleming allegedly grabbed the woman by her hair and made a motion as if to stab her. Two officers then fired their weapons, killing Fleming.

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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://smnewsnet.com/archives/491068/update-detectives-investigating-attempted-murder-of-police-officers-and-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/waldorf-man-found-dead-after-reportedly-shooting-2-charles-county-cops-identified
https://wtop.com/charles-county/2021/05/deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-maryland-home/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/charles-county-sheriffs-office-deputies-shot-monday-waldorf/65-f91b7376-110e-43eb-9846-6b621f578a8e
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/2-police-officers-shot-suspect-shot-waldorf-charles-county/36452695
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/charles-county-deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-waldorf-home/2675522/
https://www.ccso.us/press-releases/9754/
https://apnews.com/article/maryland-shootings-fb65c3a7bb7f557f826e26d62e736b2d

Jeffrey Bruce

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/14/2021

Location : Blue Fish Lane

City : Grottoes

County : Augusta

State : Virginia

Agency : Augusta County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during alleged burglary

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 14, 2021, deputies with the Augusta County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting a break-in at a home on Blue Fish Lane. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a man who fled the scene and ran into the woods behind the house. The deputies followed the man, but as they reached the wood line, Jeffrey Bruce allegedly turned around, had a knife and charged toward a deputy. The deputy responded by shooting and killing Bruce.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whsv.com/2021/05/14/heavy-police-presence-reported-in-grottoes/

Silvestre Vargas Estrada

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/14/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Campo

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : U.S. Border Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during human trafficking investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An agent attempted to stop a vehicle believed to be involved in human trafficking. The vehicle did not stop, leading to a brief pursuit. The vehicle eventually stopped at a gas station where three agents fired into the vehicle, resulting in the death of the driver, Silvestre Vargas Estrada.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2021/05/15/border-patrol-agents-fatally-shoot-driver-in-campo-following-pursuit/

Monolito Ford

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/14/2021

Location : Unknown

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 person response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 14, 2021, around 6:30 p.m., officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to an apartment complex in the 7800 block of Red Mill Drive following a report of an armed, suicidal person. Monolito Ford had allegedly fired at least one shot into the air before police arrived. Three officers encountered Ford, who was reportedly armed and walking toward them. After officers ordered him to stop, he allegedly pointed his firearm at the officers, prompting them to shoot and kill him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/metro-police-involved-in-shooting-on-northeast-side-of-indianapolis/531-169faef8-207b-4936-9149-7d766e837519

Mark D. Gaskill

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/14/2021

Location : Glasser Street and Masseth Street

City : Rochester

County : Monroe

State : New York

Agency : Rochester Police Department

Officer(s) : Blake Langdon and Donald Flood Jr.

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after ShotSpotter activation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on Lyell Avenue around 4:21 a.m. Surveillance cameras captured a vehicle leaving the location. The vehicle was later spotted on Glasser Street, where officers attempted a traffic stop. During the stop, officers claimed that Mark D. Gaskill was holding a handgun. Two Rochester police officers then shot and killed Gaskill.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
1 Fatality (Mark D. Gaskill)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/reports/osi21-022_gaskill_final_report_12.9.2021.pdf
https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2021/attorney-general-james-office-special-investigation-releases-report-death-mark
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/rpd-officers-involved-in-fatal-shooting-of-mark-gaskill-identified/
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/attorney-general-releases-report-on-rpd-police-shooting-death-of-mark-gaskill-glasser-street/
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/public-safety/2021/05/14/large-police-presence-on-glasser-street-in-rochester
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2021/05/15/friend-of-man-killed-by-rpd-left-with-questions-after-seeing-body-cam-footage
https://13wham.com/news/local/internal-rpd-memo-outlines-new-details-of-police-shooting-of-mark-gaskill
https://13wham.com/news/local/ag-no-charges-filed-in-case-of-rochester-man-shot-during-police-stop
https://www.whec.com/archive/ags-investigation-concludes-no-criminal-conduct-by-officers-who-shot-man-on-glasser-street-in-may/
https://rochester.indymedia.org/node/148068

Cedric Vick

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/14/2021

Location : West 1st Avenue and North Perry Street

City : Denver

County : Denver

State : Colorado

Agency : Denver Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cedric Vick, 22, was reportedly armed when he crashed near West 1st Avenue and North Perry Street after Denver Police escalated a pursuit. Police said the chase began after Vick was suspected of firing a gun and carjacking a vehicle. During the pursuit, Vick allegedly shot at officers. After the crash, police said Vick exited the car while still armed and officers opened fire, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/cedric-vick-shot-killed-denver-police-carjacking-chase-crash/
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/cedric-vick-carjacking-shooting-death-denver-police-beth-mccann/
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/denver-police-officer-shooting-perry-street/

