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Deputies attempted to stop a motorcyclist who did not comply. Police chased the motorcycle through Redlands. At the intersection of Redlands Boulevard and Tennessee Street, the motorcycle crashed head-on into a Toyota Prius. Two occupants of the Prius were killed. The motorcyclist also died. The California Highway Patrol is investigating.

TOTAL FATALITIES: 3

https://www.sbsun.com/2025/06/10/3-dead-after-motorcyclist-fleeing-deputies-crashes-in-redlands/
https://patch.com/california/redlands/3-dead-after-ie-motorcyclist-crashes-while-fleeing-police-redlands
https://news.yahoo.com/3-killed-crash-involving-motorcyclist-020321100.html
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-dead-after-motorcycle-crashes-into-prius-in-redlands/
https://www.pe.com/2025/06/10/redlands-police-chase-3-killed-motorcyclist-prius/

On 06/10/2025, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department attempted to stop a motorcyclist who did not comply with a traffic stop. Officers escalated the incident into an active pursuit through Redlands. At the intersection of Redlands Boulevard and Tennessee Street, the fleeing motorcyclist crashed head-on into a Toyota Prius. Two occupants of the Prius were killed, and the motorcyclist also died at the scene. The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash and the preceding pursuit.

TOTAL FATALITIES: 3

https://www.sbsun.com/2025/06/10/3-dead-after-motorcyclist-fleeing-deputies-crashes-in-redlands/
https://patch.com/california/redlands/3-dead-after-ie-motorcyclist-crashes-while-fleeing-police-redlands
https://news.yahoo.com/3-killed-crash-involving-motorcyclist-020321100.html
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-dead-after-motorcycle-crashes-into-prius-in-redlands/
https://www.pe.com/2025/06/10/redlands-police-chase-3-killed-motorcyclist-prius/

On 06/10/2025, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department attempted to stop a motorcyclist who did not comply with a traffic stop. Officers escalated the incident into an active pursuit through Redlands. At the intersection of Redlands Boulevard and Tennessee Street, the fleeing motorcyclist crashed head-on into a Toyota Prius. Two occupants of the Prius were killed, and the motorcyclist also died at the scene. The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash and the preceding pursuit.

TOTAL FATALITIES: 3

https://www.sbsun.com/2025/06/10/3-dead-after-motorcyclist-fleeing-deputies-crashes-in-redlands/
https://patch.com/california/redlands/3-dead-after-ie-motorcyclist-crashes-while-fleeing-police-redlands
https://news.yahoo.com/3-killed-crash-involving-motorcyclist-020321100.html
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-dead-after-motorcycle-crashes-into-prius-in-redlands/
https://www.pe.com/2025/06/10/redlands-police-chase-3-killed-motorcyclist-prius/

On 06/10/2025, officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving firearms at a home on the 21000 block of 880th Avenue in rural Albert Lea, Minnesota. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that Nathaniel Dewitt Bailey, 44, had left the scene in a vehicle. Deputies pursued him into Mower County before he returned to the original residence. After arriving back, Bailey exited the vehicle, at which point officers opened fire and fatally shot him. A woman was found dead inside the residence; authorities believe she was killed before law enforcement arrived. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation.

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/man-killed-during-freeborn-county-officer-involved-shooting-woman-found-dead-at-the-scene/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/man-dead-following-law-enforcement-shooting-in-freeborn-county/
https://www.fox9.com/news/bca-investigating-freeborn-county-deadly-law-enforcement-shooting
https://www.kimt.com/news/crime/male-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-female-victim-found-dead-at-albert-lea-home/article_473e8e9c-27e7-11ee-85a4-0765f68c6a11.html
https://www.keyc.com/2025/06/11/bca-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-freeborn-county/

On 06/10/2025 around 1:45 p.m., Galveston Police Department officers responded to the Galveston Seawall near 39th Street after receiving a report of a man in distress. According to officials, the man was identified as a 25-year-old resident of Pearland. Upon arrival, officers attempted to engage the man and reportedly gave him verbal commands. Witnesses said they observed him sitting or standing on the seawall and appearing agitated. Police stated that during this interaction, he produced a firearm and shot himself. Officers immediately requested EMS, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.galvnews.com/news/man-shot-himself-on-galveston-seawall-during-encounter-with-officers-police-say/article_dc0617fc-05f7-537c-a715-cc02edf60ff6.html
https://www.galvnews.com/news/local/article_f679c25e-91b0-11ee-a832-0380c1f63b0b.html
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/galveston-seawall-suicide-police/285-bdfc9ec2-5aa3-4e35-8ff4-1b0ac38bdc85
https://abc13.com/galveston-police-suicide-seawall-man-gunshot/14993212/
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/06/10/police-man-fatally-shoots-himself-during-encounter-on-galveston-seawall/

On 06/10/2025 around 9:00 p.m., a Kern County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a white Buick Century near Famoso-Porterville Highway and County Line Road. The driver, later identified as 27-year-old Jose Armando Ceja, did not stop. Deputies escalated into a high-speed pursuit, reportedly reaching speeds well over 100 mph. During the chase, law enforcement stated that Ceja threw objects from the vehicle, though details on what was thrown have not been clarified publicly.
The pursuit ended on Road 180 and Avenue 8 near Delano when Ceja lost control and crashed into a power pole. He was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Photos from the crash site show the Buick severely mangled and debris scattered along the roadside.
Ceja was a resident of Delano, and according to family and local community members, he was described as someone who loved cars and spent much of his time working on them.

