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On 02/27/2025, California Highway Patrol officers initiated a pursuit of a man driving a van in Winnetka, California. The chase began around 2:30 a.m. near 7236 Sunnybrae Avenue. The driver continued driving into a cul-de-sac, exited the vehicle holding a handgun, and was shot and killed by CHP officers. His identity and the reason for the pursuit have not been disclosed.

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/shots-fired-at-the-end-of-a-chp-pursuit-in-winnetka/3641098/
https://www.audacy.com/knxnews/news/local/chp-officers-fatally-shoot-man-in-winnetka

On February 27, 2025, a man was shot and killed in a shootout with Maricopa Police Department officers at the intersection of Bowlin Road and John Wayne Parkway in Phoenix, Arizona. During the incident, an officer was also shot and transported to a Valley hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition. No additional threat to the area was reported. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation.

On February 27, 2025, Asheville Police Department officers responded to a report of a barricaded individual at a hotel on the 100 block of Hendersonville Road. The individual was reportedly distraught over a domestic dispute and had locked themselves inside a hotel room. Authorities were informed that the person might be armed, prompting a heavy police presence, including a SWAT team. Officers entered the room at 3:06 p.m. and found the individual dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://wlos.com/news/local/barricaded-person-found-dead-after-standoff-asheville-police-department-hotel-room-swat-team-gunshot-wound

On February 27, 2025, around 3 a.m., Harris County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a man damaging gas pumps and acting erratically at a gas station on I-45 North Freeway and West Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered the man, who initially complied by lying on the ground. As deputies attempted to handcuff him, he resisted, leading to a physical altercation. During the struggle, the man gained control of a deputy’s Taser. A female deputy opened fire, shooting him multiple times in the torso. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A male deputy sustained facial injuries and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The female deputy has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted.

On February 27, 2025, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Temple Station served a search warrant at a residence in the 8700 block of Scott Street in Rosemead, California. While deputies were inside serving the search warrant, the woman confronted them and reportedly had a knife. Officers opened fire and killed her.

https://www.foxla.com/news/rosemead-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting

On February 27, 2025, a woman was killed in a vehicle crash involving a Brunswick County Sheriff's Office deputy at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Brunswick Forest Parkway in Leland, North Carolina.

https://www.newsargus.com/brunswick_beacon/news/leland-woman-killed-his-vehicle-crash-involving-bcso-deputy/article_4ad442cf-01ef-5535-8f1d-bedf0ef07a8f.html

On 02/26/2025, a manhunt in Ooltewah, Tennessee, led to a SWAT standoff. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, allegedly fired at deputies earlier in the day before barricading himself inside a residence. During the standoff, the house caught fire. After the fire was extinguished, authorities found the man dead inside. The exact circumstances leading to his death remain unclear.

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/only-on-3-ooltewah-manhunt-suspect-caught-on-camera-with-gun-before-deadly-swat-standoff/article_c61b9cf2-f3c2-11ef-a799-375d7c27167e.html
https://www.wdef.com/ooltewah-standoff-ends-in-flames/

On February 26, 2025, 45-year-old Michael Johnson was found unresponsive in his cell at the Sedgwick County Jail in Wichita, Kansas. He was pronounced dead. Johnson had been in custody since January 15, 2025, on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance.

https://www.kake.com/home/authorities-identify-inmate-who-died-in-cell-at-sedgwick-county-jail/article_317f2e98-f45c-11ef-936b-7be77030b1b2.html

On February 26, 2025, 24-year-old Daitrez Birch was found unresponsive in his cell at the Sedgwick County Jail in Wichita, Kansas. He was pronounced dead. Birch had been sentenced on February 18, 2025, to 272 months in prison for the August 20, 2024, killing of 39-year-old Kyce A. Barnes, whose body was discovered in the trunk of a car.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/looks-overdose-inmate-recently-sentenced-163804527.html
https://www.kwch.com/2025/02/18/wichita-man-sentenced-more-than-20-years-case-involving-body-found-car-trunk/
https://www.kfdi.com/2025/02/26/inmate-death-reported-at-sedgwick-county-jail-4/

On February 26, 2025, a 40-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her cell at the York County Detention Center in York, South Carolina. She was pronounced dead. The woman had been in custody since February 19, 2025, on charges of marijuana and fentanyl possession. The York County Coroner's Office is withholding the woman's identity pending notification of her family.

