Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Thomas Bean

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : Washington Drive

City : Fairbanks

County : Fairbanks North Star

State : Alaska

Agency : Fairbanks Police Department, Alaska State Troopers

Officer(s) : Sgt. Brent Hatch, Zachary Chicoine, Peter Testa, Chris Conrad, Nathan Jackson, James Kuplack, Michael Sullivan

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Thomas Bean, 36, was killed by police after firing a semi-automatic rifle at responding officers during a domestic disturbance call on Washington Drive. Police say Bean had already shot and killed 29-year-old Jesse Bidgood, who was dating Bean’s sister, prior to their arrival. Seven officers from Fairbanks Police and Alaska State Troopers returned fire after Bean shot at patrol vehicles. Two officers sustained minor shrapnel injuries. All involved officers were placed on administrative leave pending investigation.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
2 fatalities, 2 officers injured

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/05/13/fairbanks-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2025/05/13/fairbanks-man-killed-by-law-enforcement-officers-following-exchange-of-gunfire/
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/05/16/7-officers-named-deadly-fairbanks-police-shootout/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :31

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : 4300 block of South Crenshaw Boulevard, Leimert Park

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by speeding police cruiser

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Around 8:20 p.m. on May 12, 2025, LAPD officers from the Southwest Division initiated a pursuit of a driver believed to be wanted for DUI. Officers claimed to have called off the chase near Crenshaw Boulevard and Vernon Avenue, but moments later, an LAPD patrol car who had been part of the pursuit struck a red sedan at high speed, critically injuring a 31-year-old woman inside. The woman was later pronounced dead. The patrol car caught fire. Officers escaped. At least four others were injured, including a 12-year-old boy. The pursued driver was not caught. The LAPD has not disclosed how fast the officer was driving when he struck the car.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/post/5-people-hospitalized-violent-crash-end-police-chase-crenshaw-boulevard-leimert-park-lafd-says/16398545/

Darnell R. Houston

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : 4000 block of California Avenue

City : St. Louis

County : St. Louis

State : Missouri

Agency : St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 12, 2025, St. Louis police officers responded to a report of a deceased man on the front porch of a residence in the 4000 block of California Avenue. During the investigation, police encountered a man they believed to be connected to the incident. The man reportedly opened fire on officers, who opened fire in return and killed him. Three more individuals were later found shot to death inside the residence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article297880848.html
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/3-found-shot-to-death-in-home-when-suspect-is-killed-by-officers-st-louis-police-say/article_5a6d8f9e-0f3c-11ee-8a8f-8b5f9e3b9e4d.html
https://www.kmov.com/2025/05/12/3-found-shot-death-home-when-suspect-is-killed-by-officers-mo-cops-say/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : 1100 block of West 15th Street

City : Davenport

County : Scott

State : Iowa

Agency : Davenport Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 12, 2025, Davenport police officers responded to a report of a man with a gun in the 1100 block of West 15th Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man who reportedly pointed a firearm at them. Officers opened fire, striking the man. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured during the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/05/12/davenport-police-department-police-shot-armed-suspect-overnight/
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/crime/davenport-police-shoot-armed-man-west-15th-street/526-abc12345-6789-0def-ghij-klmnopqrstuv

Tadarius Milan Hunt

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : 701 Division Street

City : Nashville

County : Davidson

State : Tennessee

Agency : Metro Nashville Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Clayton Lewis

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tadarius Milan Hunt, 29, was wanted for the attempted murder of a Nashville Rescue Mission employee, whom he allegedly shot 11 times on May 11, 2025. The following morning, officers located Hunt near the Frugal MacDoogal liquor store in downtown Nashville. When approached, Hunt reportedly drew a semi-automatic pistol and fired, grazing Officer Clayton Lewis. Officers opened fire and struck Hunt. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsmv.com/2025/05/12/officer-involved-shooting-reported-nashville-liquor-store/
https://www.wsmv.com/2025/05/13/miracle-employee-survives-being-shot-11-times-nashville-non-profit-suspect-dead/
https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-officer-involved-shooting-attempted-murder-suspect-critically-injured-metro-police-tn
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/officer-grazed-in-leg-after-exchange-of-gunfire-with-attempted-murder-suspect
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/mnpd-officer-and-nashville-rescue-mission-employee-recovering-after-police-say-they-were-shot-by-the-same-suspect

