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Around noon on June 28, 2021, Avon Police responded to investigate a reported theft. Witnesses informed officers that the people had left and provided a detailed description of the vehicle and direction of travel. Officers located both parked in the driveway of a residence nearby. While officers were working to confirm their identities, Justin D. Murray drove the car through the front yard of the house and sped away. The vehicle traveled approximately 800 feet before crashing into a large tree. Murray was killed, and a female passenger sustained minor injuries.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 1 injury

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/police-said-man-killed-in-crash-attempting-to-flee-officers-during-theft-investigation/531-d4c5e0ef-e3a8-4676-b721-5726421350b8

On 06/28/2021, a Hemet police officer pulled over a vehicle in the parking lot of a hotel on West Florida Avenue that had two men inside. During the stop, the driver, whose name has been withheld in initial reporting, exited the vehicle and confronted the officer, punching him, according to police. The man broke free and ran to the rear of the hotel. The officer pursued him and was reportedly struck again after coming around a corner. A struggle ensued on the ground, during which the officer opened fire and shot the man, killing him at the scene. The victim’s age and race have not been disclosed in reporting. The investigation into the shooting was reported as pending at the time of initial coverage.

https://www.pe.com/2021/06/28/hemet-police-officer-fatally-shoots-man-following-struggle/

On 06/28/2021, law enforcement officers from multiple agencies were assisting with wildfire evacuations during the Lava Fire and had closed a section of roadway near US-97 and the 99-97 Cutoff outside Weed. Officers stopped a vehicle after the driver continued driving into the restricted evacuation area despite directions to avoid it. During the encounter, police reported that Soobleej Kaub Hawj Hawj pointed a firearm while speaking with officers. Officers from several agencies engaged Hawj and opened fire, killing him at the scene. Hawj was 35 years old. Authorities later stated the shooting was cleared, and no officers were charged.

https://www.kdrv.com/content/news/Deadly-officer-involved-shooting-unfolds-during-Lava-Fire-evacuations-574734371.html

On 06/28/2021, Commerce City police responded to a reported family disturbance at a residence on Brighton Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers encountered Robert Alire. According to reporting, officers stated that Alire was holding a knife during the encounter. Two officers opened fire and shot Alire, killing him at the scene. Authorities later stated that the district attorney reviewed the shooting and found it justified. No additional details about commands, distance, or de-escalation efforts were publicly disclosed.

https://kdvr.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-commerce-city-2/

On June 28, 2021, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Mission Division observed Christopher Garcia driving recklessly near Osborne Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard around 10 a.m. The officers attempted a traffic stop and a pursuit ensued onto the northbound I-5 Freeway. The chase ended at the Terra Bella Street off-ramp where Garcia lost control of his vehicle and exited it while holding a handgun. Officers ordered him to drop the weapon. Garcia allegedly pointed it at them, prompting officers to open fire. He was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead later that morning.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-06-28/man-shot-by-lapd-in-pacoima-after-car-pursuit

On 06/28/2021, security forces from Vandenberg Space Force Base attempted to stop a 47-year-old man from Lompoc, who they say was driving erratically and repeatedly weaving across lanes along northbound Highway 1. The man refused to yield and fled at high speed. The chase ended around 9:45 p.m. when his GMC Denali failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, plunged off an embankment and rolled onto its roof. Officers were unable to open the doors initially due to extensive damage, and the driver was extracted at approximately 10:40 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://keyt.com/news/traffic/2021/06/28/driver-being-pursued-by-space-force-base-security-killed-in-rollover-crash/
https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/fatal-vehicle-rollover-closes-part-of-highway-1/

An officer walking through an apartment complex saw Tristan Trevino, allegedly attempting to steal a catalytic converter from under a car. When the officer tried to arrest Trevino, a struggle ensued. During the altercation with Juan De Los Santos, another individual, Tristan Trevino, approached the officer with a gun. The officer disengaged from Santos and engaged Trevino. In the resulting struggle, the officer shot and killed Trevino.
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https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/crime/officer-shoots-man-during-struggle-after-alleged-catalytic-converter-theft-attempt-police-said/503-09b76dcc-585e-47b7-9c21-84125e0de0cb 

