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David Dalhover

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/30/2024

Location : Grand Avenue

City : Taylor Mill

County : Kenton

State : Kentucky

Agency : Taylor Mill Police Department and Covington Police Department

Officer(s) : Joshua Denny

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Taylor Mill PD and Covington PD were sent to a domestic violence call and encountered a man with a knife. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox19.com/2024/07/01/chief-taylor-mill-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation/

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/kenton-county/taylor-mill/nky-police-shooting-suspect-allegedly-given-early-release-from-psych-hospital-days-before-deadly-incident

https://www.fox19.com/2024/07/12/bodycam-shows-moments-leading-swat-shooting-nky/

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2024/06/30/police-respond-to-taylor-mill-shooting-involving-officer/74264364007/

Macey Elizabeth Justice

Age :24

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/30/2024

Location : Welcome Home Road

City : Marshall

County : Marshall

State : Alabama

Agency : Albertville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Macey Elizabeth Justice, a 24-year-old resident of Boaz, Alabama, died in a single-vehicle crash while being pursued by the Albertville Police Department on June 28, 2024. During the chase, Justice lost control of her 1995 Ford Ranger, which veered off Welcome Home Road, struck a culvert, and then collided with a tree. She was transported to Huntsville Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. The incident occurred approximately 10 miles west of Albertville in Marshall County. The pursuit and crash are under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Highway Patrol Division, which has not disclosed details about why police initiated the chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/boaz-woman-killed-in-marshall-county-car-crash-after-police-pursuit.html

Brian Moody

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/29/2024

Location : 500 block of Negley Place

City : Dayton

County : Montgomery

State : Ohio

Agency : Dayton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during block party

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Dayton PD were called to a party in a vacant house. When they arrived, they allege that a man was standing in the street pointing a gun at them. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13abc.com/2024/06/30/person-killed-after-aiming-gun-ohio-officers-police-say/

https://dayton247now.com/news/local/balloon-release

https://www.whio.com/news/local/community-gathers-remember-15-year-old-killed-police-shooting/JX74ZWHKWZA4RKTY3D6GC6UXLM/

Alberto Arenas

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/29/2024

Location : Stewart and Gray Road

City : Downey

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Downey Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during a disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/29/2024, Downey Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at Stewart and Gray Road in Downey. The call was initiated by a neighbor who became argumentative after observing teenagers lighting fireworks in a backyard. Upon arrival, officers encountered 29-year-old Alberto Arenas, who had known mental health challenges. Police shot and killed Arenas, who was unarmed at the time. Officers later claimed Arenas had been holding a replica gun, though further details have not been disclosed. The Downey Police Department is leading the investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGvPPSK4ocw
https://www.foxla.com/news/downey-pd-shoot-kill-man-allegedly-lighting-fireworks-backyard
https://abc7.com/post/downey-man-shot-killed-by-police-after-reportedly-lighting-fireworks/15012995/

Janita Nichole Vance

Age :26

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 06/29/2024

Location : Warwick Avenue, off North Euclid in the Kingsway East neighborhood

City : St. Louis

County : St. Louis County

State : Missouri

Agency : St. Louis Airport Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Discussed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by off-duty officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A St. Louis Airport PD officer who was off-duty witnessed a fight between two women. Janita Vance, 26, took out a pistol and shot the 23-year-old woman in the leg. The shot woman’s boyfriend, an officer, then shot and killed Janita Vance.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/one-dead-in-shooting-involving-off-duty-police-officer/

https://www.ksl.com/article/51061270/police-man-shot-killed-by-officers-following-hit-and-run-investigation-in-riverton

Katrina Shamoon Shuker Michael

Age :42

Gender :Female

Race : Middle Eastern

Date : 06/29/2024

Location : 8 Mile and Ryan

City : Warren

County : Macomb

State : Michigan

Agency : Warren Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 29, 2024, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Warren Police Department officers observed three Dodge Chargers traveling at high speeds westbound on 8 Mile Road near Ryan Road, suspected of drag racing. Upon attempting a traffic stop, one vehicle complied, while the other two fled north on Ryan Road. Officers initiated a pursuit, which continued westbound on 10 Mile Road. Near the intersection of 10 Mile and Dequindre Roads, one of the fleeing Chargers collided with a Jeep Cherokee making a left turn. The passenger of the Jeep, 42-year-old Katrina Shamoon Shuker Michael, suffered fatal injuries. The driver of the Jeep and occupants of the Charger sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The second fleeing Charger continued and was later located; its driver was arrested.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality: Katrina Shamoon Shuker Michael

