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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.

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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/

COn 06/20/2024, Christopher Pringle, 33, was reported missing while visiting Port St. Lucie, Florida, from Texas. St. Lucie Police located Pringle driving on a highway and deployed stop sticks to disable his vehicle. Pringle evaded the initial attempt to stop him, prompting an escalated response involving dozens of officers, a helicopter, and drones. Using cell phone tracking technology, police pinpointed his location at a shopping mall parking lot.
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A SWAT team was deployed to the scene, locking down the mall and surrounding Pringle’s van. Officers brought a Lenco BearCat armored vehicle and established a perimeter while attempting a surround-and-callout strategy. Police shattered the windows of Pringle’s van using breaching tools and threw flashbang grenades inside to disorient him. Chemical agents were also deployed into the vehicle, with witnesses reporting hearing Pringle coughing during the prolonged standoff.
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Despite the intense tactical response, Pringle was later found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the van. Police disclosed that Pringle possessed only a homemade .22 firearm and had not threatened or harmed anyone during the incident. St. Lucie Police confirmed that Pringle was not being sought in connection with any crime, emphasizing that the operation originated as a welfare check stemming from his missing person report.
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Pringle’s family described him as a positive individual who had been battling depression and questioned the need for the aggressive tactics employed by police. The St. Lucie Police Department has announced an internal investigation into the handling of the case, including the decisions to deploy SWAT, escalate the response, and use chemical agents and armored vehicles during a non-criminal investigation.

https://www.tcpalm.com/news/st-lucie-police-missing-person-swat-christopher-pringle-2024/
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/missing-texas-man-found-dead-in-st-lucie-mall-swat-standoff/
https://www.wfla.com/news/st-lucie-police-missing-person-case-escalates-to-fatal-standoff/

On 06/20/2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a Shreveport Police Department officer struck 60-year-old Charles Page with a patrol vehicle at the intersection of Line Avenue and East 70th Street in Shreveport, Louisiana. Page was transported to Ochsner LSU Health hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 1:02 a.m.
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The Shreveport Police Department is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/08/2024

https://www.ktbs.com/news/local/spd-officer-involved-crash-leads-to-pedestrians-death-victim-identified/article_8b42ab06-2ed9-11ef-9b16-6ba5c72abba2.html

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/man-armed-with-knife-tacoma-critically-wounded-deputy-involved-shooting/FQMDTHDVINBVBLWIDTJLY376IQ/

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/pierce-county-deputies-shoot-injure-man-during-domestic-violence-call/

On June 19, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers from the Pueblo Police Department responded to a report of a man with a weapon in the parking lot of a Popeyes restaurant near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Outlook Boulevard in Pueblo, Colorado. Upon arrival, they located 34-year-old Ronald Ray Valdez in a vehicle. Officers instructed Valdez to show his hands; however, he allegedly refused to comply and began firing a handgun at the officers. In response, several officers returned fire, fatally wounding Valdez at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.
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Following standard procedure, the officers involved were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation, which is being reviewed by the 10th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team. Chief Chris Noeller of the Pueblo Police Department stated that the investigation is expected to take approximately 9 to 10 months.
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In an effort to provide transparency, the Pueblo Police Department released body and dash camera footage of the incident. The footage shows officers issuing commands to Valdez, who is then seen firing a handgun at the officers before they return fire. Chief Noeller emphasized that the officers had "every right to defend themselves."
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Valdez's family has identified him as the individual involved in the incident. A vigil was held in his memory, where family and friends gathered to honor his life.
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The Pueblo Police Department has stated that it will continue to cooperate with the ongoing investigation and is committed to providing updates as more information becomes available.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/01/2024

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/06/20/pueblo-police-shooting-fatal-popeyes/
https://krdo.com/news/2024/07/01/mayor-of-pueblo-police-chief-address-shooting-where-6-officers-were-placed-on-leave/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CYixiVJfHc

Albuquerque PD and SWAT try to arrest Michael Christopher Goodhart on several unspecified warrants. He fled into a tunnel with a female. Police alleged that he had a gun. SWAT arrived, deployed, drones and helicopter and fired Les lethal bullets. They finally shot and killed him.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/apd-swat-officer-shoots-kills-man-after-chase-into-west-side-tunnel/article_2c180840-2f49-11ef-b780-37c40949c0be.html

https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/crime/2024/06/21/las-cruces-man-killed-by-doa-ana-deputy-reported-being-in-crisis/74169879007/

