Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Shaqwan Cribbs
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/06/2023
Location : Tschudi St
City : Amory
County : Monroe
State : Mississippi
Agency : Amory PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “Shots Fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Amory PD received a call about a person firing a weapon. They arrived and allege that the man fired at officers. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/suspect-killed-in-amory-officer-involved-shooting/
Anthony Polito
Age :67
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/06/2023
Location : UNLV
City : Las Vegas
County : Clarke
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Nathaniel Drum, Damien Garcia
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed after police after mass shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Anthony Polito had a PhD in business administration and had applied for a professorship at UNLV and was denied. He reportedly had some relationship with several people on campus and targeted them. He shot and killed 3 people.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abcnews.go.com/US/unlv-suspected-shooter-identified-sources/story?id=105448262
William Lee Carter
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/06/2023
Location : 1300 block of Salem Road Southwest
City : Rochester
County : Monroe
State : Minnesota
Agency : Rochester PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Rochester PD surrounded William L. Carter who was in a vehicle he locked himself in when police approached. Police did not state the reasons why but an unknown number of officers created a several-hour high stress standoff in a commercial mall parking lot until Carter shot and killed himself under unrelenting police duress.
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Anton L. Armstrong
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/05/2023
Location : Olmsted County Jail, 101 4th Street SE
City : Rochester
County : Olmsted
State : Minnesota
Agency : Olmsted County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died in custody
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 5, 2023, Anton L. Armstrong, a 35-year-old Black man, died while in custody at the Olmsted County Jail in Rochester, Minnesota. According to reports, Armstrong had complained of severe chest pain prior to his death but was not provided adequate medical care. His family has filed a lawsuit against the Olmsted County Jail staff and their contracted health care provider, alleging negligence and violation of his civil rights. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office has not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances of his death.
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Adam Paul Klei
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/05/2023
Location : 44th Ave+Gum St
City : Kennewick
County : Benton
State : Washington
Agency : Kennewick PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kennewick PD alleged that Adam Paul Klei killed his brother-in-law and was seen walking in the area of 44th and Gum Street in Kennewick. Police followed him with drones and K9s until they found him in a ravine in the woods. Police allege that they fired beanbags and Klei shot and killed himself under police duress. Police allege that Klei, a pharmacist, and the brother-in-law may have been involved in criminal activity.
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James Woods
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/05/2023
Location : I-85
City : Troup
County : Troup
State : Georgia
Agency : Troup County SO, Weste Pointe SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police PIT maneuver during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Troup County Sheriff’s Office announced that they chased a vehicle, escalated the hunt to 100 mph and attacked the vehicle with a PIUT maneuver which is known to be almost certainly lethal at such speeds and as expected, the car was hit by police, knocked off the road, ejecting a man and 2 women. The man died. The women were confirmed to be injured and in unknown condition. Police did not accuse the vehicle of anything other than not stopping on command and it appears that was why they were targeted by high-speed PIT and killed and injured.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/troup-county-rollover-crash
David Longoria
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/05/2023
Location : E 82nd&MLK
City : Lubbock
County : Lubbock
State : Texas
Agency : Lubbock PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lubbock PD allege that a man had fired a shot at an officer the day prior and engaged Texas DPS and SWAT into looking for the man the next day. They found him driving and chased him into a cotton field. At least 3 law enforcement officers chased him and allege he fired a shot. An unknown number of officers and SWAT fired an unknown number of shots and shot and killed him. The man’s name was not released. He is described as a short Latino male.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kcbd.com/2023/12/05/wanted-man-shot-killed-southeast-lubbock-tuesday/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/05/2023
Location : 9700 S Croft
City : Parkland
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Pierce County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office saw a stolen car and called Tacoma PD to recover it. Police heard shots nearby. A man and woman had been shot. The man died from suicide under police duress after allegedly shooting and injuring the female.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://news.yahoo.com/2-shot-parkland-home-standoff-172331846.html
