Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : 7800 block of Bretton Wood Drive
City : Indianapolis
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to a report of a man holding a woman hostage in the 7800 block of Bretton Wood Drive. During the confrontation, officers opened fire, killing the man. The woman was also found dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Robert Lee Dorris
Age :66
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : 1400 block of North Carbon Street
City : Marion
County : Williamson
State : Illinois
Agency : Marion Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Marion Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance in the 1400 block of North Carbon Street. During the encounter, an officer opened fire, killing a man. The incident is under investigation by the Illinois State Police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Darius T. Roper,
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : South Limestone Street and East John Street
City : Springfield
County : Clark
State : Ohio
Agency : Springfield Police Division
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Springfield Police Division attempted to stop a vehicle involved in a fatal shooting. The driver led police on a chase that ended near South Limestone Street and East John Street. Officers opened fire, critically injuring the man. He later died from his injuries. The incident is under investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Elias Ismael Trejo Andino
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Interstate 65 near Alabaster exit
City : Alabaster
County : Shelby
State : Alabama
Agency : Montevallo Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, Tyrek C. Howard and a female were driving when the Montevallo Police Department escalated a chase of Elias Andino after a failed traffic stop. Police continue to chase the vehicle.onto Interstate 65, causing a multi-vehicle collision near the Alabaster exit. Tyrek Howard was rear-ended at very high speed and was ejected and died. Elias Andino was also ejected and died. The female passenger was injured.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Tyrek C. Howard
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Interstate 65 near Alabaster exit
City : Alabaster
County : Shelby
State : Alabama
Agency : Montevallo Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, Tyrek C. Howard and a female were driving when the Montevallo Police Department escalated a chase of a vehicle after a failed traffic stop. Police continue to chase the vehicle.onto Interstate 65, causing a multi-vehicle collision near the Alabaster exit. Tyrek Howard was rear-ended at very high speed and was ejected and died. The driver was also ejected and died. The female passenger was injured.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : 600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW
City : Atlanta
County : Fulton
State : Georgia
Agency : Atlanta Police Department (APD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) responded to a disturbance in the 600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW. During the encounter, the man struggled with an officer. The officer opened fire, killing the man. The incident is under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Alecandro A. Castaneda
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : 500 block of South Silver Street
City : Centralia
County : Lewis
State : Washington
Agency : Centralia Police Department (CPD)
Officer(s) : Ruben Ramirez
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The individual fatally shot by a Centralia Police Department officer on January 12, 2025, has been identified as Alecandro A. Castaneda, 23, of Centralia, Washington.The incident occurred around 10:56 a.m. when Officer Ruben Ramirez responded to a domestic dispute at an apartment complex in the 400 block of North Ash Street. Upon arrival, a physical altercation ensued between Officer Ramirez and Mr. Castaneda, during which the officer opened fire, striking Mr. Castaneda. Despite emergency medical treatment at the scene, Mr. Castaneda was pronounced dead.Officer Ramirez, a K9 officer with the Centralia Police Department since 2001, sustained injuries during the altercation and has been placed on administrative leave, per department protocol.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.chronline.com/stories/centralia-police-officer-shoots-kills-male-after-responding-to-domestic-dispute-call,373520
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/centralia-officer-fatally-shoots-man-during-domestic-dispute-call/J2MOR4OL3RBH5JV2M3T4TENHMU/
Derrick Williams
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : 300 block of Florida Avenue Northeast
City : Washington
County : District of Columbia
State : District of Columbia
Agency : Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)
Officer(s) : Names not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of an armed person in the lobby of an apartment complex at the 300 block of Florida Avenue Northeast. Upon arrival, officers observed a man holding a gun. The individual entered an elevator, temporarily evading the officers. When the elevator returned to the lobby, the man exited and fired his weapon, striking three officers. The officers opened fire, fatally striking the individual. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 3 injuries
Last Update: 01/15/2025
SOURCE LINKS :
https://katv.com/news/nation-world/shooting-dc-police-officers-shot-officer-involving-suspect-injured-florida-avenue-ne-metropolitan-crime-district-violence-crime-gun-violence# https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/dc-noma-shooting-investigation/65-27d30b21-3fa5-4286-a679-87dedc7750a6 https://twitter.com/PGPDNews/status/1878819813403091389
Andrew Christian Engel
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Broadway Towers, near E Street and Park Boulevard
City : San Diego
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego Police Department (SDPD)
Officer(s) : Names not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the San Diego Police Department responded to a call regarding a suicidal 26-year-old man inside the Broadway Towers near E Street and Park Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers escorted six individuals out of the apartment. They then encountered the man holding a knife. Officers opened fire, striking the individual. Life-saving measures were attempted, and the man was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
