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On January 12, 2025, Pineville Police Department officers were involved in a shooting at a bar in Pineville, North Carolina. During the incident, officers opened fire, fatally shooting an individual. The specific details of the confrontation and the events leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed. The incident was handled under internal self-investigation by the Pineville Police Department. The Mecklenburg DA later ruled the shooting justified.

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On 01/12/2025, the Greenville Police Department (GPD) responded to a call in the 700 block of Adams Drive. During the encounter, officers opened fire, killing 28-year-old Jarquise D. Whitaker. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.

https://www.wnct.com/news/person-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-identified-sbi-still-investigating/

The individual fatally shot by a Centralia Police Department officer on January 12, 2025, has been identified as Alecandro A. Castaneda, 23, of Centralia, Washington.The incident occurred around 10:56 a.m. when Officer Ruben Ramirez responded to a domestic dispute at an apartment complex in the 400 block of North Ash Street. Upon arrival, a physical altercation ensued between Officer Ramirez and Mr. Castaneda, during which the officer opened fire, striking Mr. Castaneda. Despite emergency medical treatment at the scene, Mr. Castaneda was pronounced dead.Officer Ramirez, a K9 officer with the Centralia Police Department since 2001, sustained injuries during the altercation and has been placed on administrative leave, per department protocol.

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On January 11, 2025, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a reported incident involving an individual in Los Angeles, California. During the encounter, officers opened fire, striking and killing the individual. The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed. The incident is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: Fatalities: 1

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On January 10, 2025, a male bicyclist was struck and killed in Ontario, California, by a driver later identified as a rookie officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. The officer was reportedly driving under the influence at the time of the crash. The identity of the bicyclist has not been released. It is unknown whether the officer was arrested or charged. The Ontario Police Department is investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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https://bikinginla.com/2025/01/10/man-on-bicycle-killed-in-ontario-dui-crash-driver-identified-as-rookie-lapd-officer/

On January 10, 2025, Phoenix Police Department officers responded to reports of a man, later identified as 33-year-old Turrell Dantae Clay, allegedly trespassing and acting erratically. When officers arrived, Clay reportedly resisted arrest, leading to a physical struggle. Officers used restraints to detain him, and Clay was transported to a local hospital shortly after. Hours later, Clay was pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause of death was linked to physical restraints used during the altercation. Body camera footage was released, showing Clay struggling with officers before his arrest. Details about the involved officers have not been disclosed, and the incident is under investigation.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-dies-after-incident-involving-phoenix-police
https://www.yourvalley.net/phoenix-independent/stories/man-dies-in-hospital-after-phoenix-police-arrest,557994
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/24/body-cam-video-shows-suspect-struggle-with-phoenix-police-hours-before-death/

On January 20, 2025, Fort Lauderdale Police Department officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm near the 1300 block of East Sunrise Boulevard. According to police, the 35-year-old man displayed a gun and refused repeated commands to drop the weapon. Officers opened fire, killing him at the scene. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

https://hoodline.com/2025/01/fort-lauderdale-officer-involved-in-fatal-shooting-of-suspect-after-traffic-stop-escalation/?utm_

On January 9, 2025, Marysville Police officers responded to reports of a domestic violence incident at the Costco Wholesale located at 16616 Twin Lakes Avenue. Officers encountered a male individual who reportedly presented a threat. During the encounter, officers opened fire, fatally wounding the individual. The exact details of the circumstances leading to the shooting have not yet been disclosed.
The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) is leading the investigation into the incident. The names of the individual and the officers involved have not yet been released.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

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On January 9, 2024, a Cocomo police officer driving at unknown speed hit a pedestrian in the intersection of State Road 931 and East Vaile Avenue in Kokomo, Indiana. Pedestrian Vicky Hollingsworth. was killed in the crash. The Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.

