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Name Not Disclosed

Age :49

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Multnomah County Jail

City : Portland

County : Multnomah

State : Oregon

Agency : Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, a 49-year-old woman died in custody at the Multnomah County Jail in Portland, Oregon. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found unresponsive in her cell. The cause of death has not yet been determined. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is reviewing the incident, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave as per department policy. The woman's family has been notified, and further details are awaited.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/05/49-year-old-woman-dies-in-multnomah-county-custody.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Milwaukee's North Side

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed during police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, two individuals were killed in a crash following a police chase on Milwaukee's North Side. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle, which did not stop. Police continue to chase, resulting in a crash causing the deaths of two people in the vehicle. The identities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing. The officers involved in the chase have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbs58.com/news/mpd-2-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-on-milwaukee-s-north-side

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Milwaukee's North Side

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, two individuals were killed in a crash following a police chase on Milwaukee's North Side. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle, which fled from the scene. The chase ended in a crash, resulting in the deaths of two people in the vehicle. The identities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing. The officers involved in the chase have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. Two fatalities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbs58.com/news/mpd-2-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-on-milwaukee-s-north-side

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Milwaukee's North Side

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, two individuals were killed in a crash following a police chase on Milwaukee's North Side. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle, which fled from the scene. The chase ended in a crash, resulting in the deaths of two people in the vehicle. The identities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing. The officers involved in the chase have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. Two fatalities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbs58.com/news/mpd-2-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-on-milwaukee-s-north-side

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Montgomery County Jail

City : Dayton

County : Montgomery

State : Ohio

Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, an individual was found dead in custody at the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio. The identity of the individual has not been disclosed, and the cause of death is under investigation. Jail staff have been placed on leave while an internal review is conducted into the circumstances surrounding the death. The incident is currently under investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and further details are awaited.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.daytondailynews.com/crime/jail-staff-on-leave-after-early-investigation-into-mans-death-in-montgomery-county-jail-custody/ENL3VOOJGNF57CI27DEJU67FCA/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Near Kansas City International Airport

City : Riverside

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Riverside Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, Riverside police officers fatally shot an individual near Kansas City International Airport after a shooting incident at the Argosy Casino. Police were initially responding to a domestic violence dispute between a woman and two men, possibly a husband and ex-husband, that led to a shooting in the casino parking lot. The suspect fled the scene in a rented U-Haul truck, leading to a pursuit. After a short chase, police shot and killed the suspect, closing part of northbound I-29 near I-435. A man who was shot multiple times at the casino was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Kansas City Police Department is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article305470706.html

Curtis Russell

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : East 790 Road and 3500 Road

City : Cushing

County : Lincoln

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Cushing Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/10/2025, around 1:30 a.m., Cushing police attempted a traffic stop when they noticed a firearm in the vehicle driven by Curtis Russell. Russell refused to provide identification and continued driving. Officers pursued him through Cushing and into Lincoln County. A deputy later located Russell at a rural property at East 790 Road and 3500 Road. Russell exited the vehicle, ordered the deputy to leave, and fired at him. The deputy retreated and called for backup. Russell continued shooting when Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other officers arrived. Troopers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-cushing-police-troopers-shoot-kill-chase-suspect/64726185
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-law-enforcement-speak-deadly-cushing-chase/64729820
https://www.koco.com/article/video-released-deadly-oklahoma-chase/64729300

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Adams County Detention Facility

City : Brighton

County : Adams

State : Colorado

Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/10/2025, an inmate at the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton, Colorado, was found unresponsive in his cell by deputies. The man had been booked into the facility the previous evening. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead. The Adams County Sheriff's Office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the deceased inmate has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/adams-county-jail-inmate-death-investigation/73-36b599bb-7592-4bcf-8953-79fef560a0fb

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility

City : Hernando

County : DeSoto

State : Mississippi

Agency : DeSoto County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/10/2025, a female inmate at the DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility in Hernando, Mississippi, experienced a critical medical emergency. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been notified and is conducting an investigation into the incident. The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office stated they are fully cooperating with the investigation. The identity of the deceased inmate has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wreg.com/news/local/female-inmate-dies-at-desoto-county-hospital-after-critical-emergency/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Adams County Detention Facility

