Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Ryan Quinney

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/11/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Yazoo City

County : Yazoo

State : Mississippi

Agency : Yazoo City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Mississippi Highway Patrol chased a vehicle for undisclosed reasons at high speed until it crashed, killing the passenger, Ryan Quinney.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42334408/mvsu-lb-ryan-quinney-killed-car-crash-police-chase

Sean Hayes

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/11/2024

Location : Shelburne Road and Fayette Drive

City : Shelburne

County : Shelburne

State : Vermont

Agency : Shelburne Police Department

Officer(s) : Kyle Kapitanski

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander on bicycle killed by police cruiser

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Kyle Kapitanski of the Shelburne PD crashed into Sean Hayes on a bicycle, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcax.com/2024/11/11/police-cruiser-involved-crash-that-killed-bicyclist/

https://vtdigger.org/2024/11/11/shelburne-police-officer-driving-cruiser-strikes-and-kills-cyclist-in-south-burlington/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/11/2024

Location : 5500 block of Newcastle Lane

City : Midland

County : Midland

State : Texas

Agency : Midland Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police were sent to a home in the 5500 block of Newcastle Lane for a domestic violence call. Police found a female who had been shot in injured. Police shot and killed the husband.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstalert7.com/2024/11/12/new-details-midland-man-dead-after-standoff/

Anthony Hernandez

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 11/11/2024

Location : 2401 San Mateo Boulevard NE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Albuquerque PD shot and killed a man with a weapon at a gas station who was reportedly holding a child and waving a gun. Three bystanders were also shot and injured during the police shootout.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/multi-agency-task-force-investigating-shooting-by-officer/62875715

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/11/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Rio Rancho

County : Sandoval

State : New Mexico

Agency : Rio Rancho Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police responded to a call about a man threatening his family. Police escalated a standoff and he died from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.rrobserver.com/news/shelter-in-place-enacted-for-armed-man-threatening-family-ends-in-suicide/article_7b65de2a-a1f6-11ef-a2b6-af2002d05d33.html

Terrence Wyatt

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/11/2024

Location : Delaware and Young Streets

City : North Tonawanda

County : Erie

State : New York

Agency : Hamburg Police Department, Tonawanda Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police chased a vehicle at high speed until it caused several crashes including killing a pedestrian.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkbw.com/man-accused-of-killing-pedestrian-during-wild-series-of-crashes-and-carjackings-from-evans-to-north-tonawanda

Ah Mee Kun

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 11/10/2024

Location : 4200 block of Avondale Drive

City : Fort Wayne

County : Allen

State : Indiana

Agency : Fort Wayne Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arm disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 10, 2024, Fort Wayne police responded to reports of individuals walking along Avondale Drive carrying firearms and threatening to shoot people. The incident occurred at approximately 10:49 p.m. Officers encountered multiple individuals and focused on Ah Mee Kun, a 16-year-old armed teenager. Police claim Kun refused verbal commands and was shot multiple times by at least one officer. The gunfire resulted in his death at the scene. The incident occurred outdoors at night and is under investigation by the Indiana State Police, Allen County Prosecutor's Office, and the Allen County Coroner's Office.
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Last update: 2024-11-22

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/fwpd-at-scene-of-officer-involved-shooting/
https://kwachasense.com/2024/11/13/ah-mee-kun-dies-in-fatal-fort-wayne-police-shooting/
https://www.1039waynefm.com/news/coroner-identifies-teen-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting

Virginia Lee Morris

Age :38

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/10/2024

Location : 1015 SE Rolph Court

City : Waldport

County : Lincoln

State : Oregon

Agency : Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Deputy Benjamin Cloud

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Virginia Morris, a 38-year-old disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran, was fatally shot by Deputy Benjamin Cloud of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. She was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and fired shots from her home in Waldport, prompting a police response. Morris had expressed fears of being killed by law enforcement in prior social media posts following an unrelated incident involving trespassers. She may have been intoxicated and suffering from PTSD at the time. Law enforcement stated that she emerged from her home with a firearm before she was shot.
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Last update: November 22, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/11/waldport-oregon-police-shooting/
https://www.rightnoworegon.com/news/suspect-firing-rifle-in-waldport-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://kpic.com/news/local/man-shot-by-deputy-after-firing-rifle-in-lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-says