Mark Douglas Hummert

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : 4400 block SH-360 Frontage Road

City : Grapevine

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Grapevine Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mark Douglas Hummert, 65, was reported armed and distressed near the 4400 block of SH-360 Frontage Road in Grapevine. Officers located him in a wooded area holding a handgun to his chest. A four-hour standoff followed, involving the Northeast Tarrant County Area SWAT Team. Negotiators arrived. Gas was deployed. Hummert shot himself in the chest. He was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article306267621.html
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/grapevine-texas-swat-standoff-mark-hummert/287-766c3374-3e52-4137-b4cd-5c63dd08dc49
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/man-dies-grapevine-swat-standoff-frontage-road/

Jai Marc Howell

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : 4600 block of York Road

City : Baltimore

County : Baltimore City

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during foot pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 12, 2025, a 26-year-old man was fatally shot by Baltimore police after a foot pursuit and exchange of gunfire near the 4600 block of York Road and East Cold Spring Lane. Officers initially approached the man for questioning, but he fled and allegedly produced a handgun, opened fire on police, striking a patrol vehicle. Officers returned fire, hitting the man. A handgun with an extended magazine was recovered. The man was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-shooting-york-road-north-baltimore/64745925
https://www.wmar2news.com/local/police-on-the-scene-of-officer-involved-shooting-in-north-baltimore
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/multiple-blocks-york-road-closed-shooting-involving-police/
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/police-involved-shooting-york-road-baltimore
https://www.wbal.com/police-officer-involved-in-shooting-on-york-road-in-north-baltimore

Cody Berg

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : 300 block of North Market Street

City : Frederick

County : Frederick

State : Maryland

Agency : Frederick County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Shot by police during mental health crisis response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Frederick County deputy was flagged down in the 300 block of North Market Street regarding a man in mental health crisis. The man reportedly approached the deputy with a knife. The deputy fired a single shot, striking the man. He was transported to a trauma center in stable condition. The Frederick Police Department is investigating. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division declined to respond.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/deputy-uninjured-frederick-officer-involved-shooting/64749607
https://www.frederickcosheriff.com/post/fcso-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation
https://wjla.com/news/local/frederick-county-man-shoots-north-market-street-old-towne-tavern-weapon-knife-injuries-sheriff-city-police-downtown-weapon-fire-shots-officer-involved-hospital-stable-investigation-police
https://www.wfmd.com/2025/05/12/officer-involved-shooting-in-frederick-city-monday-night-under-investigation/

Mario Latrael Mason

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : Oklahoma County Detention Center

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma County Detention Center

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mario Mason, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Oklahoma County Detention Center during a welfare check around 5:37 p.m. on May 12, 2025. He was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead at 6:46 p.m. Mason had been held at the jail since May 2024 and was convicted in April 2025 of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Randy Mills during a dispute over a vehicle. He had accepted a life sentence and was awaiting transfer to state prison. The facility’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating. All deaths are treated as homicides until the medical examiner makes a ruling.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/mario-mason-dead-oklahoma-county-jail-death/64749339
https://news.yahoo.com/convicted-murderer-dies-being-found-121958548.html
https://okcfox.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-inmate-death-at-oklahoma-county-detention-center-on-monday

Rashaud Terrelle Johnson

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : 19900 block of East 56th Avenue

