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On 05/22/2021, Troy police officers responded to reports of a man firing a gun in a gas station parking lot on Edwardsville Road. Police described the man as experiencing a suicidal crisis and discharging a firearm into the air. An officer arrived and reported observing Kody C. Waters continuing to fire the weapon upward. The officer fired multiple shots toward Waters. Waters was struck and later pronounced dead that evening. No officers were charged, and no final prosecutorial outcome beyond the initial review has been publicly reported.

https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/illinois-state-police-investigate-officerinvolved-shooting-in-troy-50436.cfm
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Troy-incident-leaves-Oklahoma-man-dead-16197571.php
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/illinois-state-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-in-troy/63-8f9b6b7f-0b0b-4e3f-8a4a-9d5e2a8a9a5a

On 05/22/2021, Adel police officers responded to reports of a stolen vehicle on Tony Street. Officers located the vehicle and saw Steve Newsome seated in the passenger seat. According to police, Newsome exited the vehicle and gunfire occurred, during which an officer was struck. Police reported that Newsome was shot multiple times and ran a short distance before officers caught up with him. Newsome was pronounced dead at the scene. No criminal charges against officers were announced in public reporting, and no final prosecutorial outcome was reported.

https://valdostatoday.com/news-2/local/2021/05/gbi-investigating-adel-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.walb.com/2021/05/23/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-cook-county/
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/05/23/gbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-cook-county/

Officers from the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office had reportedly responded to an incident at Shady Grove Lane in Norwood, Louisiana. An altercation occurred, and police opened fire, killing the individual. No further details about the incident have been released. The Louisiana State Police is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:Fatalities: 1

• https://www.lobservateur.com/2021/05/22/state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-feliciana-parish/
• https://www.brproud.com/news/suspect-killed-in-weekend-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-feliciana/
•https://wgno.com/news/crime/louisiana-state-police-domestic-disturbance-ends-deadly-with-officer-involved-shooting/

Officers responded to a burglary call at a car dealership around 4 a.m. They saw a driver in a blue Dodge Challenger leaving the dealership, which was later found abandoned with the engine still running. As additional officers arrived, a gray Dodge sped away from across the street. Police chased the vehicle from the Eastex Freeway to the beltway heading westbound. Officers reportedly lost sight of the speeding vehicle, which was later found crashed into a wall at the Hardy Toll Road. The vehicle had burst into flames, killing the driver.
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https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2024/anatomy-of-crash-houston-deadly-chase/ 

Around 1:24 a.m., an officer observed two vehicles speeding south on Gessner. The officer followed a green Ford pickup truck to the 9400 block of Bissonnet, where the driver pulled over. The driver and passenger explained they were speeding because another vehicle was shooting at them. While the officer spoke with them, a man walked from the south side of Bissonnet toward the police. The man reportedly reached into his pants and pulled out a gun, firing at least once. In response, three officers shot and killed him.
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https://abc13.com/man-killed-hpd-shooting-bissonnet-and-59-southwest-houston-police-shot-kill/10672152/

On 05/21/2021, Albany police officers responded to reports of an aggravated assault in the area of West Mercer Avenue. While investigating, officers encountered Kortnee Lashon Warren, who police said was armed. Authorities later stated Warren was not involved in the reported aggravated assault. According to police, shots were fired during the encounter and officers opened fire, shooting and killing Warren at the scene. No officers were charged, and no final prosecutorial outcome beyond the initial review has been publicly reported.

https://www.walb.com/2021/05/21/suspect-shot-when-apd-returns-fire/
https://www.wfxl.com/2021/05/21/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-albany/
https://www.albanyherald.com/news/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-albany/article_7c8f2a9e-ba7e-11eb-9a1e-6f6d9a2a0b8e.html

