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Aaron Joseph Lowry

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/16/2025

Location : Interstate 85 South at Exit 44 ramp

City : Greenville

County : Greenville

State : South Carolina

Agency : Greenville County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputies from the Greenville County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a Honda Accord near Anderson Road and White Horse Road at approximately 1:45 a.m. The driver did not stop, and police escalated a chase. The pursuit was canceled near White Horse Road and Interstate 85. Shortly after, deputies were alerted to a fiery crash on I-85 South at Exit 44. The vehicle had veered off the left side of the road while merging and struck a concrete barrier wall, igniting in flames. Aaron Joseph Lowry, 18, of Anderson, was pronounced dead at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wyff4.com/article/2-dead-chase-crash-greenville-south-carolina-victims/64208667
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/03/16/coroner-investigating-fiery-crash-greenville-county

Cody Isaiah Russell

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/16/2025

Location : Interstate 85 South at Exit 44 ramp

City : Greenville

County : Greenville

State : South Carolina

Agency : Greenville County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed in police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 1:45 a.m., deputies from the Greenville County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a Honda Accord near Anderson Road and White Horse Road. The driver did not stop, and police escalated a chase. The pursuit was canceled near White Horse Road and Interstate 85. Shortly afterward, authorities were alerted to a fiery crash on I-85 South at Exit 44. The vehicle had veered off the left side of the road while merging and struck a concrete barrier wall, igniting in flames. Cody Isaiah Russell, 20, of Easley, was in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. There were 2 fatalities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wyff4.com/article/2-dead-chase-crash-greenville-south-carolina-victims/64208667
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/03/16/coroner-investigating-fiery-crash-greenville-county

Shawn Antonio Ware

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/16/2025

Location : 600 block of Hazen Street

City : Ravenna

County : Portage

State : Ohio

Agency : Ravenna Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Ravenna Police Department officers responded to a report of a man with a gun sleeping on the floor of an apartment in the 600 block of Hazen Street. Upon arrival, officers observed 48-year-old Shawn Ware lying on the floor with a firearm in his waistband. Officers retreated and issued verbal commands for Ware to drop the weapon. Moments later, Ware exited the apartment using another man as a human shield. The hostage broke free, after which Ware pointed his weapon at officers. Police opened fire and killed him. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/03/16/ravenna-police-fatally-shoot-suspect-who-allegedly-used-another-person-human-shield/
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/ravenna-police-kill-suspect-who-allegedly-used-another-person-as-a-human-shield
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/portage-county/ravenna-police-suspect-fatally-shot-officers-human-shield-pointing-gun-police-hazen-ave/95-c4891ca3-18ee-4d2d-9a92-80a2f34e87e0

Brett George

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/16/2025

Location : Intersection of Knik Goose Bay Road and Settlers Bay Drive

City : Wasilla

County : Matanuska-Susitna Borough

State : Alaska

Agency : Wasilla Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police following domestic disturbance and pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 10:06 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance involving a weapon at a residence in the Settlers Bay area of Wasilla. The man, identified as 34-year-old Brett George, allegedly threatened two adult family members with a weapon. As law enforcement officers from the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, and Wasilla Police Department responded, the family members were able to escape the residence and leave the area. George then donned body armor and an assault rifle, and left the residence in a vehicle. A Wasilla police officer initiated a traffic stop on George's vehicle a short distance away, but George fled, leading to a pursuit. At the intersection of Knik Goose Bay Road and Settlers Bay Drive, George exited his vehicle and fired the assault rifle at the marked Wasilla police car. The Wasilla police officer returned fire, striking George, who was declared deceased at the scene. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility, and the incident will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://alaskapublic.org/news/public-safety/2025-03-17/wasilla-police-fatally-shoot-man-after-he-fired-assault-rifle-at-officers-vehicle-troopers-say
2. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2025/03/17/wasilla-police-officer-kills-man-who-fired-on-him-troopers-say/
3. https://dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov/Home/DisplayIncident?incidentNumber=AK25024377