• https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana-state-police-isp-investigating-after-kokomo-police-officer-uninjured-in-fatal-crash-state-road-931-east-vaile-avenue/531-5e064098-2f01-482e-a890-f01dfa2e9ddd
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On January 9, 2025, the Memphis Police Department escalated a high-speed chase in Memphis, Tennessee, pursuing a stolen vehicle. The chase lasted until the vehicle crashed at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road, killing the driver and two passengers. The Memphis Police Department is handling the case as an internal investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 3

• https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/third-person-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-stolen-crash-at-hickory-hill-intersection-mpd/article_097496c6-9d64-11ef-a49e-97a158b50c61.html

On January 9, 2025, the Memphis Police Department escalated a high-speed chase in Memphis, Tennessee, pursuing a stolen vehicle. The chase lasted until the vehicle crashed at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road, killing the driver and two passengers. The Memphis Police Department is handling the case as an internal investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 3

• https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/third-person-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-stolen-crash-at-hickory-hill-intersection-mpd/article_097496c6-9d64-11ef-a49e-97a158b50c61.html

On January 9, 2025, the Memphis Police Department escalated a high-speed chase in Memphis, Tennessee, pursuing a stolen vehicle. The chase lasted until the vehicle crashed at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Mount Moriah Road, killing the driver and two passengers. The Memphis Police Department is handling the case as an internal investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 3

• https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/third-person-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-stolen-crash-at-hickory-hill-intersection-mpd/article_097496c6-9d64-11ef-a49e-97a158b50c61.html

On January 9, 2025, the Flora Police Department conducted a traffic stop in Flora, Illinois. During the stop, the driver was fatally shot by police. The Illinois State Police are investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

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Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies were investigating a stolen vehicle when they encountered a man. During the confrontation, the man allegedly shot and killed himself. The Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting.
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https://www.wmix94.com/2025/01/09/stolen-vehicle-investigation-turns-deadly-in-jefferson-county/

Glendale police responded to a domestic violence call near 67th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. During the response, officers shot and killed unarmed uninvolved Dillon Siebeck who was not a party in the domestic violence incident. Another person was seriously injured in the shooting.

The Glendale Police Department is currently handling the case in internal self-investigation.

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https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/09/glendale-police-shoot-kill-unarmed-man-not-involved-domestic-violence-call/
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/glendale/man-dead-another-seriously-hurt-after-shooting-involving-glendale-police

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating an incident involving a deadly crash following a police chase in Fayetteville. Details regarding the initiation and conclusion points of the chase remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/tennessee-authorities-investigating-deadly-crash-after-chase-in-fayetteville/ar-AA1xaNCa

On January 8, 2025, the Robeson County Sheriff's Office initiated a high-speed pursuit near Pembroke, North Carolina, after attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree on Moss Neck Road, resulting in the death of passenger Mario M. Hernandez, 38. The driver and two other passengers sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• Fatalities: 1
• Injuries: 3

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/robeson-county-pursuit-ends-deadly-170152204.html

According to reports, officers responded to a call regarding a person armed with a knife making threats inside a home on the 1900 block of Canvasback Drive. Upon arrival, they encountered Lewis, who was armed with a large knife. Despite attempts to de-escalate the situation, Lewis allegedly charged at the officers, prompting one officer to discharge his firearm, striking Lewis. Lewis was transported to Northeast Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The Kirksville Police Department has released body camera footage related to the shooting, which can be viewed below.

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On January 8, 2025, 66-year-old Patricia Hepworth was fatally shot by Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) officers during a standoff at Parkview Studios on Harris Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The incident began when Indiana State Parole officers attempted to serve a felony parole violation warrant to Hepworth, who had been released on parole in 2023 after serving 22 years of a 50-year sentence for attempted murder and arson. Upon arrival, Hepworth barricaded herself inside her apartment while armed with a knife. FWPD's Emergency Services Team, Crisis Response Team, and Air Support Unit were dispatched to assist. Despite multiple attempts to contact and de-escalate the situation, officers eventually fired shots, striking Hepworth. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and her death was ruled a homicide due to police action. One officer sustained minor injuries during the incident.

https://www.wfla.com/news/national/woman-killed-in-indiana-standoff-drugged-daughter-left-her-in-burning-apartment-officials/

On January 7, 2025, Pensacola Police Department officers escalated a chase against a vehicle following a traffic violation. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed at high speed at the intersection of Pensacola Boulevard and Brent Lane in Pensacola, Florida, killing two people. The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation.
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REASON FOR HIGH-RISK PURSUIT: Traffic violation.
Fatalities/Injuries:
Two fatalities

http://www.northescambia.com/2025/01/two-dead-in-crash-after-fleeing-from-pensacola-police

On January 7, 2025, Pensacola Police Department officers escalated a chase against a vehicle following a traffic violation. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed at high speed at the intersection of Pensacola Boulevard and Brent Lane in Pensacola, Florida, killing two people. The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation.
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REASON FOR HIGH-RISK PURSUIT: Traffic violation.
Fatalities/Injuries:
Two fatalities

http://www.northescambia.com/2025/01/two-dead-in-crash-after-fleeing-from-pensacola-police