Ty Quinton Stilwell

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/14/2021

Location : Radar Hill Road and Morris Lane

City : Central Pennington

County : Pennington

State : South Dakota

Agency : Pennington County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/14/2021, at approximately 3:25 p.m., deputies from the Pennington County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about an intoxicated and out-of-control family member at a residence on Radar Hill Road. Upon arrival, deputies confronted a man, later identified as Ty Quinton Stilwell, who was carrying a long gun. Deputies ordered him to drop the weapon, but Stilwell reportedly leveled the gun in their direction and ignored their commands. In response to the perceived threat, the deputies used deadly force, shooting and killing Stilwell.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/man-shot-and-killed-by-pennington-county-deputies-identified/?utm_

Jessica Bingaman

Age :43

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 05/13/2021

Location : Goshen Avenue and Demaree Street

City : Visalia

County : Tulare

State : California

Agency : Visalia Police Department, Tulare County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/13/2021, police in Visalia, California, pursued a stolen van driven by a 20-year-old man. The chase ended at the intersection of Goshen Avenue and Demaree Street when Olivarez crashed into a Ford SUV driven by 43-year-old Jessica Bingaman. Bingaman, who operated a local dog daycare business, was killed in the collision along with five of the six dogs in her vehicle.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 5 animal fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc30.com/visalia-police-chase-fatal-crash-jessica-bingaman-dog-trainer/10641463/
https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2021/05/14/visalia-woman-killed-5-dogs-die-after-police-chase-crash/5092289001/
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/visalia-police-identify-driver-and-victim-in-deadly-crash-after-chase/

Adrian Murillo

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/13/2021

Location : I-35 service road

City : Alvarado

County : Johnson

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety, Hill County Constable's Office Precinct 4

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during pursuit and police shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Adrian and Hector Murillo were being followed by undercover officers, who attempted to stop them in Ellis County. The brothers fled, leading to a police pursuit. During the chase, one or both men allegedly fired at the pursuing officers. A constable from Hill County became involved in the pursuit and was shot and wounded. The vehicle driven by the Murillos crashed after being disabled by an officer. Adrian and Hector continued exchanging gunfire with the officers. Eventually, the two men surrendered. Adrian Murillo was killed in the exchange.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/chase-crash-near-alvarado/287-d2bccfc4-3c81-4c10-9e61-7298a1ef5ac4 

Michael Alvarez

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/12/2021

Location : Interstate 5 north of Laval Road

City : Bakersfield

County : Kern

State : California

Agency : Bakersfield Police Department; California Highway Patrol (Bakersfield)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/12/2021, in Bakersfield, California, law enforcement agencies responded to a reported attempted kidnapping of a juvenile in the 2200 block of Niles Street. The man fled in a vehicle, leading a pursuit southbound on Highway 99 and then northbound on Interstate 5. The chase ended when the vehicle struck the center guardrail repeatedly, became disabled just north of the I-5 split, and was involved in a standoff. SWAT officers deployed a Taser and took the adult male suspect into custody, but he became unresponsive and was transported to a hospital where he died. The investigation into the cause of death is ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/all-i-5-lanes-north-of-laval-rd-closed-due-to-police-activity

Name Not Disclosed

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/12/2021

Location : 173rd Street South and A Street South

City : Spanaway

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Pierce County Sheriff's Office, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during SWAT standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 12, 2021, around 5 p.m., a 52-year-old man was reportedly barricaded inside a vehicle near 173rd Street South and A Street South in Spanaway, Washington. During the standoff, the man allegedly fired a shot at a deputy, though no injuries were reported. Shortly after, the man reportedly shot and killed himself.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/pierce-county-sheriff-deputies-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-in-spanaway/281-753aa860-ac4a-475d-8240-244aa8e35e65 

Philip Stanley Watros

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/11/2021

Location : NY-104

City : Mexico

County : Oswego

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police, Oswego City Police Department, Oswego County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Michael J. McGinnis

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Troopers were dispatched to locate Philip Stanley Watros, who was reportedly armed and making homicidal and suicidal threats to an estranged girlfriend. Officers located him and his vehicle at Mexico Community Park. Due to the nature of the threats and concerns for public safety, officers established a perimeter around the area. After a 12-hour standoff, Watros reportedly shot and killed himself with a rifle.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
1 Fatality (Philip Stanley Watros)

