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On 06/25/2024, Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies pursued a vehicle reportedly linked to a drive-by shooting. The chase ended at the Escambia River Bridge after the driver crashed the vehicle and fled on foot along with a passenger, identified as 19-year-old Trevion O'Neil Moton. Deputies continued the pursuit on foot. During the chase, Moton fell from the Escambia River Bridge to his death.
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Police have not clarified whether Moton’s fall was intentional or accidental, and no evidence has been provided to explain the circumstances of the chase on the bridge. Key details, including whether law enforcement actions contributed to the fall or if other methods to de-escalate the situation were considered, remain unknown.
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The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has stated that an internal investigation is underway, but no timeline has been provided for its completion. The absence of body-worn camera footage or additional evidence has raised concerns about the events leading up to Moton’s death.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update:12/03/2024

https://www.pnj.com/story/news/escambia-deputies-police-chase-bridge-death-trevion-moton/2024-06-25/
https://www.weartv.com/news/local/escambia-police-pursuit-ends-fatal-bridge-fall/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/escambia-county-teen-dies-during-police-pursuit/

On June 25, 2024, Otero County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin responded to a welfare check regarding a male subject walking on the median of U.S. Highway 70 near mile marker 240. The individual, identified as 17-year-old Elijah Hadley, was carrying an object that appeared to be a firearm, later determined to be an airsoft pistol. Body camera footage reveals that upon the deputy's arrival, Hadley discarded the airsoft pistol. Despite this, Deputy Diaz-Austin fired multiple shots, striking Hadley.
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On January 13, 2025, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman filed first and second-degree murder charges against Deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin for the shooting death of Elijah Hadley. Following the filing of charges, the Otero County Sheriff's Office placed Deputy Diaz-Austin on administrative leave.
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The Hadley family expressed that the decision to charge Deputy Diaz-Austin is a step toward justice, emphasizing that Elijah was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, student, artist, and a good person. They demand accountability and will not stop until justice is served.

https://www.ktsm.com/news/teen-holding-airsoft-gun-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting/

https://ladailypost.com/nmsp-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-otero-county/

https://kvia.com/news/new-mexico/2024/06/27/17-year-old-holding-air-soft-gun-shot-dead-by-deputy-new-mexico-state-police-say/

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/nmsp-otero-county-deputy-shoots-and-kills-teen-with-gun/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/teen-holding-airsoft-gun-dead-181208237.html

https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/man-gun-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-pm-patch-nh

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/nmsp-otero-county-sheriffs-deputy-shoots-and-kills-teen-with-airsoft-gun-officer-involved-shooting-new-mexico-state-police-elijah-hadley

https://www.koat.com/article/video-shows-moments-before-after-ocso-shooting-koat-deputy-elijah-hadley/61584666

On June 25, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., 66-year-old Arthur Earl Cleveland was operating a tractor on Highway 82 near Hatchcock Road in Winona, Mississippi. At the same time, a Montgomery County Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle was traveling westbound on Highway 82. The patrol vehicle collided with the rear of Cleveland's tractor, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle. Cleveland sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The deputy was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.dps.ms.gov/crash-reports
https://www.clarkwilliamsfuneralhome.com/obituary/Arthur-Cleveland
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ms/vaiden/arthur-cleveland-18255058

Clarke County deputies initiated a pursuit for undisclosed reasons that escalated until Zachery Smallwood crashed and died.

https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/21-year-old-man-killed-in-crash-during-pursuit-in-clarke-county/

https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/berryville-man-killed-in-crash-during-police-pursuit-in-clarke-county/article_1a2865c0-02b7-5e15-a5af-eba3ad0d1153.html

On June 25, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to reports of shots fired in the 9000 block of Wesleyan Road, Indianapolis, Indiana. Upon arrival, they found a woman with a gunshot wound to her hand. Witnesses identified the shooter as 45-year-old Elijah Hakiem Radford, the victim's estranged husband, who had fled the scene in a maroon Dodge Ram pickup truck.
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According to the victim, Radford ambushed her outside an office complex, shooting her in the hand and attempting to fire at her head; however, the firearm malfunctioned. A bystander intervened, sustaining bite injuries from Radford during the altercation. Radford then fled in his vehicle.
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Officers located Radford's vehicle and initiated a pursuit, which continued for several miles at high speeds. The chase concluded in the 8400 block of Maple Leaf Lane, near Castleton Square Mall, where Radford crashed his truck and forcibly entered an apartment. Inside, he held a female resident at knifepoint.
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Officers from both IMPD and the Lawrence Police Department entered the apartment and encountered Radford holding the woman hostage with a knife. Despite multiple commands to drop the weapon, Radford refused. Two officers opened fire, striking Radford. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The hostage was unharmed.
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The incident remains under investigation by the IMPD Critical Incident Response Team, with findings to be reviewed by the Marion County Prosecutor's Office.
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Last update: 12/07/2024