On June 18, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., John Zook, 40, contacted 911, reporting that he was experiencing a mental health crisis and had ceased taking his medication. Officers from the Wayne Police Department responded to his residence at Newberry Square Apartments on Michigan Avenue near S. Wayne Road. Upon arrival, officers found Zook bleeding from self-inflicted wounds and armed with a kitchen knife. Despite multiple verbal commands and two attempts to subdue him with a Taser, Zook advanced toward the officers. In response, an officer discharged their firearm, resulting in Zook's death at the scene. Zook's 4-year-old child was present in the apartment during the incident but was unharmed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality: John Zook

https://www.wxyz.com/news/man-shot-killed-by-officer-during-reported-mental-health-crisis-in-wayne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECdiC-jnD0Y
https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/msp-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-wayne?utm_campaign=www.audacy.com%252Fwwjnewsradio&utm_content=1718743473&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_term=WWJ-AM

Police chased a teenager in a stolen car and engaged in a shootout after disabling the car with spike strips. Police shot and killed the youth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCnoWE8qa5E

On June 18, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Bulloch County Dispatch received multiple reports of a black Chevrolet Camaro involved in a hit-and-run, reckless driving, and discharging a firearm. Deputies swiftly located the vehicle at the Gas Pro Travel Center at Highway 301 and A.J. Riggs Road. Before their arrival, the driver, identified as 25-year-old Robert Allen Bostic of Warner Robins, Georgia, had reportedly pointed a gun at a patron at a nearby pump. The patron retreated to his vehicle, and as he fled, Bostic fired, striking the back of the patron’s vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies positioned their vehicles at the front and rear of the Camaro. Bostic exited the driver's side. Police allege that Bostic drew a handgun and fired at one of the deputies. Both deputies opened fire, hitting Bostic multiple times. He 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. Upon completion, the findings will be submitted to the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review. The identities of the involved deputies have not been disclosed, and no information regarding administrative actions has been released.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-06-18/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-statesboro
https://www.griceconnect.com/local-news/suspect-dies-in-shootout-with-deputies-outside-of-statesboro-9103935
https://www.wjcl.com/article/man-dies-after-shooting-at-bulloch-county-deputies-tuesday/61177002
https://www.thegeorgiavirtue.com/bulloch-crime-safety/gbi-identifies-man-killed-in-shootout-with-bulloch-deputies/
https://www.mcculloughfh.com/obituaries/robert-bostic

Wadsworth PD were sent to a welfare check on a suicidal man on Durling Drive in Wadsworth and located him. Police roused and locked down the entire neighborhood and eyewitnesses reported hearing shots. Police did not answer so far who fired shots first and only confirmed that the man in mental health crisis was dead. Multiple officers were placed on administrative leave.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/06/19/police-officer-involved-shooting-in-wadsworth-leaves-1-dead-tuesday-blue-tip-parade-festival/74148170007/

Wasco County Sheriff’s deputies tried to traffic-stop a vehicle for undisclosed reasons. The vehicle did not stop and police escalated a chase that ended at a gas station. Police shot and killed the man for undisclosed reasons. A police car was heavily damaged but police did not explain this.

https://www.kptv.com/2024/06/18/suspect-shot-killed-by-officers-after-pursuit-dalles/

https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/names-released-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-the-dalles

On 06/18/2024, a LaSalle County Sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a vehicle near Route 6 and 29th Road for a traffic violation. The driver fled, and police escalated the encounter into a high-speed chase through Ottawa. The pursuit ended when the driver lost control of the vehicle near North 2650th and East 1529th Roads. The car rolled over, resulting in the driver's death. Emergency responders pronounced the individual dead at the scene. His name was not disclosed by police.
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The Illinois State Police are investigating the circumstances of the chase and crash, while the LaSalle County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal review of the 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.nwherald.com/news/local/ottawa-police-chase-ends-fatal-crash-june-2024
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/lasalle-county-high-speed-chase-driver-killed-2024
https://www.wglt.org/news/lasalle-police-investigation-fatal-chase-crash-2024

Jermaine Sims was allegedly behaving erratically, throwing things in a convenience store and took off in a vehicle. Police arrested him, He died in custody of unknown causes.

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/man-dies-police-custody-austin-texas/269-f04806cb-7ced-4512-9a69-3cbe542262ee

https://www.austintexas.gov/news/apd-investigates-custody-death-occurred-june-17-2024

Police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver did not stop. Police escalated a pursuit and deployed spike strips, disabling the vehicle near the intersection of Goodfellow Boulevard and Lillian Avenue. Three juveniles exited the vehicle and fled on foot. During the chase, police alleged that one of the juveniles, 17-year-old Emeshyon Wilkins, pointed a gun. Police opened fire, killing Wilkins.
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The investigation is being handled by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Force Investigation Unit.

https://www.ky3.com/2024/06/18/teenager-fatally-shot-after-pointing-gun-officer-during-chase-st-louis-police-say/
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/police-shooting-goodfellow-lillian/63-2c8e74f2-df19-4ad7-a1fa-55c5be7ef7a7
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-shot-killed-police-chase/article_b0175ed0-6ad4-11ee-b99e-573b2a1c6502.html

