Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :14
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 02/20/2024
Location : Ventura and Balboa
City : Encino
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 20, 2024, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) observed a Toyota Camry driving with its headlights off near Ventura Boulevard and Balboa Boulevard in Encino, California. Officers began following the vehicle but stated they did not initiate a formal pursuit.
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The driver of the Camry, attempting to evade police presence, accelerated at high speed and lost control. The vehicle collided with a pole, resulting in a fiery explosion. A 14-year-old girl, seated in the backseat of the car, was killed in the crash. A 16-year-old girl was also in the vehicle at the time, though her condition is not disclosed in available reports.
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Officers following the vehicle attempted to extinguish the flames but were unable to rescue the girl trapped inside. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames by the time emergency services arrived.
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The Los Angeles Police Department has not disclosed the identities of the officers involved or whether any specific tactics were used beyond “following” the vehicle. The incident is under investigation by the LAPD Traffic Division, with oversight from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/30/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-21/lapd-involvement-crash-teen-killed-encino
https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/lapd-statement-teen-crash-encino-2024/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lapd-teen-crash-encino-following-incident/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/20/2024
Location : 11100 block of Crystal Glen Blvd
City : Orange County
County : Orange
State : Florida
Agency : Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died during arrest after beating and restraint
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 20, 2024, at approximately 3 a.m., deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a woman exhibiting erratic behavior and knocking on doors in the 11100 block of Crystal Glen Blvd. Upon arrival, deputies heard the sound of breaking glass, which was later determined to be the woman throwing a large paver stone through a window of a residence. Deputies made contact with the woman, who reportedly fought with them. Additional deputies arrived to assist, and the woman was subdued and taken into custody. During the process, she became unresponsive and was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The cause of death is under investigation as a medical emergency that occurred during the arrest.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is handling the investigation. The names of the deputies involved have not been disclosed, shielding their identities.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/fdle-investigating-after-woman-dies-while-being-detained-by-orange-county-deputies/27F52XQFGJHP7N4JDRC23ZMJPY/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/orange-county-sheriffs-office-florida-in-custody-death-feb-2024
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/02/20/woman-dies-after-erratic-behavior-fighting-with-orange-county-deputy/

Robert E. Lee
Age :55
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/19/2024
Location : Pine Grove Village at 3900 Clark Ln.
City : Columbia
County : Boone
State : Missouri
Agency : Columbia Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Columbia police were sent to Pine Grove Village, a mobile home community at 3900 Clark Lane in Columbia for a domestic violence call. Police arrived and alleged that a man pointed a gun at them. Police called SWAT and bore down on the trailer until the man died from suicide under duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc17news.com/news/columbia/2024/02/20/columbia-standoff-ends-in-suicide/

Michael Yearout
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/19/2024
Location : West 117th and Bellaire
City : Linndale
County : Cuyahoga
State : Ohio
Agency : Cleveland Division of Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cleveland Division of Police ran an unannounced and unpermitted chase of Michael Yearout for not stopping on command and hunted him until he crashed into a semi and died. He had committed no crimes. The chase was unauthorized. Yearout had apparently tried to make a left turn, realized it was not permitted and corrected himself. An officer saw this and began hunting him. The father of six was on his way to work when chased into a fatal crash by police.
His family continues to speak out. They state that after six months, police still did not tell them why they initiated the unpermitted chase and they are unable to get answers.
SOURCE LINKS :
Family Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsCXI2R4mUo

Miguel Godines
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/19/2024
Location : 60th Lane and McDowell Road
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police Department + Air Unit
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 19, 2024, Phoenix police responded to reports of a man attempting to steal cars at gunpoint in the area of 60th Lane and McDowell Road. Officers quickly located the 37-year-old man, later identified as Miguel Godines, and began a pursuit. The Phoenix Police Air Unit assisted in tracking Godines from the sky, directing officers on the ground. At one point, Godines stopped his vehicle and exited, reportedly carrying a firearm. He ran toward a group of vehicles, leading officers to believe he was attempting to carjack them. In response, officers on the ground fired at Godines, striking and killing him. The incident is under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department, with oversight by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
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Last update: 11/26/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/police-shoot-kill-armed-man-in-west-phoenix,479320
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/man-allegedly-trying-to-steal-cars-at-gunpoint-shot-killed-by-phoenix-officers
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/suspected-armed-carjacker-shot-killed-by-phoenix-police
https://www.kold.com/2024/02/19/phoenix-police-shoot-kill-man-allegedly-trying-carjack/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/19/2024
Location : East Fleming Pike (County Road 723)
City : Winslow Township
County : Camden
State : New Jersey
Agency : Monroe Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police tried to traffic-stop a vehicle that fled and crashed, killing the driver. After the crash, police stated they did not know if they were chasing him or not.
SOURCE LINKS :