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/warren-police-prosecutor-give-update-after-pursuit-speeding-dodge-charger-ends-fatal-crash
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/07/02/pontiac-man-charged-in-warren-police-chase-that-ended-in-fatal-crash/
https://www.candgnews.com/news/police-drag-racing-led-to-chase-fatal-crash-6011

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Brandon D. Suckow

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/29/2024

Location : Sharpsburg

City : Sharpsburg

County : Coweta

State : Georgia

Agency : Coweta County Sheriff's Office, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress. after double homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 29, 2024, around 1 a.m., Coweta County Sheriff's deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots on Crabapple Court in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two bodies in the driveway and another in the doorway of a residence. As officers approached, 32-year-old Brandon D. Suckow, identified as the shooter, retreated into the house. Deputies then heard a gunshot from inside. The Coweta County SWAT team was activated and, upon securing the scene, found Suckow deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victims were identified as 31-year-old Parker Anderson, 56-year-old Tina Sasser, and an individual named Joshua Wimmer. The relationships between Suckow and the victims remain unclear. The Coweta County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4 fatalities
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Last update: 12/02/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/swat-multiple-shot-coweta-county-four-dead/85-a1b33ac4-fdfe-4b8e-a685-78368153bf5b
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/identities-released-murder-suicide-coweta-county/85-b0c9d3d6-8c59-4cb0-a474-c47091de1cca
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/community/more-than-a-number/daughter-remembers-mother-killed-murder-suicide-coweta-county-home/85-0e36b555-5930-47fe-ab22-e4e42ace8692
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/coweta-county/4-people-killed-coweta-county-murder-suicide-identified/F6HDWXZZYNFS5CBUN5IFBHYLEY/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/29/2024

Location : Gulf Freeway and 610

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a guardrail during a high-speed chase with Houston police. Police claimed to have "called off the chase" just before the crash. The man’s identity remains undisclosed​.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/06/29/motorcyclist-dies-after-high-speed-chase-with-south-houston-police/

Quentin Ravenel

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : Alpha Street

City : Charleston

County : Charleston

State : South Carolina

Agency : Charleston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “suspicious person” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Quentin Ravenel was a local musician in Charleston, SC who was at someone’s home on Alpha Street involved in a fight. Charleston PD arrived, engaged in a shootout with him and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.live5news.com/2024/07/01/coroner-ids-man-shot-n-charleston-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/north-charleston-police-shooting-local-musician-dead/article_9954636a-37b7-11ef-9cf6-5b8ec7ae97bb.html

https://www.counton2.com/news/coroner-identifies-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-near-park-circle/

Douglas Smith

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : U.S. Route 35

City : Troy

County : Fayette

State : Ohio

Agency : Troy Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Troy PD arrived to a “shots fired” call, spotted a vehicle they felt may be involved and police later saw the man on Route 35. Police began a chase. The man committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/subject-in-troy-shots-fired-investigation-found-dead-in-fayette-county/

https://www.sciotopost.com/armed-suspect-found-dead-in-fayette-county-following-pursuit/

Nyah Mway

Age :13

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : 900 block of Shaw St

City : Utica

County : Oneida

State : New York

Agency : Utica Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Child killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A special Crime Prevention Unit of Utica PD conducted a traffic stop. Several teens ran from a vehicle. Police ran after him on foot and shot and killed a 13-year-old boy, stating he had something in his hand that looked like a gun. Bystander video appeared on social media showing several officers running after him, knocking him to the ground, pinning him and with 2 officers on top of him, a third one shot and killed the child. he had been a local middle schooler. Police initially stated that he had been armed. This turned out to be a plastic Glock 17 replica.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cnycentral.com/news/local/13-year-old-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting

https://www.wktv.com/news/utica-police-to-hold-news-conference-after-13-year-old-dies-from-shooting-injuries/article_1c170790-3609-11ef-9ab1-8b4b16c0500a.html