Vancouver PD responded to a report about a man with a gun, located him on Andresen Road, deployed a K9 and fired shots at him and killed him. Police apparently also shot their own K9 in the tail, requiring surgery. The “gun” on him was a replica AirSoft.

https://katu.com/news/local/officers-shoot-kill-armed-man-in-ne-vancouver-police-dog-shot-in-tail-during-incident#

https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/man-killed-by-officers-after-allegedly-pointing-gun-at-people-in-mcdonalds-parking-lot-idd/

On 06/17/2024, Bakersfield Police Department officers Zachary Ward and Julian Garcia struck and killed Brandon Elliott Gabriel Flores, a pedestrian crossing the street in a crosswalk on South Union Avenue in Bakersfield, California. The collision occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. while the officers were responding to an auto theft call. Police confirmed that neither the vehicle’s emergency lights nor sirens were activated at the time of the incident. The speed of the vehicle was not disclosed.
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The California Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the crash.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 11/29/2024

https://www.bakersfield.com/news/bpd-confirms-overhead-lights-and-sirens-were-off-in-officer-crash-with-pedestrian/article_ad2fac76-2d96-11ef-867f-03f1240ffdab.html

Police arrived at an active domestic dispute with patrol cars, a helicopter and drones and K9s when a shootout occurred. Neil Thomas fired shots at his wife who escaped. He shot his 4 dogs. Police shot and killed him.

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/large-law-enforcement-response-to-caller-in-danger-in-davidson-county/

https://www.wxii12.com/article/davidson-county-the-grape-escape-vineyard-lexington/61147768

Youngstown PD were called to a domestic violence call, Matthue O’Malley, engaged in a shootout with him during which they shot and killed him.

https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/man-identified-in-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-youngstown/

On June 17, 2024, deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near SR 29S in Logansport, Indiana. The driver, a male individual whose identity has not been disclosed, fled southbound on SR 29S. Deputies from Carroll County Sheriff’s Office joined the pursuit, which reached high speeds along rural highways.
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As the chase continued, the driver lost control of the vehicle near a curve on SR 29S, causing it to leave the road and crash into a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not disclosed the reason for the initial stop or confirmed whether any tactics, such as stop sticks, were employed during the pursuit.
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The Indiana State Police are leading an investigation into the incident, including whether the pursuit adhered to departmental policies and state law. Findings will be reviewed by the Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/07/2024

https://www.wlfi.com/news/driver-dies-after-high-speed-pursuit-on-sr-29s
https://www.carrollcountysheriff.org/news/cass-county-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash
https://www.indystar.com/news/local/driver-fleeing-police-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-logansport

On June 17, 2024, at approximately 12:17 a.m., a Cobb County Police officer observed a 2013 BMW X5 speeding on Ernest Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw, Georgia. The officer initiated a traffic stop, but the driver did not stop. The officer pursued the vehicle briefly but "called off the chase" due to safety concerns. ShortlyImmediately thereafter, the BMW attempted to navigate a left curve near the intersection of Frey Road and Abington Walk. The driver failed to maintain the lane, causing the vehicle to exit the eastern shoulder, collide with a concrete subdivision sign, become airborne, and strike multiple trees before coming to rest approximately 90 feet into the woods. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The Cobb County Police Department's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating the incident. The identities of the driver, passenger, and involved officers have not been disclosed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/driver-killed-following-police-chase-cobb-county-authorities-say/85-60e43156-b24f-4245-bcc0-a7ee3120f26a
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/person-dead-after-police-chase-ends-with-crash-cobb-county/SI5PB6S5P5HIDBUNGPIRQAHUCM/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/deadly-cobb-police-chase
https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/person-dead-after-police-chase-ends-with-crash-cobb-county/Y43YQ6EZCBDLFARYZKFZD7MPIA/

On June 16, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Denver police officers responded to reports of a person standing in the intersection of Broadway and Lawrence Street, holding a large hunting-style knife. Upon arrival, officers observed 52-year-old Miguel Tapia, who presented as a transgender woman, carrying several bags. Despite commands to drop the knife, Tapia advanced toward the officers, prompting them to deploy Tasers twice, both of which were ineffective. Subsequently, officers discharged their firearms, fatally wounding Tapia. The knife recovered from the scene had a blade approximately seven inches long.

