Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Anthony Ferguson
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/25/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Baltimore
County : Baltimore
State : Maryland
Agency : Baltimore Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/30/2024, Bishop Khalil-Aishon Jones-Daniel was killed by a SWAT officer during a standoff at an apartment complex in the 3300 block of Hampton Point in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, including its SWAT unit, responded to reports of an armed individual barricaded inside a residence after an alleged domestic dispute escalated.
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Law enforcement established a perimeter, evacuated nearby apartments, and engaged in prolonged negotiations with Jones-Daniel. Reports indicate he was armed and refused to surrender, prompting SWAT officer Edward Cochran to take lethal action during the standoff. Jones-Daniel was pronounced dead at the scene. Specific details regarding the use of force, including whether non-lethal measures were attempted or if Jones-Daniel discharged his weapon, remain under investigation. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has not disclosed whether body camera footage is available or if it will be released publicly. The incident is being investigated internally by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, with findings to be reviewed by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mynorthwest.com/3961077/baltimore-police-fatally-shoot-a-man-who-pulls-gun-during-questioning-detective-injured/
https://wjla.com/news/local/burtonsville-maryland-officer-involved-shooting-montgomery-county-hampton-point-drive-apartment-swat-bishop-jones-daniel-police-fatal-shooting?utm_
https://wjla.com/news/local/police-confirm-officer-involved-shooting

Kedrayn Blueford
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/25/2024
Location : 21599 block of Jordan Pond Ridge in the Highlands Subdivision
City : Spring
County : Montgomery
State : Texas
Agency : Porter Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Family called 911 because Kedrayn Blueford, known to have mental health issues, was experiencing a mental health crisis. Police arrived, saw him with a knife and shot and killed him.
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Justin Yanez
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : Shields and Valentine Avenues
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/24/2024, Fresno Police Department (FPD) officers initiated a pursuit of a motorcycle that was reportedly speeding. The motorcycle, driven by 36-year-old Justin Yanez, crashed at the intersection of Shields and Valentine Avenues in Fresno, California. Yanez was killed in the crash, and a passenger was critically injured.
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Police stated that Yanez had an open warrant at the time of the pursuit, which led to the decision to chase the motorcycle. The circumstances surrounding the crash, including speed and police tactics, are under investigation. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is reviewing the incident as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fresnobee.com/latest-news/article288725820.html
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/3-hospitalized-after-speed-chase-crash-in-fresno/

Ellarea Dickson
Age :77
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : U.S. Highway 31, near Town Square Shopping Center
City : Hartselle
County : Cullman
State : Alabama
Agency : Hartselle Police Department, Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office, Alabama State Troopers
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 24, 2024, Hartselle Police Department (HPD) escalated a pursuit against a speeding driver traveling on U.S. Highway 31 near Hartselle, Alabama. The pursuit began after the driver ran a red light and continued at excessive speed. Other law enforcement agencies joined the chase, including Cullman Police Department (CPD), Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), and Alabama State Troopers who all pursued the vehicle at over 100 mph. .
The chase escalated further when the driver, losing both front tires at one point, continued fleeing at speeds and this continued across several miles and for a significant time despite the vehicle’s worsening condition. The chase ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with bystander Ellarea Dickson's car near the Town Square Shopping Center in Cullman. Dickson, 77, was killed in the crash, and another individual was critically injured. The driver of the fleeing vehicle was taken into custody after sustaining injuries and remains hospitalized.
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The incident is under investigation, with felony charges expected for the driver, Michael Ivy, who is currently facing charges related to eluding police and reckless endangerment
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Updated: 11/25/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/high-speed-pursuit-leaves-one-221900465.html