On May 20, 2021, James "Ray" Jarreau, a 57-year-old White male, was fatally shot by officers from the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office and the Louisiana State Police during an arrest attempt at 4243 Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Jarreau was believed to have been involved in the murder of his ex-girlfriend and the injury of another man in Pointe Coupee Parish. Authorities issued a warrant for his arrest.
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Upon locating him, officers tried to arrest him. Police alleged that Jarreau produced a gun. Officers opened fire and killed him.
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The Louisiana State Police investigated the shooting.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/25/2024

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/armed-and-dangerous-man-who-allegedly-killed-his-ex-girlfriend-is-on-the-run/
https://www.wafb.com/2021/05/20/pointe-coupee-murder-suspect-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement/
https://www.wbrz.com/news/pointe-coupee-murder-suspect-shot-and-killed-in-baton-rouge 

On May 20, 2021, Washington County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the Economy Inn on Lee Highway in response to a suspected violation of a protective order. Upon arriving at the motel room of Brandon Scott Odell, deputies obtained consent to search both the room and the vehicle. During the search, deputies discovered a gun in the vehicle and illegal narcotics in the room. As deputies attempted to take Odell into custody, he allegedly reached under a mattress and retrieved a handgun. One of the deputies shot and killed him during the confrontation.

https://wcyb.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-washington-county-virginia-near-exit-10

On May 20, 2021, at around 6:00 a.m., Buffalo Police responded to a report of two people shot on Layer Avenue. The victims, 27-year-old Megan Wisniewski and 63-year-old Margie Ramos, were killed in the shooting. Later, at approximately 11:00 a.m., police located the shooter, 36-year-old Rafael Perez, and engaged in a standoff with him. Around noon, police reported that Perez was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, ending the standoff.

• https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/crime/buffalo-man-shot-killed-two-others-police-standoff/71-4f84a5c8-cb1e-44f7-9fe6-cc2f49d53bdf
• https://www.buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-respond-to-two-deaths-in-buffalo/
• https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/buffalo-police-respond-to-report-of-shooting-on-carolina-street

Police responded to a 911 call reporting a person lying in the back seat of a maroon sedan parked on Bauer Avenue and Frontier Trail. Suffolk County Police Officer James Skidmore arrived on the location and approached the vehicle. Upon engaging with Jesse Bonsignore, the officer claimed that Bonsignore exited the car holding a knife and made threats against him. Officer Skidmore physically grabbed Bonsignore, during which Bonsignore reportedly tried to take the officer’s firearm. Officer Skidmore then shot and killed Bonsignore.
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The New York Attorney General’s Office investigated the incident, concluding that Officer Skidmore’s use of deadly force was legally justified under New York law, citing the perceived threat during the confrontation. Bonsignore’s family, however, has filed an $85 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Suffolk County Police Department and Officer Skidmore, alleging excessive force and wrongful death.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
1 Fatality (Jesse Bonsignore)

• https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/reports/oag_report_-_bonsignore.pdf
• https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2022/attorney-general-james-office-special-investigation-releases-report-death-jesse
• https://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2022/05/110528/daughter-of-man-killed-in-police-involved-shooting-in-manorville-sues-suffolk-pd-officer-who-fired-gun/
• https://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2022/09/112551/attorney-general-investigation-clears-scpd-officer-in-2021-fatal-shooting-in-manorville/
• https://www.danspapers.com/2022/09/ag-clears-cop-manorville-shooting-death/
• https://riverheadlocal.com/2021/05/21/suffolk-cop-shoots-and-kills-man-in-manorville-police-report/
• https://patch.com/new-york/riverhead/police-officer-who-shot-man-struggle-li-wont-face-charges-ag
• https://www.wshu.org/long-island-news/2022-05-23/family-seeks-85-million-in-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-suffolk-county-police

On 05/20/2021, Pittsburg police officers responded to reports of a man holding a gun and banging on an apartment door at a residential complex on Loveridge Road. Officers located Patrick Watkins on a staircase inside the complex and attempted to speak with him. According to police, Watkins moved upstairs while holding a firearm. Officers ordered him to drop the gun. Police state that Watkins then turned toward officers while holding the gun, at which point officers fired, shooting and killing him at the scene. The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office later reviewed the shooting and cleared the officers of wrongdoing. No charges were filed against any officers involved.