Bystander Video: https://x.com/RealTetsuiga/status/1807045213380088279/video/1

Bodycam Video released by police:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rll5l2E7Lsk

Police Press Release:
https://www.wktv.com/news/local/full-document-upd-releases-additional-details-on-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-of-teen/article_4557a7ca-361f-11ef-843d-2f0a9fee139f.html

Andrew E. Smith

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : Bridge Street between Beech and Ash streets

City : Manchester

County : Hillsborough

State : New Hampshire

Agency : Manchester Police Department

Officer(s) : Sgt. Daniel Whelan

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pedestrian stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Manchester officer on foot approached a man and asked to speak with him. Police did not state why they stopped the man. It is unknown what transpired but police claim the man took a pistol out of his pocket, was engaged in an altercation with the officer where a bullet from the pistol was fired and was shot and killed by police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmur.com/article/manchester-new-hampshire-man-shot-police-62824/61455786

https://www.unionleader.com/news/crime/officer-in-deadly-bridge-street-shooting-identified/article_5a312e18-448f-11ef-b41c-832f491813df.html

https://www.necn.com/news/local/police-investigation-causing-road-closures-in-manchester-nh/3270196/

https://www.necn.com/news/local/authorities-id-man-shot-and-killed-by-police-in-manchester-nh/3271032/

John Jay Niebuhr

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Melbourne

County : Brevard

State : Florida

Agency : Melbourne Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after trespassing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/28/2024, Melbourne Police officers tracked John Jay Niebuhr, 40, to a hotel parking lot in Melbourne, Florida, following an incident at Orlando Airport where he allegedly attempted to board a plane without a ticket and was turned away by airline staff. Police stated they found Niebuhr sitting in his vehicle with a dog inside. According to police, they saw a gun in the vehicle, which they claim prompted them to shoot and kill Niebuhr. The dog in the vehicle was unharmed and taken into the care of animal services.
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Police have not provided details about the specific actions Niebuhr allegedly took that led them to open fire. Body-worn camera (BWC) footage, if available, has not been released to corroborate their account. Questions remain about whether Niebuhr posed an immediate threat or whether any de-escalation tactics were attempted.
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The Melbourne Police Department has announced an internal investigation into the shooting, but further details, including the officers’ names and the precise location of the incident, have not been disclosed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/brevard-county/john-niebuhr-police-shooting-melbourne-airport-2024-20240628-story.html
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/06/28/man-shot-by-police-after-trespassing-at-orlando-airport/
https://www.wesh.com/article/john-niebuhr-melbourne-police-shooting-dog-unharmed/32783947

Gerald D. Lewallen III

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : Niedringhaus Avenue near 16th Street

City : Granite City

County : Madison

State : Illinois

Agency : Granite City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/28/2024, Granite City Police observed a speeding pickup truck and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver, identified as Gerald D. Lewallen III, refused to stop. Police escalated the situation into a high-speed chase through city streets. The pursuit ended when the truck crashed on Niedringhaus Avenue near 16th Street, resulting in Lewallen's death. Police have not disclosed further details about the chase or the officers involved.
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The Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/granite-city-police-chase-fatal-crash-2024
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/granite-city-fatal-chase-pursuit-2024
https://www.kmov.com/news/local/granite-city-police-high-speed-chase-ends-in-death-2024

Michael Adrian Gomez

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : 210 Freeway

City : Rancho Cucamonga

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/28/2024, a police chase involving the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Rancho Cucamonga Police, and Ontario Police ended in a fatal crash that claimed the life of 17-year-old Michael Adrian Gomez. Deputies initiated the pursuit around 1:50 AM in Upland, attempting to stop a black 2018 Hyundai on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, leading officers on a high-speed chase that lasted approximately six minutes. The chase ended violently when the Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then a pole at 16th Street and Mountain Avenue. The impact caused the Hyundai to split into pieces and catch fire. Four people, including Gomez, were killed at the scene, while a 13-year-old survived but was hospitalized. The Hyundai was reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was recovered from one of the deceased.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-teens-among-4-killed-after-dui-pursuit-ends-in-violent-fiery-crash/
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/

