Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Anthony Hernandez
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/11/2024
Location : 2401 San Mateo Boulevard NE
City : Albuquerque
County : Bernalillo
State : New Mexico
Agency : Albuquerque Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Albuquerque PD shot and killed a man with a weapon at a gas station who was reportedly holding a child and waving a gun. Three bystanders were also shot and injured during the police shootout.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koat.com/article/multi-agency-task-force-investigating-shooting-by-officer/62875715

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/11/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Rio Rancho
County : Sandoval
State : New Mexico
Agency : Rio Rancho Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police responded to a call about a man threatening his family. Police escalated a standoff and he died from suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :

Terrence Wyatt
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/11/2024
Location : Delaware and Young Streets
City : North Tonawanda
County : Erie
State : New York
Agency : Hamburg Police Department, Tonawanda Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police chased a vehicle at high speed until it caused several crashes including killing a pedestrian.
SOURCE LINKS :

Ah Mee Kun
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 11/10/2024
Location : 4200 block of Avondale Drive
City : Fort Wayne
County : Allen
State : Indiana
Agency : Fort Wayne Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/10/2024, Fort Wayne Police Department officers responded to reports of multiple individuals walking along the 4200 block of Avondale Drive, allegedly armed and threatening to shoot. Upon arrival, officers encountered several individuals, including 16-year-old Ah Mee Kun, who was reportedly holding a firearm.
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Officers issued commands for Kun to drop the weapon. Kun allegedly did not comply with the orders. Officers opened fire, striking Kun multiple times.
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Kun was pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Coroner’s Office, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Indiana State Police, which is conducting an independent investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/06/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.1039waynefm.com/2024/11/11/83237/
https://www.wane.com/top-stories/coroner-identifies-person-shot-killed-by-fwpd-officer/
https://wowo.com/teen-killed-in-police-action-shooting-identified/
https://www.wboi.org/public-safety/2024-11-11/suspect-shot-by-fort-wayne-police-late-sunday
https://www.wane.com/top-stories/fwpd-at-scene-of-officer-involved-shooting/

Virginia Lee Morris
Age :38
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/10/2024
Location : 1015 SE Rolph Court
City : Waldport
County : Lincoln
State : Oregon
Agency : Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Deputy Benjamin Cloud
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Virginia Morris, a 38-year-old disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran, was fatally shot by Deputy Benjamin Cloud of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. She was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and fired shots from her home in Waldport, prompting a police response. Morris had expressed fears of being killed by law enforcement in prior social media posts following an unrelated incident involving trespassers. She may have been intoxicated and suffering from PTSD at the time. Law enforcement stated that she emerged from her home with a firearm before she was shot.
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Last update: November 22, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/11/waldport-oregon-police-shooting/
https://www.rightnoworegon.com/news/suspect-firing-rifle-in-waldport-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://kpic.com/news/local/man-shot-by-deputy-after-firing-rifle-in-lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-says

Jusias Pearsall
Age :14
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/10/2024
Location : Elmwood Avenue
City : Buffalo
County : Erie
State : New York
Agency : Buffalo Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 10, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., Buffalo police began pursuing a 14-year-old driving a stolen vehicle at high speed. The teenager fled from officers, ran a red light, and crashed into two other vehicles at Elmwood and Amherst Street. The driver was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Buffalo Police Department is investigating, with an independent review by the Attorney General's Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.audacy.com/wben/news/local/buffalo-police-investigate-a-deadly-crash-involving-a-teen

Henry Wymer
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/09/2024
Location : St. Mary’s Hospital
City : Grand Rapids
County : Kent
State : Michigan
Agency : Grand Rapids Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 8, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., the Grand Rapids Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man waving a "gun-shaped object" near Trinity Health Grand Rapids. Officers arrived at the scene and encountered 38-year-old Henry Wymer, who allegedly pointed the object at officers. In response, three officers discharged their firearms, fatally wounding Wymer. Chief Eric Winstrom indicated that Wymer had a known history of mental health issues, which were known to police. By the date of this update, police have not identified the object he was reportedly holding and it is unknown whether he was armed or not.
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The Michigan State Police are conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/10/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.woodtv.com/news/target-8/man-shot-and-killed-by-grpd-had-long-mental-health-history/
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/new-body-cam-video-of-gr-officer-involved-shooting-released
https://www.woodradio.iheart.com/featured/wood-radio-local-news/content/2024-11-13-police-identify-man-shot-by-officers-outside-trinity-health-grand-rapids/
https://wwmt.com/news/local/grand-rapids-officer-involved-shooting-suicide-cop-trinity-health-gun-man-shot-dead-jefferson-ave-maple-st
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/man-killed-after-pointing-apparent-gun-at-officer-near-trinity-health-in-grand-rapids