City : Brighton

County : Adams

State : Colorado

Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/10/2025, an inmate at the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton, Colorado, was found unresponsive in his cell by deputies. The man had been booked into the facility the previous evening. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead. The Adams County Sheriff's Office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the deceased inmate has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/adams-county-jail-inmate-death-investigation/73-36b599bb-7592-4bcf-8953-79fef560a0fb

Brian Montana

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : South San Francisco

City : South San Francisco

County : San Mateo

State : California

Agency : South San Francisco Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during police standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Brian Montana, a 60-year-old musician and founding guitarist of the metal band "Possessed," died on May 10, 2025, following a police standoff in South San Francisco, California. Police were responding to a situation when Montana, armed with a firearm, engaged in a confrontation with officers. The standoff ended with officers opening fire, fatally wounding Montana. Montana had a storied career in the metal music scene and was recognized as one of the pioneering figures in death metal. The incident is under investigation, with officers placed on administrative leave per standard department procedure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/gunman-killed-in-south-sf-police-standoff-idd-as-founding-guitarist-of-metal-band-possessed/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-possessed-guitarist-brian-montana-184314814.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Tierwester Street, Houston

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in police shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, police shot and killed a man on Tierwester Street in Houston, Texas, resulting in the death of an individual. Houston police officers responded to a disturbance call and encountered an armed individual police engaged him in a confrontation, resulting in the officers opening fire. The individual was later confirmed deceased at the scene. The identity of the man has not been disclosed, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/houston-police-shooting-tierwester/285-d9e2e40f-5709-48b8-9e2a-c7a65690dbd8

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/10/2025

Location : Highway 288

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 10, 2025, Houston police shot and killed an individual during a pursuit on Highway 288. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a stolen SUV. The driver of the vehicle fled, leading officers on a chase. After the vehicle crashed, officers opened fire on the individual. The individual was confirmed deceased at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/post/suspect-shot-police-officer-chase-stolen-suv-ends-crash-highway-288-hpd-says/16293502/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Ty Street and College Drive

City : Kingman

County : Mohave

State : Arizona

Agency : Mohave County Sheriff's Office, Bullhead City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2025, at approximately 1:57 p.m., deputies from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a man pouring gasoline inside a residence near Ty Street and College Drive in Kingman, Arizona. The man was reportedly armed and refused to exit the house.
A SWAT team, including members from the Bullhead City Police Department, was deployed to the scene. Despite repeated commands to surrender, the suspect did not comply. When he eventually exited the residence, he pointed a weapon at the SWAT officers, prompting them to open fire.
The suspect was struck by gunfire, detained, and transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The Lake Havasu City Police Department is conducting an investigation. The officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/05/10/suspect-dies-after-being-shot-during-swat-standoff-kingman/

Willie T. Wills

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Alabama Highway 5 near mile marker 84

City : Brent

County : Bibb

State : Alabama

Agency : Brent Police Department, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m., 44-year-old Willie T. Wills of Moundville was involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash on Alabama Highway 5 near mile marker 84, about two miles south of Brent. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Wills was attempting to elude an officer with the Brent Police Department when the 2024 Dodge Hornet he was driving collided with an SUV. Wills was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV sustained injuries and was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa for treatment. Two juvenile passengers in the SUV were also injured and taken to local hospitals. The severity of their injuries has not been disclosed. The crash remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc3340.com/news/local/moundville-man-dies-in-bibb-county-crash-after-police-pursuit-3-others-injured

Name Not Disclosed

Age :37

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility

City : Hernando

County : DeSoto

State : Mississippi

Agency : DeSoto County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2025, a 37-year-old female detainee at the DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility in Hernando, Mississippi, suffered a critical medical emergency while in a medical holding cell. She was later pronounced deceased. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been notified and is conducting an investigation into the incident. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/05/09/detainee-dies-hospital-after-medical-emergency-desoto-co-jail/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Adams County Detention Facility

City : Brighton

County : Adams

State : Colorado

Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2025, a male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton, Colorado. Despite life-saving efforts by jail staff and emergency responders, the inmate was pronounced dead at the scene. The Adams County Sheriff's Office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denverpost.com/2025/05/09/male-inmate-dies-in-adams-county-jail/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Bibb County Law Enforcement Center

City : Macon

County : Bibb

State : Georgia

Agency : Bibb County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Overdose

