Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Lamar Deshawn Young
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/30/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Kannapolis
County : Cabarrus
State : North Carolina
Agency : Kannapolis PD, Cabarus County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cabarrus County deputies and Kannapolis PD converged on a home of an unnamed 33-year-old man who had been chatting with an “15-year-old girl” set as a trap by detectives in a child sex predator sting. Police arrived to arrest him and shot and killed him.
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Lamont Bland
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/30/2023
Location : 4900 block of Knights Way
City : Indianapolis
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Indianapolis Metro PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence event
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lamont Bland was allegedly holding a woman with a knife to her throat in the cab of his semi truck when police arrived and shot and killed him.
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William Lee Carter
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/30/2023
Location : TJ Maxx plaza at the 1300 block of Salem Rd SW
City : Rochester
County : Olmsted
State : Minnesota
Agency : Rochester PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A man who was reportedly high on drugs was attacked by bean bag rounds. While under police attack, police allege that he fired shots at them and then shot and killed himself. No BWC or other evidence was provided by police to back up this story so far.
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Zy'Mier Zulueta
Age :15
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/30/2023
Location : Seymour+S Wilbur Ave
City : Syracuse
County : Syracuse
State : New York
Agency : Syracuse PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Syracuse PD chased a Kia they believed stolen at high speed until the car crashed and the driver died.
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William Oneill
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/29/2023
Location : 100 block of Hershey Avenue
City : Lancaster City
County : Lancaster
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Lancaster PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during "man with a gun" call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
William Oneill suffered some sort of mental health crisis, declared that he was “going to war” and had an AR-15 on his back porch. Police allege he fired toward them. They shot and killed him. He died several weeks later on Jan 3, 2023 from his injuries.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/29/2023
Location : North Loop
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 :
Houston PD tried to stop a slow-moving vehicle for unknown reasons. The vehicle did not stop and police escalated a chase to 80 mph. the vehicle crashed and the driver died.
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Chase Bishop
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/29/2023
Location : 800 block of E. Jackson Ave
City : Iola
County : Allen
State : Kansas
Agency : Iola PD, Allen County SO, Kansas Highway Patrol
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police tried to arrest Chase Bishop for unknown reasons. He locked himself into his home. Officers from the Iola Police department, Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Special response Teams and Kansas Highway Patrol created a standoff. After an unknown period of time and events, Chase Bishop was found dead, allegedly from suicide under police duress during the standoff.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kwch.com/2023/11/29/standoff-iola-ends-with-suspects-suicide/
Name Not Disclosed
Age :70
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/29/2023
Location : Old Augustine Rd
City : Jacksonville
County : St. Johns
State : Florida
Agency : Jacksonville SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A woman was found shot to death in Jacksonville and police pursued the man they felt was responsible. Police found the vehicle on Old Augustine Road and when they approached it, the man shot and killed himself.
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DeJuan Cole
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/29/2023
Location : Central Patrol Division Downtown West
City : St. Louis
County : St. Louis
State : Missouri
Agency : St. Louis PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
DeJuan Cole was arrested and in jail lockup when he allegedly made a suicide attempt by unknown method and was left in critical condition. He died 6 days later in the hospital. He was a young man who had worked as a cleaner, had a 2-year-old son, and had been arrested for theft when he died in jail under not entirely clear circumstances. IncarcerNation does not track deaths of convicted prison inmates a but the database does track deaths in jails after arrest (prior to conviction). Mr. Cole had been taken into custody and was in jail pending charges in the arrest and booking process when the critical injury occurred. His organs were donated to several recipients.
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Jason Campbell
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/29/2023
Location : Highway 160-191
City : Cortez
County : Montezuma
State : Colorado
Agency : Cortez PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after killing cop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
K9 officer Michael Moran traffic-stopped a vehicle in Cortez. It is currently unknown what transpired but a shootout between Officer Moran and Jason Campbell and Officer Moran was shot and injured, later died in the hospital. Police chased Campbell and found him on Highway 160-491. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kktv.com/2023/11/29/colorado-police-officer-injured-during-shooting-wednesday/
Osvaldo Cueli
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/29/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Miami
County : Miami-Dade
State : Florida
Agency : Miami PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Miami-Dade PD officer was in a pickup truck from which he shot and killed Osvaldo Cueli who was involved in an argument with someone over a vehicle.
