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John Withers

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/06/2022

Location : Bear Canyon Arroyo/Osuna/Wyoming area

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during stolen vehicle investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

While investigating a stolen vehicle, police located it, and the driver, John Withers, fled on foot. Police allege, that he fired a shot at them, and they shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-in-spain-and-eubank-area/

Ezekiel Anthony Troyon

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/06/2022

Location : X-Way Road

City : Laurinburg

County : Scotland

State : North Carolina

Agency : Laurenburg Police Department

Officer(s) : Not dis

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Laurinburg PD side vehicle behind the local business and approach the driver in an unknown way. He drove away. Police escalated a chase until he lost control and crashed and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2022/04/06/man-dies-scotland-county-crash-after-leading-police-pursuit/

Jesse Henri Werling

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/05/2022

Location : 2900 block of W Owasso Blvd

City : Roseville

County : Ramsey

State : New Mexico

Agency : Roseville PD

Officer(s) : Ryan Duxbury, Boua Chang, Bryan Anderson

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “Shots fired” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police in Roseville, Minnesota, were sent to a “shots fired” call. They encountered a man who fled and engage in a shootout with police. An officer was shot in the face. Police shot and killed Jesse Werling.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/officer-injured-after-being-shot-at-owasso-boulevard-roseville/89-d6eb430e-38c8-4e74-83b6-d512fa2d3f24

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/bca-identifies-roseville-shooter-killed-by-police-officer-he-shot-in-face

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/bca-names-roseville-officers-involved-in-exchange-of-gunfire-that-killed-suspect/

https://knsiradio.com/2022/04/08/251580/

https://www.willmarradio.com/news/police-officer-recovering-from-wounds-after-roseville-shoot-out/article_ed9dea20-b804-11ec-9c5b-531900aa5111.html

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/04/08/roseville-officer-said-to-be-improving

Alicia Whisler

Age :32

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 04/05/2022

Location : 2700 block of Main Street

City : Caernarvon Township

County : Charles

State : Maryland

Agency : Maryland State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Minnesota State Police chased a ehicle until it crashed into the car driven by 32-year-old Alicia Whisler, in the 2700 block of Main Street (Route 23) at 9:08 a.m., killing her. A 5-year-old girl was with her in her vehicle. She had been a local teacher.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/maryland-man-charged-with-murder-in-april-crash-that-killed-conestoga-christian-school-teacher-police/article_ccbb2f9c-d934-11ec-88d1-93b62286e943.html

Ronnie Dewayne Cesaer Jr.

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/05/2022

Location : 811 Buffalo Park Dr

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston PD

Officer(s) : D. Alagna, M. Medina

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after stabbing

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Two Houston PD officers were sent on a call where someone had been stabbed. They arrived and found that a car had been smashed into the lobby of an apartment building, and an injured person was down. Police saw Ronnie Caesar Junior walking away. When they engaged him, they claim that he turned around and walked toward them with a knife. Officers shot and killed him. As he was dying, police again tased him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/04/05/stabbing-suspect-shot-by-police-in-front-of-apartment-complex-in-montrose-hpd-says/

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/04/08/charges-filed-against-suspect-accused-of-running-over-construction-worker-stabbing-montrose-apartment-manager/

https://12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.houstonchronicle.com%2Fnews%2Fhouston-texas%2Fhouston%2Farticle%2FHouston-police-release-video-of-officers-fatally-17148987.php

https://www.houstontx.gov/police/nr/2022/apr/nr220408-2.htm

Ralph Sebexen

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/05/2022

Location : 3200 S Fort Hood St

City : Killeen

County : Bell

State : Texas

Agency : Killeen PD

Officer(s) : Devin Hill

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Killeen PD were sent to a disturbance call outside of a convenience store. Police arrived and somehow got involved in a physical altercation with Ralph Saxon. Police tased him and continued fighting with him until they finally shot and killed him. He was not reported to have been armed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kdhnews.com/news/local/kpd-refuses-to-release-body-cam-video-of-officer-involved-fatal-shooting/article_f5326ff6-d15c-11ec-b9aa-bf10a6bd2e3c.html

https://kdhnews.com/news/local/killeen-man-shot-by-kpd-officer-dies-after-3-weeks-on-life-support/article_49be566e-c660-11ec-af4e-dfdc954cf2aa.html

https://www.kwtx.com/2022/04/06/killeen-police-department-identify-officer-april-5-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.kxxv.com/hometown/bell-county/killeen-man-in-officer-involved-shooting-dies-due-to-injuries-police-say