https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/kern-county-sheriffs-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash
https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/driver-dies-after-pursuit-with-kcso-ends-in-crash
https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/driver-dies-after-vehicle-crashes-following-kcso-pursuit/
https://www.bakersfield.com/news/driver-ejected-killed-in-high-speed-crash-after-police-pursuit/article_aa42a0e6-283e-11ef-8c53-3774172a1c3e.html
https://www.kerngoldenempire.com/news/local-news/kern-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-fatal-pursuit-crash/

On 06/09/2025 at approximately 10:19 p.m., a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper responded to a motor-vehicle crash along Highway 394 near Highway 11W in Sullivan County. During the response, the trooper encountered 21-year-old Austin Walters, whom he believed to be intoxicated. As the trooper attempted to arrest him at the scene, Walters fled on foot. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Walters allegedly produced a firearm during the foot chase. The trooper then shot and killed him.
Walters was pronounced dead at the scene. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the independent review, with findings to be turned over to the 2nd Judicial District Attorney General.
Family members described Walters as a “good-hearted kid who struggled but always meant well.” His mother stated that he loved working on cars and riding dirt bikes, and he was described as someone who “loved deeply and had many friends.” They expressed deep shock and disbelief over his death, emphasizing that they did not believe he would intentionally harm law enforcement. His family is now calling for transparency and the release of all bodycam or dashcam footage related to the shooting.
Officer names have not been disclosed, and no footage has been publicly released so far.

https://fox17.com/news/local/tbi-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-sullivan-county
https://wcyb.com/news/local/tbi-suspect-dead-after-pulling-gun-on-state-trooper
https://tbinewsroom.com/2025/06/09/tbi-agents-investigating-sullivan-county-officer-involved-shooting-3/

On 06/09/2025 around 6:00 p.m., Howard County Police responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Wilbur Court in Columbia, Maryland. Officers found a 26-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds. The alleged attacker, identified as his 23-year-old brother, Micah Booker, fled the scene and was later seen standing on Oakland Mills Road armed with a large double-edged spear.
According to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division, Booker advanced toward officers while holding the weapon. Officer Michael McKee then opened fire, striking Booker. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The stabbing victim was transported to Shock Trauma in critical condition.
Family members described Micah Booker as a deeply troubled young man who had struggled for years with mental health issues. Relatives shared that he had recently become more withdrawn and had not been consistent with treatment. Loved ones emphasized that Micah was artistic, sensitive, and often expressed a strong bond with his brother despite their conflicts. Family members expressed heartbreak over the tragic outcome and asked the public to remember that he was "more than his worst moment." They are urging transparency from law enforcement and support for better mental health crisis intervention services.
The investigation remains ongoing, and Officer McKee has been placed on administrative leave per department policy.

https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/howard-county/officer-involved-in-columbia-shooting-after-man-stabs-family-member-with-spear/
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/double-edged-spear-wielding-police-howard-county-maryland-shooting/
https://www.kion546.com/cnn-regional/2025/06/10/man-wielding-double-edged-spear-killed-by-police-after-reportedly-stabbing-brother-in-maryland/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVyPa3oQkAw&rco=1

On 06/08/2025 at approximately 3:57 p.m., Virginia State Police responded to a suspicious incident on Highway 903 in Bracey, Virginia. Upon arrival, troopers encountered a man in a vehicle who then fled, initiating a pursuit. The chase continued until the driver, identified as 39-year-old Derek C. Holland of Cary, North Carolina, crashed in an open field near Highway 903.
After the crash, Holland exited the vehicle reportedly holding a knife. A trooper opened fire, striking him. Holland was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation and will be reviewed by the Mecklenburg County Commonwealth’s Attorney.
Family described Holland as a “kind-hearted and fiercely loyal” man who loved his two children deeply. According to loved ones, he had recently struggled with mental health challenges and personal setbacks, including job instability and grief over the loss of a close relative. He was known for his quick wit, love of outdoor adventures, and unwavering support for friends and family. Relatives expressed shock and heartbreak over his death and called for greater mental health crisis intervention, stating that “Derek needed help, not bullets.”
Officer names have not been disclosed, and no bodycam or dashcam footage has been publicly released to date.

https://www.12onyourside.com/2025/06/09/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-mecklenburg/
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/derek-holland-obit-june-9-2025
https://www.sovanow.com/articles/suspect-shot-by-police-after-showing-weapon/

On 06/08/2025 at approximately 2:02 a.m., an on-duty Maryland State Trooper from the Waterloo Barrack was parked on the left shoulder of southbound Interstate 95 north of Maryland Route 100 in Elkridge, Howard County. A Jeep Cherokee driven by 30-year-old Saidou Zanguina of Columbia, Maryland, struck the trooper’s unmarked patrol vehicle. The collision forced Zanguina’s Jeep back into active lanes of traffic, causing a five-vehicle chain reaction crash involving a GMC Sierra pickup truck, a Lincoln Aviator SUV, and a Volkswagen Passat. Zanguina was pronounced dead at the scene. Several other drivers and passengers, including the trooper, sustained injuries and were taken to area hospitals. According to family statements shared through local community groups and obituary notices, Zanguina was described as a devoted father of two young children and a respected figure in the local West African community. He worked as a delivery driver and was known for his kind spirit, dedication to helping friends and neighbors, and deep love for his family.

