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On May 10, 2025, two individuals were killed in a crash following a police chase on Milwaukee's North Side. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle, which fled from the scene. The chase ended in a crash, resulting in the deaths of two people in the vehicle. The identities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing. The officers involved in the chase have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. Two fatalities.

https://cbs58.com/news/mpd-2-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-on-milwaukee-s-north-side

On May 10, 2025, Houston police shot and killed an individual during a pursuit on Highway 288. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a stolen SUV. The driver of the vehicle fled, leading officers on a chase. After the vehicle crashed, officers opened fire on the individual. The individual was confirmed deceased at the scene.

https://abc13.com/post/suspect-shot-police-officer-chase-stolen-suv-ends-crash-highway-288-hpd-says/16293502/

On May 9, 2025, at approximately 2:46 a.m., Pittsburgh police responded to reports of a man acting erratically and walking in and out of traffic near Saw Mill Run Boulevard and Bausman Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered 29-year-old James Richard Brown Jr., who attempted to enter a police vehicle and refused commands. Officers took him to the ground and placed him in custody, observing injuries to his head and road rash. Emergency Medical Services were called to treat him. While being attended to by paramedics, Brown went into cardiac arrest and was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Prior to the police encounter, Brown had exited his vehicle, leaving it running, and walked away, leading the vehicle to drift into a building. Witnesses reported that he attempted to enter a pickup truck, which drove away, dragging him toward Warrington Avenue. The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating the incident.

• https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-police-custody-death-dragged-truck/64726893
• https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-police-suspect-in-custody-death-investigation/
• https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2025/05/09/pittsburgh-police-man-dies-in-custody/stories/202505090056

On May 9, 2025, Mohave County Sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence on Ty Street in Kingman, Arizona, involving a man reportedly pouring gasoline inside the home and armed with a weapon. The man, identified as 56-year-old Jack Lagerwey, refused to exit the house, prompting the activation of SWAT teams from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office and Bullhead City Police Department. After several hours of negotiation, Lagerwey emerged from the residence and allegedly pointed a weapon at SWAT officers. In response, officers fired at Lagerwey, who was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center and later pronounced dead. The Lake Havasu City Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident

https://www.abc15.com/news/state/man-dies-after-shooting-involving-swat-members-in-kingman-arizona
https://news3lv.com/news/local/standoff-in-kingman-ends-with-suspect-shot-by-swat-after-alleged-threat-with-weapon
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/standoff-with-police-in-kingman-leaves-1-dead

On May 8, 2025, Clark County Sheriff's Deputy Bryson Layton fatally stabbed Marc Fogle during a DUI investigation at the Washington State Patrol Scale House in Ridgefield, Washington. The incident began around 11 p.m. when deputies responded to a crash near Northeast 14th Court and Minnehaha Street in Vancouver, where a vehicle had collided with two parked cars. Believing the driver to be impaired, deputies arrested him and transported him to the Ridgefield facility for a breath-alcohol test. While in the breath-testing room, Fogle allegedly attempted to seize the deputy's firearm, leading to a physical altercation. The deputy stabbed him multiple times. Fogle was pronounced dead at the breath-testing room at 12:39 a.m. Deputy Layton was uninjured and has been placed on critical incident leave, per standard protocol. The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is leading the investigation, and body-worn and in-car camera footage will be reviewed and released at a later time. Police have not explained how the officer arrived at killing someone with a knife which is not a standard police weapon. The case was ruled a homicide by the coroner but no charges have been filed as of 5/14/2025.

https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/08/clark-county-washington-deputy-stabs-kills-person-altercation/
https://www.kptv.com/2025/05/08/deputy-stabs-kills-man-during-fight-clark-county/
https://www.columbian.com/news/2025/may/08/clark-county-sheriffs-deputy-fatally-stabs-a-dui-suspect-at-wsp-scale-house-in-ridgefield/
https://www.officer.com/tactical/swat/knives-tools/video/55289015/dui-suspect-fatally-stabbed-while-going-for-ore-deputys-gun-in-weigh-station-scuffle
https://www.koin.com/news/washington/clark-county-deputy-stabbing-dui-suspect-identity-05132025/https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/deputy-stabs-kills-dui-suspect-struggle-testing-facility-clark-county/283-b84bc653-5a45-4388-8137-b6afa1f0ab69