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/edited-police-body-camera-video-shows-officers-shoot-and-kill-elijah-radford-indianapolis-lawrence-apartment-wife-impd-cam-officer-rifle-knife
https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/it-was-an-attack-victim-describes-moments-that-led-to-fatal-police-shooting
https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/impd-deadly-police-shooting-in-apartment-came-after-shots-fired-at-office-park
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/impd-releases-bodycam-footage-from-killing-of-shooting-suspect-on-citys-northeast-side-near-castleton
https://www.obituare.com/elijah-hakiem-radford--sr--obituary-136503

On June 24, 2024, Riverside Police officers actively pursued a 2019 BMW X5 reported taken without permission by a family member. Officers observed the vehicle in Riverside and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver, 19-year-old Jennefer L. Arellano-Maldonado of Odenville, Alabama, refused to stop.
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Officers escalated the chase, following the BMW at high speeds through residential areas. Arellano-Maldonado lost control on Depot Street near Lakeview Circle. The BMW crashed into the remains of Riverside Baptist Church, a site where her boyfriend, 19-year-old Anthony Banks Jr., had died in a crash days earlier. The vehicle struck a brick wall and burst into flames.
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Arellano-Maldonado was pronounced dead at the scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is conducting an independent investigation into the chase and crash. Police have not disclosed the identities of the pursuing officers or any administrative actions resulting from the incident.
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Family members of Arellano-Maldonado noted that she had been emotionally affected by her boyfriend's death, which may have contributed to her decision to flee.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/alabama-teen-dies-when-police-chase-ends-with-crash-into-burned-church-where-her-boyfriend-died-days-before.html

Daniel Allen Johnson, a 43-year-old resident of Birmingham's Forest Park community, was shot and killed by police responding to a disorderly conduct report on June 24, 2024. Upon arrival, police encountered Johnson, who allegedly presented a knife. During the altercation, an officer discharged their weapon, fatally wounding Johnson. He was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:18 p.m.
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His friend told a TV station, “He was leaning up against the tree and he was saying, ‘Get the light off of me. Please get the light off of me,’’' and “They were bickering back and forth and they were just saying the same things over and over. It was just heated and intense and I was like what the hell is happening over there.

The officer was seen firing at least 2 shots into him. He died at the hospital. His life partner of 24 years describes him as a very kind spiritual man. He is believed to have been unarmed.
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The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, and findings will be forwarded to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.

https://www.wbrc.com/2024/06/25/bpd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/man-shot-to-death-by-birmingham-police-officer-responding-to-forest-park-disorderly-conduct-call.html

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/man-fatally-shot-by-birmingham-police-presented-a-knife-alea-says.html

https://www.al.com/news/2024/06/man-shot-to-death-by-birmingham-police-was-kind-compassionate-spiritual-partner-says.html

On June 24, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a neighbor reported multiple individuals entering a vacant home in the 3200 block of Chippewa Drive in Rex, Georgia. Clayton County Police officers responded swiftly to the suspicious person call. Upon arrival, officers observed two individuals climbing out of a back window and two others inside the residence. Officers issued commands for all suspects to exit the property. During this process, 18-year-old Hakim Al-Nas emerged from the rear of the house with a handgun and moved toward officers stationed at the front. Police allege that Al-Nas continued advancing. One officer discharged his firearm, striking Al-Nas multiple times. Al-Nas was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The involved officer has been placed on administrative leave, following standard protocol. The identities of the officer and the other detained individuals—two 18-year-olds and one 16-year-old—have not been disclosed. Al-Nas's mother, Chanteris Durham, expressed profound grief, stating, "It has broken us." She noted that her son had recently graduated from high school and was looking forward to his future.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/18-year-old-killed-officer-involved-shooting-clayton-co-officer-placed-leave/K4H5ZOAXAZEZBATZDCNASPEPAM/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/chippewa-drive-rex-clayton-county-shooting
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-06-25/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-clayton-county
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/georgia-bureau-of-investigation-responding-shooting-involving-officer-clayton-county/85-b28716e2-9e2a-4126-8652-828583a85ff7
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clayton-county/mother-says-she-texted-her-son-30-minutes-before-he-was-shot-killed-by-clayton-county-officer/5NNFOLK3HBAEBOTYORRZSXUJYE/