Christopher Lucrisia

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/16/2025

Location : 18-1300 block of Ihope Road

City : Mountain View

County : Hawaii

State : Hawaii

Agency : Hawaii Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police following home invasion and manhunt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Hawaii Police Department officers responded to a reported home invasion in the 18-1300 block of Ihope Road in Mountain View. Christopher Lucrisia had allegedly entered the residence, threatened the occupants, and stolen keys to a vehicle parked outside.Lucrisia, who was armed with a rifle and a pistol, hid in the stolen vehicle on the property. As detectives and members of the Specialized Response Team (SRT) arrived, Lucrisia began firing at them. One officer returned fire. After a period of attempted negotiations and no response from Lucrisia, officers deployed a drone and observed him unresponsive in the vehicle's rear seat. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene. This incident concluded a nearly three-day manhunt that began after Lucrisia allegedly shot and injured a police officer on March 14, 2025.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/alleged-shooter-christopher-lucrisia-dead-after-almost-three-day-manhunt/
https://bigislandnow.com/2025/03/16/update-suspect-in-manhunt-killed-in-shootout-with-police-in-mountain-view/

Gregory Thompson

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/16/2025

Location : Private residence

City : Clayton

County : Concordia

State : Louisiana

Agency : Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Gregory Thompson, 60, was believed to be involved in the disappearance and death of Bernadine Rogers, 60, who was reported missing on 03/03/2025 in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Her body was discovered on 03/06/2025. Authorities identified Thompson as a suspect due to his relationship with Rogers and conflicting statements about their association. After the discovery of Rogers' body, he ceased communication with law enforcement. On 03/16/2025, Concordia Parish deputies, narcotics task force agents, and Vidalia police officers arrived at Thompson’s residence in Clayton, Louisiana, to execute an arrest warrant. As officers attempted entry, Thompson shot himself. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wafb.com/2025/03/18/murder-suspect-shoots-kills-self-law-enforcement-attempts-arrest-him-deputies-say/
https://www.wbrz.com/news/wilkinson-murder-suspect-commits-suicide-before-arrest
https://www.yahoo.com/news/suspect-death-mississippi-woman-dies-180717859.html

David Alvardo

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/16/2025

Location : 200 block of Birchwood Drive

City : San Antonio

County : Bexar

State : Texas

Agency : San Antonio Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/16/2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a San Antonio police officer conducted a traffic stop on Loop 410. The driver, Albert Lee, 43, exited the vehicle from the passenger side and fled on foot, jumping fences and running through alleys. During the chase, Lee allegedly pulled a knife. Police fired a Taser, but it was ineffective. Officers opened fire, killing him. A five-inch knife was recovered at the scene, and a firearm was found in Lee's vehicle. Lee had been on parole.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/03/19/me-identifies-man-shot-killed-by-sapd-officer-after-allegedly-pulling-knife-during-traffic-stop/
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-police-officer-involved-shooting-20225058.php

Jayden Michael Arthurs

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/15/2025

Location : 5th Avenue

City : Huntington

County : Cabell

State : West Virginia

Agency : West Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police attempted to stop a vehicle traveling eastbound on 5th Avenue. The driver refused to stop, and police chased him through multiple streets. The chase ended when police opened fire into the vehicle, striking and killing the male driver. The West Virginia State Police and Cabell County Prosecutor's Office are conducting an independent investigation. The driver's identity has not yet been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsaz.com/2025/03/16/one-dead-after-pursuit-leads-shots-fired/

Pedro Garcia

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/15/2025

Location : 700 block of West Orangethorpe Avenue

City : Fullerton

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Fullerton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 15, 2025, Fullerton Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 700 block of West Orangethorpe Avenue. A 19-year-old male was reported to be threatening a family member with a knife. When officers arrived, the male held an object later determined to be a pellet gun. Police opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/post/19-year-old-shot-killed-police-fullerton-allegedly-threatening-father-knife-authorities-say/16032588/

James Combs

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/15/2025

Location : Highway 101 near Ralph Lane

City : Prunedale

County : Monterey

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol (CHP)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : KILLED BY POLICE DURING TRAFFIC STOP

