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On January 28, 2025, Jessica Kleckner, arrested on Jan. 21, 2025, wasfound dead in her cell at Lincoln County Jail in North Platte, Nebraska. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

https://northplattebulletin.com/lincoln-county-jail-inmate-found-dead-in-cell/

On January 27, 2025, Matthew W. Huttle, a 42-year-old man who had been recently pardoned by President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots, was fatally shot during a confrontation with a Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy. The incident occurred during a traffic stop at State Road 14 and County Road 475 East in Jasper County, Indiana. According to officials, Huttle allegedly became combative during the stop, leading to the shooting. Details regarding the deputy’s identity and the specific circumstances of the altercation have not been disclosed. The Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.

1. https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana-state-police-isp-investigating--county-fatal-police-shooting-sheriffs-deputy-state-road-14-county-road-475-east/531-82736703-d2bc-4657-92de-20890779c8a5
2. https://www.newsbreak.com/wish-tv-2107872/3778822010093-person-fatally-shot-by-jasper-county-deputy-during-traffic-stop
3. https://abc7chicago.com/post/jasper-county-sheriffs-office-shooting-officer-shoots-kills-hobart-man-matthew-huttle-indiana-state-police-say/15840984/
4. https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/suspect-dead-after-shooting-involving-indiana-sheriffs-deputy-during-traffic-stop-officials

On January 27, 2025, a man sought in connection with a homicide in Anderson County, Kansas, was killed in a vehicle crash during a police chase in Kiowa County. The Kansas Highway Patrol initiated the pursuit after identifying the vehicle. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed, killing the driver. Authorities have not released further details about the incident.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WfYs0j7n7s

On January 27, 2025, police received a call about a shooting at Martin's Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana. Police engaged in a shootout with the man believed responsible outside the store. Two officers were injured, and police shot and killed the suspect. The Elkhart Police Department and Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.

1. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/shooting-outside-elkhart-indiana-store/
2. https://www.wthr.com/2025/01/27/man-dies-in-police-shooting-at-elkhart-grocery-store

On January 27, 2025, Albuquerque Police Department officers shot and killed a man and took several others into custody in northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico. Details surrounding the incident are not yet known. The Albuquerque Police Department is handling the investigation as an internal matter.

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/one-suspect-killed-in-police-shooting-in-northeast-albuquerque/
https://www.koat.com/article/suspect-dead-after-police-shooting-in-northeast-albuquerque/63567524

On January 27, 2025, a man at Miami County Jail in Paola, Kansas, was found unresponsive in his cell. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Miami County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, and the inmate's name has not been released.

https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/inmate-dies-in-miami-county-jail#google_vignette

On January 27, 2025, an inmate at Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater, Florida, was found unresponsive in his cell. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2025/01/27/pinellas-county-jail-inmate-dies-hospital/

On January 27, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, during a family argument over loud music, 25-year-old Maruavious Cathey allegedly shot and killed his 8-month-old son, Jamarion Cathey. Following the incident, Cathey fled the scene. Law enforcement officers later located him in Williamson County, where he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to these tragic events.

https://www.wsmv.com/2025/01/27/baby-dead-after-murfreesboro-shooting-suspect-dies-selfinflicted-gunshot-wound-williamson-county/

On January 26, 2025, 48-year-old Jeremiah Bailey engaged in a series of intentional hit-and-run incidents in Tampa, Florida, striking multiple pedestrians and resulting in one fatality. Tampa Police Department officers pursued Bailey, executing a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to stop his vehicle. During the confrontation, officers shot and killed Bailey. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

https://www.tampa.gov/news/2025-01/tampa-police-release-hit-run-homicide-suspect-information-aviation-and-body-worn?utm_
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/tampa-police-shot-killed-man-after-chase/?utm_

On January 26, 2025, police chased a vehicle for an undisclosed reason in Storm Lake, Iowa. The man locked himself inside a home, leading to a standoff with law enforcement near 3rd and Oneida Streets. During the standoff, the man engaged in a shootout with police. Police killed him. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation.

https://www.ktiv.com/2025/01/26/hours-long-standoff-storm-lake-ends-after-man-killed-when-firing-law-enforcement/

On January 26, 2025, Antonio Jackson, an inmate at East Georgia Regional Jail in Statesboro, Georgia, was found unresponsive in his cell. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died the following day. The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/inmate-found-inside-east-georgia-jail-unresponsive-he-died-day-later/EULGA5UWIJDXXA3CSZU2D2VH7M/

On January 26, 2025, Gary Police officers responded to reports of a domestic disturbance on Waverly Drive. Upon arrival, officers encountered Devin Shields, 23. During the incident, officers shot and killed Shields. The Gary Police Department is investigating the incident.

