Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Anthony Eugene Sowell, Jr.
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/06/2024
Location : 200 S Rampart Boulevard
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Asphyxiation
Event : Died during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police were sent to assist in a drug overdose, found a medically vulnerable person, engaged in an unknown arrest and handcuffing when the person was found dead in police custody. Police suspect drug overdose. It is unknown whether the person suffered any trauma during arrest.
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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.newsbreak.com/los-angeles-ca/3523673908465-police-investigate-in-custody-death-of-suspect-in-westlake
https://2urbangirls.com/2024/07/authorities-id-man-who-died-in-police-custody/

Karla Denise Valentine
Age :56
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 07/06/2024
Location : Louisiana Highway 549
City : Downsville
County : Union Parish
State : Louisiana
Agency : Union Parish Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/06/2024, Union Parish Sheriff's deputies responded to a call about a 56-year-old woman experiencing a mental health crisis on Louisiana Highway 549. Deputies arrived and encountered Karla Denise Valentine, who was reportedly armed on the front steps of a residence.
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During the encounter, Valentine allegedly fired shots at deputies. Police opened fire, striking her multiple times. Valentine was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Louisiana State Police is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/08/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/investigation-underway-after-deputy-involved-shooting-occurs-in-union-parish-on-louisiana-highway-549/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/karla-valentine-obituary?id=55521505
https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/news/dry-prong-woman-killed-in-grant-parish-crash/

Donovan Gobel
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/06/2024
Location : Hwy. 25 near Pleasant Avenue
City : Big Lake
County : Sherburne
State : Minnesota
Agency : Big Lake Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a Big Lake Police Department officer observed a BMW sedan traveling northbound on Highway 25 near Tarrytown Road at a speed exceeding the posted limit. The officer executed a U-turn to initiate a traffic stop for the speeding violation. Upon approaching the intersection of Highway 25 and Pleasant Avenue, the officer discovered that the BMW had departed the roadway to the right and overturned. The vehicle's occupants, all 17-year-old males from Elk River, Minnesota, were identified as follows: Driver: Anthony Scott Krider (deceased), Front Passenger: Donovan Paul Gobel (deceased), Rear Passenger: Charles Walter Gabrelcik (sustained life-threatening injuries)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/2-teens-killed-1-injured-in-big-lake-crash/89-b8f48e54-6991-46ca-a0e9-8d9b08d2ca72
https://www.fox9.com/news/two-teens-killed-big-lake-crash
https://www.startribune.com/officials-id-2-teens-killed-third-badly-injured-in-high-speed-crash-in-big-lake-late-at-night/600379120

Anthony Scott Krider
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/06/2024
Location : Hwy. 25 near Pleasant Avenue
City : Big Lake
County : Sherburne
State : Minnesota
Agency : Big Lake Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a Big Lake Police Department officer observed a BMW sedan traveling northbound on Highway 25 near Tarrytown Road at a speed exceeding the posted limit. The officer executed a U-turn to initiate a traffic stop for the speeding violation. Upon approaching the intersection of Highway 25 and Pleasant Avenue, the officer discovered that the BMW had departed the roadway to the right and overturned. The vehicle's occupants, all 17-year-old males from Elk River, Minnesota, were identified as follows: Driver: Anthony Scott Krider (deceased), Front Passenger: Donovan Paul Gobel (deceased), Rear Passenger: Charles Walter Gabrelcik (sustained life-threatening injuries)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/2-teens-killed-1-injured-in-big-lake-crash/89-b8f48e54-6991-46ca-a0e9-8d9b08d2ca72
https://www.fox9.com/news/two-teens-killed-big-lake-crash
https://www.startribune.com/officials-id-2-teens-killed-third-badly-injured-in-high-speed-crash-in-big-lake-late-at-night/600379120