Shannon Musgraves
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : 200 block of Lakeside Avenue
City : East Alton
County : Madison
State : Illinois
Agency : East Alton Police Department, Madison County Sheriff's Office, SWAT, multiple other LEOs
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/24/2024, Shannon Musgraves, 47, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a nine-hour standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The incident began when East Alton Police responded to a residence on the 200 block of Lakeside Avenue. The Madison County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police, SWAT units, and officers from the Wood River and Alton Police Departments joined the operation. Authorities have not disclosed what prompted their initial response.
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Police allege Musgraves was armed and refused to comply with orders to exit the residence. SWAT teams deployed heavy equipment, including armored vehicles, and used flashbang grenades and tear gas to force compliance. Witnesses reported loud explosions, extensive damage to the property, and disruptions to the neighborhood, including the evacuation of nearby homes.
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Despite these efforts, Musgraves did not surrender. Officers discovered his body inside the home nine hours into the standoff. Critics, including Musgraves’ family, have raised concerns about the aggressive tactics used, arguing that the situation could have been resolved without the use of overwhelming force.
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Law enforcement agencies involved have not disclosed critical details, including the justification for initiating the operation and the escalation of force. The Illinois State Police and Madison County Sheriff's Office are conducting an investigation.
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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/east-alton-swatt-standoff-shannon-musgraves-2024
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/swat-tactics-criticized-east-alton-incident-2024
https://www.ksdk.com/news/local/madison-county-sheriffs-office-investigation-east-alton-standoff
https://patch.com/illinois/southside/east-alton-man-dies-during-swat-standoff

Efrain Quezada
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : 91 Freeway
City : Anaheim
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : CHP, LAPD, Anaheim Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/24/2024, law enforcement, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and Anaheim Police Department, pursued Efrain Quezada, 41, who was accused of stalking. The pursuit escalated, involving helicopters, SWAT units, and multiple police vehicles. During the pursuit, Quezada stopped on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim, where he reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. SWAT involvement included tactical vehicles and police helicopters coordinating with ground units. The extended duration and tactics of the pursuit resulted in suicide during the manhunt. Investigations are being led by the CHP, LAPD, and Anaheim Police Department.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.foxla.com/video/1461006
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZPydPP4p_4

Michael Aaron Vaughn
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : 24 Auburn Way S
City : Auburn
County : King
State : Washington
Agency : King County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT, Auburn Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during eviction
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
King County SWAT and Auburn PD arrived at an apartment to evict a man who owed 3 months back rent. Police shot and killed him in his home. Police did not answer whether he had been armed or why he was killed.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : 2509 Okeechobee Boulevard, Pizza Hut
City : West Palm Beach
County : Palm Beach
State : Florida
Agency : DEA
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police for undisclosed reasons
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/24/2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted an operation at a Pizza Hut located at 2509 Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. During the operation, a male individual was shot and killed by an unidentified officer. The reasons for the shooting have not been disclosed by the agency. No additional details about the circumstances leading to the use of lethal force have been provided.
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are investigating the incident.
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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.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/west-palm-beach/suspect-shot-dead-by-drug-enforcement-administration-agent-in-west-palm-beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Ib9Bm2_RQ

Nicholas Goolsby
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : 151 Bunker Hill Ln
City : Statesville
County : Iredell
State : North Carolina
Agency : Statesville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were called to a domestic violence situation, found 2 dead women, 1 surviving baby and a shooter who committed suicide under police duress when police arrived. Only one victim is listed here because the other two homicides occurred prior to police arriving.
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Beau Purtee
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : 26795 Tracy Rd
City : Northwood
County : Wood
State : Ohio
Agency : Perrysburg Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Ross Wheatley
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “Man with a gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Perrysburg Township PD responded to a “man with a gun” call, found the man and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.13abc.com/2024/05/24/perrysburg-twp-shoot-kill-suspect-that-allegedly-shot-them/
https://www.sent-trib.com/2024/05/30/details-released-for-fatal-perrysburg-twp-shooting/