Name Not Disclosed

Age :14

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/10/2024

Location : Elmwood Avenue

City : Buffalo

County : Erie

State : New York

Agency : Buffalo Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 10, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., Buffalo police began pursuing a 14-year-old driving a stolen vehicle at high speed. The teenager fled from officers, ran a red light, and crashed into two other vehicles at Elmwood and Amherst Street. The driver was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Buffalo Police Department is investigating, with an independent review by the Attorney General's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-courts/14-year-old-driver-dead-after-brief-buffalo-police-pursuit/article_86c7627a-a04d-11ef-848f-2b13c1642085.html

https://www.audacy.com/wben/news/local/buffalo-police-investigate-a-deadly-crash-involving-a-teen

https://localaccidentreports.com/buffalo-ny-14-year-old-killed-in-multi-vehicle-crash-at-elmwood-ave-amherst-st/

Henry Wymer

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/09/2024

Location : St. Mary’s Hospital

City : Grand Rapids

County : Kent

State : Michigan

Agency : Grand Rapids Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids police responded to a report of a man allegedly waving a gun. Upon arrival, officers shot and killed 38-year-old Henry Wymer. He had a long history of mental health issues. The Grand Rapids Police Department is under investigation for the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/grand-rapids-pd-msp-respond-to-officer-involved-shooting-on-citys-se-side

https://www.woodtv.com/news/target-8/man-shot-and-killed-by-grpd-had-long-mental-health-history/

Heather Sullivan

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/09/2024

Location : 11700 block of Airport Road

City : Everett

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At around 1 a.m. on November 9, 2024, a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a driver on Airport Road for a traffic violation. The driver fled, and although the deputy did not pursue, the individual quickly lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a roadside homeless encampment. Three individuals died at the scene, and two others were seriously injured. The three occupants of the vehicle were detained, but none required hospitalization. Investigators were still working to determine whether any arrests would be made. The crash occurred within Everett city limits, and the incident is being investigated by Everett Police. The victims were later identified as unhoused individuals living in the encampment.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 dead.
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Last update: November 22, 2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/police-driver-hit-killed-3-people-after-fleeing-everett-traffic-stop/
https://www.accidentdatacenter.com/us/washington/seattle-tacoma-wa/everett/11/09/2024/three-pedestrians-killed-and-two-injured-collision-airport-road

Nicholas Faix

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/09/2024

Location : 11700 block of Airport Road

City : Everett

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At around 1 a.m. on November 9, 2024, a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a driver on Airport Road for a traffic violation. The driver fled, and although the deputy did not pursue, the individual quickly lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a roadside homeless encampment. Three individuals died at the scene, and two others were seriously injured. The three occupants of the vehicle were detained, but none required hospitalization. Investigators were still working to determine whether any arrests would be made. The crash occurred within Everett city limits, and the incident is being investigated by Everett Police. The victims were later identified as unhoused individuals living in the encampment.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 dead.
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Last update: November 22, 2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/police-driver-hit-killed-3-people-after-fleeing-everett-traffic-stop/
https://www.accidentdatacenter.com/us/washington/seattle-tacoma-wa/everett/11/09/2024/three-pedestrians-killed-and-two-injured-collision-airport-road

Jonathan T. Anderson

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/09/2024

Location : 11700 block of Airport Road

City : Everett

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At around 1 a.m. on November 9, 2024, a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a driver on Airport Road for a traffic violation. The driver fled, and although the deputy did not pursue, the individual quickly lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a roadside homeless encampment. Three individuals died at the scene, and two others were seriously injured. The three occupants of the vehicle were detained, but none required hospitalization. Investigators were still working to determine whether any arrests would be made. The crash occurred within Everett city limits, and the incident is being investigated by Everett Police.

The victims were later identified as unhoused individuals living in the encampment.

TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 dead.