On May 8, 2025, around 4:30 a.m., a confrontation between two groups escalated into gunfire in the 13800 block of Crosshaven Drive in Houston's Cloverleaf neighborhood. Two teenagers, including 17-year-old Ashton La’Van, reportedly jumped into the backyard of an off-duty Jacinto City Police Department officer. The officer, upon hearing the gunfire, discharged his weapon, striking both teens. Ashton La’Van was transported to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead. The second teen, a 16-year-old, was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle; his condition remains unknown. It is currently unclear whether the injuries sustained by the teens were from the initial altercation or from the officer's gunfire. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/off-duty-officer-houston-20316793.php
https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/shooting-crosshaven-cloverleaf-harris-county-texas/285-ac2bf81f-6fa6-4d54-a422-bcaa67b860c4
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/05/08/off-duty-officer-shoots-2-men-in-his-east-harris-county-backyard-killing-one-of-them/ 

On May 8, 2025, Chicago Police Department officers attempted to apprehend a man wanted for aggravated battery in the 13400 block of South Baltimore Avenue on the Far South Side of Chicago. The man entered a vehicle and drove away. Officers pursued him across state lines into Hammond, Indiana. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed near Dearborn Avenue and Gostlin Street. As officers approached, the man allegedly fired at them. Officers opened fire and killed him. A firearm was recovered at the scene. COPA is investigating.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-police-shooting-hammond-indiana-leaves-man-dead-car-crash-dearborn-avenue-gostlin-street-cpd/16365642
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-police-involved-shooting-hammond-indiana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l6AvfQM9Kw

On the morning of May 8, 2025, Trooper Nolan J. Neal of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 85 southbound near mile marker 185 for a pickup truck lacking a registration plate. The driver, later identified as 53-year-old Philip Aiken Brown of Creedmoor, provided false information during the stop. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Brown had multiple active warrants for his arrest. As Trooper Neal attempted to take Brown into custody, Brown fled the scene. The trooper escalated a chase reaching up to 85 mph. The chase concluded when Brown exited onto Red Mill Road, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into an embankment. Following the crash, Trooper Neal commanded Brown to show his hands. Brown failed to comply and eventually displayed a dark object in his hand, prompting Trooper Neal to discharge his firearm, striking Brown. Emergency medical services were called, and life-saving measures were administered; however, Brown succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is also conducting an independent review of the incident.

https://www.witn.com/2025/05/08/man-killed-after-officer-involved-shooting-durham-county-traffic-stop/
https://abc11.com/post/troopers-chase-nc-highway-patrol-leads-crash-shutdowns-ramp-85-durham/16357923/

Nicholas Littleton, 37, was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when Wetzel County deputies attempted a traffic stop. Littleton refused to stop and deputies escalated a high-speed pursuit on WV Route 20, reaching over 110 mph. Near Wallace, Littleton lost control and struck a guardrail. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The reason for the attempted stop was not disclosed. Michaela Collins, 29, was riding as a passenger and also died in the crash.

https://wajr.com/2025/05/09/police-pursuit-of-motorcycle-ends-with-two-people-killed-near-harrison-county-line/
https://www.wdtv.com/2025/05/09/two-people-killed-motorcycle-pursuit-near-harrison-county-line/

Michaela Collins, 29, was a passenger on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by Nicholas Littleton during a police pursuit by Wetzel County deputies. The pursuit reached speeds of over 110 mph on WV Route 20. Near Wallace, Littleton lost control and struck a guardrail. Both he and Collins died at the scene. The nature of the original traffic stop was not made public.

https://wajr.com/2025/05/09/police-pursuit-of-motorcycle-ends-with-two-people-killed-near-harrison-county-line/
https://www.wdtv.com/2025/05/09/two-people-killed-motorcycle-pursuit-near-harrison-county-line/

On May 8, 2025, around 6:00 p.m., Burnsville Police responded to a mental health crisis at a residence on Carriage Lane. The situation escalated into a standoff. Southcross Drive was closed between Carriage Lane and Portland Avenue during the response. After several hours, police entered the residence and found a man dead from a gunshot wound. The scene was declared secure and the investigation remains ongoing.