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Josiah Emmanuel Henderson
Age :23
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/29/2023
Location : 1700 block of Ohio Street
City : Lawrence
County : Douglas
State : Kansas
Agency : Lawrence Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lawrence PD arrived at a residence to serve a warrant on Josiah Emmanuel Henderson for Rape, Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, Aggravated Indecent Liberties, Aggravated Domestic Battery, and Aggravated Endangering a Child when they heard a gunshot. He died from suicide under police duress.
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https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/police-surround-lawrence-apartment-after-hearing-a-gunshot/
Clifton Washington
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/28/2023
Location : 2111 NW Evangeline Thruway
City : Lafayette
County : Lafayette Parish
State : Louisiana
Agency : Lafayette PD, US Marshals, SWAT
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Lafayette PD and US Marshals tried to arrest Clifton Washington at a Super 7 motel. He locked himself in his room. SWAT arrived and police created a standoff. Washington committed suicide under police duress during the standoff.
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James Salanoa Jr.
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/28/2023
Location : South Hill Mall
City : Puyallup
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Pierce County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed after police chase for undisclosed reasons
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pierce County deputies chased a vehicle and shot and killed the man near the South Hill Mall. Police only said that he had a warrant for a violent felony. It is not known whether he presented an acute danger to anyone which is one of the prerequisites for being allowed to chase per latest pursuit laws in Washington State.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://amp.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article282441183.html
Fred Claud Perkins
Age :78
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/28/2023
Location : US 29
City : South Fulton
County : Fulton
State : Georgia
Agency : South Fulton PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after assault
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A caller told police that 78-year-old Fred Claud Perkins sexually assaulted her and was hiding behind a shed and had shot at her. Police arrived, allege he fired at officers. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/south-fulton-police-swat-shots-fired-at-officer
Adam Lee Ybarra
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/28/2023
Location : 1800 block of W Jackson St
City : Pecos
County : Pecos
State : Texas
Agency : Pecos PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic dispute, family disputes police narrative
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pecos PD were called by unknown parties as there was a noisy family dispute going on in the 1800 block of West Jackson Street in Pecos. Police entered the residence and under unknown circumstances shot and killed Adam Lee Ybarra. His family immediately protested strongly and said the killing in their internal family dispute was completely unwarranted and that a wonderful husband, father and loving family member had been killed senselessly by police who handled the situation very poorly according to family descriptions.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yourbasin.com/news/37-year-old-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-pecos/
Gregory Skane
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/27/2023
Location : SEPTA Walnut-Locust Station
City : Philadelphia
County : Alleghany
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Philadelphia PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by SEPTA police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Gregory Skane was experiencing some sort of mental health crisis and had stabbed and injured 3 people. A SEPTA officer arrived and shot and killed him.
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James Oh
Age :53
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 11/27/2023
Location : 2100 block of Manning St
City : Bakersfield
County : Kern
State : California
Agency : Bakersfield PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempt at arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bakersfield PD arrived at a home due to the natural death of an elderly woman. Police found her grieving son at the scene, realized he had a warrant and tried to forcibly arrest him, causing him to allegedly pick up a knife. Police shot and killed him.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/27/2023
Location : Santa Rosa County Jail
City : Milton
County : Santa Rosa
State : Florida
Agency : Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office (SRCSO)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed by police during use-of-force assault in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A federal inmate at the Santa Rosa County Jail in Milton, Florida, died during a use-of-force incident. The inmate's identity and specific details surrounding the incident have not been disclosed. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances of the death.