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/maryland-state-police-howard-interstate-95/
https://news.maryland.gov/msp/2025/06/08/state-police-investigating-trooper-involved-five-vehicle-fatal-crash-in-howard-county/
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/trooper-involved-crash-in-howard-county-leaves-one-dead-others-injured/
https://www.wmar2news.com/local/driver-dies-after-colliding-with-maryland-state-police-cruiser-on-i-95-causing-five-car-pileup

On 06/08/2025 at approximately 10:38 p.m., officers with the Cookeville Police Department arrived at a residence on the 2000 block of North Willow Avenue to serve a domestic assault warrant on 22-year-old Dawson McCracken. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, officers encountered McCracken armed with a handgun. Negotiations were reportedly attempted for an unspecified duration. Police allege that McCracken drew his weapon and pointed it at officers. Officers then fired multiple shots, striking McCracken. He was transported to Cookeville Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation, with findings to be submitted to the District Attorney General. Family members described Dawson as a “talented young man with a big heart” who had been working to rebuild his life after challenges with mental health and legal issues. His mother stated he loved music, cooking, and making people laugh. Friends noted that he was deeply loved and believed more should have been done to avoid using lethal force. Officer names have not been disclosed, and no bodycam or dashcam footage has been released publicly. The family is demanding transparency and calling for the release of all related video and investigative records. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation and findings will be forwarded to the District Attorney General for review.

https://www.wsmv.com/2025/06/09/man-shot-killed-after-pulling-gun-officers-tn/
https://hoodline.com/2025/06/cookeville-man-fatally-shot-by-police-while-serving-domestic-assault-warrant-tbi-investigating/
https://tbinewsroom.com/2025/06/09/tbi-agents-investigating-cookeville-officer-involved-shooting/

At around 4:00 a.m. on 06/08/2025, Denver Police responded to a fatal crash on northbound Interstate 25 near the 20th Street exit. A Chrysler van had been traveling south in the northbound lanes since approximately 2:59 a.m. due to being chased wrong way by a Colorado State Patrol trooper near Mead. The wrong-way chase through multiple jurisdictions continued until the van collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver was killed at the scene. One passenger from the van and three occupants of the other vehicle were injured. The Colorado State Patrol terminated their pursuit earlier due to public safety concerns, and Denver Police took over the response. The Colorado State Patrol and Denver Police are jointly investigating. Local sources have identified the driver as 26‑year‑old Jailine Miramontes. 
Those close to her describe her as hardworking, community-oriented, and caring. They emphasize that she was known to be helpful and protective of others. A GoFundMe set up for one of the injured survivors notes that “Jailine was trying to help her passenger but was struck by the oncoming vehicle she collided with head-on” . Justice advocates in Denver have raised concerns about the approach of letting the wrong-way driver continue without intervention, noting that multiple witnesses questioned why no safety shutdown or ramp blocks were put in place earlier.

https://www.denverpost.com/2025/06/08/fatal-crash-denver-i25-injuries-police-investigation/
https://www.kktv.com/2025/06/08/wrong-way-driver-causes-deadly-crash-denver-after-eluding-trooper/
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/wrong-way-driver-killed-in-crash-with-oncoming-vehicle-on-nb-i-25-in-denver
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/deadly-wrong-way-crash-interstate-25-speer-boulevard-denver/

On the evening of 06/08/2025, Kentucky State Police responded to a disturbance call at a residence west of Cynthiana on State Road 36 where 50 year old Ramon Morales had refused to leave the home. Before troopers arrived, Morales departed in a white Chevrolet van and when police escalated a chase, he struck another vehicle in a hit and run, then fled back toward the scene. Later on, a trooper located Morales standing on the roadside outside the original residence. During that encounter, the trooper open fire, hitting Morales. Morales was transported to a hospital and died from his injuries. The KSP Critical Incident Response Team is handling the investigation; no additional details have been released.

https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/investigation-underway-following-deadly-ksp-involved-shooting-in-cynthiana
https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/09/investigation-launched-after-ksp-trooper-shoots-kills-man/
https://wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/cirt-6-9-2025/

On 06/07/2025, Malheur County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an assault involving 54-year-old Eli Edward Reiter at a property in Harper, Oregon. Upon arrival, deputies stated that Reiter threw a piece of lumber at them. Officers deployed a taser, but it was reportedly ineffective. Police claim Reiter then got into a physical struggle with deputies, picked up a hammer, and began moving toward them. One deputy then fired his service weapon, striking Reiter. He was pronounced dead on the property.
Reiter was described by neighbors and local community members as a quiet man who largely kept to himself. Some who knew him shared that he had struggled with mental health issues in recent years and had become increasingly isolated. One local resident described him as “someone who needed help, not a hail of bullets,” expressing sadness that the situation escalated to deadly force rather than mental health intervention.

https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/malheur-county/harper-man-shot-by-police-in-his-yard-on-saturday
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/regional/police-shoot-suspect-in-oregon-crime/277-6bfccc10-eccf-4a4a7-bc70316d9fa8
https://www.argusobserver.com/free_access/sheriff-man-54-who-was-shot-by-deputy-had-assaulted-him-was-heading-toward-him/article_70dbbe20-822c-4a50-8479-0425b65dfbeb.html