Amarillo PD arrived at the hoe of Kurt Gaede for a previous burglary and a domestic violence incident. Gaede allegedly fled to the back of the house and held a gun. Police shot and killed him in his home.

https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/breaking-amarillo-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-300-block-south-georgia

Virginia State Police tried to traffic-stop a truck that did not stop. Police escalated a chase that ended when the vehicle stopped. A shootout ensued and police shot and killed the man. Police did not state why they had tried to traffic-stop the man.

https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2024/06/24/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-galax/

https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/06/24/no-law-enforcement-hurt-police-shooting-galax/

https://www.wset.com/news/local/virginia-state-police-names-46-year-old-who-died-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-carroll-county-virginia-june-2024

Police were sent to a welfare check on a man in his 60s. He allegedly fired shots at police from his house. SWAT appeared and began shooting beanbags at him, then flashbang grenades. The man died from gunshots. It is not known who shot him.

https://www.jordanmiller.news/2024/06/24/details-man-dead-following-swat-incident-in-minerva/#google_vignette

On June 24, 2024, around midnight, an officer with the Fort Worth Police Department's Directed Response Unit attempted to stop a driver for a suspected traffic violation near West Freeway and Summit Avenue. The driver fled in a pickup truck. Police escalated a chase. The driver lost control of the pickup truck, swerved after nearly striking a police vehicle, and drove over a 4-foot concrete barrier, falling 30 feet. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article289485004.html

On June 24, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Taylor County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported robbery at the Iowa State Savings Bank in Lenox, Iowa. Steven Trent Sapp, a 45-year-old male from Hooper, Nebraska, demanded money and fled the scene on a motorcycle. Law enforcement initiated a pursuit, which extended into Adams County.
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During the chase, Sapp lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a farm field. He fled on foot, and as officers closed in, they heard a single gunshot. Officers discovered Sapp deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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A forensic autopsy conducted by the Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Sapp died from a single gunshot wound, ruling his death a suicide.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES: 1 fatality (Sapp)
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Last Update: 12/07/2024

https://dps.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-06-26/name-lenox-bank-robber-released
https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-savings-bank-lenox-robbery-suspect-died-of-suicide-identified-steven-trent-sapp/61428032
https://who13.com/news/iowa-news/dci-releases-name-of-sw-iowa-bank-robbery-suspect
https://www.kjan.com/index.php/2024/06/authorities-officially-release-the-name-of-lenox-bank-robbery-suspect-who-later-died
https://www.radioiowa.com/2024/06/24/officials-say-suspect-in-sw-iowa-bank-robbery-died-by-suicide

On 06/24/2024, Javontee Johnquel Brice, 28, was located by Hamilton County deputies at a service station in Florida after allegedly fleeing the scene of three homicides, including the death of his mother. According to police, Brice was armed and engaged officers in a shootout when they attempted to approach him. Deputies shot and killed Brice during the confrontation.
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Court records from Manatee County reveal that Brice had a documented history of mental health issues and was reportedly in need of services that were not adequately provided. Police have not released body-worn camera footage or other evidence to substantiate their account of the events. Questions remain about the escalation of the encounter and whether non-lethal alternatives or additional de-escalation efforts were considered before officers used lethal force.
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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has stated that an internal investigation is underway, but no timeline for the release of findings or details about the officers involved has been provided.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.jacksonville.com/news/crime/hamilton-county-javontee-brice-police-shooting-2024/
https://www.wtsp.com/news/local/javontee-brice-mental-health-homicides-police-shootout/
https://www.gainesville.com/news/hamilton-police-shootout-javontee-brice-mental-health/

