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On January 4, 2025, a male inmate was found dead overnight at the Newport News Jail in Newport News, Virginia. The circumstances surrounding his death, including the cause of death for this 37-year-old man, have not been disclosed. The Newport News Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/01/04/inmate-dies-overnight-in-newport-news-jail/

On 01/04/2025, Madison Police Department officers responded to a disturbance in the 1700 block of Packers Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. Upon arrival, officers encountered an individual with a weapon. During the confrontation, police opened fire and killed him. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2025/01/04/wisconsin-doj-investigating-officer-involved-death-in-madison/77438142007/
https://countryherald.com/news/wisconsin-officials-probe-officer-involved-death-at-best-western-parking-lot/

On 01/04/2025, Orlando Police Department officers responded to reports of a man carrying a firearm near the intersection of John Young Parkway and Old Winter Garden Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered 63-year-old Marvin Martin. Police allege they ordered him to drop the weapon and opened fire. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/man-dies-after-orlando-officer-involved-shooting-police-say

On January 4, 2025, after a two-day manhunt, 33-year-old Austin Schepers was located by law enforcement at a residence in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. Schepers was the primary suspect in the shooting of Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Zach Andry during a traffic stop in West Baden Springs, Indiana, on January 3, 2025. Upon locating Schepers, an altercation ensued, resulting in Schepers being fatally shot by a Louisville Metro Police Department officer. Deputy Andry remains in critical but stable condition.

https://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/local-news/isp-seeks-publics-help-in-locating-armed-dangerous-suspect/

On January 4, 2024, Beaumont police pursued a vehicle at high speed following a failed traffic stop. The vehicle collided with 83-year-old bystander Henry Guy Knobloch at the intersection of Gladys Avenue and W. Lucas Drive in Beaumont, resulting in his death. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident.

https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/driver-dies-after-being-struck-by-fleeing-suspect-in-beaumont/502-4711a9ab-becd-4445-84ed-c023feff1517

On January 3, 2025, a male inmate was found dead by hanging at the Miller County Jail in Texarkana, Arkansas. Authorities have not released the individual's identity. He was arrested for assault and had spent seven months in jail, waiting for trial when he was found dead. The Arkansas State Police is investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Miller County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

https://www.ksla.com/2025/01/03/arkansas-state-police-investigating-death-inmate-miller-county-jail/

On January 3, 2025, a female inmate was found dead in her jail cell in Alabama. The circumstances surrounding her death have not been disclosed. She had been in jail over drug charges for a total of seven days, and it is not likely that she died from any injury or intoxication stemming back to the arrest a week prior. Her cause of death was not disclosed.

https://www.al.com/news/anniston-gadsden/2025/01/female-alabama-inmate-found-dead-in-jail-cell-investigation-underway.html

Christon Collins, a 27-year-old Black male and U.S. Army veteran, was found dead in his cell at the DeKalb County Jail in March 2024. Collins was reportedly experiencing a PTSD-related mental health crisis and had been placed on a 1013 mental health hold. His family alleges that after a fall, Collins was left unattended on the floor for hours, leading to his death.
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An independent autopsy requested by the family revealed unexplained bruising and raised serious concerns after discovering that several of Collins' internal organs were missing. The missing organs and bruising have fueled the family's suspicions of neglect and potential misconduct. The family is demanding the release of surveillance footage and accountability for Collins' death.
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The case remains under investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
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https://www.wabe.org/death-of-u-s-army-veteran-at-dekalb-county-jail-highlights-gaps-in-mental-health-care/

Columbus police officers engaged in an unknown incident with a driver who allegedly rammed their cruiser. Police escalated a pursuit during which the man's vehicle collided with other police units. The situation escalated, and officers opened fire and killed the man. Two officers sustained unspecified injuries and were treated. The Columbus Division of Police is conducting an internal investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality, 2 Injuries

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/police-suspect-dead-2-columbus-officers-injured-after-suspect-rammed-cruiser-pursuit/ar-AA1wUQiE