Joseph Francis
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/06/2024
Location :
City : Richmond
County : Berkshire
State : Massachusetts
Agency : Richmond Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Died during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:50 a.m., officers from Westerly Police Department spotted Joseph Francis, 45, driving a black Chevrolet Suburban on Route 1 North near the intersection of Route 78. Despite multiple attempts to stop him, Francis evaded law enforcement.
At 11:36 a.m., officers from the Richmond and Charlestown Police Departments attempted to stop Francis again on Route 2 North in Charlestown. During the pursuit, Francis drove west on Dawley Park Road at a high rate of speed. He missed the turn at the intersection of Dawley Park Road and Nooseneck Hill Road, causing his vehicle to roll over and come to rest on its roof in the woods.
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Considering Francis to be armed and dangerous, officers maintained their positions until the Rhode Island State Police Tactical Team confirmed the scene was safe. Upon approach, they found Francis deceased inside the vehicle. The cause of death is pending autopsy results.
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The incident is under investigation by the Richmond Police Department, and the identities of the officers involved have not been publicly disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcvb.com/article/rhode-island-francis-wanted-estranged-wife-murder-dies-after-pursuit/61533090
https://www.necn.com/news/local/new-details-on-ri-man-who-died-after-police-chase-following-murder-of-estranged-wife/3275915/
https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2024/07/08/rhode-island-man-killed-in-police-chase-after-being-accused-of-killing-his-wife/
https://www.abc6.com/hopkinton-murder-suspect-found-dead-after-chase-crash-in-richmond/

Tyler Johnson
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/06/2024
Location : Route 173 and Kilbourne Road
City : Newport Township
County : Lake
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Pleasant Prairie Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pleasant Prairie Police initiated a high-speed chase of an allegedly stolen Lexus that ended when the vehicle collided with an SUV. The driver of the Lexus was killed and the passenger of the bystander vehicle was critically injured with survival unknown. A total of 8 people in the SUV were injured including 4 children who were taken to the hospital.
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Chase Garvey
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/06/2024
Location : Dale Heimbrock Way and Hicks Pike
City : Florence
County : Boone
State : Kentucky
Agency : Boone County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man at a birthday party shot and killed 4 people and injured 3. He died from suicide while being pursued by police after the homicides.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7chicago.com/post/florence-kentucky-shooting-today-7-shot-4-fatally/15036025/

Nicholas Bryce Kemp
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/06/2024
Location : Unknown
City : West Jordan
County : Salt Lake UT
State : Utah
Agency : West Jordan Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
West Jordan PD chased Nicholas Kemp after a domestic violence event. He fled and a police chase was organized. When police caught up with him, they engaged in a shootout. Kemp was injured and died in the hospital. A bystander was shot and injured also.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/utah-suspect-shot-domestic-violence/

Dejon Heard
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/06/2024
Location : CVS Pharmacy, 5400 block of La Jolla Boulevard
City : La Jolla
County : San Diego
State : California
Agency : San Diego Sheriff’s Department
Officer(s) : Tarik Andrew
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during "Man with a gun" call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/06/2024, deputies from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a Latino man in his 20s allegedly armed with a knife at the CVS Pharmacy on the 5400 block of La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Dejon Heard. During the interaction, Officer Tarik Andrew fired his weapon, fatally shooting Heard.
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The incident remains under investigation, with oversight by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. Initial reports indicate Heard had a history of mental health issues, as described by his family.
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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://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/authorities-investigate-police-shooting-in-la-jolla/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/man-killed-in-police-shooting-in-bird-rock-had-history-of-mental-health-issues-family-says-2/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/11/san-diego-police-release-video-of-fatal-bird-rock-shooting-by-officer/
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-sheriffs-are-investigating-a-shooting-involving-an-sdpd-police-officer-in-la-jolla