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/09/2025, three male inmates were found unresponsive in their cells at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center in Macon, Georgia, during a routine block check. All three inmates were transported to a local hospital. One inmate was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the other two were treated and are expected to recover. The incident is being investigated as a suspected overdose.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/macon/3-bibb-county-jail-inmates-hopspital-suffering-suspected-overdose-bso-says/93-3000b51d-db1b-4817-a354-42678ce0885c13WMAZ

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Residential home

City : St. Louis

County : St. Louis

State : Missouri

Agency : St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 9, 2025, St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers responded to a residence in St. Louis, Missouri, during a homicide investigation. Upon arrival, they encountered a barricaded suspect who opened fire on the officers. The officers returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect. The incident resulted in four fatalities, including the suspect.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/person-barricaded-st-louis-home-shooting-involving-officer-police-say/63-0fc743ea-97d9-42bd-b1fc-919b17745c1e

Willie T. Wills

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Alabama Highway 5 near mile marker 84

City : Brent

County : Bibb

State : Alabama

Agency : Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

Officer(s) : Brent Police Department

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On the night of May 9, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., 44-year-old Willie T. Wills of Moundville was fatally injured during a police pursuit in Bibb County, Alabama. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Wills was attempting to elude an officer from the Brent Police Department when his 2024 Dodge Hornet collided with an SUV on Alabama Highway 5 near mile marker 84, about two miles south of Brent. Wills was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. The SUV's driver sustained injuries and was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Two juvenile passengers in the SUV were also injured and taken to local hospitals for treatment. The incident remains under investigation by ALEA.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-law-enforcement-agency-moundville-man-dies-in-bibb-county-crash-after-police-pursuit-3-others-injured-44-year-old-willie-t-wills-dch-regional-medical-cente

Name Not Disclosed

Age :61

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : 5100 block of Wells Avenue

City : St. Louis

County : St. Louis City

State : Missouri

Agency : St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : One SLMPD officer, one ATF agent

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 9, 2025, around 4:00 a.m., St. Louis police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found a man shot dead on a porch on Wells Avenue. While police awaited a warrant, a 61-year-old man exited the home, briefly spoke to officers, then returned inside. He emerged minutes later with a rifle and opened fire. A SLMPD officer and an ATF agent returned fire. The man retreated, and SWAT later found him dead near the doorway. Inside the house, two more victims were found dead—one in the living room, one in the basement. Five guns were recovered, three near the shooter.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://slmpd.org/triple-homicide-suspect-killed-in-shooting-involving-law-enforcement/
https://www.kfvs12.com/2025/05/09/police-officer-involved-shooting-swat-aiding-with-barricaded-suspect/

James Richard Brown Jr.

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/09/2025

Location : Saw Mill Run Boulevard & Warrington Avenue

City : Pittsburgh

County : Allegheny

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pittsburgh Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Died during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 9, 2025, at approximately 2:46 a.m., Pittsburgh police responded to reports of a man acting erratically and walking in and out of traffic near Saw Mill Run Boulevard and Bausman Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered 29-year-old James Richard Brown Jr., who attempted to enter a police vehicle and refused commands. Officers took him to the ground and placed him in custody, observing injuries to his head and road rash. Emergency Medical Services were called to treat him. While being attended to by paramedics, Brown went into cardiac arrest and was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Prior to the police encounter, Brown had exited his vehicle, leaving it running, and walked away, leading the vehicle to drift into a building. Witnesses reported that he attempted to enter a pickup truck, which drove away, dragging him toward Warrington Avenue. The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-police-custody-death-dragged-truck/64726893
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-police-suspect-in-custody-death-investigation/
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2025/05/09/pittsburgh-police-man-dies-in-custody/stories/202505090056

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : Washington State Patrol Scale House

City : Ridgefield

County : Clark

State : Washington

Agency : Clark County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Stabbing