Last update: November 22, 2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/police-driver-hit-killed-3-people-after-fleeing-everett-traffic-stop/
https://www.accidentdatacenter.com/us/washington/seattle-tacoma-wa/everett/11/09/2024/three-pedestrians-killed-and-two-injured-collision-airport-road

Charles Franklin Edwards

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/09/2024

Location :

City : Eagle Lake

County : Polk

State : Florida

Agency : Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Deputy Sheriff Christopher Johnston

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Polk County deputies responded to a domestic violence call on November 9, 2024, after a woman reported being attacked by her husband, 52-year-old Charles Edwards. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies saw Edwards attacking the woman with a hammer. The deputies deployed a taser, but Edwards advanced at them while holding the hammer. Deputy Christopher Johnston then fired at Edwards, striking him multiple times. Edwards was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The woman suffered significant injuries but is expected to survive. The investigation is being handled by the 10th Judicial Circuit’s Officer Involved Deadly Incident Task Force, and an internal investigation by the sheriff’s office is underway.
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Last update: November 22, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-polk/deputy-shoots-kills-suspect-who-charged-with-hammer-pcso
https://www.wsetthestandards.com/man-with-hammer-charged-at-polk-deputy-who-fatally-shot-him-sheriffs-office-says

Mychel Stowers

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/09/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Saint Paul

County : Ramsey

State : Minnesota

Agency : Saint Paul Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 9, 2024, Saint Paul police officers responded to a tip about Mychel Stowers' location after he was accused of participating in the homicide of his pregnant ex-wife, a crime that occurred the previous month. Officers located Stowers riding a bicycle in the West Seventh neighborhood. Police allege that he approached them with a firearm, prompting officers to shoot and kill him. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 dead

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/st-paul-police-shooting-west-seventh-neighborhood/
https://www.startribune.com/saint-paul-police-shooting/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/09/saint-paul-police-involved-in-shooting-death

Kenneth R. Williams

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/09/2024

Location : QuikTrip at 8733 East 63rd Street

City : Raytown

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Raytown Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during altercation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Raytown police were dispatched to a QuikTrip after a dispute between Kenneth R. Williams and a security guard. Authorities allege Williams threatened to have explosives and firearms in his vehicle, which was parked at the station. When officers arrived, Williams had already left but returned shortly after. Despite verbal commands to stop, he reportedly entered his vehicle. The situation escalated, and police shot and killed him. Later, the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that explosives were recovered from his vehicle. Investigators have not yet disclosed details of the confrontation or why the situation escalated to a deadly use of force.
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Last update: November 22, 2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295298029.html
https://www.kctv5.com/news/local/incident-investigated-by-mshp-raytown-police-kill-suspect-after-incident-at-quiktrip/article_7f5fbb22-4050-11ee-8a8e-8752ef51a35a.html
https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/11/raytown-police-shoot-kill-suspect.html
https://www.greatergc.com/2024/11/09/raytown-police-fatal-shooting-suspect-quiktrip/

Joshua Gallimore

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/09/2024

Location : 3800 block of Stanley Road

City : Christiansburg

County : Montgomery

State : Virginia

Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 9, 2024, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of arson at a residence in the 3800 block of Stanley Road. Upon arrival, they saw Joshua Gallimore, who allegedly set the house on fire and fled into nearby woods. During the pursuit, Gallimore brandished a chainsaw, threatened officers while claiming to have a firearm, and was subsequently shot and killed during the confrontation. No deputies were injured. The Virginia State Police is now handling the investigation into the incident.
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Last update: November 22, 2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/11/10/man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-after-allegedly-brandishing-chainsaw/
https://radfordnewsjournal.com/man-killed-after-brandishing-chainsaw/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/08/2024

Location : 11500 block of North Cherry Street

City : Northland

County : Clay

State : Missouri

Agency : Kansas City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Fire

Event : Killed by unknown method during SWAT standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Kansas City Police Department responded to a welfare check on a man reportedly in a mental health crisis. Allegedly armed and locked in his home, the individual was the subject of a standoff that escalated when SWAT was called to the scene. During the standoff, the home caught fire, and the individual died. It is unclear if the individual set the fire or if it was a result of police actions. The incident is under investigation.