SOURCE LINKS :

http://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/mexico-standoff-ends-with-self-inflicted-shooting/article_d3d215de-b3a6-11eb-8fe4-c78c1b931474.html

http://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/news/mexico-standoff-ends-with-self-inflicted-shooting/article_d3d215de-b3a6-11eb-8fe4-c78c1b931474.html

Christian Castro

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/11/2021

Location : 1400 Via Lugano Circle

City : Boynton Beach

County : Palm Beach

State : Florida

Agency : Boynton Beach Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police were called to a "violent" incident in an apartment in the Via Lugano community just after 10 p.m. When officers arrived at the apartment, they saw a man was armed, and they shot and killed Christian Castro.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://apnews.com/article/florida-shootings-d570ea32c41a8b9eede5d2e59ef1c72e?utm_

Trashawn Blake Harrison

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/10/2021

Location : US-167 and LA-749

City : Opelousas

County : St. Landry

State : Louisiana

Agency : Louisiana State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a Louisiana State Police trooper observed a Ford Explorer traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 167 near LA Highway 749 that was driving too fast. The trooper escalated pursuit; the driver did not stop. The trooper allegedly "called off the chase" due to inclement weather and high speeds, just before the Explorer veered off the roadway, struck a parked vehicle, overturned, and hit a utility pole. The Explorer was occupied by four juveniles, including 15-year-old passenger Trashawn Blake Harrison, who was ejected from the vehicle and died. Three other juveniles were injured.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality, 3 injuries
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Last Update: 12/25/2024
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org/obituary/7463536
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232179549/trashawn-blake-harrison
https://www.gueydantoday.com/obituaries/trashawn-blake-harrison
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/trashawn-harrison-obituary?id=5545960
https://www.kpel965.com/abbeville-teenager-dies-after-police-chase-crash-during-stormy-weather/

Shakeela Imonai Johnson

Age :27

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 05/10/2021

Location : I-95 and Woods Edge Road

City : Colonial Heights

County : Chesterfield

State : Virginia

Agency : Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2021, Shakeela Imonai Johnson was reportedly fleeing from a domestic incident in Henrico County. Police attempted to stop her vehicle while she was driving on I-95 near Woods Edge Road in Colonial Heights, Virginia. As officers approached, Johnson reportedly shot herself, resulting in her death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.progress-index.com/story/news/2021/05/10/driver-kills-self-after-20-mile-pursuit-ends-chesterfield-county/5024738001/

Hunter Alan Robinson

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/10/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Madison

County : Jefferson

State : Indiana

Agency : Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : James T. Webster

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2021, Deputy James T. Webster, 51, was off duty but driving his Jefferson County Sheriff's Department-issued 2016 Ford Explorer westbound on Clifty Drive in Madison, Indiana. During this time, he struck and killed Hunter Alan Robinson, 22, who was also traveling westbound on Clifty Drive in the roadway on a skateboard.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/INPOLICE/bulletins/2d8bd0a?utm_

Kalon J. Horton

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/10/2021

Location : 1600 block North Houston School Road

City : Lancaster

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Lancaster Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers responded to a welfare check at the Spanish Trails Inn around 9:45 p.m. on May 10, 2021, after a man was reportedly refusing to let a woman leave. Upon arrival, officers determined Kalon J. Horton might have been under the influence of an unknown substance and needed medical attention. He was taken into custody without a warrant and transferred to a medical center for a mental evaluation. Horton was released by the hospital overnight. Early the next morning, officers were called to a shooting in progress at an apartment where a woman and two children were present. Officers arrived and announced themselves, requesting the man to come outside. After receiving no response, they entered the apartment, where they shot and killed Horton.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/lancaster-police-fatally-shoot-man-firing-gun-who-hours-before-was-held-for-mental-evaluation/2628041/

Justin Anaya

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/09/2021

Location : I-40

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by vehicle during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 9, 2021, Albuquerque Police Department officers were working near Iliff and Coors in Albuquerque, New Mexico, when they were flagged down regarding an individual reportedly throwing rocks at vehicles in a hotel parking lot. Upon attempting to make contact, the individual, identified as Justin Anaya, fled on foot. He crossed various fences and entered Interstate 40, where he was struck and killed by a vehicle.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://apnews.com/article/albuquerque-7bdb3ea37fc5ce987f7cfdbbfd8c32c4
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/apd-pedestrian-fatally-struck-by-vehicle-after-throwing-rocks-at-cars-fleeing-police/
https://www.koat.com/article/man-killed-i40-unser-pedestrian-crash/38264507