On January 7, 2025, Round Rock Police Department officers conducted a check on a person near the intersection of Interstate 35 and Westinghouse Road in Round Rock, Texas. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man who reportedly had a gun. An officer opened fire, killing him. The man was pronounced dead at the intersection. Department notes self-inflicted gunshot wound also present.

https://www.kvue.com/video/news/local/1-dead-shooting-round-rock-police-officer-crash-confrontation/269-80d239eb-bbc0-4167-8ab9-31727ccade0f

On January 7, 2025, officers from the Sanford Police Department responded to a domestic situation at 1616 Columbine Road in Sanford, North Carolina. A female victim had fled to a neighbor's house, reporting that she had been held against her will but managed to escape. Police secured the area and obtained an arrest warrant for the man, identified as 50-year-old David Wayne Worth, on charges of second-degree kidnapping. Upon entering the residence around 10:40 p.m., officers found Worth deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://rantnc.com/2025/01/08/police-man-shoots-self-following-domestic-situation/  

Shane Lawhorn, 43, was found dead from a gunshot wound following a vehicle chase initiated by Virginia State Police in Rockbridge County. The incident began when Lawhorn reportedly fled a traffic stop. Police escalated a chase that ended when his vehicle became disabled, and police engaged him in a shootout between Lawhorn and law enforcement officers. Lawhorn was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not disclosed whether the gunshot was self-inflicted or resulted from police gunfire. The incident is currently under investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

• https://www.wdbj7.com/2025/01/06/virginia-state-police-investigate-rockbridge-traffic-stop-death/
• https://www.wfxrtv.com/rockbridge-county/man-found-dead-by-gunshot-after-vehicle-chase-in-rockbridge-county/

A man was fatally shot by Houston police on Caddo Road in northeast Houston while responding to reports of a burglary involving a vehicle. According to the Houston Police Department, officers confronted the man near the scene. The man reportedly pointed a gun at officers. Officers opened fire, struck him an unknown number of times, and pronounced him dead at the scene. The case is under investigation by the Houston Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

• https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-police-shoot-kill-man-caddo-road
• https://abc13.com/post/man-killed-officer-shoots-suspect-death-responding-burglary-vehicle-northeast-houston-police-say/15764044/

On January 6, 2025, Evansville Police Department officers assisted Animal Care and Control in removing a dog from a residence. During the incident, an individual was shot and killed by police. The deceased has been identified as 47-year-old Tyler Parrott. According to reports, Parrott held a gun near family members, leading to the officer-involved shooting.
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https://news.wnin.org/2025-01-06/manhunt-ends-with-suspect-shot-dead

On January 6, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., an off-duty Fulton County Sheriff's deputy, Lieutenant Gerald Johnson, was flagged down by employees of Easy Rental in the 600 block of Lee Street, Atlanta, Georgia, following an armed robbery. Robert Douglas Smith, 42, was allegedly armed with a rifle. Lieutenant Johnson confronted Smith and engaged him in a shootout. Smith was fatally shot and pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospital. Lieutenant Johnson sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his right hand and was treated at Grady Memorial Hospital. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

• https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/west-end-atlanta-shooting-retired-fulton-county-deputy-shot

On January 6, 2025, a 15-year-old male stole a Sandy Springs police car from an officer’s driveway in Forsyth County, Georgia. Forsyth County Sheriff's deputies located the vehicle near Peachtree Parkway and Sharon Road and initiated a pursuit. The chase concluded near South Forsyth High School when deputies employed a "box-in" maneuver to stop the car, which then collided with a Forsyth County patrol vehicle. Upon approaching the stopped vehicle, deputies found the teenager unresponsive with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
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Fatalities/Injuries:
One fatality

https://thegeorgiasun.com/crime/teen-dies-after-stolen-police-car-chase-in-forsyth-county/

On 01/06/2025, Jesus Rubio, 28, was stopped by New Mexico State Police officers in Hobbs, New Mexico, at 209 Marland Street. Police allege that Rubio walked toward the officers and raised his arm "as if pointing a firearm." Officers opened fire, killing Rubio. No firearm was recovered at the scene, and Rubio was later determined to be unarmed. Family says he was unarmed and no gun was recovered. Family filed a notice of claim and later a lawsuit against NMSP over the killing. Officer names were not released. NMSP is conducting an internal self-investigation.