Willie Nathaniel Blount

Age :67

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/05/2022

Location : 1401 Main Street

City : Swan Quarter

County : Hyde

State : North Carolina

Agency : Hyde County SO

Officer(s) : William Waters

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during breaking and entering call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Hyde County deputies were sent to a call of a breaking and entering in progress. Nat Blount, the caller’s ex-husband, had kicked in the door and arrived with a gun. Police said that they arrived and found him standing on the front porch with a rifle. Police engaged in a 10-minute standoff, and claim the man would not drop the rifle. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.obxtoday.com/hyde-county-suspect-involved-in-domestic-incident-killed-after-armed-standoff-with-deputies/

https://www.witn.com/2022/04/10/domestic-violence-advocate-shares-support-hyde-co-victims/

Patrick Lyoya

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/04/2022

Location : Griggs St

City : Grand Rapids

County : Kent

State : Michigan

Agency : Grand Rapids PD

Officer(s) : Christopher Schurr

Cause of Death : Beaten/bludgeoned

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Patrick Lyoya was traffic-stopped by Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr. The officer claimed that he had a “unlicensed vehicle.” Patrick Lyoya allegedly ran from the traffic stop and the officer engaged him in a fight. Schurr finally shot and killed the unarmed man. Officer Schurr was later charged with second-degree murder.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/grand-rapids-police-expected-release-dashcam-fatal-police-shooting-pat-rcna23946
https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2022/04/father-of-man-killed-in-grand-rapids-police-shooting-calls-for-accountability-community-peace.html

https://apnews.com/article/michigan-grand-rapids-police-shootings-0ee21e134d0c0fdb81da1590b41fb454

https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids-police-officer-involved-in-shooting

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/09/us/patrick-lyoya-grand-rapids-shooting-charging-decision.html

https://wwmt.com/news/local/grand-rapids-police-name-officer-shot-killed-patrick-lyoya-grand-rapids-christopher-schurr-eric-winstrom

https://kfor.com/nexstar-media-wire/michigan-officer-to-face-murder-charge-in-traffic-stop-killing-of-patrick-lyoya/

https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/national/a-look-at-high-profile-killings-by-us-police/

https://www.wyomingnewsnow.tv/2022/06/10/michigan-officer-charged-lyoya-shooting-set-hearing/

https://time.com/6186697/patrick-lyoya-police-murder-charge-stats/

https://www.reuters.com/legal/michigan-police-sued-by-family-slain-african-refugee-patrick-lyoya-2022-12-07/

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/investigations/lyoya-family-claim-excessive-force-gross-negligence-in-civil-lawsuit-against-ex-officer-city-of-grand-rapids/69-a884c396-055b-47f0-8e47-ca3e9e894c74

Christopher C. Hutson

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/04/2022

Location : 600 block of Runnion Street

City : Newport

County : Cocke

State : Tennessee

Agency : US Marshals

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police serving arrest warrant

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

US arshals were looking for Christopher Hudson for whom they had an arrest warrant for a previous crime. When they found him, they state that he had a gun and fled on foot. They found him behind a residence, and a fight with a deputy arshall ensued. The Marshall shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kingsportpdblog.com/2021/08/25/kpd-e-news-release-wanted-suspect-arrested-on-drug-and-weapon-charges-after-fleeing-officers/

https://tbinewsroom.com/2022/04/04/tbi-agents-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-cocke-county-3/

https://www.timesnews.net/news/breaking-victims-named-in-scott-county-double-homicide/article_5f1e07ec-b51d-11ec-bd6e-1316f4c1f995.html

https://www.wvlt.tv/2022/04/05/man-wanted-double-homicide-va-dies-following-officer-involved-shooting-cocke-co/

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/victims-shooter-in-scott-county-double-homicide-identified/

https://wset.com/news/local/tbi-man-wanted-out-of-scott-county-virginia-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting

https://www.wate.com/news/top-stories/hawkins-county-man-identified-as-tbi-investigates-cocke-co-officer-involved-shooting/