Heather Sullivan
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/09/2024
Location : 11700 block of Airport Road
City : Everett
County : Snohomish
State : Washington
Agency : Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At around 1 a.m. on November 9, 2024, a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a driver on Airport Road for a traffic violation. The driver fled, and although the deputy did not pursue, the individual quickly lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a roadside homeless encampment. Three individuals died at the scene, and two others were seriously injured. The three occupants of the vehicle were detained, but none required hospitalization. Investigators were still working to determine whether any arrests would be made. The crash occurred within Everett city limits, and the incident is being investigated by Everett Police. The victims were later identified as unhoused individuals living in the encampment.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 dead.
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Last update: November 22, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/police-driver-hit-killed-3-people-after-fleeing-everett-traffic-stop/
https://www.accidentdatacenter.com/us/washington/seattle-tacoma-wa/everett/11/09/2024/three-pedestrians-killed-and-two-injured-collision-airport-road

Nicholas Faix
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/09/2024
Location : 11700 block of Airport Road
City : Everett
County : Snohomish
State : Washington
Agency : Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At around 1 a.m. on November 9, 2024, a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a driver on Airport Road for a traffic violation. The driver fled, and although the deputy did not pursue, the individual quickly lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a roadside homeless encampment. Three individuals died at the scene, and two others were seriously injured. The three occupants of the vehicle were detained, but none required hospitalization. Investigators were still working to determine whether any arrests would be made. The crash occurred within Everett city limits, and the incident is being investigated by Everett Police. The victims were later identified as unhoused individuals living in the encampment.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 dead.
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Last update: November 22, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/police-driver-hit-killed-3-people-after-fleeing-everett-traffic-stop/
https://www.accidentdatacenter.com/us/washington/seattle-tacoma-wa/everett/11/09/2024/three-pedestrians-killed-and-two-injured-collision-airport-road

Jonathan T. Anderson
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/09/2024
Location : 11700 block of Airport Road
City : Everett
County : Snohomish
State : Washington
Agency : Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At around 1 a.m. on November 9, 2024, a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a driver on Airport Road for a traffic violation. The driver fled, and although the deputy did not pursue, the individual quickly lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a roadside homeless encampment. Three individuals died at the scene, and two others were seriously injured. The three occupants of the vehicle were detained, but none required hospitalization. Investigators were still working to determine whether any arrests would be made. The crash occurred within Everett city limits, and the incident is being investigated by Everett Police.
The victims were later identified as unhoused individuals living in the encampment.
TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 dead.
Last update: November 22, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/police-driver-hit-killed-3-people-after-fleeing-everett-traffic-stop/
https://www.accidentdatacenter.com/us/washington/seattle-tacoma-wa/everett/11/09/2024/three-pedestrians-killed-and-two-injured-collision-airport-road

Charles Franklin Edwards
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/09/2024
Location :
City : Eagle Lake
County : Polk
State : Florida
Agency : Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Deputy Sheriff Christopher Johnston
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/09/2024, Polk County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic violence call in Eagle Lake after a 61-year-old woman reported being attacked by her husband, Charles Franklin Edwards Jr. The victim's screams were reportedly audible during the 911 call. Upon arrival, Deputy Christopher Johnston entered the residence and observed Edwards striking the woman with a hammer. Johnston repeatedly commanded Edwards to drop the weapon, but Edwards ignored the orders.
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The deputy attempted to use a Taser on Edwards, who removed the probes and advanced toward Johnston while holding the hammer. Johnston fired multiple shots, striking Edwards. Edwards was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The woman sustained significant injuries but is expected to survive.
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Edwards, a father of three and former mechanic, had no publicly documented history of violence, though neighbors reported escalating tensions in the household. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has not released information about whether de-escalation tactics or alternative interventions were considered prior to deploying deadly force.
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The 10th Judicial Circuit's Officer Involved Deadly Incident Task Force is investigating the shooting, with an internal review being conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The findings will be forwarded to the 10th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office for further review. Body camera footage, if available, has not been released.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last update: November 22, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.polksheriff.org/news-investigations/2024/11/09/oidi-task-force-investigates-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting-in-eagle-lake
https://www.fox13news.com/news/man-who-violently-beat-wife-hammer-shot-killed-polk-county-deputy-pcso
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/11/09/man-with-hammer-charged-at-polk-deputy-who-fatally-shot-him-sheriffs-office-says/

