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Tyron Quaincy Page, 31, was shot and killed by Haltom City police around 12:40 a.m. at the Heritage Apartments after officers responded to a 911 call that abruptly disconnected. Police encountered Page at the scene and say he was reluctant to engage. During the interaction, one officer opened fire for undisclosed reasons, killing him. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/haltom-city-police-officer-apartment-complex-fatal-shooting-july-24
https://www.fox4news.com/news/one-person-killed-haltom-city-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/one-person-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-haltom-city-apartment-complex/3892855

Joanna Rebecca Rogers, 43, was killed by Lewisville police after a high-speed pursuit that ended in a parking lot on the I-35E service road. Police attempted a traffic stop related to a felony warrant. Rogers allegedly fled and crashed into a patrol vehicle before exiting with a handgun. Officers say she failed to comply with commands to drop the weapon, and they opened fire, killing her. She died shortly after 1 a.m. at the hospital.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/woman-shot-killed-lewisville-police
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/woman-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-police-chase-lewisville-police-say/3892667
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/lewisville-police-fatally-shoot-woman-traffic-stop-chase-felony-warrant

On July 24, 2025, Fall River Police Department officers responded to a standoff involving Domonick Cornwallace Knight, a man experiencing a mental health crisis at a residence on the 1300 block of Pleasant Street. Officers opened fire during the confrontation, killing Knight. Family members publicly disputed police claims, stating in a livestream video that Knight did not fire at officers and was not in a position to do so. The incident has sparked community concern and questions about police handling of mental health crises and use of lethal force. The investigation is ongoing.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/fall-river-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-pleasent-street-july-2025/60813487
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/man-dead-after-police-shooting-in-fall-river-mass/3453453/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-shot-killed-during-armed-134500732.html

On July 24, 2025, Kansas City police responded to a 911 call reporting a man pointing a handgun at an ambulance traveling along Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard. Witnesses confirmed Rodney Aubrey pointed the weapon at both the ambulance and officers. Police arrived within minutes and ordered him to drop the gun. Instead, Aubrey fled on foot, firing backward at officers during his escape. Officers shot him, and he was transported to a hospital, where he died later that evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the shooting, with findings to be reviewed by the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office.

https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/troopers-identify-man-shot-killed-thursday-by-kansas-city-police
https://www.facebook.com/KSHB41/posts/update-a-man-shot-by-kansas-city-missouri-police-thursday-afternoon-has-died-fro
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-hospitalized-life-threatening-injuries-202547481.html

On July 24, 2025, officers at the Wichita Police Department’s North Patrol Substation were confronted by Nehemiah C. Flemming, a 19-year-old male reportedly in mental distress. Flemming approached an officer in the parking lot and inquired about police use-of-force policies, specifically about shooting individuals with guns. Without warning, Flemming then pulled a firearm and pointed it directly at the officer. The officer immediately took cover as two nearby officers quickly opened fire to neutralize the threat.
Flemming was struck multiple times and rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, he died shortly afterward. Investigators stated Flemming had made suicidal statements prior to the incident and was experiencing a significant mental health crisis at the time. A second male, who had been with Flemming at the scene, fled during the chaos but was later detained without incident.
This incident has sparked renewed attention on how police handle encounters with individuals experiencing mental health emergencies. The Wichita Police Department is actively investigating the shooting, reviewing body cam footage, and coordinating with mental health professionals to evaluate procedural responses.

https://www.ksn.com/news/crime/shooting-leaves-1-injured-outside-northeast-wichita-police-substation/
https://www.kwch.com/2025/07/24/one-hurt-shooting-near-wichita-police-station/
https://hayspost.com/posts/93d312ea-863a-4f66-9cb7-7cc683d8c364
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/wichita-kansas-shooting-1-person-critically-injured-after-gunfire-erupts-outside-of-police-substation-101753365560643.html
https://www.kake.com/story/50973929/police-identify-man-shot-killed-by-officers-outside-substation-in-wichita

On July 23, 2025, Michael Joseph Parker ambushed Lorain Police officers while they were parked and eating lunch in their patrol car near Missouri Avenue and Colorado Avenue. Parker opened fire using a high-powered rifle, catching officers by surprise. Officers immediately returned fire, fatally shooting Parker at the scene.
Police later searched Parker’s vehicle and discovered a cache of weapons and explosives, including multiple rifles, loaded magazines, and approximately 100 pounds of Tannerite, an explosive compound. The presence of such an arsenal suggests premeditation and a significant threat to public safety. Officers Phillip Wagner, Peter Gale, and Brent Payne were directly involved in the confrontation. All officers survived the attack.
The incident has raised questions about officer safety and community risk assessments in response to armed threats. The Lorain Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation.

https://apnews.com/article/ohio-police-shooting-lorain-three-officers-d4a4ec6a23fa28ad6f78589af91f4f2b
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/07/25/suspect-lorains-triple-police-shooting-found-with-heavy-explosives-arsenal/
https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2025/07/24/suspect-s-neighbor-shares-experiences-with-family