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/1-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-pittsburg-apartment-complex-police/2551100/
https://www.kron4.com/news/pittsburg-das-office-determines-2021-fatal-police-shooting-was-justified/
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2021/05/21/pittsburg-police-shooting-leaves-man-dead-at-apartment-complex/

On May 19, 2021, at approximately 11:53 p.m., a Virginia State Police trooper conducting stationary radar on eastbound Interstate 64 noticed a motorcycle and a Hyundai Genesis speeding at 102 mph in a 65 mph zone. The trooper attempted to stop the vehicles, but both drivers fled the scene. A second trooper joined the pursuit, with speeds exceeding 125 mph. The driver of the Genesis lost control of the vehicle as he approached the Bowers Hill Interchange, ran off the road, and crashed into a tree line. The motorcycle continued and was lost by the troopers. The driver of the Genesis, Javaud Aubrey Ahangari, was killed in the crash.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/chesapeake/man-dies-after-high-speed-chase-with-virginia-state-police-in-chesapeake/291-c338e594-c6a2-4a6f-bfa6-a409449dd610

On 05/19/2021, an Ionia County Sheriff's deputy was dispatched to investigate a report of a stolen vehicle. The deputy located the allegedly stolen pickup truck and initiated a pursuit that spanned through Clinton County and ended in Eaton County. The chase concluded in Mulliken where Robert NazmiRouhman Jr. allegedly reversed his truck into the deputy's SUV, an action which police classified as felonious assault on a police officer. In response, the deputy shot and killed Rouhman Jr.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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1. https://www.wlns.com/news/michigan/police-id-man-killed-by-ionia-county-sheriff/
2. https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/police-say-man-killed-by-deputy-was-19-year-old-from-lansing
3. https://apnews.com/article/lansing-shootings-police-f940d8118bb27847de11b9ff03b8b40d
4. https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-state-police-identify-suspect-who-died-after-shooting-with-ionia-county-deputy
5. https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/msp-ionia-county-deputy-involved-in-critical-incident-wednesday-morning-investigation-ongoing/69-516c5121-21c0-4a2d-a643-ea18957fb50b
6. https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2008779
7. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/police-say-man-killed-by-deputy-was-19-year-old-from-lansing
8. https://www.wlns.com/news/michigan/driver-of-stolen-truck-rammed-ionia-co-deputys-car-ahead-of-deadly-shooting/
9. https://www.facebook.com/wwmtnews/posts/10158365331446452/
10. https://www.wlns.com/news/michigan/driver-of-stolen-car-killed-by-ionia-co-deputy/
11. https://www.facebook.com/lsjnews/posts/robert-nazmi-rouhman-jr-19-of-lansing-was-driving-a-suspected-stolen-vehicle-whe/10159121386147086/
12. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-dead-after-police-chase-ends-with-shooting-in-eaton-county
 

Deputies from the Collier County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for assistance from the Hendry County Sheriff's Office in the pursuit of a stolen dump truck driven by Rudolfo Villanueva into Immokalee. The truck did not stop, crashing into a vehicle on New Market Road, causing injuries to that driver. Villanueva continued driving recklessly, crashing into another vehicle and driving away from deputies into Farm Worker Village. Despite attempts to stop the truck, Villanueva continued to drive erratically. Deputies shot at the truck, which eventually crashed into a canal. Villanueva was killed.

https://winknews.com/2021/05/19/suspect-dead-after-dump-truck-chase-deputy-involved-shooting-with-crash/ 