Mychel Stowers
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/09/2024
Location : Bay Street and Watson Avenue
City : Saint Paul
County : Ramsey
State : Minnesota
Agency : Saint Paul Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 9, 2024, Saint Paul police officers responded to a tip about Mychel Stowers' location after he was accused of participating in the homicide of his pregnant ex-wife, a crime that occurred the previous month. Officers located Stowers riding a bicycle in the West Seventh neighborhood. Police allege that he approached them with a firearm, prompting officers to shoot and kill him. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 dead
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/st-paul-police-shooting-west-seventh-neighborhood/
https://www.startribune.com/saint-paul-police-shooting/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/09/saint-paul-police-involved-in-shooting-death

Kenneth R. Williams
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/09/2024
Location : QuikTrip at 8733 East 63rd Street
City : Raytown
County : Jackson
State : Missouri
Agency : Raytown Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during altercation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Raytown police were dispatched to a QuikTrip after a dispute between Kenneth R. Williams and a security guard. Authorities allege Williams threatened to have explosives and firearms in his vehicle, which was parked at the station. When officers arrived, Williams had already left but returned shortly after. Despite verbal commands to stop, he reportedly entered his vehicle. The situation escalated, and police shot and killed him. Later, the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that explosives were recovered from his vehicle. Investigators have not yet disclosed details of the confrontation or why the situation escalated to a deadly use of force.
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Last update: November 22, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295298029.html
https://www.kctv5.com/news/local/incident-investigated-by-mshp-raytown-police-kill-suspect-after-incident-at-quiktrip/article_7f5fbb22-4050-11ee-8a8e-8752ef51a35a.html
https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/11/raytown-police-shoot-kill-suspect.html
https://www.greatergc.com/2024/11/09/raytown-police-fatal-shooting-suspect-quiktrip/

Joshua Gallimore
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/09/2024
Location : 3800 block of Stanley Road
City : Christiansburg
County : Montgomery
State : Virginia
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 9, 2024, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of arson at a residence in the 3800 block of Stanley Road. Upon arrival, they saw Joshua Gallimore, who allegedly set the house on fire and fled into nearby woods. During the pursuit, Gallimore brandished a chainsaw, threatened officers while claiming to have a firearm, and was subsequently shot and killed during the confrontation. No deputies were injured. The Virginia State Police is now handling the investigation into the incident.
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Last update: November 22, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/11/10/man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-after-allegedly-brandishing-chainsaw/
https://radfordnewsjournal.com/man-killed-after-brandishing-chainsaw/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : 11500 block of North Cherry Street
City : Northland
County : Clay
State : Missouri
Agency : Kansas City Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Fire
Event : Killed by unknown method during SWAT standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kansas City Police Department responded to a welfare check on a man reportedly in a mental health crisis. Allegedly armed and locked in his home, the individual was the subject of a standoff that escalated when SWAT was called to the scene. During the standoff, the home caught fire, and the individual died. It is unclear if the individual set the fire or if it was a result of police actions. The incident is under investigation.
Last update: 11/22/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295224524.html
https://www.kctv5.com/2024/11/08/kcpd-kcfd-searching-house-fire-debris-after-standoff-northland/