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on July 23, 2025, deputies with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office clocked a truck traveling 124 mph on State Highway 31 west of Tyler, near Greenbrier Road. The driver, 17-year-old Joel Munoz, turned off his headlights and fled, prompting a pursuit. A second deputy joined as the truck turned onto Pleasant Hollow Road. The high-speed chase ended violently when the vehicle left the roadway, flipped multiple times, and ejected both Munoz and a juvenile passenger.
Joel Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. The passenger was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The pursuit and crash remain under investigation by Smith County authorities.

https://www.kltv.com/2025/07/24/man-17-clocked-by-smith-county-deputy-124-mph-before-fatal-crash/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2025/07/25/17-year-old-boy-clocked-speeding-124-mph-before-dying-crash-deputies-say/

On July 22, 2025, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper attempted to stop 18-year-old Javion Giovanni Crim for reckless driving on IH-14 in Belton. Crim refused to stop, escalating the encounter into a high-speed pursuit. The motorcycle exited onto the IH-35 northbound service road, where Crim ran a red light and weaved through traffic at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
The chase ended tragically when Crim's motorcycle collided with the rear of an 18-wheeler truck and subsequently caught fire. Emergency responders transported Crim to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-after-high-speed-chase-and-crash-on-ih-35-belton/500-8719c486-0713-4747-ae22-cb912c3cc471
https://www.kwtx.com/2025/07/22/18-year-old-dies-after-fleeing-texas-dps-trooper-crashing-into-18-wheeler/
https://www.kxxv.com/news/18-year-old-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-following-dps-pursuit-in-belton

Michael Lamar Crawford, 39, was shot and killed by Bradford County deputies outside his father’s home on Northwest County Road 225 after allegedly making threats toward a local bank. Deputies attempted to get Crawford to come out peacefully, but he exited the home carrying two guns. When he raised one of the weapons, deputies opened fire and killed him. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.

https://www.wokv.com/news/local/suspect-killed-by-bradford-deputies-after-exiting-home-with-guns-bcso/C3APPSTJ5ZBWVFVULECYV2GYCA/
https://www.wcjb.com/2025/07/23/man-shot-killed-deputy-involved-shooting-bradford-county/
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/07/23/man-exiting-home-with-two-guns-fatally-shot-by-brandford-county-deputies-after-making-threats-toward-bank-employees/
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/starke-man-dies-deputy-involved-shooting-right-next-bradford-county-pre-school-tuesday/6ELVP26YSFFNZHKFAZYW3C5RC4/
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/fdle-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-bradford-county/77-c233cb23-f06a-48d6-b88e-548ae830c6d2

On 07/21/2025, Surf City Police attempted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Silverado suspected of impaired driving. The driver, identified as William Shannon Coston, did not stop. A Pender County deputy initiated a pursuit that ended around 2:05 a.m. on NC-210 near Valhalla Way when the vehicle crashed. Coston was pronounced dead at the scene. Open containers were found in the vehicle. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.

https://www.wect.com/2025/07/21/man-dies-fatal-crash-after-high-speed-chase-through-surf-city/
https://www.wwaytv3.com/suspected-impaired-driver-killed-in-crash-following-attempted-traffic-stop-in-pender-county/
https://wcti12.com/news/local/surf-city-police-chase-leads-to-fatal-crash-investigation-into-impaired-driving-continues

On the evening of July 21, 2025, retired Beacon Police Officer Edison Irizarry, 52, placed a 911 call around 9:00 p.m. reporting that he had shot his roommate inside their shared residence at 86 Rombout Avenue in Beacon, New York. Officers arriving on scene discovered Casey Cuddy, age 58, deceased from a gunshot wound.
Irizarry, who had retired in 2021 after 17 years of service with the Beacon Police Department, was immediately taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder along with multiple weapons violations. Cuddy was known locally as a psychiatric nurse and actor, recognized in the community for his work and engagement.
The New York State Police are leading the ongoing investigation into the incident, which has shocked the small community and drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.

https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/beacon-police-officer-retired-shooting-20779966.php
https://highlandscurrent.org/2025/07/22/retired-beacon-police-officer-charged-in-killing
https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/07/22/retired-cop-charged-with-murder-following-death-of-roommate
https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/dutchess/retired-hudson-valley-cop-accused-of-murdering-roommate-police-say
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/hudson-valley/news/2025/07/22/retired-beacon-police-officer-accused-of-murdering-roommate

On July 17, 2025, Judith Brooks Paulsel, aged 79, was critically injured when a stolen Camaro, pursued by San Antonio police, collided with a passenger bus on Interstate 35. The high-speed chase resulted in a massive multi-vehicle wreck involving four vehicles, causing five fatalities and injuring over a dozen others.
Paulsel was transported from the scene to Brooke Army Medical Center for emergency care but succumbed to her injuries four days later. The collision triggered a large-scale emergency response, including San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County EMS. The investigation into the pursuit and resulting crash remains ongoing.

https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-35-collision-victim-identified-20782160.php
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/deadly-san-antonio-crash-20784383.php