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/1-killed-after-nmsp-officer-involved-shooting-in-hobbs/
https://gallupsun.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19677:staff-reports&catid=175:public-safety-&Itemid=602

On January 6, 2025, a 16-year-old male student from Lee County High School was on the road near Ledo Road and Nottingham Way. The Lee County Sheriff's Office actively chased a motorcycle at high speed until it crashed into the bystander vehicle, killing the 16-year-old student. The student was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. This case is being handled by internal self-investigation by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

https://www.walb.com/2025/01/07/lee-co-student-dies-man-arrested-after-fleeing-deputies-motorcycle/

Marshall County deputies chased a vehicle at high speed until it crashed on Highway 72 near Cayce Road in Marshall County. The circumstances prompting the chase and the identity of the man are not disclosed. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and other authorities are handling an internal investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

• https://wreg.com/news/a-big-boom-witness-recounts-deadly-marshall-county-car-crash/

On January 5, 2025, Rock Island police officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers attempted to detain 21-year-old Jakarta Jackson for unknown reasons. Jackson tried to drive away, dragging an officer in the process. He was shot and pronounced dead in the street. An autopsy conducted in Rockford determined the cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds.
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Friends and family of Jackson have expressed disbelief and sorrow over the incident. They describe him as a responsible young father who was not involved in any criminal activities. Protests have been held outside the Rock Island Police Department, with supporters seeking justice and transparency regarding the circumstances of his death.
The Rock Island County Integrity Task Force is conducting an investigation into the shooting. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality

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https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/heavy-police-presence-in-rock-island-part-of-12th-street-blocked-off/

Jonathan Terrell Hayes, 45, was fatally shot by Moline police officers in the 1600 block of South Shore Drive in Moline, Illinois. Officers were responding to reports of an armed individual. During the confrontation, Hayes was shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Rock Island County Coroner has confirmed the cause of death as gunshot wounds. The incident remains under investigation by the Moline Police Department and the Rock Island County Integrity Task Force. Community protests were reported.

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/01/06/coroner-identifies-victim-releases-cause-death-police-involved-shooting/

On January 5, 2025, the Marshall County Sheriff's Department escalated a chase for unknown reasons that led to a high-speed pursuit ending in a fatal crash at the intersection of US 78 and MS 309 in Byhalia, Mississippi. The vehicle being chased collided with another car at the intersection, killing the driver and one passenger of the pursuit vehicle. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Total fatalities/injuries: 3 fatalities

https://www.news-herald.net/news/state/2-dead-2-seriously-injured-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-crash-in-byhalia-sheriff-says/article_23628d32-15ee-5cf5-b07d-6203e312f294.html

On January 5, 2025, the Marshall County Sheriff's Department escalated a chase for unknown reasons that led to a high-speed pursuit ending in a fatal crash at the intersection of US 78 and MS 309 in Byhalia, Mississippi. The vehicle being chased collided with another car at the intersection, killing the driver and one passenger of the pursuit vehicle. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Total fatalities/injuries: 3 fatalities

https://www.news-herald.net/news/state/2-dead-2-seriously-injured-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-crash-in-byhalia-sheriff-says/article_23628d32-15ee-5cf5-b07d-6203e312f294.html

California Highway Patrol officers pursued a motorcyclist Bakersfield until he crashed and died. Officers had attempted a traffic stop for undisclosed reasons, but the high-speed chase began when Nelson did not stop. The California Highway Patrol is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.

https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/coroner-ids-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-during-chp-pursuit/

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a barricaded individual in a residential area of Conifer. A standoff ensued, leading to a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. After several hours of negotiation attempts, deputies entered the residence and discovered the individual deceased from an apparent suicide. The shelter-in-place order was lifted following the conclusion of the incident. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the standoff and death.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 Fatality

https://hoodline.com/2025/01/conifer-community-shaken-as-standoff-ends-in-suspect-s-apparent-suicide-shelter-in-place-lifted/

On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.

https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.

https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440

On January 5, 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) escalated a high-speed chase against an allegedly stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree, killing the driver and two passengers. The CHP is currently conducting a self-investigation through an internal process.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 fatalities.

https://www.kcra.com/article/3-dead-after-vehicle-pursuit-officials-say/63340440