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 15, 2025, at approximately 7:07 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers responded to a single-vehicle accident on Highway 101 near Ralph Lane in Prunedale. The driver, 42-year-old James Combs of Salinas, had crashed his car into a guardrail. Upon arrival, a CHP officer encountered Combs, who allegedly produced a pocket knife with a 4-inch blade. Police shot and killed him. The Monterey County District Attorney's Office is investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksbw.com/article/chp-officer-deadly-shooting-armed-salinas-man/64213004 

Geoffroy Rafael Gournet

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/15/2025

Location : North Broadway and Tribe Lane

City : Wind Gap Borough

County : Northampton

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Forks Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 15, 2025, at approximately 7:31 p.m., Forks Township Police officers pursued a 2016 Kia driven by a 65-year-old male from Easton, Pennsylvania. The pursuit ended near North Broadway and Tribe Lane in Wind Gap Borough when the vehicle became disabled. An armed confrontation ensued, during which the man shot himself, and a Forks Township officer also fired their weapon. He was transported to Saint Luke’s Anderson Campus, where he was pronounced dead.

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Major Case Team and the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://6abc.com/post/man-dies-officer-involved-shooting-wind-gap-borough-northampton-county/16037147/
2. https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/psp/documents/pirrs/belfast-press-releases/m_belf_16mar2025_0700.pdf
3. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/police-shooting-northampton-county-pennsylvania-chase-wind-gap-borough-easton/4135971/

Michelle Veronica Salmeron Membreno

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/15/2025

Location : Northwest 7th Street and 47th Avenue

City : Miami

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian bystander struck by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 15, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Miami Police Department cruiser was involved in a traffic collision at the intersection of Northwest 7th Street and 47th Avenue. The officer’s vehicle was traveling eastbound on 7th Street when it collided with a Toyota sedan making a left turn onto 47th Avenue. The impact caused the police cruiser to veer onto the sidewalk, striking two pedestrians at a bus stop.

Michelle Veronica Salmeron Membreno, 23, was critically injured and transported to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where she died. A second pedestrian was hospitalized in stable condition with leg injuries. The officer involved was also transported to the hospital and later released.

The Miami Police Department's traffic homicide unit is investigating to determine whether the officer's emergency lights were activated and the speed of the vehicles involved.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2025/03/17/pedestrian-dies-following-officer-involved-crash-in-miami/
2. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/crash-kills-one-woman-injures-another-at-bus-stop/
3. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/woman-23-who-was-struck-by-vehicle-after-crash-involving-miami-cop-dies/3569608/

Ruben Ray Martinez

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/15/2025

Location : Intersection of Marlin Street and Padre Boulevard

City : South Padre Island

County : Cameron

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by federal immigration agent during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Who he was
Ruben Ray Martinez was a 23-year-old U.S. citizen from San Antonio. He was on South Padre Island, Texas, when federal ICE agents and local law enforcement were assisting with traffic after a crash in the early morning hours of March 15, 2025.
What happened
Internal records and later reporting show that an ICE Homeland Security Investigations agent shot Martinez during the encounter. Federal authorities initially claimed Martinez struck an agent with his vehicle, prompting another agent to fire. Martinez was taken to a hospital and later died from his injuries. ICE’s involvement was not publicly disclosed until almost a year later following records released through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Why his name matters now
Martinez’s case became the subject of renewed attention and controversy when Joshua Orta, his friend and the only eyewitness who contradicted the federal account, died in a separate car crash in San Antonio just as he was about to sign a statement supporting Martinez’s family’s version of events. Orta’s testimony suggested Martinez was not a threat and was complying when he was shot. Martinez’ mother says video evidence may contradict the official federal account, and a Texas Rangers investigation remains active with the possibility of presenting the case to a grand jury. The key witness just died in a car crash before he could sign his witness statement.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://apnews.com/article/646df2f1212fa48d14a9b270f04c3f76
https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-02-20/congressman-joaquin-castro-asks-for-investigation-in-the-wake-of-a-bombshell-report-on-san-antonio-mans-shooting-by-f?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths%2C_detentions_and_deportations_of_American_citizens_in_the_second_Trump_administration