On 01/03/2025, South Jordan Police Department officers responded to a reported vehicle theft near 9400 South 4600 West in South Jordan, Utah. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man inside a vehicle who allegedly fired at police. Police opened fire, and the man fled. Officers located him in a nearby backyard and engaged in a second shootout. The shooting is under investigation by the Officer-Involved Critical Incident Team. This was the 4th police shooting in Utah in 5 days.

https://kslnewsradio.com/2168886/south-jordan-police-say-a-man-was-shot-and-killed-by-police-after-shootout/
https://ksltv.com/723107/man-shot-killed-by-police-after-firing-on-officers/

On 01/03/2025, Chicago Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at the Albany Terrace Apartments, a senior living facility in the 3000 block of West 21st Place in Chicago. Upon arrival, officers encountered 58-year-old Timothy Glaze, who was armed with a knife. It is alleged that Glaze moved toward the officers. They opened fire and killed him. The shooting is under investigation by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA).

https://cwbchicago.com/2025/01/cops-shoot-kill-armed-man-while-responding-to-domestic-incident-cpd-says.html

A man died after being transported by Madison police officers to the Dane County Jail on December 31, 2024. According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), the man became unresponsive during his intake process at the jail. Madison Police Department officers responded to a report of a vehicle theft at the Best Western on Annamark Drive. Police pursued him due to suspected vehicle theft. After a foot chase, he was apprehended. EMS evaluated the individual on-scene, after which law enforcement transported him to the Dane County Jail. it is unknown why EMS examined him on location during the arrest, but this suggests that he was injured. However, there is nothing mentioned in the official police reports. Upon arrival at the jail, het was found unresponsive and was immediately transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he passed away on December 31, 2024.

https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/01/02/suspect-dead-after-mpd-transports-him-dane-co-jail-according-wi-doj/

On 01/02/2025, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a high-speed chase of a vehicle believed to be linked to robberies. The driver, a 14-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the chase, which ended when the vehicle crashed, killing three teenage boys, including the driver, and injuring three other juveniles.
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The fatal pursuit and crash are under internal investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
Fatalities: 3
Injuries: 3

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2025/01/02/509549/3-teens-killed-3-hospitalized-harris-county-chase/

On 01/02/2025, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a high-speed chase of a vehicle believed to be linked to robberies. The driver, a 14-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the chase, which ended when the vehicle crashed, killing three teenage boys, including the driver, and injuring three other juveniles.
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The fatal pursuit and crash are under internal investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
Fatalities: 3
Injuries: 3

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2025/01/02/509549/3-teens-killed-3-hospitalized-harris-county-chase/

On 01/02/2025, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a high-speed chase of a vehicle believed to be linked to robberies. The driver, a 14-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the chase, which ended when the vehicle crashed, killing three teenage boys, including the driver, and injuring three other juveniles.
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The fatal pursuit and crash are under internal investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
Fatalities: 3
Injuries: 3

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2025/01/02/509549/3-teens-killed-3-hospitalized-harris-county-chase/

On 01/02/2025, Pine Bluff Police Department officers were sent to a disturbance and encountered an armed man. Police opened fire, striking and killing the man. The circumstances are under investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 Fatality

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/jan/02/police-chief-offers-information-about-officer/

On 01/02/2025, West Valley City Police responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at a residence. Upon arrival, officers found a man, suspected of killing his parents, in a confrontation with police. During the encounter, officers opened fire, killing the individual.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
3 Fatalities

https://www.ksl.com/article/51221141/west-valley-couple-dead-son-suspected-of-killing-them-shot-killed-by-police

On 01/02/2025, Columbia Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Garners Ferry Road. The driver did not stop. Officers escalated a high-speed pursuit that eventually crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing the male driver and bystander Ryan Haman and his dog. The reasons for the chase are not disclosed. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is assisting with the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
2 Fatalities
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https://www.coladaily.com/communities/two-dead-following-police-pursuit-and-crash-on-garners-ferry-road/article_59da081e-c6d4-11ef-be21-2b0c2926a21f.html