John Brown
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Pit Road
City : Gardnerville Ranchos
County : Douglas
State : Nevada
Agency : Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were alerted by a woman who reported that her son, John Brown, had assaulted her, threatened her with a gun, and stole a nearby vehicle. Police escalated a pursuit, which ended when deputies shot and killed him. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation into the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.mynews4.com/news/local/suspect-dead-deputy-hurt-after-shooting-in-douglas-county
https://www.recordcourier.com/news/2024/nov/08/suspect-dead-in-ranchos-officer-involved-shooting/
https://sheriff.douglascountynv.gov

Donna Chimeno
Age :60
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Nelson Road at Plantation Drive
City : Lake Charles
County : Calcasieu
State : Louisiana
Agency : Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 8, 2024, Donna Chimeno, a 60-year-old woman, was killed in a crash involving an off-duty deputy from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. The deputy, driving an unmarked vehicle, was involved in a multi-vehicle incident on Nelson Road. The collision began when Chimeno’s car was struck from behind by a Jeep Cherokee, which caused her vehicle to cross the centerline and be hit head-on by a delivery van. The authorities have not disclosed whether the deputy was directly involved in the crash but are investigating the incident further. No injuries were reported from the other vehicles involved, and toxicology tests have been performed on all involved drivers.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kplctv.com/2024/11/09/off-duty-calcasieu-parish-deputy-involved-deadly-crash/
https://www.americanpress.com/2024/11/09/lc-woman-killed-in-three-vehicle-crash-involving-off-duty-deputy/

Ricky Shannon
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Sassafras Terrace at 330 E Main Street
City : Mount Joy
County : Lancaster
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Ricky Shannon shot and killed one individual at a Lancaster County residence, then shot several others, leading to three fatalities in total. He fled in a truck, taking a 19-year-old woman. Police pursued him over 40 miles through two counties. He reportedly shot at police during the pursuit, leading to an exchange of gunfire, after which Shannon was shot and killed by state troopers. The woman was found dead in the truck. Investigations are ongoing, led by the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Ricky Shannon, age 22, was involved in a violent incident where he killed at least one person and wounded two others before fleeing with a 19-year-old woman. Police pursued him over 40 miles, during which Shannon shot at officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The chase ended when Shannon was fatally shot by law enforcement. The investigation is being handled by the Pennsylvania State Police, and the officers involved are yet to be named or cleared. Only one case is listed here because the prior cases occurred before officers became involved.
SOURCE LINKS :

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Stateline Road
City : Southaven
County : DeSoto
State : Mississippi
Agency : Southaven Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 8, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Southaven Police Department officers responded to a disturbance involving reports of gunfire at the North Creek Apartments in Southaven, Mississippi. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle associated with the incident. As officers approached, the driver struck a police squad car and fled westbound on Stateline Road.
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Officers pursued the fleeing driver, who drove erratically during the chase. The fleeing vehicle struck another police car, veered off the roadway, and crashed into a wooded area. The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the individual has not been disclosed.
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The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the chase and crash.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Driver)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/stateline-road-in-southaven-closed-due-to-police-investigation/522-c9c6046d-4b1b-4d0e-9142-75ba7191f758
https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-news/suspect-dead-after-pursuit-crash-following-disturbance/
https://wreg.com/news/mid-south/investigation-underway-at-southaven-apartment-complex/