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/female-inmate-found-dead/275-4fbe4df1-a09e-4c93-9b5a-1bfebfbd736c
https://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/crime/article301053074.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/york-county-woman-dies-custody-213801561.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/authorities-investigate-custody-death-york-224012986.html

On February 26, 2025, Pasco County deputies escalated to a chase of a 25-year-old man in Spring Hill. He drove away during an alleged drug investigation, and police chased him until he lost control of his vehicle on Mariner Boulevard near Lindsay Road in Spring Hill, Hernando County. He struck a curb, collided with a Ford Mustang, and hit a concrete retaining wall. The man was ejected from the vehicle and later died at the hospital. The Mustang driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/pursuit-ends-deadly-crash-hernando-county-deputies-say

On February 26, 2025, Londonderry Police officers responded to reports of shots fired at a gym in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Police engaged him in a shootout, during which he was shot and killed by multiple officers.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-nh-business-235206379.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-bedford-man-identified-londonderry-235000626.html

Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call in southeast Albuquerque around 5:00 PM. Officers encountered a man who they claimed was armed. The situation escalated, and officers opened fire, killing him. No officers were reported injured.

On February 25, 2025, a woman was found dead in her cell at the Cuyahoga County Jail in Cleveland, Ohio. Jail staff discovered her during routine rounds. She was pronounced dead in the cell. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

On February 25, 2025, a police pursuit on the Key Peninsula culminated in a fatal crash on 144th Street Northwest. Authorities confirmed at least one death resulting from the incident. Specific details about the individuals involved, including their identities, have not been disclosed. The crash led to the closure of local roads as emergency responders and investigators attended the scene. Further information regarding the cause of the pursuit and the events leading up to the crash has not been provided.

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article300995139.html
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/fatal-wreck-following-pursuit-closes-013026160.html

On February 25, 2025, an officer-involved shooting in Kentucky resulted in the death of one individual. Details regarding the incident, including the identities of those involved and the specific location, have not been disclosed. The incident is currently under investigation.

https://www.wymt.com/2025/02/25/one-person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting/

On 02/25/2025, around 2:15 a.m., IMPD officers responded to a report of a woman assaulted in the 1600 block of East Washington Street, Indianapolis. While assisting the woman, officers observed 31-year-old Adam Javonta Sykes, believed to have an active arrest warrant, leaving a nearby business. When approached, Sykes refused to comply and fled on foot with his hands in his pockets. During the pursuit, an officer deployed a Taser, and subsequently, Sykes was shot. A handgun was found next to Sykes at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured in the incident.

https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/impd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-on-near-east-side-2/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/impd-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-on-east-washington-street/531-4fc3fb75-e988-42f9-8ce5-d43499f83c89

On 02/25/2025, Bloomington Police Department officers responded to a report of an armed individual in the 1000 block of Six Points Road, Bloomington, Illinois. Upon arrival, officers encountered 15-year-old Cole L.M. Turner, who was armed. During the confrontation, an officer discharged their firearm, striking Turner. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The specific details leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed.

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/25/one-person-killed-in-bloomington-illinois-police-shooting/80353690007/
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-bloomington/
https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/02/26/coroner-ids-teen-killed-bloomington-officer-involved-shooting/

On 02/25/2025, at approximately 5 p.m., officers from the Leachville Police Department and the Mississippi County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of gunshots inside a residence in the 800 block of Elm Street, Leachville, Arkansas. Upon arrival, a family member reported hearing shots from a bedroom. As deputies approached, 55-year-old Jonathan Mark Robins fired at them from a bedroom window, prompting a retreat and request for additional support. The Arkansas State Police SWAT, Bomb Squad, and negotiators were deployed. After a nine-hour standoff, at around 2:20 a.m., Robins exited the residence armed with a knife and handgun, moved to a neighboring carport, and fired his weapon. ASP SWAT members returned fire, striking Robins. He received immediate medical attention but was pronounced dead at the scene by the Mississippi County Coroner at approximately 5 a.m. No law enforcement personnel were injured.

https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-investigating-trooper-involved-shooting-in-mississippi-county/
https://katv.com/news/local/asp-investigates-trooper-involved-shooting-in-mississippi-county-law-enforcement-crime-police-arkansas-state-police

https://wreg.com/news/mid-south/ar-man-dead-after-standoff-leads-to-officer-involved-shooting/

https://neareport.com/2025/02/26/asp-cid-investigating-trooper-involved-shooting-in-mississippi-county/
https://www.kait8.com/2025/02/26/large-police-presence-leachville-home/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIsTANleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHc1LmHlP4z3SA8EyqWvW0jQE7GUlKGUn3eemDu-wOpfOnCang_89mG4P9A_aem_poU9Sz-cv9MuQz0HSKKKBw

