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Daniel Long

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Near State Route 104 and U.S. Route 35

City : Chillicothe

County : Ross

State : Ohio

Agency : Ross County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed Cause

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during burglary call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, shortly before 5:00 PM, the Ross County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported burglary on Pleasant Valley Road near Chillicothe. Deputies encountered a man near State Route 104 and U.S. Route 35. He allegedly had a firearm. Officers opened fire and killed him. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sciotopost.com/breaking-shots-fired-in-ross-county-law-enforcement-responds-to-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : 7000 block of 128th Street East

City : Puyallup

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Pierce County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 10:48 p.m., a Pierce County deputy observed a Tesla traveling eastbound on 128th Street East in Puyallup at speeds exceeding 100 mph. The deputy initiated a pursuit without activating lights and sirens but soon lost sight of the vehicle. Shortly thereafter, the deputy discovered the Tesla had veered off the road, crashed through a fence, struck three large trees, and caught fire in the backyard of a residence in the 7000 block of 128th Street East. The deputy attempted to rescue the 45-year-old male driver by breaking the driver's side window but was forced to retreat due to the intensifying flames. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No other individuals were injured, and the fire was contained to the vehicle.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-fence-going-over-100-mph-pierce-county/281-6be0ad1f-8e8f-4204-8b20-854f6b310c67
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/driver-dead-after-tesla-crashes-through-fence-hitting-trees-catching-fire-pierce-county/2FXMF7DRJBDULPVW4PNOKL5ZOA/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgyJSVMdUis

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Esperanza Street

City : Alice

County : Jim Wells

State : Texas

Agency : Alice Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Alice Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls from the Esperanza Street area. Upon arrival, officers attempted to communicate with a male resident. The man opened his curtains and pointed a 30-30 rifle at the officers. An officer opened fire, striking the man who later died at Alice Christus Spohn Hospital. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/jim-wells-county/alice/texas-rangers-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-alice
https://www.alicetx.com/2025/02/18/officer-involved-shooting-under-an-investigation-process/

John Spencer

Age :67

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Surf Apartments

City : Crescent City

County : Del Norte

State : California

Agency : Crescent City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 17, 2025, a male resident of the Surf Apartments in Crescent City, California, was fatally shot by a law enforcement officer during an armed disturbance. The specific agency involved has not been disclosed. The California Highway Patrol's team from the Sacramento area has been requested to conduct an independent investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/cph-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-crescent-city
https://kymkemp.com/2025/02/17/officer-involved-shooting-in-crescent-city-leaves-one-dead/

Justin M. Barbour

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : 545 Radford Lane (Harris Teeter parking lot)

City : Crozet

County : Albemarle

State : Virginia

Agency : Albemarle County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during mass shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 1:35 PM, Justin M. Barbour, 28, of Crozet, Virginia, opened fire in the parking lot of the Harris Teeter grocery store located at 545 Radford Lane. Barbour first shot 43-year-old Peter L. Martin, who was exiting the store, and then 68-year-old Diane G. Spangler, who was seated in her car. Martin was pronounced dead at the scene, while Spangler was transported to UVA Medical Center in critical condition and later succumbed to her injuries. An off-duty federal law enforcement officer, who was exiting the store, engaged Barbour with their personal weapon, fatally shooting him at the scene. The officer was uninjured. Investigators determined that Barbour had no prior affiliation with either victim or the location. He fired 28 rounds within 20 seconds. Barbour had no criminal history but had prior non-violent contacts with law enforcement, including mental health-related interactions in December 2024 and January 2025.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wric.com/news/crime/grocery-store-shooting-in-crozet-2-dead-and-1-injured/

Shawn E. Threatt

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Sawdust Road

City : Harlem

County : Columbia

State : Georgia

Agency : Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., deputies with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office pursued 41-year-old Shawn E. Threatt, who had multiple felony and parole warrants. The chase began in Harlem and continued along local roads before ending on Sawdust Road, where Threatt’s vehicle collided with a patrol car. He was transported to Doctors Hospital and pronounced dead. A deputy sustained minor injuries in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrdw.com/2025/02/18/what-we-know-about-wanted-man-who-died-police-chase/