Jesus Pedro Garcia
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/24/2024
Location : CA-41 and E Jensen Avenue
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/24/2024, Fresno Police Department (FPD) officers responded to a call reporting a man, later identified as 34-year-old Jesus Pedro Garcia, walking along the road near the intersection of CA-41 and E Jensen Avenue. The caller reported that Garcia was reportedly carrying a gun.
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When police arrived, they encountered Garcia, and shortly after, officers shot and killed him. The details of whether Garcia posed an immediate threat to police or understood their commands remain unclear. Investigators have not confirmed whether Garcia spoke English, which may have impacted his ability to respond to police commands.
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Garcia's family could not be located at the time of the incident. The case remains under investigation by the Fresno Police Department and other relevant authorities.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article288723065.html
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/family-of-deceased-suspect-sought-in-fresno-county-coroners-office-say/

James J.T. Taylor
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 600 block of Davis Avenue
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a Des Moines Police Department detective observed a stolen 2013 Hyundai Sonata near Ninth Street and Center Street. The detective "monitored" the vehicle as it traveled south through downtown Des Moines. Upon entering McRae Park, a marked patrol vehicle approached, at which point the Hyundai exited the roadway, maneuvered around the patrol car, and accelerated eastbound on Davis Avenue at a high rate of speed.
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Just moments later, officers found the Hyundai had crashed in the 600 block of Davis Avenue. The vehicle had struck a curb, left the roadway, and collided with a tree, resulting in all occupants being ejected. The driver, identified as 15-year-old James "JT" Taylor III, and two passengers, 18-year-old Jamarion Jackson and 15-year-old Eric Vortes Jr., sustained fatal injuries. An 18-year-old, Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, was critically injured and transported to a local hospital where he died later.
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The Des Moines Police Department's Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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Casualties: Four fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-des-moines-crash-jamarion-jackson-eric-vortes-jr-james-jt-taylor-iii/60897447
https://who13.com/news/des-moines-police-release-names-of-3-teens-killed-in-high-speed-crash/
https://northiowatoday.com/2024/05/24/teens-flee-des-moines-police-in-stolen-hyundai-crash-and-die-after-ejected-from-car/

Tarez Lee Matthew Williams
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 600 block of Davis Avenue
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and 2 passengers killed
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a Des Moines Police Department detective observed a stolen 2013 Hyundai Sonata near Ninth Street and Center Street. The detective "monitored" the vehicle as it traveled south through downtown Des Moines. Upon entering McRae Park, a marked patrol vehicle approached, at which point the Hyundai exited the roadway, maneuvered around the patrol car, and accelerated eastbound on Davis Avenue at a high rate of speed.
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Just moments later, officers found the Hyundai had crashed in the 600 block of Davis Avenue. The vehicle had struck a curb, left the roadway, and collided with a tree, resulting in all occupants being ejected. The driver, identified as 15-year-old James "JT" Taylor III, and two passengers, 18-year-old Jamarion Jackson and 15-year-old Eric Vortes Jr., sustained fatal injuries. An 18-year-old, Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, was critically injured and transported to a local hospital where he died later
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The Des Moines Police Department's Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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Casualties: Four fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-des-moines-crash-jamarion-jackson-eric-vortes-jr-james-jt-taylor-iii/60897447
https://who13.com/news/des-moines-police-release-names-of-3-teens-killed-in-high-speed-crash/
https://northiowatoday.com/2024/05/24/teens-flee-des-moines-police-in-stolen-hyundai-crash-and-die-after-ejected-from-car/