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/14/2025

Location : County Highway ID and Highway 78

City : Blue Mounds

County : Dane

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Iowa County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An unidentified died after police chased him through multiple counties, ending in a crash at County Highway ID and Highway 78 in Blue Mounds. Police pursued him after attempting a traffic stop near Dodgeville. He lost control of his motorcycle, crashed, and died at the scene. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.channel3000.com/news/wisconsin-department-of-justice-investigating-after-fatal-crash-following-police-pursuit-in-town-of-blue-mounds
https://fox47.com/news/local/name-released-of-man-killed-in-police-chase-crash-in-town-of-blue-mounds

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/14/2025

Location : Near Rock Port

City : Rock Port

County : Atchison

State : Missouri

Agency : Atchison County Sheriff's Office, Nodaway County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Nebraska State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly stolen in Nodaway County, Missouri. The driver did not stop, prompting police from multiple jurisdictions to escalate the chase through Atchison County into Nebraska. The driver crashed the vehicle near Rock Port and was killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/crime/suspect-dies-after-multi-state-police-pursuit/article_00be35c8-fdb3-11ef-82f0-af2941782375.html

Mario Sanchez

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/14/2025

Location : Imperial Highway and Broadway

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 14, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop near Imperial Highway and Broadway in South Los Angeles after observing a vehicle being driven erratically. Officers ordered the driver, 35-year-old Mario Sanchez, to lower his windows and place his hands outside the vehicle. Sanchez reportedly exited the vehicle, removed a dark object from his waistband area, and quickly pointed it at the officers. Believing the object to be a weapon, officers opened fire, striking Sanchez. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The object Sanchez pointed at the officers was later determined to be a cellphone. His family states that he had been shot more than 30 times.

Family's Response:
Following the incident, Sanchez's family and community members gathered outside the Southeast Los Angeles Police Department Station to protest the shooting, holding signs that read "A cellphone is not a gun" and "Justice for Mario Sanchez." His sister, Evelyn Sanchez, stated that her brother had texted her at 10:20 p.m., informing her he had been pulled over by the LAPD, and was killed within minutes of that message. She described Mario as a forklift driver and father of two, demanding accountability for the officers involved.

Investigation:
The California Department of Justice is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting, as mandated by AB 1506, which requires such reviews when an unarmed civilian is killed by law enforcement.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/man-fatally-shot-lapd-officers-broadway-manchester-area
https://abc7.com/post/lapd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-south-la/16026310

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/13/2025

Location : Interstate 15 near mile marker 66

City : Cedar City

County : Iron

State : Utah

Agency : Utah Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 15 near Cedar City, Utah. The driver did not stop, and police escalated a chase northbound. During the pursuit, the driver lost control of the vehicle, crashing near mile marker 66. The driver was killed at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2025/03/14/mgk-troopers-suspect-killed-following-police-chase-in-iron-county/

Freddie Ware

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/13/2025

Location : Red Roof Inn, North Central Expressway

City : McKinney

County : Collin

State : Texas

Agency : McKinney Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during motel standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/13/2025, McKinney police responded to a shooting at the Red Roof Inn on North Central Expressway. They found a 52-year-old woman with gunshot wounds. She was hospitalized in stable condition. Freddie Ware, 43, barricaded himself in his motel room. During negotiations, Ware threatened to shoot everyone. When officers deployed K-9 Azi into the room, Ware opened fire, killing the dog. Officers returned fire, striking Ware. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The Texas Rangers are investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox4news.com/news/mckinney-red-roof-inn-swat

Josiah "Joe" Maloon

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/13/2025

Location : State Route 571

City : Greenville

County : Darke

State : Ohio

Agency : Darke County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Josiah "Joe" Maloon, 57, allegedly assaulted and fatally shot his wife, Juanita Maloon, 53, at their home on State Route 571 near Greenville. After the incident, he fled the scene in a vehicle. Police initiated a pursuit, which ended when Maloon's vehicle crashed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dayton247now.com/news/local/suspect-and-victims-identified-in-darke-county-shooting-and-crash
https://www.whio.com/news/local/sheriff-identifies-woman-suspect-killed-crash-shooting-darke-co/HYIZX5KC75EYVH2AQZJAZDJ3EM/
https://www.wdtn.com/as-seen-on-2-news/darke-county-fatal-shooting-chase-crash-march-14-update/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/13/2025