Last update: 11/22/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295224524.html
https://www.kctv5.com/2024/11/08/kcpd-kcfd-searching-house-fire-debris-after-standoff-northland/

John Brown

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/08/2024

Location : Pit Road

City : Gardnerville Ranchos

County : Douglas

State : Nevada

Agency : Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police were alerted by a woman who reported that her son, John Brown, had assaulted her, threatened her with a gun, and stole a nearby vehicle. Police escalated a pursuit, which ended when deputies shot and killed him. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mynews4.com/news/local/suspect-dead-deputy-hurt-after-shooting-in-douglas-county
https://www.recordcourier.com/news/2024/nov/08/suspect-dead-in-ranchos-officer-involved-shooting/
https://sheriff.douglascountynv.gov

Donna Chimeno

Age :60

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/08/2024

Location : Nelson Road at Plantation Drive

City : Lake Charles

County : Calcasieu

State : Louisiana

Agency : Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 8, 2024, Donna Chimeno, a 60-year-old woman, was killed in a crash involving an off-duty deputy from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. The deputy, driving an unmarked vehicle, was involved in a multi-vehicle incident on Nelson Road. The collision began when Chimeno’s car was struck from behind by a Jeep Cherokee, which caused her vehicle to cross the centerline and be hit head-on by a delivery van. The authorities have not disclosed whether the deputy was directly involved in the crash but are investigating the incident further. No injuries were reported from the other vehicles involved, and toxicology tests have been performed on all involved drivers.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kplctv.com/2024/11/09/off-duty-calcasieu-parish-deputy-involved-deadly-crash/
https://www.americanpress.com/2024/11/09/lc-woman-killed-in-three-vehicle-crash-involving-off-duty-deputy/

Ricky Shannon

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/08/2024

Location : Sassafras Terrace at 330 E Main Street

City : Mount Joy

County : Lancaster

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Ricky Shannon shot and killed one individual at a Lancaster County residence, then shot several others, leading to three fatalities in total. He fled in a truck, taking a 19-year-old woman. Police pursued him over 40 miles through two counties. He reportedly shot at police during the pursuit, leading to an exchange of gunfire, after which Shannon was shot and killed by state troopers. The woman was found dead in the truck. Investigations are ongoing, led by the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Ricky Shannon, age 22, was involved in a violent incident where he killed at least one person and wounded two others before fleeing with a 19-year-old woman. Police pursued him over 40 miles, during which Shannon shot at officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The chase ended when Shannon was fatally shot by law enforcement. The investigation is being handled by the Pennsylvania State Police, and the officers involved are yet to be named or cleared. Only one case is listed here because the prior cases occurred before officers became involved.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://local21news.com/news/local/officers-on-scene-of-police-incident-at-lancaster-county-apartment-dispatch-mount-joy-sassfras-terrace-east-market-street-pennsylvania-pa

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/08/2024

Location : Stateline Road

City : Southaven

County : DeSoto

State : Mississippi

Agency : Southaven Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 8, 2024, Southaven police responded to a disturbance call at the North Creek Apartments involving shots fired. As officers arrived on the scene, the individual fled in a vehicle. The chase ensued after the individual struck two police cars while trying to escape. Speeds reached an estimated 70-80 mph during the pursuit, which continued westbound on Stateline Road. The chase ended when the individual collided with a police vehicle, crashing into a wooded area. The person sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-news/suspect-dead-after-pursuit-crash-following-disturbance/
https://mississippi.liveuamap.com/en/2024/8-november-a-person-died-after-hitting-two-southaven-police-cars

Destinii Hope

Age :0.3

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/08/2024

Location : Larkspur Lane

City : Independence

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Independence Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Bystander killed by police shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 7, 2024, Maria Pike, 34, was killed by Independence police officers during a response to a mental health crisis. Authorities claim Pike posed a threat, stating that she was holding a knife during the encounter. Family members and witnesses, however, dispute this narrative. Her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, was also killed in the incident. The case is under investigation, and the exact number of shots fired or the officer responsible has not yet been disclosed.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead.

Update: 11/23/2024 --The Independence Police Department has released few details, with the police chief confirming the deaths but refusing to clarify whether officers contributed to the child's death. Three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation. Information regarding the events and the investigation remains limited​.
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INVESTIGATION: The investigation into the fatal shooting involving Maria Pike and her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, on November 13, 2024, in Independence, Missouri, is being led by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. The incident is also under review by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-missouri-shooting-larkspur-lane/62843985

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295217139.html

https://www.kctv5.com/2024/11/08/police-woman-child-die-apartment-complex-shooting-officer-administrative-leave/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-baby-destinys-funeral-costs
https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/11/independence-vigil-honors-mom-baby-girl-killed-in-police-shooting.html
https://www.hamiltoncountycoc.com/blog/2024/11/15/maria-pike-domestic-dispute-shooting

Maria Pike

Age :34

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/08/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Independence

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Independence Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 7, 2024, Maria Pike, 34, was killed by Independence police officers during a response to a mental health crisis. Authorities claim Pike posed a threat, stating that she was holding a knife during the encounter. Family members and witnesses, however, dispute this narrative. Her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, was also killed in the incident. The case is under investigation, and the exact number of shots fired or the officer responsible has not yet been disclosed.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead.