Kilyn Lewis
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 384 S. Ironton Street
City : Aurora
County : Arapahoe
State : Colorado
Agency : Aurora Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Michael Dieck
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 23, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers from the Aurora Police Department's SWAT team, in collaboration with the Denver Police Department's fugitive unit, attempted to arrest 37-year-old Kilyn Lewis at the Edenbrook condominiums in Aurora. Lewis was a suspect in a May 5 shooting incident in Denver. As officers approached, Lewis was observed exiting his red Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Body-worn camera footage shows Lewis raising his hands, holding a cellphone, before being shot by Officer Michael Dieck. Lewis fell to the ground, stating, "I don't have nothing," and was transported to a hospital, where he died two days later.
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Officer Dieck, a 12-year veteran of the Aurora Police Department, was placed on administrative leave following the incident. The 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team conducted an independent investigation into the shooting. On October 12, 2024, District Attorney John Kellner announced that Officer Dieck would not be prosecuted, stating that he believed Lewis was holding a gun and was about to fire at officers.
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The Aurora Police Department released body-worn camera footage to provide transparency. The footage shows officers issuing commands to Lewis, who then raises his hands holding a cellphone before being shot.
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Lewis's family and community members have expressed concerns about the use of deadly force in this incident. They have called for further investigation and accountability regarding the actions of Officer Dieck.
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Officer Dieck had previously also fatally shot Tyrell Jones in 2018. Officer Dieck was cleared for that shooting.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: December 1, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cpr.org/2024/06/20/aurora-police-shooting-kilyn-lewis-death/
https://apnews.com/article/0452a826d1ab8595d7970bb0b7ddd944
https://www.cpr.org/2024/07/04/wife-of-kilyn-lewis-fatally-shot-by-aurora-police-speaks/
https://kdvr.com/news/local/body-camera-video-shows-moment-aurora-officer-shoots-kills-suspect/
https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora-officer-and-suspect-fatally-shot-during-may-23-arrest-identified/
https://kdvr.com/news/local/police-investigation-finds-deadly-shooting-of-kilyn-lewis-didnt-violate-policy/
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/aurora/report-by-aurora-police-watchdog-raises-questions-about-shooting-that-killed-kilyn-lewis

Eric Vortes
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 600 block of Davis Avenue
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a Des Moines Police Department detective observed a stolen 2013 Hyundai Sonata near Ninth Street and Center Street. The detective "monitored" the vehicle as it traveled south through downtown Des Moines. Upon entering McRae Park, a marked patrol vehicle approached, at which point the Hyundai exited the roadway, maneuvered around the patrol car, and accelerated eastbound on Davis Avenue at a high rate of speed.
Just moments later, officers found the Hyundai had crashed in the 600 block of Davis Avenue. The vehicle had struck a curb, left the roadway, and collided with a tree, resulting in all occupants being ejected. The driver, identified as 15-year-old James "JT" Taylor III, and two passengers, 18-year-old Jamarion Jackson and 15-year-old Eric Vortes Jr., sustained fatal injuries. An 18-year-old, Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, was critically injured and transported to a local hospital where he died later
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The Des Moines Police Department's Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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Casualties: Four fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-des-moines-crash-jamarion-jackson-eric-vortes-jr-james-jt-taylor-iii/60897447
https://who13.com/news/des-moines-police-release-names-of-3-teens-killed-in-high-speed-crash/
https://northiowatoday.com/2024/05/24/teens-flee-des-moines-police-in-stolen-hyundai-crash-and-die-after-ejected-from-car/

Salih Beslic
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 3200 block of Court Street
City : Pasco
County : Pasco
State : Washington
Agency : Pasco County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : T.J. Orth
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Salih Beslic was allegedly swinging a machete when killed by Pasco County deputies.
SOURCE LINKS :

Miguel Antonio Moreno
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : U.S. 1 and Shores Boulevard
City : St. Johns
County : St. Johns
State : Florida
Agency : Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, St. Johns Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/23/2024, deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Johns Sheriff’s Office initiated a high-speed pursuit of 36-year-old Miguel Antonio Moreno after he was accused of peeping and video-recording a young girl. The chase continued until officers deployed spike strips on U.S. 1 near Shores Boulevard, which Moreno's vehicle struck. As a result of hitting the spike strips, Moreno crashed his vehicle and died at the scene. Authorities have not disclosed the speeds involved in the chase or the precise details of the crash. Investigations are ongoing to review the circumstances leading to the pursuit and crash.
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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.localnewsstjohns.com/miguel-moreno-chase-crash
https://www.stjohnschronicle.com/police-chase-us1-crash-details
https://www.flaglernews.com/police-incident-moreno-chase