On 06/23/2024, Chicago Police officers spotted David Curry, who they believed was involved in a previous incident where a woman was struck with a gun. Officers initiated a foot chase after identifying Curry. According to police, Curry stopped abruptly during the chase, and officers allegedly ran into him, causing him to fall. However, bodycam footage released by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) contradicts this account. The footage shows an officer violently shoving Curry to the ground, resulting in his head striking the pavement.
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A bystander confronted police at the scene, stating, “You did not have to slam him like that.” The footage also shows Curry losing consciousness, with blood visibly pouring from a head wound. Curry was transported to a hospital but died later from his injuries.
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Curry’s family has publicly contested the police narrative, calling for greater accountability and an independent investigation into the use of force. Community protests have erupted, demanding justice and transparency in the case.
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is leading the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/05/2024

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/david-curry-chicago-police-bodycam-release-2024
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-david-curry-death-copa-investigation/1345912/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/david-curry-family-speaks-out-after-police-altercation/3489283/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jun/30/chicago-police-david-curry-protests-bodycam
https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/chicago-police-david-curry-bodycam-release

Travis Dickson, 42, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with Dothan Police on November 24, 2024. Police accused him of firing shots at a vehicle earlier and escalated a chase up to 115 mph through Dothan and rural Houston County that came to an end when his vehicle became disabled on railroad tracks. He stopped and police forced a standoff described only as "lengthy." Dickson did eventually come out of his car and according to police, he then died by suicide by shooting himself in the chest. No BWC or autopsy, no officers names provided. ALEA is handling the investigation.
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Suicides by gun are most commonly carried out and suicides by shooting oneself in the chest are exceedingly rare. An overview is provided in the source links.

https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/houston-county/city-of-dothan/suspect-dies-after-shooting-himself-during-standoff-otha/

https://ground.news/article/suspect-dies-after-shooting-himself-during-standoff-police

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.955008/full

Middletown PD chased Noe Dominguez on a motorcycle until he crashed into an SUV and died.

https://patch.com/new-york/nanuet/police-pursuit-ends-fatal-motorcycle-crash-patch-pm

https://westchester.news12.com/state-police-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-was-being-pursued-by-middletown-pd

https://patch.com/new-york/midhudsonvalley/middletown-police-pursuit-ends-fatal-motorcycle-crash-state-police

Lubbock PD received a call about an intoxicated man breaking things with a bat. Police arrived, found Jacob Alonzo with a pickaxe and shot and killed him. He had apparently been in a mental health crisis, discussing harming himself or others.

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/police-to-give-update-man-killed-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-west-lubbock/

https://www.kcbd.com/2024/06/24/lpd-man-shot-after-charging-lubbock-police-officer-with-pickaxe/

On 06/23/2024, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence incident at the 5700 block of Etiwanda Avenue in Los Angeles. Upon arrival, Marlon Jimenez, 45, locked himself inside his residence. After a prolonged standoff involving LAPD SWAT, officers breached the home and found Jimenez under a mattress with a ligature around his neck. Police reported that he had taken his own life under the stress of the situation.
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The LAPD is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
One deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-domestic-violence-suspect-found-dead-by-police-after-standoff/

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a Newton Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 38-year-old James Lightfoot in Newton, Kansas, due to a malfunctioning headlight. Instead of stopping, Lightfoot fled northbound on Interstate 135, leading officers on a pursuit that continued into Marion County. At around 1:40 a.m., Newton officers lost sight of Lightfoot's vehicle near 230th and Diamond Roads. Marion County deputies also discontinued their search in the same vicinity.
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On June 24, a resident reported a silver Dodge truck partially submerged in a pond near 240th and Kanza Roads, close to Marion Reservoir. Deputies identified the vehicle as Lightfoot's 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. A search that evening, including the use of a Kansas Highway Patrol aircraft equipped with infrared technology, failed to locate Lightfoot.
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On June 26, the Sedgwick County K-9 Cadaver Team joined the search. At approximately 10:35 a.m., a cadaver dog led searchers to Lightfoot's body, located several hundred yards southeast of his truck in a heavily wooded area. Marion County Coroner Don Hodson reported that Lightfoot died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. A .380 ACP handgun was found under his left hand.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation was notified and conducted a scene investigation and body recovery. Authorities found no signs of foul play.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries During This Incident: 1 fatality (James Lightfoot); no officers or other individuals were injured.
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Last Update: December 8, 2024