Paramhans Desai

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 05/09/2021

Location : Interstate 75 near Eagles Landing Parkway

City : Stockbridge

County : Henry

State : Georgia

Agency : Henry County Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Paramhans Desai

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Officer killed during police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2021, Henry County Police Officer Paramhans Desai, 38, was killed during a high-speed pursuit in Stockbridge, Georgia. The pursuit began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a suspected traffic violation. The fleeing car struck the rear of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 near Eagles Landing Parkway. Officer Desai, who was involved in the pursuit, suffered fatal injuries. The driver of the fleeing vehicle was later charged with vehicular homicide and other offenses.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-officer-pursuit-fatal-crash-stockbridge/85-f8b39c7a-0b61-4a67-8612-7f6e6caa4d90
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/henry-county/henry-county-officer-passenger-dead-after-crash-during-police-pursuit/3B2O5TJ2HBFKDEZKE72XYO6A4M/
https://www.ajc.com/news/henry-county-officer-killed-in-pursuit-on-i-75/HRBBR2TZY5D2FLEP6X6Y2X6A5E/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2021

Location : Interstate 75 near Eagles Landing Parkway

City : Stockbridge

County : Henry

State : Georgia

Agency : Henry County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2021, a fatal police pursuit in Stockbridge, Georgia ended when a fleeing car crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 near Eagles Landing Parkway. A male passenger in the fleeing vehicle was killed at the scene. The pursuit began when officers attempted to stop the vehicle for a suspected traffic violation. The driver survived and was charged with vehicular homicide and other offenses.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-officer-pursuit-fatal-crash-stockbridge/85-f8b39c7a-0b61-4a67-8612-7f6e6caa4d90
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/henry-county/henry-county-officer-passenger-dead-after-crash-during-police-pursuit/3B2O5TJ2HBFKDEZKE72XYO6A4M/
https://www.ajc.com/news/henry-county-officer-killed-in-pursuit-on-i-75/HRBBR2TZY5D2FLEP6X6Y2X6A5E/

Ricky G. Cruz

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/09/2021

Location : US-395 and Foster Wells Road

City : Pasco

County : Franklin

State : Washington

Agency : Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 9, 2021, deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office pursued a car driven by Ricky G. Cruz, 28, in the northbound lanes of U.S. 395 near Pasco, Washington. As Cruz approached the intersection with Foster Wells Road, he crossed into the southbound lanes of the highway and collided head-on with an oncoming semi-truck. Both Cruz and his passenger, Karlie Moore, 23, were killed in the crash.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 Fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://komonews.com/news/local/police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-near-pasco-in-eastern-wash 

Karli Elizabeth Moore

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 05/09/2021

Location : US-395 and Foster Wells Road

City : Pasco

County : Franklin

State : Washington

Agency : Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 9, 2021, deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office pursued a car driven by Ricky G. Cruz, 28, in the northbound lanes of U.S. 395 near Pasco, Washington. As Cruz approached the intersection with Foster Wells Road, he crossed into the southbound lanes of the highway and collided head-on with an oncoming semi-truck. Both Cruz and his passenger, Karlie Moore, 23, were killed in the crash.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 Fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://komonews.com/news/local/police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-near-pasco-in-eastern-wash

Everton Garfield Brown

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2021

Location : 7500 block Maury Road

City : Windsor Mill

County : Baltimore

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore County Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2021, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department and firefighters responded to 911 calls about a fire and an armed man at the 7500 block of Maury Road in Windsor Mill at around 6: 40 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Everton Garfield Brown outside the burning residences. Four police officers opened fire, resulting in Brown's death. Additionally, two other men and a woman were killed during the incident, while another man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a hospital.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities, 1 injury

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://smnewsnet.com/archives/491068/update-detectives-investigating-attempted-murder-of-police-officers-and-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/waldorf-man-found-dead-after-reportedly-shooting-2-charles-county-cops-identified
https://wtop.com/charles-county/2021/05/deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-maryland-home/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/charles-county-sheriffs-office-deputies-shot-monday-waldorf/65-f91b7376-110e-43eb-9846-6b621f578a8e
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/2-police-officers-shot-suspect-shot-waldorf-charles-county/36452695
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/charles-county-deputies-in-good-condition-after-shooting-at-waldorf-home/2675522/
https://www.ccso.us/press-releases/9754/
https://apnews.com/article/maryland-shootings-fb65c3a7bb7f557f826e26d62e736b2d