Ralph Jones

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/04/2022

Location : Riverview Blvd and McLaran Ave

City : St. Louis

County : St. Louis

State : Missouri

Agency : St. Louis Metro PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

St. Louis Metro PD recognized Ralph Jones as someone who was known to carry a gun. It is unclear why police approached him but during an unknown encounter, they claim that he pointed the gun. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/st-louis-police-officer-involved-shooting-north-city/63-ac1bcca7-c0c3-4f7e-890e-2fd82b822ea5

https://www.kmov.com/2022/04/04/crews-scene-officer-involved-shooting-north-city/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/04/2022

Location : Bain St/M+Limonite Ave

City : Jurupa Valley

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Ontario PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop for vehicle code violation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ontario PD officers tried to traffic-stop a vehicle for a simple vehicle violation. When the driver did not stop, police escalated a chase. The driver did stop and allegedly rammed the officer’s car. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.foxla.com/news/chase-suspect-fatally-shot-in-jurupa-valley

https://abc7.com/riverside-county-jurupa-valley-police-shooting-fatal/11710274/

Ketura Wilson

Age :21

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 04/03/2022

Location : 6000 block of 159th St

City : Oak Forest

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Oak Forest PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Oak Forest police were sent to a traffic collision and found Ketura Wilson exiting with a weapon. Police chased him to a store and engage in a shootout with him. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/one-person-in-custody-after-active-shooter-situation-in-oak-forest/

https://abc7chicago.com/shooting-in-oak-forest-il-active-shooter-police-department/11706043/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-oak-forest-sunday-afternoon-shooting-20220403-dkx54kkjo5emldxc4pladw4sja-story.html

https://abc7chicago.com/shooting-in-oak-forest-il-ketura-wilson-police/11709411/

Joshua Seth King

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/03/2022

Location :

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson PD

Officer(s) : Armando Olivas, Richard Valentine, Antonio Apodaca

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after alleged robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tucson PD were sent to a shoplifting incident during which a man had pulled a gun to escape. Police caught up with him and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2022/04/12/update-suspect-dies-injuries-suffered-officer-involved-shooting-tucson/

Frank Campbell

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/03/2022

Location : 4200 block of W Ford City Dr

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Chicago PD were sent to a domestic violence call in which a woman was reportedly shot. Officers arrived, and a man locked himself inside of the residence. Police entered, and engaged in a shootout and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.chicagocopa.org/case/2022-0001369/

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/breaking-large-police-presence-reported-at-apartment-near-ford-city/2798015/

https://www.chicagocopa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0001369-20220403-Original-Case-Incident-Report_REDACTED.pdf

https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-violence-weekend-police/11708110/

https://abc7chicago.com/ford-city-shooting-chicago-police/11706171/

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/breaking-large-police-presence-reported-at-apartment-near-ford-city/2798015/

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/body-cam-video-shows-police-fatally-shooting-man-in-hostage-situation-near-ford-city-mall/2823375/

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/4/3/23009110/ford-city-mall-police-shooting

Darius Drevon Kirkwood

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/03/2022

Location : US-64/County Rd 7011

City : Wynne

County : Cross

State : Arkansas

Agency : Cross County SD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cross County deputies claim that Darius Kirkwood may have been involved in a shooting earlier the same day. Police found him in his vehicle and state that he fled a traffic stop. When he did stop, he refused to get out. Police engaged in a shootout and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kait8.com/2022/04/04/officer-shot-airlifted-hospital/

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/apr/05/suspect-killed-sheriff-wounded-in-east-arkansas/

https://www.kait8.com/2022/06/03/graphic-new-video-shows-shooting-sheriff/

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/apr/05/suspect-killed-sheriff-wounded-in-east-arkansas/

Aaron McDonald

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/03/2022

Location : 1200 block of W Randall Ave

City : Rialto

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Rialto PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Rialto PD escalated a chase against a vehicle that ran a red light at Cedar and Randall Avenue, then crashed into a car and a house in the 1200 block of W. Randall Ave. Two people died in the crash. They were identified as Aaron McDonald, 31, of Bloomington and Irene Jaramillo, 30, of Rialto.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/inland_empire_news/two-people-are-killed-at-end-of-police-pursuit-in-rialto/article_b3bfe86c-b363-11ec-9d87-3fab70198108.html

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/2-killed-in-pursuit-crash-in-rialto-police-say/

Irene Jaramillo

Age :30

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/03/2022

Location : 1200 block of W Randall Ave

City : Rialto

County :