Michael Aper

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/16/2025

Location : Senator Highway

City : Prescott

County : Yavapai

State : Arizona

Agency : Yavapai County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shots fired call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/16/2025, just after 2:00 PM, Yavapai County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of shots fired on Senator Highway southwest of Prescott. Police shot and killed a man. No details are available so far.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-shot-killed-deputies-near-prescott

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/16/2025

Location : 400 block of North 3rd Avenue

City : Barstow

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Barstow Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Barstow Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex. A neighboring resident reported bullets penetrating their apartment. Upon arrival, officers found the door open and entered for a safety check. They encountered the man in a bedroom holding a handgun. Officers issued multiple commands for him to drop the weapon, but he did not comply. A Taser was deployed, causing him to drop the weapon. He was taken into custody and showed no visible injuries but became unresponsive shortly after. He was transported to a local hospital, where he went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at 1:40 p.m.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/18/shooting-suspect-dies-after-police-subdue-him-with-taser-in-barstow/79101926007/

Jaylon Robinson

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/16/2025

Location : Lakeland Drive and Treetops Boulevard

City : Flowood

County : Rankin

State : Mississippi

Agency : Flowood Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 16, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police responded to an incident near Applebee’s on Lakeland Drive in Flowood, Mississippi. Upon arrival, police encountered a man. During the encounter, the officer was shot, and police opened fire, killing the man.
Authorities have not disclosed what led up to the gunfire, why the officer approached the man, or if the man was armed. The officer’s current condition has not been detailed. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlbt.com/2025/02/16/officer-shot-suspect-killed-near-applebees-lakeland-drive/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/15/2025

Location : Near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Alabama 70

City : Calera

County : Shelby

State : Alabama

Agency : Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed in crash during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 15, 2025, a male driver was killed in a fiery crash following a police pursuit in Calera, Alabama. The incident began when Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) troopers attempted to stop the driver for a traffic violation near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Alabama 70. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a chase during which, the driver lost control of the vehicle, struck a utility pole, and the car caught fire. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/man-fleeing-police-strikes-utility-pole-killed-in-fiery-crash-alabama-troopers-say.html

Derrick Wardle

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/15/2025

Location : Near Fillmore Street and Union Boulevard

City : Colorado Springs

County : El Paso

State : Colorado

Agency : Colorado Springs Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to an incident near Fillmore Street and Union Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Upon arrival, they encountered an armed male individual. During the confrontation, at least one officer opened fire, fatally wounding the individual. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox21news.com/news/crime/cspd-officer-involved-shooting-near-fillmore-and-union/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/14/2025

Location : Park Avenue and State Road 405 (South Street)

City : Titusville

County : Brevard

State : Florida

Agency : Florida Highway Patrol, Titusville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/14/2025, at approximately 2:19 a.m., a 42-year-old male driving a 2025 Hyundai Elantra was traveling westbound on Park Avenue with no headlights or taillights. Titusville Police had attempted to locate his vehicle and lost visual contact about a mile prior to the intersection of Park Avenue and SR-405. The vehicle collided with a closed gate at the Brevard County dump/hazardous materials site, went off the roadway, became airborne, and struck a ditch. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A stolen firearm was recovered inside the vehicle.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://talkoftitiusville.com/2025/02/14/titusville-man-killed-in-high-speed-crash-following-police-pursuit/
https://thespacecoastrocket.com/titusville-man-killed-in-high-speed-crash-following-black-out-police-pursuit/
https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2025/02/14/titusville-man-in-blacked-out-car-dies-in-crash-after-running-from-police-fhp-says/
https://spacecoastdaily.com/2025/02/titusville-man-dies-after-crashing-into-brevard-county-dump-hazmat-site-during-high-speed-chase/