On July 21, 2025, deputies attempted to stop a stolen Ford F-150 driven by Garry Dean Chavis in the Pine Street area of Pembroke, North Carolina. The driver led officers on a high-speed pursuit that continued onto Highway 710 and then Recreation Center Road in Maxton. The chase ended when Chavis’s truck drove off a boat ramp into the Lumber River.
Chavis exited the vehicle and attempted to swim to shore but was overpowered by the river current and swept downstream. Despite efforts by deputies and rescue personnel from multiple agencies, they were unable to save him. A female passenger was rescued alive from the submerged truck before it sank. Chavis’s body was recovered later. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has been requested to conduct an independent investigation into the incident.

https://wpde.com/news/local/police-lumber-river-gary-chavis-pembroke-woman-north-carolina-pine-street-drowning-swimming
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/07/21/deputies-nc-searching-suspect-who-jumped-into-river-after-stolen-car-chase/
https://www.wistv.com/2025/07/22/man-dies-after-driving-stolen-truck-into-north-carolina-river-amid-chase/

On July 21, 2025, Fort Wayne police officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a suicidal man armed with a firearm near the 200 block of West State Boulevard. Upon arrival, Christopher James Stutler, 51, brandished a gun at the officers. In response, officers discharged their weapons, striking Stutler multiple times.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The Allen County Coroner ruled his death a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds. The Indiana State Police along with the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office have launched an investigation into the incident. No officers were reported injured.

https://www.wfft.com/news/man-dies-after-police-shooting-at-state-blvd-cass-st-in-fort-wayne/article_f90debc3-a6a8-43c8-a4ed-6b4245bd4e0c.html
https://wowo.com/large-police-presence-in-the-area-of-west-state-boulevard-and-cass-street/
https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/07/22/coroner-man-shot-killed-by-fwpd-identified/
https://963xke.com/2025/07/23/indiana-state-police-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wboi.org/public-safety/2025-07-22/allen-county-coroners-office-identifies-two-men-killed-in-recent-violence

On July 21, 2025, just before 3 a.m., deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call reporting a barricaded man at a residence on Shadow Drive in French Valley. The man was allegedly preventing a woman and her child from leaving the home.
Deputies established a containment perimeter and attempted negotiations. After an extended standoff lasting over an hour, the man fired multiple shots from a second-story window at deputies, prompting officers to return fire with less-lethal rounds and eventually live ammunition.
A woman and child were safely evacuated during the incident. The woman later stated the man had shot her before turning the gun on himself, committing suicide. Deputies found the man dead inside the residence with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The woman was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire and loud shouting during the early morning hours, causing considerable alarm in the community.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office has launched a full investigation, supported by the California Department of Justice. Bodycam footage from deputies is under review to assess the timeline and use of force.

https://www.riversidesheriff.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6488

On July 21, 2025, law enforcement agencies, including the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Chattanooga Police Department, attempted to arrest Erick Charles Roberson after his vehicle was identified by a license plate reader as being connected to an investigation. Officers located Roberson at a Circle K convenience store on Highway 58.
When officers approached to take him into custody, Roberson attempted to evade arrest by ramming his vehicle into a patrol car, escalating the confrontation. Police responded by opening fire, striking Roberson multiple times. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case for an independent review. No officers were reported injured during the incident.
Community reaction has not been publicly documented, and no protests or challenges to the police narrative have been reported as of this time.

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/heavy-police-presence-at-circle-k-on-hwy-58-monday-night/article_e0a1040e-5456-4206-9711-fb4bc547aa70.html
https://www.wdef.com/suspect-shot-after-attempting-to-run-over-law-enforcement-on-highway-58/
https://3bmedianews.com/man-shot-after-arrest-attempt-in-chattanooga/
https://www.chattanoogan.com/2025/7/22/506223/Man-Shot-And-Killed-After-Ramming-His.aspx

On July 20, 2025, Bethany Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired at the Western Oaks Apartment Homes complex. Upon arrival, officers discovered 30-year-old Jonni Salazar deceased inside a vehicle in the parking lot with apparent gunshot wounds.
Police identified Alexander Berry, 32. Berry was located barricaded inside an apartment within the complex, triggering a prolonged standoff. Officers attempted negotiations for several hours, utilizing crisis communication strategies. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation provided tactical support.
After negotiations stalled, law enforcement advanced and found Berry with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was immediately airlifted to a nearby hospital in stable but critical condition. Subsequent reports confirm Berry died from his injuries days later.
Public records reveal a history of domestic violence allegations, including multiple protective orders filed by Jonni Salazar against Berry in the weeks prior to the shooting. Authorities have not disclosed additional motive details.
The investigation remains active, overseen by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

https://www.koco.com/article/bethany-oklahoma-standoff-deadly-shooting-jonni-salazar-alexander-berry/65464609
https://www.koco.com/article/woman-dead-man-in-custody-bethany-standoff/65458244
https://www.koco.com/article/alexander-berry-jonni-salazar-bethany-murder-protective-orders/65467131
https://www.news9.com/story/669b15ea2a3e27065fa0b9c4/osbi-identifies-woman-killed-in-bethany-standoff

At approximately 10:10 p.m. on July 20, 2025, Petaluma Police received a report of a possible intoxicated driver operating a stolen vehicle. Officers soon located a black Kia Soul driving erratically, crossing into oncoming lanes on Lakeville Highway. When police attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the 17-year-old driver refused to comply and sped away, escalating the situation into a high-speed pursuit.
The chase continued along Lakeville Highway, intensifying in speed and danger as the vehicle swerved aggressively. At around 10:18 p.m., near Old Lakeville Road No. 1, the Kia lost control, overturned violently, and ejected all four teenage occupants onto the roadway.
Four teens were involved, including 14-year-old Aldo Rodriguez Cazares of Novato, who suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The other three occupants sustained life-threatening injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals for critical care.
The Petaluma Police Department's pursuit protocol and decision-making during the chase are currently under review by Sonoma County authorities. Community members have expressed deep concern over the loss of young life and the risks posed by police pursuits involving minors.