Joel Jeremiah Silva

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Rancho Cucamonga

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, Ontario Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including Rancho Cucamonga Police and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash

https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : 210 Freeway

City : Rancho Cucamonga

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-teens-among-4-killed-after-dui-pursuit-ends-in-violent-fiery-crash/

Jesus Guillen

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : 210 Freeway near the Mountain Avenue exit

City : Rancho Cucamonga

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, Ontario Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash
https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-teens-among-4-killed-after-dui-pursuit-ends-in-violent-fiery-crash/

Cody Watkins

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : 5800 block of Belt Line Road

City : Dallas

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Dallas Police Department

Officer(s) : Graves

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during assault

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Dallas PD arrived on Belt Line Road in north Dallas where a man was allegedly assaulting a woman. The man held a knife. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-officer-inolved-shooting-far-north-dallas

Jamie Ann Crabtree

Age :36

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : 3rd Avenue and Elm Street

City : North Branch

County : Chisago

State : Minnesota

Agency : North Branch Police Department

Officer(s) : Duane Southworth, Kyle Miller

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 27, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., North Branch Police Department officers responded to a report of an intoxicated and suicidal woman, identified as 36-year-old Jamie Ann Crabtree, walking near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Elm Street while carrying a bottle of alcohol and a handgun in a case. Officers confronted Crabtree and claimed she did not acknowledge their commands to drop the weapon. Officer Kyle Miller then fired PepperBall rounds. According to squad car camera footage, Crabtree appeared to point an object at the officers. Officer Duane Southworth opened fire with his rifle multiple times, striking Crabtree. She was pronounced dead at Lakes Region Emergency Medical Services.
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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) reported that squad car camera footage shows Crabtree appearing to point an object at the officers. However, the specific nature of the object has not been disclosed by authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/family-members-identify-woman-shot-to-death-this-week-by-police-in-north-branch/600377250
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/north-branch-police-shooting-body-cam-video-jamie-crabtree/
https://www.fox9.com/news/bodycam-footage-released-north-branch-police-shooting

Bodycam Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz0VhFWXd-4

Francisco J. Hernandez Jr.

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : Super 8 Motel on Candlers Mountain Road

City : Lynchburg

County : Campbell

State : Virginia

Agency : Lynchburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lynchburg PD arrived at Motel Super 8 to arrest Francisco Hernandez. He reportedly grabbed a woman hostage and locked himself into a room. SWAT arrived and he released the woman. Police then shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wset.com/news/local/one-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-lynchburg-hotel

Dallas Loyd Gragg

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : Ninth Avenue Drive Northeast

City : Hickory

County : Catawba

State : North Carolina

Agency : Catawba County Sheriff’s Office SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police arrived to arrest a man on outstanding warrants. He locked himself inside of the home and SWAT was called. SWAT bore down on the residence for 5 hours until police breached entry and found the man dead. Police have not clarified so far how he died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yahoo.com/news/standoff-swat-tries-man-hickory-014535082.html

Eric Michael Fiddler

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/27/2024

Location : Intersection of Beecher Road and Lamb Road

City : Jefferson Township

County : Hillsdale

State : Michigan

Agency : Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 27, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a detective sergeant from the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop on Beecher Road near Lamb Road in Jefferson Township, Michigan. The vehicle's driver, a 33-year-old male with active warrants, was taken into custody without incident. The passenger, identified as 34-year-old Eric Michael Fiddler, refused to identify himself and became uncooperative. Deputy William Henry Butler Jr., 51, arrived to assist. As deputies attempted to remove Fiddler from the vehicle, he produced a handgun from his waistband and fatally shot Deputy Butler. Fiddler then fled on foot into a nearby wooded area.
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An extensive manhunt ensued, involving multiple law enforcement agencies. At approximately 6:15 p.m., Michigan State Police troopers located Fiddler hiding in a field near the intersection of Culbert Road and Osseo Road South. When ordered to surrender, Fiddler opened fire on the troopers, who returned fire, resulting in his death at the scene.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 law enforcement officer: Deputy William Henry Butler Jr.
1 individual: Eric Michael Fiddler