On June 28, 2021, at approximately 7:22 p.m., Wilmington Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle reported stolen. The driver, identified as 16-year-old JahonBemboom, fled the scene, running red lights and traveling at high speeds. The pursuit ended when Bemboom’s vehicle collided with the driver's side of a flatbed tow truck, causing the truck to spin. Bemboom was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Total Fatalities/Injuries:1 Fatality (JahonBemboom)

https://ground.news/article/he-loved-everybody-family-mourns-teen-who-died-in-fatal-crash

On June 27, 2021, around 5 p.m., deputies from the Chaves County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic dispute involving a firearm between a man and a woman in a vehicle. Oscar Najera III, 25, drove away from the scene in the vehicle. Deputies later located the unattended vehicle at a Stripes gas station in Roswell, New Mexico. While searching the area, a deputy encountered Najera behind a residence on Evergreen Street. Najera fled on foot, prompting a pursuit. During the chase, a deputy discharged a Taser, but it was unsuccessful. Najera continued running and reached the front of another residence on Evergreen Avenue, where two deputies confronted him. The deputies reportedly gave commands before drawing their firearms and shooting, killing Najera.The family of Oscar Najera has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Chaves County Sheriff's Office, alleging that deputies lacked proper training and that Najera was unarmed at the time of the shooting.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/additional-details-provided-in-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting-of-roswell-man/
• https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/suspect-dead-in-roswell-officer-involved-shooting/
• https://www.aclu-nm.org/en/cases/najera-v-chaves-county-new-mexico-law-enforcement-academy-board

Around 12:50 a.m. on June 27, 2021, a Plainville Police Department officer arrived at a convenience store at 601 South Washington Street in Plainville. The officer was aware that 29-year-old Nicole Dechant of Hays had a misdemeanor warrant for her arrest. Upon approaching Dechant, who was seated on a curb outside the store, the officer informed her of the intent to take her into custody. During the interaction, Dechant allegedly reached into her bag and produced a firearm. The officer commanded her to put down the gun, but Dechant reportedly ignored the commands, leading the officer to fire multiple times, resulting in her death.

https://hayspost.com/posts/1109f06d-60dc-4c4f-9659-0ee73e19e855

https://www.kwch.com/2021/06/27/woman-killed-officer-involved-shooting-plainville/

On June 27, 2021, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Azusa Police Department officers responded to a domestic dispute call in the 900 block of West Sierra Madre Avenue. Upon arrival, they encountered 59-year-old Jerome Barber, who was armed with a large kitchen knife. Officers issued multiple commands for Barber to drop the weapon, which he ignored. Barber walked in and out of his residence several times, appearing frustrated and irritated. He then rushed toward the officers, prompting them to deploy less-lethal munitions, which were ineffective. As Barber continued to charge with the knife, an officer opened fire, fatally wounding him. Barber was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is assisting the Azusa Police Department in the investigation of this officer-involved shooting. The names of the involved officers have not been publicly disclosed.

• https://www.foxla.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-in-azusa
• https://heysocal.com/2021/06/28/man-holding-knife-that-was-shot-and-killed-by-azusa-police-identified/
• https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/man-killed-in-shooting-involving-police-in-azusa/2626142/
• https://abc7.com/azusa-police-shooting-man-killed-in-with-knife-deparment/10838821/
• https://kfiam640.iheart.com/content/2021-06-28-coroner-releases-name-of-man-killed-in-azusa-police-shooting/

On 06/27/2021, deputies with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a black Infiniti; the driver refused to stop, dragged a deputy with the car, and deputies escalated a chase. The Infiniti continued driving very fast and collided with a Chevrolet sedan at West Tennessee Street and Blountstown Highway. The driver and passenger as well as a bystander were all killed.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2021/07/25/leon-lcso-pursuit-tallahassee-killed-crash-west-tennessee/8086212002/
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/07/25/2-dead-following-car-crash-tallahassee/

The Young County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at a rural residence after receiving information that a suicidal person was armed. Upon making contact with Stephen Winder, who was armed, the deputy shot and killed him. Details surrounding the incident and what led to the fatal shooting were withheld by police.
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-young-county/