City : Aurora

County : Adams

State : Colorado

Agency : Aurora Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during trespassing call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 5/12/2025, Aurora police responded to a report of a man alleged to be trespassing and attempting to break into vehicles near East 56th Avenue and Himalaya Street. Police encountered 32-year-old Rashaud Terrelle Johnson. The officer allegedly attempted to use a Taser, and police state that Johnson may have responded by attacking. The officer opened fire, striking Johnson, who was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. It is unknown whether he had been armed. The incident is under investigation by a Critical Incident Review Team.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.auroragov.org/residents/public_safety/police/APD_news/a_p_d_news_may_2025/officer-_involved_shooting
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/aurora-shooting-police-private-airport-parking-lot-services-denver-international-airport/
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/suspect-aurora-officer-injured-in-police-shooting-at-private-park-and-ride-lot-that-serves-dia

Chad Kelly

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : Interstate 35

City : Osceola

County : Clarke

State : Iowa

Agency : Iowa State Patrol, Clarke County Sheriff's Office, Osceola Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 12, 2025, around 1:00 a.m., Iowa State Patrol attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 35 near Osceola. The driver, 45-year-old Chad Kelly of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of David Willey, 46, two days earlier in Trenton, Missouri. After stop sticks were deployed by local deputies and police, officers approached the disabled vehicle and found Kelly dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The case is being investigated by Iowa authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcci.com/article/missouri-homicide-suspect-chad-kelly-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-clarke-county-iowa-osceola-i35/64759591
https://www.kcrg.com/2025/05/14/man-suspected-homicide-missouri-dies-by-suicide-during-iowa-traffic-stop/
https://www.kttn.com/update-trenton-homicide-suspect-found-dead-following-iowa-traffic-stop/
https://www.kmzu.com/news/local_news/excelsior-springs-man-wanted-in-trenton-homicide-found-dead-in-iowa/article_76858ff6-115e-11ef-99bb-2b420d5a73a4.html
https://www.wgil.com/2025/05/14/missouri-homicide-suspect-dies-by-suicide-after-iowa-traffic-stop/

Utuva Alaelua

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : Native Alaskan

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : 300 block of Bragaw Street

City : Anchorage

County : Anchorage

State : Alaska

Agency : Anchorage Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Shot by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 12, 2025, at approximately 11:37 p.m., Anchorage Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a defective headlight near the 300 block of Bragaw Street. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer on the passenger side observed a firearm in the driver's lap. After verbal communication, the officer discharged their weapon, fatally striking the driver, identified by family members as 42-year-old Utuva Alaelua. It is unclear whether Alaelua touched the firearm before the shooting. The incident is under investigation by the Anchorage Police Department and the Office of Special Prosecutions.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/05/13/anchorage-police-scene-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/05/15/man-fatally-shot-anchorage-officer-involved-shooting-identified-by-family/
https://www.anchoragepolice.com/news/office-involved-shooting-300-block-of-bagraw

Callen Lines

Age :31

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility

City : Santee

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 31-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her cell at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility around 7:25 p.m. on May 12. She had been booked one day earlier on multiple theft-related charges. She was pronounced dead around 8:15 p.m. The Sheriff's Homicide Unit is investigating, and the Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sdsheriff.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3409/16
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/woman-dies-after-found-unresponsive-in-santee-jail-sdso/3825623/
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/woman-las-colinas-dies/509-e7f2b52a-9f3c-4580-90b7-8db9b8541955
https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2025/05/13/woman-dies-day-after-being-booked-into-custody-at-las-colinas/
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/woman-31-dies-while-in-custody-at-las-colinas-investigation-underway