Destinii Hope
Age :0.3
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Larkspur Lane
City : Independence
County : Jackson
State : Missouri
Agency : Independence Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Bystander killed by police shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 7, 2024, 3-month-old Destinii Hope and her mother Maria Pike, was killed by Independence police officers during a response to a mental health crisis. Authorities claim Pike posed a threat, stating that she was holding a knife during the encounter. Her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, was also killed in the incident. The case is under investigation, and the exact number of shots fired or the officer responsible has not yet been disclosed.
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Mitchell Holder, Maria's boyfriend and the baby’s father, recounted the traumatic events. He described the police entering their apartment and an officer firing a weapon, killing both Maria and Destinii. Holder claimed he did not personally see Maria holding a knife, as police allege. He is deeply traumatized and expressed deep grief and demanded accountability for what he described as an unjust act by the officer.
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Maria’s twin sister, Nina Book, shared emotional memories of Maria, highlighting her love for children and resilience despite postpartum struggles. Nina criticized the police’s actions, alleging that their lack of compassion led to the deaths, and revealed her belief that the baby was shot first. She mourned the loss of her sister and niece, recounting her last conversation with Maria, who had expressed joy about her new baby and a determination to provide a better life for her. Nina traveled to Missouri for the funeral and to visit the site of the tragedy, describing her anguish and the close bond she shared with Maria. Both family members continue to call for justice and accountability as the investigation, led by Blue Springs Police Department, remains ongoing. Maria and her twin sister were immigrants from Russia.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead.
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Update: 11/23/2024 --The Independence Police Department has released few details, with the police chief confirming the deaths but refusing to clarify whether officers contributed to the child's death. Three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation. Information regarding the events and the investigation remains limited.
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INVESTIGATION: The investigation into the fatal shooting involving Maria Pike and her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, on November 13, 2024, in Independence, Missouri, is being led by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. The incident is also under review by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-missouri-shooting-larkspur-lane/62843985
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295217139.html
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-baby-destinys-funeral-costs
https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/11/independence-vigil-honors-mom-baby-girl-killed-in-police-shooting.html
https://www.hamiltoncountycoc.com/blog/2024/11/15/maria-pike-domestic-dispute-shooting
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BWC video released:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImB6Hz8i1jg

Maria Pike
Age :34
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Independence
County : Jackson
State : Missouri
Agency : Independence Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 7, 2024, Maria Pike, 34, was killed by Independence police officers during a response to a mental health crisis. Authorities claim Pike posed a threat, stating that she was holding a knife during the encounter. Family members and witnesses, however, dispute this narrative. Her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, was also killed in the incident. The case is under investigation, and the exact number of shots fired or the officer responsible has not yet been disclosed.
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Mitchell Holder, Maria's boyfriend and the baby’s father, recounted the traumatic events. He described the police entering their apartment and an officer firing a weapon, killing both Maria and Destinii. Holder claimed he did NOT see Maria holding a knife, as police allege. He is deeply traumatized and expressed deep grief and demanded accountability for what he described as an unjust act by the officer.
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Maria’s twin sister, Nina Book, shared emotional memories of Maria, highlighting her love for children and resilience despite postpartum struggles. Nina criticized the police’s actions, alleging that their lack of compassion led to the deaths, and revealed her belief that the baby was shot first. She mourned the loss of her sister and niece, recounting her last conversation with Maria, who had expressed joy about her new baby and a determination to provide a better life for her. Nina traveled to Missouri for the funeral and to visit the site of the tragedy, describing her anguish and the close bond she shared with Maria. Both family members continue to call for justice and accountability as the investigation, led by Blue Springs Police Department, remains ongoing. Maria and her twin sister were immigrants from Russia.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead.
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Update: 11/23/2024 --The Independence Police Department has released few details, with the police chief confirming the deaths but refusing to clarify whether officers contributed to the child's death. Three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation. Information regarding the events and the investigation remains limited.
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INVESTIGATION: The investigation into the fatal shooting involving Maria Pike and her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, on November 13, 2024, in Independence, Missouri, is being led by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. The incident is also under review by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-missouri-shooting-larkspur-lane/62843985
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295217139.html
https://www.kctv5.com/2024/11/08/police-woman-child-die-apartment-complex-shooting-officer-administrative-leave/
https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/11/independence-vigil-honors-mom-baby-girl-killed-in-police-shooting.html
https://www.hamiltoncountycoc.com/blog/2024/11/15/maria-pike-domestic-dispute-shootinghttps://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/investigations/unlike-previous-police-shootings-information-slow-to-be-released-in-death-of-independence-baby-mother#google_vignette
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Family Statements:
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/father-recounts-police-shooting-inside-independence-apartment-that-killed-baby-mother
https://fox4kc.com/news/you-couldnt-have-compassion-and-patience-sister-of-woman-killed-in-independence-police-shooting-shares-story/

Dante Jariah Lewis
Age :11
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Flamingo Road and Pecos Road intersection
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas metropolitan Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Two child bystanders killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas police began pursuing a reckless driver after observing a stolen Lexus involved in a hit-and-run. Officers escalated the chase, during which the driver crashed into a Mitsubishi Outlander. This collision led to the deaths of two children, 11-year-old Dante Lewis and 6-year-old Taliyah Lewis, who were passengers in the Outlander. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged. The pursuit and crash remain under investigation by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 children killed, 2 children injured.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2024/nov/12/driver-charged-with-hit-and-run-in-crash-that-kill/
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/11/14/nikki-no-las-vegas-police-initiated-traffic-stop-before-deadly-flamingo-pecos-crash/