Update: 11/23/2024 --The Independence Police Department has released few details, with the police chief confirming the deaths but refusing to clarify whether officers contributed to the child's death. Three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation. Information regarding the events and the investigation remains limited​.
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INVESTIGATION: The investigation into the fatal shooting involving Maria Pike and her infant daughter, Destinii Hope, on November 13, 2024, in Independence, Missouri, is being led by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. The incident is also under review by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-missouri-shooting-larkspur-lane/62843985

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article295217139.html

https://www.kctv5.com/2024/11/08/police-woman-child-die-apartment-complex-shooting-officer-administrative-leave/
https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/11/independence-vigil-honors-mom-baby-girl-killed-in-police-shooting.html
https://www.hamiltoncountycoc.com/blog/2024/11/15/maria-pike-domestic-dispute-shootinghttps://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/investigations/unlike-previous-police-shootings-information-slow-to-be-released-in-death-of-independence-baby-mother#google_vignette

Dante Jariah Lewis

Age :11

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/08/2024

Location : Flamingo Road and Pecos Road intersection

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas metropolitan Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Two child bystanders killed in police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Las Vegas police began pursuing a reckless driver after observing a stolen Lexus involved in a hit-and-run. Officers escalated the chase, during which the driver crashed into a Mitsubishi Outlander. This collision led to the deaths of two children, 11-year-old Dante Lewis and 6-year-old Taliyah Lewis, who were passengers in the Outlander. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged. The pursuit and crash remain under investigation by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 children killed, 2 children injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2024/nov/12/driver-charged-with-hit-and-run-in-crash-that-kill/
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/11/14/nikki-no-las-vegas-police-initiated-traffic-stop-before-deadly-flamingo-pecos-crash/

Taliyah Corayma Lewis

Age :6

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 11/08/2024

Location : Flamingo Road and Pecos Road intersection

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Two child bystanders killed in police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Las Vegas police began pursuing a reckless driver after observing a stolen Lexus involved in a hit-and-run. Officers escalated the chase, during which the driver crashed into a Mitsubishi Outlander. This collision led to the deaths of two children, 11-year-old Dante Lewis and 6-year-old Taliyah Lewis, who were passengers in the Outlander. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged. The pursuit and crash remain under investigation by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
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Last update: 11/22/2024.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 children killed, 2 children injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2024/nov/12/driver-charged-with-hit-and-run-in-crash-that-kill/
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/11/14/nikki-no-las-vegas-police-initiated-traffic-stop-before-deadly-flamingo-pecos-crash/

Name not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/08/2024

Location : Maverik Adventures First Stop at 1010 W 4th Street

City : Reno

County : Washoe

State : Nevada

Agency : Reno Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police engaged the man in a physical altercation in an attempt to arrest him for an alleged earlier weekend incident. When this failed, officers shot and killed him at a gas station. The Sparks Police Department and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident. Details about the officers or the man’s identity remain undisclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kolotv.com/2024/11/18/suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-west-reno/
https://mynews4.com/news/local/reno-police-shooting-november-8-details

Zachary Labrie

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/07/2024

Location : MAA Canyon Creek at 9501 Ranch Rd 620 N

City : Austin

County : Travis

State : Texas

Agency : Austin Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Austin PD escalated a high-speed chase against Zachary Labrie, 27, for driving away from a traffic stop on November 7, 2024. After allegedly driving recklessly through Austin's streets, Labrie entered an apartment complex, carjacked a vehicle, and was confronted by officers. At around 8:47 a.m., Labrie pointed a handgun at officers. Police shot and killed him. This incident is under investigation by the APD Special Investigations Unit and the Travis County District Attorney's Office, with administrative oversight from the Office of Police Oversight​.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.austintexas.gov/news/apd-continues-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-9501-n-fm-620
https://hoodline.com/2024/11/austin-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-fatally-shot-after-escalating-crime-spree