Last Update: 01/15/2025
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Chartara Laverta Courtney
Age :43
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Providence Manor subdivision near Hammermill Drive
City : Harrisburg
County : Cabarrus
State : North Carolina
Agency : Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during domestic dispute involving law enforcement
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from 43-year-old ChartaraLaverta Courtney regarding a domestic dispute in the Providence Manor subdivision near Hammermill Drive in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Deputies arrived, upon which 47-year-old Willie Lawrence Wimbley shot Courtney in the driveway. He then allegedly fired at deputies. Deputies opened fire and killed him. Both Courtney and Wimbley were pronounced deceased in the driveway. Police stated that Wimbley died from suicide. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
Last Update: 01/15/2025
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/deputies-shot-at-in-cabarrus-county/275-8c92d98a-171c-455f-b18d-0f99282cf246
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cabarrus-county/deputies-exchange-fire-with-person-at-harrisburg-home-sheriffs-office/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/01/14/cabarrus-co-sheriffs-office-man-who-killed-woman-and-fired-at-deputies-took-his-own-life/
https://www.wbtv.com/2025/01/14/man-shot-by-deputies-after-he-allegedly-killed-woman-cabarrus-county-driveway/
Willie Lawrence Wimbley
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Providence Manor subdivision near Hammermill Drive
City : Harrisburg
County : Cabarrus
State : North Carolina
Agency : Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2025, the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from 43-year-old ChartaraLaverta Courtney regarding a domestic dispute in the Providence Manor subdivision near Hammermill Drive in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Deputies arrived, upon which 47-year-old Willie Lawrence Wimbley shot Courtney in the driveway. He then allegedly fired at deputies. Deputies opened fire and killed him. Both Courtney and Wimbley were pronounced deceased in the driveway. Police stated that Wimbley died from suicide. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 fatalities
Last Update: 01/15/2025
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/deputies-shot-at-in-cabarrus-county/275-8c92d98a-171c-455f-b18d-0f99282cf246
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cabarrus-county/man-and-woman-identified-in-suspected-harrisburg-murder-suicide-sheriff/
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/cabarrus-county/deputies-exchange-fire-with-person-at-harrisburg-home-sheriffs-office/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/01/14/cabarrus-co-sheriffs-office-man-who-killed-woman-and-fired-at-deputies-took-his-own-life/
https://www.wbtv.com/2025/01/14/man-shot-by-deputies-after-he-allegedly-killed-woman-cabarrus-county-driveway/
Durell Dorn
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/13/2025
Location : Intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Ferguson Avenue
City : St. Louis
County : St. Louis
State : Missouri
Agency : St. Louis County Police Department Country Club Hills Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle crash after shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 13, 2025, at approximately 9:52 a.m., officers from the Country Club Hills Police Department responded to a vehicle crash near West Florissant Avenue and Lucas and Hunt Road in St. Louis County. The male driver was reported to be firing a weapon at passing vehicles. St. Louis County police officers arrived to assist and observed the individual walking westbound on West Florissant Avenue while firing a handgun with an extended magazine. Police engaged him in a shootout. He was later struck by a police vehicle at the intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Ferguson Avenue. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The incident is under internal investigation by St. Louis County Police Department's Crimes Against Persons detectives.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality
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Steven Espinoza
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : 1300 block of West Foothill Boulevard
City : Upland
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Upland Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, Upland Police Department officers responded to a 911 call from Steven Espinoza's sister, reporting that he was under the influence of fentanyl and had a knife. Upon learning that officers were en route, Espinoza exited the apartment located in the 1300 block of West Foothill Boulevard and drove away.Less-lethal measures, including a 40 mm launcher, were fired. Espinoza continued reaching into his waistband. Officers opened fire and killed him. Espinoza was identified as a known affiliate of the Black Angels gang.The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is conducting an independent investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://2urbangirls.com/2025/01/police-pursuit-ends-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-san-bernardino-county/ https://iecn.com/upland-officer-involved-shooting-fatal-encounter-with-armed-suspect/
Colton Maxwell Floren
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Pineville
County : Mecklenburg
State : North Carolina
Agency : Pineville Police Department (PPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, Pineville Police Department officers were involved in a shooting at a bar in Pineville, North Carolina. During the incident, officers opened fire, fatally shooting an individual. The specific details of the confrontation and the events leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed. The incident is currently under internal self-investigation by the Pineville Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://x.com/LAPDPIO/status/1878208941970403336
https://citizen.com/-OGLjQ9K3ItL0rq6vNvs
https://radiokeokuk.com/arkansas-deputy-killed-in-shooting-suspect-dead-officials/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/officer-reportedly-involved-in-shooting-at-pineville-bar-police-say/275-4614e22c-b93b-41f3-b054-c13f452a1c5a