Ryan Joseph Smith
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/05/2023
Location : Meridian St+Florida Ave
City : Riverside
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Riverside PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police for having gun
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Riverside patrol officer allegedly pumped gas at a gas station when he saw a man holding a gun. It is unknown what the officer did as this part is explained only as “was giving commands” but the man was described as “continuing to manipulate a weapon” and was shot and killed. It is unclear what police mean by manipulating a weapon but they did not state that the man pointed or used a gun and it remains unclear why he was killed from the statement by police without video or other evidence.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/deputy-pumping-gas-in-hemet-shoots-man-with-handgun-rso/
Curtis Burchall, MD
Age :70
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/05/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Cleveland Heights
County : Cuyahoga
State : Ohio
Agency : Cleveland Heights PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party motorist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cleveland PD chased a stolen Amazon van into the path of another vehicle. The driver, Curtis Birchall, 70, was killed when the police chase crashed into his vehicle.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59xb87-xBVU
https://www.cleveland19.com/2023/12/07/police-pursuit-ends-fatal-wrong-way-crash/
Zachary J. Fornash
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/05/2023
Location : Alan Page Dr
City : Canton
County : Stark
State : Ohio
Agency : Canton PD
Officer(s) : Garrett Marino
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police on patrol
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Canton PD investigated a “man with a gun” call, came upon Zach Fornash and shot and killed him. There was no 911 call. A patrol officer claimed that he was flagged down and sent to investigate Fornash. Zach Fornash was the father of two toddlers. Police have refused to give more detail so far.
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Niani Finlayson
Age :27
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 12/04/2023
Location : East Avenue J-8
City : Lancaster
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LASD
Officer(s) : Ty Shelton
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Domestic violence victim killed by police during DV call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/04/2023, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on East Avenue J-8 in Lancaster, California. During the encounter, 27-year-old Niani Finlayson, the reported victim of domestic violence, was fatally shot by Deputy Ty Shelton. Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear, but LASD stated that Finlayson allegedly approached deputies with a knife. However, community members and family have questioned the police narrative, demanding further accountability and transparency.
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The incident is under investigation by LASD's Homicide Bureau, 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: 12/03/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Bodycam video released:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPKSENNLlKM
https://abc7.com/lancaster-deputy-shooting-woman-killed-domestic-violence/14144475/
Tiana Rodriguez
Age :21
Gender :Female
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/04/2023
Location : 10th+W 213th Ave
City : Inwood
County : Nassau
State : New York
Agency : NYPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A 22-year-old man in a Lamborghini caught the attention of NYPD with a female passenger allegedly ran a red light in Inwood, NY. Police initiated a traffic stop. Apparently, the driver initially stopped but for unknown reasons drove away. Police escalated a chase and hunted the vehicle into another car, then crashing into the support pillar of the subway with 2 trains passing overhead during the crash. It is not clear whether police profiled the young man but the Lamborghini turned out to be legally rented. The only reason police mentioned as cause for the fatal chase was a traffic infraction. A 21-year-old female died inside of the flames.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/inwood-police-chase-fire-death/
Marcos Antonio Cortez
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/04/2023
Location : Candlewood Suites Hotel
City : Idaho Falls
County : Bonneville
State : Idaho
Agency : Idaho State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An Idaho State Trooper made a traffic stop and alleged that a 34-year-old male passenger fired at them and they shot and killed him. Cortez had been arrested for drugs, then gun possession and had prior bad experience with police. No bodycam can be found and it is unknown how volatile this arrest attempt was and how things spiraled out of control.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abc4.com/news/idaho/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-southern-idaho/
David McFall
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/04/2023
Location : Melrose Ave NW
City : Roanoke
County : Roanoke
State : Virginia
Agency : Roanoke PD
Officer(s) : Lauren Camper, D. Gilliam, R. Sloan
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Roanoke PD wanted to question David McFall about a stabbing and allege that they located him and that he shot at them. They shot and killed him.