Alvin Lamont Reynolds
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 2300 block of Shenandoah Avenue
City : Roanoke
County : Roanoke
State : Virginia
Agency : Roanoke Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Roanoke PD patrol officer saw a vehicle without headlights or tail lights and escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed and the driver died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/06/06/suspect-fatal-roanoke-police-chase-identified/

Thomas Konvalin
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 3300 block of Hartselle Way
City : Rancho Cordova
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after double homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/23/2024, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) officers responded to a 911 call regarding a double homicide at a residence on the 3300 block of Hartselle Way in Rancho Cordova, California. Upon arrival, officers found that 30-year-old Thomas Konvalin had shot and killed both of his parents inside their home.
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Konvalin then barricaded himself inside the house, leading to a standoff. After several hours of negotiation, Konvalin reportedly threatened officers with a weapon, prompting police to shoot and kill him. The circumstances surrounding the standoff and the officers' response are under investigation.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rancho-cordova/rancho-cordova-deadly-shooting-standoff-hartselle/103-fbb4fece-6d01-4e2b-815c-c588dfd2468e
https://www.kcra.com/article/rancho-cordova-deadly-shooting-suspect-identified-after-deadly-standoff/45323467
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article288722699.html

Terry Pfeffer
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : Westward Trails Drive
City : Imperial
County : Jefferson
State : Missouri
Agency : Jefferson County Sheriff’s
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Terry Pfeffer was allegedly driving a stolen truck, was chased by police until he crashed due to police placing stop sticks and was engaged in a shootout with police who shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/stolen-truck-crashes-after-police-chase-in-jefferson-county/

Jamarion Jackson
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 600 block of Davis Avenue
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a Des Moines Police Department detective observed a stolen 2013 Hyundai Sonata near Ninth Street and Center Street. The detective "monitored" the vehicle as it traveled south through downtown Des Moines. Upon entering McRae Park, a marked patrol vehicle approached, at which point the Hyundai exited the roadway, maneuvered around the patrol car, and accelerated eastbound on Davis Avenue at a high rate of speed.
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Just moments later, officers found the Hyundai had crashed in the 600 block of Davis Avenue. The vehicle had struck a curb, left the roadway, and collided with a tree, resulting in all occupants being ejected. The driver, identified as 15-year-old James "JT" Taylor III, and two passengers, 18-year-old Jamarion Jackson and 15-year-old Eric Vortes Jr., sustained fatal injuries. An 18-year-old, Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, was critically injured and transported to a local hospital where he died later.
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The Des Moines Police Department's Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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Casualties: Four fatalities.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-des-moines-crash-jamarion-jackson-eric-vortes-jr-james-jt-taylor-iii/60897447
https://who13.com/news/des-moines-police-release-names-of-3-teens-killed-in-high-speed-crash/
https://northiowatoday.com/2024/05/24/teens-flee-des-moines-police-in-stolen-hyundai-crash-and-die-after-ejected-from-car/

Matthew Poole
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : 15–2000 15th Avenue, Orchidland
City : Keaau
County : Hawaii
State : Hawaii
Agency : Hawaii Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Ashley Kuregian was found dead and her boyfriend was under investigation. Police arrived at his home in Puna. He shot and killed himself.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/06/01/hawaii-island-missing-persons-case-now-murder-suicide/

Juan Salazar
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/23/2024
Location : US-64 ALT and Big Woods Road
City : Spring Hope
County : Nash
State : North Carolina
Agency : Nash County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Miguel Salazar
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during home invasion
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A family woke up to find Juan Salazar, apparently confused, in their home with a pizza cutter. Police arrived and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.witn.com/2024/05/23/officials-deputy-involved-shooting-nash-county-with-armed-person/