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/11/2025

Location : 4000 block of West U.S. 287

City : Midlothian

County : Ellis

State : Texas

Agency : Mansfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 11, 2025, Mansfield Police officers identified a vehicle with a stolen license plate entering the city on FM 917. The vehicle, occupied by a driver and a front-seat passenger, fled from officers and entered U.S. 287 southbound. The vehicle continued to evade officers and entered the city of Midlothian. At approximately the 4000 block of West U.S. 287, the vehicle was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes before colliding with another vehicle. The driver was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene. The front-seat passenger was transported by CareFlite to Methodist Central Hospital in Dallas in critical condition. All occupants of the second vehicle were transported to Methodist Mansfield Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle was confirmed stolen from the city of Grand Prairie.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox4news.com/news/mansfield-stolen-car-chase-leads-vehicle-collision-1-dead

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2025/05/11/mansfield-police-chase-ends-after-driver-ejected-killed-passenger-critically-hurt/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/driver-stolen-car-killed-crash-220139137.html

Mitchell Bergeron

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/11/2025

Location : Florissant Police Department Jail

City : Florissant

County : St. Louis

State : Missouri

Agency : Florissant Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mitchell Bergeron, 35, of Hazelwood, was found unresponsive in a holding cell at the Florissant Police Department on May 11, 2025, around 6:00 a.m. He had been detained on a charge of fourth-degree assault. The St. Louis County Police Department is leading the investigation into his death. No further details have been released publicly.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/11/detainee-found-dead-florissant-jail/
https://hoodline.com/2025/05/investigation-underway-after-detainee-found-unresponsive-in-florissant-jail-cell-on-mother-s-day/
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/florissant-jail-death-detainee-identified/

Jessie Joe Raby

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/11/2025

Location : Walton County Jail

City : DeFuniak Springs

County : Walton

State : Florida

Agency : Walton County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Asphyxiation

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jessie Joe Raby, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Walton County Jail on May 11, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m. He was being held on two counts of second-degree murder for the October 2024 deaths of his mother and brother in Holmes County. Jail staff had observed Raby behaving normally during a routine check at 5:45 a.m. Fifteen minutes later, during breakfast service, he was found lying on his back. A nurse discovered foreign objects obstructing his airway, including a cloth, a sock, and pieces of toilet paper. Despite resuscitation efforts, Raby was pronounced dead at 6:37 a.m. The incident was captured on surveillance video. The District 1 Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting an autopsy, and preliminary findings suggest the death was self-inflicted.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://holmescounty.news/top-stories/2025/05/11/inmate-charged-in-2024-holmes-county-double-homicide-dies-at-walton-county-jail/
https://www.wjhg.com/2025/05/11/walton-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-inmate-death/
https://weartv.com/news/local/inmate-found-dead-in-walton-county-jail
https://news.yahoo.com/walton-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-210314257.html

Jesus Manuel Rodriguez

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/11/2025

Location : Imperial County Jail

City : El Centro

County : Imperial

State : California

Agency : Imperial County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 11, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Jesus Manuel Rodriguez, 19, of El Centro, was booked into the Imperial County Jail without bail. Later that day, he was found unresponsive in his cell and subsequently pronounced dead. Details regarding the circumstances of his death have not been publicly disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ivpressonline.com/news/crime-briefs-man-found-dead/article_12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/11/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Duchesne

County : Duchesne

State : Utah

Agency : Duchesne County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 11, 2025, a Duchesne County deputy responded to a domestic violence call in western Duchesne County. The woman reportedly opened the door holding a handgun, allegedly pointing it at the deputy. The deputy opened fire, striking her in the chest. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The Utah State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://gephardtdaily.com/local/duchesne-co-sheriff-deputy-shoots-kills-woman-who-pointed-gun-during-alleged-domestic-violence-response/

Patrick Kanonczyk

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/11/2025

Location : 1600 block of Treetop Drive

City : Erie

County : Erie

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Millcreek Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Millcreek Township Police responded to a disturbance at The Reserve at Millcreek apartment complex. Officers encountered 36-year-old Patrick Kanonczyk, who allegedly threw a hammer at police and wielded another weapon. Officers opened fire, killing him. A full investigation is underway by the Pennsylvania State Police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-identify-man-killed-millcreek-071951352.html 