On 06/26/2021, Texarkana police responded to a disturbance call reporting a man acting erratically at a residence on Hickory Street. Officers made contact with Don Allen Crowson at the scene. According to reporting, officers stated Crowson moved toward them while holding an object. An officer opened fire and shot Crowson, killing him at the scene. Crowson was 37 years old. Limited details were released about commands given, distance, or the sequence of actions immediately before police opened fire. The Miller County Prosecutor later ruled the shooting justified.

https://www.ksla.com/2021/06/27/texarkana-ark-police-identify-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/sep/04/prosecutor-texarkana-polices-fatal-shooting-of/
https://www.ksla.com/2021/09/01/actions-texarkana-officer-fatal-shooting-found-be-justified/

On June 26, 2021, officers from the Sheridan Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle reported stolen. The vehicle fled, and the pursuit ended when it crashed at the intersection of East First Street and South Georgia Street in Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana. The driver died at the scene.

https://www.wthr.com/article/traffic/traffic-news/sheridan-crash-hamilton-county-deadly-fatal-police-chase/531-f525c7-bc64-4622-aada-a17daa16284
https://www.wibc.com/659084/one-man-dies-in-sheridan-crash-thursday-morning/

Just after midnight, police responded to a welfare check call at a home. A female caller indicated that Roberto Acosta-Reyes was armed with a handgun and feared he would harm her and then himself. Officers arrived and encountered Acosta-Reyes outside the home, pacing around a vehicle. Despite attempts to negotiate, Acosta-Reyes allegedly pointed the handgun at himself multiple times before directing it at officers. Officers responded by shooting and killing him.
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https://sanangelolive.com/news/crime/2021-06-26/armed-angry-man-dead-officer-involved-shooting 

On June 26, 2021, 86-year-old Aida Villavicencio was in her home when a police chased a vehicle at high speed until it crashed into her home in the Crenshaw neighborhood of Los Angeles. The incident began when a driver rear-ended a Los Angeles Police Department patrol car near Hobart and Martin Luther King Boulevard. As officers approached, the driver fled. Police escalated a chase. The driver lost control of his SUV near the 3900 block of South Buckingham Road, crashing into the Villavicencio residence. Aida Villavicencio was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 92-year-old husband sustained critical injuries and was hospitalized.

https://abc7.com/crenshaw-crash-suv-crashes-into-home-elderly-woman-killed-police-chase/10833912/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/suv-driver-crashes-into-house-crenshaw-baldwin-hills-house/2625775/
https://www.californiainjuryblog.com/elderly-woman-killed-after-driver-crashes-into-crenshaw-home/

On 06/26/2021, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance call at the 2100 block of Lowery Road in Huntingtown, Maryland. They encountered Antoine Brooks, who was involved in an altercation. During the arrest attempt, Deputy Kenneth Joseph Wilkins restrained Brooks in a prone position, applying body weight to Brooks's back, which led to his death by asphyxiation. Multiple officers were present, but specifics on the exact number involved in the restraint were not detailed. Deputy Wilkins was later charged with manslaughter and other offenses related to the incident. This event triggered both an internal investigation by the Sheriff's Office and an independent investigation by the Maryland State Police, focusing on the use of force and restraint methods used during the encounter.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

https://smnewsnet.com/archives/492804/maryland-state-police-investigating-death-of-man-in-police-custody-in-calvert-county/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/calvert-county-death-investigation-antoine-brooks-huntingtown-man/65-ccfde54a-88c1-47ec-bd82-42202122344e
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/antoine-brooks-died-in-police-custody-calvert-county/36861671
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/man-dies-while-in-deputy-custody-calvert-county-sheriffs-office-says/2713185/
https://wjla.com/news/local/investigation-underway-man-in-custody-dies-calvert-county-deputies-say

On June 26, 2021, Nathan Allen, a 28-year-old white male, stole a box truck from a plumbing company and crashed it into a building at the intersection of Shirley Street and Cross Street in Winthrop, Massachusetts. After the crash, Allen exited the vehicle and fatally shot two Black individuals: retired Massachusetts State Police Trooper David Green and Air Force veteran Ramona Cooper.
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Investigations revealed that Allen held white supremacist beliefs, as evidenced by his writings containing racist and antisemitic rhetoric.
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The incident concluded when Winthrop Police Sergeant Nicholas Bettano confronted and fatally shot Allen, an action later deemed justified by the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office.
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This tragic event underscores the persistent threat posed by racially motivated violence and the critical role of law enforcement in responding to such incidents.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities (including Nathan Allen)