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/deadly-suspected-dui-crash-petaluma-lakeville-highway
https://abc7news.com/post/1-killed-3-critically-injured-petaluma-rollover-crash-being-pursued-officers-police/17215602
https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/petaluma-police-chase-20777478.php
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/crash-marin-petaluma-novato
https://www.ktvu.com/news/14-year-old-dies-after-petaluma-police-chase-ends-in-rollover-crash

Columbia County deputies pursued 47-year-old Kyle Davis Graham after he had earlier eluded Washington authorities, escalating a multi-jurisdictional pursuit that ended near Deer Island. Deputies located Graham's vehicle near the intersection of Canaan Road and Highway 30. The chase culminated when Graham crashed down a steep embankment near Merrill Creek, rendering his vehicle disabled.
As Deputy Seann Luedke approached the crashed vehicle, Graham exited armed with a handgun and displayed threatening behavior. Deputy Luedke gave multiple commands to disarm, but Graham advanced toward the deputy. Fearing for his safety, Luedke opened fire, fatally striking Graham at the scene. No deputies sustained injuries during the incident.
The Oregon State Police Major Crimes Team is conducting a thorough investigation in coordination with the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office. Authorities have issued a call for witnesses to provide information about the pursuit and shooting. Community reaction has included calls for a transparent investigation, particularly concerning pursuit policies and use-of-force justification.

https://columbiacountyspotlight.com/2025/07/21/update-columbia-county-deputy-shot-man-after-high-speed-chase-in-deer-island-man-died-at-scene
https://www.kgw.com/video/news/crime/suspect-dies-in-high-speed-pursuit-ending-in-crash-near-deer-island/283-824b074d-ceae-476c-887a-0bb60b0ad196
https://www.kptv.com/2025/07/24/osp-seeks-witnesses-police-chase-that-ended-with-deputy-shooting-driver-columbia-co
https://www.opb.org/article/2025/07/21/man-fatally-shot-columbia-county-police-deputy-high-speed-chase
https://katu.com/news/local/witnesses-sought-after-deadly-police-chase-and-shooting-in-columbia-county

On July 20, 2025, law enforcement officers from multiple jurisdictions engaged in a pursuit of a stolen Chevrolet Tahoe originating in North Carolina, which crossed into Cherokee County, South Carolina. The vehicle was driven at high speed and erratically through rural roads, posing significant risks to public safety.
The pursuit ended violently at the intersection of Dravo Road and Dravo Road Extension when the Tahoe lost control and crashed into a ditch. Aaliyah Shyann Sisk, seated in the front passenger seat, suffered catastrophic head trauma after being thrown against the windshield during the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, identified as a male adult, along with a rear-seat passenger, escaped serious injury. The driver was immediately taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including fleeing law enforcement and possession of a stolen vehicle. Investigators are examining whether impaired driving or other factors contributed to the crash.
An autopsy on Sisk is pending, and the Cherokee County Coroner’s Office is overseeing the investigation in cooperation with South Carolina Highway Patrol. Community members have expressed concern over the dangers of high-speed pursuits on rural roads, prompting calls for review of pursuit protocols.

https://www.wyff4.com/article/one-person-dead-after-car-chase/65455353
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/07/19/troopers-investigating-after-chase-with-law-enforcement-ends-deadly-crash/
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/fatal-road-chase-cleveland-county-driver-faces-multiple-charges/5WRQQLGQW5FYRLWW7E2ZIGPWS4/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/07/20/chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-at-south-carolina-state-line/