Event : Stabbed to death by police during DUI processing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 8, 2025, a Clark County Sheriff's deputy fatally stabbed a male suspect during a DUI investigation at the Washington State Patrol Scale House in Ridgefield, Washington. The incident began around 11 p.m. when deputies responded to a crash near Northeast 14th Court and Minnehaha Street in Vancouver, where a vehicle had collided with two parked cars. Believing the driver to be impaired, deputies arrested him and transported him to the Ridgefield facility for a breath-alcohol test. While in the breath-testing room, the suspect reportedly attempted to seize the deputy's firearm, leading to a physical altercation. The deputy stabbed the suspect multiple times. Despite deputies' attempts to administer first aid, the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:39 a.m. The deputy was uninjured and has been placed on critical incident leave, per standard protocol. The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is leading the investigation, and body-worn and in-car camera footage will be reviewed and released at a later time. Police have not explained how the officer came into possession of a knife which is not a standard police weapon.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/08/clark-county-washington-deputy-stabs-kills-person-altercation/
https://www.kptv.com/2025/05/08/deputy-stabs-kills-man-during-fight-clark-county/
https://www.columbian.com/news/2025/may/08/clark-county-sheriffs-deputy-fatally-stabs-a-dui-suspect-at-wsp-scale-house-in-ridgefield/
https://www.officer.com/tactical/swat/knives-tools/video/55289015/dui-suspect-fatally-stabbed-while-going-for-ore-deputys-gun-in-weigh-station-scuffle

Ashton La’Van

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : 13800 block of Crosshaven Drive

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Jacinto City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by off-duty police officer during altercation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 8, 2025, around 4:30 a.m., a confrontation between two groups escalated into gunfire in the 13800 block of Crosshaven Drive in Houston's Cloverleaf neighborhood. Two teenagers, including 17-year-old Ashton La’Van, reportedly jumped into the backyard of an off-duty Jacinto City Police Department officer. The officer, upon hearing the gunfire, discharged his weapon, striking both teens. Ashton La’Van was transported to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead. The second teen, a 16-year-old, was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle; his condition remains unknown. It is currently unclear whether the injuries sustained by the teens were from the initial altercation or from the officer's gunfire. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/off-duty-officer-houston-20316793.php
https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/shooting-crosshaven-cloverleaf-harris-county-texas/285-ac2bf81f-6fa6-4d54-a422-bcaa67b860c4
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/05/08/off-duty-officer-shoots-2-men-in-his-east-harris-county-backyard-killing-one-of-them/ 

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : Dearborn Avenue and Gostlin Street

City : Hammond

County : Lake

State : Indiana

Agency : Chicago Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 8, 2025, Chicago Police Department officers attempted to apprehend a man wanted for aggravated battery in the 13400 block of South Baltimore Avenue on the Far South Side of Chicago. The man entered a vehicle and drove away. Officers pursued him across state lines into Hammond, Indiana. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed near Dearborn Avenue and Gostlin Street. As officers approached, the man allegedly fired at them. Officers opened fire and killed him. A firearm was recovered at the scene. COPA is investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-police-shooting-hammond-indiana-leaves-man-dead-car-crash-dearborn-avenue-gostlin-street-cpd/16365642
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-police-involved-shooting-hammond-indiana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l6AvfQM9Kw

Philip Aiken Brown

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : Red Mill Road near I-85

City : Durham

County : Durham

State : North Carolina

Agency : North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Trooper Nolan J. Neal

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On the morning of May 8, 2025, Trooper Nolan J. Neal of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 85 southbound near mile marker 185 for a pickup truck lacking a registration plate. The driver, later identified as 53-year-old Philip Aiken Brown of Creedmoor, provided false information during the stop. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Brown had multiple active warrants for his arrest. As Trooper Neal attempted to take Brown into custody, Brown fled the scene. The trooper escalated a chase reaching up to 85 mph. The chase concluded when Brown exited onto Red Mill Road, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into an embankment. Following the crash, Trooper Neal commanded Brown to show his hands. Brown failed to comply and eventually displayed a dark object in his hand, prompting Trooper Neal to discharge his firearm, striking Brown. Emergency medical services were called, and life-saving measures were administered; however, Brown succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is also conducting an independent review of the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.witn.com/2025/05/08/man-killed-after-officer-involved-shooting-durham-county-traffic-stop/
https://abc11.com/post/troopers-chase-nc-highway-patrol-leads-crash-shutdowns-ramp-85-durham/16357923/