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-police-active-situation/
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-police-active-situation-carriage-lane
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/burnsville-police-at-active-situation-telling-people-to-avoid-the-area/
https://www.limitless-news.com/local/burnsvillestandoffmay

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 2:39 p.m., deputies from the Butte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a woman threatening someone at a residence in the 11000 block of Butte Creek Island Road, near Honey Run Road in Butte Creek Canyon. Deputies encountered 48-year-old Valerie Anne Cadwallader of Chico, who was armed with a rifle and reportedly threatened officers, saying they should shoot her. A deputy fired one round from his service rifle, striking Cadwallader. Deputies applied emergency medical care and transported her to a nearby hospital, but she later died. The Butte County Office Involved Shooting Protocol Team, in cooperation with the California Department of Justice, is investigating the incident.

https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/neighbors-share-details-of-officer-involved-shooting-in-butte-creek-canyon/article_bc77c949-e93d-4d3b-adf4-0c7f9aa76385.html
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-butte-county-leaves-woman-dead
https://www.kcra.com/article/butte-county-officer-involved-shooting-butte-creek-canyon/64721444
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/woman-dead-after-a-shooting-involving-the-butte-county-sheriffs-office/103-893db8ef-88a9-4031-8cfe-e4adee68079c
 

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, Monroe County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a man throwing objects from the roof of an apartment complex on Sombrero Boulevard in Marathon, Florida. Upon arrival, 53-year-old Duane Clayton Day, opened fire with an AR-15 rifle, targeting three unoccupied patrol vehicles. A perimeter was established, and support was provided by SWAT teams and additional agencies. A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office helicopter later observed Day motionless on the rooftop. SWAT officers confirmed that he had died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No deputies or civilians were injured during the incident.

• https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/man-kills-self-after-shooting-at-3-deputies-vehicles-in-florida-keys-sheriffs-office-says/
• https://www.wptv.com/news/state/man-armed-with-ar-15-shoots-up-monroe-county-sheriffs-office-vehicles-in-florida-keys
• https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-with-ar-15-fires-at-monroe-county-sheriffs-office-vehicles-in-marathon-authorities/3610875/CBS NewsWPTV

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Las Cruces Police responded to an incident on the 900 block of Walnut Street, across from Lynn Middle School. During the encounter, 18-year-old Josiah Perrault was fatally shot by a Las Cruces Police Department officer. Another individual involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The officer was not injured and has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure. The Officer-Involved Incident Task Force, comprising investigators from multiple agencies, is conducting a thorough investigation. A news conference to provide additional information is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

• https://cbs4local.com/newsletter-daily/las-cruces-police-identify-18-year-old-who-died-after-officer-involved-shooting
• https://lascruces.gov/police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting/
• https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/story/lcpd-responds-to-shooting-on-walnut-st-near-lynn-middle-school-in-las-cruces-road-closed

On 05/08/2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., a Castro County Sheriff's Office deputy responded to a report of a person trespassing on a residential property located on Farm-to-Market Road 1055. Upon locating the man, identified as 34-year-old Lierme Reyes, an exchange of gunfire occurred between Reyes and the deputy. Both individuals sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Reyes died from his injuries at the hospital. The deputy's injuries were non-life-threatening, and he is currently recovering. The deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, which is being conducted by the Texas Rangers.

https://www.newschannel10.com/2025/05/08/texas-rangers-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-castro-county/
https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/texas-rangers-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-castro-county