Brendan Charlet, 19, was reportedly acting erratically at the Ash Flat Livestock Auction. A Highland officer later attempted a traffic stop, but Charlet did not stop. Officers from multiple agencies escalated a pursuit into Hardy. At the intersection of Highways 62 and 63, Charlet crashed into a Hardy police vehicle, sending both into a ditch. As officers approached, they heard a gunshot and found Charlet with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead shortly after. Charlet reportedly had outstanding charges in Louisiana and Alabama.

https://www.kait8.com/2021/05/19/suspect-dead-after-pursuit-through-sharp-county/
https://katv.com/news/local/louisiana-man-dies-following-police-chase-through-sharp-county
https://www.imbodenlive.com/2021/05/20/details-and-suspect-information-released-in-deadly-pursuit/
https://www.whiterivernow.com/2021/05/20/kait-high-speed-chase-in-hardy-ends-with-suspect-dead/
https://hallmarktimes.com/man-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-following-high-speed-chase/

On 05/19/2021, deputies from the Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office escalated a southbound chase on I-29, reaching speeds exceeding 100 mph. They deployed stop sticks south of Hillsboro, puncturing both front tires of the vehicle. The driver, Randy Cole, continued driving on the front rims, entered a construction zone, crossed the centerline into oncoming traffic, and collided with a northbound semi-truck. Cole was pronounced dead at the crash site. The incident is under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/30/2024
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https://www.nd.gov/ndhp/sites/www/files/documents/News/2021%20Media%20Release/May%202021%20Media%20Release/2021.5.20.TraillCounty.I-29.Fatal%20Crash.UPDATE.pdf

On 05/19/2021, Collier County sheriff’s deputies responded to a request for assistance from the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office involving a dump truck reported stolen and being driven into Immokalee. Deputies attempted to stop the truck as it traveled through the area. The driver continued driving and struck another vehicle on New Market Road, injuring that driver. The dump truck continued through Immokalee into the Farm Worker Village area while deputies pursued. During the pursuit, deputies fired at the vehicle. The dump truck then left the roadway and crashed into a canal, where the driver, Rudolfo Villanueva, was killed. Authorities reported that the crash followed a prolonged pursuit involving multiple collisions. No charges were filed against deputies, and no final public outcome beyond the initial review was reported.

https://www.winknews.com/2021/05/19/suspect-dead-after-dump-truck-chase-deputy-involved-shooting-with-crash/
https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/collier-county/deputy-involved-shooting-crash-in-immokalee-leaves-one-dead
https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/crime/2021/05/19/collier-deputies-shoot-stolen-dump-truck-driver-who-dies-after-crash/5171919001/

On 05/19/2021, Denver police officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of South Federal Boulevard and West Harvard Avenue in Denver. Upon arrival, officers encountered Raul Rosas-Carsosa, who was reported to be armed with a knife. Officers repeatedly ordered Rosas-Carsosa to drop the knife and attempted to stop him with non-lethal methods, deploying pepper balls and a taser. When Rosas-Carsosa continued to advance toward the officers while armed, one officer fired multiple shots, fatally wounding him. The Denver District Attorney later reviewed the incident and concluded that the officer’s use of deadly force was legally justified. No officers were charged.

https://www.denverda.org/wp-content/uploads/decision-letter/2021/070621-Decision-Letter-for-Raul-Rosas-Zarsosa-by-Officer-Phillips-May-19-2021.pdf
https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/denver-harvey-park-shooting-federal-harvard/73-cdd8b90c-8ce5-445c-a66a-bd7820be87e9
https://www.denvergazette.com/2021/07/06/denver-da-finds-fatal-shooting-by-police-officer-in-may-legally-justified-776c9698-de76-11eb-a4e8-2748ca231dd8/

On 05/19/2021, Champaign police officers responded to reports of a domestic dispute at an apartment complex on North Neil Street. Upon arriving, officers encountered Darion M. Lafayette, who was reported to be armed. According to authorities, Lafayette and officers exchanged gunfire during the encounter. Lafayette was shot and killed at the scene. A Champaign police officer was also shot during the incident and later died from their injuries. A preliminary investigation and subsequent review by the local prosecutor concluded that the officer’s use of deadly force was justified. No known charges were filed against the officers involved.