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/da-officer-involved-shooting-death-nathan-allen-justified-after-deadly-2021-rampage-winthrop/NLQIROTWMJHZ7HGEU4OJCOWZYY/
https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2021/06/28/winthrop-shooting-investigate-motive-nathan-allen/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/winthrop-police-officer-who-shot-gunman-to-stop-racist-rampage-will-not-face-charges/3162713/
https://www.masslive.com/news/2021/06/da-says-gunman-in-winthrop-shootings-was-motivated-by-racism-officer-who-stopped-him-called-hero.html
https://www.wcvb.com/article/man-shot-and-killed-after-rampage-in-winthrop-identified-as-nathan-allen/36849323
https://www.npr.org/2021/06/28/1010839278/nathan-allen-suspected-winthrop-shooter-racist-beliefs-police-say
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/28/winthrop-shooting-massachusetts-nathan-allen-racist-beliefs
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/massachusetts-man-who-killed-2-black-people-held-racist-beliefs-police-n1272647
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

On 06/25/2021, Alaska State Troopers observed a vehicle driving erratically on Airport Industrial Road in Fairbanks and initiated a traffic stop. The driver did not stop, and troopers escalated a pursuit. The pursuit ended when the vehicle stopped and Dimitri Lanahan exited. Police reported that Lanahan raised and pointed an object toward a trooper. A trooper opened fire and shot Lanahan, killing him at the scene. Lanahan was 23 years old. After the shooting, authorities stated the object was a toy weapon described in reporting as a paintball gun. The investigation into the trooper shooting was reported as pending at the time of coverage.

https://mustreadalaska.com/dimitri-lanahan-pointed-paintball-gun-at-police-was-on-the-lam-from-halfway-house/

On 06/25/2021, Bradley County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Spring Branch Road for a mental health call after a report that Michael Anthony Frederick might harm himself. Deputies made contact with Frederick at the residence. According to reporting, Frederick displayed a weapon during the encounter. Deputies engaged Frederick and opened fire, killing him at the scene. Frederick was 54 years old. Authorities released limited details about the sequence of commands, distance, or efforts to de-escalate before deputies opened fire. The investigation into the deputy shooting was reported as pending at the time of coverage.

https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/44186241/agency-tennessee-deputies-fatally-shot-man-showing-weapon

On 06/25/2021, Grand Junction police and Mesa County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports that Reginald Ray Hansen had entered St. Mary’s Medical Center while holding a firearm and pointing it at employees. Reporting stated that Hansen said he was there to end his life. Police located Hansen inside the hospital. Officers engaged him and opened fire, killing him at the scene. Hansen was 75 years old. The Mesa County District Attorney later ruled the shooting justified.

https://www.gjsentinel.com/breaking/breaking_news/man-shot-by-police-at-st-marys-dies/article_7625b68c-d5d1-11eb-9837-f775c0b9afad.html
https://www.westernslopenow.com/news/local-news/crime/investigation-into-officer-involved-shooting-at-st-marys-concludes/

On 06/25/2021, Pierce County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a vehicle theft in progress in Fife. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, and police escalated a pursuit. The pursuit ended in a warehouse parking lot on East 20th Street. Deputies confronted Dwayne Michael Fields at the location. Police opened fire and shot Fields, killing him at the scene. Fields was 34 years old. Authorities released few details about the encounter, including whether Fields was armed or what actions immediately preceded deputies opening fire. The investigation into the police shooting was reported as pending at the time of coverage.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/washington/articles/2021-06-25/police-shoot-kill-man-in-fife-after-stolen-vehicle-chase

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

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

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

Officers responding to an unrelated call heard gunshots around 2 p.m. on June 25, 2021. They found Delshawn Wadlington, who had been fatally shot. While investigating, police received 911 calls about a man with a gun heading into Bee Creek Park. Officers saw Albert Finnie Jr. exiting a wooded area near the park and reportedly witnessed him pull out a handgun. Finnie allegedly started waving the gun around. An officer shot and killed Finnie.
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https://www.kbtx.com/2021/06/25/college-station-police-investigating-shooting-bee-creek-park/ 