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Jesus Torres
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/27/2023
Location : 12501 Montana Avenue
City : El Paso
County : El Paso
State : Texas
Agency : El Paso County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Beaten/bludgeoned
Event : Assaulted by Fellow Inmates; Died in Jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/27/2023, 57-year-old Jesus Torres was found deceased in his cell at the El Paso County Jail Annex in El Paso, Texas. An investigation revealed that Torres had been assaulted and beaten to death by fellow inmates. Torres had been incarcerated since June 2023 on charges of possession of a controlled substance and was awaiting trial at the time of his death. The incident has prompted a federal lawsuit filed by Torres' family against El Paso County, alleging negligence and failure to ensure his safety while in custody.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kvia.com/news/el-paso/2024/11/19/family-of-inmate-killed-in-el-paso-jail-annex-file-lawsuit-against-the-county/
https://hoodline.com/2024/11/el-paso-county-sued-for-alleged-negligence-after-inmate-s-death-at-jail-annex/
https://news.yahoo.com/el-paso-inmate-beaten-stabbed-184608469.html
Matthew Robert Williams
Age :31
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/26/2023
Location : Unknown
City : Eureka
County : Humboldt
State : California
Agency : Humboldt County SO
Officer(s) : Jeremy Sollom, Nick Jones
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during foot chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Eureka PD attempted a traffic stop. The man, described only as a 31-year-old male, fled and ran on foot into the back of a library. Police arrived and had a fight with him, claim that he “pulled out a firearm” and they shot and killed him. So far, no BWC or other video can be located to verify the official narrative.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-shuts-down-streets-in-eureka
Andres Sorto
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/26/2023
Location : I-45+Gulf Bank
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party motorcyclist killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Houston PD tried to traffic-stop a vehicle that kept driving. Houston PD escalated the chase to 100 mph until the fleeing vehicle crashed into a 19-year-old Latino man and killed him. Police did not state what the dire emergency was that might justify the fatal chase on a busy public street which cost a bystander his life and instead plan to charge the fleeing man with homicide, as is customary in the American justice system.
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Jalina Anglin
Age :5
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 11/26/2023
Location : US-92+Havendale Blvd
City : Auburndale
County : Polk
State : Florida
Agency : Auburndale PD
Officer(s) : Danny Swann
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Child killed by crash with police truck
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A sergeant of Auburndale PD was apparently speeding to an emergency when he crashed at high speeds into a civilian car and killed a 5-year-old passenger. The officer was sent on a call where a fist fight had ensued between a deputy and civilian elsewhere. It is unknown whether the event was deemed such an emergency that warranted the risk to the public which led to the death of Jolena Englin.
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https://news.yahoo.com/5-old-killed-auburndale-pd-163123824.html
Gunnar Lee Kratz
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/26/2023
Location : 1700 block of Floyd Blvd
City : Sioux City
County : Woodbury
State : Virginia
Agency : Sioux City Police Department
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sioux City PD chased Gunnar Lee Kratz in an allegedly stolen Dodge Charger until he crashed and died.
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Daniel Guzman
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/26/2023
Location : 215+SB 16
City : Riverside
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Riverside PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Fall from height
Event : Chased by police, fell from height and died
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An unnamed man was chased through Riverside by police by vehicle until he arrived at the 215 and southbound 16 exchange where he allegedly jumped or fell from an overpass and died as a result of the chase. It is unknown why police chased him and why he feared police so much.
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Steven Allen Lopez II
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/26/2023
Location : SW 29th+W Commerce St
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio PD
Officer(s) : Joshua Barbosa, Jonathan Delgado
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
San Antonio PD attempted to traffic-stop a vehicle. The man stopped and ran from police. Police allege he pulled a gun. They shot and killed him. No evidence to support the police claims can be found at this time and will be posted when they are released to media.