On January 2, 2025, officers attempted to apprehend 27-year-old Kobie Davis wanted in connection with a residential arson investigation in Salt Lake City. He did not stop. Officers escalated a high-speed pursuit through multiple counties in Utah in the Salt Lake area. The man allegedly fired several rounds at officers chasing him. Police deployed spike strips. The pursuit ended at approximately 12:30 AM on January 3, 2025, when he crashed his truck at a high rate of speed near 12400 South Redwood Road in Riverton, causing the vehicle to overturn. Police engaged him in a shootout and killed him.
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The investigation is being handled by the Utah County Attorney's Office.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 1

https://ksltv.com/722724/man-killed-in-officer-involved-incident-after-multi-county-police-pursuit/
https://kutv.com/news/local/arson-suspect-shot-killed-by-police-after-multi-agency-chase-ends-in-riverton-crash
https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/northern-utah/6-utah-agencies-involved-in-deadly-shooting-and-chase-of-arson-suspect

On January 2, 2025, a man was transported by the Madison Police Department to the Dane County Jail in Madison, Wisconsin. Upon arrival, he was found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead in jail. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating the incident. The individual's identity, age, and cause of death have not been disclosed pending further investigation.

https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/01/02/suspect-dead-after-mpd-transports-him-dane-co-jail-according-wi-doj/ 

On January 2, 2025, a Crosby County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed 25-year-old Michael McGale Phillips in the 500 block of Harrison Street in Lorenzo, Texas. Deputies responded to a call about a disturbance. Upon arrival, Phillips reportedly displayed a firearm. The deputy opened fire, striking and killing him. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
1 fatality
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https://www.kcbd.com/2025/01/02/crosby-county-sheriff-releases-statement-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/crosby-county-sherrifs-office-issue-statement-after-saturday-morning-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/family-seeks-answers-after-fatal-shooting-in-lorenzo-by-a-crosby-county-deputy/

On 01/02/2025, Raymond Mills, a 41-year-old inmate at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was found unconscious at approximately 8:15 a.m. Medical staff attempted to revive him for 45 minutes before he was pronounced dead. An autopsy revealed that Mills died from acute methamphetamine toxicity after a concealed bag of drugs ruptured inside his body.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/autopsy-found-bernalillo-county-jail-030400956.html
https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-inmate-dead-hours-mdc-new-mexico/63326949

On January 1, 2025, Little Rock Police Department officers responded to an assault report in the 2100 block of South State Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. Upon arrival, they discovered a vehicle had crashed into a residence, causing a gas leak. Inside the home, officers found 64-year-old Mary Ann Hansen deceased from stab wounds and another woman with multiple stab injuries; the latter was transported to a hospital in serious but stable condition. Subsequently, officers located 43-year-old Sidney Glasper, covered in blood, walking on South Broadway Street. Glasper, identified as the son of the surviving stabbing victim, held an unspecified weapon and walked toward officers Jesse Hurtado and Zachary Nelson. Officers Jesse Hurtado and Officer Zachary Nelson opened fire, killing him. Only Sidney Glasper is listed in this database as the other homicide occurred prior to police involvement.
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5. Fatalities/Injuries:
Two fatalities; one injury

https://www.ktlo.com/2025/01/07/stabbing-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-little-rock/
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock-overnight-homicide/91-9c9c2f47-3a66-4aec-8618-8a72924185fd

On January 1, 2025, in Springfield, Ohio, Stanley Casimir called 911, confessing to killing his girlfriend, Rodline Anacreon. He led police on a brief pursuit before shooting himself. Casimir was hospitalized and died on January 3, 2025. The Springfield Police Division is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: Fatalities: 1

• https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-man-who-confessed-to-killing-girlfriend-dies/CZI24P4O7RBCHCSAQRQ33Q5FUU/

On January 1, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old male, drove a rented pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. After crashing the vehicle, Jabbar exited with a firearm and engaged in a shootout with New Orleans Police Department officers, who fatally shot him. An ISIS flag was found attached to the truck, and the FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism.
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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/multiple-fatalities-truck-crashes-into-new-orleans-crowd-cbs-news-says-2025-01-01/?utm_
https://people.com/at-least-1-person-reported-dead-after-truck-driven-into-new-years-eve-crowd-new-orleans-reports-8767933?utm_

During the stop, a male driver exited the vehicle with a gun. Deputies opened fire, killing him. The Nevada Division of Investigation is leading the investigation.