Michael Gaffney

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/14/2025

Location : Bayshore Boulevard near Michigan Boulevard

City : Dunedin

County : Pinellas

State : Florida

Agency : Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/14/2025, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies were conducting speed enforcement near Bayshore Boulevard and Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin, Florida. Deputies attempted to pull over a red Kawasaki motorcycle driven by 41-year-old Michael Gaffney for speeding in the southbound lanes. Gaffney accelerated away while approximately three minutes later, multiple 911 calls reported a motorcycle crash near 1427 Bayshore Boulevard. Investigators determined that Gaffney lost control of his motorcycle while fleeing and collided with a guy wire attached to a utility pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox13news.com/news/motorcyclist-killed-crash-investigation-underway-dunedin 

Lamar T. Jenkins

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/14/2025

Location : Eufaula Avenue

City : Eufaula

County : Barbour

State : Alabama

Agency : Eufaula Police Department, Barbour County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed during police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 14, 2025, at approximately 4:19 a.m., Eufaula Police Department officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Lamar T. Jenkins. Jenkins failed to stop, leading to a pursuit that continued onto Eufaula Avenue. The Barbour County Sheriff's Office took over the pursuit. Jenkins was traveling at an estimated speed of 130 mph when his 2006 Ford Fusion left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and burst into flames. Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtvy.com/2025/02/14/man-dies-eufaula-police-chase/
https://www.facebook.com/EufaulaPolice/photos/press-release-14-feb-2025on-14-feb-2025-at-approximately-0419-epd-attempted-to-m/1015705613936307/
https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/barbour-county/valentines-day-crash-kills-eufaula-man/

Daniel Jay Bonnet

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/13/2025

Location : Near 8th Street and Sterling Avenue

City : Independence

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Independence Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during a vehicle pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/13/2025, Independence police officers attempted to stop a vehicle near 8th Street and Sterling Avenue. The driver, later identified as 27-year-old Daniel Jay Bonnet, did not stop. Independence PD escalated a chase after Bonnet until he exited the vehicle. Police opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox4kc.com/news/some-details-released-in-independence-chase-that-led-to-police-shooting/

Derek Beach

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/13/2025

Location : Whalen Street

City : Lincoln

County : Penobscot

State : Maine

Agency : Lincoln Police Department

Officer(s) : Sgt. Michael Winslow, Officer Kristofer Milner

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/13/2025, Lincoln Police Department officers responded to a report of a man threatening people with a knife on Whalen Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered 37-year-old Derek Beach, who allegedly moved toward them with a knife. Sgt. Michael Winslow and Officer Kristofer Milner opened fire, striking Beach.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/lincoln-maine-police-shooting-derek-beach-whalen-street/97-ce6ff40d-b932-4b6e-8985-d28a56e717c7
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/public-safety/2025/02/13/police-say-man-was-shot-and-killed-by-officers-in-lincoln-on-wednesday

Corey Ray Beale

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/13/2025

Location : Highway 32 near the intersection of Highways 32 and 301

City : Near Hortense

County : Brantley

State : Georgia

Agency : Blackshear Police Department, Pierce County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/13/2025, a Blackshear Police Department officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 33-year-old Corey Ray Beale. Beale did not stop. Police escalated a chase that entered Brantley County. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office and Georgia State Patrol joined the chase. A Georgia State Trooper performed a PIT maneuver on Beale's car, ending the pursuit along Highway 32 near the intersection of Highways 32 and 301. After the car came to a stop, Beale shot himself while inside the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-02-14/gbi-investigates-death-brantley-county-following-traffic-stop-and-chase

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/13/2025

Location : Grapevine Road

City : Martinsburg

County : Berkeley

State : West Virginia

Agency : Berkeley County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/13/2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., EMS responded to a breathing complaint involving a 65-year-old woman at a residence on Grapevine Road in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Upon arrival, EMS personnel were confronted by a man with a machete and a rifle. The woman indicated she was not experiencing a medical issue but feared harm from the man, who had threatened to shoot law enforcement upon their arrival. She was transported to Berkeley Medical Center. Berkeley County Sheriff's deputies and West Virginia State Police established a perimeter and, shortly after midnight, encountered the man armed with a rifle. Police stated he raised that weapon "in a threatening manner." Officers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wvmetronews.com/2025/02/14/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-berkeley-county-2/
https://www.journal-news.net/journal-news/officer-involved-shooting-results-in-fatality/article_799e54d0-512a-586f-9797-4bdd027660f9.html