1. https://abc7chicago.com/post/gary-crime-man-23-shot-killed-police-amid-domestic-dispute-waverly-drive/15802737/

On January 26, 2025, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies escalated a chase of a vehicle on Woodlake Parkway in San Antonio, Texas, following reports of a shooting. The pursuit lasted until the vehicle crashed, killing 43-year-old Priscilla Gaiton, who was the driver. The medical examiner identified Gaiton as the deceased and determined that she died from multiple blunt force injuries, ruling her death an accident.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/01/26/mes-office-identifies-woman-killed-in-crash-after-pursuit-with-bcso-deputies/

On January 25, 2025, Juan Moreno was found dead in his cell at the Shasta County Jail in Redding, California. The cause of death has not been disclosed. The Shasta County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

https://www.redding.com/story/news/2025/01/25/inmate-juan-moreno-found-dead-in-his-cell-at-shasta-county-jail/77938119007/

On 01/25/2025, DeSoto County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on State Road 72 near Thigpen Road and Addison Avenue. The passenger, identified as 29-year-old Matthew Steven Rollie, was wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia and had failed to register as a sexual offender in DeSoto County. During the stop, Rollie allegedly drew a firearm and opened fire, striking one of the deputies multiple times. Deputies opened fire, killing Rollie.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality, 1 Officer Injured

1. https://winknews.com/2025/01/25/deputy-injured-suspect-killed-in-shooting-near-state-road-72-in-desoto-county/

On January 25, 2025, Albuquerque Police Department officers attempted to arrest Jack Zachary Chavez, 33. During the incident, police shocked him an unknown number of times with a taser and he died. The death is under investigation.

1. https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-dies-albuquerque-police-taser-045900172.html

On January 25, 2025, Atchison Police responded to a standoff involving a hostage situation. After negotiations, the hostage was released unharmed. During the confrontation, police shot and killed the individual. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident.

1. https://www.kq2.com/news/standoff-in-atchison-ends-with-hostage-freed-suspect-shot/article_7dc94298-db2f-11ef-999e-7bc21fa3597b.html

On January 25, 2025, Isaiah La’Ron Treadway, 22, was shot and killed by deputies from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office at an Academy Sports + Outdoors location in Alexandria, Louisiana. According to his mother, he was unarmed and running away from the store. A deputy from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office who was moonlighting as security at the store tried to arrest him for alleged shoplifting. It is not known why he was killed when he was reportedly unarmed, and could not have presented a serious threat to police according to his family.

1. https://www.kalb.com/2025/01/25/rpso-deputy-involved-shooting-being-investigated-academy-sports-outdoors/
2. https://involvedinitall.com/mother-identifies-isaiah-laron-treadway-in-academy-shooting/?fbclid=IwY2xjawICi-FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHewteFzA3URHFx_QKHbtASwAS0r62Z_214yEHcSLt0VEDW72O_UJjar8Rg_aem_n3gCrTNGPOobG1DvfU9Iug

On January 24, 2025, Wichita Police Department officers responded to a report of a man acting erratically in the 3800 block of South Oliver, near Spirit AeroSystems. Police shot and killed the man. He is believed to have been unarmed. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.

1. https://www.kwch.com/2025/01/24/man-critically-injured-officer-involved-shooting-near-spirit-aerosystems/

On January 24, 2025, 23-year-old TyrahShawnice Davis, a resident of Little Canada, was found unresponsive in her cell at the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River, Minnesota. Jail staff discovered her condition at approximately 6 a.m., and Davis was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding her death have not been disclosed. An investigation is ongoing.

1. https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/woman-23-dies-while-in-custody-at-sherburne-county-jail

On January 24, 2025, Fountain Valley Police officers responded to reports of a man attempting to break into vehicles, including an occupied vehicle, on Mateo Street in Fountain Valley, California. When officers arrived, the man entered a police vehicle and was armed with a gun. Officers opened fire, and the man was pronounced dead on site. The Fountain Valley Police Department is handling the case and conducting an internal investigation.

https://www.foxla.com/news/fountain-valley-officers-shoot-kill-man-who-got-officers-car-gun
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/fountain-valley-police-shoot-kill-allegedly-armed-man/