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https://www.marionrecord.com/direct/body_found_two_days_after_pickup_discovered_in_pond%2B5541pond%2B426f647920666f756e642074776f2064617973206166746572207069636b757020646973636f766572656420696e20706f6e64
https://www.ksn.com/news/local/body-pickup-truck-of-missing-wichita-man-found-in-marion-county/
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ks/wichita/james-lightfoot-18273551

On 06/22/2024, Colton Police Department officers pursued a motorcyclist, identified as Julio Reyes, 19, for reasons that have not been disclosed. The chase ended when Reyes crashed into another vehicle on the I-10 westbound onramp. He sustained fatal injuries from the crash and died at the scene.
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The Colton Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the pursuit and crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
One deceased
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/inland_empire_news/young-man-riding-motorcycle-dies-after-crashing-into-vehicle-at-end-of-police-pursuit/article_bf76d7ca-33ee-11ef-b0f0-9f11c857b29e.html

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Meriwether County Sheriff's deputies observed 34-year-old Rick Harris operating a dirt bike on State Route 80 near Warm Springs, Georgia. The deputies, alleging traffic violations, initiated a pursuit. During the chase, a sheriff's patrol vehicle crashed into Harris's dirt bike, resulting in a fatal crash. Harris was pronounced dead at the scene. The Georgia State Patrol is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, and no information regarding administrative actions has been released. Family members of Harris have expressed deep sorrow over his death and are seeking answers regarding the circumstances of the pursuit and collision.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wtvm.com/video/2024/06/25/biker-dies-after-crash-involving-meriwether-county-law-enforcement-officer/

On 06/22/2024, at approximately 4:37 p.m., Alexandria Police Department officers responded to an armed robbery at a convenience store near LA Highway 121 and LA 465. Officers located the40-year-old Jason Lambert and initiated a high-speed pursuit.
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The chase ended near Twin Bridges Road and Messina Road in Alexandria, where Lambert exited his vehicle. During the encounter, officers fired their weapons, striking Lambert. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. However, the available reports do not specify whether Lambert was armed at the time of the shooting or provide details on the exact circumstances that led deputies to use lethal force.
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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.

https://www.kalb.com/2024/06/22/armed-robbery-suspect-killed-deputy-involved-shooting-alexandria/
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-rapides-parish/
https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/deputy-involved-shooting-in-alexandria-leaves-one-dead/article_7ad23bce-e643-11ec-a56e-7f7cb93e77cd.html

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Officer Mason Wills of the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Hurd Street and John Street in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The vehicle, a red car, was occupied by multiple individuals, including 22-year-old passenger Linzell Parhm.
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Upon approaching the vehicle, Officer Wills observed Parhm in the front passenger seat. Body camera footage reveals that Officer Wills instructed Parhm to place his hands on the dashboard. Parhm initially complied but then removed his hands from the dashboard and reached downward. Officer Wills opened fire, striking Parhm.
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Parhm was later pronounced dead at the hospital. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a 7.62mm Draco AK pistol with a 30-round magazine on the passenger-side floorboard.
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The FWPD released body camera footage of the incident to ensure transparency and provide the public with a clear understanding of the events.
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In the aftermath, the Euell A. Wilson Center, where Parhm was employed as a program director, displayed posters in his honor. The community expressed grief and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Officer Wills was placed on administrative leave, adhering to FWPD protocol for officer-involved shootings. The incident remains under investigation by the FWPD, the Indiana State Police, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Coroner’s Office.
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Last update: 12/07/2024

https://www.wboi.org/news/2024-06-24/twenty-two-year-old-youth-worker-identified-as-man-killed-saturday-by-fort-wayne-police-officer
https://www.wane.com/top-stories/fwpd-releases-body-cam-footage-of-officer-who-fatally-shot-man-during-traffic-stop
https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/fort-wayne-pd-releases-bodycam-video-of-deadly-traffic-stop-police-shooting
https://www.fwpd.org/latest-news/4269-officer-involved-shooting-critical-incident-brief
https://www.wane.com/top-stories/coroner-ids-man-shot-by-fort-wayne-police-officer-during-traffic-stop