On January 14, 2025, 87-year-old John Sorace, a former Nashville assistant police chief, was arrested and charged with reckless homicide following the shooting death of his wife, 84-year-old Joan Sorace, at their home in Rutherford County, Tennessee. While awaiting trial, Sorace was held at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. On February 25, 2025, he was found unresponsive in his cell due to a medical emergency and was subsequently pronounced dead. The investigation into his wife's death was ongoing at the time of his passing.

https://www.wsmv.com/2025/02/25/former-nashville-assistant-police-chief-dies-while-custody-wifes-death/
https://www.wsmv.com/2025/01/15/former-nashville-assistant-police-chief-accused-shooting-killing-wife/

On 02/25/2025, a woman was found unresponsive in a cell at the Denver Downtown Detention Center in Denver, Colorado. Her identity and cause of death have not been released.

https://www.denverpost.com/2025/02/25/denver-jail-death-inmate-woman-tuesday/
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/female-inmate-dies-at-denver-downtown-detention-center
https://ktvz.com/cnn-regional/2025/02/26/female-inmate-dies-at-denver-downtown-detention-center/
https://www.denverpost.com/2025/02/25/denver-jail-death-inmate-woman-tuesday/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/female-inmate-found-dead/275-4fbe4df1-a09e-4c93-9b5a-1bfebfbd736c 

On February 25, 2025, James Griffin was found unresponsive in his cell at the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis, Maryland. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide. An investigation identified another inmate; however, no charges have been filed yet. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances leading to Griffin's death.

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/maryland-anne-arundel-county-jail-inmate-murder/

On February 25, 2025, Cokette Jean Meyer, 57, was found dead at the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center. Around 1:40 a.m., Meyer was under observation by jail medical staff and parish deputies when she suffered a medical emergency. EMS transported her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Meyer had been in custody since January 17, following her arrest by Slidell Police on charges of disturbing the peace and resisting arrest by force or violence. The cause of death remains under investigation, pending final autopsy results.

https://www.wdsu.com/article/st-tammany-inmate-dies-of-unknown-medical-condition-at-jail/

On February 24, 2025, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver turned off the lights and drove northbound on Hillcroft Avenue. Police escalated a chase at 80 miles an hour that lasted approximately two minutes when the driver lost control and struck a tree in the 1400 block of South Voss Road. The vehicle caught fire upon impact. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Houston Fire Department. The Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes and Internal Affairs Divisions are investigating the incident, which is being treated as an in-custody death. The identity of the deceased has not been released.

On February 24, 2025, in Taycheedah, Wisconsin, a Fond du Lac County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man during an alleged armed confrontation. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is leading the investigation into the incident. Details regarding the events leading up to the shooting, as well as the identities of those involved, have not been released.

On February 24, 2025, at approximately 8:50 p.m., 34-year-old Jarmar Brooks was fatally shot by a San Jacinto County Sheriff's deputy at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in Houston, Texas. Brooks, who had been arrested the previous night on multiple felony charges, including aggravated family violence assault, was receiving medical treatment before being booked into the San Jacinto County Jail. While under the deputy's supervision in the hospital room, Brooks, handcuffed at the wrists and with leg restraints, requested the deputy to loosen his leg restraints. As the deputy attempted to adjust the restraints, Brooks reportedly grabbed the deputy's vest collar, leading to a physical altercation. During the struggle, the deputy discharged his firearm multiple times, striking Brooks. Despite immediate medical attention, Brooks succumbed to his injuries. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division and the Texas Rangers are conducting parallel investigations into the incident.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/02/25/deputy-accused-of-shooting-killing-inmate-during-fight-over-gun-at-kingwood-hospital/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ButDlAjJpdE

On February 24, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Houston Police Department officers spotted a vehicle with a stolen license plate near Richmond Avenue and Unity Drive. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver turned off the vehicle's lights and drove northbound on Hillcroft Avenue. Police escalated a chase at 80 miles per hour that lasted approximately two minutes when the driver lost control and struck a tree in the 1400 block of South Voss Road. The vehicle caught fire upon impact. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Houston Fire Department. The Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes and Internal Affairs Divisions are investigating the incident.