On May 7, 2025, around 9:00 p.m., a deputy from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a 2014 Kia Optima driven by 36-year-old Isaiah Thomas of Thibodaux, who was wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation. Thomas drove northbound on Louisiana Highway 308 at a high rate of speed. Police escalated a pursuit. The deputy allegedly called off the chase; however, Thomas attempted to pass a northbound 2024 Nissan Frontier in a marked no-passing zone and collided head-on with a southbound 2021 Honda Accord. The Kia then sideswiped the Nissan and a southbound 2023 Ford F-150. Thomas, who was unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries and died at the crash site. All other drivers involved were properly restrained and sustained either minor injuries or were uninjured. Standard blood toxicology samples were collected from Thomas for analysis. All other drivers involved voluntarily submitted breath or blood toxicology samples for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

https://www.wdsu.com/article/louisiana-thibodaux-high-speed-chase-crash/64716920
https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/unrestrained-driver-killed-in-lafourche-parish-four-vehicle-crash/
https://www.wafb.com/2025/05/08/i-team-suspect-fleeing-police-dies-crash-with-st-james-parish-school-superintendent-sources-say/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-dies-lafourche-parish-four-185354555.html

On May 7, 2025, Florence County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence on the 3500 block of Savannah Grove Road in Effingham following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they encountered a barricade situation involving a man holding two individuals hostage. After several hours of negotiations, the man released the hostages, who were unharmed. When deputies attempted to enter the home to apprehend the man, he took his own life. The identities of the man and hostages have not been disclosed.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/05/07/2-people-being-held-hostage-florence-county-officials-say/
https://wpde.com/news/local/hostage-police-florence-county-savannah-grove-road-sheriff-name-suspect-arrest-charge-officers-investigation
https://www.wfxb.com/2025/05/08/florence-county-barricade-situation-results-in-death/

On May 7, 2025, U.S. Marshals, assisted by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, attempted to apprehend Brandon Roe, who was wanted on multiple warrants. During the operation on the 4000 block of Copper Avenue in Farmington, Roe was in the passenger seat of a vehicle driven by Breanna Wilkerson. Witnesses reported that as law enforcement approached, Roe attempted to climb into the driver's seat, and the vehicle moved toward the officers. U.S. Marshals discharged their firearms, resulting in the deaths of both Roe and Wilkerson at the scene. No law enforcement officers were injured. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is conducting the investigation.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/two-people-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-with-u-s-marshals-in-san-juan-co/
https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-shooting-at-police-farmington/64707472
 

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., U.S. Marshals, assisted by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, attempted to apprehend Brandon Roe, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants. Roe was observed as a passenger in a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Breanna Wilkerson. According to official reports, as law enforcement approached the vehicle on the 4000 block of Copper Avenue in Farmington, the vehicle moved toward the officers while Roe attempted to climb into the driver's seat. U.S. Marshals discharged their firearms, resulting in the deaths of both Roe and Wilkerson at the scene. Witnesses at the scene disputed the official account, stating that the vehicle was stationary and that the occupants were attempting to leave peacefully. Wilkerson had no significant criminal history, aside from minor traffic violations. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/two-people-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-with-u-s-marshals-in-san-juan-co/
https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-shooting-at-police-farmington/64707472
https://www.the-journal.com/articles/questions-raised-in-may-7-police-involved-shooting/

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Poulsbo Police and Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies engaged in a confrontation with 41-year-old Justin L. Moegling in the area of Viking Way at Nordic Cove Lane, Poulsbo, Washington. Officers initiated contact after Moegling failed to yield during a traffic stop; the vehicle was followed into unincorporated Kitsap County. Upon stopping the vehicle, Moegling exited holding a knife and refused commands to drop it. Officers attempted de-escalation, including deployment of pepper spray and attempts to disable the vehicle, but ultimately confronted Moegling at close range. Poulsbo Officer Nickolas Brown and Deputy Wyatt Galbreath fired shots, striking Moegling in the head. Medical examiners determined his cause of death to be gunshot wounds to the head, and the death was ruled a homicide. The Office of Independent Investigations (OII) is conducting the use-of-force investigation, and the involved officers have been placed on leave. After public outcry and calls for accountability, law enforcement agencies released bodycam or scene video showing the moment the firearm was discharged. The victim’s family and local community have criticized police actions, citing mental health issues and demanding transparency. Moegling’s father testified that Justin suffered from bipolar disorder and had expressed concerns about his medications.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-poulsbo-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-with-knife/FJJMAM4X6FAENGKB4P4ZZJQGEE/
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/suspect-shot-killed-police-poulsbo
https://komonews.com/news/local/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-poulsbo-kitsap-county-deadly-use-of-force-incident-on-viking-way-wa-department-of-independent-investigation
Video:
https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2025/05/14/law-enforcement-releases-video-from-officer-involved-shooting-on-may-7/83638091007/ 