Merrimack PD, New Hampshire State Police and SWAT responded to a call that someone was being held against their will on Cabot Road in Merrimack. The man let the hostage go but stayed locked in the house and police escalated a militarized SWAT standoff that lasted until the man committed suicide under police duress.

https://www.unionleader.com/news/crime/hostage-situation-standoff-ends-with-one-dead-in-merrimack/article_2655b7b8-318d-11ef-946f-c7a5a936e245.html

https://patch.com/new-hampshire/merrimack/several-law-enforcement-agencies-swat-standoff-merrimack

https://www.gofundme.com/f/ymz74f-support-for-robinson-family-in-tragic-loss

Richard Viscarra Jr. was a navy vet with PTSD who on previous occasions needed mental health help. Police were aware of this and Viscarra’s wife called them because he was exacerbated again and threatened self-harm. Police arrived, saw him with a knife and shot and killed him. The wife states that he had pointed the knife only at himself and was not a threat to police.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/06/23/atascosa-county-deputy-shoots-kills-man-holding-knife-in-aggressive-manner-officials-say/

https://foxsanantonio.com/newsletter-daily/deputy-involved-shooting-leaves-one-man-dead-in-atascosa-county-local-news-near-me-crime-law-public-safety-san-antonio#

https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/atascosa-county-texas-man-albert-viscarra-jr-shot-and-killed-deputy-domestic-disturbance-call/273-def9cf87-fbf2-4860-9b50-83a8b9a0f59a

After a stabbing in Alcoa, the man believed responsible was seen in Maryville and Maryville PD began chasing him, soon followed by Alcoa PD. The chase was escalated by police and ended when Ron Wells who was driving the fleeing vehicle crashed into 2 other vehicles and died as a result of the police pursuit.

https://www.wate.com/news/blount-county-news/alcoa-stabbing-suspect-flees-from-police-dies-after-crash-maryville-police-confirms/

une 21, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers from the Craig Police Department and the Moffat County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a man with a handgun at the Cedar Mountain Trailer Park, 925 W. 1st Street, Craig, Colorado. Upon arrival, they encountered 27-year-old Jesus Fuentes Vega, who was armed with a handgun. During the confrontation, officers discharged their weapons, fatally wounding Vega. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The involved officers, identified as Officer Nathan Baker of the Craig Police Department and Deputy Conner Pogline of the Moffat County Sheriff's Office, were placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure for officer-involved shootings. The 14th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is leading the investigation into this incident.
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Last update: Dec. 1, 2024

https://www.steamboatradio.com/2024/06/25/the-man-who-died-in-the-cedar-mountain-trailer-park-has-been-identified-as-have-the-officers-involved/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/man-killed-shooting-craig-police-moffat-county-sheriff/73-ca542692-f3aa-4ba1-8133-cfe66791f3cc
https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/authorities-identify-police-officer-sheriffs-deputy-who-fired-shots-in-fatal-shooting-friday-in-craig/

After a domestic violence incident, a 29-year-old man took a maintenance worker hostage and was shot and killed by police.

https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/commerce-city/domestic-violence-suspect-shot-killed-by-commerce-city-police-after-five-hour-standoff

On 06/21/2024, the Apopka Police Department responded to a report of an individual experiencing a possible overdose at an apartment complex located at 518 Lake Bridge Lane in Apopka, Florida. Upon arrival, officers claimed the man had barricaded himself inside the apartment and was believed to be armed. The situation escalated, and the SWAT team was deployed to the scene.
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SWAT officers used a surround-and-callout strategy, deploying ballistic helmets, vests, and shields while setting up a secure perimeter around the apartment. Officers were armed with rifles and handguns and brought specialized breaching tools to gain entry. The standoff lasted several hours, during which officers reportedly attempted to engage the individual in negotiation. Despite these efforts, SWAT breached the apartment using tactical entry equipment and found the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Apopka Police Department has not disclosed whether de-escalation tactics or mental health interventions were employed before the SWAT team’s involvement. The necessity of the heavy police presence and the timeline of the escalation remain unclear. Additionally, no body-worn camera footage or other evidence has been released to corroborate the police narrative or provide transparency about the decision-making process.
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The department has announced an internal review of the incident.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKnkqcqYZKA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e93EjDiVeM
https://www.orlando-news.com/2024/06/22/1-dead-after-overdose-call-leads-to-standoff-with-apopka-police-at-apartment-complex/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/swat-team-surrounds-apopka-apartment-complex-with-weapons-drawn/ar-BB1oFOLx?ocid=BingNewsVerp&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&nose