Abe Joseph Boushee

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/13/2025

Location : Near East Redwood Boulevard and North Chestnut Boulevard

City : Brandon

County : Minnehaha

State : South Dakota

Agency : Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office; Brandon Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 13, 2025, law enforcement officers from the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office and the Brandon Police Department responded to a report of a man threatening self-harm near East Redwood Boulevard and North Chestnut Boulevard in Brandon, South Dakota. Upon arrival, the man fired at least one shot at the officers. Police a standoff. During the standoff, the man fired additional shots. Officers did not return fire. After several hours of attempted negotiations, officers deployed gas into the residence. Subsequently, a robot was sent into the home, where the man was found unresponsive. He was presumed dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/1-presumed-dead-in-brandon-standoff/
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/13/man-presumed-dead-in-brandon-south-dakota-after-standoff-with-authorities/78527503007/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/13/2025

Location : Interstate 5 near the Skagit River Bridge

City : Burlington

County : Skagit

State : Washington

Agency : Washington State Patrol (WSP)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper attempted to stop a motorcyclist for speeding on Interstate 5 near Bow Hill. The rider, a 43-year-old male from Mount Vernon, failed to stop and exited the freeway at Bow Hill, then reentered I-5 southbound. The trooper discontinued the pursuit due to safety concerns. Later, the motorcyclist was spotted again in Mount Vernon, and another traffic stop was attempted. The rider fled, entering I-5 at College Way, traveling northbound in the southbound lanes. As the motorcyclist approached the Skagit River Bridge, he struck a part of the bridge, was ejected from the motorcycle, and was subsequently hit by an oncoming semi-truck. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The Skagit-Island Specialized Multi-Agency Response Team (SMART) is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://hoodline.com/2025/02/motorcyclist-dies-in-wrong-way-crash-on-i-5-near-burlington-after-police-pursuit/ 

Enrique Gonzalez

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/13/2025

Location : Buddy Rogers Avenue and Monty Hall Drive

City : Cathedral City

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Cathedral City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 13, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Cathedral City Police Department officers received a report of a suicidal individual near the Napa Auto Parts store. While en route, 38-year-old local resident Enrique Gonzalez contacted the police, stating he was armed and had relocated to a parking lot at the intersection of Buddy Rogers Avenue and Monty Hall Drive. Upon arrival, officers attempted to engage with Gonzalez, who then fatally shot himself with a firearm concealed in his vehicle. Officers provided medical assistance, but Gonzalez was pronounced dead at the scene. The Riverside County Coroner's Office has taken over the case, and Gonzalez's family has been notified.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://mynewsla.com/crime/2025/02/13/cathedral-city-man-committed-suicide-in-front-of-police-cops-say/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/13/2025

Location : 1500 block of Daffodil Street Court East

City : Sumner

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Sumner Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 13, 2025, Sumner Police responded to a domestic violence call in the 1500 block of Daffodil Street Court East. Officers safely escorted a woman from the residence before a man inside barricaded himself, reportedly armed with a firearm. The Pierce County regional SWAT team was activated, bringing armored vehicles, ballistic shields, breaching equipment, and sniper-observer units to establish a secure perimeter. Negotiators attempted to reach the man by loudspeaker and phone, while tactical operators maintained overwatch and prepared less-lethal and lethal options.
Spotlights and surveillance tools were deployed to monitor all approaches to the residence. While these contact efforts were underway, officers heard a single gunshot from inside. SWAT did not immediately enter, instead obtaining a search warrant to ensure legal entry. Once authorized, a controlled entry was executed under armed cover and tactical lighting. Inside, officers located the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with the firearm recovered nearby. No officers or civilians were injured, and the scene was processed for ballistic and forensic evidence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/domestic-violence-suspect-dead-after-barricading-self-swat-standoff-sumner/B4AJERJMX5DZXIX2E3U5MWESNI/

Gerald Neal

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/12/2025

Location : Intersection of South Rio Grande Avenue and Indiana Street

City : Orlando

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orlando Police Department

Officer(s) : Christopher Moullton

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Unhoused pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 12, 2025, 56-year-old Gerald Neal was fatally struck during a police pursuit in Orlando, Florida. The incident occurred on Indiana Street off Rio Grande Avenue when both the vehicle under pursuit and an unmarked Orlando Police Department truck driven by a detective hit Neal.