Orange County deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a violent disturbance inside an apartment at The Club at Millenia. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 19-year-old Vanessa Eugene, who allegedly attacked them with a knife. Deputies opened fire and killed her. Officials have not stated how many deputies were involved or if body camera footage exists. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/05/08/orange-county-deputies-shoot-kill-woman-who-attacked-them-with-knife-officials-say/
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/05/08/orange-deputies-kill-woman-after-911-call-about-attack-inside-orlando-apartment/

On May 7, 2025, Broward County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a 911 call reporting an armed woman pointing a firearm at an individual near 2060 NE 2nd Street in Deerfield Beach. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 28-year-old Santrina Lester inside a vehicle. Police allege that Lester produced a firearm. Deputies opened fire. The exchange occurred both inside and outside the vehicle. Lester was struck and was transported to Broward Health North, where she was pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation, and involved deputies have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.

https://www.sheriff.org/PIO/BSONews/Pages/FDLE-INVESTIGATES-FATAL-DEPUTY-INVOLVED-SHOOTING-IN-DEERFIELD-BEACH.aspx

On May 7, 2025, Charles McGonegal II was involved in a violent incident at an In-N-Out parking lot in Manteca, California. Police say McGonegal rammed multiple cars in the drive-thru line, including a police cruiser, after his food was rejected. Responding officers attempted to get McGonegal to cooperate, but he refused. He then backed his van into three police vehicles, prompting officers to open fire. McGonegal was transported to the hospital, where he later died. The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner confirmed his death on May 8, 2025. McGonegal had a criminal history spanning multiple states dating back to 1972. The five officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave per department policy. No officers were injured during the incident.

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/manteca-in-n-out-police-shooting/
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Manteca-In-N-Out-police-shooting-incident-death-17051973.php
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/08/manteca-police-shooting-suspect-dead/

On May 6, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a Pecos County deputy conducted a traffic stop in Iraan, Texas. During the stop, the man shot the deputy and fled the scene. He was later located on US 190, about 8 miles east of Iraan. Law enforcement opened fire and killed him. The injured deputy was transported by AirMed to Midland Memorial Hospital and is in stable condition. The Texas Rangers are conducting the investigation.

https://www.cbs7.com/2025/05/06/iraan-sheffield-isd-lockdown-after-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.cbs7.com/2025/05/06/suspect-dead-deputy-injured-following-shooting-pecos-county
https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/pecos-county-deputy-shot-suspect-killed
https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/pecos-county-suspect-shot-dead-after-deputy-wounded-in-traffic-stop
https://www.kosa.tv/2025/05/06/pecos-county-shooting-suspect-dead-deputy-injured
https://www.kcbd.com/2025/05/06/pecos-county-deputy-shot-suspect-killed/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKLBbpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFmWEJNYlJPTXk5cDFwM1lIAR7vlxe3rz_xbRNqnrv4VHoCgHjlnW1zl1gilTkdCg4GiuH87_crAZRth7nyZg_aem_ed06xQ9RebWDF_Sn1FjJdQ

On May 6, 2025, a New Mexico State Police officer attempted a traffic stop in Truth or Consequences near North Date Street for a man believed to have an outstanding warrant. The man drove away from the stop, and the officer pursued him to High Winds Road near State Highway 181. Police said the man exited the vehicle and an exchange of gunfire occurred. The officer opened fire and killed him. The New Mexico State Police is investigating the shooting and have not released the man’s name.