On July 20, 2025, Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to multiple reports of a man walking along the busy Interstate 71 near milepost 206, close to Seville in Medina County. Troopers arrived on scene to find Daniel L. Westrich walking on the highway shoulder under circumstances not yet fully explained.
As the trooper’s cruiser approached, it struck Westrich, causing fatal injuries. Officials have not publicly released details on the speed of the cruiser or visibility conditions at the time, but the incident occurred during daylight hours. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with emergency personnel quickly responding and closing down lanes to secure the area.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause and contributing factors leading to the collision, including whether any procedural protocols were breached or if Westrich’s presence on the highway was related to a medical or psychological issue.
Authorities have emphasized that no charges have been filed pending the outcome of the inquiry. No officers involved were reported injured during the incident. Family members have requested privacy, and the investigation is ongoing.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/07/20/oshp-cruiser-fatally-strikes-27-year-old-pedestrian-medina-co/
https://fox8.com/news/ohio-state-highway-patrol-cruiser-strikes-kills-man-walking-in-road-along-i-71/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/canton-man-struck-killed-ohio-114106600.html
https://www.whio.com/news/local/ohio-state-highway-patrol-cruiser-hits-kills-27-year-old/XPHLMEYW7FCGFPSPMDUHI65LMI/
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On the evening of July 20, 2025, Byram Township police responded to a reported domestic violence incident at a residence on Little Paint Way. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man who immediately barricaded himself inside the home, refusing all calls to surrender. Multiple negotiation attempts were made over several hours, with officers working to deescalate the tense situation.
Shortly after police arrival, a single gunshot was heard inside the residence, signaling a sudden escalation. Despite continued negotiation efforts, the man remained unresponsive. The New Jersey State Police SWAT team was deployed and entered the home after tactical planning. They found the individual deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities emphasized that the man posed no threat to the public beyond the immediate situation.
The New Jersey State Police and local authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the standoff and death.

https://www.nj.com/sussex-county/2025/07/man-found-dead-in-nj-home-after-standoff-with-police.html
https://patch.com/new-jersey/hopatcong-sparta/armed-sussex-co-man-barricaded-his-home-found-dead-police
https://wrnjradio.com/update-byram-township-standoff-ends-with-suspect-dead-no-threat-to-public/
https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/mahwah/barricaded-man-found-dead-after-gunshot-heard-in-sussex-county-standoff-police-say/

On the night of July 20, 2025, deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist firefighters battling a brush fire near Airline Drive in Fayetteville. Firefighters reported seeing an armed man in the vicinity. Deputies located Craig Patrick Handzel on Catherine Drive shortly after 10 p.m. When officers ordered Handzel to drop his weapon, he allegedly pointed the firearm directly at them. In response, a deputy discharged their weapon, fatally shooting Handzel at the scene.
The incident has prompted the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to launch a full inquiry. Four deputies involved in the operation were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The circumstances surrounding Handzel’s actions and the officers’ response remain under active review, with officials stating that body cameras were in use during the encounter.
The community reaction has been cautious, with calls for transparency and a thorough investigation. No injuries to law enforcement officers were reported during the incident.

https://www.wral.com/news/local/man-dead-deputies-shooting-brushfire-cumberland-july-2025/
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/cumberland-county-news/authorities-identify-armed-man-killed-by-deputy-during-weekend-shooting-in-cumberland-county-ncsbi/
https://www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cumberland-county-deputy-kills-armed-man-at-brush-fire-sheriffs-office-reports/
https://abc11.com/post/armed-man-shot-killed-cumberland-county-deputy-he-pointed-firearm-sheriffs-office-says/17223725/

In the early morning hours of July 20, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Kinston Police Department officers responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance at a residence on the 1300 block of Manchester Road. The caller reported that a man was armed and threatening to kill everyone in the home. Upon arrival, officers encountered Nathan Thomas Burney, 72, who stood behind a glass door armed with a handgun.
Officers issued repeated commands for Burney to drop the weapon. He refused and continued to point the gun through the glass door. In response, Captain Andrew Willis and Corporal James McDevitt discharged their firearms through the door, striking Burney. He was pronounced dead at the scene. During the incident, officers located a woman hiding in a closet, who appeared unharmed but traumatized.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case. Body camera footage is reportedly part of the ongoing review, though no footage has been publicly released. The community expressed concern over the use of lethal force in the elderly man’s death, raising calls for a thorough and transparent investigation. Both officers involved were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.

https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/crime-tracker/kinston-man-shot-by-police-officers-during-confrontation-after-domestic-related-incident/
https://wcti12.com/news/local/kinston-police-release-details-of-fatal-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.witn.com/2025/07/22/kinston-police-release-more-details-about-sundays-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/
https://wcti12.com/news/local/911-call-sheds-light-on-fatal-kinston-officer-involved-shooting-incident
https://www.witn.com/2025/07/21/sbi-releases-name-person-killed-kinston-officer-involved-shooting/

On July 19, 2025, a pedestrian was fatally struck in a hit-and-run collision at the intersection of Locust Street and Garfield Street in Butte, Montana. The victim died at the scene, and initial investigation focused on identifying the driver responsible. Later the same day, law enforcement located a vehicle believed to be involved in the hit-and-run and detained a person of interest connected to the case.
While the individual remained at the scene for questioning and investigation, he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound without any pursuit or physical confrontation with officers. The Montana Highway Patrol and Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement are conducting a joint investigation.

https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/suspect-in-deadly-hit-and-run-in-butte-dies-by-suicide
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/victim-in-butte-hit-and-run-identified
https://www.yahoo.com/news/suspect-deadly-hit-run-butte-232143655.html

On 07/19/2025, Jacksonville police responded to a crash at 11501 Beach Boulevard. Officers found Lawrence W. Sullivan, 71, walking near the roadway while armed with a handgun. Sullivan made suicidal statements and refused commands to disarm. Officers Slatowski and Hernandez engaged in attempts at de-escalation, but Sullivan raised the weapon toward officers. Officers opened fire and killed him. JSO released body camera footage of the shooting. The case remains under review by the State Attorney’s Office.