Officer Moulton was found to have negligently caused two previous crashes. No fatalities were reported in Detective Moulton's two prior on-duty vehicle crashes in 2019. In one incident, he was found 100% at fault for a head-on collision at the intersection of S. Westmoreland Drive and Michigan Street. The other driver sustained injuries and filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Orlando. In the second incident, Moulton crashed into a concrete barrier while responding to an emergency call. Both incidents resulted in verbal reprimands.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/family-friends-hold-memorial-pedestrian-killed-during-orlando-police-pursuit/5ZDR5CY775AOJGFYDH2IFFLBTI/

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/family-friends-hold-memorial-pedestrian-killed-during-orlando-police-pursuit/5ZDR5CY775AOJGFYDH2IFFLBTI/
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/02/13/orlando-police-chase-led-to-a-pedestrians-death-but-cops-obscured-their-role/
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/detective-who-allegedly-killed-pedestrian-during-police-chase-over-an-unreadable-license-plate-placed-on-paid-leave/

Jeffrey Chapman

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/12/2025

Location : Reno VA Hospital

City : Reno

County : Washoe

State : Nevada

Agency : FBI, Reno Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/12/2025, an officer-involved shooting occurred at the Reno VA Hospital. The FBI and Reno Police Department are investigating. Officials have not disclosed details about the circumstances of the shooting, the individual killed, or whether the person was armed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.2news.com/news/local/fbi-investigating-deadly-shooting-at-reno-va-hospital-man-identified/article_35ea9b44-e948-11ef-b484-c3138a051bc0.html
https://www.kolotv.com/2025/02/12/police-presence-reno-va-hospital/

Leo Warren Reeves

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/12/2025

Location : Neills Creek Road near Fairfield Lane

City : Lillington

County : Harnett

State : North Carolina

Agency : Harnett County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Deputy Calvin Johnson

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/12/2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Harnett County Sheriff's Deputy Calvin Johnson responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Neills Creek Road near Fairfield Lane in Lillington, North Carolina. Upon arrival, Deputy Johnson encountered 31-year-old Leo Warren Reeves, who reportedly challenged the deputy with a knife. After efforts to deescalate the situation, Deputy Johnson fired his weapon, striking Reeves. Deputies administered medical aid until EMS arrived. Reeves was transported to Wake Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc11.com/post/heavy-police-presence-shooting-harnett-county/15898804/
https://www.mydailyrecord.com/news/crime/shooting-reported-on-neills-creek-road/article_cb6f5c8a-e97b-11ef-820d-2715c10b4ad0.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/harnett-deputy-shoots-kills-knife-120600289.html
https://www.wral.com/video/one-person-shot-killed-by-harnett-county-deputy/21857254/

David Garcia

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/12/2025

Location : Near Williams Field and Higley Roads

City : Gilbert

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department; Gilbert Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during alleged abduction incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 12, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Phoenix Police Department officers were investigating reports of a man forcing a woman into a truck near Interstate 10 and 51st Avenue in Phoenix. The vehicle was tracked to the area near Williams Field and Higley Roads in Gilbert. Upon attempting to stop the truck using a grappler device, an officer-involved shooting occurred. The driver, identified as 41-year-old David Garcia, sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old female passenger was also found with gunshot injuries and was transported to a hospital in stable but critical condition. The exact sequence of events leading to the shooting, including who fired the shots that injured the woman, remains under investigation. No officers were injured during the incident. Both the Phoenix and Gilbert Police Departments are conducting separate investigations into the matter.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/gilbert/phoenix-police-officers-involved-in-shooting-in-gilbert-overnight
https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/02/13/suspect-dead-after-possible-kidnapping-shooting-gilbert/