State : California

Agency : Rialto PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Rialto PD escalated a chase against a vehicle that ran a red light at Cedar and Randall Avenue, then crashed into a car and a house in the 1200 block of W. Randall Ave. Two people died in the crash. They were identified as Aaron McDonald, 31, of Bloomington and Irene Jaramillo, 30, of Rialto.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/inland_empire_news/two-people-are-killed-at-end-of-police-pursuit-in-rialto/article_b3bfe86c-b363-11ec-9d87-3fab70198108.html

Adam Cobb

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/02/2022

Location : E 800 North Rd

City : Pana

County : Christian

State : Illinois

Agency : Illinois State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after homicides

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

During a 911 call, police heard gunshots and arrived at a residence to find two women and a dog shot to death. Police felt Adam Cobb had been the shooter and found his vehicle later on a highway. Officers try to stop him and finally used Stop sticks, disabling the vehicle. After he stopped, officers claim that he pointed a gun. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/madison-county-homicide-suspect-leads-police-in-chase-before-being-shot-in-christian-county/article_e7cef934-757e-56b8-b4ad-592abf736f79.html

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-aud-nw-state-trooper-shooting-20220408-jvuq2a47bbb6jcfi4spvhk43em-story.html

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/video-shows-trooper-repeatedly-ordering-metro-east-man-to-drop-weapon-before-shooting-him/article_eb7817b0-2dc3-5054-b94c-721dd7c2cb5e.html

https://newschannel20.com/news/local/isp-starts-investigation-into-police-involved-shooting

https://khqa.com/news/local/dramatic-video-released-of-isp-trooper-shooting-double-homicide-suspect

https://www.wthitv.com/news/homicide-suspect-dies-after-being-shot-by-illinois-trooper/article_bd4e4390-b464-11ec-b379-0727c040351f.html

https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/32-year-old-adam-cobb-murdered-his-girlfriend-her-sister-and-the-family-dog-after-she-tried-to-move-out-he-was-later-shot-and-killed-by-a-trooper.4861250/

Charles Carswell

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 04/02/2022

Location : I-40 mile marker of Turner Turnpike

City : Oklahoma City

County : Canadian

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during stolen car investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Oklahoma City police were contacted by police in Sedona, Arizona, about a stolen vehicle in Canadian county. Highway patrol located the car and attempted to traffic stop the driver. Trooper claim that the man fired shots through his rear window at them. Troopers stopped the vehicle, and claimed that the man got out with a rifle and fired at them, and then locked himself in his vehicle. Troopers shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox23.com/news/local/troopers-release-name-shooter-turner-turnpike/4NXD2VG7LBGJ5BJQRIRDKHOHBQ/

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-robbery-suspect-fatally-shot-by-oklahoma-troopers

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/turner-turnpike-westbound-closed-at-luther-exit-in-okc-area

https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-highway-patrol-okcpd-pursue-armed-man-during-chase-on-turner-turnpike/

https://www.newson6.com/story/6249f7b7541d8e0729b4cab1/ohp:-suspect-in-turner-turnpike-pursuit-shooting-identified-

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/turner-turnpike-westbound-closed-at-luther-exit-in-okc-area

https://okcfox.com/news/local/charles-carswell-oklahoma-city-turner-turnpike-shooting-david-prater-arizona-armed-robbery-district-attorney-highway-patrol-ohio-lisa

https://www.newson6.com/story/62dfea94577a11072ea43891/oklahoma-co-da-clears-troopers-ocpd-officers-who-killed-suspect-along-turner-turnpike

Rance Tillman

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/02/2022

Location : 3500 block of Miles Court

City : Laramie

County : Laramie

State : Wyoming

Agency : Laramie County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after alleged assault and robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Laramie County deputies chased a vehicle to Cheyenne during an investigation of a robbery. Police were able to stop the car driven by Rance Tillman. Police engaged in a shootout and shot and killed him.Laramie County deputies chased a vehicle to Cheyenne during an investigation of a robbery. Police were able to stop the car driven by Rance Tillman. Police engaged in a shootout and shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.thecheyennepost.com/obituaries/rance-l-tillman/article_5482ac42-b75d-11ec-b27f-6fe5cf06760c.html