https://news.wttw.com/2021/05/19/police-illinois-officer-and-suspect-24-die-shootout
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/indiana-woman-pleads-guilty-to-straw-purchase-of-gun-used-to-kill-champaign-police-officer/3169365/
https://checkcu.org/wp-content/uploads/documents-Articles/ISP-Champaign-2020-05-19-Shooting-FOIA/States-Attorney-Julia-Rietz-Preliminary-Report-on-Champaign-Police-Officer-Fatal-Shooting-5-19-21.pdf

On May 12, 2021, at approximately 3:45 p.m., officers from the Gervais Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of Depot Court in Gervais, Oregon. They discovered 22-year-old Arik Reed suffering from a gunshot wound after attempting to prevent the kidnapping of 17-year-old Oliver "Ollie" Taylor. Kenneth William Peden III fled the scene with Taylor in a white Ford F-150 truck.
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Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Marion County Sheriff's Office, the Silverton Police Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, escalated a chase during which police engaged in a shootout. Taylor was found with a gunshot wound and transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries on May 19, 2021. Police have not disclosed who shot and killed Taylor during the shootout. Law enforcement has not released ballistics reports to confirm which bullet caused Taylor's death. A grand jury cleared the officers involved, determining that either way, the use of force was justified.
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On September 22, 2021, Kenneth William Peden III was found deceased in his jail cell, and his death was ruled a suicide.

https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/kenneth-william-peden-accused-of-killing-molly-taylor-dies-in-jail
https://www.out.com/crime/2021/5/24/oliver-ollie-taylor-murdered-kidnapping-and-police-chase-oregon
https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/05/24/olliver-ollie-taylor-gervais-oregon-teen-trans-kidnapped-shot-hrc/
https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/man-in-deadly-kidnapping-shootout-dies-in-marion-county-jail/
https://www.salemreporter.com/2021/05/21/marion-county-grand-jury-indicted-woodburn-man-for-murder-clears-officers-for-shooting-at-him/

On 05/18/2021, a vehicle pursuit involving the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, Adamsville Police Department, and Hayden Police Department ended at Exit 284 off Interstate 65 in Blount County, Alabama. The man, identified as 32-year-old Timothy James Hogland of Adamsville, exited his vehicle and attempted to carjack a motorist at gunpoint. He then fired at law enforcement officers, who returned fire and fatally wounded him at the scene. According to officials, he was also wanted for a homicide from May 13, 2021.

https://www.wbrc.com/2021/05/18/blount-co-sheriffs-deputy-hospitalized-suspect-shot/

On 05/18/2021, law enforcement units responded to a 911 call in Chamblee reporting a kidnapping. Recognizing the vehicle from the call, officers pursued the car into downtown Decatur, Georgia, where the vehicle crashed at West Howard Ave and N. McDonough St. The driver, identified as 21-year-old Tyrone Penny, exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. During the pursuit and after officers attempted to incapacitate him, multiple officers fired their weapons and Penny was struck and later pronounced dead. The kidnapping victim was reported safe, and no officers were injured.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/gbi-police-in-georgia-responding-to-kidnapping-report-kill-man/36458238
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/shooting-in-decatur/85-41d286a7-383c-4600-ab1f-40a3f545e966
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/deadly-police-shooting-decatur

On 05/18/2021, a 22-year-old man from Hilton Head Island was killed in a crash on U.S. 278. His sister alleges the high-speed driving was connected to a nearby police pursuit. The crash occurred when the driver lost control of his car and struck a guardrail. Law-enforcement confirmed the vehicle was traveling at very high speed at the time. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office are considering links to the pursuit.

https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article251863073.html

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.

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

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.