https://www.kolotv.com/2025/01/01/man-killed-carson-city-officer-involved-shooting

In January 2025, 29-year-old Bryan Austin Fields was found dead at the Randall County Jail in Amarillo, Texas. Fields had been detained on charges of stalking and harassment by a person in a correctional facility. The circumstances and cause of his death have not been disclosed. The Randall County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Randall County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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https://abc7amarillo.com/newsletter-daily/inmate-dies-at-randall-county-jail-investigation-underway-bryan-austin-fields-stalking-harassment-by-person-in-a-correctional-facility-amarillo-texas

On 01/01/2025, Shasta County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of 52-year-old William Clark Littlefield under the influence of substances at a residence in the 12000 block of Bob's Mountain Road in Redding, California, who was reportedly threatening to blow up a vehicle and harm himself. Deputies arrived and found his parents outside. Littlefield exited the home and was engaged in a violent altercation with police. Deputies opened fire and killed him. The Shasta County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Response Team is investigating.

https://shastascout.org/man-shot-killed-after-violent-confrontation-with-shasta-county-sheriffs-deputies/

On 01/02/2025, at approximately 5:15 a.m., an Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a fatal collision in which the driver of the other vehicle died at the intersection of Orange Blossom Trail and Ham Brown Road in Kissimmee, Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• 1 Fatality
• 1 Injury

https://ground.news/article/fhp-driver-killed-orange-county-deputy-injured-in-kissimmee-crash

On December 31, 2024, Richard L. Johnson, a 32-year-old male, was found unresponsive in the intake housing unit of the Dane County Jail in Madison, Wisconsin. Johnson was pronounced dead in jail. The Dane County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office, is investigating the cause of death.

https://www.danecounty.gov/PressDetail/11456
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-honor-richard-johnsons-memory

On December 31, 2024, at approximately 12:00 AM, deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop involving a motorcycle on McCutcheon Road in Hamilton County, Tennessee. During the encounter, the motorcyclist, identified as 41-year-old James Junior Holder, allegedly produced what appeared to be a weapon. Deputies opened fire, striking Holder. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. Their investigation includes gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. Findings will be submitted to the 11th Judicial District Attorney General, Coty Wamp, for further review. The TBI’s role is to establish facts; the determination of justification rests with the District Attorney General..
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https://www.hcsheriff.gov/pressreleases/display.php?releaseid=1894
https://tbinewsroom.com/2024/12/31/tbi-agents-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-hamilton-county-5/

On 12/31/2024, Mercer County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a gas station in Celina, Ohio. Moses Alik, 22, who reportedly had a knife, charged at the deputy with the weapon. Deputy Spencer Heinl fired a Taser, then opened fire, killing Alik. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Deputy Heinl was previously been involved in a call during which the target died from suicide during the encounter in July of 2020.

• https://www.wfft.com/news/local/mercer-county-sheriffs-deputy-shoots-kills-man-in-celina/article_5b26115a-c79b-11ef-9631-5748cf3b8971.html

On January 9, 2025, a male inmate at Racine County Jail died after being attacked by another inmate. The attack, which lasted approximately 47 seconds, was captured on surveillance footage. It shows Carraway punching Lee multiple times, causing his head to strike a cell door and the concrete floor. Carraway then placed Lee headfirst into a 55-gallon garbage can. Despite other inmates' attempts to intervene, no one alerted corrections officers immediately. Joseph Lee had been arrested for allegedly manufacturing and delivering cocaine.

Lee was discovered by jail staff about 22 minutes after the assault and was transported to a hospital. He was pronounced dead on January 1, 2025. An autopsy revealed that Lee died from blunt-force injuries to his head and spine.
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The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into this incident. Lee's family has expressed concerns about the circumstances of his death and is seeking further details, including access to the surveillance footage.

https://www.wisn.com/article/inmate-dies-after-racine-county-jail-attack-family-demands-answers-from-law-enforcement/63344180