Taliyah Corayma Lewis
Age :6
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Flamingo Road and Pecos Road intersection
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Two child bystanders killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas police began pursuing a reckless driver after observing a stolen Lexus involved in a hit-and-run. Officers escalated the chase, during which the driver crashed into a Mitsubishi Outlander. This collision led to the deaths of two children, 11-year-old Dante Lewis and 6-year-old Taliyah Lewis, who were passengers in the Outlander. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged. The pursuit and crash remain under investigation by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 children killed, 2 children injured.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2024/nov/12/driver-charged-with-hit-and-run-in-crash-that-kill/
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/11/14/nikki-no-las-vegas-police-initiated-traffic-stop-before-deadly-flamingo-pecos-crash/

Bryce Larson
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Spokane County Jail, 1100 W Mallon Avenue
City : Spokane
County : Spokane
State : Washington
Agency :
Officer(s) :
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 8, 2024, Bryce Larson, a 36-year-old detained at Spokane County Jail, was found unresponsive in his cell around 4 p.m., shortly after returning from a court hearing. Larson had been held at the facility on charges related to theft and resisting arrest. He was pronounced dead in his cell. The Spokane County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
SOURCE LINKS :

Zachary Labrie
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : MAA Canyon Creek at 9501 Ranch Rd 620 N
City : Austin
County : Travis
State : Texas
Agency : Austin Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Austin PD escalated a high-speed chase against Zachary Labrie, 27, for driving away from a traffic stop on November 7, 2024. After allegedly driving recklessly through Austin's streets, Labrie entered an apartment complex, carjacked a vehicle, and was confronted by officers. At around 8:47 a.m., Labrie pointed a handgun at officers. Police shot and killed him. This incident is under investigation by the APD Special Investigations Unit and the Travis County District Attorney's Office, with administrative oversight from the Office of Police Oversight.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.austintexas.gov/news/apd-continues-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-9501-n-fm-620
https://hoodline.com/2024/11/austin-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-fatally-shot-after-escalating-crime-spree

Kevin Steinfeldt
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : The Federal House Inn at 27 NH-25
City : Plymouth
County : Grafton
State : New Hampshire
Agency : New Hampshire State Police Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 7, 2024, New Hampshire State Police, including the Crisis Negotiation Team and SWAT, responded to a disturbance at The Federal House Inn in Plymouth. Upon arrival, they reportedly heard gunshots. Officers confronted Kevin Steinfeldt, 58, who was fatally shot during the standoff. The Attorney General's Office is investigating the incident, and the exact cause of death remains pending autopsy results.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/latest-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-plymouth-new-hampshire
https://www.necn.com/news/local/police-shoot-and-kill-man-following-standoff-at-nh-bed-and-breakfast/3382839/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-235100619.html

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Hickory Hill and Knight Arnold
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Memphis Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Memphis police began pursuing a vehicle after observing unspecified “criminal activity.” The chase escalated to high speeds and ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with three other cars and a pole. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, a passenger in the vehicle, and a female bystander in another car were all killed. Additionally, six other people, including an officer, were injured and taken to the hospital. The police did not disclose the exact reason for initiating the chase.
TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
3 dead, 6 injured
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/11/08/2-dead-6-injured-including-officer-after-police-chase-turned-crash-mpd-says/
https://www.wreg.com/news/local-news/3-dead-6-injured-including-officer-in-memphis-chase/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Hickory Hill and Knight Arnold
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Memphis Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Memphis police began pursuing a vehicle after observing unspecified “criminal activity.” The chase escalated to high speeds and ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with three other cars and a pole. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, a passenger in the vehicle, and a female bystander in another car were all killed. Additionally, six other people, including an officer, were injured and taken to the hospital. The police did not disclose the exact reason for initiating the chase.
TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
3 dead, 6 injured.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/11/08/2-dead-6-injured-including-officer-after-police-chase-turned-crash-mpd-says/
https://www.wreg.com/news/local-news/3-dead-6-injured-including-officer-in-memphis-chase/