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/bodycam-footage-of-officer-involved-shooting-beach-boulevard-released/77-0b0a2696-459b-43cf-9703-44a8ce0459d4
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/jso-officer-involved-shooting-mental-health-crisis-lawrence-sullivan/77-b8b10a56-22a4-4f24-b93e-3f9efcc7fadb
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2025/08/05/bodycam-footage-jso-officer-involved-shooting-released-beach-blvd/123456789
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/08/05/body-camera-video-shows-fatal-shooting-of-armed-man-by-jso-officers/
https://www.wokv.com/news/local/jso-identifies-man-shot-killed-beach-blvd-encounter-bodycam-footage-released/RAND56782OPDKE7LHEFJCV2SAY/
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https://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/news/crime/jso-releases-bodycam-video-of-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-on-beach-boulevard/77-7ecf8fca-63df-4876-b9bc-77adc6d9614a

On July 19, 2025, El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies Brenden Koehlinger and Juanito Cuellar responded to a disturbance involving a firearm at a home on Tranters Creek Way in Security Widefield. Armed officers confronted 59-year-old Brian Prine at the residence. Police reported that a struggle broke out while attempting to detain him. During the altercation, Prine reportedly took control of a deputy’s taser and discharged it.
Both deputies immediately escalated to lethal force, each firing one round at close range. Prine was struck and collapsed at the scene. No immediate medical transport was attempted before he was declared dead. The Colorado Springs Police Department is conducting the official investigation, while the El Paso County Coroner’s Office is handling the autopsy. Both deputies were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the inquiry.

https://www.kktv.com/2025/07/19/suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-el-paso-county
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/el-paso-county-sheriffs-office-suspect-shot-killed-after-grabbing-deputys-taser-amid-struggle
https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/a-man-dies-after-a-fight-with-el-paso-county-sheriffs-deputies-in-security-widefield

On July 19, 2025, Cullman County deputies mobilized to serve a warrant in the rural Bethel community. Deputies were directed to the basement via an exterior entryway and made their presence known before locating the occupant barricaded behind a closed door.
Police announced the warrant and demanded the occupant open the door. The man reportedly resisted and declared his intent to use a firearm. Upon entry, deputies encountered him armed with a loaded shotgun. Officers fired a single round, striking the man. The man was transported to a hospital and died during arrest under unknown circumstances.
Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker reviewed body camera footage, ballistic evidence, and other materials, and formally ruled the shooting “justified,” stating the deputies acted as trained when confronting a deadly threat. He has recommended confirmation of that decision to a grand jury.

https://www.wbrc.com/2025/07/21/officer-involved-shooting-cullman-county-during-attempt-serve-warrant/
https://www.waff.com/2025/07/19/suspect-injured-officer-involved-shooting-cullman/
https://abc3340.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-occurs-during-warrant-service-in-cullman-county

Authorities assisted in a pursuit of a vehicle believed to have a hostage inside. The vehicle crashed near McCullough Boulevard and Interstate 22. Juwan Harris exited the vehicle and allegedly pointed a weapon at officers. Officers then fired, striking him. Harris was transported to a nearby hospital where he died. No officers were injured. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry, and findings will be forwarded to the Attorney General’s office.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/victim-identified-officer-involved-shooting-010200124.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/nettleton-man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-010500159.html
https://theq105.com/investigation-underway-after-officer-involved-shooting-injures-one-in-tupelo/

Claremont police responded around 6:30 a.m. to reports of a man with a knife near Monticello Road and Alamosa Avenue. Officers encountered Likune Sisay, 46, who allegedly charged at them with a knife. Officers opened fire and shot him. Sisay was transported to a hospital where he died. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the shooting.

https://claremont-courier.com/latest-news/la-county-sheriffs-investigating-claremont-police-involved-shooting-84239/
https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2025/07/21/claremont-police-fatally-shoot-armed-man/

Around 10:30 p.m., a Grannis police officer responded to assist with an eviction on County Road 14. As the officer arrived, Darrin Laudermilk, 65, came out onto the driveway with a pistol and began shooting. The officer returned fire and struck Laudermilk. He died at the scene. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating.

https://www.thecabin.net/news/asp-investigating-wickes-officer-involved-shooting/article_abf2987e-1cde-5c9b-8586-8a851a158a9c.html
https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-wickes/
https://arkadelphian.com/2025/07/21/arkansas-state-police-probing-officer-involved-shooting-in-polk-county/
https://katv.com/news/local/state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-wickes-arkansas-state-police-trooper-grannis-police-derpartment-darrin-laudermilk

Deputies with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office located 60-year-old Mark McMillin at a residence on the 200 block of 2nd Street in Winkelman. McMillin was wanted for multiple alleged child sex crimes, including production of child pornography. Around 10:00 p.m., deputies attempted to arrest him, but McMillin produced a handgun, chambered a round, and pointed it directly toward officers in a threatening manner. A sergeant, later identified as James Hoffman, fired four shots, fatally wounding McMillin at the scene. Hoffman was placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation. No other injuries were reported during the incident.
Local media obtained body camera footage that shows McMillin refusing commands to drop the weapon before the shooting. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office stated that McMillin was non-compliant and posed an imminent threat. The case is being investigated by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, with oversight from the Pinal County Attorney's Office to determine if the use of force was justified. Community reactions are mixed, with some residents expressing concern over the fatal shooting given McMillin’s history of mental health issues noted in court documents.