On 06/07/2025 around 10:15 a.m., Sacramento Police, collaborating with California Highway Patrol, chased someone for a parole violation at high speeds, locally reported as "high-speed" but exact MPH not specified, westbound on Florin Road. During the pursuit, the pursued vehicle skipped a red light and crashed into Nguyễn Huỳnh Hữu Đức’s Chrysler van before plowing into several other vehicles at the Greenhaven Drive intersection. Nguyễn Huỳnh Hữu Đức was a bystander whose vehicle was struck directly by the fleeing driver’s impact. He died at the crash site. Loved ones describe Nguyen as a 30-year-old Vietnamese immigrant who came to the U.S. four years ago, studied engineering, and supported himself through delivery work. The community viewed him as a hard-working individual with a bright future, pending a family reunion. His wife was preparing to join him soon. A memorial ceremony took place at the crash site, where family and friends, including Buddhist monks, gathered to honor him and pray for his soul. They left his favorite items at the scene and expressed that his life was tragically cut short while trying to help others. The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into both the pursuit and the crash. Sacramento Police stated they follow pursuit protocols but did not provide details on pursuit speed or risk mitigation timing. The community has questioned whether alternative tactics could have avoided this fatal outcome.

https://fox40.com/news/local-news/sacramento/bystander-dies-in-7-vehicle-crash-amid-high-speed-police-chase-in-sacramento/
https://news.yahoo.com/bystander-dies-7-vehicle-crash-232851793.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/crash-south-sacramento-florin-road-interstate-5/

On the evening of 06/07/2025, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported robbery on Meadow View Circle in Lancaster. About 15 minutes later, officers encountered Eric Berrios, identified by his fiancé, as they tried to restrain him. According to statements, deputies claimed he produced a firearm during the arrest attempt. CCTV footage reviewed shows deputies using a Taser and attempting to handcuff him before he was shot by at least one deputy. A deputy was struck in the lower torso during the encounter and was hospitalized in stable condition. Eric Berrios was pronounced dead at the site of the confrontation. Berrios’s fiancé, identified as Alayna Senabre, told reporters, “He never got up to shoot anybody. He didn’t even get the chance to, he was handcuffed.” She shared they were due to be married this week and described him as a loving partner who cared deeply for her. Family and friends have emphasized that he had no history of violence and that the presence of a weapon was never confirmed. They are demanding the release of bodycam and arrest footage and insist the video captures him in restraints when deputies opened fire. Community activists also echo this concern, saying the response escalated without clear need. The LASD Homicide Bureau took over the case in internal investigation.

https://abc7.com/post/lasd-deputy-injured-lancaster-transported-hospital-critical-stable-condition/16692184/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/la-county-deputy-shot-lancaster/
https://abc7.com/videoClip/16733391/
https://hoodline.com/2025/06/lancaster-deputy-critically-injured-following-reported-robbery/https://abc7.com/post/new-bodycam-footage-shows-moments-leading-up-to-fatal-deputy-shooting-lancaster/16850344/

On 06/07/2025, deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting that Terry Washington, Jr., 30, was experiencing a mental health crisis. According to initial reports, he was acting erratically and breaking objects outside. Deputies met with his father at the residence, who informed them that his son was in a bedroom with a knife. Deputies reportedly attempted de-escalation efforts while standing in the hallway for about five minutes. Officials allege that Washington then suddenly emerged from the bedroom, advanced on a deputy with the knife, and grabbed at the deputy’s firearm. At that point, one deputy fired multiple shots, striking Washington. Deputies provided medical aid on site, and he was transported to a hospital where he died. Terry Washington, Jr.'s father confirmed to local media that his son had long struggled with mental health issues and that the family had repeatedly sought help. Community members described him as a “kind and gentle soul” when well, and emphasized he was loved deeply by his family. They expressed sorrow that his crisis was met with deadly force rather than greater mental health intervention.

https://www.wesh.com/article/orange-county-sheriff-update-deputy-involved-shooting/65000116
https://www.wesh.com/article/large-law-enforcement-presence-spotted-orlando-saturday/64999750
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK-bOTfRtgM/

On 06/07/2025 at approximately 11:38 a.m., Amarillo Police officers responded to a welfare check call regarding a man reportedly asleep inside a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot at 4215 Canyon Drive. Officers identified the man as 42-year-old Justin Lee Crouch and observed a firearm inside the vehicle.
Officers backed away and took cover. Moments later, they reported hearing gunshots coming from within the vehicle. At that point, one officer fired his weapon toward the vehicle, striking Crouch. Crouch was found deceased inside the vehicle. The Amarillo Police Department has stated it is not yet clear whether Crouch died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or from the officer’s gunfire. Friends and acquaintances described him online as struggling with mental health challenges in recent years and noted that he had withdrawn from social circles. Several community members have called for more robust mental health crisis intervention resources to prevent future similar deaths, emphasizing the need for trained mental health professionals during welfare checks. The Amarillo Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the incident, and results will be forwarded to the Potter County District Attorney’s Office. No officer names have been disclosed publicly, and no bodycam or dashcam footage has yet been released.

https://www.newschannel10.com/2025/06/07/amarillo-police-release-new-details-officer-involved-shooting-walmart/
https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/amarillo-police-investigating-incident-on-georgia