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/wyoming/articles/2022-04-03/laramie-county-deputy-shot-suspect-killed-in-cheyenne

https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/laramie-county-sheriff-s-deputy-shot-suspect-killed-saturday-afternoon-after-robbery-at-lccc/article_c1ee2663-e28b-5df0-89f9-7fa592ef7030.html

https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/laramie-county-sheriff-s-office-identifies-suspect-killed-in-exchange-of-gunfire-with-deputy/article_c101051b-440d-58e2-a925-a572771617a6.html

James Allen Miller

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/02/2022

Location : 100 block of Bordeaux Ln

City : Savannah

County : Chatham

State : Georgia

Agency : Savannah PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “man with knife” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Savannah police received a 911 call about a man with a knife. Police arrived and said he ran toward them. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox28media.com/news/local/man-receives-serious-injuries-during-officer-involved-shooting-in-savannah

https://www.wjcl.com/article/gbi-requested-to-look-into-shooting-involving-savannah-police-officers/39617651#

https://savannahpd.org/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-savannah-2/

https://www.wsav.com/video/man-shot-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-saturday/7577080/

Ralph Ennis

Age :77

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/02/2022

Location : Crooked Run Plaza

City : Front Royal

County : Warren

State : Virginia

Agency : Warren County SO, Front Royal PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Front royal police, and Warren County deputies pulled over Ralph Ennis for speeding. It is unknown why officers attempted to arrest him, but they engaged in a physical fight with the elderly man during which they tackled him and knocked him to the ground. He hit his head severely and died of injuries 13 days later. It is unclear why this violent arrest took place for an offense described as a misdemeanor ticket issue.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/law-enforcement-silent-about-death-investigation-after-warren-county-traffic-stop/article_abcf631b-65d6-55f3-b35e-0b7f7c025a66.html

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/excessive-force-lawsuit-ralph-ennis-death-warren-county-virginia

https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/medical-examiner-rules-ennis-died-from-natural-causes/article_9b2083f2-f77f-59b4-aeb9-0d80551087a2.html

https://wtop.com/virginia/2022/05/bodycam-shows-virginia-deputies-slamming-77-year-old-man-into-truck/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :5

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/01/2022

Location :

City : Jacksonville

County : Duval

State : Florida

Agency : Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jacksonville deputies arrived at a custodial kidnapping, where a man had taken a five-year-old girl. Police escalated a high-speed chase that lasted for 30 minutes on the I 95 and reached 90 mph. The man exited the ramp and landed in a pond. He was arrested, but police could not find the child immediately. She was later found dead at the bottom of the pond.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/04/01/police-5-year-old-dies-high-speed-pursuit-kidnapping-suspect/

James J. Sheets

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/01/2022

Location : Steel Street and Salt Springs Road

City : Youngstown

County : Mahoning

State : Ohio

Agency : Struthers Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Struthers PD try to traffic stop James Sheets, who refused to stop. Police finally stopped him, and for unclear reasons, tased him, then shot and killed him, claiming he had pulled a gun.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/large-police-presence-on-west-side-of-youngstown/

https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/police-audio-gives-more-details-on-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/coroner-identifies-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-youngstown/

https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/police-audio-gives-more-details-on-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/large-police-presence-on-west-side-of-youngstown/

https://www.wfmj.com/story/46227494/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-identified-struthers-oh

Vanity Cabrera

Age :5

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 04/01/2022

Location : I-95/9B

City : Jacksonville

County : Duval

State : Florida

Agency : Jacksonville SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowning

Event : Passenger drowned after police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jacksonville deputies chased a woman who had abducted her daughter. Police knew there was a young child in the vehicle but nevertheless escalated a chase across 30 miles on I-95 at high speeds until the vehicle landed on the onramp of a pond and fell or drove into the pond. The mother was arrested while the child drowned.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox34.com/2022/04/01/police-5-year-old-dies-high-speed-pursuit-kidnapping-suspect/

https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/child-dead-after-alleged-kidnapper-leads-cops-on-high-speed-chase-crashes-into-pond/

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/one-person-rushed-to-hospital-after-car-crashes-into-retention-pond/77-d76e541f-38ed-4934-ba8d-9f6296c7ffd8

Jeremiah Evans

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 04/01/2022

Location : 755 South Palm Ave

City : Sarasota

County : Sarasota

State : Florida

Agency : Sarasota County SO

Officer(s) : Stephanie Graham

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during eviction

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Sarasota Deputy Stephanie Graham was executing an eviction, entered the home of Jeremiah Evans, and allege that you found him holding a knife. Officers attacked him with tasers, and then shot and killed him. Herald Tribune was refused when they asked for the officers’ names. Police cited Marsy’s Law for the shielding of their identities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/sarasota-deputies-ok-after-shooting-sheriffs-office-says/