Wendall Cross
Age :85
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/18/2024
Location : Wesley Mountain Road
City : Blairsville
County : Union
State : Kansas
Agency : Union County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic dispute call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 18, 2024, at approximately 3:20 p.m., Union County 911 received a call reporting a domestic dispute involving a firearm at a residence on Wesley Mountain Road in Blairsville, Georgia. Union County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the location and attempted to negotiate with 85-year-old Wendall Cross, who was armed. During the encounter, Cross fired his gun in the direction of the deputies. In response, the deputies returned fire, striking Cross. Deputies rendered aid, and Union County EMS transported him to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. Upon completion, the findings will be presented to the Union County District Attorney’s Office for review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Wendall Cross)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-02-19/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-union-county
https://accesswdun.com/article/2024/2/1229050/gbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-union-county
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/85-year-old-man-shot-killed-by-union-county-deputies-on-sunday-gbi-says
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/deputies-shoot-kill-man-union-county-wesley-mountain-road/85-8337c86b-121e-4ffc-8b9e-732e8fee11f2
https://hoodline.com/2024/02/85-year-old-blairsville-man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-during-armed-domestic-dispute-in-union-county/

Tyrese Von Dale Moore
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/18/2024
Location : Southwest 32nd and Western
City : Oklahoma City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist chased into fatal crash by police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police converged upon 100 motorcyclists out for a joyride and chased them. One in the group crashed and died during the chase.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-motorcyclists-biker-dies-in-hospital-evading-police/46845717
https://kfor.com/news/local/family-identifies-colorado-man-killed-in-dirt-bike-crash-on-okc-streets/

Jeffrey Moss
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2024
Location : Seneca and MacArthur
City : Wichita
County : Sedgwick
State : Kansas
Agency : Wichita Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by distracted patrol officer
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 17, 2024, at approximately 7:55 p.m., Jeffrey Moss, 51, was crossing MacArthur Road near Seneca Street in Wichita, Kansas. A Wichita Police Department patrol vehicle, driven by a 29-year-old officer, was traveling eastbound on MacArthur Road when it struck Moss. Moss was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Kansas Highway Patrol found that the officer admitted to deleting emails on his department-issued computer at the time of the collision.
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The Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office reviewed the case and determined there was insufficient evidence of criminal liability on the part of the officer; therefore, no charges were filed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality (Jeffrey Moss)
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Last Update: December 8, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksn.com/news/local/a-51-year-old-man-dead-struck-and-killed-by-wpd-officer-in-patrol-vehicle/
https://www.ksn.com/news/local/no-charges-filed-in-pedestrian-death-caused-by-wpd-vehicle/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/wichita-police-officer-deleting-emails-184137199.html
https://www.aol.com/news/why-police-officer-computer-not-174902060.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-killed-wichita-police-car-204006155.html

Sally Ann Yamane
Age :18
Gender :Female
Race : Native Pacific Islander
Date : 02/17/2024
Location : E Springfield Ave and N Hamilton St
City : Spokane
County : Spokane
State : Washington
Agency : Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sally Ann Yamane allegedly tried to rob someone, was chased by police until she committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :

