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On Sunday, July 13, 2025, around 7:15 p.m., Des Moines police officers responded to a call for assistance at a residence in the 2800 block of Grand Avenue, where a woman was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. Family members or neighbors had called 911 reporting that Black was armed with a knife and threatening to harm herself inside the home.
Responding officers arrived and attempted to negotiate with the woman, who was reportedly in a highly distressed and agitated state. According to initial police statements, officers spent several minutes attempting to de-escalate the situation verbally. Despite this, she allegedly advanced toward the officers with the knife.
Police then opened fire, striking her. She was provided emergency medical attention at the scene and then transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly afterward. No officers were physically injured during the incident.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.

https://www.kcci.com/article/woman-identified-des-moines-police-shooting-mental-health-crisis/65415032
https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-police-shooting-mental-health-response/524-b4e7d248-3e2d-46b5-8c8d-efc7680177ab
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2025/07/14/woman-killed-in-des-moines-officer-involved-shooting-identified/73945534007/
https://whotv.com/news/local-news/des-moines-woman-armed-with-knife-shot-by-police-identified/

On Sunday night, July 13, 2025, at approximately 9:25 p.m., deputies with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Choudrant, Louisiana. The driver refused to stop, prompting deputies to initiate a pursuit westbound on Interstate 20. The chase continued for roughly 16 miles until the driver exited onto U.S. Highway 167, just south of Ruston.
The man eventually came to a stop near Paradise Point Lane, a rural area along the highway. According to the sheriff’s office, the man exited the vehicle armed with a handgun and allegedly ignored repeated commands to drop the weapon. After a brief standoff, deputies opened fire, striking and killing the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
No deputies were reported injured during the encounter. Authorities have not released the man’s identity, citing pending next-of-kin notification or ongoing investigation. It is unknown whether he fired at deputies or pointed the weapon.
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. As of this writing, no body camera footage has been released, and the names of the deputies involved remain undisclosed. Officials have not stated whether the man was known to law enforcement or whether any warrants were outstanding.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/armed-suspect-killed-after-pursuit-and-standoff-in-louisiana/ar-AA1IwloK
https://lincolnparishjournal.com/2025/07/13/breaking-armed-suspect-shot-following-lincoln-parish-pursuit/
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/lincoln-parish-sheriffs-office-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/

On Saturday evening, July 12, 2025, deputies with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office attempted a traffic stop on 54-year-old Charles Paul Craig along a highway near Choudrant, Louisiana, for undisclosed reasons. Craig refused to stop, prompting deputies to initiate a vehicle pursuit that extended approximately 16 miles along Interstate 20. During the pursuit, deputies reported seeing Craig holding a firearm inside the vehicle.
The chase ended when Craig exited I-20 onto U.S. Highway 167, eventually coming to a stop near Paradise Point Lane just south of Ruston. Deputies stated that Craig exited the vehicle holding a gun and refused commands to drop the weapon. According to officials, he pointed the firearm at officers, prompting deputies to open fire. Craig was fatally shot at the scene.
Authorities later confirmed that another individual was injured during the incident, though their identity, condition, and relationship to Craig have not been publicly disclosed. It remains unclear whether the injured person was struck by gunfire from Craig or deputies, or if they were a passenger or bystander.
Craig was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were reported injured. Authorities have not yet stated how many officers fired their weapons, whether body camera footage exists, or whether any audio/video will be publicly released.
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation, with additional support from the Louisiana State Police. As of this writing, no administrative actions or officer names have been released. The motive behind Craig’s actions and the initial cause for the attempted traffic stop remain unconfirmed.

https://lincolnparishjournal.com/2025/07/13/breaking-armed-suspect-shot-following-lincoln-parish-pursuit/
https://www.myarklamiss.com/crime/lincoln-parish-chase-ends-in-deadly-shooting/
https://www.rustonleader.com/breaking-news-news/authorities-identify-suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting
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On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 8:08 p.m., a trooper with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by 27-year-old Jacob B. Hutchinson in Prattville, Alabama. The reason for the stop has not been disclosed.
Hutchinson refused to pull over, and troopers escalated a high-speed pursuit that continued southbound on Interstate 65 into the city of Montgomery. The chase ended when Hutchinson abandoned the motorcycle near Springfield Drive and fled on foot into a residential area.
According to official reports, Hutchinson was armed with a knife as troopers closed in on him. When confronted, he allegedly advanced toward the officers while still holding the knife. Troopers opened fire, striking and killing Hutchinson at the scene. He was pronounced dead shortly after.
Officials have not confirmed whether Hutchinson made verbal threats, how many officers discharged weapons, or whether body cameras or dashcam footage were in use at the time. The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has taken over the case, as per protocol for officer-involved shootings involving state troopers. The names of the officers involved have not been released, and no further administrative updates have been made public.