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-police-shooting-suspect-killed-t-or-c/64692441
https://nmpolice.dps.nm.gov/news-releases
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico-news/nmsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-t-or-c/
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/nmsp-investigates-deadly-police-shooting-in-truth-or-consequences/
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/nmsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-truth-or-consequences/article_9e4d871a-0eb5-11ef-8f76-93412f97c3a4.html

On May 6, 2025, at approximately 12:01 p.m., an Alabama State Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2013 Infiniti G37 on Alabama Highway 51 in Bullock County. The driver, 33-year-old Jemmie Earl Hicks Jr. of Midway, refused to stop, leading to a pursuit. The chase ended on Bullock County Road 106 near Flower Garden Road, where Hicks exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. During the foot pursuit, a deadly force encounter occurred between Hicks and the trooper. Hicks was shot during the confrontation, and the trooper immediately rendered first aid. However, Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation, and findings will be turned over to the Bullock County District Attorney’s Office.

https://www.wsfa.com/2025/05/07/1-dead-trooper-involved-shooting-bullock-county/
https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-trooper-involved-shooting-in-bullock-county-leaves-one-dead-after-highway-pursuit
https://www.waka.com/2025/05/07/man-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-bullock-county/

On May 6, 2025, 24-year-old Blake Hutchinson died by suicide during a police encounter in Mount Vernon, Ohio.Hutchinson was wanted on charges of murder and child endangerment in connection with the death of 6-year-old Eva Bretz in Columbus. When approached by Knox County SWAT personnel on the Heart of Ohio Trail, Hutchinson produced a firearm from his jacket pocket and took his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation, and the Columbus Homicide Unit is collecting additional information.

https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/columbus-mom-mother-ashley-fagan-accused-young-daughters-death-expected-court-migration-lane-easton-april-13-may-6-2025

On May 5, 2025, a driver died in a crash after fleeing from police on I-94 in west-central Minnesota. The pursuit began when officers attempted to stop the driver for speeding, and escalated a chase at high speeds. During the chase, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a semi-truck. The driver was transported to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead. The incident is under investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol.

https://www.fox9.com/news/driver-dies-on-i-94-in-west-central-mn-after-crashing-into-semi-during-police-pursuit

On May 5, 2025, 65-year-old Mark Vawter was shot and killed by deputies outside the Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville, Indiana. Vawter, the great-grandfather of two children killed in a February car crash, allegedly opened fire on an inmate transport van. Believing the man charged in the crash, S'Doni Pettis, was inside, Vawter fired at deputies and the vehicle. Deputies returned fire, striking him once. Vawter died at the scene. Pettis was not present, as his hearing had been rescheduled. A gun was recovered at the scene. The Indiana State Police is leading the investigation.

https://www.fox59.com/news/indiana-news/family-man-killed-in-hendricks-county-courthouse-shooting-was-targeting-inmate
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/mark-vawter-shot-killed-hendricks-county-courthouse-grandchildren-crash-sdoni-pettis
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2025/05/06/man-killed-by-police-mark-vawter-targeted-suspect-who-killed-grandchildren-in-crash
https://people.com/deputies-fatally-shoot-mark-vawter-great-grandfather-of-children-killed-in-crash-8643852
https://www.wrtv.com/news/public-safety/mark-vawter-killed-by-deputies-after-allegedly-targeting-inmate

On May 5, 2025, at approximately 12:21 p.m., Katy Police responded to a report of a stolen work vehicle in the 25500 block of Morgan Parkway in unincorporated Katy, Fort Bend County. The vehicle was tracked with assistance from its owner. The driver, 46-year-old Brett Osborne of Richmond, Texas, did not stop, Police escalated a high-speed chase through multiple jurisdictions in the greater Houston area. The pursuit concluded near the intersection of Community Reach Boulevard and Mound Road in Hockley, Harris County. When officers approached the stopped vehicle, they discovered Osborne had sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. No other individuals were injured during the incident.