Name Not Disclosed
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/17/2024
Location : I-95 near LPGA Boulevard
City : Daytona
County : Volusia
State : Florida
Agency : Florida Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 17, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 40-year-old male driver in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near LPGA Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The trooper suspected the driver of being impaired and instructed him to remain in his vehicle. However, the driver exited his vehicle and failed to comply with the trooper's commands to return. The trooper deployed a Taser, resulting in a brief struggle on the highway shoulder. The driver then walked westward into the southbound lanes of I-95, where he was struck by multiple vehicles and pronounced dead at the scene. No other individuals were reported injured.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting the investigation. The name of the deceased is still being withheld. The names of the trooper involved have not been disclosed, shielding their identities.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2024/02/18/police-investigating-fatal-crash-on-i-95-in-daytona-beach/
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/fhp-man-dies-after-walking-away-traffic-stop-near-i-95-in-volusia-county/CHNHXNTCQNGN7DZ6K44E2OENFQ/
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/02/18/jacksonville-driver-killed-after-walking-away-from-traffic-stop-on-i-95-being-hit-by-multiple-vehicles-in-daytona-beach/

Trent Prince
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2024
Location : Wilson Road
City : Nashville
County : Davidson
State : Tennessee
Agency : Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Davidson deputies closed in on a man with warrants out of multiple counties. The man allegedly had a gun. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :

Taiquell Woodson
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/17/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Bay Shore
County : Suffolk
State : New York
Agency : Bay Shore Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man allegedly attacked an officer in Bay Shore and was shot and killed. Police were there for a domestic disturbance call. Police said there was bodycam video but they have no plans to release it at this time.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJT5rxa4axA
https://abc7ny.com/long-island-police-shooting-bay-shore-officer-involved/14437307/

Michael L. Walker
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Lockport
County : Niagara
State : New York
Agency : Lockport Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police saw a car they felt may have been stolen and took up chase. The car was chased into a tree, crashed and both occupants died.
SOURCE LINKS :

Anna G. Cerrato
Age :28
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/17/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Lockport
County : Niagara
State : New York
Agency : Lockport Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police saw a car they felt may have been stolen and took up chase. The car was chased into a tree, crashed and both occupants died.
SOURCE LINKS :

Torraize Armstrong
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/17/2024
Location : West 14th Street and Arbor Drive
City : Upland Borough
County : Delaware
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Chester Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man wanted for other offenses was chased until he shot an officer in the stomach and was shot and killed. The officer survived.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://6abc.com/officer-shot-police-pursuit-chester-county-cop-upland-pennsylvania/14438073/

Shannon Cortez Gooden
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/17/2024
Location : 12600 block of 33rd Avenue South
City : Burnsville
County : Hennepin
State : Minnesota
Agency : Burnsville Police Department
Officer(s) : Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, Adam Finseth, Sgt. Adam Medlicott
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police in shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2024, Shannon Cortez Gooden, a 38-year-old Black male, was fatally shot by officers from the Burnsville Police Department following a violent standoff at a residence in the 12600 block of 33rd Avenue South in Burnsville, Minnesota. Officers were responding to reports of a domestic disturbance where Gooden was reportedly armed and had barricaded himself in the home with multiple family members, including seven children ranging in age from 2 to 15.
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As officers attempted to negotiate, Gooden opened fire, fatally striking Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, as well as Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth. Sgt. Adam Medlicott was also injured but survived. In response to the gunfire, officers returned fire, striking and killing Gooden. He was pronounced dead on location.
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No other injuries to family members or additional responders were reported. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 4 (Shannon Cortez Gooden, Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, Paramedic Adam Finseth)
Injuries: 1 (Sgt. Adam Medlicott)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-first-responders-killed-what-we-know-so-far
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Burnsville_shooting
https://apnews.com/article/burnsville-minnesota-police-shooting-details-9fbfc2bd2bc54dcf8e95b5577507e591
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-cause-of-death-revealed
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-police-officers-paramedic-killed-paul-elmstrand-matthew-ruge-adam-finseth/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-identified-as-shannon-gooden/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/02/18/law-enforcement-officers-shot-in-burnsville-city-says-its-an-active-scene
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/burnsville-suspect-in-officer-shooting-identified/89-1ae920fb-119f-4ded-b29b-121155a9ba6a
https://apnews.com/article/officers-medic-shot-killed-burnsville-minnesota-e742b13f0d2ddca009e38337f46435b5
https://www.startribune.com/filings-suspect-in-shooting-of-burnsville-officers-medic-had-violent-past-lost-right-to-own-guns/600344566
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-police-officers-shot
https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-fatal-shooting-3-minnesota-responders-banned-possessing/story?id=107361680
https://apnews.com/article/officers-medic-shot-killed-burnsville-minnesota-76ae1cd7362b4bf3bca4e9598f9a968f
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-incident-with-weapons-law-enforcement-responds/
https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/burnsville-shooting-gunman-identified-had-lost-right-own-firearms-police-say/FM4H3OH4N5DXFBVSRQDNR4OFOQ/
https://www.startribune.com/slain-burnsville-police-officers-paramedic-identified/600344409
https://patch.com/minnesota/burnsville/burnsville-shooter-died-suicide-medical-examiner
https://patch.com/minnesota/burnsville/multiple-officers-killed-burnsville-shooting-reports
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-who-was-the-gunman
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-state-leaders-show-support-for-burnsville-pd-on-social-media/
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/search-warrant-police-killed-by-burnsville-shooter-were-responding-to-sex-assault-report