Mark Ryan

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/12/2025

Location : 4000 block of Dove Road

City : Port Huron Township

County : St. Clair

State : Michigan

Agency : Michigan State Police; St. Clair County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 12, 2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Michigan State Police troopers and St. Clair County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic violence call in the 4000 block of Dove Road in Port Huron Township. Family members had called 911 regarding a dispute with a 52-year-old male. Upon arrival, the man exited the residence holding a firearm and refused to comply with officers' commands to drop the weapon. A Michigan State Police trooper discharged their weapon, striking the man. The individual was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The findings will be forwarded to the Michigan Attorney General for review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-shot-killed-michigan-state-police-trooper-after-allegedly-threatening-officers-gun

Isaiah W. Stott

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/12/2025

Location : Near 27th Street and Wisconsin Avenue

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 12, 2025, just before noon, Milwaukee Police Department officers responded to reports of a man firing a rifle into the air near 27th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, west of Marquette University. Upon arrival, officers encountered 24-year-old Isaiah W. Stott and ordered him to drop the weapon. Stott instead fired at the officers, injuring a 34-year-old male officer. A 37-year-old male officer, also with eight years of service, discharged his firearm, striking Stott. Stott was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is conducting the investigation, with the Oak Creek Police Department serving as the lead agency. Body camera footage from the incident will be released in accordance with standard operating procedures. The officer who discharged his weapon has been placed on administrative duty, per departmental protocol.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/man-killed-after-shooting-officer-near-27th-and-wisconsin-identified-by-medical-examiners-office
https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/man-killed-after-shooting-officer-near-27th-and-wisconsin-identified-by-medical-examiners-office
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wBOW_4sdI
https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-officer-shot-man-killed/63774697
https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-police-shooting-medical-examiner-ids-man-fatally-shot-officer

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/11/2025

Location : Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Dealership, 7000 block of Pickettville Road

City : Jacksonville

County : Duval

State : Florida

Agency : Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Drowned during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jacksonville police responded to reports of vehicle break-ins at a car dealership. Officers arrived and ordered the man to surrender. He ran, and an officer attempted to use a Taser, but it was ineffective due to the man's heavy coat. He jumped a fence and entered a nearby retention pond, where he went under and did not resurface. Officers threw flotation devices, but he drowned. A dive team recovered his body.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/man-drowns-retention-pond-while-running-police-after-break-ins-westside-car-dealership/SHTACHR7Y5CM3OTYPOGAMAHDPE/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw4zQ8kc09k
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/man-drowns-retention-pond-while-running-police-after-break-ins-westside-car-dealership/SHTACHR7Y5CM3OTYPOGAMAHDPE/

Max Justin Marlatt

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/11/2025

Location : Walmart parking lot, 301 San Mateo Blvd SE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/11/2025, Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies located 32-year-old Max Justin Marlatt, who was wanted on pedophilia charges out of Michigan, in the parking lot of a Walmart at 301 San Mateo Blvd SE. Deputies attempted to take Marlatt into custody when they shot and killed him. The Sheriff's Office has not released further details about what led to the use of deadly force.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/police-activity-reported-at-walmart-in-south-valley/63758187
https://abqraw.com/post/bcso-updates-public-about-their-deputy-involved-shooting-earlier-today/
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/man-killed-by-bernalillo-county-deputies-outside-of-walmart-identified/