On 06/21/2024, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Tampa Police officers responded to reports of a domestic-related assault in the 4000 block of West Hillsborough Avenue. According to police, Frank E. Rodriguez, 29, was allegedly assaulting a woman in a parking lot. Officers approached Rodriguez, who they claim was uncooperative and attempted to re-enter a vehicle where the woman was located before fleeing on foot.
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During the pursuit, Officer Luis Garcia deployed a Taser, but it did not stop Rodriguez. Rodriguez ran onto West Hillsborough Avenue and was struck by a dark-colored sedan that fled the scene. Rodriguez sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not provided further details on the pursuit or the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death beyond stating their involvement in an attempted arrest.
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The incident has been classified as an in-custody death. Officer Garcia, who has been with the department for six months, was placed on administrative leave per standard protocol. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, police are searching for the hit-and-run driver, described as operating a dark four-door sedan, possibly a Nissan Altima.
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The Tampa Police Department has not released any body-worn camera footage or other evidence to substantiate their account of the events leading to Rodriguez’s death.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Frank E. Rodriguez)
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Last update: 12/03/2024

https://www.fox13news.com/news/man-struck-killed-car-while-running-from-tpd-allegedly-choking-woman
https://www.tampa.gov/news/2024-06/suspect-killed-hit-run-during-police-investigation-150946
https://www.the-sun.com/news/11717099/florida-suspect-killed-by-car-while-chased-by-cop/
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-hit-and-run-hillsborough-ave-lois-ave/67-aecdcb3c-2e06-4b4c-8db8-02d3829aa3ff

A 35-year-old man named Steven Jeffrey O’Shields from Franklin, North Carolina, was found dead in the Flathead River near Kalispell, Montana, after fleeing from law enforcement. He had been wanted for unspecified sexual offenses. He fled into a body of water and drowned during the pursuit.

https://www.montanarightnow.com/kalispell/north-carolina-fugitive-drowns-in-flathead-river-after-on-foot-police-chase-through-forest/article_6530b014-3412-11ef-8235-078f7eedb0cc.html

On 06/20/2024, officers from the Chino Police Department responded to a domestic violence call at the 12800 block of 10th Street in Chino, California. Upon arrival, officers encountered Jose Angel Mendoza, who was reportedly holding a knife. Police fatally shot Mendoza during the confrontation.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation into the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: One deceased.
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Last update: 11/29/2024

https://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/state/knife-wielding-man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-chino-thursday-night/article_be1e5215-8ebb-5cbe-8c84-0b0bbfb055ab.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U20gL50-oyI

https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/City-of-Chino-News-Release.html?soid=1132744783111&aid=TqEne7xjQ4o

On 06/20/2024, a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle struck and killed Daniel Stuardo Perez, a pedestrian, on Bear Valley Road west of Kiowa Road in Apple Valley, California. The police cruiser was reportedly responding to a priority call, though its speed at the time of the collision has not been disclosed.
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/29/2024

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/local/2024/06/29/driver-killed-in-crash-between-car-and-sheriffs-suv-in-apple-valley/74258277007/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/driver-killed-in-crash-involving-san-bernardino-county-deputy/

A man in mental health crisis was locked into an apartment in Las Vegas, threatening that he was going to “kill people.” Police arrived and escalated a standoff. The man came out with a red MAGA hat and a rifle that he pointed in the air and allegedly later at police. They shot and killed him.

https://news3lv.com/news/local/police-involved-in-shooting-east-of-downtown-las-vegas-lvmpd-metro-ois-southern-nevada-9th-street-stewart-ave-crime-cops

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDXQbRuxiX8&t=15s

Shilo Rice was experiencing a mental health crisis and threatened to hurt herself or others. When Knoxville PD appeared, they claim she ran toward them with knives. They shot and killed her.