On 06/07/2025, Mobile Police conducted a traffic stop in the 6000 block of Old Pascagoula Road in Theodore, Alabama. During the stop, 33-year-old Kevin Gardner and another individual were placed uncuffed in the back of a Mobile Police Department patrol vehicle while officers attempted to confirm their identities. According to police statements, Gardner suffered a medical episode while detained in the vehicle. Fire-Rescue and EMS were called to the scene, but he was pronounced dead there. At the time of his death, Gardner was awaiting retrial in a 2019 murder case after a prior jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Local coverage notes that the possibility of substance use, extreme summer heat, or preexisting health conditions contributing to his death remains under investigation.Gardner’s family has not released a formal statement, though sources report they are seeking answers about whether his medical distress could have been prevented and if proper monitoring or air conditioning were provided inside the police vehicle. Friends have described him as a “complicated person” trying to get a second chance through the legal process and expressed frustration that his death leaves questions unanswered.

https://www.fox10tv.com/2025/06/10/prichard-murder-suspect-dies-during-mpd-traffic-stop/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2025/06/09/mpd-investigating-death-during-traffic-stop/
https://www.fox10tv.com/2025/06/10/officials-say-man-died-possible-overdose-mpd-traffic-stop/
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-police-investigating-death-of-man-during-traffic-stop/
https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2025/06/man-awaiting-murder-trial-dies-after-traffic-stop-in-theodore.html

On 06/06/2025, Williamson County deputies responded to a reported home invasion on Pleasant Valley Road in Creal Springs, Illinois. According to the Sheriff's Office, a woman inside the home was able to escape and informed deputies that the intruder had fled into nearby woods. Deputies deployed a K-9 unit to track 43-year-old Jesse Abraham Shelton. He was located at a nearby property, which he allegedly entered without permission. Deputies confronted Shelton, who was said to have pointed a firearm at them. Deputies then opened fire, striking and killing him at the scene. Friends and local community members described Shelton as a "complicated but kind person," noting that he had faced personal and legal struggles in recent years. Some expressed shock that the situation ended in fatal force and called for more transparency regarding the exact sequence of eventsThe Illinois State Police is leading an independent investigation.

https://www.kfvs12.com/2025/06/07/home-invasion-suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/wcso-after-woman-escapes-home-intruder-suspect-dies-in-officer-invovled-shooting/article_9eb789ed-9b13-4fdf-81ef-714886ac382f.html
https://www.wsiu.org/law-enforcement-and-crime/2025-06-09/man-identified-in-williamson-county-officer-involved-shooting

On June 6, 2025, officers with the Grand Prairie Police Department attempted to stop a Harley-Davidson motorcycle not displaying a license plate in the 800 block of South Belt Line Road. The rider fled at high speed, and the pursuit ended when the motorcycle failed to navigate a curve near Wheat Hill Drive, crashed, and was later found to have been stolen. A quantity of suspected narcotics was also discovered at the scene. The rider was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. The case remains under investigation by the Grand Prairie Police Department.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/motorcyclist-dies-fleeing-grand-prairie-police-stolen-bike-narcotics-found
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/theft-suspect-killed-grand-prairie-motorcycle-crash/

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on 06/06/2025, Dallas police responded to an armed carjacking involving a stolen Ford Mustang in northwest Dallas. Officers located the vehicle at a gas station and attempted a felony stop. The driver fled, now being chased at high speed. Surveillance showed the Mustang being chased the wrong way on Northwest Highway, ending when the Mustang collided head-on with a marked Dallas Police SUV near Dallas Love Field Airport. Two Dallas officers were injured in the crash, one seriously, one not life-threatening, as were the three occupants of the stolen car. One of those occupants, 17‑year‑old passenger Miguel Sosa, died at the crash site or shortly after, while the other two juveniles were critically injured and taken to hospital.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-carjacking-crash
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/1-killed-2-officers-injured-roadway-shut-down-after-crash-in-northwest-dallas/3857430/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/fatal-dallas-police-chase-1-111854107.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/one-dead-two-dallas-police-officers-injured-after-car-chase/

On 06/06/2025 at approximately 3:45 a.m., Pittsburgh police responded to a domestic disturbance at a home on Carpenter Lane in the Brighton Heights neighborhood. Officers assisted a 73-year-old woman in filing an emergency protection-from-abuse (PFA) order against 63-year-old Charles “Rick” Nesbitt. Around 6:00 a.m., officers returned to the residence to serve Nesbitt with the PFA, which also included an immediate eviction notice. Upon entry, Nesbitt reportedly stabbed one of the officers. A second officer then discharged his firearm, striking Nesbitt. Nesbitt was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured officer received treatment for minor stab wounds at the location and did not require hospitalization. The Allegheny County Police Department is conducting an independent investigation.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-brighton-heights-carpenter-lane-police-shooting/
https://www.wtae.com/article/county-police-assisting-pittsburgh-police-at-scene-in-the-citys-brighton-heights-neighborhood/64989715
https://triblive.com/local/1-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-pittsburghs-brighton-heights/

On 06/06/2025 at approximately 5:11 a.m., Adams County Sheriff's deputies responded to a welfare check at a residence near Lofton Court and Kokai Circle in unincorporated Adams County, Colorado. Deputies encountered a 51-year-old man armed with a knife outside the home. Deputies attempted to use verbal commands, a Taser, and less-lethal projectiles to subdue him. Despite these efforts, the man allegedly continued advancing toward the deputies, prompting them to open fire. The man was struck and killed at the scene. After securing the area, deputies entered the residence and discovered two deceased individuals, identified preliminarily as the man's in-laws. Authorities suspect the man fatally stabbed them prior to the deputies’ arrival.