Adam Finseth
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2024
Location : 12600 block of 33rd Avenue South
City : Burnsville
County : Hennepin
State : Minnesota
Agency : Burnsville Police Department
Officer(s) : Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, Adam Finseth, Sgt. Adam Medlicott
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed on duty in shootout
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2024, Shannon Cortez Gooden, a 38-year-old Black male, was fatally shot by officers from the Burnsville Police Department following a violent standoff at a residence in the 12600 block of 33rd Avenue South in Burnsville, Minnesota. Officers were responding to reports of a domestic disturbance where Gooden was reportedly armed and had barricaded himself in the home with multiple family members, including seven children ranging in age from 2 to 15.
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As officers attempted to negotiate, Gooden opened fire, fatally striking Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, as well as Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth. Sgt. Adam Medlicott was also injured but survived. In response to the gunfire, officers returned fire, striking and killing Gooden. He was pronounced dead on location.
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No other injuries to family members or additional responders were reported. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 4 (Shannon Cortez Gooden, Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, Paramedic Adam Finseth)
Injuries: 1 (Sgt. Adam Medlicott)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-first-responders-killed-what-we-know-so-far
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Burnsville_shooting
https://apnews.com/article/burnsville-minnesota-police-shooting-details-9fbfc2bd2bc54dcf8e95b5577507e591
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-cause-of-death-revealed
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-police-officers-paramedic-killed-paul-elmstrand-matthew-ruge-adam-finseth/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-identified-as-shannon-gooden/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/02/18/law-enforcement-officers-shot-in-burnsville-city-says-its-an-active-scene
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/burnsville-suspect-in-officer-shooting-identified/89-1ae920fb-119f-4ded-b29b-121155a9ba6a
https://apnews.com/article/officers-medic-shot-killed-burnsville-minnesota-e742b13f0d2ddca009e38337f46435b5
https://www.startribune.com/filings-suspect-in-shooting-of-burnsville-officers-medic-had-violent-past-lost-right-to-own-guns/600344566
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-police-officers-shot
https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-fatal-shooting-3-minnesota-responders-banned-possessing/story?id=107361680
https://apnews.com/article/officers-medic-shot-killed-burnsville-minnesota-76ae1cd7362b4bf3bca4e9598f9a968f
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-incident-with-weapons-law-enforcement-responds/
https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/burnsville-shooting-gunman-identified-had-lost-right-own-firearms-police-say/FM4H3OH4N5DXFBVSRQDNR4OFOQ/
https://www.startribune.com/slain-burnsville-police-officers-paramedic-identified/600344409
https://patch.com/minnesota/burnsville/burnsville-shooter-died-suicide-medical-examiner
https://patch.com/minnesota/burnsville/multiple-officers-killed-burnsville-shooting-reports
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-who-was-the-gunman
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-state-leaders-show-support-for-burnsville-pd-on-social-media/
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/search-warrant-police-killed-by-burnsville-shooter-were-responding-to-sex-assault-report