Thomas Ricke

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/11/2025

Location : Elkhart County Correctional Complex

City : Elkhart

County : Elkhart

State : Indiana

Agency : Elkhart County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 7:00 a.m. on May 11, 2025, a detained individual was found unresponsive in the medical unit of the Elkhart County Correctional Complex. CPR was initiated by correctional staff, and emergency medical services were dispatched. The individual was pronounced dead on the scene by Concord medics. The Elkhart County Homicide Unit and the Elkhart County Coroner's Office are conducting an investigation. The person’s identity has not yet been released pending family notification.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wndu.com/2025/05/11/inmate-dies-elkhart-county-jail
https://wsbt.com/news/local/jail-death-inmate-unresponsive-ambulance-dead-homicide-unit-coroner-police-investigation-elkhart-county-indiana
https://www.953mnc.com/2025/05/11/inmate-found-dead-at-elkhart-county-corrections-complex
https://www.abc57.com/news/inmate-death-in-elkhart-county-sunday
https://www.goshennews.com/news/elkhart-county-jail-inmate-found-dead/article_ae92e5c2-0f0a-11ef-a991-23d66f3652fa.html

Timothy D. Vanbilliard

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/11/2025

Location : Weis Markets, 1500 block of North Cedar Crest Boulevard

City : South Whitehall Township

County : Lehigh

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : South Whitehall Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 11, 2025, South Whitehall Township Police responded to an incident at the Weis Markets grocery store located in the 1500 block of North Cedar Crest Boulevard. During the police response, 45-year-old Timothy D. Vanbilliard of Emmaus was involved in an undisclosed incident. He was transported to the emergency department at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 2:59 p.m.
An autopsy was conducted on May 13, 2025, by the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. The cause and manner of death are pending further investigation, including toxicology and microscopic studies. The incident is under joint investigation by the South Whitehall Township Police Department, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office, and the Coroner’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://6abc.com/post/man-dies-incident-involving-police-grocery-store-south-whitehall-twp-lehigh-county/16405567/
https://dailyvoice.com/pa/mount-wolf-manchester/police-incident-leaves-man-dead-in-pa-next-of-kin-sought-coroner/

Sharon Lee Watkins

Age :49

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Multnomah County Jail

City : Portland

County : Multnomah

State : Oregon

Agency : Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, a 49-year-old woman died in custody at the Multnomah County Jail in Portland, Oregon. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found unresponsive in her cell. The cause of death has not yet been determined. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is reviewing the incident, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave as per department policy. The woman's family has been notified, and further details are awaited.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/05/49-year-old-woman-dies-in-multnomah-county-custody.html

Xavier G. Valdovino-Torres

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Milwaukee's North Side

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Montgomery County Jail

City : Dayton

County : Montgomery

State : Ohio

Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, an individual was found dead in custody at the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio. The identity of the individual has not been disclosed, and the cause of death is under investigation. Jail staff have been placed on leave while an internal review is conducted into the circumstances surrounding the death. The incident is currently under investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and further details are awaited.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.daytondailynews.com/crime/jail-staff-on-leave-after-early-investigation-into-mans-death-in-montgomery-county-jail-custody/ENL3VOOJGNF57CI27DEJU67FCA/

Ricardo Ware

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : 8800 block of Yancey Place

City : Shreveport

County : Caddo Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Shreveport Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, Shreveport police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a home in the 8800 block of Yancey Place. Officers encountered 44-year-old Ricardo Ware, who had allegedly shot and killed 35-year-old Randall L. Jack, his brother-in-law, during a family dispute. When Ware exited the residence with a firearm, officers opened fire and killed him. The Louisiana State Police were assigned to investigate the officer-involved shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksla.com/2025/05/11/shreveport-police-investigating-shooting-yancey-place/
https://lincolnparishjournal.com/2025/05/12/lsp-detectives-investigating-shreveport-police-department-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.shreveportbossieradvocate.com/news/second-person-identified-by-coroner-in-shreveport-homicide-on-yancey-street/article_fdafc680-1833-4814-b325-4211cf4a93f3.html