https://www.wbrc.com/2025/07/13/prattville-montgomery-chase-suspect-dead-officer-involved-shooting/

On Saturday evening, July 12, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., New York City Police Department officers initiated a pursuit of 15-year-old Antonio Benitez following an alleged knifepoint robbery in Queens, New York. Benitez was reportedly riding an electric bicycle (e-bike) when police attempted to apprehend him.
Benitez refused to stop, and officers escalated a pursuit that led out of Queens and into New Hyde Park in Nassau County, crossing jurisdictional boundaries. According to police, officers continued following the teen as he traveled through city streets. Near the intersection of Lakeville Road and Bryant Avenue, Benitez was struck by a 2015 Lexus RX SUV that was unaffiliated with law enforcement. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not stated whether lights and sirens were active throughout the pursuit, how closely officers were following, or whether any tactical decisions contributed to the fatal crash. It has also not been confirmed whether officers observed traffic regulations during the cross-county pursuit.
The NYPD Force Investigation Division and Nassau County Police Department are jointly investigating the incident. The identity of the SUV driver has not been released, and no charges have been filed as of this writing. Officers involved in the pursuit have not been publicly identified, and no body camera or dashcam footage has been released.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-hyde-park-crash-nyc-police-chase-suspect-killed/

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Roseville Police officers began pursuing a 16-year-old male driving a stolen Hyundai Sonata, reportedly taken from a dealership lot earlier that day. The pursuit entered the city of Warren and reached dangerously high speeds, though police have not publicly disclosed how fast the teen was driving or whether officers followed departmental pursuit policy.
At approximately 3:20 p.m., at the intersection of 11 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue, the teen driver ran a red light while being chased and collided with a vehicle operated by 28-year-old Alex Habib, who was working as an Uber driver at the time. Habib’s vehicle was struck at high speed and heavily damaged. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead from crash-related injuries.
Habib was a married father of two and a resident of Madison Heights. He had reportedly just picked up a passenger before the crash. According to statements from his widow, Habib was a hardworking husband who had no involvement with the chase and was simply caught in the path of a reckless pursuit initiated by police.
The 16-year-old driver was taken into custody after the crash and faces multiple felony charges, including felony murder, fleeing and eluding, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. His identity has not been released due to his age.
The Roseville Police Department has not confirmed whether officers were following protocol, using lights and sirens throughout the chase, or whether the decision to pursue a stolen vehicle justified the risk in a dense urban area. The incident is under investigation by Macomb County authorities, but no officers have been placed on leave and no internal review findings have been made public.

https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/madison-heights-father-killed-by-roseville-police-pursuit
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/07/14/why-police-were-chasing-teen-who-ran-red-light-killing-oakland-county-father-in-crash/
https://www.wxyz.com/news/wife-speaks-after-28-year-old-husband-father-and-innocent-bystander-killed-in-roseville-police-chase
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/16-year-old-driver-stolen-car-causes-fatal-crash-while-fleeing-roseville-officers-police-say
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/man-killed-in-crash-roseville-police-chase/

On the morning of July 12, 2025, James Raymond Kemp, 39, called 911 and reported that he had fatally shot his 37-year-old brother, Christopher Kemp, at their shared residence at 1609 West Second Street in North Platte, Nebraska. The initial call triggered a multi-agency response, including officers from the North Platte Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and Nebraska State Patrol.
Upon arrival, officers found themselves in an active standoff situation. James Kemp had reportedly barricaded himself inside the home with his 11-year-old son, refusing to allow the child to leave. Police set up a perimeter and initiated a lengthy negotiation process with Kemp.
At approximately 9:45 a.m., Kemp agreed to release the child, who was safely removed from the residence by officers. Just minutes later, officers on the perimeter reported hearing a single gunshot from inside the home. A tactical team made entry and found James Kemp dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His brother, Christopher Kemp, was located deceased inside the home with multiple gunshot wounds.
Officials have not confirmed whether Kemp made any additional threats, left a note, or was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The Nebraska State Patrol is leading the ongoing investigation, which includes autopsy results, firearm tracing, and motive determination.
Police confirmed the 11-year-old child is now in the custody of other family members. No information has been released regarding past domestic incidents, restraining orders, or mental health history involving either Kemp brother.

https://www.klkntv.com/nebraska-state-patrol-man-fatally-shot-brother-then-himself-in-north-platte/
https://www.knopnews2.com/2025/07/14/north-platte-man-called-911-after-killing-brother-then-died-by-suicide-state-patrol-says/
https://nebraska.tv/news/local/north-platte-man-fatally-shoots-brother-then-kills-himself-after-standoff