Elisha Smith
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : 104 Huron Street
City : Goshen
County : Elkhart
State : Indiana
Agency : Goshen Police Department, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Murder/suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 22, 2024, Goshen Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Huron Street. Elisha Smith, 36, was armed and had fatally shot a woman, later identified as his estranged partner. Smith locked himself in the residence, leading to a standoff with police.
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The Elkhart County SWAT team was deployed to the scene. Officers established a perimeter and attempted negotiations with Smith. Despite hours of communication efforts, Smith refused to surrender. Shortly after midnight, a gunshot was heard from inside the residence. SWAT officers breached the home and discovered Smith deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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During the breach, SWAT officers also located the body of the female victim, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds earlier in the evening. No law enforcement personnel discharged their weapons during the incident.
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The Indiana State Police are leading an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities (Elisha Smith and the female victim)
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LAST UPDATE: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wane.com/news/goshen-swat-incident-ends-in-murder-suicide
https://www.elkharttruth.com/news/local/police-say-goshen-standoff-leads-to-murder-suicide/article_54f6b8b0-6b52-11ee-85b6-67fa1b32bcd8.html
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/swat-team-responds-to-murder-suicide-in-goshen-indiana/531-dfb356b7-5b52-4d3e-8c28-b55c340ef987

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : Mulberry and Seminary
City : Princeton
County : Mercer
State : New Jersey
Agency : Princeton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Princeton PD were sent on a mental health welfare check of a man with a gun. When police arrived, it is unknown how they approached the man but police entered the garage and claim that he shot himself and died of suicide when confronted by police.
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Malik Samuell Thompson
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : 900 block of S. 11th Street
City : Wilmington
County : New Hanover
State : North Carolina
Agency : Cape Fear Regional Special Teams SWAT Team, Wilmington Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed in shootout with SWAT during narcotics raid
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 22, 2024, Cape Fear Regional Special Teams SWAT Team and Wilmington PD went to the home to conduct a search warrant as part of a narcotics investigation. Wilmington PD applied a tactical distraction device on a window. Malik Samuell Thompson allegedly opened fire, hit a SWAT officer in the ballistic vest. Police shot and gravely injured him. He died six days later on 05/28/2024 in the hospital from his injuries. Fentanyl, Xanax and cocaine were found in the home.
SOURCE LINKS :

Isaias Gomez Pena
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : South Port Parkway
City : Brunswick
County : Glynn
State : Georgia
Agency : Glynn County Schools Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died from unknown causes during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A school resource officer noticed that Isaias Gomez Pena was behaving erratically, called backup and arrested Pena who died during arrest from unknown causes.
SOURCE LINKS :

Sabrina Leib
Age :30
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : 104 Huron Street
City : Goshen
County : Elkhart
State : Indiana
Agency : Goshen Police Department, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Murder/suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 22, 2024, Goshen Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Huron Street. Elisha Smith, 36, was armed and had fatally shot a woman, later identified as his estranged partner. Smith locked himself in the home.
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The Elkhart County SWAT team was deployed, established a perimeter, and attempted negotiations. Despite hours of communication, Smith did not surrender. Shortly after midnight, a gunshot was heard from inside the residence. SWAT officers breached the home and discovered Smith deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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SWAT officers also found the body of the female victim, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds earlier in the evening. No law enforcement personnel fired their weapons.
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The Indiana State Police are leading an investigation into the circumstances. Findings will be reviewed by the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities (Elisha Smith and Sabrina Leib)
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LAST UPDATE: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wndu.com/2024/05/22/2-found-dead-after-goshen-standoff/
https://www.953mnc.com/2024/05/23/two-people-found-dead-inside-goshen-home-after-swat-standoff-idd/