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Joe Paduchowski
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : Maple Heights Drive
City : White Lake Township
County : Oakland
State : Michigan
Agency : White Lake PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Drowned
Event : Drowned during police foot chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An alarm went off at Tractor Supply and police arrived and chased 2 teenagers who had been on the roof of the building. Police arrived and two frightened teenagers ran. One was arrested and Joe Paduchowski fled while a K9 was released and somehow landed in a pond and drowned while fleeing from police and their dog. Paduchowski’s father commented on Channel 4 WDIV Detroit’s website that “Our son was a great kid. This was nothing more than a childish prank by two kids that should have never been out on the streets at this time. This is proof positive that you should never take anyone or anything for granted”.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2023/12/04/teen-found-dead-after-police-foot-chase/
https://www.whmi.com/news/article/white-lake-joe-paduchowski-drowning
Kerry Jones-Hilburg
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : 9212 North Colton St
City : Spokane
County : Spokane
State : Washington
Agency : Spokane Police Department
Officer(s) : Karl Richardson
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during shoplifting call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kerry Jones-Hilburg was allegedly shot and killed during a shoplifting call by Spokane PD.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/dec/07/investigators-man-assaulted-police-officer-trying-/
Robert Reynolds, Sr.
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : Thom Brook Circle
City : Bethlehem
County : Barrow
State : Georgia
Agency : Barrow County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Barrow County deputies were called to a domestic violence situation, allege that Robert Reynolds Jr. was armed. They shot and killed him.
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Ahayna Elizabeth Oshay Sanders
Age :26
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : Interstate 94 and Marion Street
City : St. Paul
County : Ramsey
State : Minnesota
Agency : Minnesota State Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 10, 2024, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a driver for speeding near Interstate 94 and Marion Street in St. Paul. The driver initially stopped but then drove away. Police escalated a "brief pursuit." The trooper allegedly discontinued the chase when the driver exited at Marion Street at high speed, crashing into a concrete wall. The driver, identified as 26-year-old Ahayna Elizabeth Sanders, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 Fatality
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Last update: 12/11/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/speeding-driver-killed-in-crash-in-st-paul-while-evading-traffic-stop-state-patrol-says/
https://www.startribune.com/one-dead-brief-pursuit-state-patrol-st-paul/600324106
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/police-identify-st-paul-man-killed-by-driver-fleeing-traffic-stop
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/bystander-dies-after-police-chase-leads-to-crash-in-st-paul/89-ff47bc7d-3c3c-4282-874c-49f71a751037
Courtney Gordon
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : Far Rockaway
City : New York
County : Queens
State : New York
Agency : NYPD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after homicides in mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man killed 4 family members and injured 2 more when police were called and found him with a knife. Police shot and killed him. The man was known to have been mentally ill. His sister pointed out that she had tried her “very best” but that no mental health help was available for him. Lack of available mental health help is one of the leading causes of death leading to fatal police shootings.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7ny.com/far-rockaway-queens-fatally-stabbed-officers-injured-nyc-crime/14136296/
Joseph Tyler Goodson
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : Georgia Loop Rd
City : Woodstock
County : Bibb
State : Alabama
Agency : Woodstock PD, unknown others
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff for undisclosed reasons
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police allege that they were called to a home, did not elaborate on the reasons, did admit that they created a 3-hour standoff, apparently involving numerous LEOs and that at the end, they shot and killed Joseph Tyler Goodson. It is not known what prompted what sounds like a SWAT standoff, whether he was armed or what happened. Goodson was arrested once before for domestic violence and again for killing his brother’s dog. Goodson had been a well-known and globally popular podcaster, host of the “S-Town podcasts” that are linked below. His podcast series S-Town was downloaded 40 million times in 115 countries.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/3/30/15084224/s-town-review-controversial-podcast-privacy
Byron Carrillo
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : I-35
City : Rylie
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Texas DPS
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Byron Carrillo was believed to have killed 4 people in Dallas and was located on the I-35 in Austin by Texas DPS. Police chased him until he crashed into a concrete wall and shot and killed himself under police duress during the chase.