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/mecklenburg-county/pineville/pineville-police-are-investigating-shooting-involving-officer-at-south-charlotte-bar/
Aunrey Stuckey
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : 930 Tacoma Avenue South
City : Tacoma
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Pierce County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A male individual was found unresponsive in his cell at Pierce County Jail in Tacoma, Washington, in December 2024. Jail staff administered Narcan and attempted lifesaving measures, but the individual was pronounced dead. The Pierce County Sheriff's Department and the Medical Examiner's Office are investigating the cause of death.
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Patricia Hepworth
Age :66
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Indiana
City : Unknown
County : Unknown
State : Indiana
Agency : Unknown
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 8, 2025, 66-year-old Patricia Hepworth was fatally shot by Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) officers during a standoff at Parkview Studios on Harris Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The incident began when Indiana State Parole officers attempted to serve a felony parole violation warrant to Hepworth, who had been released on parole in 2023 after serving 22 years of a 50-year sentence for attempted murder and arson. Upon arrival, Hepworth barricaded herself inside her apartment while armed with a knife. FWPD's Emergency Services Team, Crisis Response Team, and Air Support Unit were dispatched to assist. Despite multiple attempts to contact and de-escalate the situation, officers eventually fired shots, striking Hepworth. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and her death was ruled a homicide due to police action. One officer sustained minor injuries during the incident.
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Joshua D. Moser
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Lehigh County Jail
City : Allentown
County : Lehigh
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Lehigh County Department of Corrections (LCDOC)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, Joshua D. Moser from Slatington, Pennsylvania, who was charged with murder, was found dead in his cell from suicide at Lehigh County Jail in Allentown. He had been arrested and placed in jail for the alleged murder of his roommate.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Harnett County Jail
City : Lillington
County : Harnett
State : North Carolina
Agency : Harnett County Sheriff's Office (HCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died in custody
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, a woman was found dead in her cell at Harnett County Jail in Lillington, North Carolina. Details surrounding the circumstances of her death have not been released, and the cause of death remains under investigation. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.sanfordherald.com/archives/woman-found-dead-at-harnett-jail/article_ba563bbe-e637-59be-9640-1fa32a80d20e.html
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/female-inmate-dies-at-harnett-county-detention-center-deputies-say/
Arista Hunt
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : Iosco County Jail
City : Tawas City
County : Iosco
State : Michigan
Agency : Iosco County Sheriff's Office (ICSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 12, 2025, a male inmate was found dead in his cell at the Iosco County Jail in Tawas City, Michigan. Authorities have not released details regarding the circumstances of the inmate's death. The Michigan State Police are currently investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality
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Jarquise D. Whitaker
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : 700 block of Adams Drive
City : Greenville
County : Pitt
State : North Carolina
Agency : Greenville Police Department (GPD)
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/12/2025, the Greenville Police Department (GPD) responded to a call in the 700 block of Adams Drive. During the encounter, officers opened fire, killing 28-year-old Jarquise D. Whitaker. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 01/14/2025
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Regis Darnell Jackson
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/12/2025
Location : DeKalb County Jail
City : Decatur
County : DeKalb
State : Georgia
Agency : DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/12/2025, deputies at the DeKalb County Jail found 35-year-old Regis Darnell Jackson unresponsive inside a housing unit. Despite immediate medical attention, Jackson was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been released, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/11/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Fordyce
County : Dallas
State : Arkansas
Agency : Dallas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2025, a deputy from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office was fatally shot during an encounter in Fordyce, Arkansas. The individual involved in the incident was also shot and killed by law enforcement officers. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed. The incident is under investigation by the Arkansas State Police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 2 (including one deputy)
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://x.com/LAPDPIO/status/1878208941970403336
• https://citizen.com/-OGLjQ9K3ItL0rq6vNvs
• https://radiokeokuk.com/arkansas-deputy-ki
Kevin Plubell
Age :61
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2025
Location : Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
City : Butte
County : Silver Bow
State : Montana
Agency : Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department (BSBLED)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Suicide in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An inmate at the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center in Butte, Montana, sustained serious injuries and later died in a suspected suicide. Authorities have not released the inmate's identity. The Montana Department of Justice is currently investigating the incident.
Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality
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Brian Rolstad
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/11/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 11, 2025, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a reported incident involving an individual in Los Angeles, California. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking and killing the individual. The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed. The incident is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: Fatalities: 1
SOURCE LINKS :
https://x.com/LAPDPIO/status/1878208941970403336
https://citizen.com/-OGLjQ9K3ItL0rq6vNvs
Fabio Cebreros
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/10/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Ontario
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed (Rookie Officer)
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander bicyclist killed by intoxicated rookie officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 10, 2025, a male bicyclist was struck and killed in Ontario, California, by a driver later identified as a rookie officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. The officer was reportedly driving under the influence at the time of the crash. The identity of the bicyclist has not been released. It is unknown whether the officer was arrested or charged. The Ontario Police Department is investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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Donell Duckett
Age :68
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/10/2025
Location : San Diego Central Jail
City : San Diego
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died after experiencing medical distress in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 10, 2025, Donell Duckett at the San Diego Central Jail experienced medical distress in his cell. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from alleged cardiovascular disease. He had been arrested for sale, transportation and possession of controlled substances. He had been unhoused.
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Turrell Dantae Clay
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/10/2025
Location : Phoenix
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Physical restraint
Event : Killed by police during physical altercation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 10, 2025, Phoenix Police Department officers responded to reports of a man, later identified as 33-year-old Turrell Dantae Clay, allegedly trespassing and acting erratically. When officers arrived, Clay reportedly resisted arrest, leading to a physical struggle. Officers used restraints to detain him, and Clay was transported to a local hospital shortly after. Hours later, Clay was pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause of death was linked to physical restraints used during the altercation. Body camera footage was released, showing Clay struggling with officers before his arrest. Details about the involved officers have not been disclosed, and the incident is under investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-dies-after-incident-involving-phoenix-police
https://www.yourvalley.net/phoenix-independent/stories/man-dies-in-hospital-after-phoenix-police-arrest,557994
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/24/body-cam-video-shows-suspect-struggle-with-phoenix-police-hours-before-death/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Costco Wholesale, 16616 Twin Lakes Avenue
City : Marysville
County : Snohomish
State : Washington
Agency : Marysville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, Marysville Police officers responded to reports of a domestic violence incident at the Costco Wholesale located at 16616 Twin Lakes Avenue. Officers encountered a male individual who reportedly presented a threat. During the encounter, officers opened fire, fatally wounding the individual. The exact details of the circumstances leading to the shooting have not yet been disclosed.