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William David Singleton
Age :21
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/26/2023
Location : S Wilmington+MLK
City : Raleigh
County : Wake
State : North Carolina
Agency : Raleigh PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Raleigh PD chased a motorcycle at high speeds until he crashed at South Wilmington and Martin Luther King Boulevard, killing the driver. Police have not said why they undertook the risky and fatal chase.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc11.com/motorcycle-chase-raleigh-motorcyclist-killed-state-troopers/14106090/
Skyler Wentworth
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/25/2023
Location : US Highway 200
City : Ocala
County : Marion
State : Florida
Agency : Citrus County SO, Marion County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after chase, spike strips, PIT, shot dead at end of chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police felt a driver may have a warrant and he did not stop on command at a traffic stop and kept driving. Police chased the vehicle, put down spike strips. The driver kept fleeing with blown tires with Citrus and Marion County deputies chasing the vehicle. Police allege the man stopped and got out of the vehicle with a rifle. Police shot and killed him.
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Pete Jacob Martinez
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/25/2023
Location : Ellison+Alameda
City : Albuquerque
County : Bernalillo
State :
Agency : Albuquerque PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police while shoplifting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Albuquerque PD chased a shoplifter in a sting that police called “Operation Sticky Fingers.” Loss prevention detectives at Kohl’s and Albuquerque PD saw a couple stealing retail items inside of Kohl’s and took up chase. Police said he “produced some sort of gun” and they shot and killed him. Police did not identify what the alleged weapon was.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abqraw.com/post/apd-shoots-and-kills-armed-holiday-shoplifter
Raul Ortiz Jr.
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/25/2023
Location : Larimer County Jail, 2405 Midpoint Drive
City : Fort Collins
County : Larimer
State : Colorado
Agency : Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Overdose
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 25, 2023, at approximately noon, 49-year-old inmate Raul Ortiz Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell during a routine status check at the Larimer County Jail. A full forensic autopsy conducted on November 27, 2023, determined the cause of death to be mixed drug toxicity involving methamphetamine and fentanyl, with the manner of death ruled as accidental. The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was activated, with the Loveland Police Department leading the investigation and Fort Collins Police Services providing public information updates.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.larimer.gov/spotlights/2023/12/11/update-inmate-jail-death-11252023
https://www.scottpalmerlaw.com/blog/raul-ortiz-jr-died-at-larimer-county-jail
Tori Quamaine Brownson
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/25/2023
Location : Jonathans Cove Dr
City : Virginia Beach
County : Princess Anne County
State : Virginia
Agency : Virginia Beach PD
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Drowned during police chase
Event : Drowned after being chased into river by police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
As initially reported, Virginia Beach PD chased a man into a body of water where he drowned and died. It is unknown why he was chased. Media later claimed a person in civilian clothing chased him. His identity has not been disclosed. When police were called if the drowning was a result of the police chase, they said they did not know. While the man’s identity is withheld by police secrecy, it is confirmed that he was being chased when he disappeared into a river at night and was found drowned the next day.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/police-investigating-possible-drowning-in-virginia-beach/
Robert Pitcher
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/25/2023
Location : 3900 block of Landsdown Pl
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metro PD
Officer(s) : Philippe Dinh, Oscar Nuno-Reynoso, Kyle Corso
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with knife” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Las Vegas Metro PD were called to the 3900 block of Landsdown Place in Las Vegas for a man who may have a knife. Police allege that they arrived and the “man refused to follow commands”, so they shot and killed him. No BWC footage so far. It is unknown whether the man had a chance to cooperate as the shooting allegedly happened very quickly upon making contact.
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Peter Robert Noriega Jr.
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/25/2023
Location : H St+2nd St
City : Los Banos
County : Merced
State : California
Agency : Los Banos PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police while trespassing
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Los Banos PD were called for a trespasser in a backyard. Police arrived and allege they saw a gun. They shot and killed Peter Robert Noriega Jr.
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Matthew Philip Moshi
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/25/2023
Location : Hill Rd+Hilliard Rome Rd
City : Prairie Township
County : Franklin
State : Florida
Agency : Franklin County SO
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Third party killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Matthew Moshi was a third-party motorist driving through the intersection of Hill Road and Hilliard Rome Road in Prairie Township when he was hit at high speed by a police chase and killed. Police had hunted a stolen Kia into his path.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://hopefundme.org/help-the-beautiful-family-of-matthew-phillip-moshi/
Raul Ortiz Jr.