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Scotty Stacey
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Fayetteville
County : Washington
State : Arkansas
Agency : Fayetteville PD
Officer(s) : Cpl. Stevon Grindstaff
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Fayetteville PD traffic-stopped Scotty Stacie and allege he backed up the vehicle during the traffic stop, causing the officer to shoot and kill him. Stacey was described by his friends as a “good guy”, a race car driver, someone who bothered nobody. Fayetteville PD claims Stacey landed in a field and reversed to try to get out when a deputy appeared behind him, claimed Stacey was “driving toward him” and shot and killed him in the moving vehicle. Police did not release their bodycam and dashcam videos and this is a still unproven police narrative. Stacey had been charged with personal drug possession and fleeing from police months before his death. He was well-known in the area and police may have targeted him because of old charges.
Officer Grindstaff was arrested on 03/11/2024 and charged with homicide.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.4029tv.com/article/washington-county-deputy-arrested-for-first-degree-murder/60168099
Wesley Ingrim
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : 2400 block of Fox Bridge Court
City : Lake St. Louis
County : St. Charles
State : Missouri
Agency : Lake St. Louis PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during Shots Fired call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lake St. Louis PD arrived at a Shots Fired situation at a park, saw a man with guns and tried to disarm him. Police allege they tried to take the guns from him and he refused, so they shot and killed him. It is unknown whether any deescalation was ever tried.
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Clint Caleb Powers
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : 700 block of W. Indian Rocks
City : Meridian
County : Ada
State : Idaho
Agency : Meridian PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during chase after homicides
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Two women were found dead in a Meridian home. Police began looking for Clint Powers who tried to hijack a vehicle. It turned into a foot chase with police alleging that he fired shots at them. Police shot and killed Powers.
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Daniel Stowe
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : 4200 block of E Gilbert
City : Wichita
County : Sedgwick
State : Kansas
Agency : Wichita PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Wichita PD arrived in the 4200 block of E Gilbert in Wichita where a domestic disturbance had been reported. Police shot and killed Daniel Stowe.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://jcpost.com/posts/80d9f361-f0a4-45ba-9449-f8be19b4580a
Douglas Alan Phipps
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/03/2023
Location : Royal Oaks
City : O'Fallon
County : St. Charles
State : Missouri
Agency : O'Fallon PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after allegedly firing shots at clock tower
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Douglas Alan Phipps allegedly fired shots at the town clock tower. Several O’Fallon officers drove up and eyewitnesses heard between 8 and 15 gunshots. Police allege that Phipps got out of the car with a shotgun. They shot and killed him. An eyewitness said he drove past her slowly, waved with one hand at her and seemed defeated with police chasing him. It is unknown why police escalated this fatal chase leading to a shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.audacy.com/kmox/news/local/police-identify-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting
Edwin Joey Villegas
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/02/2023
Location : 7000 block of Harwin Dr
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Mauricio Valle
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD were looking for a 23-year-old man and spotted him in the 7000 block of Harwin Drive, got into a shootout with him and killed him. It is unknown what police wanted him for.
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Denise Tara Taylor
Age :56
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 12/02/2023
Location : Hardy Toll Rd
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County Precinct 4 Constables
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party killed by police chase crash over another vehicle being stolen
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harris County Constables chased a stolen car at high speed up a wrong-way street and predictably, the vehicle crashed and both the male driver and a female third party driver in the other vehicle died. This double-fatality crash was caused by a police chase after a stolen car which was destroyed in the crash.
SOURCE LINKS :
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/02/2023
Location : Hardy Toll Rd
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County Precinct 4 Constables
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash over another vehicle being stolen
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Harris County Constables chased a stolen car at high speed up a wrong-way street and predictably, the vehicle crashed and both the male driver and a female third party driver in the other vehicle died. This double-fatality crash was caused by a police chase after a stolen car which was destroyed in the crash.