Laina Lee
Age :48
Gender :Female
Race : Asian
Date : 07/05/2024
Location : 700 block of Heavens Drive
City : Mandeville
County : St. Tammany Parish
State : Louisiana
Agency : Mandeville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during homicide and police shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/05/2024, Mandeville Police Department officers responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 700 block of Heavens Drive. Upon arrival, officers heard a woman screaming inside the home. The woman, identified as 48-year-old Laina Lee, exited the residence and informed officers that a man inside was threatening to kill her.
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Moments later, 46-year-old David Vang emerged from the home armed with a gun. He shot Lee multiple times. Vang then pointed his firearm at police. One officer deployed a taser while another officer opened fire, striking Vang. Both Lee and Vang were transported to a local hospital, where they died from their injuries.
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The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/08/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wgno.com/news/crime/2-dead-in-mandeville-following-welfare-check-police-shooting/
https://www.wdsu.com/article/st-tammany-parish-sheriffs-office-investigating-shooting-involving-mandeville-police-officer/61520344
https://www.wwltv.com/video/news/crime/289-ecd7d903-5560-4293-9636-0c937d655abf

David Vang
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 07/05/2024
Location : 700 block of Heavens Drive
City : Mandeville
County : St. Tammany
State : Louisiana
Agency : Mandeville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/05/2024, Mandeville Police Department officers responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 700 block of Heavens Drive. Upon arrival, officers heard a woman screaming inside the home. The woman, identified as 48-year-old Laina Lee, exited the residence and informed officers that a man inside was threatening to kill her.
Moments later, 46-year-old David Vang emerged from the home armed with a gun. He shot Lee multiple times. Vang then pointed his firearm at police. One officer deployed a taser while another officer opened fire, striking Vang. Both Lee and Vang were transported to a local hospital, where they died from their injuries.
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The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/08/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wgno.com/news/crime/2-dead-in-mandeville-following-welfare-check-police-shooting/
https://www.wdsu.com/article/st-tammany-parish-sheriffs-office-investigating-shooting-involving-mandeville-police-officer/61520344
https://www.wwltv.com/video/news/crime/289-ecd7d903-5560-4293-9636-0c937d655abf

Mark Johns
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/05/2024
Location : GA 23 and GA 520
City : Nahunta
County : Brantley
State : Georgia
Agency : Georgia State Patrol
Officer(s) : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 5, 2024, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers observed a blue Kawasaki motorcycle, operated by 45-year-old Mark Johns of Brunswick, traveling at high speed northbound on GA 23. Troopers initiated a traffic stop for speeding. Johns did not stop, and the trooper escalated the chase through a red light at the intersection of GA 23 and GA 520. While attempting to pass another vehicle, the motorcycle clipped the vehicle's side mirror, causing Johns to lose control. The motorcycle veered off the road and collided with a tree near Burton Street. Johns sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Georgia State Patrol is conducting an internal review of the incident. The names of the involved officers have not been disclosed, and there is no available information regarding any administrative actions.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024
SOURCE LINKS :

Leron Antonio Earl Griffin
Age :14
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/04/2024
Location : Illinois River
City : Bartonville
County : Peoria
State : Illinois
Agency : Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, Canton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver downed during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/04/2024, Peoria County Sheriff's deputies and Canton Police pursued a group of teenagers in a vehicle reported stolen. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed near Interstate 474. During the ensuing foot chase, 14-year-old Leron Antonio Earl Griffin, a passenger in the vehicle, fled from officers. He was last seen running on the shoulder of I-474 before heading toward the Illinois River. Shortly after, Griffin's body was found floating in the river, where he allegedly drowned while attempting to cross.
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The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police are leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Griffin’s death.
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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.pjstar.com/news/local/peoria-police-chase-drowning-2024
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/teen-drowns-after-police-pursuit-in-peoria-county/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/police-chase-leads-to-fatal-drowning-in-illinois-river/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/04/police-chase-illinois-teen-drowns-update/
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-teen-found-dead-in-river-after-police-chase

Timothy Jefferson
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/04/2024
Location : 2900 block of South Lancaster Road
City : Dallas
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Dallas Police Department
Officer(s) : Ruben Martinez
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during alleged robbery attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Dallas PD arrived for a report of an alleged attempt at robbery at an allegedly illegal gaming parlor and shot and killed a man.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-officer-involved-shooting-one-dead/3583808/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-illegal-game-room-shooting
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/1-dead-2-in-custody-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-dallas/

Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/04/2024
Location : Canyon View Lodge - Yellowstone National Park 41 Clover Ln
City : Yellowstone National Park (Mammoth)
County : Yellowstone
State : Wyoming
Agency : FBI, Yellowstone National Park Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man was killed in a shootout with the FBI and Yellowstone National Park Police.
SOURCE LINKS :

Jimmy Lopez
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/04/2024
Location : 200 block of E Florida Avenue
City : Hemet
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Hemet Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police when seen intoxicated with gun
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A 911 caller claimed that Jimmy Lopez had a gun. Police arrived and fired over 100 bullets at him. He had been unarmed, may have been intoxicated and was sitting on the sidewalk and seen smoking or vaping when killed. He was reportedly no threat to police.
SOURCE LINKS :

Pedro Felix
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/04/2024
Location : 147-25 94th Ave
City : New York
County : Queens
State : New York
Agency : NYPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A 20-year-old man in Queens experienced a psychotic break and stabbed his 8-year-old half-brother to death. When his parents arrived, he stabbed his mother who escaped and called for help. NYPD arrived and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7ny.com/post/queens-police-involved-shooting-nypd-officers-shoot-suspect/15029765/

Ryan Ludeman
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/04/2024
Location : Riverton, Salt Lake County, Utah
City : Riverton
County : Salt Lake
State : Utah
Agency : Riverton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop after Fourth of July celebration
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Ryan Ludeman, 23, was stopped by Riverton police after a minor car accident while leaving a Fourth of July celebration. He refused a field sobriety test. Police reported he had a knife, but witnesses state he dropped it, raised his hands, and was kneeling when he was shot in the back of the head. His parents allege excessive force and evidence manipulation, while prosecutors previously ruled the shooting lawful. The family has filed a federal lawsuit seeking at least $30 million in damages.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://ksltv.com/local-news/parents-sue-riverton-police-for-shooting-killing-their-son-after-fourth-of-july-celebration/817227/
https://www.ksl.com/article/51372398/parents-sue-riverton-police-for-shooting-killing-their-son-after-fourth-of-july-celebration

Logan Cumberland
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/03/2024
Location : Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, 5601 Freshcorn Rd
City : Cranberry Township
County : Butler
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Cranberry Township Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police searched the vehicle of Logan Cumberland and found a number of weapons. He fled into the woods with a rifle. Police found and shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :

Daniel Travis Dorman
Age :47
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/03/2024
Location : Abercorn and Eisenhower Drive
City : Savannah
County : Chatham
State : Georgia
Agency : Savannah Police Department
Officer(s) : Keith Richardson
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 3, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Officer Keith Richardson of the Savannah Police Department was driving southbound on Abercorn Street near Eisenhower Drive when 47-year-old Daniel Travis Dorman of Pooler began crossing Abercorn Street diagonally near the crosswalk. Officer Richardson's vehicle struck Dorman who was in the inside lane. Dorman was pronounced dead at the scene. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident. Officer Richardson has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. No information has been released regarding Dorman's relatives or any statements they may have made.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-police-pedestrian-crash-death/61556691
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/daniel-dorman-pedestrian-abercorn-eisenhower
https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-in-west-savannah/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/03/2024
Location : I Street and Cervantes Street
City : Pensacola
County : Escambia
State : Florida
Agency : Pensacola Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/03/2024, Pensacola Police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of I Street and Cervantes Street in Pensacola, Florida, for expired registration plates. According to police, when officers approached the vehicle, the man inside reportedly shot and killed himself. The department has not disclosed the man's identity or provided further details about the incident.
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Key details about the encounter, such as the timeline of events, the presence of body-worn camera (BWC) footage, or whether other factors influenced the man's actions, have not been made public. Police have also not explained whether any immediate steps were taken after the gunshot to provide aid or manage the scene.
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The Pensacola Police Department has announced an internal review of the incident. No additional information has been released regarding the officers involved or the specific circumstances leading to the traffic stop.
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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.pnj.com/story/news/crime/2024/07/03/pensacola-police-traffic-stop-suicide/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/pensacola-police-man-dies-in-traffic-stop/
https://www.abc3.com/news/pensacola-officer-involved-suicide-during-traffic-stop-2024