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

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

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

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

On 06/24/2021, Forsyth County sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call from a woman requesting help at a residence on Dahlonega Highway. Upon arrival, deputies reported hearing gunfire. Deputies located Yonatan Aguilera at the scene. According to reporting, Aguilera pointed a firearm and fired in the direction of a woman. A deputy engaged Aguilera and opened fire, shooting him multiple times. Aguilera was killed at the scene. He was 40 years old. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into the deputy shooting, which was reported as pending at the time of coverage.

https://patch.com/georgia/cumming/cumming-man-shot-killed-forsyth-deputy-after-incident-gbi

On 06/24/2021, Bakersfield police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near State Route 99 and Houghton Road for a vehicle code violation. The driver did not stop, and police escalated a pursuit. The pursuit ended after the vehicle crashed. Police reported that three men exited the vehicle. Officers stated that one of the men was holding a shotgun. Police engaged Abraham Torres Meza and opened fire, killing him at the scene. Torres Meza was 30 years old. Reporting did not provide additional detail about commands given, distance, or the sequence of shots before police opened fire. The investigation into the police shooting was reported as pending at the time of coverage.

https://kmph.com/news/local/southbound-hwy-99-at-houghton-shutdown-due-to-police-activity

On 06/24/2021, a deputy attempted a traffic stop on Steven Jesse Dylan Thompson in Auburn after observing a stop sign violation. During the stop, police identified an active arrest warrant for Thompson. Thompson did not stop, and police chased his vehicle. The pursuit ended when Thompson crashed. Police reported that Thompson remained inside the vehicle while holding a firearm and made statements about harming himself. Thompson then entered a nearby home, where police reported he watched officers from inside through a window. Police stated that Thompson later fired shots toward officers. Officers engaged Thompson and opened fire, killing him at the scene. Thompson was 29 years old. Reporting indicated concerns about Thompson’s mental health during the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into the police shooting, which was reported as pending.

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/gbi-investigating-police-shooting-barrow-county/85-5f2601bc-2e2e-4aad-ad98-c5fb24109167

On 06/24/2021, Walton County sheriff’s deputies went to a residence on Blackberry Cove Drive in Monroe to serve a felony arrest warrant for Ted Frank Tippy. Deputies encountered Tippy inside the home while attempting to execute the warrant. Police reported that Tippy confronted deputies while holding a handgun. Deputies stated that Tippy fired the handgun into the ceiling during the encounter. Police reported that Tippy then put the gun down but later picked it up again and moved toward deputies. Deputies opened fire and shot Tippy, killing him at the scene. Tippy was 52 years old. Reporting indicated concerns related to mental health during the incident. The investigation into the deputy shooting was reported as pending.

https://www.ajc.com/news/man-shot-killed-by-walton-county-deputies-attempting-to-serve-warrant/F4C33RARJZAKPEXNKZQVT4PDSY/

On 06/24/2021, Dade County sheriff’s deputies responded to a welfare check request on County Road H in Greenfield after Deering’s sister contacted authorities with concerns about his wellbeing. Reporting stated Deering was a veteran with a history of PTSD. Deputies encountered Gary Deering during the welfare check. A deputy opened fire and shot Deering, killing him at the scene. He was 74 years old. Authorities released few details about the encounter, including whether Deering was armed, what commands were given, or the sequence of events leading to deputies opening fire. The investigation into the deputy shooting was reported as pending at the time of coverage.

https://www.ktts.com/2021/06/29/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-dade-county/

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

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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

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

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• https://vimarsana.com/article/pender-county-murder-suspect-shot-killed-at-whiteville-walmart-55495
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On June 24, 2021, at approximately 7:06 p.m., Officer Curtis Brown of the Portland Police Bureau responded to a welfare check at a Motel 6 located in the 500 block of Northeast Holladay Street in Portland, Oregon. Michael Ray Townsend, 40, had called 911, expressing suicidal ideations. Upon arrival, Officer Brown encountered Townsend, who was reportedly armed with a sharp-ended screwdriver.
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Despite commands to drop the weapon, Townsend advanced toward Officer Brown, prompting the officer to use deadly force. Townsend was fatally shot at the scene.
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The incident was reviewed by a grand jury, which declined to file charges against Officer Curtis Brown, determining that the use of deadly force was justified under Oregon law.

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

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

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