On January 24, 2025, an off-duty Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer and their spouse intervened in an assault occurring in a neighboring backyard near 6th Street and Avenue I in Boulder City, Nevada. The off-duty officer separated a man who was attacking a woman and escorted the woman to their residence. The man followed them to the front yard and ignored repeated commands to stop. The off-duty officer and their spouse opened fire, killing the man. The man was pronounced dead on site. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is handling the case and conducting an internal investigation.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality

https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/metro-police-involved-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-boulder-city-authorities-say

On January 24, 2025, law enforcement responded to reports of a man, identified as 58-year-old Joel Evan Brousseau, firing a firearm from his home on Owyhee Avenue in Nyssa, Oregon. Upon arrival, officers encountered an active shooter situation, with Brousseau firing multiple rounds at law enforcement using a high-powered semi-automatic rifle. During the ensuing standoff, which lasted approximately eight hours, hundreds of rounds were exchanged. Law enforcement evacuated nearby residents and utilized Oregon State Police SWAT personnel, armored vehicles, and a robot operator to approach the residence. Efforts to enter the home were initially hindered by Brousseau's attempts to barricade doors and windows. Eventually, SWAT used an armored vehicle with a ram to breach the barricades. Brousseau was found deceased inside the home around 11:30 p.m., with early information suggesting he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Malheur County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police are handling the case and conducting an internal investigation.

https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/malheur-county/man-barricaded-in-store-active-shooting-underway

On 01/24/2025, deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve a felony warrant on 39-year-old Ricardo Louis Augustus Sutherland in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. Sutherland reportedly opened fire on law enforcement and then fled into a wooded area near Pleasant Grove Road. Deputies pursued him, but Sutherland was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

1. https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/jefferson-county-man-shoots-at-law-enforcement-flees-fatally-shoots-himself-in-woods.html

On 01/24/2025, Bensalem Police conducted a traffic stop near Route 1 and Old Lincoln Highway. After a 45-minute standoff, the driver drove away, prompting police to escalate a chase that ended at Bristol Pike and Penn Street. A second standoff began, during which police deployed tear gas. As officers fired a second round of tear gas, the driver allegedly pointed a handgun at officers. Police opened fire, striking the driver, who was pronounced dead at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital. The passenger was also struck during the shooting but survived and was taken into custody.

1. https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/local/2025/01/24/bensalem-police-bucks-county-route-13-vehicle-stop-standoff-shooting-tear-gas-pursuit-police-involve/77941886007/

On 01/24/2025, a white male died at HCA Florida Hospital in Ocala, Florida, following a struggle while in custody with a Florida Highway Patrol officer. During the altercation, the officer opened fire, killing the man.

1. https://www.ocalagazette.com/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-man-dead/

On 01/24/2025, Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to a call at the Tesota Morningside Apartments, located at 4200 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A male individual was reportedly knocking on the wrong apartment door, searching for a woman. When officers approached, the individual retrieved a firearm and shot a sergeant in the upper thigh. Officers opened fire, killing the man.

https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/apd-officer-wounded-and-suspect-killed-in-shooting/
https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/apd-releases-more-info-on-fridays-officer-involved-shooting/

On 01/24/2025, Lancaster City Bureau of Police officers responded to reports of an armed bank robbery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A man fled the scene and was located near the intersection of South Duke Street and East Plum Street. The man was armed, and during an encounter, officers opened fire, killing him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality

1. https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/lancaster-police-reported-shooting-duke-street-plum-street/521-a7ace44b-de69-4b1a-81ee-ea796ec63009

On 01/24/2025, 27-year-old Juan Moreno was found unresponsive in his cell at the Shasta County Jail in Redding, California. Moreno was pronounced dead. The Shasta County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
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1. https://fox40.com/news/local-news/deputies-investigate-death-of-27-year-old-inmate-who-died-in-shasta-county-jail/

On January 23, 2025, Greenville County deputies shot and killed an unidentified person. The Sheriff's Office has not disclosed details about the circumstances of the shooting. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the incident.

1. https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/01/23/deputies-scene-officer-involved-shooting-greenville-county/

On January 20, 2025, in Greenville, North Carolina, 27-year-old Nolan Pritchard Ward was shot and killed by Officer Brandon Gilbert of the Greenville Police Department. Officer Gilbert, a two-year veteran of the department, was involved in the incident that led to Ward's death. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is leading the inquiry to determine the events that transpired during the encounter.

1. https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/01/23/deputies-scene-officer-involved-shooting-greenville-county/

On 01/23/2025, 49-year-old Matthew Luke was shot and killed by officers from the Eau Claire Police Department in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain undisclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.