Brandon Williams

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/11/2025

Location : Near 23rd Street and Indiana Avenue

City : Philadelphia

County : Philadelphia

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Philadelphia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 8:56 p.m., Philadelphia Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop near 23rd Street and Lehigh Avenue. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Brandon Williams, drove away. Police escalated a chase that lasted until Williams crashed thevehicle near 23rd and Clearfield Streets and continued on foot. Highway Patrol officers encountered Williams near 23rd Street and Indiana Avenue, where he fired multiple shots, injuring a 38-year-old officer in the right hand. Williams ran away, firing at responding officers and striking two police vehicles. He was later found on the 2900 block of North 23rd Street with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://6abc.com/post/philadelphia-police-officer-shot-north-23rd-street-west-indiana-avenue/15895564/
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-police-officer-shot-in-hand-23rd-indiana/
https://www.inquirer.com/crime/brandon-johnson-police-shooting-death-20250212.html

https://6abc.com/post/philadelphia-police-officer-shot-north-23rd-street-west-indiana-avenue/15895564/
https://x.com/KeeleyFox29/status/1889502171667759554
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-police-officer-shot-in-hand-23rd-indiana/

Abdulrahman Ali

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/10/2025

Location : Not Disclosed

City : Not Disclosed

County : Ascension Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to a disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 10, 2025, in the early morning hours, an Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputy responded to a disturbance call at an undisclosed location in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Upon arrival, the deputy encountered a male subject. During the encounter, the deputy discharged their firearm, resulting in the death of the individual. The Louisiana State Police are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3799548932385-ascension-parish-deputy-shoots-kills-subject-early-monday-morning-troopers-investigating

Paul Richard Montoya

Age :72

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/10/2025

Location : 200 block of N. 11th Avenue

City : Brighton

County : Adams

State : Colorado

Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to crime spree

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 8:44 a.m., Brighton police officers responded to a home on the 200 block of N. 11th Avenue in Brighton, Colorado, where they discovered a 72-year-old man deceased from a violent assault. The man, identified as a family member, fled the scene in a silver Honda CR-V before police arrived. About an hour later in Thornton, the man was involved in a vehicle crash and carjacked a Camaro at knifepoint. Around 9:40 a.m., an Adams County Sheriff's deputy located the man at another family member's home near E. 160th Avenue and Washington Street. When confronted, the man fired a weapon at the deputy, who returned fire, fatally shooting him. The Adams County Critical Incident Team is investigating the officer-involved shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/homicide-suspect-shot-killed-by-police-after-violent-adams-county-crime-spree

Martinez Greenlee III

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/10/2025

Location : Beaver Ruin Road near I-85 interchange

City : Norcross

County : Gwinnett

State : Georgia

Agency : Gwinnett County Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a Gwinnett County Police Department officer was driving east on Beaver Ruin Road near the I-85 interchange in Norcross, Georgia. During this time, 19-year-old Martinez Greenlee III reportedly began crossing the road. The officer's vehicle struck Greenlee. Greenlee was transported to a local hospital by Gwinnett Fire and EMS personnel but died from his injuries. The Georgia State Patrol and the Gwinnett County Police Department's Accident Investigation Unit are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/gwinnett-county-police-vehicle-pedestrian-accident-norcross/85-fea19531-e82e-4824-8176-3c738c8b62cc
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/pedestrian-killed-crash-gwinnett-county-patrol-car-beaver-ruin-road

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/authorities-investigating-pedestrian-crash-involving-gwinnett-police-vehicle/JLZRB5PSORHTHLSJQXLHJMHM3A/

Nathan Johnson

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/10/2025

Location : 100 block of Pecan Drive

City : Moncks Corner

County : Berkeley

State : South Carolina

Agency : Berkeley County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/10/2025, deputies from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Pecan Drive in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Nathan Johnson, who was reportedly armed. During the confrontation, at least one deputy discharged their firearm, resulting in Johnson's death. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.counton2.com/news/sled-investigating-after-suspect-killed-in-deputy-involved-shooting-victim-identified/

Tommy Lee Spurlock

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/10/2025

Location : Interstate 40 near mile marker 294

City : Not Disclosed

County : Putnam

State : Tennessee

Agency : Putnam County Sheriff's Office; Algood Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