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Jack Murray
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/02/2023
Location : 200 block of Fern Ave
City : Elk Grove Village
County : Cook
State : Illinois
Agency : Elk Grove PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Elk Grove PD were called to a residence where a man had appeared outside with a knife. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7chicago.com/elk-grove-village-shooting-police-department-today/14130421/
Jorge Cardenas
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 12/02/2023
Location : 13600 block of Bear Valley Rd
City : Victorville
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Victorville PD
Officer(s) : Shane Andersen
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A woman called 911 and said a man with a gun had threatened her at an Arco station and that she had locked herself into the station. Police arrived and a shootout with the man ensued. A Victorville sergeant shot and killed the unnamed man. The officer was stable with gunshot wounds to his legs from the man firing back at him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7.com/san-bernardino-county-sheriff-deputy-shot-victorville-bear-valley-road/14129707/
Stephaun Fair
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/02/2023
Location : Rankin Rd
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Alleging driving infractions as reason, Houston PD chased a vehicle into a crash, killing the teenage driver and injuring 3 others.
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Nathaniel Smith
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/02/2023
Location : Tommy's Bar
City : Fort Towson
County : Choctaw
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Choctaw County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Choctaw County deputies responded to a shots fired call behind Tommy’s Bar, found Nathaniel Smith and got into a shootout. Smith was killed by police.
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Nicholas Robert Woody II
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/02/2023
Location : Woodlawn Ave SW
City : Lakewood
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Lakewood PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Drowned during police chase
Event : Drowned during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lakewood PD chased several boys in a stolen car. Nicholas Woody II disappeared into a swamp and was found to have drowned.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-memorial-fund-for-nicholas-robert-woody
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/02/2023
Location : I-280+San Bruno Ave
City : San Francisco
County : San Francisco
State : California
Agency : San Francisco PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Tenderloin officers of SFPD chased a vehicle they felt was connected to a previous robbery and bipping auto parts. Police chased the car until it crashed against a wall, killing the driver and critically injuring the passenger. The survival of the passenger is unknown.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/01/san-francisco-police-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-injury-crash/
Jeremy Loving
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/01/2023
Location : Wolverine Rd
City : Prague
County : Pottawatomie
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Prague PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Prague PD were called to a domestic violence situation, found a man who they allege “held” a knife. Police shot and killed him. There are no accusations that the man had used the knife or harmed anyone. His identity was withheld by police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-prague-officer-involved-shooting/46033367
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/01/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Wheaton
County : Chippewa
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Dunn County SO, Wisconsin State Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Dunn County deputy began a high-speed car chase around 1:30 a.m. on December 1, 2023 that began in Dunn County. The person was hunted by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office across 2 counties and many miles into another county. The vehicle being hunted at high speed until it crashed into a Wisconsin State Patrol vehicle that was “providing assistance” in the hunt. The driver who was not named died.
At least two law enforcement agencies were involved in this multi-jurisdiction fatal chase. Wisconsin State Patrol is handling the investigation and has not given a reason why this dangerous chase was undertaken.
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Dakota Radriquez Gray
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/01/2023
Location : 13th+Jefferson
City : Laurel
County : Jones
State : Mississippi
Agency : Laurel PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Laurel PD set up a “safe checkpoint” and stopped 18-year-old Dakota Gray. Police felt they smelled marijuana and the driver fled with police chasing the vehicle at high speeds until it crashed into a tree, killing Dakota Gray. Police allege that they called off the chase just before impact, a very common police action when a fatal crash is likely. During a chase, a person is considered “in custody” with the PD bearing responsibility for the chase. If a crash is imminent at high speeds and the chase is “called off” moments prior, it is just an accident and no longer the result of a pursuit. This pattern is so repetitive that numerous cases can be found in this database by searching for the words “called off.” Dakota Gray, an 18-year-old driver died in such a called-off chase and a cannabis odor.
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Artemy Arthur Hapoff, Jr.
Age :69
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/01/2023
Location : Goose Creek Correctional Center
City : Wasilla
County : Matanuska-Susitna Borough
State : Alaska
Agency : Alaska Department of Corrections
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Found Dead in Jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
In early December 2023, Artemy Arthur Hapoff, Jr., a 69-year-old male, was found dead at the Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla, Alaska. Hapoff's death followed a medical emergency. The Alaska Department of Corrections reported his death. The Alaska State Troopers and the State Medical Examiner's Office are investigating.
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https://alaskapublic.org/news/2023-12-05/inmate-at-alaskas-goose-creek-prison-dies-at-69