Kevin Steinfeldt

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/07/2024

Location : The Federal House Inn at 27 NH-25

City : Plymouth

County : Grafton

State : New Hampshire

Agency : New Hampshire State Police Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 7, 2024, New Hampshire State Police, including the Crisis Negotiation Team and SWAT, responded to a disturbance at The Federal House Inn in Plymouth. Upon arrival, they reportedly heard gunshots. Officers confronted Kevin Steinfeldt, 58, who was fatally shot during the standoff. The Attorney General's Office is investigating the incident, and the exact cause of death remains pending autopsy results.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/latest-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-plymouth-new-hampshire
https://www.necn.com/news/local/police-shoot-and-kill-man-following-standoff-at-nh-bed-and-breakfast/3382839/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-235100619.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/07/2024

Location : Hickory Hill and Knight Arnold

City : Memphis

County : Shelby

State : Tennessee

Agency : Memphis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Memphis police began pursuing a vehicle after observing unspecified “criminal activity.” The chase escalated to high speeds and ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with three other cars and a pole. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, a passenger in the vehicle, and a female bystander in another car were all killed. Additionally, six other people, including an officer, were injured and taken to the hospital. The police did not disclose the exact reason for initiating the chase.

TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
3 dead, 6 injured

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/11/08/2-dead-6-injured-including-officer-after-police-chase-turned-crash-mpd-says/
https://www.wreg.com/news/local-news/3-dead-6-injured-including-officer-in-memphis-chase/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/07/2024

Location : Hickory Hill and Knight Arnold

City : Memphis

County : Shelby

State : Tennessee

Agency : Memphis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Memphis police began pursuing a vehicle after observing unspecified “criminal activity.” The chase escalated to high speeds and ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with three other cars and a pole. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, a passenger in the vehicle, and a female bystander in another car were all killed. Additionally, six other people, including an officer, were injured and taken to the hospital. The police did not disclose the exact reason for initiating the chase.

TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
3 dead, 6 injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/11/08/2-dead-6-injured-including-officer-after-police-chase-turned-crash-mpd-says/
https://www.wreg.com/news/local-news/3-dead-6-injured-including-officer-in-memphis-chase/

Albert Jose Rodriguez Jr.

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 11/07/2024

Location : Unknown

City : San Bernardino

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

San Bernardino Sheriff's deputies stopped Albert Jose Rodriguez Jr., a 48-year-old, for multiple traffic violations. Police highlight his alleged gang affiliation in the context of justifying the shooting, but at the time of the traffic stop he was only accused of code violations. When officers attempted to arrest him, he fled in his vehicle, during which an officer became trapped inside. Rodriguez allegedly reached for a gun concealed in his shirt. The officer shot him, and he was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. A subsequent search of Rodriguez's vehicle revealed a loaded firearm and suspected narcotics. One officer was injured during the incident, but they are expected to recover. The shooting is under investigation by the San Bernardino Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newsminimalist.com/articles/san-bernardino-officer-fatally-shoots-armed-driver-during-traffic-stop-a31d58a3
https://inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=76146

Samuel L. Grill

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/07/2024

Location : Marion County Jail

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Overdose

Event : Died from overdose in police custody

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Samuel L. Grill was arrested by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police after attempting to swallow drugs during his arrest, a move likely intended to avoid detection by law enforcement. However, after his arrest, Grill died from a drug overdose while in police custody. It's unclear why he was not immediately provided medical attention, especially given the knowledge that he had ingested drugs. Authorities did not provide details about his condition during detention, and it is believed that he did not receive medical care at the jail.The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is under scrutiny, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/suspect-dies-in-impd-custody-after-swallowing-drugs-during-arrest/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/07/2024

Location : Hickory Hill and Knight Arnold

City : Memphis

County : Shelby

State : Tennessee

Agency : Memphis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Memphis police began pursuing a vehicle after observing unspecified “criminal activity.” The chase escalated to high speeds and ultimately ended when the fleeing vehicle collided with three other cars and a pole. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, a passenger in the vehicle, and a female bystander in another car were all killed. Additionally, six other people, including an officer, were injured and taken to the hospital. The police did not disclose the exact reason for initiating the chase.

TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
3 dead, 6 injured

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/11/08/2-dead-6-injured-including-officer-after-police-chase-turned-crash-mpd-says/

Corey Robert Drake

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 11/07/2024

Location : Foard Road

City : Holliday

County : Archer

State : Texas

Agency : Archer County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after double homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 7, 2024, police responded to reports of gunfire at a home on Foard Road in Holliday, Texas, where Corey Robert Drake allegedly shot and killed his grandparents. When officers arrived, Drake opened fire on them, prompting a response. After a standoff, he locked himself in a barn. The situation escalated, and officers used drones, armored vehicles, and gas to attempt to subdue him. At 10:15 p.m., Drake was fatally shot after raising a rifle toward officers. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/crime/suspect-victims-identified-in-hours-long-holliday-standoff/
https://www.channel2now.com/news/suspect-grandparents-dead-in-holliday-standoff-shooting/

Bo William Aurell

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/07/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Haltom

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bo William Aurell was arrested for restraining and sexually abusing a child. He was out on bond when police arrived with a new warrant. He locked himself in and SWAT escalated a standoff and shootout during which he died. Autopsy showed that he died from his own bullet during the police shootout.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article295314949.html

Cassie Miller

Age :25

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/06/2024

Location : Howard Road

City : Jacksboro

County : Campbell

State : Tennessee

Agency : Campbell County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Campbell County escalated a chase that ended when Cassie Miller crashed her vehicle after fleeing from deputies attempting a traffic stop. The chase began around 1:20 p.m. in the Valley View area. Miller drove the vehicle off the road on Howard Road, hitting a tree. She died at the scene, and the 55-year-old male passenger sustained injuries but was not charged. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/campbell-county/Police-chase-ends-with-fatal-crash-in-Campbell-County-Wednesday-afternoon-THP-says/51-163ab96c-7b6a-4333-8e38-6fefb0860542
https://www.newstalk987.com/tag/cassie-miller

Rafael Crespo

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 11/06/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Omaha

County : Douglas

State : Nebraska

Agency : Omaha Police Department

Officer(s) : Pablo Jimenez, Noah Zendejas

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 6, 2024, Omaha police responded to a domestic disturbance call involving Rafael Crespo and a woman. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the two individuals hiding inside a closet. Despite attempts to negotiate, the situation escalated when Crespo fired additional shots, prompting officers Pablo Jimenez and Noah Zendejas to fire shots at him. However, Crespo allegedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both officers were interviewed voluntarily and the case is under investigation. This incident is being reviewed by a grand jury.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.challenge-malin.fr/2024/11/10/39438/as09EUs15RN01C.html
https://kwachasense.com/2024/11/12/rafael-crespo-dies-in-fatal-omaha-shooting-involving-officers/

Jacob Austin Hikes

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/06/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Jackson

County : Jackson

State : Michigan

Agency : Jackson Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jacob Austin Hikes, 31, was involved in a series of violent incidents on November 6, 2024, in which he shot his brother before fleeing. The shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m. in Lenawee County. Hikes was tracked by police after the shooting and later led officers on a high-speed chase in Jackson, during which gunfire was exchanged. Hikes was also reportedly seen discarding pipe bombs from his vehicle during the pursuit. At around 5:41 p.m., a Jackson Police sergeant was shot in the arm during the chase. Police shot and killed him.The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.upnorthlive.com/news/local/jackson-officer-involved-shooting-state-police-crime-investigation-one-dead-officer-injured-west-michigan

https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2024/11/police-identify-man-who-injured-officer-threw-pipe-bombs-and-died-in-shootout.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/06/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Bowling Green

County : Warren

State : Kentucky

Agency : Bowling Green Police Department, CIRT

Officer(s) : 2 unnamed officers

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 6, 2024, two officers from Bowling Green PD responded to a mental health crisis call. During the interaction, the individual became combative and managed to take a weapon from one officer. The individual fired the weapon at the officers, prompting them to return fire. The individual was struck and sustained life-threatening injuries. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbko.com/2024/11/06/2-bgpd-officers-shot-receiving-treatment-per-police/