Curtis Russell

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : East 790 Road and 3500 Road

City : Cushing

County : Lincoln

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Cushing Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/10/2025, around 1:30 a.m., Cushing police attempted a traffic stop when they noticed a firearm in the vehicle driven by Curtis Russell. Russell refused to provide identification and continued driving. Officers pursued him through Cushing and into Lincoln County. A deputy later located Russell at a rural property at East 790 Road and 3500 Road. Russell exited the vehicle, ordered the deputy to leave, and fired at him. The deputy retreated and called for backup. Russell continued shooting when Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other officers arrived. Troopers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-cushing-police-troopers-shoot-kill-chase-suspect/64726185
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-law-enforcement-speak-deadly-cushing-chase/64729820
https://www.koco.com/article/video-released-deadly-oklahoma-chase/64729300

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Adams County Detention Facility

City : Brighton

County : Adams

State : Colorado

Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/10/2025, an inmate at the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton, Colorado, was found unresponsive in his cell by deputies. The man had been booked into the facility the previous evening. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead. The Adams County Sheriff's Office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the deceased inmate has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/adams-county-jail-inmate-death-investigation/73-36b599bb-7592-4bcf-8953-79fef560a0fb

Brandon Davenport

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Yancey Place near Kingridge and Hyde Park

City : Shreveport

County : Caddo

State : Louisiana

Agency : Shreveport Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after allegedly shooting another individual

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Around 7:11 p.m., Shreveport Police responded to reports of a shooting at a family gathering on Yancey Place. Officers found 36-year-old Randall Jack shot in the head. The armed shooter reportedly emerged from the residence and was shot and killed by police. No officers were injured. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations is leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksla.com/2025/05/11/shreveport-police-investigating-shooting-yancey-place/
https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/louisiana-state-police-detectives-investigating-shreveport-police-department-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.facebook.com/LoveShreveportBossier/posts/1235101894890781/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Ship Canal Bridge

City : Seattle

County : King

State : Washington

Agency : Seattle Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Fall from height

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Seattle Police attempted to stop a driver early Saturday morning who was reportedly involved in a crash during a high-speed chase on Interstate 5. The pursuit ended on the Ship Canal Bridge, where the driver crashed the vehicle. He then exited the car and jumped off the bridge. Emergency responders located and recovered his body.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/news/seattle-driver-jumps-off-bridge-after-high-speed-chase
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-driver-dies-after-jumping-off-ship-canal-bridge-during-police-pursuit/
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/driver-jumps-to-death-from-ship-canal-bridge-following-crash-and-police-pursuit
https://komonews.com/news/local/driver-dies-after-jumping-from-ship-canal-bridge-in-seattle-police-chase-may-2025
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/driver-jumps-off-ship-canal-bridge-dies-after-crash-during-police-pursuit/

David Elliot Dickerson

Age :72

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Forsyth County Detention Center

City : Winston-Salem

County : Forsyth

State : North Carolina

Agency : Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, David Elliot Dickerson, a 72-year-old inmate at the Forsyth County Detention Center, was found unresponsive in his cell. Detention staff initiated CPR and other lifesaving measures; however, Dickerson was pronounced dead by emergency medical services. He had been arrested on May 7, 2025, on charges of statutory sex offense with a child by an adult and indecent liberties with a minor. In accordance with protocol, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has requested an independent investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc45.com/news/local/forsyth-county-detention-center-inmate-found-dead-truecrime-investigation-active-north-carolina
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/forsyth-county-detention-center-jail-inmate-found-dead/83-dc7bee98-690f-435d-8b89-4fc05f620d13

Cesar Villalpando

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : 21650 State Highway 18

City : Apple Valley

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died during arrest at Walgreens