On the evening of July 11, 2025, deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office reportedly attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along U.S. Highway 101 in Camarillo, California. The driver, later identified as 40-year-old José Luis Ramirez Jr., allegedly refused to stop and accelerated at high speed, prompting deputies to escalate a pursuit.
While driving at excessive speed, Ramirez lost control of his vehicle while taking the off-ramp from US-101, and crashed into another vehicle under unclear circumstances. The crash resulted in Ramirez’s death at the scene. The condition of the occupants in the second vehicle has not been disclosed, and authorities have not confirmed whether there were injuries or whether the second vehicle was occupied.
There has been no official confirmation from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office about whether deputies were actively pursuing Ramirez at the exact moment of the crash. News coverage has noted inconsistencies in the timeline, and as of this writing, law enforcement has not released a detailed pursuit report, dashcam footage, or pursuit policy compliance information.
The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed Ramirez’s identity and listed the cause of death as blunt force trauma. There has been no public statement from the Ramirez family, and no known prior criminal history has been reported.

https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2025/07/11/1-dies-in-camarillo-crash-off-101-man-killed-by-deputy-named/
https://www.kclu.org/2025-07-11/camarillo-fatal-crash-ventura-county-sheriff
https://www.keyt.com/news/ventura-county/ventura-county-sheriff-investigates-fatal-crash-on-us-101-in-camarillo/

On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 8:35 p.m., deputies from the McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence in the 800 block of Leslie Street in Thomson, Georgia. When officers arrived, they made entry into the residence and encountered 63-year-old Arval Gross reportedly armed with a shotgun in a hallway of the home.
According to preliminary statements from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), Gross raised the shotgun in the direction of deputies, prompting two deputies to open fire. Gross was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene.
The GBI was immediately notified and is conducting an independent investigation, which includes crime scene analysis, interviews, and weapon examination. The firearm allegedly held by Gross was recovered at the scene. No other occupants of the home have been identified or reported harmed.
The deputies involved have not been publicly named, and their duty status has not been disclosed. An autopsy is scheduled at the GBI Crime Lab in Decatur, and toxicology results are pending.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-07-12/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-mcduffie-county
https://www.wrdw.com/2025/07/12/1-dead-thomson-after-csras-3rd-cop-involved-shooting-2-weeks/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/deputies-shoot-kill-man-they-say-aimed-shotgun-them-gbi-investigating/TOFSMQAIEBATPHXQ7DLATWPDLM/

On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 6:22 p.m., Haverhill police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man behaving erratically near White Street, weaving in and out of traffic. The individual was identified as 43-year-old Francis Gigliotti. Witnesses reported that Gigliotti had fallen and struck his head on a passing vehicle, prompting concerns about his physical and mental state.
Officers made contact with Gigliotti and reportedly called for emergency medical assistance. However, before EMS arrived, Gigliotti fled the area on foot, running toward Bradford Seafood Restaurant & Fish Market at 124 Winter Street. Officers followed and attempted to restrain him outside the business.
A physical struggle ensued during which officers attempted to subdue Gigliotti on the pavement. According to witnesses and video evidence reviewed by local media, officers were seen holding Gigliotti down as he screamed for help, reportedly face down on the ground. During the restraint, Gigliotti became unresponsive.
He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the official cause and manner of death, which remains undisclosed at this time.
The incident is under joint investigation by the Essex County District Attorney’s Office and Haverhill Police Department. Officials have not released the number or identity of the officers involved, whether body camera footage exists, or whether departmental use-of-force policies were followed.
Family members have raised concerns publicly, questioning the level of force used and demanding transparency. Community advocates have also called for an independent review of the case and the release of all available footage and reports.

https://news.yahoo.com/man-dies-physical-altercation-haverhill-172452601.html
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/12/metro/haverhill-police-man-died-bradford-seafood/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/man-dies-following-struggle-with-police-outside-haverhill-seafood-restaurant/3765300/
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/haverhill-massachusetts-police-struggle-death/
https://whdh.com/news/investigation-underway-after-haverhill-man-dies-after-struggle-with-police-officers/

On Friday, July 11, 2025, officers with the St. Paul Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call involving a man and a child in the 1100 block of Clarence Street, near the Aldi grocery store. The man was later identified as 32-year-old Tevin Marcel Bellaphant.
When officers located Bellaphant in the Aldi parking lot with the child and attempted to take him into custody, he assaulted the officers and then produced a firearm, according to preliminary statements from police. A gunfire exchange occurred inside the Aldi, during which no officers were hit.
Bellaphant fled the scene on foot and entered a nearby Cub Foods store. While inside, two bystanders were struck by gunfire. Their injuries were later described as non-life-threatening, though officials have not yet stated definitively whether the gunfire came from Bellaphant or during the earlier police exchange.
Bellaphant was found inside the store suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. A firearm was recovered nearby. The child involved in the original domestic call was located safely and removed from the area.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is leading the investigation, which includes reviewing body camera footage, forensic evidence, and interviewing witnesses. Officials have not disclosed how many officers discharged their weapons, nor whether Bellaphant had a prior criminal history.
The identities of the officers involved have not been released, and no formal departmental statements have addressed whether policy was followed during the attempted arrest. Surveillance footage from both stores is being reviewed by investigators.