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2024/06/20/knoxville-police-shoot-and-kill-woman-who-ran-toward-them-with-knife/74156642007/

A mother and son leaving a Dollar Tree parking lot died when a police chase crashed into them. Two hours after the crash, the officer driving had been taken to the hospital, and a man named Michael Hawkins was found in the backseat of the police vehicle. Police initially did not know who he is and how he had gotten into the police car. The police vehicle was reported to be speeding excessively without lights or sirens.

The man in the backseat who was identified as Michael Hawkins was paralyzed from this crash. A lawsuit for this injury was filed against the city. His caretaker had called 911 because of his unusual behavior and he was led to the police car. Police still have not explained why he was in the back of the police car when it sped off on an unrelated call, crashed, killed 2 people and injured Hawkins who was not discovered injured in the police vehicle until hours later. Police are not allowed to take a second call while they have not completed the call they are on and the officer was obligated not to chase the second vehicle but conclude the first call which would have prevented the 2 fatalities and caused Mr. Hawkins to be paralyzed from the waist down and remain on life support as of 07/17/2024, the time of this update.

https://cw39.com/news/mother-and-son-killed-man-found-in-the-back-of-crashed-missouri-city-police-vehicle/

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/missouri-city-crash-police-officer-involved-fatal-collision

A mother and son leaving a Dollar Tree parking lot died when a police chase crashed into them. Two hours after the crash, the officer driving had been taken to the hospital, and a man named Michael Hawkins was found in the backseat of the police vehicle. Police initially did not know who he is and how he had gotten into the police car. The police vehicle was reported to be speeding excessively without lights or sirens.

The man in the backseat who was identified as Michael Hawkins was paralyzed from this crash. A lawsuit for this injury was filed against the city. His caretaker had called 911 because of his unusual behavior and he was led to the police car. Police still have not explained why he was in the back of the police car when it sped off on an unrelated call, crashed, killed 2 people and injured Hawkins who was not discovered injured in the police vehicle until hours later. Police are not allowed to take a second call while they have not completed the call they are on and the officer was obligated not to chase the second vehicle but conclude the first call which would have prevented the 2 fatalities and caused Mr. Hawkins to be paralyzed from the waist down and remain on life support as of 07/17/2024, the time of this update.

https://cw39.com/news/mother-and-son-killed-man-found-in-the-back-of-crashed-missouri-city-police-vehicle/

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/missouri-city-crash-police-officer-involved-fatal-collision

https://abc13.com/post/missouri-city-police-department-facing-lawsuit-after-officer/15063148/

On June 19, 2024, officers responded to a report of a woman, Lisa Fordyce-Blair, in a mental health crisis, allegedly threatening a neighbor with a rifle. Following the initial call, officers arrived and attempted to deescalate the situation over the next several hours. A SWAT team was deployed after Fordyce-Blair refused to respond to negotiators' attempts to make contact via phone and PA announcements. The police then fired non-lethal rounds at the house to create a path for a drone to provide video surveillance.
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After the SWAT team fired "knock knock" rounds to break a window, the negotiator managed to contact Fordyce-Blair for a brief phone conversation. During this time, she reportedly fired two or three rounds at officers. After the police breached the house, they found Fordyce-Blair deceased from gunshot wounds.
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An investigation by the Office of Special Prosecutions later found that Sergeant Jonathan Butler, the officer involved, was legally justified in the shooting. This incident marked the fourth police-related fatality in Anchorage within the span of a month. The incident has since been ruled an officer-involved shooting, and no charges were filed against the officers involved​.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2024/06/20/woman-found-dead-in-east-anchorage-home-after-long-standoff-with-police-involving-gunfire/
https://alaskapublic.org/2024/06/20/womans-death-in-muldoon-standoff-investigated-as-officer-involved-shooting/

Police spotted a stolen vehicle and escalated a chase, placed spike strips that caused a man and woman to flee from the vehicle and continue in a truck. Police chased them to 98th and I-40 where the man held the woman hostage. After a one-hour standoff, a police sniper killed him. It turned out that the gun was only a BB gun and Meador had been unarmed.

Officer Zachary Herbst who killed Dale Meador had also previously killed Emmanuel Campos, 20, on August 16, 2023.

https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-deadly-police-shooting/61191991

https://www.yahoo.com/news/apd-swat-officer-shoots-kills-030100548.html

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/albuquerque-police-to-release-details-on-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-2/

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/video-car-chase-turns-into-hostage-situation-albuquerque-police-kill-suspect/