https://www.9news.com/video/news/crime/man-killed-in-laws-before-being-fatally-shot-by-deputies-sheriffs-office-says/73-6327e225-b498-4a5b-8c7b-9c8a7b5fe37b
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/2-dead-colorado-home-deputies-shoot-suspect-knife/
https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/three-people-die-in-neighborhood-of-unincorporated-adams-county-friday-morning

On 06/06/2025, deputies from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence on Shockley Road in Scottsville, Kentucky. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 42-year-old Joshua R. Stanka of Brownsville, who was reportedly with a firearm inside the home. According to police statements, Stanka allegedly brandished or pointed the firearm at deputies during the encounter. A deputy then discharged his service weapon, striking and killing Stanka inside the residence. He was pronounced dead in his home.

https://bgdailynews.com/2025/06/07/ksp-investigation-underway-into-officer-involved-shooting-in-allen-county/
https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article308088975.html
https://www.wbko.com/2025/06/07/state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-that-left-1-dead/

On 06/05/2025, officers from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department responded to a 911 call at 8 Fair Oaks Drive regarding a reported assault involving 36-year-old Brian C. Czornyj. According to initial reports, Czornyj had been engaged in a mental health crisis and was allegedly attacking a Dutchess County Mobile Crisis Team member with a samurai sword. Upon arrival, officers observed Czornyj armed with the sword standing next to another man who was visibly injured. Officers issued repeated verbal commands for Czornyj to drop the weapon. When he did not comply and reportedly continued threatening behavior, an officer discharged their firearm, striking Czornyj. He was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital, where he later died.

https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/poughkeepsie-police-shooting-sword-investigation-20370589.php
https://ground.news/article/state-attorney-general-investigates-death-of-sword-wielding-man-shot-by-town-of-poughkeepsie-police
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/hudson-valley/news/2025/06/11/investigation-continues-for-poughkeepsie-man-shot-and-killed-by-police
https://dailyvoice.com/ny/poughkeepsie/id-released-of-sword-wielding-man-killed-in-poughkeepsie-officer-involved-shooting-update/

On 06/05/2025, Gahanna police responded to a home where McMillan was reportedly threatening his grandmother with a knife. Body camera footage shows officers repeatedly commanding McMillan to drop the weapon. After he did not comply, officers fired and struck him.

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2025/06/05/makhi-mcmillan-gahanna-police-shooting-bodycam-video-ohio/84053748007/

On 06/05/2025, Tyler Police Department officers responded to a welfare check after receiving a report of a suspicious person at a residence on the 3100 block of Cascades Court. Upon entering the home, officers discovered 38-year-old John Augustine Tangney O’Kelly with a noose around his neck, apparently attempting to harm himself. Officers intervened and removed the noose in an effort to prevent self-harm. According to police, the situation then escalated unexpectedly. Details on what exactly triggered the escalation have not been publicly disclosed. Officers subsequently opened fire, striking O’Kelly. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. As of now, no official statements have been released by O’Kelly’s family. Community members have expressed concern and confusion over how a mental health welfare check evolved into a fatal shooting. Neighbors described O’Kelly as a quiet individual, and some indicated he had been struggling with mental health issues. The Texas Rangers are conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

https://www.kltv.com/2025/06/17/report-man-shot-by-tyler-police-threatened-officers-with-object-believed-be-gun/
https://www.kltv.com/2025/06/06/1-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-at-tyler-home/
https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/man-lunged-at-tyler-police-with-what-they-believed-to-be-gun-before-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/501-24c81bc0-a75b-417c-bb26-8eada6272bd2
https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/tyler-police-shots-fired/501-d9717771-18c4-4f51-8529-6b82066c7b0c

Greenville Police SWAT officers and Martin County deputies responded to reports of an intoxicated man with a shotgun driving a pickup truck in Hamilton. The man barricaded himself inside a home on North Front Street. After hours of police siege and multiple gunshots heard from inside, a Greenville Police Emergency Response Team officer shot and killed him around 5:30 a.m. An embedded emergency physician attempted aid, but he was pronounced dead on scene. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

https://www.witn.com/2025/06/06/hamilton-resident-describes-intense-officer-involved-standoff-leaving-suspect-dead/
https://www.witn.com/2025/06/05/multiple-neighbors-identify-man-killed-hamilton-standoff/
https://www.witn.com/2025/06/05/man-dead-following-overnight-standoff-hamilton/
https://www.witn.com/2025/06/06/family-friends-remember-man-killed-hamilton-standoff/

On the morning of June 5, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Broomfield Police received a 911 call reporting a man in the parking lot of the nonprofit center A Precious Child with a firearm and threatening self-harm. The initial police response included patrol officers and the Broomfield Co-Response Team (BCORE), law enforcement and mental health professionals confirmed that the individual was armed and the situation escalated into a fully contained SWAT operation. A security perimeter was established, blocking public access to the area and positioning tactical units at strategic angles around the parking lot. Armored SWAT vehicles were deployed to provide ballistic cover and control sightlines. Tactical teams used high-powered optics, long rifles, and spotter/observer pairs to maintain constant visual on the armed man. Negotiators used loudspeakers and sustained verbal communication from covered positions.
Throughout the standoff, SWAT operators employed layered containment. Sniper teams overwatch from elevated positions, shield-bearing approach teams staged in the shadow of armored vehicles, and a tactical command post coordinated the operation. Less-lethal tools were staged, but officers kept lethal force ready due to the immediate firearm threat. At approximately 12:50 p.m., under circumstances that have not yet been detailed by authorities, multiple SWAT and police officers discharged their weapons. The man was shot and killed on scene.
The 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is conducting the criminal investigation, including a review of body-worn camera footage, ballistic evidence, and all communications during the standoff. No officers have been publicly identified, and the body-camera footage has not yet been released.