Location : GO AZ Motorcycles

City : Rye

County : Gila

State : Arizona

Agency : Gila County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during theft investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 13, 2025, Gila County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a theft in progress at GO AZ Motorcycles in Rye, Arizona. Upon arrival, deputies found a pickup truck towing a trailer loaded with UTVs. When deputies attempted to make contact, the driver of the pickup truck failed to comply with commands. One deputy fired his weapon, and the driver of the truck was struck. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other men fled and remain at large. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the shooting, while Gila County Sheriff's detectives are investigating the related theft.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/03/14/1-dead-2-suspects-run-after-deputy-involved-shooting-gila-county/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/2-sought-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-south-payson
https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/one-dead-two-others-at-large-after-deputy-involved-shooting-south-of-payson
https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/sheriff-one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-rye/article_8d79a856-0120-11f0-b635-87847bb41336.html 

Name Not Disclosed

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/13/2025

Location : Southern Expressway and Kingshighway

City : Cape Girardeau

County : Cape Girardeau

State : Missouri

Agency : Cape County Sheriff’s Office, Cape Girardeau Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/13/2025, a 38-year-old male from Jackson failed to yield while riding a dirt bike and police escalated a chase into Cape Girardeau. The pursuit entered the Southern Expressway, where the motorcycle collided with a semi-trailer near Kingshighway. He was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control opened a criminal investigation into the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfvs12.com/2025/04/22/mo-state-hwy-patrol-conducting-criminal-investigation-into-fatal-crash-following-police-pursuit-cape-girardeau/
https://www.kfvs12.com/2025/03/14/law-enforcement-responds-incident-southern-expressway-cape-girardeau/
https://www.kfvs12.com/2025/06/17/prosecuting-attorney-no-criminal-charges-filed-against-officers-involved-police-pursuit-that-ended-deadly-crash/

Robert Bartels

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : County Road 700 North and County Road 350 East

City : LaPorte

County : LaPorte

State : Indiana

Agency : La Porte County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A driver died after police escalated a chase following an attempted traffic stop for misdemeanor offenses. Bachman continued driving into LaPorte County, Indiana, where he lost control of his pickup truck on County Road 300 East, crashed into a tree, and was killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wsbt.com/news/local/man-wanted-by-laporte-county-sheriffs-office-dies-after-pursuit-crash-fleeing-crash-tree-cr-250-north-misdemeanor-pickup-truck-indiana

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : Highway 75 and Highway 370

City : Bellevue

County : Sarpy

State : Nebraska

Agency : Bellevue Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police attempted to stop a vehicle connected to a homicide investigation. The driver did not stop, and police escalated the chase, which continued into Bellevue. The vehicle crashed near the intersection of Highway 75 and Highway 370. The driver was found unresponsive at the scene and was pronounced dead shortly after.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/omaha-police-investigating-after-person-dies-following-pursuit-ending-in-bellevue
https://www.wowt.com/news/local-news/death-investigation-underway-after-chase-ends-in-bellevue
https://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/person-unresponsive-after-police-pursuit-crash-ends-in-bellevue
https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-police-investigation-death-following-pursuit/64117505

Michael Ardizone

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : Highway 27 near Darbun Road

City : Near Monticello

County : Lawrence

State : Mississippi

Agency : Monticello Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/12/2025, Monticello police attempted to stop a Kia Soul for a traffic violation on Highway 27 near Darbun Road. The driver did not stop. Police chased him through multiple streets, reaching speeds over 65 mph and running stop signs. The chase ended when the Kia Soul crashed. The passenger, Michael Ardizone, 38, of Cumming, Georgia, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was injured and taken to a hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wapt.com/article/mississippi-police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/64186802
https://darkhorsepressnow.com/georgia-resident-killed-in-walthall-co-wreck/
https://www.wapt.com/article/mississippi-police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/64186802 

Jeremiah Downing

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : Nicholson Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard

City : Baton Rouge

County : East Baton Rouge Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : St. Gabriel Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police attempted to stop a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro on LA-30 for speeding. The driver, Jeremiah Downing, did not stop. Police escalated a chase into East Baton Rouge Parish. At the intersection of Nicholson Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard, Downing ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle. His passenger, 22-year-old Hunter LaGrange, was pronounced dead at the scene. Downing was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The driver of the second vehicle sustained serious injuries. The crash caused a fuel tank to ignite, prompting emergency response from fire departments.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 2
o Jeremiah Downing
o Hunter LaGrange
• Injuries: 1 (Driver of second vehicle)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbrz.com/news/traffic-stop-turns-into-vehicle-pursuit-resulting-in-two-dead-and-another-seriously-injured/
https://www.wbrz.com/news/one-dead-after-crash-on-nicholson-drive-and-bluebonnet-boulevard/
https://www.wafb.com/2025/03/13/police-chase-ends-deadly-crash-nicholson-drive/

Hunter LaGrange

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : Nicholson Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard

City : Baton Rouge

County : East Baton Rouge Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : St. Gabriel Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police attempted to stop a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro on LA-30 for speeding. The driver, Jeremiah Downing, did not stop. Police escalated a chase into East Baton Rouge Parish. At the intersection of Nicholson Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard, Downing ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle. Hunter LaGrange, a passenger in Downing’s vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. Downing was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The driver of the second vehicle sustained serious injuries. The crash caused a fuel tank to ignite, prompting emergency response from fire departments.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 2
o Jeremiah Downing
o Hunter LaGrange
• Injuries: 1 (Driver of second vehicle)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbrz.com/news/traffic-stop-turns-into-vehicle-pursuit-resulting-in-two-dead-and-another-seriously-injured/
https://www.wbrz.com/news/one-dead-after-crash-on-nicholson-drive-and-bluebonnet-boulevard/
https://www.wafb.com/2025/03/13/police-chase-ends-deadly-crash-nicholson-drive/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : Interstate 44

City : Lawton

County : Comanche County

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Lawton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police attempted to stop a vehicle for unauthorized use. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase onto Interstate 44. Officers used a tactical maneuver to stop the vehicle. The driver exited holding a gun, walked away, and shot himself. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kswo.com/2025/03/13/police-chase-i-44-ends-wreck/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : County Road 77

City : Unknown

County : Elbert County

State : Colorado

Agency : Elbert County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 12, 2025, Elbert County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call involving a man armed with a handgun inside a fifth-wheel trailer on County Road 77. Deputies ordered the man to exit, but he refused to comply. Initial attempts to end the standoff involved firing less-lethal rounds, which struck him and caused him to complain of back pain, yet he remained barricaded inside.
The situation escalated when deputies fired pepper ball rounds into the trailer. The man responded by firing two gunshots from inside. Three deputies immediately returned fire with live rounds. After the gunfire exchange, there was no further communication from inside.
For over an hour, officers maintained containment, using drones to monitor the trailer’s interior from multiple angles. The drones relayed video to command, showing the man lying motionless on the floor. A SWAT entry team, equipped with ballistic shields, tactical armor, and breaching tools, moved in to secure the trailer and confirm he was deceased. The scene was then turned over to investigators for evidence recovery and documentation. The man’s identity has not been released publicly.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/elbert-county-shooting/73-f7d82dc6-6ac2-4f21-9bd4-1748e491d907
https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/one-person-dies-in-standoff-with-elbert-county-sheriffs-office-deputies-wednesday-night
https://gazette.com/shooting/one-person-dies-in-standoff-with-elbert-county-deputies-wednesday-night/article_8b24720c-001c-11f0-ab46-839b9d0fd1b9.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : Intersection of Portland Avenue and Chapin Street

City : Rochester

County : Monroe

State : New York

Agency : Irondequoit Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Portland Avenue near Rochester General Hospital around 8 p.m. for having switched license plates. The driver, a 62-year-old man, did not stop. Police escalated a chase. At the intersection of Portland Avenue and Chapin Street, the vehicle hit the median, entered the opposite lane, and collided head-on with another car. The driver was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The occupants of the other car, aged 60 and 61, sustained serious injuries but are expected to survive. The New York State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whec.com/top-news/two-cars-mangled-in-serious-crash-on-citys-northeast-side/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Evanston