Daniel Todd Augustine
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Native American
Date : 07/03/2024
Location : Get ‘N Go on 14th and Minnesota
City : Sioux Falls
County : Minnehaha
State : South Dakota
Agency : Sioux Falls Police Department, Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during hostage event
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Daniel Augustine allegedly took hostages at a business. When Sioux Falls PD arrived, they heard shots, called the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office and SWAT. SWAAT arrived and a sniper shot and killed Daniel Augustine.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/02/2024
Location : Highway 512
City : Lakewood
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Washington State Police, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Washington State Police as well as the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office chased a vehicle that had engaged in a shootout with police at a traffic stop and then fled. Caught up with the van on Highway 512 near Lakewood in Pierce County or both Washington state troopers as well as Pierce County deputies shot and killed a man.
SOURCE LINKS :

Eduardo Gonzalez Garcia
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/02/2024
Location : Gateway West and Airway Boulevard
City : El Paso
County : El Paso
State : Texas
Agency : DPS Special Agents, U.S. Border Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Migrant killed by Operation Lone Star police car chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A vehicle pursued by Texas DPS and U.S. Border Patrol agents crashed in El Paso, resulting in the death of one migrant passenger. The incident was part of Operation Lone Star, a border enforcement initiative. The vehicle was believed to be carrying migrants involved in human smuggling.
SOURCE LINKS :
Operation Lone Star:
https://www.aclutx.org/en/publications/operation-lone-star-misinformation-and-discrimination-texas-border-enforcement

Jeremy Bennett
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/02/2024
Location : S 7th Street and Alameda Road
City : Abilene
County : Taylor
State : Texas
Agency : Abilene Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jeremy Bennett allegedly threatened two women with a gun and ran away and locked himself into a home elsewhere. He was prohibited from owning guns and Abilene PD arrived, brought SWAT and created a standoff when he emerged. Police fired beanbag rounds at him. He allegedly raised a gun and police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/crime/update-suspect-killed-by-police-in-abilene-swat-standoff/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/02/2024
Location : US-19 and Bertha Saunooke Rd
City : Cherokee
County : Swain
State : North Carolina
Agency : Cherokee Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police traffic-stopped a vehicle that did not stop and then rolled away. Police shouted to stop and then fired, killing the driver. An eyewitness described the scene and added that the person who was killed had been “a very good person.”
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wlos.com/news/local/fbi-one-person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-cherokee

Keonte Shakir Forney
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/02/2024
Location : I-40
City : Iredell County
County : Iredell
State : North Carolina
Agency : North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper stopped to check on 2 men changing a tire. The men drove away and the trooper escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed into the back of a Fed Ex truck. Passenger Keonte Shakir Forney died at the scene.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://whky.com/pursuit-results-in-fatal-crash-man-charged-in-connection-to-death-of-passenger/

Shakoor Quayon Williams
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/02/2024
Location : Kings Cross Apartments in the 5700 block of Ivanhoe Court
City : Fayetteville
County : Cumberland
State : North Carolina
Agency : Fayetteville County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Deliberately killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Fayetteville PD arrived at the Kings Court Apartments in Ivanhoe Court to arrest a man for a homicide warrant. He locked himself in the apartment and when he came out, he was allegedly armed and police engaged him in a shootout. Police shot him. He fell and according to an eyewitness, he threw his hands up and was still alive when police walked up and fired 7-10 more shots into him. “They finished him,” stated the eyewitness. Shakoor Williams died.
SOURCE LINKS :