• 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/

On 05/18/2021, Englewood police officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near an apartment complex. Officers checked the license plate and determined the vehicle had been reported stolen. Caleb Grisenti was seated in the driver’s seat with a woman in the passenger seat when officers attempted to make contact. According to police, as officers approached, Grisenti moved the vehicle forward while officers were positioned close to it, and officers reported being pulled as the vehicle moved. Officers then fired their weapons, shooting and killing Grisenti at the scene. A Critical Incident Response Team review and the 18th Judicial District Attorney later ruled the shooting justified. No officers were charged.

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/englewood-officer-involved-shooting/73-65814b3f-c0c4-4aa5-ac0a-8cca74ee7df8
https://www.fox31denver.com/news/local-news/englewood-police-shooting-under-investigation-after-man-killed/
https://www.da18.org/wp-content/uploads/OIS-Creaghe-redacted-1.pdf

On 05/18/2021, Montgomery police officers responded to reports of a possible kidnapping involving a man and a woman and obtained warrants for reckless endangerment and first-degree kidnapping. Officers received a tip that 32-year-old Gary Moncrief was at the Microtel Inn & Suites. Police say there was an exchange of gunfire when officers approached, and Moncrief was shot and killed during the encounter near a vehicle in which his mother, aunt, and a family friend were present. Moncrief’s estate and family have disputed police accounts, asserting he was unarmed and killed as he got into the car, and have sought access to video of the incident. Official investigations were ongoing at the time, and no charges have been publicly reported against officers involved.

https://www.alabamanews.net/2021/05/18/police-on-scene-of-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-montgomery/
https://www.wsfa.com/2021/05/25/family-seeks-answers-deadly-montgomery-police-shooting-disputes-chiefs-statements/
https://www.waka.com/2021/05/26/update-dispute-over-officer-involved-shooting-incident-in-montgomery/

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.

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/

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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• 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/

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

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

On 05/17/2021, Peoria police officers encountered Garrett Sheppard in a gas station parking lot after observing a vehicle with a license plate that was not registered to it. An officer approached the vehicle and a confrontation occurred. According to police, Sheppard moved inside the vehicle and was believed by the officer to be reaching for a handgun. An officer then shot and killed Sheppard at the scene. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office later reviewed the shooting and cleared the officer of wrongdoing. No criminal charges were filed against the officer.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/peoria-breaking/2021/05/18/peoria-police-fatally-shoot-garrett-sheppard-during-confrontation/5140874001/

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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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
 

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.

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

On 05/16/2021, Grandview Police officers responded to a call placed by Lantz Stephenson Jr. reporting a suicidal situation involving a firearm. Dispatchers reported that Stephenson stated he was armed and wanted to confront police. Officers arrived at a park near Byard Road in Grandview, Missouri, and observed Stephenson from a distance. Police reported that Stephenson moved toward officers while holding a BB gun. Two officers fired, striking Stephenson. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article251475948.html

On 05/16/2021, Omaha Police officers responded to an assault in progress call near South 41st Avenue and F Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Police reported that Deven Telford was emotionally distressed, had been drinking, and made statements about harming himself. Officers said Telford was holding a handgun and repeatedly placed it to his head while making suicidal statements. A police negotiator attempted to speak with him. Police reported that Telford stepped onto an enclosed porch holding a gun and did not comply with commands to drop it. Officers reported that gunfire occurred during the encounter. Multiple officers fired, striking Telford. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.wowt.com/2021/05/17/omaha-police-shoot-kill-man-near-41st-and-f-streets/

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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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

On 05/15/2021, Birmingham Police officers were attempting to execute a search warrant at an apartment building on 18th Street South in Birmingham, Alabama, while searching for a person connected to an earlier shooting that left two people dead. A tactical police team approached the apartment. Police reported that gunfire occurred during the encounter. Officers shot Brian Timothy Dunne during the incident. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/2-birmingham-police-officers-shot-in-southside/36440837#

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

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

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.

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

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.

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