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of an "unwanted person" at a Walgreens located at 21650 State Highway 18 in Apple Valley, California. Upon arrival, deputies found 32-year-old Cesar Villalpando inside a bathroom stall.
Villalpando appeared to be under the influence of drugs and was detained without incident. Medical personnel at the scene cleared him for booking. However, upon arrival at the High Desert Detention Center around 5:10 p.m., Villalpando was found unresponsive.
Deputies administered Narcan, and jail medical staff attempted life-saving measures. Villalpando was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division is conducting an investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-dies-in-custody-after-unwanted-person-call-at-southern-california-walgreens/
https://www.vvng.com/suspect-dies-in-custody-after-unwanted-person-call-at-apple-valley-walgreens/

Keon B. Carter

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Milwaukee's North Side

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Tony Underwood

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Highway 288

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Portia Tempest

Age :37

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility

City : Hernando

County : DeSoto

State : Mississippi

Agency : DeSoto County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2025, a 37-year-old female detainee at the DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility in Hernando, Mississippi, suffered a critical medical emergency while in a medical holding cell. She was later pronounced deceased. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been notified and is conducting an investigation into the incident. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/05/09/detainee-dies-hospital-after-medical-emergency-desoto-co-jail/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Adams County Detention Facility

City : Brighton

County : Adams

State : Colorado

Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2025, a male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton, Colorado. Despite life-saving efforts by jail staff and emergency responders, the inmate was pronounced dead at the scene. The Adams County Sheriff's Office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denverpost.com/2025/05/09/male-inmate-dies-in-adams-county-jail/

Willie T. Wills

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Alabama Highway 5 near mile marker 84

City : Brent

County : Bibb

State : Alabama

Agency : Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

Officer(s) : Brent Police Department

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On the night of May 9, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., 44-year-old Willie T. Wills of Moundville was fatally injured during a police pursuit in Bibb County, Alabama. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Wills was attempting to elude an officer from the Brent Police Department when his 2024 Dodge Hornet collided with an SUV on Alabama Highway 5 near mile marker 84, about two miles south of Brent. Wills was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. The SUV's driver sustained injuries and was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Two juvenile passengers in the SUV were also injured and taken to local hospitals for treatment. The incident remains under investigation by ALEA.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-law-enforcement-agency-moundville-man-dies-in-bibb-county-crash-after-police-pursuit-3-others-injured-44-year-old-willie-t-wills-dch-regional-medical-cente

James Richard Brown Jr.

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Saw Mill Run Boulevard & Warrington Avenue

City : Pittsburgh

County : Allegheny

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pittsburgh Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Julian Nunez-Aranzamandi

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Orange County Jail

City : Orlando

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orange County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Julian Nunez-Aranzamandi, 42, was found dead in Orange County Jail weeks after being arrested on charges of molesting two children between 2016 and 2019. Authorities had searched for him for over five years before his arrest on April 10, 2025. He had previously been deported and reentered the U.S. illegally. A judge denied him bond shortly before his death, calling him a threat to the community. Jail officials confirmed the death but did not disclose the cause.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county-jail-inmate-arrested-after-years-hiding-dies/KZ2S3WZRRZHZRMJODTFMYMYIXY/
https://news.yahoo.com/man-accused-touching-kids-inappropriately-035121054.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P0M8Mrz3LA

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Oklahoma City

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 9, 2025, a man was shot and killed by Oklahoma City police during a shootout. Officers attempted to apprehend the man during an overnight incident when he allegedly opened fire on them. Officers returned fire, killing him. No officers were injured. The man’s identity has not been released. An investigation is underway.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-killed-shootout-law-enforcement-230937060.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMKceA6nOhE

Jack Lagerwey

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : 4700 block of Ty Street

City : Kingman

County : Mohave

State : Arizona

Agency : Mohave County Sheriff's Office / Bullhead City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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 suspect, 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

SOURCE LINKS :

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