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/2-injured-suspect-dead-after-st-paul-shooting-at-least-1-officer-fired-weapon-police-say/
https://www.valleynewslive.com/2025/07/12/st-paul-police-officers-exchanged-gunfire-inside-aldi-before-suspect-fled-cub-foods/

On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers with the Kenner Police Department attempted to stop a gold Honda Pilot driven by 26-year-old Elvin Santos Banegas in connection with alleged road-rage behavior in the vicinity of Airline Highway and Taylor Street.
When Banegas refused to stop, officers escalated the encounter into a high-speed pursuit, with speeds reportedly reaching 90 miles per hour. The chase moved northbound on Taylor Street, where Banegas crossed West Metairie Avenue, vaulted over a curb and canal, and crashed into the opposite canal bank.
The vehicle sustained significant damage in the crash. Banegas was found critically injured and was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police stated that the initial incident appeared to involve a second vehicle, described as a red Ford Mustang, which may have played a role in the original road-rage situation. Authorities are seeking information from the public about the Mustang and its driver but have not confirmed if it was involved in the pursuit or contributed to the crash.
The names of the officers involved in the pursuit have not been released, and no dashcam or body camera footage has been made public. It remains unclear whether pursuit policy was followed or if the decision to chase at high speeds in a residential area has been subject to internal review.

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/kenner-police-driver-dies-after-high-speed-crash-following-pursuit-road-rage-kenner-louisiana-jefferson-parish/289-61de92fb-aa47-46ad-be1d-0154131d012f
https://www.fox8live.com/2025/07/11/driver-killed-after-fleeing-kenner-police-high-speed-chase/
https://www.wdsu.com/article/man-dies-following-crash-and-chase-with-kenner-police/65381103

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at about 6:20 p.m., LAPD 77th Area officers arriving at Hyde Park Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard observed two men fighting. Police say 63-year-old James L. Tullous Jr. exited a parked vehicle armed with a handgun and fired a round during the confrontation. Officers opened fire and killed Tullous. LAPD later released critical-incident video; the shooting remains under Force Investigation Division and D.A. review. Officer names have not been released.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2sqJMfVbAg
https://abc7.com/post/new-bodycam-video-shows-moment-los-angeles-police-officers-fatally-shot-armed-man-hyde-park/17646048/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/large-police-response-following-fatal-shooting-in-hyde-park/3742823/

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, around 2:12 p.m., a Wheat Ridge police officer recognized 44-year-old Duane Robert Butts, wanted on a felony warrant, near West 32nd Avenue and Youngfield Street. Police say Butts ran from a motorcycle, a struggle followed, and the officer shot him. A handgun was recovered. Butts was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. The Jefferson County CIRT is investigating. Officer identity has not been released.

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/shooting-involving-officer-wheat-ridge/73-e52f408f-3418-47e4-a9f3-d67346c97cf3
https://www.facebook.com/WheatRidgePD/posts/around-212-pm-a-wheat-ridge-police-officer-was-patrolling-in-the-area-of-youngfi/1152379740261027/
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1152361650262836&id=100064670346080&set=a.220901913408819

On 07/10/2025, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a Yamaha motorcycle reportedly exceeding 100 mph on Route 11 near I-80. The rider, 33-year-old Adam Mihely of Jefferson, continued into Youngstown. While passing a Ford Mustang turning left onto Division Street from Salt Springs Road, Mihely collided with the car; the motorcycle ignited and crashed. Mihely was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and died from his injuries. OSP has not named the pursuing trooper; no injuries to the Mustang driver were reported.

https://www.wfmj.com/story/52915881/motorcyclist-dies-after-osp-chase-and-fiery-crash-on-youngstowns-west-side
https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2025/07/man-killed-in-crash-after-chase/
https://news.yahoo.com/jefferson-resident-dies-mahoning-county-204900078.html

On 07/09/2025, Meigs County Sheriff’s deputies serving a search/arrest warrant related to child-sex-abuse material contacted 57-year-old Patrick McDaniel near Aldine/Haning Road. During a struggle, McDaniel obtained a deputy’s firearm and shot himself. He died at the scene. One deputy had minor injuries. The Ohio BCI is reviewing the incident.