The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) is leading the investigation into the incident. The names of the individual and the officers involved have not yet been released.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
https://komonews.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-marysville-costco-police-department-mpd-law-enforcement-injuries-twin-lakes-avenue-gun-violence
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-outside-costco-marysville/SNI7KPN65ZBDVGM3DNNSJZNSDA/
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/car-fire-shooting-involving-marysville-police-officer-costco/281-121e8a55-d8d4-4c73-8c85-12bdf5fd8f88
Roberson Fertil
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : 5300 block of Northwest 33rd Avenue
City : Fort Lauderdale
County : Broward
State : Florida
Agency : Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation of fire
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/09/2025, Fort Lauderdale Police officers responded to a report of a fire in the 5300 block of Northwest 33rd Avenue. Upon arrival, they encountered an individual actively throwing incendiary devices near a large fire. Officers engaged the man in a confrontation and shot and killed him. The fire was extinguished without damage to nearby structures. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wsvn.com/uncategorized/1-dead-following-police-involved-shooting-in-fort-lauderdale/
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/person-throwing-incendiary-devices-shot-by-officer-fort-lauderdale-police-say/
Vicky L. Hollingsworth
Age :66
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : State Road 931 and East Vaile Avenue
City : Kokomo
County : Howard
State : Indiana
Agency : Kokomo Police Department (KPD)
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by crash with police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2024, a Cocomo police officer driving at unknown speed hit a pedestrian in the intersection of State Road 931 and East Vaile Avenue in Kokomo, Indiana. Pedestrian Vicky Hollingsworth. was killed in the crash. The Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana-state-police-isp-investigating-after-kokomo-police-officer-uninjured-in-fatal-crash-state-road-931-east-vaile-avenue/531-5e064098-2f01-482e-a890-f01dfa2e9ddd
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkndgB_tfrA
Mario M. Hernandez
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Moss Neck Road
City : Robeson County
County : Robeson
State : North Carolina
Agency : North Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, in Robeson County, North Carolina, police escalate a chase,, resulting in the pursued vehicle losing control and crashing, leading to at least one fatality. The North Carolina Highway Patrol is handling the case and internal self-investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/01/09/chase-robeson-county-ends-with-fatal-crash-troopers-say/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Memphis Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, the Memphis Police Department escalated a high-speed chase in Memphis, Tennessee, pursuing a stolen vehicle. The chase lasted until the vehicle crashed at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road, killing the driver and two passengers. The Memphis Police Department is handling the case as an internal investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 3
SOURCE LINKS :
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Memphis Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, the Memphis Police Department escalated a high-speed chase in Memphis, Tennessee, pursuing a stolen vehicle. The chase lasted until the vehicle crashed at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road, killing the driver and two passengers. The Memphis Police Department is handling the case as an internal investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 3
SOURCE LINKS :
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Memphis Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, the Memphis Police Department escalated a high-speed chase in Memphis, Tennessee, pursuing a stolen vehicle. The chase lasted until the vehicle crashed at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road, killing the driver and two passengers. The Memphis Police Department is handling the case as an internal investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 3
SOURCE LINKS :
Name Not Disclosed
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Amarillo
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : Amarillo Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, the Amarillo Police Department conducted a traffic stop in Amarillo, Texas. During the stop, the driver was fatally shot. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newschannel10.com/video/2025/01/09/amarillo-police-1-dead-after-early-morning-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.amarillo.com/story/news/2025/01/09/apd-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-911-call/77583482007/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Flora
County : Clay
State : Illinois
Agency : Flora Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by the police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, the Flora Police Department conducted a traffic stop in Flora, Illinois. During the stop, the driver was fatally shot by police. The Illinois State Police are investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality
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Carrion Holmes
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Jefferson County
County : Jefferson
State : Illinois
Agency : Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies were investigating a stolen vehicle when they encountered a man. During the confrontation, the man allegedly shot and killed himself. The Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wmix94.com/2025/01/09/stolen-vehicle-investigation-turns-deadly-in-jefferson-county/
Alec Edward Shaw
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Pineville
County : Mecklenburg
State : North Carolina
Agency : Pineville Police Department (PPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, Pineville Police Department officers shot and killed a man. Details regarding the events leading up to the shooting and the identity of the individual have not been released. The Pineville Police Department is currently investigating the incident, and the findings will be reviewed by the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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Carlos Robert Morris
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Cleveland County Jail
City : Norman
County : Cleveland
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, a male inmate was found dead at the Cleveland County Jail in Norman, Oklahoma. The circumstances surrounding the inmate's death have not been disclosed. Authorities have not released the individual's identity, cause of death, or details regarding the duration and reason for his incarceration. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. He had been incarcerated on a second-degree theft charge for allegedly stealing nicotine gum.
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Vincent Burke
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/09/2025
Location : Oklahoma County Detention Center
City : Oklahoma City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 9, 2025, 42-year-old Vincent Burke was found dead at the Oklahoma County Detention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Vincent George Burke, a 42-year-old male, was found in need of medical attention at the Oklahoma County Detention Center on January 8, 2025. He had been booked into the facility on January 7, 2025, on a felony charge of DUI causing great bodily injury. Despite being transported to a hospital, Burke died from undisclosed causes after arrest.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-county-detention-center-inmate-death-vincent-burke/63374330