Anthony R. Miles
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/16/2024
Location : I-22, marker 52
City : Jasper
County : Walker
State : Alabama
Agency : Walker County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Walker County deputies attempted to stop Anthony R. Miles on his motorcycle. During the pursuit, Miles lost control of his motorcycle and was thrown off, sustaining fatal injuries. After the crash, the motorcycle was struck by a deputy's vehicle. Miles was pronounced dead at the scene. The reason for the initial pursuit remains unclear.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is handling the investigation into the crash.
Last update: 11/26/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.alabamanow.com/2024/02/22/alabama-man-killed-during-police-chase-when-he-loses-control-of-motorcycle-state-troopers-say/
https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-law-enforcement-agency-jasper-man-killed-motorcycle-crash-chase-interstate-22-highway-patrol-division-investigation

Joseph Holmes
Age :61
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/16/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Largo
County : Prince George
State : Maryland
Agency : Prince George County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Corporal Alyssa Tomaselli, Corporal Mark Price and Officer Marvin Marks
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/16/2024, 61-year-old Joseph Holmes died during an arrest conducted by the Prince George County Sheriff’s Office in Largo, Maryland. Corporals Alyssa Tomaselli, Mark Price, and Officer Marvin Marks were reportedly attempting to detain Holmes when he experienced a medical emergency.
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Details surrounding the arrest and the nature of the medical emergency remain unclear. Emergency medical services were summoned, but Holmes was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances leading to his death, including the specific actions taken by law enforcement and whether appropriate medical interventions were attempted, are under investigation.
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The incident is being investigated by the Prince George County Sheriff’s Office. Findings will be reviewed by the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division and the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024
SOURCE LINKS :

Hajsun Jermale Hudson Jr.
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/16/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Lipscomb
County : Hamilton
State : Alabama
Agency : Lipscomb Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lipscomb Police attempted a traffic stop on a speeding Dodge Challenger on February 16, 2024. The driver fled, and police escalated a chase. Police soon "called off the chase," but the vehicle crashed into a tree and overturned at the intersection of 6th Avenue North and 5th Street North. Unfortunately, the specific time or location when the chase was called off, as well as the exact distance between the point where the pursuit ended and the crash site, has not been released by police sources.
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Hajsun Jermale Hudson Jr., who was a passenger in the vehicle, was critically injured in the crash. He was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was later declared dead after being removed from life support. A second juvenile passenger was critically injured but survived, while another juvenile passenger sustained no injuries. The investigation into the crash is being handled by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
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Last update: November 26, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mentonealabama.org/bessemer-teen-killed-in-lipscomb-police-chase-crash-another-juvenile-critically-injured/
https://abc3340.com/news/local/18-year-old-killed-in-crash-during-police-pursuit-in-lipscomb-hajsun-jermale-hudson-dodge-challenger-chase-wreck-collision-tree
https://mentonealabama.org/bessemer-teen-killed-in-lipscomb-police-chase-crash-another-juvenile-critically-injured/

Jeremy Bradsher
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/16/2024
Location : 900 block of Northeast 144th Court
City : Silver Springs
County : Marion
State : Florida
Agency : Silver Springs Police Department
Officer(s) : Justin Tortora
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 17, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call in the 900 block of Northeast 144th Court in Silver Springs. Upon arrival, deputies located 44-year-old Jeremy Bradsher in the backyard of a residence. Bradsher fired at deputies, wounding K-9 Leo. Deputies returned fire, fatally wounding Bradsher. K-9 Leo was transported to UF Veterinary Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead due to the severity of his injuries. Police did not comment on which officer's bullet struck K-9 Leo.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting the investigation. The names of the deputies involved have not been disclosed, effectively shielding their identities.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/02/17/battery-suspect-killed-after-shooting-at-marion-county-deputies-wounding-k-9-sheriffs-office-says/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/1-dead-following-marion-county-officer-involved-shooting-deputies
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/1-person-dead-k9-injured-marion-county-deputy-involved-shooting-sheriffs-office-says/YBD7DE2PIJCKFHBFENXAXVIFDA/