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 11/25/2023
Location : Larimer County Jail, 2405 Midpoint Drive
City : Fort Collins
County : Larimer
State : Colorado
Agency : Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Overdose
Event : Died in jail from mixed drug toxicity
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On November 25, 2023, 49-year-old Raul Ortiz Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell at the Larimer County Jail in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was pronounced dead in his cell. An autopsy determined that the cause of death was a fatal overdose from mixed drug toxicity, involving methamphetamine and fentanyl. The manner of death was ruled as accidental. The exact amount of time Raul Ortiz Jr. had been incarcerated prior to his death was not disclosed, but he had been in jail for a period before the incident. The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.larimer.gov/spotlights/2023/12/11/update-inmate-jail-death-11252023
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/24/2023
Location : Georgia 77 at Bio Church Road
City : Hartwell
County : Hart
State : Georgia
Agency : Georgia State Patrol, Hart County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A high-speed police chase in Hart County, Georgia was initiated by Georgia State Patrol, Hart County Sheriff’s Officeafter a driver attempted to avoid a routine traffic safety check on Georgia Highway 77. The driver, in a white 2013 Nissan Frontier, was initially stopped by deputies at a road check but fled the scene when asked for a driver’s license. Police, including Georgia State Patrol and Hart County deputies, pursued the vehicle. The driver lost control, left the roadway, struck a tree, and the vehicle caught fire. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://921wlhr.com/route-road-safety-check-in-hart-county-results-in-death-of-motorist/
https://www.wgauradio.com/news/local/high-speed-chase-ends-with-deadly-crash-hart-co/X4FQKGYNBFFU5OATQHVSTSVN3Y/
Arnel Martez Redfern
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 11/24/2023
Location : Maple Ave
City : Parkville
County : Baltimore
State : Maryland
Agency : Baltimore PD
Officer(s) : Burns, Langley, Schanberger
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police arrived at a domestic disturbance and heard gunshots indoors when they arrived. Police shot and killed the man as he opened the door. A woman was found dead in the home.
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Christian Hatchett
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/24/2023
Location : Highway 33
City : Lauderdale
County : Lauderdale
State : Alabama
Agency : Alabama State Police
Officer(s) : Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Alabama State Police attempted to traffic-stop a 2003 Chevy Tahoe that did not stop. Police escalated a chase until the vehicle crashed and rolled over, killing the driver, Christian Hatchett. It is unclear why police hunted the man into a fatal wreck as police accused him only of not stopping for police.
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Justin Jordan
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 11/24/2023
Location : East Salem
City : Salem
County : Marion
State : Oregon
Agency : Salem PD
Officer(s) : Caleb Mott, John Parmer,Andrew Tuttle
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police for firing gun in street
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Salem PD responded to a “shots fired” call, found a man shooting at vehicles. Police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kptv.com/2023/11/24/officer-involved-shooting-salem-under-investigation-mcso/
Hien Trung Hua
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 11/24/2023
Location : Yakima County Jail
City : Yakima
County : Yakima
State : Washington
Agency : Yakima County Department of Corrections
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Hien Trung Hua, a 41-year-old Asian male, died in custody at Yakima County Jail on November 24, 2023. Hua was experiencing a mental health crisis when he became combative during a routine movement to another housing area, leading to a physical struggle with corrections officers. He was restrained and subsequently became unresponsive.
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The Yakima County Coroner, Jim Curtice, initially ruled Hua's death as an accident due to cardiac dysrhythmia but ignored a pathologist's recommendation to classify it as negligent homicide. Curtice has faced controversy for misconduct, including allegations of drug misuse involving substances taken from deceased individuals.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://mynorthwest.com/4003451/yakima-county-coroner-ignored-homicide-ruling-jail-death-faces-calls-resign/
https://www.fox41yakima.com/coroner-determines-cause-of-death-of-inmate-at-yakima-county-jail/
https://kimatv.com/news/local/inmate-who-passed-away-friday-in-yakima-corrections-facility-now-identified