George Jones III
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : Dedeaux Road
City : Gulfport
County : Harrison
State : Mississippi
Agency : Gulfport Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “suspicious person" call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 22, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Gulfport Police Department officers observed a man walking along Dedeaux Road in Gulfport, Mississippi. Officers attempted to make contact, but the individual fled and allegedly presented a weapon. Officers opened fire, fatally wounding the man. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident, with findings to be shared with the Attorney General’s Office for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (George Jones III)
Injuries: None reported
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/authorities-confirm-officer-involved-shooting-160438285.html
https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/05/22/mississippi-agents-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-on-gulf-coast/
https://www.wdsu.com/article/gulfport-police-officers-shoot-suspect/60871665

Regina Young-Fellows
Age :65
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : Mount Pleasant
City : Cleveland
County : Cuyahoga
State : Ohio
Agency : Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Double homicide/suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cleveland PD arrived at a domestic violence call.For 14 hours, Cleveland PD and SWAT bore down on a residence where a suicidal man had allegedly attacked family members. The man at some point during the siege killed 2 family members and committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cleveland19.com/video/2024/05/22/two-people-suspect-dead-after-cleveland-standoff/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :11
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : I-75 at marker 455
City : Lowndes County
County : Lowndes
State : Georgia
Agency : Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Child passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 22, 2024, deputies from the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office in Georgia initiated a high-speed pursuit of a BMW SUV traveling southbound on Interstate 75 at 126 mph. The vehicle, driven by 30-year-old Tisha Andrea Brown of Riviera Beach, Florida, carried six passengers, including four children. The chase continued into Hamilton County, Florida, where deputies deployed spike strips to halt the SUV. Attempting to evade the strips, Brown lost control, causing the SUV to collide with a Toyota RAV4 and a deputy's patrol car. The impact ejected an 11-year-old girl from the SUV, resulting in her death at the scene. The SUV then overturned and caught fire. Four other children, including two 5-month-old infants, sustained critical injuries. The occupants of the RAV4, a 63-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy from Atlanta, suffered minor injuries. The deputy involved also sustained minor injuries. Brown was arrested and faces multiple charges, including six counts of false imprisonment and fleeing law enforcement.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality, multiple injuries
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Last Update: 12/02/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/child-dies-chase-involving-lowndes-035900655.html
https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2024/05/22/11-year-old-killed-4-more-children-hurt-as-florida-woman-crashes-during-2-state-chase-troopers-say/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/south-ga-chase-leaves-11-year-old-dead-several-children-injured-car-crashes/KOFOCY3AQBGGXHPZ4TJU4YXNOY/

Norris Richardson
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : Mount Pleasant
City : Cleveland
County : Cuyahoga
State : Ohio
Agency : Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Double homicide/suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cleveland PD arrived at a domestic violence call.For 14 hours, Cleveland PD and SWAT bore down on a residence where a suicidal man had allegedly attacked family members. The man at some point during the siege killed 2 family members and committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cleveland19.com/video/2024/05/22/two-people-suspect-dead-after-cleveland-standoff/

Ritchie Welch
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : Mount Pleasant
City : Cleveland
County : Cuyahoga
State : Ohio
Agency : Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Double homicide/suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cleveland PD arrived at a domestic violence call.For 14 hours, Cleveland PD and SWAT bore down on a residence where a suicidal man had allegedly attacked family members. The man at some point during the siege killed 2 family members and committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cleveland19.com/video/2024/05/22/two-people-suspect-dead-after-cleveland-standoff/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :67
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/21/2024
Location : 10500 block of Old McKenna Rd SE
City : Yelm
County : Thurston
State : Washington
Agency : Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT, Olympia Police Department, Tumwater Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man held a woman hostage in the 1500 block of Old McKenna Road SE. Police bore down on the residence. The man released the woman, set the house on fire and was killed by police. A dead man was found inside of a fire pit. Police identified him as a 67-year-old resident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yelmonline.com/stories/two-arrests-made-in-connection-to-nisqually-river-homicide,342262