Jose Flores
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/16/2024
Location : Abby Lane
City : Tupelo
County : Lee
State : Mississippi
Agency : Tupelo Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 17, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Tupelo Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call near Abby Lane in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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Upon arrival, officers encountered a man with a gun. The man retreated into a wooded area. Police deployed the Tupelo Police Department Special Operations Group. Police found the man, who allegedly pointed a gun. Officers opened fire and shot and killed him.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Male individual)
Injuries: None reported
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wapt.com/article/mbi-investigating-police-shooting-at-a-home-in-tupelo/46837914
https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/suspect-killed-during-tupelo-officer-involved-shooting/
https://darkhorsepressnow.com/suspect-dead-in-tupelo-line-of-duty-shooting/

Anita Young
Age :74
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/16/2024
Location : 7000 block of Plummer Street
City : Northridge
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police sniper after shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 16, 2024, Anita Young, 74, was involved in a fatal incident in the 7000 block of Plummer Street, Northridge, California. Facing eviction, Young allegedly shot and killed her apartment manager and subsequently barricaded herself in a vehicle. After an hours-long standoff, she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
Two fatalities: Anita Young and the apartment manager.
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Last Update: December 1, 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/officers-respond-to-reported-shooting-in-northridge/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/elderly-woman-takes-own-life-033825461.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/woman-shoots-apartment-manager-northridge-225717327.html

Holly Graham
Age :32
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 02/16/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Columbus
County : Franklin
State : Ohio
Agency : Columbus Division of Police
Officer(s) : Unknown sergeant
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Holly Graham was driving an allegedly stolen car, was traffic-stopped and took off. The police sergeant landed on her roof and shot and killed her through the roof of the car.
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Dario Agudelo
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/15/2024
Location : Café Rica
City : Battle Creek
County : Calhoun
State : Michigan
Agency : Battle Creek Police Department, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during altercation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 15, 2024, around 3:00 p.m., 29-year-old Dario Agudelo appeared at Café Rica in downtown Battle Creek. Earlier in the day, police had escorted him out of the café due to unspecified unruly behavior. Upon his return, Agudelo was allegedly involved in an assault near the W.K. Kellogg House before officers were dispatched again to detain him.
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Agudelo began resisting and stepped toward an officer. The officer fired her Taser, which had no effect. Agudelo reportedly tackled the officer and attempted to disarm her. During the altercation, Agudelo gained control of her firearm and shot her in the leg. A backup officer then opened fire, killing Agudelo. The injured officer was treated and is expected to fully recover.
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The Michigan State Police and the Battle Creek Crime Lab are handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality: Dario Agudelo
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wwmt.com/news/local/battle-creek-police-shooting-officer-injured-texas-man-killed-cafe-rica-kellogg-michigan-state-department-shot-investigation-chief
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-shot-killed-by-police-in-michigan-coffee-shop-after-disarming-and-shooting-officer
https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/bcpd-bodycam-shows-struggle-before-officer-shot-man-killed/

Curtis Wallace Jr.
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/15/2024
Location : Adams and Newtown Avenues
City : Philadelphia
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Philadelphia Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
During a traffic stop, a man allegedly pinned an officer and was shot and killed.
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James Charles Farey
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/15/2024
Location : Rolfe Highwa
City : Unknown
County : Sussex
State : Virginia
Agency : Virginia State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police tried to stop motorcyclist James Charles Farey for lack of license plate and hunted him into a crash. He died.
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Tyland Archer
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/15/2024
Location : S.C. 72
City : Rock Hill
County : York
State : South Carolina
Agency : Rock Hill Police Department, York County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On the night of February 15, 2024, a Rock Hill Police Department officer initiated a traffic stop on a Dodge Challenger for defective lights as the vehicle turned left onto Harper Gault Road from Saluda Road. Upon activation of the patrol vehicle's blue lights, the driver, later identified as Tyland Archer, did not stop. As the officer approached the intersection of Harper Gault and Oakdale roads, the Challenger was found wrecked in the wood line. The vehicle had collided with a tree, resulting in significant damage. The passenger, Justin Villanueva, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Tyland Archer was entrapped within the vehicle and was later transported to an area medical center, where he was pronounced dead. Subsequent investigation revealed that the Dodge Challenger had been reported stolen from another jurisdiction. The South Carolina Highway Patrol's Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) was notified to conduct an independent investigation of the wreck. The Rock Hill Police Department's Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team also responded to investigate for internal review.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/york-county/passenger-killed-in-collision-with-tree-in-rock-hill/