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/07/20/child-sex-crimes-suspect-killed-during-deputy-involved-shooting-pinal-county
https://www.abc15.com/news/state/man-shot-and-killed-by-pcso-deputies-in-winkelman
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/pinal-county-sheriffs-sergeant-kills-child-sex-crimes-suspect-winkelman
https://www.kold.com/2025/07/20/mark-mcmillin-shot-killed-by-pinal-county-deputies-during-arrest/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/pinal-county-deputy-shooting-mark-mcmillin/75-7aab2a50-4dd8-4fd7-a163-8376f981fc89

Officers responded to a reported road rage incident in a parking lot near the 45 Bypass in Jackson after calls described a man brandishing a firearm following an altercation with another driver. Upon arrival, police say Christopher Pierce fired a single shot from inside his vehicle toward the other driver, escalating the situation. Officers identified Pierce as armed and dangerous and gave multiple commands to surrender. Officer Michael Trent fired five shots through the driver’s side window, striking Pierce multiple times. Pierce was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Initial reports were unclear if Pierce’s fatal wound was self-inflicted or caused by officers. However, a preliminary medical examiner’s report confirmed the cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds consistent with police firearm discharge. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is conducting a full independent investigation, including reviewing body camera footage and interviewing witnesses.
Community response has been mixed, with some questioning the proportionality of the force used given the brief timeline between Pierce’s shot and police response. The Jackson Police Department has reiterated its commitment to transparency and said the involved officer remains on administrative leave pending investigation results.

https://www.wsmv.com/2025/07/18/road-rage-driver-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-tn-parking-lot/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/jackson-police-officer-fires-at-man-during-traffic-stop/522-24e15341-23d1-48b0-b24a-c283ce1a7bbb
https://tbinewsroom.com/2025/07/18/tbi-agents-investigating-jackson-officer-involved-shooting/

Twiggs County deputies attempted to stop a vehicle occupied by Christopher Jabari Martin Holmes and another person. Holmes refused to stop, and deputies escalated a pursuit onto I-16. The vehicle crashed near the Sgoda Road exit. As deputies approached the wreck, Holmes and the other occupant began shooting. Deputies returned fire and shot Holmes. The second person surrendered and was taken into custody. A separate vehicle later struck a patrol car at the scene, injuring a deputy. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation.

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/twiggs/twiggs-county-deputy-injured-in-crash-at-shootout-scene-on-saturday/93-870cd915-0484-4fb7-8152-320b3d2758d4
https://www.41nbc.com/1-suspect-dead-1-custody-high-speed-chase-shootout-twiggs-county-update-2/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/deputy-tries-render-aid-after-car-crashes-during-chase-now-dekalb-man-is-charged-another-dead/NRZ2HNWO3RH25M3LI4IXHKOQ5E/
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-07-21/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-twiggs-county
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On July 17, 2025, Garland Police Department received multiple calls reporting a naked man exhibiting erratic behavior in public on Marketplace Drive. Officers located Keneth Alexander Mendez Aguero, who was visibly distressed and noncompliant upon police arrival. Officers attempted to engage and detain him peacefully, but he resisted arrest aggressively, requiring multiple officers to physically restrain him.
During the restraint, Mendez Aguero suffered a sudden medical emergency consistent with cardiac arrest or positional asphyxia, according to preliminary medical examiner reports. Emergency medical services were called immediately, and officers began life-saving efforts at the scene. Despite these efforts, Mendez Aguero was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at a nearby hospital.
The Garland Police Department has stated that body camera footage and witness statements are being reviewed. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting a full autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The Texas Rangers have been called to assist with the investigation, which remains open. Community groups have raised concerns about the use of force in the incident and are demanding transparency and accountability.

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/garland-naked-man-dies-medical-emergency-police-struggle/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/death-man-public-nudity-garland
https://www.yahoo.com/news/officials-investigate-death-man-arrested-215615938.html

On July 17, 2025, Tuscaloosa Police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Jaylen Drewnardo Reed for multiple traffic violations including speeding and failure to signal. Police escalated to a high-speed pursuit that traversed multiple intersections, causing concern among local residents and motorists. The chase proceeded at speeds exceeding 80 mph, weaving through congested areas near the I-359 overpass.
The pursuit ended abruptly when Reed lost control and crashed into a ditch and culvert near the Tamko Building Products site. Emergency responders arrived swiftly; Reed was extricated from the vehicle and transported to DCH Regional Medical Center in critical condition. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Authorities have reported no law enforcement injuries. The investigation into the pursuit and crash is being led by agencies separate from Tuscaloosa Police to maintain objectivity. The Northport Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit is gathering dashcam footage, surveillance video, and eyewitness accounts to assess the appropriateness of pursuit tactics. Family members and community groups have requested transparency in the investigation, voicing concerns about the dangers of high-speed chases in urban areas.