The officers involved were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Colorado State Patrol conducted the investigation, which was overseen by the Denver District Attorney’s Office. On August 14, 2024, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that no charges would be filed against the officers, stating that their use of deadly force was justified given the imminent threat posed by Tapia.
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The Denver Police Department released body-worn camera footage of the incident to provide transparency. The footage shows officers issuing commands to Tapia, who then draws the knife and advances toward them, leading to the officers' decision to use deadly force.
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In the aftermath, community members raised concerns about the handling of the situation, particularly regarding the use of less-lethal methods and the presence of mental health professionals. The Denver Police Department stated that the presence of the knife and the immediate threat to officers' safety made the use of deadly force necessary.
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As of the latest reports, the Denver Police Department continues to cooperate with ongoing investigations and is committed to providing updates as more information becomes available.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: December 1, 2024

https://kdvr.com/news/local/denver-police-woman-with-knife-was-aggressive-before-deadly-shooting/
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/denver/denver-da-explains-decision-not-to-file-charges-against-officers-in-deadly-police-shooting-of-miguel-tapia
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/transgender-person-who-brandished-knife-killed-by-police-after-tasers-failed-to-stop-them-dpd-says
https://denverite.com/2024/06/25/dpd-needs-help-finding-family-friends-of-person-shot-by-police/
https://kdvr.com/news/local/denver-da-no-charges-for-officers-after-deadly-shooting-on-broadway/
https://www.allsides.com/news/2024-06-25-1916/general-news-denver-police-release-video-fatal-shooting-officers-five-points
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzWhAnIrgnQ

Bodycam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgCwcwriKaE

Cowlitz County received calls about shots fired. They arrived at an RV park and found a man dead from gunshot wounds. The presumed shooter was found in an RV nearby. When police arrived, the 86-year-old unnamed man committed suicide under police duress.

https://www.kptv.com/2024/06/19/man-shot-killed-cowlitz-county-resort-suspect-found-dead-inside-rv/

After a 4-vehicle crash, a driver was allegedly threatening other drivers with a gun. North Las Vegas PD arrived and shot and killed him with 92 bullets fired.

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/06/16/north-las-vegas-police-shoot-kill-suspect-four-vehicle-crash/

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-downtown-las-vegas/

https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/police-release-further-details-in-officer-involved-shooting-following-four-car-crash-in-north-las-vegas

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/man-shot-by-north-las-vegas-police-92-times-after-raising-loaded-gun-at-officers-in-crash/

Wood County deputies were sent to a call involving a man in mental health crisis. Police arrived and allege that he pointed a rifle. They shot and killed him. He had been a USMC veteran with PTSD.

https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2024/06/16/wood-county-deputy-kills-man-who-pointed-rifle-at-him/stories/20240616116

https://www.13abc.com/2024/06/16/wood-county-deputy-shoots-kills-person-during-welfare-check/

https://www.wtol.com/video/news/local/family-of-man-shot-and-killed-by-wood-county-deputy-speaks-out/512-7f9c895d-a437-430c-9b2b-f34533f776e6

Jason Chad Prosser was one of several people who were allegedly intoxicated and firing shots. Police arrived and shot and killed him.

https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/coroner-responding-to-upstate-home/

https://www.wyff4.com/article/suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-spartanburg-county-deputies-say/61132144

On June 15, 2024, Gabriel McNutt, 15, was experiencing a mental health crisis in his home on Elles Drive in Athens, Alabama. Athens Police were called to the home at 2:15 PM. McNutt allegedly had knives and retrieved a firearm. Police alleged that the situation escalated when McNutt "threw knives" and fired a shot at officers. Police shot and killed him. His parents disclosed McNutt suffered from severe neurological and mental health issues, including epilepsy and depression. The case is under investigation by the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

Last update: November 25, 2024.

https://www.waff.com/2024/06/16/15-year-old-shot-by-athens-police-dies/
https://kion546.com/news/2024/06/20/parents-15-year-old-killed-by-police/
https://www.waaytv.com/news/athens-teen-fatally-shot-in-standoff/

On 06/15/2024, Auburn Police Department SWAT officers responded to a residence on Russell Avenue in Auburn following reports of an armed individual barricading himself inside a home. The individual, identified as Brian Woodbury, 43, reportedly refused to surrender during a prolonged standoff.
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During the incident, police deployed tear gas and other non-lethal tactics to encourage Woodbury to exit the residence. At some point, a fire broke out, engulfing the house in flames. After the fire was extinguished, officers discovered Woodbury deceased inside the burnt structure.
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The cause of Woodbury's death remains undetermined and is under investigation. The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office is working to determine the origin of the fire, and the Androscoggin County District Attorney's Office is overseeing the review of law enforcement actions during the standoff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmUPsgpmqZs

On 06/15/2024, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to a call regarding a mental health crisis at 9404 Van Nuys Blvd in Panorama City, California. Joanna Lua, 23, was reportedly holding a knife and threatening family members. Police fatally shot Lua inside her home during the confrontation.
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the LAPD Force Investigation Division are investigating 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.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-15/woman-fatally-shot-in-panorama-city-by-police-after-threatening-family-members-with-knife