County : Uinta

State : Wyoming

Agency : Uinta County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 12, 2025, Uinta County Sheriff's deputies and U.S. Marshals attempted to serve felony warrants on a man in Evanston. The man ran when officers arrived, leading to a brief foot chase. He entered a local business, and the occupant inside fled. A confrontation occurred between the man and law enforcement, and officers opened fire. He was transported to Evanston Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/03/13/two-unita-county-sheriffs-deputies-involved-in-fatal-shooting-at-local-business/
https://www.uintacountyherald.com/stories/suspect-shot-killed-while-local-deputies-serve-warrant-outside-evanston,61138

Brandon White

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/12/2025

Location : Trout River Boulevard and Ribault Avenue

City : Jacksonville

County : Duval

State : Florida

Agency : Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Officer A.C. Gaulding

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/12/2025, at approximately 9 a.m., Officer A.C. Gaulding of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Trout River Boulevard and Ribault Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida. A male driver pulled into a driveway and attempted to exit his vehicle. Despite Officer Gaulding's command to remain inside, he leaned out and began firing at the officer, striking him in the foot. Officer Gaulding opened fire, hitting him multiple times. He was found wearing a bulletproof vest, and multiple firearms were recovered from his vehicle. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/lem-turner-trout-river-jso-officer-injured-incident/77-fa325f8c-fbbb-4ba3-8a61-4cd848995e39
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/developing-jacksonville-officer-injured-northside-incident/C5EAHRODURENJPVKUXHWDSVC5I/
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/03/12/suspect-wearing-bulletproof-vest-dies-officer-hurt-in-shootout-during-traffic-stop-in-northwest-jacksonville-jso/

Ronald Morton

Age :67

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/11/2025

Location : Ensley Pleasant Grove Road

City : Pleasant Grove

County : Jefferson

State : Alabama

Agency : Pleasant Grove Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/11/2025, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Pleasant Grove police officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 67-year-old Ronald Morton on Ensley Pleasant Grove Road. Morton did not stop. Officers escalated a high-speed chase. During the pursuit, Morton collided head-on with another vehicle. Morton was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/birmingham-man-killed-in-head-on-crash-during-police-chase-in-pleasant-grove/64154571

Jaden Alexander Ferguson

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2025

Location : Dudley Road and County Road 188

City : Near Kilgore

County : Rusk

State : Texas

Agency : Gregg County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Gregg County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of motorcycles racing near FM 2906 and State Highway 149 in Longview, Texas. Deputies located the motorcyclists, including 18-year-old Jaden Alexander Ferguson of Kilgore, and attempted a traffic stop at FM 349 and State Highway 322. Ferguson fled, leading deputies on a pursuit. The chase concluded at Dudley Road and County Road 188 when Ferguson failed to negotiate a turn, causing him to collide with a barbed wire fence and sustain a severe neck injury. Ferguson was pronounced dead at the crash site.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.kltv.com/2025/03/18/kilgore-biker-killed-crash-following-race-deputy-pursuit/
2. https://www.raderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/jaden-ferguson

Kenneth Beno

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2025

Location : George Merrelli Drive and Lorna Avenue

City : Warren

County : Macomb

State : Michigan

Agency : Warren Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Warren Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence in the 27000 block of Railroad Street. A woman reported that a man with a knife had left the home before officers arrived. Officers searched the area and located him near the intersection of George Merrelli Drive and Lorna Avenue. Police stated that during the encounter, the man brandished an icepick. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital by the Warren Fire Department, where he was pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/03/11/investigation-begins-after-a-man-was-shot-and-killed-by-warren-police/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/10/2025