Justin Villanueva
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/15/2024
Location : S.C. 72
City : Rock Hill
County : York
State : South Carolina
Agency : Rock Hill Police Department, York County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On the night of February 15, 2024, a Rock Hill Police Department officer initiated a traffic stop on a Dodge Challenger for defective lights as the vehicle turned left onto Harper Gault Road from Saluda Road. As the officer approached the intersection of Harper Gault and Oakdale roads, the Challenger was found wrecked in the wood line. The vehicle had collided with a tree, resulting in significant damage. The passenger, Justin Villanueva, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Tyland Archer was entrapped within the vehicle and was later transported to an area medical center, where he was pronounced dead. Subsequent investigation revealed that the Dodge Challenger had been reported stolen from another jurisdiction. The South Carolina Highway Patrol's Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) was notified to conduct an independent investigation of the wreck. The Rock Hill Police Department's Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team also responded to investigate for internal review.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/york-county/passenger-killed-in-collision-with-tree-in-rock-hill/

Marvin Martin III
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/14/2024
Location : 1800 block of North Finney Street
City : Chillicothe
County : Peoria
State : Illinois
Agency : Chillicothe Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during traffic stop over allegedly stolen car
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 14, 2024, Chillicothe Police stopped 50-year-old Marvin Martin III on the 1800 block of North Finney Street, believing he was driving a stolen vehicle. As officers approached, Martin allegedly reached for a weapon. Police engaged him in a shootout, during which Martin was struck and killed by gunfire.
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The incident is under investigation by the Chillicothe 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 (Marvin Martin III)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wandtv.com/news/local/chillicothe-man-shot-dead-in-police-shootout-allegedly-stolen-car/
https://www.peoriajournal.com/chillicothe-police-incident-martin/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/police-shooting-chillicothe-2024/

Tabitha Smith
Age :35
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 02/14/2024
Location : Hiwassee River, Highway 60
City : Meigs County
County : Meigs
State : Tennessee
Agency : Meigs County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Drowned in patrol vehicle accident
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Deputy Leonard had just arrested a female on a bridge who was fighting with a man when he disappeared from radio contact. His cruiser was found upside down submerged under mud and water in the Tennessee River. .A handcuffed female was found drowned in the backseat of the vehicle when the vehicle was found underwater upside down. There was no trace of Deputy Leonard. His body was later found in the river. Deputy Leonard was new in the area, having moved from NYC only a few months prior. It was 9 p.m. and dark. He was not familiar with the area. According to police, he was distracted radioing and texting when he went in the water.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wvlt.tv/2024/02/17/tabitha-smith-woman-killed-meigs-county-crash-remembered-by-friends/

Robert Cornelious Powell
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/13/2024
Location : Target store
City : Cumming
County : Forsyth
State : Georgia
Agency : Cumming Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died during shoplifting arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 11, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM, officers from the Cumming Police Department responded to a report of shoplifting at the Target store on Marketplace Boulevard in Cumming, Georgia. The store's loss prevention team identified 32-year-old Robert Cornelious Powell of Brooklyn, New York, as the suspect. Upon arrival, officers observed Powell in the parking lot with items believed to be stolen. As officers approached, Powell fled on foot into a nearby wooded area. After a brief pursuit, Powell surrendered and was taken into custody without incident. During the arrest, officers noticed an injury to Powell's leg, and he reported difficulty breathing. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called, and Powell was transported to Northside Forsyth Hospital. Upon arrival, Powell experienced a medical emergency and was pronounced dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality.
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Date of Last Update: December 3, 2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-02-12/gbi-investigates-custody-death-cumming
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/man-who-shoplifted-forsyth-county-target-dies-after-running-away-police-gbi-says/FT3HZXFBJRAHFBLMRAQ4QZC5ZA/
https://accesswdun.com/article/2024/2/1227826/suspect-in-cumming-shoplifting-arrest-dies-following-arrest
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cumming-georgia-police-in-custody-death-brooklyn-new-york-man/85-8baf6646-5372-4d01-b8fb-aeb4252be74c
https://patch.com/georgia/cumming/shoplifting-suspect-dies-after-being-arrested-cumming-police-gbi
https://hoodline.com/2024/02/brooklyn-man-dies-in-georgia-police-custody-after-alleged-shoplifting-incident/