https://coveringkaty.com/news/harris/man-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-following-high-spee/
https://abc13.com/post/chase-involving-stolen-vehicle-ends-suspect-shooting-himself-highway-290-becker-road-harris-county-deputies-say/16331756/
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/05/05/man-taken-to-hospital-by-helicopter-after-shooting-self-during-police-pursuit-in-stolen-car/
https://hoodline.com/2025/05/suspect-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-ends-stolen-vehicle-pursuit-in-katy-no-bystanders-harmed/

On 05/05/2025, Michigan State Police responded to a domestic assault incident in Newton Township. Troopers attempted to contact the man, who fled into a wooded area. After a brief search, they located the man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing.

https://www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun-county/msp-suspect-in-newton-township-domestic-assault-dies-by-suicide/
https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2025/05/police-say-suspect-in-domestic-assault-died-by-suicide-in-calhoun-county.html
https://wwmt.com/news/local/domestic-violence-suspect-found-dead-after-confrontation-with-michigan-state-police-newton-township
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo/battle-creek/suspect-in-calhoun-co-domestic-assault-dies-by-suicide
https://www.wilx.com/2025/05/06/domestic-assault-suspect-dies-by-suicide-during-police-search/

On May 5, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Michigan State Police troopers assigned to the Metro Detroit Auto-Theft Recovery Team (MDART) were conducting an undercover investigation in the 20200 block of Murray Hill Street on Detroit's west side. During the operation, 23-year-old Martez Hunter Britt exited a vehicle and allegedly opened fire on the troopers, striking one officer three times, injuring him. Troopers returned fire, fatally wounding Britt. The injured trooper was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital and was reported to be in serious but stable condition.
Family members of Britt have expressed skepticism regarding the official account, questioning whether the undercover officers identified themselves as law enforcement prior to the shooting. The Detroit Police Department's Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation, with findings to be submitted to the Michigan Attorney General's Office for review.

https://www.wxyz.com/news/suspect-killed-msp-trooper-shot-in-shooting-on-detroits-west-side
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-state-police-trooper-injured-suspect-killed-shooting-detroit/

On May 5, 2025, around 11:00 p.m., Harris County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call about a man sleeping in a vehicle at the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic on Cypress Woods Medical Drive. Clinic security said the man refused to leave. Deputies approached, broke a window, and deployed a Taser to extract him. After pulling him from the vehicle, they saw he was holding a large butcher knife. Two deputies opened fire and killed him. The incident is under investigation by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and Internal Affairs.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/harris-county-deputy-fatal-shooting-north-houston-20312433.php
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/cypress-woods-medical-drive-shooting-deputies-trespassing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2ff2WzAt1w&rco=1

James Peterson, 50, of Ponca City, died after crashing during a police chase in Woodward. Officers attempted to stop Peterson, who was wanted on a felony warrant and had a suspended license. Peterson refused to stop, and police initiated a pursuit. A tactical vehicle intervention, a.k.a. PIT maneuver, was used, causing Peterson to veer off the road and hit a tree. He died at the crash site. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation.

https://www.news9.com/story/6650b7cbd4fc01065ecdbdb4/ponca-city-fugitive-dies-in-pursuit-with-woodward-police
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-james-peterson-dies-woodward-police-chase/60798881
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/05/06/james-peterson-dies-crash-police-chase-woodward/73543734007/

On May 5, 2025, at approximately 2:50 a.m., Chicago police officers responded to reports of a man armed with a knife threatening residents at the Grand Regency of Jackson Park, an assisted-living facility in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers located the individual in his fifth-floor unit. Police fired a Taser and allege that the man advanced toward officers while still armed. Police opened fire, killing him. A knife was recovered nearby. Later that morning, at approximately 6:30 a.m., 58-year-old Keith Harding was found deceased in another unit on the same floor, having suffered cuts to his arm and neck. Police believe the man shot by officers was responsible for Harding's death. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/man-killed-chicago-police-shooting-grand-regency-jackson-park-crossing-connected-keith-harding-homicide-cpd/16340206/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/grand-regency-jackson-park-supportive-living-stabbing-death-police-shooting/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-copa-investigating-police-grand-crossing/16327552/