https://www.wsaz.com/2025/07/09/new-details-released-after-officer-involved-shooting/
https://wchstv.com/news/local/sheriff-suspect-fatally-shot-during-struggle-with-meigs-county-deputies
https://www.wtap.com/2025/07/09/authorities-say-man-shoots-self-after-attempted-arrest-child-porn-charges/

On 07/09/2025 at approximately 9:55 a.m., officers with the Dallas Police Department responded to a mental health crisis call reporting a man armed with a knife in the 3000 block of Fairview Avenue, located in the Old East Dallas neighborhood. The man, later identified as 37-year-old Jake Miller, was reportedly seen by witnesses holding a knife to his own neck and behaving erratically, including kicking and damaging a door.
Upon arrival, officers issued multiple verbal commands and attempted to defuse the situation using less-lethal tactics, which were unsuccessful. According to official statements, Miller then advanced toward officers while still armed with the knife. At that point, at least one officer discharged a firearm, striking Miller.
Emergency medical services responded immediately, and Miller was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. No officers were physically injured during the encounter.
The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Office of Community Police Oversight have launched parallel investigations into the shooting. The name of the officer who opened fire has not been released, and body camera footage has not yet been made public.

https://dpdbeat.com/2025/07/09/ois-at-3000-fairview-avenue/
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county/dallas-police-release-video-911-call-after-officer-fatally-shot-knife-wielding-man/287-874dae38-77fa-45ee-9bce-9b0292c4f99a
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-police-ois-pepper-balls-taser-man-with-knives-charged-officer-shooting-death/3885054/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-shooting-body-camera-video

On 07/09/2025 at approximately 8:00 a.m., officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery in progress at a Family Dollar store near the intersection of Soutel Drive and Norfolk Boulevard in Northwest Jacksonville. The man, later identified as 20-year-old Jamari Rashaud Akins, allegedly brandished a firearm inside the store and fled on foot with stolen cash before officers arrived.
Officer Luis Mercado III arrived at the scene and began pursuing Akins on foot. During the chase, Akins allegedly turned and fired two rounds at the pursuing officer, striking Officer Mercado in the leg. Officer Mercado returned fire, striking Akins at least once.
Both Akins and Officer Mercado were transported to local hospitals. Akins was later pronounced dead from gunshot wounds. Officer Mercado underwent surgery for his leg wound and is expected to recover.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office publicly released Officer Mercado’s name and confirmed that body camera footage of the incident exists, though it has not yet been made public pending the outcome of the investigation. Officials have not disclosed whether Akins had any prior criminal record.
The shooting occurred in a residential and commercial corridor, prompting lockdowns at nearby businesses and schools. The investigation is being conducted by the JSO Homicide Unit in coordination with the State Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Internal Affairs Division, which will determine whether the use of deadly force complied with department policy.

https://www.wokv.com/news/local/breaking-jso-responding-an-officer-involved-incident/G6NL6J4KM5FUZNLDC2R64EMW6E/
https://www.jaxsheriff.org/News/20250709-Officer-Involved-Shooting.aspx
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/07/09/jso-officer-injured-armed-robbery-suspect-killed-after-chase-in-northwest-jacksonville-sheriff/

On 07/09/2025, at a residence in the 5200 block of Paulson Road in Middleton, Wisconsin, three members of a family were found dead in what police are investigating as a double murder-suicide involving a high-profile law enforcement official.
Among the deceased was David Pabst, 64, who had served as Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Anthony Burrell prior to retirement. (Note: Sources originally misidentified Burrell as the current superintendent; David Pabst, his predecessor, was confirmed as the victim alongside his wife, Tracy Pabst, 56.)
The couple’s son, James Pabst, 25, is alleged to have shot and killed both parents inside the home before retreating into a barricaded position. Middleton Police and Dane County Sheriff’s deputies responded, initiating a brief standoff, during which James took his own life as officers surrounded the home.
The motive for the killings has not been released, and no prior history of domestic conflict or mental health crisis has been publicly confirmed. Investigators recovered a handgun at the scene, and autopsies for all three individuals have been ordered by the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The Middleton Police Department is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin Department of Justice. Officials have not released details on any 911 calls, timeline of events, or whether any warning signs were observed before the killings.