Albert Jose Rodriguez, Jr.
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : West 7th Street
City : San Bernardino
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Bernardino Sheriff's deputies stopped Albert Jose Rodriguez Jr. for multiple traffic violations. As officers attempted to arrest him, Rodriguez drove away in his vehicle and an officer became trapped. Rodriguez allegedly reached for a concealed firearm. The officer shot him. Rodriguez was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. One officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is under investigation by the San Bernardino Police Department and the District Attorney's Office.
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Investigation: The San Bernardino Police Department is handling the investigation, with oversight by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
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Last update: 11/27/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newsminimalist.com/articles/san-bernardino-officer-fatally-shoots-armed-driver-during-traffic-stop-a31d58a3
https://inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=76146

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Hickory Hill and Knight Arnold
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Memphis Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Memphis police began pursuing a vehicle after observing unspecified “criminal activity.” The chase escalated to high speeds and ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with three other cars and a pole. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, a passenger in the vehicle, and a female bystander in another car were all killed. Additionally, six other people, including an officer, were injured and taken to the hospital. The police did not disclose the exact reason for initiating the chase.
TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
3 dead, 6 injured
SOURCE LINKS :

Corey Robert Drake
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Foard Road
City : Holliday
County : Archer
State : Texas
Agency : Archer County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after double homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 7, 2024, police responded to reports of gunfire at a home on Foard Road in Holliday, Texas, where Corey Robert Drake allegedly shot and killed his grandparents. When officers arrived, Drake opened fire on them, prompting a response. After a standoff, he locked himself in a barn. The situation escalated, and officers used drones, armored vehicles, and gas to attempt to subdue him. At 10:15 p.m., Drake was fatally shot after raising a rifle toward officers. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/crime/suspect-victims-identified-in-hours-long-holliday-standoff/
https://www.channel2now.com/news/suspect-grandparents-dead-in-holliday-standoff-shooting/

Bo William Aurell
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Haltom
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bo William Aurell was arrested for restraining and sexually abusing a child. He was out on bond when police arrived with a new warrant. He locked himself in and SWAT escalated a standoff and shootout during which he died. Autopsy showed that he died from his own bullet during the police shootout.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article295314949.html

William Schultz
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/07/2024
Location : Marion County Jail
City : Indianapolis
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Overdose
Event : Died from overdose in police custody
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Samuel L. Grill was arrested by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police after attempting to swallow drugs during his arrest, a move likely intended to avoid detection by law enforcement. However, after his arrest, Grill died from a drug overdose while in police custody. It's unclear why he was not immediately provided medical attention, especially given the knowledge that he had ingested drugs. Authorities did not provide details about his condition during detention, and it is believed that he did not receive medical care at the jail.The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is under scrutiny, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office is handling the investigation.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/suspect-dies-in-impd-custody-after-swallowing-drugs-during-arrest/

Cassie Miller
Age :25
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Howard Road
City : Jacksboro
County : Campbell
State : Tennessee
Agency : Campbell County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Campbell County escalated a chase that ended when Cassie Miller crashed her vehicle after fleeing from deputies attempting a traffic stop. The chase began around 1:20 p.m. in the Valley View area. Miller drove the vehicle off the road on Howard Road, hitting a tree. She died at the scene, and the 55-year-old male passenger sustained injuries but was not charged. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/campbell-county/Police-chase-ends-with-fatal-crash-in-Campbell-County-Wednesday-afternoon-THP-says/51-163ab96c-7b6a-4333-8e38-6fefb0860542
https://www.newstalk987.com/tag/cassie-miller

Rafael Crespo
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Omaha
County : Douglas
State : Nebraska
Agency : Omaha Police Department
Officer(s) : Pablo Jimenez, Noah Zendejas
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2024, Omaha police responded to a domestic disturbance call involving Rafael Crespo and a woman. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the two individuals hiding inside a closet. Despite attempts to negotiate, the situation escalated when Crespo fired additional shots, prompting officers Pablo Jimenez and Noah Zendejas to fire shots at him. However, Crespo allegedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both officers were interviewed voluntarily and the case is under investigation. This incident is being reviewed by a grand jury.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.challenge-malin.fr/2024/11/10/39438/as09EUs15RN01C.html
https://kwachasense.com/2024/11/12/rafael-crespo-dies-in-fatal-omaha-shooting-involving-officers/