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whmi.com/news/article/murdered-hillsdale-co-deputy-identified
https://www.yahoo.com/news/slain-deputy-identified-details-emerge-220356938.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/hillsdale-county-deputy-shot/

Stanley Lamar Reed

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/27/2024

Location : Hwy 301 N & Brooks Hendrix Road

City : Statesboro

County : Bulloch

State : Georgia

Agency : Bulloch Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 27, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Georgia State Patrol troopers and Bulloch County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet Camaro near the intersection of Highway 301 North and Brooks Hendrix Road in Statesboro, Georgia. The driver, identified as 53-year-old Stanley Lamar Reed of Valdosta, Georgia, exhibited erratic behavior during the stop. As officers approached, Reed accelerated the vehicle toward them, prompting officers to discharge their firearms. Reed sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting. Upon completion, the case file will be submitted to the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review. The identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, and no information regarding administrative actions has been released.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjcl.com/article/suspect-dead-overnight-officer-shooting-bulloch-county/61451940

https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/suspect-shot-dead-after-armed-robbery-chase/

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/man-dies-after-allegedly-robbing-store-driving-u-haul-towards-deputies-gsp-during-chase/OSCW7JACUFAJDNFQKSVZCS4YXQ/

Juan Mack

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/27/2024

Location : Elm and West 12th Street

City : Cincinnati

County : Hamilton

State : Ohio

Agency : Cincinnati Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after stabbing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 911 caller reported that a female had been stabbed multiple time in the 3300 block of Park Crest Lane on the west side of Cincinnati. Police broadcast a description of the attacker who was fleeing by vehicle. Police caught up with him near Warsaw and Enright and tried to traffic-stop him. The man pointed a handgun several times. Numerous police cars followed him to Elm and West 12th Street. The man exited the vehicle and walked near Music Hall. Police followed him and ordered him to drop the gun. Police began firing beanbag munitions at him. The man did not drop his gun. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://local12.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-washington-park-officers-department-music-hall-over-the-rhine-downtown-roads-closed-cops-suspect

https://local12.com/news/local/police-chief-to-release-new-information-on-officer-involved-shooting-by-music-hall-cincinnati-teresa-theetge-stabbing-suspect-pursuit-chase-neck-suicide-by-cop

https://www.fox19.com/video/2024/06/28/cincinnati-police-chief-ids-suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting/

Kevin Lee Scheel

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/27/2024

Location : Country Road 1080

City : Mt. Vernon

County : Lawrence

State : Missouri

Agency : Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Kevin Lee Scheel was allegedly holding a former girlfriend against her will. Police arrived and he released her promptly. Police decided to arrest him for the previous crime of not letting her leave his house. He locked himself into the home. Police brought State Police and SWAT and bore down on the residence with SWAT tactics until Scheel committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

http://www.lawrencecountyrecord.com/content/law-co-standoff-ends-public-suicide

Francis L. Boyle

Age :85

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/27/2024

Location : 4th and Purdue

City : Enid

County : Garfield

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Enid Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Enid PD tried to traffic-stop a vehicle they believed to be stolen that was driven and occupied by several teenagers. The vehicle did not stop. Police escalated a high-speed chase through town that ended when the fleeing vehicle crashed into a bystander vehicle, killing the bystander driver.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://okcfox.com/news/local/enid-police-respond-to-multi-vehicle-crash-at-4th-and-purdue-drivers-urged-to-avoid-area

https://www.news9.com/story/667e921691f1567fc57da57f/1-dead-4-hospitalized-after-enid-pursuit-ends-in-crash

Max Van Sickle

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/27/2024

Location : Bellevue West Apartments, 100 Ridgelake Pkwy

City : Nashville

County : Davidson

State : Tennessee

Agency : Nashville Police Department

Officer(s) : Jonathan Scull

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic dispute

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Nashville Metro PD arrived at a domestic dispute where a man hat stabbed his brother. Police arrived and the man ran out of the home with a knife. Police fired tasers and guns and killed him. The brother was injured and survived. He told police that his brother had been doing drugs and was in mental health crisis when the attack occurred.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2024/06/27/nashville-police-shooting-stabbing-suspect-bellevue-brother/74229259007/