Kyle Puckett
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/02/2024
Location : 500 block of Lewis Avenue
City : Evansville
County : Vanderburgh
State : Indiana
Agency : Evansville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 2, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers from the Evansville Police Department (EPD) responded to a "suspicious circumstances" call in the 500 block of Lewis Avenue in Evansville, Indiana. The caller indicated that if officers did not address the issue, he would "take care of it himself."
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Upon arrival, officers encountered 36-year-old Kyle Puckett sitting in a parked utility truck. As an officer approached, Puckett exited the vehicle and reportedly pointed a handgun at the officer. The officer retreated and called for backup.
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Additional officers established a perimeter and attempted to negotiate with Puckett, who had positioned himself at the rear of his residence, armed with a handgun, a rifle, and multiple magazines of ammunition. Despite efforts to de-escalate the situation, Puckett allegedly fired several rounds and pointed his weapon at officers. In response, five officers opened fire, striking Puckett.
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Puckett was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Body camera and drone footage of the incident were released by the EPD, providing visual accounts of the events leading up to the shooting. Prior to the incident, concerns had been raised about Puckett's mental health and potential for violence. In April, his parents informed law enforcement that Puckett owned weapons and might engage in an armed confrontation if approached by police.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/heavy-police-presence-on-lewis-avenue-multiple-shots-fired
https://news.yahoo.com/news/know-fatal-evansville-police-shooting-224904728.html
https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/top-stories/epd-release-drone-and-bodycam-footage-from-lewis-avenue-shooting
https://news.yahoo.com/news/warnings-law-enforcement-preceded-standoff-090543872.html
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/kyle-puckett-obituary?id=55523633

Ivan Zaytsev
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/02/2024
Location : 5th Ave Court E and 205th Street
City : Spanaway
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Spanaway Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police chased Ivan Zaytsev for unknown reasons. The Chase went down the five in to a residential area dead end. Police state that. Zaytsev allegedly fired shots at police. They shot and killed him. It is unknown by police chased him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/suspect-shoots-at-troopers-pierce-county

Name Not Disclosed
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/01/2024
Location : 100 block of Lund Court
City : North Highlands
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/01/2024, deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call at the 100 block of Lund Court in North Highlands. Upon arrival, they encountered a 32-year-old man who reportedly refused to allow his girlfriend to leave the residence. The woman was unable to move due to a hip injury sustained during the altercation. During the confrontation, deputies shot and killed the man. The specific details of what led to the shooting have not been disclosed. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is conducting 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://twitter.com/sacsheriff/status/1807873494979600469
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/sacramento-deputies-shoot-man-possible-hostage-situation/103-1e28722d-d3d4-4f7f-9bed-6122d37d8cf6

Zagory Leo Hill
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/01/2024
Location : Southern Avenue
City : Southeast DC
County : District of Columbia
State : District of Columbia
Agency : Anne Arundel County Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Driver and passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 1, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department attempted to stop a white BMW on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, Maryland. The vehicle matched the description of one connected to recent armed robberies targeting individuals withdrawing cash. The driver failed to stop and fled westbound on U.S. Route 50, prompting a police pursuit. The vehicle sped into Southeast Washington, D.C., where it crashed into a tree in the 4100 block of Southern Avenue SE. The crash caused the vehicle to burst into flames, killing the driver and a passenger.
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The Anne Arundel County Police Department is leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: December 3, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-chase-annapolis-dc-crash-anne-arundel-county-police/61489785
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/southern-avenue-crash/65-8fbc7bbe-b09c-41e2-999b-ef69c8afd48c
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/2-dead-1-hurt-in-dc-crash-after-police-chase-from-annapolis/3655572/
https://wjla.com/news/local/washington-dc-crime-deadly-crash-southeast-suspects-dead-injured-bank-jugging-police-chase-anne-arundel-county-maryland-robbery-spree-dmv-crime-stolen-car-public-safety
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/fbi-baltimore-issues-warning-as-armed-robberies-surge-at-anne-arundel-county-atms
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/65-b7fe1a09-c3f3-46ff-af12-d6a59c938267