On 12/31/2024, 31-year-old Richard Lambert Moses was found unresponsive in a dormitory at the Grant County Jail in Ephrata, Washington. He was declared dead shortly after being discovered. He died from untreated peritonitis in jail due to an accident prior to his arrest. He had been arrested for trespassing. The Central Basin Investigative Team, with assistance from the Benton County Sheriff's Office, is leading the investigation into Moses's death.

https://kpq.com/grant-county-jail-inmate-death-investigation-continues-deputies-placed-on-leave/

On December 31, 2024, at approximately 9:34 p.m., Arthur Bankston II, a 53-year-old male from Zion, Illinois, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Lake County Jail in Waukegan. A corrections officer discovered him during routine rounds and immediately called a medical emergency. Jail medical staff responded promptly, and the Waukegan Fire Department was also called to the scene. Despite prolonged life-saving efforts, Bankston was pronounced dead. He had been remanded to the jail on December 30, 2024, for a drug-related charge and had reported terminal underlying health conditions. An autopsy revealed no suspicious marks or injuries. The Lake County Major Crime Task Force is conducting an independent investigation, and the incident will be scheduled for a coroner’s inquest upon completion of the investigation.

https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/01/02/coroner-releases-identity-of-zion-man-found-dead-in-cell-at-lake-county-jail-in-waukegan/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lake-county-jail-inmate-dies-190016875.html
 

On December 30, 2024, Chapel Hill police officers attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash earlier in Chapel Hill. The driver was identified as 43-year-old Lawrence Richard Edwards of Chapel Hill. Police chased the vehicle into Carrboro and escalated a high-speed chase that ended at the intersection of Oak Avenue and East Poplar Avenue, where the vehicle crashed. Edwards and his passenger, 43-year-old Jonathan Lynn Blansett of Durham, both died. Police have so far not explained why they conducted the high-speed chase.
.Fatalities and Injuries:
• Lawrence Richard Edwards (Fatality)
• Jonathan Lynn Blansett (Fatality)

https://abc11.com/post/carrboro-crash-2-dead-after-police-chase-linked-hit-run-ends-say/15733047/

On December 30, 2024, Lawrence Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop in the 6900 block of Pendleton Pike. A female passenger exited the vehicle, and the male driver drove away. Officers called for assistance from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and together they escalated a chase that ended in the 6500 block of East 30th Street. Officers approached the vehicle and found the man dead with a gun nearby. The female passenger cooperated with police. It is unclear at this time who shot him.
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https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2024/12/30/indianapolis-police-involved-in-shooting-on-citys-east-side-east-30th-street/76778339007/

On December 30, 2024, Florida Highway Patrol and Collier County Sheriff's deputies jointly escalated a high-speed chase in Collier County, Florida, that ended when the driver crashed into multiple vehicles on I-75 near mile marker 108 in Naples. The unidentified driver was pronounced dead. Police did not disclose why they escalated the fatal chase. Florida Highway Patrol is conducting an internal self-investigation.

https://winknews.com/2024/12/30/multiple-vehicles-involved-crash-collier-county/

On December 30, 2024, Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies pursued a 30-year-old man from Seminole at high speed for a window tint violation. The man, driving a 2023 Dodge Charger, allegedly began driving recklessly under pursuit pressure near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street and 7th Avenue in St. Petersburg. Florida Highway Patrol joined the pursuit, deploying spike strips. The man continued driving at an unspecified speed before crashing at the intersection of 16th St. S and 7th Ave. N. The driver was pronounced dead at the crash site.
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The case is handled by Florida Highway Patrol and Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in a self-investigation.

• https://www.fox13news.com/news/suspect-crashes-dies-after-fleeing-attempted-traffic-stop-fhp
 

On 12/30/2024, deputies from the Columbus County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on the 100 block of Country Club Road in Whiteville, North Carolina. Major B. High arrived at the scene and observed a 53-year-old man near a crashed truck. The man returned to his vehicle upon the arrival of the Highway Patrol and refused to exit. Deputies heard a single gunshot and the sound of shattering glass. Utilizing the county's armored vehicle, deputies approached and found the man dead inside the vehicle from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Columbus County Sheriff's Office is conducting the investigation, and the Highway Patrol has completed a report on the vehicle accident.

• https://columbuscountynews.com/2024/12/wreck-leads-to-shots-fired-suicide/