https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-outside-a-precious-child-in-broomfield-10768599
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/broomfield/broomfield-police-negotiating-with-a-man-who-may-have-a-gun-in-nonprofits-parking-lot
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/1-dead-shooting-police-officers-broomfield-colorado
https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/broomfield-secure-precious-child/73-834fdd48-274f-4051-b040-75d55f95c741

At approximately 6:50 p.m. on June 5, 2025, a West Shore Regional Police officer in Wormleysburg attempted to stop a motorcycle driven by Thomas Staff for multiple traffic violations. Staff refused to pull over and fled in a high-speed pursuit onto the Interstate 81 Northbound entrance ramp in East Pennsboro Township. While attempting to enter I‑81, Staff collided with a concrete barrier and was propelled into a parked dump truck. He suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at Holy Spirit Hospital. The Pennsylvania State Police, including the CARS and Forensic Services units, are investigating the crash.

https://www.wgal.com/article/pennsylvania-motorcyclist-thomas-staff-killed-police-chase-i-81-cumberland-co/64992207
https://www.yahoo.com/news/cumberland-county-motorcycle-crash-closing-231551741.html
https://local21news.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-during-police-pursuit-in-cumberland-county
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2025/06/1-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-during-police-chase-on-i-81-ramp.html

The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. near 87th Avenue and Pershing Avenue. According to police reports, a woman pushing a stroller with her baby was approached by Cardon, who attempted to abduct the child. The woman contacted her husband via FaceTime, and he, along with a neighbor, pursued Cardon into a cul-de-sac. When officers arrived, an altercation ensued, during which an officer shot Cardon. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Cardon's sister, April Cardon, stated that he had been struggling with mental health issues and alcoholism. She mentioned that he had recently been released from a hospital and had a history of seeking help through rehab and behavioral health services. April expressed that while her brother's actions were wrong, she believes the situation could have been de-escalated without resulting in his death.
The Glendale Police Department is conducting an investigation into the shooting.

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/peoria/a-man-is-hospitalized-after-a-shooting-involving-peoria-pd-near-thunderbird-rd-and-loop-101
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/attempted-kidnapping-suspect-shot-and-killed-by-peoria-pd
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/06/06/peoria-police-shoot-kill-man-accused-attempted-kidnapping/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/peoria-police-shooting-attempted-kidnapping/75-abc12345-def6-7890-ghij-klmnopqrstuv

On June 5, 2025, deputies from Brazoria County Constable Precinct 1 executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on Doris Stinson Road. During the operation, a woman inside the home allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy. Two deputies opened fire, striking her. She was transported to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

https://abc13.com/post/suspect-injured-officer-opens-fire-during-narcotics-investigation-home-doris-stinson-brazoria-officials-say/16669522/
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/06/05/suspect-shot-during-search-warrant-execution-at-brazoria-county-home/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/brazoria-county-shooting-authorities-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-doris-stinson-road
https://hoodline.com/2025/06/woman-fatally-shot-by-deputies-during-narcotics-warrant-execution-in-brazoria-county/

At 1:21 a.m. on June 5, deputies responded to an open 911 call from a home on Busenburg Road. Inside, 68‑year‑old Lauretta Beltz‑Frazee—Ray’s co-resident—reported he had injured her. Deputies entered, but Ray opened fire and deployed an unknown chemical agent, forcing officers back and prompting a four‑hour armed standoff. Tactical units from multiple agencies—including SWAT, KCSO, Mount Vernon PD, Fredericktown PD, Highway Patrol, and aviation support—sealed the scene. At about 5:30 a.m., officers entered and discovered both Ray and Beltz‑Frazee dead from gunshot wounds. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation. Two other occupants were safely evacuated.

https://www.knoxpages.com/2025/06/05/two‑found‑dead‑after‑four‑hour‑standoff‑with‑knox‑co‑sheriffs‑office/
https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/2‑dead‑after‑swat‑standoff‑knox‑county‑sheriff‑lauretta‑beltz‑frazee‑lloyd‑j‑ray‑howard‑ohio‑busenburg‑road
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/fatal‑exchange‑of‑gunfire‑standoff‑deputies‑knox‑county/530‑7eba0a7e‑0277‑4d6c‑b0ff‑9de0a9799cfb
https://www.knoxpages.com/2025/06/12/lauretta‑beltz‑frazee/

At 1:21 a.m. on June 5, deputies responded to an open 911 call from a home on Busenburg Road. Inside, 68‑year‑old Lauretta Beltz‑Frazee—Ray’s co-resident—reported he had injured her. Deputies entered, but Ray opened fire and deployed an unknown chemical agent, forcing officers back and prompting a four‑hour armed standoff. Tactical units from multiple agencies—including SWAT, KCSO, Mount Vernon PD, Fredericktown PD, Highway Patrol, and aviation support—sealed the scene. At about 5:30 a.m., officers entered and discovered both Ray and Beltz‑Frazee dead from gunshot wounds. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation. Two other occupants were safely evacuated.