Dashawn Harris
Age :17
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/01/2024
Location : Southern Avenue
City : Southeast DC
County : District of Columbia
State : District of Columbia
Agency : Anne Arundel County Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver and passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 1, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department attempted to stop a white BMW on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, Maryland. The vehicle matched the description of one connected to recent armed robberies targeting individuals withdrawing cash. The driver failed to stop and fled westbound on U.S. Route 50, prompting a police pursuit. The vehicle sped into Southeast Washington, D.C., where it crashed into a tree in the 4100 block of Southern Avenue SE. The crash caused the vehicle to burst into flames, killing the driver and a passenger.
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The identities of the deceased have not been disclosed. The Anne Arundel County Police Department is leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: December 3, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-chase-annapolis-dc-crash-anne-arundel-county-police/61489785
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/southern-avenue-crash/65-8fbc7bbe-b09c-41e2-999b-ef69c8afd48c
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/2-dead-1-hurt-in-dc-crash-after-police-chase-from-annapolis/3655572/
https://wjla.com/news/local/washington-dc-crime-deadly-crash-southeast-suspects-dead-injured-bank-jugging-police-chase-anne-arundel-county-maryland-robbery-spree-dmv-crime-stolen-car-public-safety
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/fbi-baltimore-issues-warning-as-armed-robberies-surge-at-anne-arundel-county-atms
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/65-b7fe1a09-c3f3-46ff-af12-d6a59c938267
Family Background:
https://www.bulisova-isaac.com/the-koger-harris-family
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-lay-dashawn-harris-to-rest?qid=dcf6219dec19ed7c7692651fd401614b

Kavon Litrell Ragan
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 07/01/2024
Location : NW 36 and Pennsylvania
City : Oklahoma City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma City Police Department
Officer(s) : Joshua Scott
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence event
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Oklahoma City police arrived at a domestic violence call and found a man holding a gun to someone’s head. The man locked himself into the home. Police engaged in a shootout with him, killing him. An officer was also injured.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koco.com/article/okc-police-standoff-sgt-joshuah-scott-kavon-ragan/61502490

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/01/2024
Location : 4000 block of Mountain View Church Road
City : Montvale
County : Bedford
State : Virginia
Agency : Bedford County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bedford County deputies responded to a disturbance involving a gun in the 4000 block of Mountain View Church Road, was chased by “specialized units” of police and forced into a standoff until he died from suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :

Christopher Ryan Junkin
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/30/2024
Location : Care and Share Homeless Shelter, East Third Street
City : Crookston
County : Polk
State : Minnesota
Agency : Crookston Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Nick Fladland, Officer Corey Rich, Deputy April Hansen
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 30, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers from the Crookston Police Department and deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a disturbance involving multiple individuals at the Care and Share Homeless Shelter on East Third Street in Crookston, Minnesota. Upon arrival, law enforcement encountered 44-year-old Christopher Ryan Junkin, who was reportedly damaging property and ignoring commands to cease his actions.
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In an attempt to subdue Junkin, Officer Corey Rich deployed his Taser, and Deputy April Hansen utilized both a chemical irritant and her Taser. Despite these efforts, Junkin continued to advance toward the officers as they retreated down a hallway. At this juncture, Officer Nick Fladland discharged his firearm, striking Junkin. Officers administered medical aid; however, Junkin was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Officer Fladland, with five years of law enforcement experience, was placed on critical incident leave following the shooting. Notably, this incident marked the second fatal shooting involving Officer Fladland within a six-week span; he was previously involved in the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man armed with a hatchet on May 16, 2024.
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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is conducting an investigation into the incident. Body camera footage capturing portions of the encounter is under review as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality (Christopher Ryan Junkin)
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PREVIOUS SHOOTING BY OFFICER FLADLAND:
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Officer Nick Fladland who shot and killed him had also killed Andrew Scott Dale on May 16, 2024 and was under investigation for this killing when he killed Junkin.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/07/01/use-of-force-investigation-underway-crookston/
Chris Junkin GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-chris-home-a-familys-plea?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
Previous killing by Officer Fladland:
https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-bureau-of-criminal-apprehension-identifies-people-involved-in-crookston-us