Jacob Austin Hikes
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Van Dorn and Elizabeth Streets
City : Jackson
County : Jackson
State : Michigan
Agency : Jackson Police Department
Officer(s) : Sgt. Wesley Stanton, others
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Jackson County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence incident in Lenawee County, where 31-year-old Jacob Austin Hikes allegedly shot his brother. Police tracked Hikes to Jackson, Michigan, and located his maroon-colored van on the 1000 block of Cooper Street.
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Officers escalated a high-speed chase during which Hikes allegedly discarded pipe bombs from his vehicle. Six pipe bombs were later recovered from his van. Hikes reportedly fired multiple gunshots at pursuing officers, striking several homes and vehicles. At approximately 5:41 p.m., Jackson Police Sergeant Wesley Stanton was shot in the arm at the intersection of Van Dorn and Elizabeth Streets. Police returned fire, striking Hikes. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Stanton was treated and released.
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A subsequent search of Hikes' residence in Franklin Township, Lenawee County, revealed more pipe bombs and other weapons.
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The Michigan State Police are conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/10/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wlns.com/news/suspect-identified-in-jackson-police-shooting/
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/jackson-hillsdale/jackson-officials-expected-to-provide-new-details-in-deadly-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.wkhm.com/2024/11/13/officer-involved-shooting-suspect-identified/
https://www.wlns.com/jackson/officials-to-talk-about-deadly-police-shooting-chase-in-jackson/
https://www.michigannewssource.com/2024/11/video-dash-cam-video-shows-deadly-police-chase-in-jackson-pipe-bombs-being-pitched-from-vehicle/

Donetta Sanders
Age :42
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Dougherty County Jail
City : Albany
County : Dougherty
State : Georgia
Agency : Dougherty County Sheriff's Office (DCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2024, 42-year-old Donetta Sanders was found dead at the Dougherty County Jail in Albany, Georgia. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently under investigation. The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation, and findings will be reviewed by the Dougherty County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.walb.com/video/2024/11/06/inmate-found-dead-dougherty-county-jail/

Donovan Joyner
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Bowling Green
County : Warren
State : Kentucky
Agency : Bowling Green Police Department, CIRT
Officer(s) : 2 unnamed officers
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 6, 2024, two officers from Bowling Green PD responded to a mental health crisis call. During the interaction, the individual became combative and managed to take a weapon from one officer. The individual fired the weapon at the officers, prompting them to return fire. The individual was struck and sustained life-threatening injuries. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbko.com/2024/11/06/2-bgpd-officers-shot-receiving-treatment-per-police/

Charles Nara
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Woodview Terrace, Apartments
City : Uniontown
County : Fayette
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : 2 civilians killed by unknown mechanism under SWAT duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Charles Nara was wanted by police for child sexual abuse. He was reportedly locked in an apartment building and sent a child out with a note informing them that he had guns and a lot of gasoline in the apartment. Pennsylvania State police arrived and brought SERT. Loud noise was heard coming from the apartment. Please put out the fire and found Charles Nero and Megan Kulenovic dead inside. They both died during the SERT siege by unknown mechanism.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/uniontown-fayette-county-apartment-barricade-situation/

Megan Kulenovic
Age :27
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 11/06/2024
Location : Woodview Terrace, Apartments
City : Uniontown
County : Fayette
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : 2 civilians killed by unknown mechanism under SWAT duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Charles Nara was wanted by police for child sexual abuse. He was reportedly locked in an apartment building and sent a child out with a note informing them that he had guns and a lot of gasoline in the apartment. Pennsylvania State police arrived and brought SERT. Loud noise was heard coming from the apartment. Please put out the fire and found Charles Nero and Megan Kulenovic dead inside. They both died during the SERT siege by unknown mechanism.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/uniontown-fayette-county-apartment-barricade-situation/