In the early hours of February 10, 2025, at approximately 1:36 a.m., an officer from the Algood Police Department attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a silver Dodge Dart for suspected driving under the influence on Highway 111 in Putnam County. The driver, later identified as 29-year-old Tommy Lee Spurlock from Livingston, Tennessee, refused to stop, leading to a pursuit. Deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office joined the chase. During the pursuit, Spurlock reportedly had what appeared to be a firearm and threw items from the vehicle. The chase concluded in a wooded median near mile marker 294 on Interstate 40 West, where, under circumstances still under investigation, the situation escalated, resulting in deputies discharging their firearms. Spurlock was transported to Cookeville Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the events leading up to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsmv.com/2025/02/10/suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-putnam-county/
https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/tbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-putnam-county/
https://3bmedianews.com/officer-involved-chase-and-fatal-shooting-in-putnam-county/

Haylie Baggett

Age :38

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 02/10/2025

Location : 3200 block of Spring Circle

City : Silver Springs

County : Lyon

State : Nevada

Agency : Lyon County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m., deputies from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in the 3200 block of Spring Circle in Silver Springs, Nevada. Upon arrival, they encountered a male individual who informed them that 38-year-old Haylie Baggett had barricaded herself in a bedroom with her 3-year-old child. Deputies attempted to communicate with Baggett through the closed door, urging her to exit safely with the child. After several minutes without cooperation and fearing for the child's safety, deputies forced entry into the bedroom. Unbeknownst to them, Baggett was armed with a handgun. As they entered, she fatally shot her child before turning the weapon on herself. The child was airlifted to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno but was later pronounced deceased.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 Fatalities (Haylie Baggett and her 3-year-old child)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2025/02/11/domestic-violence-call-in-silver-springs-ends-in-double-fatal-shooting/78413563007/
https://www.2news.com/news/local/mother-and-child-dead-after-domestic-violence-incident-shooting-in-silver-springs/article_e755b19e-e82f-11ef-a97e-1f4d171932a9.html
https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2025/feb/11/two-dead-after-shooting-in-silver-springs/

Gertrude (Gerti) Lynette Baggett

Age :3

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 02/10/2025

Location : 3200 block of Spring Circle

City : Silver Springs

County : Lyon

State : Nevada

Agency : Lyon County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m., deputies from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in the 3200 block of Spring Circle in Silver Springs, Nevada. Upon arrival, they encountered a male individual who informed them that 38-year-old Haylie Baggett had barricaded herself in a bedroom with her 3-year-old child. Deputies attempted to communicate with Baggett through the closed door, urging her to exit safely with the child. After several minutes without cooperation and fearing for the child's safety, deputies forced entry into the bedroom. Unbeknownst to them, Baggett was armed with a handgun. As they entered, she fatally shot her child before turning the weapon on herself. Deputies immediately initiated lifesaving measures and summoned emergency medical services. The child was airlifted to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno but was later pronounced deceased. This tragic event has profoundly affected the family, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, and the broader community. The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from the Nevada State Police and Central Lyon County Fire Department.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 Fatalities (Haylie Baggett and her 3-year-old child)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2025/02/11/domestic-violence-call-in-silver-springs-ends-in-double-fatal-shooting/78413563007/
https://www.2news.com/news/local/mother-and-child-dead-after-domestic-violence-incident-shooting-in-silver-springs/article_e755b19e-e82f-11ef-a97e-1f4d171932a9.html
https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2025/feb/11/two-dead-after-shooting-in-silver-springs/ 

Tommy Lee Spurlock

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/10/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Putnam

State : Tennessee

Agency : Putnam County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 10, 2025, deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding a male individual exhibiting threatening behavior. Upon arrival, the individual fired at the deputies, who returned fire, resulting in the individual's death. The identities of the individual and the deputies involved have not been disclosed. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsmv.com/2025/02/10/suspect-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-putnam-county/ 

Moises Cruz

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/10/2025

Location : Intersection of 17th and State Streets

City : Harrisburg

County : Dauphin

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Harrisburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Died in collision with police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., 23-year-old Moises Cruz of Millersburg was driving a Honda Accord at a high rate of speed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and collided with a Harrisburg Police Department SUV and two other vehicles. Cruz was pronounced dead at the scene. The police officer and occupants of the other vehicles sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wgal.com/article/pennsylvania-dauphin-county-23-year-old-man-moises-cruz-killed-deadly-crash-police-vehicle/63738242