Kenny Carr
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/30/2024
Location : 10400 block of Spotswood Drive
City : Fredericksburg
County : Spotsylvania
State : Virginia
Agency : Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kenny Carr was a marine veteran who had been out with his friends drinking. He arrived at home and according to his wife, he had been drinking and was noisy. He was in a good mood but according to her, she could not get him to lower his voice as it was late at night. At some point, an argument began. According to Carr’s wife, a shot suddenly ripped through the house and her husband dropped, shot in the head by someone outside who had fired into the home. Police had gotten a 911 call from an unknown party about a domestic disturbance. Police further allege that they saw Carr holding a gun and felt forced to shoot. Carr’s widow stated that she was advised by her attorney not to discuss the gun and domestic disturbance events in more detail than is stated but that her concern is that her husband was killed in her home in front of her by an unknown assailant who had been outside of the house unbeknownst to them. Carr had a history of PTSD from military involvement, was known in recent months to consume alcohol and cope in a noisy manner according to his wife who disputes any need to shoot him, particularly in the manner as it happened.
SOURCE LINKS :

Kelvin Lee Plain, Jr.
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/30/2024
Location : Sullivan Park
City : Waterloo
County : Black Hawk
State : Iowa
Agency : Waterloo Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 30, 2024, at approximately 8:22 a.m., Waterloo Police Department officers responded to a report of a man wearing all green clothing and carrying a firearm while riding a bicycle near the 200 block of Manson Street in Waterloo. Upon arrival, officers located 35-year-old Kelvin Lee Plain Jr. in Sullivan Park, matching the provided description. As officers approached, Plain fled on his bicycle and then on foot through the park. Officers fired a Taser, causing Plain to fall to the ground. While on the ground, Plain fired a handgun at the officers, striking one officer inside a patrol vehicle and another who was on foot. Both officers returned fire, fatally wounding Plain. The injured officers were transported to a local hospital in stable condition; one was expected to be released the following day. The incident was captured on a police vehicle's dash camera. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation conducted a review, and the Iowa Attorney General's Office concluded that the officers' use of deadly force was legally justified.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES: 1 fatality (Plain), 2 injuries (officers)
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Last Update: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcci.com/article/waterloo-police-shooting-kelvin-lee-plain-jr-iowa/61474564
https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/iowa-attorney-generals-office-concludes-waterloo-officers-acted-with-legal-justification-in-shootin
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/waterloo-pd-officers-shot-still-in-hospital-identity-of-suspect-killed-released
https://who13.com/news/new-details-released-in-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-waterloo/
https://dps.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-07-01/dci-investigates-waterloo-officer-involved-shooting
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DASH CAM VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-t1FGZC0rw

Michael Raftice Joseph
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/30/2024
Location : Little Rock Missionary at 195 West, near Marcus Nobles Road
City : Liberty County
County : Liberty
State : Georgia
Agency : Long County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Bystander motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 30, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Long County Sheriff's deputies initiated a high-speed pursuit of a Chevrolet Silverado for undisclosed reasons. The chase escalated, reaching speeds up to 92 mph, until Little Rock Missionary at 195 West, where the fleeing vehicle lost control, veered into oncoming traffic, and collided with a motorcycle operated by 62-year-old Michael Raftice Joseph.
Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, 43-year-old Lea Berrones, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Memorial Hospital. The fleeing vehicle overturned into a ditch, disturbing several grave sites in a nearby cemetery. The driver was airlifted to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident. The identities of the involved deputies have not been disclosed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury
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Last update: 12/02/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjcl.com/article/police-chase-long-county-leads-motorcyclist-being-struck-killed/61462790
https://mydrted.com/long-co-ga-motorcycle-crash-on-hwy-196-takes-one-life/

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