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/younger-brother-stabs-older-brother-then-ends-up-shot-and-killed-by-mnpd

https://www.wsmv.com/2024/06/27/graphic-warning-bodycam-footage-911-call-released-after-man-killed-by-police-following-stabbing/

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/stabbing-suspect-shot-killed-by-metro-officer-in-bellevue/

Paul Wilhite

Age :61

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : Camelot Drive RV Park

City : Poplar Bluff

County : Butler

State : Missouri

Agency : Butler County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 26, 2024, law enforcement officers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), U.S. Marshals Service, and Butler County Sheriff's Department were involved in a fatal shooting at the Camelot RV Park along Highway 67, near Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
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The incident occurred as officers attempted to serve a warrant on 61-year-old Paul Wilhite of Brinkley, Arkansas. During the encounter, Wilhite was shot by officers. He was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital, where he was pronounced dead later that day.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control is leading the investigation into the shooting, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and the Butler County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy was scheduled for June 28, 2024.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.darnews.com/story/3045088.html

https://www.kait8.com/2024/06/27/victim-identified-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-butler-county-mo-rv-park/

Rolando Esquivel

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : Holt Avenue

City : Pomona

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Pomona Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/26/2024, officers from the Pomona Police Department responded to a call reporting a "man with a gun" at Holt Avenue in Pomona. Upon arrival, they encountered 40-year-old Rolando Esquivel. A shootout ensued between Esquivel and the officers, resulting in his death. Details regarding what led to the exchange of gunfire have not been disclosed. The Pomona Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/post/pomona-police-fatally-shoot-man-intersection/15002087/

Daniel Jenkins

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : Mobile home (specific location not disclosed)

City : Wauchula

County : Hardee

State : Florida

Agency : Hardee County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Described

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/26/2024, deputies from the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a mobile home in Wauchula, Florida, to serve an arrest warrant for a probation violation on Daniel Jenkins. According to police, Jenkins attempted to flee and was holding two knives. Deputies first deployed a taser, but then fired multiple gunshots, killing Jenkins.
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Police have not released details explaining why lethal force was used after the taser deployment, nor have they provided evidence that Jenkins posed an immediate threat. No body-worn camera footage or additional video evidence has been made public to verify the police account. The escalation of the encounter, including the decision to fire lethal shots, has raised questions about the use of force and whether alternative de-escalation tactics could have been employed.
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The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office has announced an internal investigation into the incident but has not disclosed a timeline for its completion or whether the officers involved are on administrative leave.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/hardee-county-shooting-daniel-jenkins-probation-violation-2024/
https://www.wtsp.com/news/local/hardee-county-deputies-shoot-daniel-jenkins-wauchula/
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/hardee-county-sheriff-investigation-police-shooting-daniel-jenkins/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : North Stadium Drive

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Houston PD received an out of state call that someone was suicidal. Police arrived with SWAT and encircled the apartment building. The person committed suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/post/houston-police-officer-shooting-north-stadium-drive/15003226/

William J Banks Jr.

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue

City : Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue

County : Melbourne

State : Florida

Agency : Melbourne Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “suspicious person” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/26/2024, Melbourne Police responded to a call about a “suspicious person” near the intersection of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue in Melbourne, Florida. Officers located William J. Banks Jr., 47, and claimed an exchange of gunfire occurred. Police shot and killed Banks during the encounter.
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The landlord of the property where Banks was found described him as an excellent tenant and a positive individual, expressing confusion about how the situation escalated to a fatal outcome. Police have not provided evidence to substantiate their claim of a shootout, and no body-worn camera footage or other recordings have been released. Key details, including what prompted the use of lethal force and whether any attempts at de-escalation were made, remain unknown.
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The Melbourne Police Department has announced an internal investigation but has not disclosed a timeline for the release of its findings or whether the involved officers remain on duty.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wesh.com/article/melbourne-police-active-shooter-situation/61420863

Benjamin Davis

Age :76

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : Anchorage Correctional Complex