On May 5, 2025, deputies from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at a home in the 10000 block of Mustang Circle. After receiving no response, deputies heard a gunshot. A drone was deployed and revealed four deceased individuals inside with gunshot wounds. The deceased included Leroy Sadler, 60; his wife Judy Sadler; their son James Sadler; and granddaughter Adalynn Sadler. The deaths of Judy, James, and Adalynn were ruled homicides. Leroy Sadler is believed to be the shooter in an apparent murder-suicide.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 4 fatalities

https://www.ksla.com/2025/05/05/possible-murder-suicide-reported-caddo-parish/
https://www.ktbs.com/news/crime/cpso-responds-to-murder-suicide-with-multiple-victims/article_ae69246e-47aa-4906-9025-4735771e43dc.html

A man allegedly stole a pool service vehicle in Katy, Texas, prompting a pursuit by Katy Police. Harris County deputies and Texas DPS joined the chase. The driver stopped near US-290 and Becker Road and, as officers approached, reportedly shot himself in the head. He was taken to a hospital and later died.

https://abc13.com/post/chase-involving-stolen-vehicle-ends-suspect-shooting-himself-highway-290-becker-road-harris-county-deputies-say/16331756/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-chase-man-taken-hospital-after-shooting-himself-following-chase-involving-stolen-vehicle
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/05/05/man-taken-to-hospital-by-helicopter-after-shooting-self-during-police-pursuit-in-stolen-car/
https://www.katymagazineonline.com/post/a-man-fatally-shot-himself-after-katy-area-police-chase
https://x.com/SheriffEd_HCSO/status/1919517257299824718

On May 5, 2025, Kingsport police responded around 8:30 p.m. to reports of an armed, intoxicated man threatening to harm himself at Crockett Ridge Golf Course. Officers located 27-year-old Cody Alexander Burke armed with a handgun. Police engaged Burkein a shootout, killing him. He died at the golf course. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

https://www.kingsporttn.gov/kpd-e-news-release-crockett-ridge-golf-course-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.supertalk929.com/2025/05/06/tbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-kingsport-2/

On May 5, 2025, around 11:30 p.m., members of the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force were executing a search warrant at a residence near 400 North and 800 East in Orem, Utah. The warrant was part of an ongoing investigation into suspected drug distribution activities involving a man who had been arrested earlier that evening. During the execution of the warrant, officers encountered 24-year-old Jesse Anderson inside the residence. According to law enforcement, Anderson did not comply with commands, leading to a confrontation during which officers fired shots. A loaded handgun was reportedly recovered from the floor next to Anderson. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Officer-Involved Critical Incident protocol team is conducting an investigation into the shooting. Anderson's family and friends have expressed concerns and are seeking further information regarding the circumstances of his death.

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/05/12/new-information-released-deadly/
https://www.ksl.com/article/51311660/friends-of-orem-man-killed-by-police-call-for-justice-as-investigation-continues-
https://kutv.com/news/local/utah-county-major-crimes-task-force-provides-update-on-orem-man-fatally-shot-in-drug-case

On 05/05/2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m., a Muskegon Heights police officer encountered a disturbance while on his way to work along Baker Street. A man shot the officer in the arm and fled. A short time later, the man was seen on Reynolds Street firing at a passing vehicle. A homeowner confronted him and returned fire, wounding him. The man fled again and was later located in an alley on Howden Street. When he pointed his weapon at officers, they opened fire and killed him. The injured officer was treated for non-life-threatening wounds. The Michigan State Police are conducting the investigation.

https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/muskegon/police-officer-shot-as-bullets-fly-in-muskegon-heights-neighborhood
https://wwmt.com/news/local/muskegon-heights-shooting-incident-fatal-officer-injured-police-department-michigan-state-msp-investigation-western-michigan-crime
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/heavy-police-presence-2300-block-of-baker-street-muskegon-heights/69-c8a56879-2285-4451-8f69-5692ba465ef7