Alfonso Gonzales
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/21/2024
Location : Salt Springs Drive and Thaxton Road
City : Austin
County : Travis
State : Texas
Agency : Austin Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Austin PD shot and killed a man after a very long standoff over a stolen car.
SOURCE LINKS :

Abnel B. Quinones
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/21/2024
Location : 10500 block of Old McKenna Rd SE
City : Yelm
County : Thurston
State : Washington
Agency : Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT, Olympia Police Department, Tumwater Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man held a woman hostage in the 1500 block of Old McKenna Road SE. Police bore down on the residence. The man released the woman, set the house on fire and committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.chronline.com/stories/suspect-in-murdersuicide-identified-after-standoff-in-yelm,341111?

Christian Crall
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/21/2024
Location : Walmart Supercenter
City : Centerville
County : Appanoose
State : Iowa
Agency : Centerville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 21, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m., authorities from multiple agencies, including the Centerville Police Department, Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Missouri Highway Patrol, and the Kansas City Career Criminal Task Force, located 27-year-old Christian Crail in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter at 23148 Highway 5 in Centerville, Iowa. Crail, believed to be involved in the May 14, 2024, fatal shooting of 22-year-old Noah Bryant in Kansas City, Missouri, was found inside a parked SUV.
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Law enforcement established a perimeter around the area and cleared the vicinity for public safety. Police negotiators engaged Crail in conversation, attempting to secure his surrender. Despite their efforts, Crail reportedly raised a firearm and fired a single shot, resulting in his death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that no officers fired any shots during the incident. The investigation is ongoing, with findings to be reviewed by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://ktvo.com/news/local/sheriff-releases-name-of-now-deceased-murder-suspect-tracked-down-in-centerville
https://ottumwaradio.com/2024/05/missouri-murder-suspect-tracked-to-centerville-turns-gun-on-himself/
https://www.kcci.com/article/missouri-homicide-suspect-tracked-down-centerville-iowa-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot/60857269

Colby Ross
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/21/2024
Location : Third Street and U.S. Route 35
City : Perry Township
County : Montgomery
State : Ohio
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police chased a woman for driving without a license, escalated to risky maneuvers such as stop sticks which caused a wheel to come off, the car to spin two full 360 degree circles and hit bystander Colby Ross in his vehicle, killing him.
Ben Crump took the case and filed suit against the police department for the wrongful death of bystander Colby Ross.
SOURCE LINKS :

Nelson Fabian Marrero Jr.
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/21/2024
Location : Oceanway
City : Jacksonville
County : St. Johns
State : Florida
Agency : U.S. Marshals, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/21/2024, US Marshals and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office confronted Nelson Fabian Marrero Jr. in Oceanway, Jacksonville, Florida. Marrero was wanted for prior offenses, including a stabbing and sexual battery. During the attempted arrest, officers shot and killed him. The circumstances leading to the use of lethal force remain undisclosed. Photographs or footage from the scene, if available, could provide additional clarity regarding the events.
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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.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/06/12/wanted-south-carolina-man-fatally-shot-at-oceanway-gas-station-was-connected-to-westside-stabbing
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/05/21/police-involved-shooting-in-oceanway-near-new-berlin-road-sources-say
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/one-dead-at-police-scene-oceanway-area/77-905b5dbd-2000-446b-bcc8-c28181ff04f3

Ashlee Price
Age :19
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 05/20/2024
Location : Augusta Road near the National Wild Turkey Federation
City : Edgefield County
County : Edgefield
State : South Carolina
Agency : South Carolina Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
South Carolina Highway Patrol chased 2 teenagers in a car until they crashed into a logging truck, killing both.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/one-person-dead-after-pursuit-on-augusta-road-in-edgefield-county/