City : Anchorage

County : Anchorage

State : Alaska

Agency : Alaska Department of Corrections

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Found Dead in Jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 26, 2024, Benjamin Davis, a 76-year-old white male, was found dead at the Anchorage Correctional Complex in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Department of Corrections reported his death, noting that it followed a medical emergency. The exact cause of death remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://alaskapublic.org/news/2024-07-02/2-more-alaska-inmates-die-as-details-emerge-on-early-morning-anchorage-jail-death

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : Anchorage Correctional Complex

City : Anchorage

County : Anchorage

State : Alaska

Agency : Anchorage Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died During Booking Process

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 26, 2024, a male individual died at the Anchorage Correctional Complex in Anchorage, Alaska, during the booking process following his arrest. He was transported to the facility by Anchorage Police. Upon arrival at the booking area, he experienced a medical emergency and was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.anchoragepolice.com/news/death-investigation-at-the-anchorage-correctional-complex
https://alaskapublic.org/news/2024-06-26/man-dies-while-being-booked-at-anchorage-jail-matching-alaskas-2023-inmate-toll-in-6-months

Joseph Gloria

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : 22000 block of Country Gate Road

City : Moreno Valley

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Died during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/26/2024, Riverside County Sheriff's deputies responded to a family disturbance call at the 22000 block of Country Gate Rd in Moreno Valley. The call involved reports that Joseph Gloria, 46, had allegedly been intoxicated and threatened a family member with a wooden stick. Deputies arrived at the scene, deployed a taser to subdue Gloria, and handcuffed him. Shortly after, Gloria died during the arrest. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is the primary agency investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/local/2024/06/27/man-dies-after-arrest-taser-by-riverside-county-sheriff-deputies/74240758007/
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/california/57915-riverside-county-family-disturbance-call-ends-in-death-of-46-year-old-moreno-valley-man

Paul Michael Willhite

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : Camelot RV Park

City : Poplar Bluff

County : Butler

State : Arkansas

Agency : US Marshals

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A US Marshals Task Force arrived at an RV Park to arrest Paul Willhite for unknown reasons. They allege that he raised a weapon. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfvs12.com/video/2024/06/27/victim-identified-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/

Robert Kunhart

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : 10800 block of Lost Ark Ave

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metro PoliceDepartment, SWAT

Officer(s) : Ashley Ravelo, Johnny Patino

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man allegedly stole a vehicle at a gas station and then drove home and threatened his roommate. Police arrived and he locked himself into the apartment. SWAT escalated a standoff that ended when the man shot and killed himself under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lvmpd.com/Home/Components/News/News/1127/263

Titus Kopp

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/26/2024

Location : 2100 block of Crestridge Road

City : Greensboro

County : Guilford

State : North Carolina

Agency : Greensboro Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “man with a knife” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Greensboro Police arrived at a call about a man with a knife, found Titus Kopp and shot and killed him when they saw him holding the knife while allegedly walking toward police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/greensboro/large-police-presence-seen-in-greensboro-off-crestridge-road/

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/crestridge-road-investigation-greensboro/83-4daa6634-3018-444e-9cb1-1fd0fcbb7183

Mariel Rivera Samuels

Age :37

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/25/2024

Location : NE 2nd Avenue and NE 25th St

City : Miami

County : Miami Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/25/2024, Miami Police responded to a call about a mental health crisis at an apartment near NE 2nd Avenue and NE 25th St in Miami, Florida. The roommate of Mariel Rivera Samuels, 37, contacted authorities after finding her holding a knife during what was described as a mental health episode.
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According to police, officers spoke with Samuels to de-escalate the situation. Police claimed that she picked up the knife again during the interaction, prompting officers to shoot and kill her, allegedly fearing for their lives. The department has not provided body-worn camera footage or additional evidence to confirm their account of events.
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The handling of this mental health crisis has raised questions about the use of lethal force and whether non-lethal alternatives or more effective de-escalation tactics were attempted. The Miami Police Department has announced an internal investigation but has not provided a timeline for its completion or stated whether the officers involved are on administrative leave.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/mariel-rivera-samuels-police-shooting-mental-health-2024-06-25/
https://www.local10.com/news/miami-police-department-mental-health-crisis-shooting/
https://www.wsvn.com/news/local/mariel-rivera-samuels-mental-health-police-incident/