Nicholas Littleton

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : WV Route 20 near Wallace

City : Wallace

County : Harrison

State : West Virginia

Agency : Wetzel County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Nicholas Littleton, 37, was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when Wetzel County deputies attempted a traffic stop. Littleton refused to stop and deputies escalated a high-speed pursuit on WV Route 20, reaching over 110 mph. Near Wallace, Littleton lost control and struck a guardrail. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The reason for the attempted stop was not disclosed. Michaela Collins, 29, was riding as a passenger and also died in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wajr.com/2025/05/09/police-pursuit-of-motorcycle-ends-with-two-people-killed-near-harrison-county-line/
https://www.wdtv.com/2025/05/09/two-people-killed-motorcycle-pursuit-near-harrison-county-line/

Michaela Collins

Age :29

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : WV Route 20 near Wallace

City : Wallace

County : Harrison

State : West Virginia

Agency : Wetzel County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Michaela Collins, 29, was a passenger on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by Nicholas Littleton during a police pursuit by Wetzel County deputies. The pursuit reached speeds of over 110 mph on WV Route 20. Near Wallace, Littleton lost control and struck a guardrail. Both he and Collins died at the scene. The nature of the original traffic stop was not made public.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wajr.com/2025/05/09/police-pursuit-of-motorcycle-ends-with-two-people-killed-near-harrison-county-line/
https://www.wdtv.com/2025/05/09/two-people-killed-motorcycle-pursuit-near-harrison-county-line/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : 200 block of Carriage Lane

City : Burnsville

County : Dakota

State : Minnesota

Agency : Burnsville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 8, 2025, around 6:00 p.m., Burnsville Police responded to a mental health crisis at a residence on Carriage Lane. The situation escalated into a standoff. Southcross Drive was closed between Carriage Lane and Portland Avenue during the response. After several hours, police entered the residence and found a man dead from a gunshot wound. The scene was declared secure and the investigation remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-police-active-situation/
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-police-active-situation-carriage-lane
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/burnsville-police-at-active-situation-telling-people-to-avoid-the-area/
https://www.limitless-news.com/local/burnsvillestandoffmay

Valerie Ann Cadwallader

Age :48

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : 11000 block of Butte Creek Island Road

City : Butte Creek Canyon

County : Butte

State : California

Agency : Butte County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after confronting police with a rifle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/08/2025, at approximately 2:39 p.m., deputies from the Butte County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a woman threatening someone at a property on Butte Creek Island Road near Honey Run Road in Butte Creek Canyon. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 48-year-old Valerie Ann Cadwallader of Chico, who had a rifle. According to the sheriff's office, Cadwallader pointed the rifle at the deputies and told them to shoot her. A deputy fired one round from his service rifle, striking Cadwallader. Deputies provided immediate medical aid, and she was transported to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The incident is under investigation by the Butte County Officer Involved Shooting Protocol Team, which includes the Butte County District Attorney’s Office, with assistance from the California Department of Justice.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/neighbors-share-details-of-officer-involved-shooting-in-butte-creek-canyon/article_bc77c949-e93d-4d3b-adf4-0c7f9aa76385.html
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-butte-county-leaves-woman-dead
https://www.kcra.com/article/butte-county-officer-involved-shooting-butte-creek-canyon/64721444
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/woman-dead-after-a-shooting-involving-the-butte-county-sheriffs-office/103-893db8ef-88a9-4031-8cfe-e4adee68079c

Duane Clayton Day

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : Sombrero Boulevard

City : Marathon

County : Monroe

State : Florida

Agency : Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, Monroe County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a man throwing objects from the roof of an apartment complex on Sombrero Boulevard in Marathon, Florida. Upon arrival, 53-year-old Duane Clayton Day, opened fire with an AR-15 rifle, targeting three unoccupied patrol vehicles. A perimeter was established, and support was provided by SWAT teams and additional agencies. A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office helicopter later observed Day motionless on the rooftop. SWAT officers confirmed that he had died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No deputies or civilians were injured during the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/man-kills-self-after-shooting-at-3-deputies-vehicles-in-florida-keys-sheriffs-office-says/
https://www.wptv.com/news/state/man-armed-with-ar-15-shoots-up-monroe-county-sheriffs-office-vehicles-in-florida-keys
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-with-ar-15-fires-at-monroe-county-sheriffs-office-vehicles-in-marathon-authorities/3610875/CBS NewsWPTV News Channel 5 West PalmNBC 6 South Florida+1NBC 6 South Florida+1