https://www.knoxpages.com/2025/06/05/two‑found‑dead‑after‑four‑hour‑standoff‑with‑knox‑co‑sheriffs‑office/
https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/2‑dead‑after‑swat‑standoff‑knox‑county‑sheriff‑lauretta‑beltz‑frazee‑lloyd‑j‑ray‑howard‑ohio‑busenburg‑road
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/fatal‑exchange‑of‑gunfire‑standoff‑deputies‑knox‑county/530‑7eba0a7e‑0277‑4d6c‑b0ff‑9de0a9799cfb
https://www.knoxpages.com/2025/06/12/lauretta‑beltz‑frazee/

On June 5, 2025, Wilmington Police Department narcotics investigators and SWAT officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of South 8th Street in Wilmington, North Carolina. Officers deployed flash bangs, ordered occupants out, and detained a woman at the scene. Lavar Wright, 41, complied with commands, exited the home, and was handcuffed. He was seated on a chair on the front porch while police searched inside the house and reported seizing a 9mm handgun along with drug paraphernalia.
A short time later, while still restrained and seated outside, Wright suffered what police described as a seizure and collapsed. Detectives called EMS and provided medical assistance on scene before he was transported to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where he died shortly after arrival. The Wilmington Police Department classified the case as an in-custody death. Police Chief Donny Williams requested that the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation conduct an independent review. At this time, the official cause of death has not been determined and there has been no public confirmation that an autopsy verified the reported seizure.

https://news.yahoo.com/suspect-dies-while-wilmington-police-173645032.html
https://www.wect.com/2025/06/06/man-passes-away-after-wilmington-pd-searches-home-drugs/
https://www.wwaytv3.com/man-facing-drug-and-gun-charges-dies-in-police-custody/

On June 5, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., Mendocino County deputies responded to a California Highway Patrol call about a violent assault by a hitchhiker who had attacked a driver after being picked up. Deputies found the man walking on Hearst Willits Road. He ignored commands, assumed a fighting stance, lunged at deputies, and fled into nearby brush. Deputies used pepper spray and then a Taser to subdue him. After being handcuffed, the man became unresponsive. Deputies removed restraints, performed CPR, and administered Narcan, but he was pronounced dead at the scene after about 30 minutes of medical efforts. The Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office initiated an in-custody death investigation, and two deputies along with a supervising sergeant were placed on paid administrative leave.

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/mendocino-county-hitchhiker-assault-suspect-dies-confrontation-deputies-willits/
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/hitchhiker-dies-northern-california-assault-20365470.php
https://mendovoice.com/2025/06/hitchhiker-who-allegedly-attacked-driver-dies-after-deputies-use-taser-on-him/
https://mendofever.com/2025/06/05/man-dies-after-deputies-deploy-tasers-near-willits/

On June 5, 2025, at approximately 2:16 p.m., Humboldt County deputies responded to the Bear River Recreation Center following reports of a man with a bloodied arm entering the facility. Deputies located 29-year-old Nicholas David Anderson, who refused medical help and did not comply with deputies’ instructions. Deputies briefly left after Anderson agreed to depart, but he remained and returned armed. A deputy discharged their firearm, striking Anderson. He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. The incident was captured on body-worn camera. Humboldt County’s Critical Incident Response Team is conducting the investigation.

https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2025/jun/5/deputy-involved-shooting/
https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2025/jun/6/sheriffs-office-identifies-man-who-was-fatally-sho/
https://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/deputies-on-leave-after-shooting-man-wielding-knife-in-humboldt-county

On June 5, 2025, at approximately 3:47 p.m., a Granite City Police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a motorcycle near Maryville Road and Parkview Drive. The driver, 34-year-old Montie Eugene Ritchie, drove away northbound. Police escalated a high-speed pursuit that ended when Ritchie's Suzuki motorcycle collided with a Hyundai passenger car at the intersection of Pontoon Road and Maryville Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:43 p.m. The Illinois State Police Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit and the Madison County Coroner’s Office are investigating.

https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/highspeed-chase-ends-in-fatal-granite-city-motorcycle-accident-83219.cfm
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/coroner-identifies-man-involved-in-fatal-motorcycle-crash-in-granite-city-83246.cfm
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/granite-city-police-release-statement-on-fatal-motorcycle-crash-state-police-investigate-83218.cfm

On 06/05/2025, a 55-year-old man allegedly returned to his former workplace on the 8300 block of South 216th Street in Kent, Washington, armed with a rifle. According to police statements, the man set fires inside the warehouse, prompting emergency responses from police and fire crews. Nearby buildings were evacuated due to the escalating threat. A prolonged standoff developed, during which officers used drones to monitor the interior conditions. Valley SWAT was deployed and took operational control alongside Kent Police. At some point during the standoff, the man was found deceased inside the warehouse from a gunshot wound. t remains unclear whether the fatal wound was self-inflicted or caused by police gunfire; authorities have not released ballistic or autopsy details. The King County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the official manner and cause of deathThe incident is under investigation by multiple agencies, including Kent Police, Valley SWAT review teams, and independent oversight entities in King County.

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/kent-fire-possible-shooting
https://komonews.com/news/local/fire-burns-kent-warehouse-police-respond-to-possible-active-shooter-incident-washington
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/armed-man-found-dead-inside-burning-kent-warehouse-after-standoff-police-say/