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/wisconsin-state-patrol-director-wife-fatally-shot-at-home-by-son-authorities-say
https://www.nbc15.com/2025/07/10/wisconsin-state-patrol-superintendent-his-wife-killed-son-middleton/
https://www.cbs58.com/news/wisconsin-state-patrol-superintendent-wife-shot-killed-by-son-in-middleton

On 07/09/2025, Middleton Police found three family members dead at a home on the 5200 block of Paulson Road. Police say 25-year-old James Pabst shot his parents—David Pabst, 64, former Wisconsin State Patrol superintendent, and Tracy Pabst, 56—and then killed himself during a brief barricade as officers converged. The investigation is led by Middleton Police with assistance from Dane County Sheriff’s Office and state authorities.

https://www.nbc15.com/2025/07/10/wisconsin-state-patrol-superintendent-his-wife-killed-son-middleton/
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/wisconsin-state-patrol-director-wife-fatally-shot-at-home-by-son-authorities-say
https://www.cbs58.com/news/wisconsin-state-patrol-superintendent-wife-shot-killed-by-son-in-middletonwwltv.com

On 07/09/2025, a deputy from the Norman County Sheriff's Office attempted to conduct a welfare check on Jerry Redden, 33. Redden did not stop and a multi-agency police chase began. Deputies from the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office, White Earth Police Department, and troopers from the Minnesota State Patrol joined the pursuit as Redden continued westbound on Highway 200, then turned south onto Highway 59 into Mahnomen County.
Approximately four miles north of Mahnomen, Redden veered into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a semi-truck. His vehicle was destroyed, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The semi-truck driver was unharmed.
The Minnesota State Patrol is leading the investigation. Redden was from Thief River Falls, and no further details about his condition prior to the crash have been released. It is unclear whether officers attempted any tactics to de-escalate or terminate the chase prior to the crash.

https://www.dl-online.com/news/local/thief-river-falls-man-dead-after-swerving-into-semi-truck-during-pursuit-in-mahnomen-county
https://www.valleynewslive.com/2025/07/10/man-dies-head-on-crash-with-semi-mahnomen-county
https://kfgo.com/2025/07/10/minnesota-man-dies-in-head-on-crash-after-being-stopped-for-welfare-check

On 07/09/2025 around 6:00 a.m., Houston police and SWAT responded to a barricaded woman at 1652 W. 13th Street in the Heights after a disturbance involving utility workers. After hours of negotiation, police say the 39-year-old pointed a rifle at officers from a window; a veteran SWAT officer fired and killed her. HPD Special Investigations Unit and the Harris County D.A. are reviewing the case; the shooter is on standard leave.

https://www.houstontx.gov/police/nr/2025/jul/nr071025-2.htm
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-officer-involved-shooting-dead-swat-standoff-heights-13th
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/07/09/barricaded-suspect-shot-killed-by-houston-police-officer-during-swat-scene/

On 07/08/2025, federal law enforcement agents were involved in a fatal shooting in the 14400 block of Gateway East Boulevard in far East El Paso. Authorities have not released the name of the federal agency involved, but multiple unmarked law enforcement vehicles were observed at the scene. According to official statements, the man allegedly pointed a firearm at agents, prompting one federal agent to open fire.
The man was shot and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released his identity or the nature of the original contact. The Texas Rangers are conducting an independent investigation, as is standard procedure when a law enforcement officer discharges a weapon resulting in death. No other injuries were reported.
As of this report, no additional details regarding the identity of the deceased, the federal agency involved, or the events leading up to the confrontation have been disclosed.

https://www.ktsm.com/news/local/el-paso-news/texas-rangers-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-far-east-el-paso/
https://www.kvia.com/news/el-paso/texas-rangers-investigate-fatal-shooting-in-far-east-el-paso-involving-federal-agents/1263799873

On 07/08/2025, the Warren Police Department escalated a chase against Rakim Wright after responding to a domestic violence and arson call in Warren. Wright fled into Detroit and allegedly fired at officers during the pursuit. Officers chased him on foot to Castle Avenue and Montlieu, where he continued firing, and police returned fire, killing him at the scene. A neighbor disputed that he was armed during the final encounter. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2025/07/08/warren-police-shooting-detroit-rakim-wright/74089887007/
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/warren-domestic-violence-suspect-killed-after-police-shootout-detroit
https://www.wxyz.com/news/man-shot-killed-during-shootout-with-warren-police-on-detroits-east-side

On 07/08/2025, the Pueblo Police Department responded to a call at a residence in the 10 block of Glenroyal Drive. Officers encountered a man, and during the confrontation, police opened fire and killed him. Details about what led to the shooting have not been fully disclosed, and the incident remains under investigation.

https://www.kktv.com/2025/07/09/suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-pueblo/
https://www.krdo.com/news/top-stories/pueblo-police-investigate-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/1263795398
https://www.cpr.org/2025/07/09/suspect-killed-in-pueblo-police-shooting/

On 07/08/2025, the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office escalated a chase against Tyrese Gerald Gonzalez after he failed to stop for a traffic stop. Deputies chased Gonzalez at high speed along Highway 221 near Linersville Road until he crashed and died at the scene. The coroner pronounced him dead at 1:37 p.m. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/07/09/coroner-identifies-victim-after-chase-ends-deadly-crash-spartanburg-co/
https://www.wyff4.com/article/spartanburg-county-deadly-crash-pursuit/60940912
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/one-dead-after-attempting-to-flee-traffic-stop-scsco/