Geoffrey Parirchet
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/13/2024
Location : Arverne
City : New York
County : Queens
State : New York
Agency : NYPD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic dispute
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police arrived at a “shots fired” call, encountered a man, had a conversation and shot and killed him. The “gun” turned out to be a replica or other item but not a weapon. The allegations that shots had been fired was apparently unfounded.
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William Lowery
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2024
Location : 7th + Sheridan
City : Sheridan
County : Sheridan
State : Wyoming
Agency : Sheridan Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer Nevada Krinkee investigated a trespassing call and followed a man who locked himself inside of a home. When the officer entered, he was shot and killed. The shooter fled and was found by police on 7th and Sheridan and a lengthy standoff ensued. After 30 hours, the man allegedly came out of the home with a weapon and was shot and killed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://apnews.com/article/police-officer-killed-wyoming-sheridan-861ffaf43986c77cf7274ee175bb585c

Philip Austin Brant
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2024
Location : 7000 block of Infantry Ridge Road
City : Manassas
County : Prince William
State : Virginia
Agency : Prince William County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police received a report of a stabbing, arrived and shot and killed a man with a knife.
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Jarrell Dewand Newman III
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/13/2024
Location : Evergreen between Westhampton and Westover
City : Southfield
County : Oakland
State : Michigan
Agency : Southfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 13, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Southfield Police officers received an ALPR alert on a white 2003 Kia sedan reported stolen out of Detroit on February 5. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Jarrell Dewand Newman III of Taylor, Michigan, did not stop. Police escalated a chase, accelerating speeds northbound on Evergreen Road. Newman lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a reinforced fence near a DTE substation between Westhampton and Westover. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Two teenage female passengers were injured and also taken to a hospital. One of the passengers stated that she believed the vehicle was an Uber and was unaware that it had been listed as stolen by police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality: Jarrell Dewand Newman III
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/pursuit-of-stolen-kia-ends-with-19-year-old-driver-dying-after-fleeing-southfield-police
https://patch.com/michigan/farmington-mi/girl-thought-car-was-uber-chase-fatal-southfield-crash-police
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/02/14/19-year-old-dies-after-crashing-into-fence-during-police-chase-in-southfield/

Kassandra Lozano
Age :25
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/12/2024
Location : Bob Bullock Loop
City : Laredo
County : Webb
State : Texas
Agency : Webb County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Pedro Lozano
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by officer crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kassandra Lozano was a passenger in the car of off-duty officer Pedro Lozano who crashed into a vehicle on the side of the road that had stopped to help a vehicle rolled over in the ditch. The officer in a Corvette smashed into the Good Samaritans’ vehicle, killing Kassandra Lozano and critically injuring one of the Good Samaritans and officer Lozano. A blood alcohol level was ordered on Officer Lozano, results not published by police. It is unknown how fast he had been driving. The crash occurred at 2:30 a.m. on Bob Bullock Loop
near Lake Casa Blanca International State Park in Laredo.
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Armond Anthony Avitable
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/12/2024
Location : US-46 + I-80
City : Columbia
County : Warren
State : New Jersey
Agency : New Jersey State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Armond Avitable had allegedly shot and killed a woman and fled without the gun. Police located him and apparently beat him and he died during arrest. It was discovered by the Morris County medical examiner that he had a gunshot wound to the torso, apparently also inflicted during arrest.
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Eric Cid
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/12/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Spokane
County : Spokane
State : Washington
Agency : Spokane Police Department
Officer(s) : Jeremy McVay, Brandon Fabian, Ricky LaBelle
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Erick Cid shot and injured a woman he was staying with. Police arrived, got into a shootout, shot and killed him. Officer Brandon Fabian, one of the shooters, had previously killed Shawn McCoy in January of 2021.