Lierme Reyes

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : Farm-to-Market Road 1055

City : Castro County

County : Castro

State : Texas

Agency : Castro County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during trespassing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/08/2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., a Castro County Sheriff's Office deputy responded to a report of a person trespassing on a residential property located on Farm-to-Market Road 1055. Upon locating the suspect, identified as 34-year-old Lierme Reyes, an exchange of gunfire occurred between Reyes and the deputy. Both individuals sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Reyes died from his injuries at the hospital. The deputy's injuries were non-life-threatening, and he is currently recovering. The deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, which is being conducted by the Texas Rangers.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newschannel10.com/2025/05/08/texas-rangers-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-castro-county/
https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/texas-rangers-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-castro-county

Santrina Lester

Age :28

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 05/07/2025

Location : 2060 N.E. Second Street

City : Deerfield Beach

County : Broward

State : Florida

Agency : Broward Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 9:23 p.m., Broward Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a 911 call reporting an armed woman pointing a gun at someone near 2060 N.E. Second Street in Deerfield Beach. Deputies located 28-year-old Santrina Lester inside a vehicle. Despite verbal commands to disarm, Lester produced a firearm. Multiple deputies opened fire, striking Lester. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported her to Broward Health North, where she was pronounced dead. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting, and the involved deputies have been placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/bso-identifies-28-year-old-woman-fatally-shot-by-deputies-in-deerfield-beach/3610430/
https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/woman-killed-in-deputy-involved-shooting-in-deerfield-beach-identified/
https://bocapost.com/news/florida/broward-county/fdle-investigates-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting-in-deerfield-beach/
https://www.sheriff.org/PIO/BSONews/Pages/FDLE-INVESTIGATES-FATAL-DEPUTY-INVOLVED-SHOOTING-IN-DEERFIELD-BEACH.aspx 

Vanessa Eugene

Age :19

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/07/2025

Location : 3900 block of Titelist Court

City : Orlando

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orange County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during knife attack

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Orange County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a battery and strangulation at an apartment in the 3900 block of Titelist Court in Orlando. Upon arrival, deputies heard screaming from inside the residence and forced entry through the front door. As they moved through the apartment, a 19-year-old woman, identified as Vanessa Eugene, emerged from a back room and moved toward the deputies with a knife. Two deputies opened fire, striking Eugene. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/05/08/orange-county-deputies-shoot-kill-woman-who-attacked-them-with-knife-officials-say/
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/woman-armed-with-knife-shot-death-by-deputies-orange-county-sheriffs-office-says/ZH4OQ6JRXNB6RC72YYBFV7XIE4/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/woman-shot-killed-after-attacking-deputies-knife-orange-county-apartments-officials
https://www.wesh.com/article/orange-county-deputies-shoot-kill-armed-woman/64711358

Isaiah Thomas

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/07/2025

Location : Louisiana Highway 308 near Olivia Drive

City : Thibodaux

County : Lafourche

State : Louisiana

Agency : Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2025, around 9:00 p.m., a deputy from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a 2014 Kia Optima driven by 36-year-old Isaiah Thomas of Thibodaux, who was wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation. Thomas drove northbound on Louisiana Highway 308 at a high rate of speed. Police escalated a pursuit. The deputy allegedly called off the chase; however, Thomas attempted to pass a northbound 2024 Nissan Frontier in a marked no-passing zone and collided head-on with a southbound 2021 Honda Accord. The Kia then sideswiped the Nissan and a southbound 2023 Ford F-150. Thomas, who was unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries and died at the crash site. All other drivers involved were properly restrained and sustained either minor injuries or were uninjured. Standard blood toxicology samples were collected from Thomas for analysis. All other drivers involved voluntarily submitted breath or blood toxicology samples for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wdsu.com/article/louisiana-thibodaux-high-speed-chase-crash/64716920
https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/unrestrained-driver-killed-in-lafourche-parish-four-vehicle-crash/
https://www.wafb.com/2025/05/08/i-team-suspect-fleeing-police-dies-crash-with-st-james-parish-school-superintendent-sources-say/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-dies-lafourche-parish-four-185354555.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/07/2025