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/04/sarasota-eviction-notice-leads-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting/

https://news.yahoo.com/developing-officer-involved-shooting-under-151521384.html

https://reason.com/volokh/2022/07/25/court-voids-injunction-blocking-newspaper-from-publishing-erroneously-released-names-of-police-in-shooting/

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/naacp-sarasota-deputy-eviction/67-0a4cd1bd-5c94-4fb5-a512-de37139a4d7d

Luis Guerrero Amezcua

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/01/2022

Location : 2721 Hotel Terrace

City : Santa Ana

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Santa Ana PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Physical restraint

Event : Killed by police during disorderly conduct call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Santa Ana PD were sent on a call where Luis Amezcua was seen, breaking windows and threatening people. Police restrained him with substantial force, and he died. He had been unarmed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-after-arrest-by-santa-ana-police/

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/california/articles/2022-04-03/motel-assault-suspect-dies-after-southern-california-arrest

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-04-04/investigations-launched-into-mans-death-after-alleged-fight-with-santa-ana-police

https://www.ocregister.com/2022/04/02/man-dies-after-physical-confrontation-with-santa-ana-police-at-hotel/

Jerry Raleigh Livingston

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/01/2022

Location : 400 block of Water St

City : Charleston

County : Bradley

State : Tennessee

Agency : Bradley County SD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bradley County deputies attempted to traffic-stop Jerry Livingston but he did not stop. Police got him to stop and he reversed into the front of a police vehicle. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox17.com/news/local/two-officer-involved-shootings-in-tennessee-over-the-weekend-under-investigation

https://newschannel9.com/news/local/one-person-dead-after-bradley-co-deputy-fires-fatal-shot-during-a-traffic-stop-friday

Jimmy Ray Whiteside

Age :63

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/01/2022

Location : Strange Ct

City : Spartanburg

County : Spartanburg

State : South Carolina

Agency : Spartanburg County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Spartanburg County deputies were sent to a domestic dispute where Jimmy Whiteside allegedly injured a woman. Police state he was holding a machete when they arrived and a hammer. They shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrdw.com/2022/04/02/coroner-identifies-suspect-shot-by-spartanburg-county-deputies/

https://myfox8.com/news/south-carolina/man-killed-by-officers-after-a-domestic-dispute/

https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Deputy-kills-man-with-a-machete-and-hammer-in-17053426.php

Taylor John Crabb

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 04/01/2022

Location : Isleta Blvd SW/Lopez Rd SW

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Bernalillo County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after possible vandalism

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bernalillo deputies were sent to a report of “suspicious person”, arrived, found Taylor Crabb sitting in a car. Police allege that he tried to ram their vehicle and fled the area. After police escalated a chase, he stopped and fired several shots at police. Numerous officers arrived and he sat in his vehicle until police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/bcso-idrsquos-suspect-killed-in-shootout-with-deputies/6436316/

https://www.abqjournal.com/2485337/bcso-identifies-man-killed-in-shootout-with-deputies.html

https://www.kob.com/archive/bcso-ids-suspect-killed-in-shootout-with-deputies/

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/new-details-expected-in-deadly-bcso-deputy-shooting/

Cody Wade Kelly

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/01/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Sioux Falls

County : Minehaha

State : South Dakota

Agency : Sioux falls PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclose

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “man with knife” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

night to check on an individual in northwest Sioux Falls, on the 1900 block of west 6th Street, were confronted by Cody Wade Kelly whom they were called to check on, who was in possession of a knife. The officers attempted verbal de-escalation, less-lethal impact launcher, and tasers, which police say were all unsuccessful.
Officers engaged in a physical struggle and an officer shot and killed him. He had six bullets in his body

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2022/04/01/police-one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting/

Erik Poul Moller Nielsen

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2022

Location : 100 block of Hawthorne Drive

City : Columbia Township

County : Jackson

State : Michigan

Agency : Columbia Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Ben Hovarter

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police responded to a medical emergency. Erik Nielsen allegedly had a massive seizure at 2 a.m. 911 was called and police appeared. Officer Ben Hovarter allegedly chased the naked postictal man around and fired his taser at him several times. He finally shot Nielsen in the back multiple times, killing him. A person who is postictal after a seizure often cannot respond properly and he likely was unable to understand or cooperate with police in his medical state.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2023/02/jackson-county-woman-sues-police-for-fatally-shooting-her-husband.html