Location : Interstate 80

City : Grand Island

County : Hall

State : Nebraska

Agency : Nebraska State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 10, 2025, Nebraska State Patrol troopers attempted a traffic stop on a driver traveling on Interstate 80 near Grand Island. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase. The pursuit ended when troopers performed a tactical vehicle intervention, causing the vehicle to crash. The driver was taken into custody but was found unresponsive. He was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not disclosed the driver’s identity. The case remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/police-chase-ends-deadly-crash-child-killed-prince-georges-county
https://www.ketv.com/article/one-dead-a-homicide-suspect-in-the-hospital-after-being-non-responsive-after-pursuit/64117505

Aerion Warmsley

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/10/2025

Location : Interstate 15 near Sahara Avenue

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 10, 2025, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to multiple shootings across Las Vegas. A driver was involved in a carjacking before police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase that ended on Interstate 15 near Sahara Avenue. During the confrontation, officers opened fire, killing the driver. Two additional people were found dead at separate locations connected to the case. They are not listed in this database as their deaths proceeded police involvement. Police have not disclosed the names of the deceased. The investigation is ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/suspect-and-two-others-dead-following-police-pursuit-and-shootings-in-las-vegas/3421851/

John Adamo

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2025

Location : Drake Drive

City : Berkeley Township

County : Ocean

State : New Jersey

Agency : Berkeley Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/10/2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a man shot his neighbors, Tom and Jill Kwatkoski, following a prolonged dispute. Adamo shot Tom outside his home and then shot Jill inside their residence. Both victims were airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in critical but stable condition. After the shooting, he barricaded himself inside his home, leading to a two-and-a-half-hour standoff with the Berkeley Township Police Department's SWAT team. When officers forced entry, they found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in an upstairs bedroom. A pressure cooker located near him was determined not to be an explosive device. Neighbors reported he had longstanding conflicts with the victims.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://nypost.com/2025/03/11/us-news/jersey-shore-shooter-feuded-with-neighbors-over-security-cameras/
https://people.com/nj-man-allegedly-shot-neighbors-in-attempted-double-murder-11695253
https://nypost.com/2025/03/11/us-news/new-jersey-man-shoots-wounds-neighbor-couple-then-kills-self-in-shocking-attack/

Jason Thomas Hart

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2025

Location : 201 N Central Street

City : Hallsville

County : Harrison

State : Texas

Agency : Harrison County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/10/2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Harrison County deputies escalated a high-speed chase of Jason Thomas Hart, 29, of Kilgore, Texas. Deputies pursued Hart at speeds reaching up to 114 mph. The chase continued until Hart lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the walkway cover of the First Baptist Church Hallsville, located at 201 N Central Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kltv.com/2025/03/11/hallsville-church-says-1-killed-after-chase-ends-with-crash-into-sanctuary/

Jermaine Terrell Jackson Jr.

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/10/2025

Location : Interstate 24, near mile marker 65

City : Cadiz

County : Trigg

State : Kentucky

Agency : Trigg County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during foot pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Kentucky State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Jermaine Terrell Jackson Jr., 21, near mile marker 42 on Interstate 24. Jackson did not stop, prompting a high-speed chase that continued into Trigg County and ended when Jackson crashed his vehicle near mile marker 65, close to the Cadiz exit.After the crash, he exited the vehicle and ran, firing toward officers and striking a Trigg County deputy. Three deputies returned fire, killing Jackson at the scene. The injured deputy was transported to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsmv.com/2025/03/11/kentucky-deputy-shot-suspect-dead-after-high-speed-chase-turns-into-shooting/

Deke Alexander Ward Sibley

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2025

Location : Highway 10 near 165th Avenue

City : Becker Township

County : Sherburne

State : Minnesota

Agency : Sherburne County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Name not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/10/2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., a Sherburne County deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle driven by Deke Alexander Ward Sibley, 18, of Big Lake, Minnesota, for a traffic violation on Highway 10 near 165th Avenue in Becker Township. Sibley did not stop. Deputies escalated a high-speed chase. During the pursuit, Sibley collided with a pickup truck driven by 75-year-old Douglas Raymond Laramore of Minneapolis. Sibley sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Laramore survived the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/motorcyclist-fleeing-deputy-on-edge-of-twin-cities-hits-pickup-and-dies/601233540

https://www.startribune.com/motorcyclist-fleeing-deputy-on-edge-of-twin-cities-hits-pickup-and-dies/601233540