A 42-year-old man was shot and killed by police in Brownwood, Texas, after a standoff on July 8, 2025. Officers initially responded to a disturbance call and the situation escalated into a barricade incident. During the standoff, the man reportedly shot and injured a police officer multiple times before officers opened fire, killing him. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.

https://www.cedarnews.net/police-officer-shot-during-standoff-in-brownwood-texas-suspect-killed/
https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/brownwood-standoff-suspect-killed-officer-injured
https://www.ktxs.com/news/texas-news/suspect-killed-police-officer-shot-in-brownwood-standoff/article_3460d87e-1e95-11ef-b091-c7b46d7a3d30.html

Toledo Police officers responded to a domestic violence report at a home on Eastgate Road. Officers encountered 29-year-old Aaron Soll, who allegedly pointed a gun at them. One officer opened fire, killing Soll at the scene. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.13abc.com/2025/07/08/armed-suspect-shot-by-tpd-officer-incident-eastgate/
https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2025/07/08/armed-man-shot-eastgate-police/stories/20250708041/
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/toledo-police-shooting-eastgate-road/512-2f98b2d4-282b-4f26-b490-97efb6d0f8a5

Greenfield Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call at a home on Bobtail Drive. According to initial reports, officers encountered a man outside the residence, and a confrontation occurred. Officers opened fire, killing him at the scene. The Indiana State Police is conducting an investigation.

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indiana/2025/07/08/man-killed-in-greenfield-police-shooting-isp-investigation/74128554007/
https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-greenfield/
https://fox59.com/news/indiana-news/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-greenfield/

On 07/08/2025 at approximately 4:50 p.m., Georgia Department of Natural Resources game wardens responded to a trespassing complaint on private property along Brent Road in Lamar County. Upon locating Dante Romearo Smith, 28, at the intersection of Highway 341 and Brent Road, Smith allegedly charged at a warden while armed with a knife. The game warden fired, striking Smith. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation, and findings will be turned over to the Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-07-08/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-lamar-county-georgia
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/neighbors-react-after-dnr-game-warden-shoots-kills-armed-man-in-lamar-county/93-193195d2-eb78-41d4-9ed9-a5e031e2e151
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/07/09/dnr-game-warden-involved-shooting-lamar-county-agency-says/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-dnr-game-warden-shoots-kills-man-during-confrontation-lamar-county

On 07/08/2025 at approximately 6:40 a.m., Deputy Brionna S. Brown of the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Office was driving a 2019 Dodge Ram west on Yale Street while on duty when she collided with a 1986 Toyota truck traveling north on Crosby Road. Two juvenile occupants of the Toyota were pronounced dead at the scene. Deputy Brown sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a hospital. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.wcbi.com/two-children-dead-after-an-officer-involved-crash-in-bolivar-co/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/07/09/2-minors-killed-crash-involving-bolivar-county-deputy-mhp-says/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/two-minors-die-in-car-crash-involving-bolivar-county-deputy/522-17e41cfe-4fe7-4cd9-83cf-c32be3c0551a

On 07/08/2025 at approximately 6:40 a.m., Deputy Brionna S. Brown of the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Office was driving a 2019 Dodge Ram west on Yale Street while on duty when she collided with a 1986 Toyota truck traveling north on Crosby Road. Two juvenile occupants of the Toyota were pronounced dead at the scene. Deputy Brown sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a hospital. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.wcbi.com/two-children-dead-after-an-officer-involved-crash-in-bolivar-co/
https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/07/09/2-minors-killed-crash-involving-bolivar-county-deputy-mhp-says/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/two-minors-die-in-car-crash-involving-bolivar-county-deputy/522-17e41cfe-4fe7-4cd9-83cf-c32be3c0551a

On 07/08/2025 at approximately 11:15 p.m., Glendale Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle driven by Shawn Justin Towne, 51. Towne failed to stop and a short pursuit began. The chase continued for about one mile before Towne's vehicle collided with another car at Verdugo Road and Wilson Avenue and then struck a utility pole. Towne was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Glendale Police Department is investigating the incident.

https://theeastsiderla.com/news/102539/suspect-dies-in-crash-at-end-of-chase-in-glendale/
https://kost1035.iheart.com/featured/la-local-news/content/2025-07-09-suspect-51-dies-in-crash-at-end-of-chase-in-glendale/

Fire crews responded to a vehicle crash around 6:39 p.m. on the 600 block of Charles Street, near North Rowan Elementary School. Firefighters requested police assistance. Sgt. Tyler A. Lewis of the East Spencer Police Department arrived and encountered Jesse Duane Soderstrom, 45, who was reportedly armed with a hammer and acting aggressively. During the confrontation, Sgt. Lewis shot Soderstrom. He was taken to Rowan Regional Medical Center and died of his injuries. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case. Sgt. Lewis was placed on leave and later cleared by an internal review.