Timothy Scott McCulley

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Louisville

County : Pulaski

State : Kentucky

Agency : Kentucky State Police, Wayne County SO

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Kentucky State Police and Wayne County deputies chased 36-year-old Timothy McCulley at high speeds following a theft until the intersection of Highway 914 and Highway 80 when he lost control and hit a rock embankment. He died at the scene. Two other passengers were in the car. Both were injured and hospitalized with one having been in critical condition.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkyt.com/2022/04/01/ksp-suspect-high-speed-chase-dies-after-crashing-pulaski-county/

Iran “Mob” Lyons

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 03/31/2022

Location : Merchants Dr+Tillery Rd

City : Knoxville

County : Knox

State : Tennessee

Agency : Knox County SO

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Iran Lyons was seen to drive a car with broken tail lights and was chased by Knox County deputies until he crashed at Merchants Drive/Tillery Road area in Knox County and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wvlt.tv/2022/04/01/one-person-is-dead-following-an-overnight-police-chase-knox-county/

https://www.knoxnews.com/obituaries/kns046816

Travis Shaud 2 of 2

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2022

Location : 1100 block of Forest Street

City : Lebanon

County : Lebanon

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Lebanon City Police epartment

Officer(s) : Lt. William Lebo

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Unlawful entry into family home

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The police allege that Shaud broke into a family member's house and when the police arrived, started to shoot at the police. He was killed in the shootout as was Officer Lebo.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wgal.com/article/man-who-shot-three-lebanon-officers-had-history-of-mental-health-issues-district-attorney-says/39611689#

https://www.wgal.com/article/lebanon-county-district-attorney-provides-update-on-shooting-of-three-lebanon-officers/39654684#

https://www.witf.org/2022/03/31/1-police-officer-dead-2-wounded-in-central-pennsylvania-shooting-officials/

https://www.wgal.com/article/man-who-shot-three-lebanon-officers-had-history-of-mental-health-issues-district-attorney-says/39611689#

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/pennsylvania/articles/2022-04-07/da-confirms-suspect-fatally-shot-officer-before-being-killed

Craig R. Licari

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2022

Location : Hwy 85

City : Ault

County : Weld

State : Colorado

Agency : Colorado State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Craig Licari who was involved in a vehicle chase that started in Wyoming Thursday afternoon died after a crash with a Colorado State Patrol trooper on Highway 85 near Ault. He had been wanted for a parole violation out of Minnesota

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/suspect-in-pursuit-from-wyoming-dies-after-crash-with-csp-trooper-near-ault

Hector Miguel Portuondo

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 03/31/2022

Location : 12700 block of SW 19th St

City : Miami

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami-Dade PD

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during execution of search warrant

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Miami-Dade PD arrived with a search warrant for Hector Portuondo. As they were executing the warrant, police claim that he picked up a gun and aimed it at them. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://miami.cbslocal.com/2022/04/01/man-detained-federal-raid-killed-police-involved-shooting-southwest-miami-dade/

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/west-miami-dade/article259978915.html

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/04/01/miami-dade-police-identify-suspect-fatally-shot-by-officer/

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/armed-man-killed-in-police-shooting-at-sw-miami-dade-home/2726081/

Michael Stockton

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2022

Location : 53279 Columbia River Hwy

City : Scappoose

County : Columbia

State : Oregon

Agency : Columbia County SO

Officer(s) : Brian Pixley, Chad Drew

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Columbia County deputies were sent to call about a fight at a local business. They found Michael Stockton and engaged in a shootout with him, finally killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/officer-involved-shooting-columbia-county-03312022/

https://katu.com/news/local/columbia-county-sheriff-involved-in-deadly-shooting-of-murder-suspect

https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2022/04/officers-shoot-kill-man-in-scappoose-after-responding-to-disturbance-at-tow-company.html

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/oregon/articles/2022-03-31/police-officers-shoot-kill-man-in-scappoose-oregon#:~:text=SCAPPOOSE%2C%20Ore.,incident%20is%20currently%20under%20investigation.%E2%80%9D

https://www.kptv.com/2022/04/01/new-details-scappoose-officer-involved-shooting-reveal-suspect-wanted-murder/