Zachary Richardson

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/09/2021

Location : 90 S Main Street

City : Leicester

County : Worcester

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Leicester Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after ramming police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2021, at around 6: 30 a.m., Zachary Richardson was shot and killed by officers from the Leicester Police Department after he allegedly repeatedly rammed his vehicle into the Leicester Police Station.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/william-leger-robbery-saugus-route-107-fatal-crash-ashley-forward/
https://www.mass.gov/news/somerville-man-indicted-for-murder-in-wrong-way-crash
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/09/13/mother-of-teen-killed-in-2021-saugus-crash-that-involved-police-chase-sues-town-officers/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/shocking-disregard-mom-teen-girl-killed-wrong-way-head-on-crash-suing-north-shore-town/WAA2ZA73S5F53IIGDYPNCXUKNE/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/19-year-old-killed-head-on-crash-after-robbery-suspect-leads-police-chase/HTASUWIZEFARXHJBMTON4MTNDU/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2021/09/16/man-indicted-for-wrong-way-saugus-crash-that-killed-19-year-old-nursing-student/
https://www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/108802
https://www.wcvb.com/article/june-2021-deadly-saugus-crash-indictment/37613441

Daniel Hobbs

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/08/2021

Location : 4000 block Northwest 33rd Street

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during violation of protection order

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/08/2021, police responded to a 911 call from a homeowner in the 4000 block of Northwest 33rd Street, Oklahoma City. The caller reported that Daniel Hobbs, who was under a victim protection order, was present in their yard. Upon arrival, officers engaged in a struggle with Hobbs. During the altercation, an officer fired their weapon, killing Hobbs.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://kfor.com/news/local/more-details-released-in-deadly-oklahoma-city-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.koco.com/article/bodycam-video-shows-struggle-before-oklahoma-city-officer-shoots-kills-man/36429908

Kondwani Rogers

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/08/2021

Location : North Frederick Pike and VA-37

City : Winchester

County : Frederick

State : Virginia

Agency : Frederick County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Deputy R.W. Marcelle

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/08/2021, Deputy R.W. Marcelle of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a 2003 Cadillac traveling recklessly on Martinsburg Pike (U.S. 11) near Welltown Road. The driver, identified as Kondwani Rogers of Frederick County, continued driving at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The deputy activated his emergency equipment, but Rogers continued south on North Frederick Pike (U.S. 522) toward Winchester. During the pursuit, the Cadillac crossed the center line, sideswiped a Honda Civic, then collided head-on with a Chevrolet Trailblazer. The Cadillac overturned and caught fire. Rogers was pronounced dead at the scene. One driver was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and another declined treatment.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/multi-vehicle-crash-leaves-one-dead-after-pursuit/article_4f78c562-03c2-5984-8b1f-7cff03c92dce.html

Joseph L. Ventre Jr.

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/07/2021

Location : 345 Angell Street

City : Providence

County : Providence

State : Rhode Island

Agency : Providence Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Overdose

Event : Death following police restraint during response to a disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Providence Police officers responded to reports of a man screaming in the street near 345 Angell Street, possibly under the influence of narcotics. Upon arrival, they encountered 34-year-old Joseph L. Ventre Jr., who was rolling on the ground and groaning unintelligibly. Officers attempted to calm Ventre and requested assistance from the Providence Fire Department. Due to his erratic behavior and for the safety of all involved, officers decided to restrain Ventre. Body camera footage shows officers holding Ventredown on his stomach for approximately 90 seconds while handcuffing him. Shortly thereafter, Ventre became unresponsive. Emergency responders initiated CPR and transported him to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:41 a.m. The Rhode Island Medical Examiner later determined that Ventre's death was due to the combined toxic effects of methamphetamine and methadone during police restraint.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc6.com/body-camera-footage-released-showing-struggle-before-possible-drug-related-death/
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/man-handcuffed-by-providence-officers-died-from-toxic-drug-effects-medical-examiner-concludes/