https://www.salisburypost.com/2025/07/10/man-shot-by-police-following-incident-in-spencer-identified/
https://www.salisburypost.com/2025/07/25/officer-cleared-in-internal-investigation-into-officer-involved-shooting-in-spencer/
https://www.rowancountymugshots.com/news/2604745_spencer-police-department-statement-on-officer-involved-shooting

On 07/07/2025, Stafford Police responded to a robbery report on Avenue E. Officers located 35 year old Miftau Oladipo, who fled on foot armed with a large kitchen knife and a brick. A Taser was deployed but failed to stop him. Oladipo then moved toward officers. The police opened fire and killed him He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/07/07/robbery-suspect-shot-killed-after-charging-at-stafford-officers-with-knife-brick/

Ryan Louis Mosqueda, 27, armed with an assault rifle, tactical vest, and additional rifles and ammunition, launched an early-morning attack on the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol annex as agents arrived for work, allegedly firing "many many rounds" at the entrance of the building. Multiple Border Patrol agents and McAllen police officers returned fire, killing Mosqueda at the scene. Two officers and a Border Patrol agent were allegedly injured. One McAllen officer sustained a knee injury, possibly from a bullet or shrapnel. Mosqueda was reportedly missing from Weslaco and driving a vehicle with Michigan plates. His motive remains under investigation by the FBI. This page is continually updated as more information becomes available.

https://apnews.com/article/8241ec60d26e54d7582a7e77f6ece01e
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/south-texas/article/mcallen-airport-flights-delayed-20758926.php
https://nypost.com/2025/07/07/us-news/gunman-killed-after-ambushing-border-patrol-agents-outside-mcallen-texas-office/
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/active-shooter-border-patrol-mcallen-texas/65317599
https://www.the-sun.com/news/14646776/active-shooter-fires-border-control-agents-mcallen-texas/https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/national/2025/07/07/a-man-has-been-killed-after-opening-fire-at-a-us-border-patrol-facility-in-texas-authorities-say/https://abc7ny.com/post/ryan-louis-mosqueda-idd-suspect-killed-shooting-texas-border-patrol-building-mcallen-international-airport/17001594/

On 07/07/2025, Ector County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a person allegedly firing a weapon in the 800 block of Avenue K in Odessa. Deputies approached the individual in a vehicle. Deputies stated the person fired shots at them. The deputies opened fire, shooting and killing him at the scene. The Texas Rangers and North Texas Regional DPS are conducting an independent investigation. The deputies involved were placed on administrative leave.

https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/crime/ector-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/513-60c36ac9-e4dd-41df-8d67-525e1870affe
https://www.cbs7.com/2025/07/07/ector-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-odessa/
https://www.firstalert7.com/2025/07/07/esco-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/

On 07/07/2025, Vermont State Police troopers escalated a response at the Putney Landing apartment complex after multiple calls reporting a man exhibiting threatening statements and signs of mental health crisis. Troopers obtained a warrant, entered his apartment, and observed Scott Garvey holding an object they believed was a firearm. Garvey did not respond to commands and raised the object. Trooper Peter Romeo opened fire, striking and killing Garvey at the scene. No firearm was recovered inside the apartment. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office, Windham County State’s Attorney, and State Police Internal Affairs are conducting independent reviews.

https://www.wcax.com/2025/07/07/police-investigating-fatal-trooper-involved-shooting-southern-vermont/
https://www.wcax.com/2025/07/08/police-identify-man-killed-trooper-involved-putney-shooting/
https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2025-07-09/putney-man-shot-killed-by-state-police-during-apparent-mental-health-crisis

On 07/07/2025 at about midnight, the Houston Police Department escalated a foot pursuit after a man fled following a reported burglary on Bellfort Avenue. A Houston police sergeant joined the chase and gave verbal commands as the man, armed with a firearm, ran toward him. The sergeant opened fire, killing the man at the scene.

https://abc13.com/post/armed-burglary-suspect-shot-killed-houston-police-sergeant-bellfort-southeast-hpd-says/17000401/

A 41-year-old man from Tacoma was killed after a police pursuit ended in a crash north of Yelm on July 7, 2025. Washington State Patrol reported that the man failed to stop for deputies, leading to a chase. The driver lost control and crashed on SR 507 near 138th Avenue. Two passengers were injured in the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/tacoma-man-dead-2-others-hurt-after-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash-north-of-yelm/ar-BB1pOovU
https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article289427974.html
https://komonews.com/news/local/police-chase-ends-deadly-crash-tacoma-yelm-thurston-county