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/man-dies-crash-tuscaloosa-police-chase/65448310
https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/pickens-county-man-killed-crash-during-high-speed-pursuit-tuscaloosa
https://www.wbrc.com/2025/07/18/aliceville-man-dead-after-brief-police-pursuit-tuscaloosa-ends-crash
https://abc3340.com/news/local/police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash-in-tuscaloosa
https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-07-18-man-dies-in-crash-during-tuscaloosa-police-chase

On July 17, 2025, Gastonia Police responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Hickory Hollow Road. A relative inside the home informed officers that Bonham had fired a shot inside the house prior to police arrival. Officers established a perimeter and attempted negotiation for over an hour.
After extended negotiation efforts failed, Bonham exited the home armed with a rifle and immediately opened fire on responding officers. Police returned fire with multiple rounds, fatally striking him. There were no reported injuries among officers or bystanders during the shootout.
The department placed 10 involved officers on paid administrative leave as standard protocol while the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation conducts a thorough review of the incident, including examination of body-worn camera footage and ballistic evidence. Community members have expressed concern over the use of lethal force and the circumstances leading to the deadly encounter.

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/1-person-killed-gastonia-officer-involved-shooting/YGKHQYXZTFAS7KVUTV4LS76S5I/
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2025/07/18/suspect-dies-after-being-shot-by-officers-in-gastonia--police-say
https://www.wbtv.com/2025/07/18/suspect-dead-after-neighborhood-shooting-involves-police-gaston-county/

On July 17, 2025, a Pinal County Sheriff's sergeant initiated a traffic stop near Gantzel Road and Pecan Creek Drive around 7:51 p.m. Melissa Mills did not comply and fled in her vehicle, prompting deputies to escalate the situation into a high-speed pursuit through San Tan Valley.
During the chase, Mills allegedly rammed the sergeant’s patrol vehicle, causing significant damage and injuries to the deputy who sustained non-life-threatening facial lacerations from shattered glass. The pursuit continued until Mills’ vehicle crashed near the intersection of Gantzel Road and Combs Road.
Upon exiting the crashed vehicle, Mills reportedly retrieved a handgun from the dashboard and fired at pursuing deputies. Deputies returned fire, fatally striking Mills.
The deputies involved were immediately placed on administrative leave as the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, alongside internal affairs and regional law enforcement partners, launched a comprehensive investigation. Body camera footage from the incident is reportedly under review, with particular attention on the events leading to the use of deadly force and the injuries sustained by the deputy.

https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/pinal-county-sheriffs-deputies-involved-in-shooting-in-san-tan-valley
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/07/18/deputy-injured-woman-dead-after-pursuit-ended-with-shootout-san-tan-valley
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/deputy-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-san-tan-valley

On July 17, 2025, San Antonio Police Department officers engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a stolen white Chevrolet Camaro traveling southbound on Interstate 35 near Cassin Road. The chase escalated rapidly, and at approximately 2:30 p.m., the fleeing Camaro collided violently with the trailer of a private passenger bus operated by Jose “Tito” Guerra.
The impact forced Guerra’s bus into the guardrail and directly into the path of an 18-wheeler, which struck the bus broadside, causing it to overturn on the freeway. The Camaro, after the initial collision, continued uncontrolled and collided with a pickup truck.
Jose Guerra, the bus driver, sustained fatal injuries at the scene and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
This catastrophic chain reaction involved four vehicles and resulted in five fatalities, including passengers on the bus and bystanders. At least 21 individuals, including several children and elderly passengers, suffered injuries of varying severity. Emergency responders worked swiftly to evacuate victims and manage the sprawling crash site, which caused major traffic disruptions on Interstate 35 for hours.
The San Antonio Police Department, alongside Texas Department of Transportation and other emergency agencies, is conducting a thorough investigation into the pursuit’s circumstances, the decision to continue the chase, and the resulting crash.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/deadly-san-antonio-crash-20784383.php
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-35-collision-victim-identified-20782160.php

Rosalio Aguilera was one of more than 30 passengers aboard a private Transportes Guerra bus traveling southbound on Interstate 35 near Cassin Road in San Antonio on July 17, 2025. The bus became involved in a catastrophic multi-vehicle crash triggered by a high-speed police pursuit of a stolen white Chevrolet Camaro.
During the pursuit, the Camaro struck the rear trailer of the bus with significant force, causing the bus to veer uncontrollably into the guardrail and subsequently collide broadside with a semi-truck. This impact caused the bus to overturn on the freeway. Many passengers were trapped inside the overturned vehicle, while others were ejected during the crash. Emergency responders faced difficult rescue conditions due to the bus's position and severity of injuries among passengers.
Rosalio Aguilera, age 69, was killed instantly in the crash.
The incident resulted in a total of five fatalities and injured more than 20 survivors, including children and elderly passengers. The magnitude of the crash prompted a large-scale emergency response involving multiple agencies, including the San Antonio Police Department, EMS, and Texas Department of Transportation, leading to significant traffic disruption and ongoing investigations into the pursuit and crash circumstances.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/deadly-san-antonio-crash-20784383.php