Richard Kelly Murphrey

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/07/2021

Location : NC-24 & Paradise Lane

City : Newport

County : Carteret

State : North Carolina

Agency : Carteret County Sheriff's Office, Morehead City Police Department, North Carolina State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2021, law enforcement officers from the Carteret County Sheriff's Office, Morehead City Police Department, and North Carolina State Patrol pursued Richard Kelly Murphrey, 35, who was wanted on several outstanding charges such as carrying a concealed weapon, and numerous drug-related offenses.
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Murphrey initially fled from officers but was stopped near NC-24 and Paradise Lane in Newport, North Carolina. Following a standoff, Murphrey exited his vehicle and used a rifle to fatally shoot himself.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/crime-tracker/carteret-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-wanted-man/
https://www.facebook.com/carteretsheriff/posts/update-3-500-pmthe-suspect-has-died-at-carteret-health-care-from-a-self-inflicte/3942075585910781/
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/21044629/Richard-Murphrey/
https://www.mundenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/richard-murphrey
https://carteretnc.mugshots.zone/murphrey-richard-kelly-mugshot-04-06-2021/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/06/2021

Location : Mead Road and Wimberly Drive

City : Rochester Hills

County : Macomb

State : Michigan

Agency : Oakland County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/06/2021, deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence at the intersection of Mead Road and Wimberly Drive in Rochester Hills following a complaint that a man was threatening suicide. Initial contact was made with the man via phone, during which a single gunshot was heard, and communication was subsequently lost. At approximately 7 a.m., deputies entered the home and discovered the man deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/rochester-hills-man-dies-by-suicide-amid-barricaded-situation-with-police

Thomas Joseph Roeber

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/06/2021

Location : I-25

City : Casper

County : Natrona

State : Wyoming

Agency : Casper Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 6, 2021, at approximately 3:54 a.m., officers from the Casper Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle. As officers approached, the driver exited the vehicle, and the passenger moved into the driver's seat and allegedly attempted to flee. One officer contacted the driver, while the other officer tried to stop the fleeing vehicle. The vehicle entered I-25, heading into oncoming traffic lanes. The officer, still inside the vehicle with the driver, continued to order the driver to stop. At this point, the officer shot and killed the driver, reportedly stopping the vehicle along the side of the Interstate.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://casperpolice.org/2021/05/14/casper-police-identifies-officers-involved-in-may-6th-2021-ohttps://oilcity.news/general/2021/05/06/suspect-killed-after-being-shot-by-casper-police-officer-during-chase-thursday/fficer-involved-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/05/2021

Location : Hollywood neighborhood

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/05/2021, Los Angeles police pursued a 27-year-old man in the Hollywood neighborhood after attempting to detain him. The man fled on foot, climbed a fence, and was struck with a Taser during the pursuit. Moments later, he produced a firearm and fatally shot himself. Police reported that no officers fired their weapons. The incident is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Force Investigation Division.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-05/lapd-says-man-fatally-shot-himself-after-police-pursuit-taser-deployment

Edwin "Joey" Joseph Castillo Jr.

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/05/2021

Location : 500 block Lockland Avenue

City : Winston-Salem

County : Forsyth

State : North Carolina

Agency : Winston-Salem Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 5, 2021, Winston-Salem Police officers responded to reports of a violent altercation at a residence in the 500 block of Lockland Avenue. Edwin "Joey" Joseph Castillo Jr., 34, was involved in chaotic interactions with housemates and police.
Castillo allegedly struck his roommate in the head with a hammer and fired shots at officers. Police opened fire, killing Castillo during the encounter. The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating the incident and the circumstances leading to the use of deadly force.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/his-friend-hit-him-with-a-hammer-before-getting-into-a-shootout-with-police-but-he-doesnt-want-him-remembered-that-way/83-f335fc9c-aa21-420d-a8ba-f8d1d6bb3e65
https://www.wxii12.com/article/winston-salem-police-respond-unknown-trouble-call/36342588
https://myfox8.com/news/winston-salem-police-identify-suspect-release-new-information-on-lockland-avenue-standoff-fire/
https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-shootings-police-e8f70e384c78e31158c8c562ea5672a9
https://tribtown.com/2021/05/07/us-fatal-police-shootout-north-carolina/

Matthew Robert Long

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 05/05/2021

Location : 317 Woodside Cutoff Road

City : Corvallis

County : Ravalli

State : Montana

Agency : Ravalli County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 5, 2021, Matthew Robert Long barricaded himself inside his residence in Corvallis, Montana. After approximately 58 hours, authorities used a robot to enter the home, where they found Long dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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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://nbcmontana.com/news/local/standoff-with-armed-man-ends-in-corvallis
2. https://www.kpax.com/news/ravalli-county/standoff-with-law-enforcement-underway-in-corvallis
3. https://www.facebook.com/NBCMontana/posts/missoula-mont-the-ravalli-county-sheriff-reports-that-the-standoff-with-a-man-ba/4258459390832092/