1. https://www.weau.com/2025/01/23/update-officer-involved-death-investigation-chippewa-county/
2. https://www.yahoo.com/news/names-released-officer-involved-shooting-154249048.html

On 01/23/2025, Alaska State Troopers responded to reports of a man yelling and discharging a firearm near Crooked Creek Road in Kasilof, Alaska. The man, identified as 32-year-old Mason Toloff, threatened to shoot the troopers. The Alaska State Troopers Southern SWAT Team was activated and initiated negotiation efforts. Toloff pointed a shotgun at the officers. Multiple SWAT officers opened fire, killing him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality, 1 Officer Injured

1. https://dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov/Home/DisplayIncident?incidentNumber=AK25007158

On January 22, 2025, San Antonio Police Department officers responded to a "suicide in progress" call at an apartment complex. Upon their arrival, Brandon Scott Poulos, 46, fired at officers and then locked himself inside the apartment. SWAT arrived and escalated a standoff. Poulos was later found deceased. It remains unclear whether his death was self-inflicted or resulted from police gunfire. Seven officers were all allegedly injured, four by gunshot and three by undisclosed causes during the event. The incident remains under investigation.

1. https://abcnews.go.com/US/4-cops-shot-after-responding-call-apartment/story?id=118011438

Christopher McLaughlin was found dead in jail. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cJQNM9oQ-c

On January 22, 2025, St. Clair Township Police officers responded to a report of a possibly suicidal man near a dentist's office. Upon attempting to engage with the individual, identified as 30-year-old Joseph Como, he opened fire on the officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During the shootout, 4-year-old Rosalie Martin, who was inside the dentist's office, was struck by a stray bullet and later died from her injuries. A police officer, Detective Dakota Wetzel, was also critically injured in the incident. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation to determine the source of the fatal shot.

1. https://www.wfmj.com/story/52228366/officer-suspect-child-shot-near-huntington-bank-in-st-clair-township
2. https://www.yahoo.com/news/ohio-4-old-killed-dentist-155809527.html

David McKinney, 48, was wanted for a double homicide that occurred in Tucson on January 19, 2025. On January 22, 2025, law enforcement agencies, including the Yuma Police Department, Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service, and U.S. Border Patrol, attempted to serve a warrant at a residence on the 10200 block of East 37th Street in Yuma, Arizona. McKinney initially appeared near the door but retreated inside, refusing commands to surrender. He later exited the residence armed with a rifle and fired multiple rounds at officers. Law enforcement opened fire, killing McKinney. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0AVou9eKqKcqVq7ni5AMUubedj7ACssGhDocnwDJz3jkfnEWmkSrVGoeCdWLvfZLFl&id=100064862253638https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/24/ycso-us-marshals-shoot-kill-tucson-double-homicide-suspect-yuma/

On January 22, 2025, St. Clair Township Police officers responded to a report of a possibly suicidal man near a dentist's office. Upon attempting to engage with the individual, identified as 30-year-old Joseph Como, he opened fire on the officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During the shootout, 4-year-old Rosalie Martin, who was inside the dentist's office, was struck by a stray bullet and later died from her injuries. A police officer, Detective Dakota Wetzel, was also critically injured in the incident. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation to determine the source of the fatal shot.

1. https://www.wfmj.com/story/52228366/officer-suspect-child-shot-near-huntington-bank-in-st-clair-township
2. https://www.yahoo.com/news/ohio-4-old-killed-dentist-155809527.html

On 01/22/2025, Gallup Police officers responded to an armed disturbance near Zecca Drive and Mark Avenue in Gallup, New Mexico. Frankie Davis, 34, was reported to be armed with a shotgun and pointing it at himself. Police arrived and encountered Davis, who allegedly pointed the weapon in their direction. Officers opened fire, and Davis died from gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been disclosed.

1. https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-police-shooting-investigation-gallup/63516993
2. https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/nmsp-investigates-police-shooting-in-gallup/
3. https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/nmsp-investigating-police-shooting-in-gallup/

On 01/22/2025, Salem Police officers Chad Galusha and John Diaz were pursuing 42-year-old Shawn L. Baker, a wanted suspect, on foot. Baker fled into the Laurel Gate Court Apartments at 3355 River Road North in Salem, Oregon. He was armed with a handgun. The officers confronted Baker, and shots were fired, striking him. Baker died at the scene. The specific reasons for the pursuit and the details of the confrontation have not been disclosed.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality

1. https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/01/23/osp-identifies-man-shot-killed-by-salem-police-at-apartments-near-keizer-border/