Location : 3500 block of Savannah Grove Road

City : Effingham

County : Florence

State : South Carolina

Agency : Florence County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2025, Florence County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence on the 3500 block of Savannah Grove Road in Effingham following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they encountered a barricade situation involving a man holding two individuals hostage. After several hours of negotiations, the suspect released the hostages, who were unharmed. When deputies attempted to enter the home to apprehend the suspect, he took his own life. The identities of the man and hostages have not been disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/05/07/2-people-being-held-hostage-florence-county-officials-say/
https://wpde.com/news/local/hostage-police-florence-county-savannah-grove-road-sheriff-name-suspect-arrest-charge-officers-investigation
https://www.wfxb.com/2025/05/08/florence-county-barricade-situation-results-in-death/

Brandon Roe

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/07/2025

Location : 4000 block of Copper Avenue

City : Farmington

County : San Juan

State : New Mexico

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2025, U.S. Marshals, assisted by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, attempted to apprehend Brandon Roe, who was wanted on multiple warrants. During the operation on the 4000 block of Copper Avenue in Farmington, Roe was in the passenger seat of a vehicle driven by Breanna Wilkerson. Witnesses reported that as law enforcement approached, Roe attempted to climb into the driver's seat, and the vehicle moved toward the officers. U.S. Marshals discharged their firearms, resulting in the deaths of both Roe and Wilkerson at the scene. No law enforcement officers were injured. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/two-people-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-with-u-s-marshals-in-san-juan-co/
https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-shooting-at-police-farmington/64707472

Breanna Wilkerson

Age :25

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/07/2025

Location : 4000 block of Copper Avenue

City : Farmington

County : San Juan

State : New Mexico

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., U.S. Marshals, assisted by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, attempted to apprehend Brandon Roe, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants. Roe was observed as a passenger in a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Breanna Wilkerson. According to official reports, as law enforcement approached the vehicle on the 4000 block of Copper Avenue in Farmington, the vehicle moved toward the officers while Roe attempted to climb into the driver's seat. U.S. Marshals discharged their firearms, resulting in the deaths of both Roe and Wilkerson at the scene. Witnesses at the scene disputed the official account, stating that the vehicle was stationary and that the occupants were attempting to leave peacefully. Wilkerson had no significant criminal history, aside from minor traffic violations. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/two-people-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-with-u-s-marshals-in-san-juan-co/
https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-shooting-at-police-farmington/64707472
https://www.the-journal.com/articles/questions-raised-in-may-7-police-involved-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/07/2025

Location : Viking Way at Nordic Cove Lane

City : Poulsbo

County : Kitsap

State : Washington

Agency : Poulsbo Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., a Poulsbo Police Department officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop near Viking Way and Nordic Cove Lane. The driver failed to yield. Police escalated a chase. After the vehicle came to a stop, officers approached the driver, who allegedly had a large knife. The individual refused to comply with commands and continued to pose a lethal threat. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and employed non-lethal options, which were unsuccessful. Subsequently, officers discharged their firearms, resulting in the individual's death. No officers or deputies were injured during the incident. The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is conducting an investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-poulsbo-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-with-knife/FJJMAM4X6FAENGKB4P4ZZJQGEE/
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/suspect-shot-killed-police-poulsbo
https://komonews.com/news/local/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-poulsbo-kitsap-county-deadly-use-of-force-incident-on-viking-way-wa-department-of-independent-investigation

Charles McGonegal II

Age :69

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/07/2025

Location : In-N-Out parking lot, Manteca

City : Manteca

County : San Joaquin

State : California

Agency : Manteca Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed after ramming police vehicles

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2025, Charles McGonegal II was involved in a violent incident at an In-N-Out parking lot in Manteca, California. Police say McGonegal rammed multiple cars in the drive-thru line, including a police cruiser, after his food was rejected. Responding officers attempted to get McGonegal to cooperate, but he refused. He then backed his van into three police vehicles, prompting officers to open fire. McGonegal was transported to the hospital, where he later died. The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner confirmed his death on May 8, 2025. McGonegal had a criminal history spanning multiple states dating back to 1972. The five officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave per department policy. No officers were injured during the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/manteca-in-n-out-police-shooting/
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Manteca-In-N-Out-police-shooting-incident-death-17051973.php
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/08/manteca-police-shooting-suspect-dead/