On February 24, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Garland Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the 100 block of West Wanda Drive in Garland, Texas. Upon arrival, officers were ambushed by 24-year-old Bernardo Mares, who fired upon them, injuring one officer. Mares fled the scene in a white pickup truck, leading officers to a second location where he again ambushed and fired at them. He then retreated to a relative's home on West Wanda Drive. As officers worked to evacuate the occupants, Mares emerged, pointing an object at them in a "shooter's stance." Officers discharged their firearms, fatally wounding Mares. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/garland-police-officer-shot-overnight-stable-at-hospital/3776488/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pclKZ3Kv0A

On February 24, 2025, at approximately 11:36 a.m., Boulder Police Department received a welfare check request for 20-year-old Joshua Provenza, who was reportedly armed and threatening to harm himself and others. Around 1:38 p.m., University of Colorado Boulder Police were alerted to a man on campus who dropped a firearm from his clothing, then fled the area. Authorities connected the two incidents and identified Provenza, who had an active domestic violence protection order and was allegedly seeking a former romantic partner. At approximately 3:00 p.m., officers located Provenza's vehicle on 40th Street near Table Mesa Drive. Despite negotiations during a four-hour standoff, Provenza died by suicide at around 7:15 p.m. The incident prompted temporary shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents and the university community.

https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/boulder/large-police-presence-reported-near-folsom-field-at-cu-boulder-officers-tell-students-to-shelter-in-place

On February 24, 2025, a 26-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her cell at the Columbia County Prison in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Despite immediate medical attention, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The woman's identity and the cause of death have not been released. Her mother is seeking accountability for her daughter's death.

https://www.pressenterpriseonline.com/daily/022625/page/1/story/inmate-found-unresponsive-dies

On 02/24/2025, 23-year-old Eric Jackson was found unresponsive in his cellblock at the Harris County Jail in Houston, Texas. He experienced a medical emergency and was pronounced dead shortly after in the jail's clinic. Jackson had pleaded guilty to a felony charge of aggravated assault of a family member and was awaiting transfer to a state drug treatment facility at the time of his death. Authorities reported no significant injuries observed on Jackson, and both the sheriff's office and medical examiner are investigating the cause of death. This incident marks the fourth in-custody death at the Harris County Jail in 2025, amid ongoing issues of overcrowding and staffing shortages.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2025/02/26/514801/23-year-old-harris-county-jail-inmate-dies-awaiting-drug-treatment-facility-transfer/

On 02/23/2025 at Pennsylvania Hospital (3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), an unidentified male gunman who entered the facility and brandished a weapon was engaged by responding law enforcement. In the ensuing confrontation, the gunman was fatally shot—resulting in his death alongside that of Officer Christopher Reese. The incident is currently under investigation.

https://www.counton2.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-hospital-official-says-gunman-killed-after-shots-were-fired-at-a-pennsylvania-hospital/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/pennsylvania-police-officer-killed-hospital-183124443.html
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27335-police-officer-christopher-reese
 

On February 23, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Kansas City, Kansas, police officers responded to reports of an armed disturbance in the 700 block of Nebraska Avenue. Surveillance footage showed 33-year-old Brian Hilt attempting to damage property to enter an apartment building while armed with a firearm. A fire alarm was activated around 5:00 a.m., prompting the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department to respond. Upon observing the property damage, they contacted police. Two KCKPD officers encountered Hilt in a hallway and fired at him. Hilt was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

On February 23, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM, Sioux City Police Department officers responded to a report of a man, later identified as 30-year-old Vicente Manzo Hernandez, allegedly with a handgun in the 1000 block of West 5th Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered Hernandez, and during the confrontation, an officer opened fire, striking him. Hernandez was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

On February 23, 2025, at approximately 10:30 PM, Anderson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a disturbance call on King Street in Anderson, South Carolina. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 55-year-old Lawrence Thomas Devilbiss, who was reportedly armed. During the confrontation, at least one deputy discharged their firearm, striking Devilbiss. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is conducting an inquiry into the incident.

On February 23, 2025, Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Upon arrival, they encountered Benjamin Raymond, an Aryan Brotherhood member and convicted federal felon, in the driveway. Raymond became combative, and when officers attempted to arrest him, he tried to flee. A physical struggle ensued, during which officers wrestled with Raymond, who was armed with a handgun. During the altercation, officers discharged their firearms, fatally wounding Raymond. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

https://abqraw.com/post/violent-aryan-brotherhood-member-identified-as-person-killed-in-police-shootout/

On February 23, 2025, California Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a reckless driver in Bell Gardens. The driver did not stop, and CHP escalated a pursuit. Police alleged that they called off the chase at some point, but the driver continued driving recklessly and later crashed, resulting in a fatality. Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the driver.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/canceled-pursuit-reckless-driver-l-150222698.html

On February 23, 2025, California Highway Patrol officers initiated a pursuit of a suspect in Commerce, California. The chase culminated at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Rosemead Boulevard, where the suspect's vehicle collided with another car. A bystander in the second vehicle was killed as a result of the crash. Authorities have not released the identities of the suspect or the victim. The incident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2025/02/23/bystander-killed-in-crash-in-commerce-after-chp-pursuit/

On February 22, 2025, in Henderson, North Carolina, a Vance County sheriff's deputy shot and killed Johnny Mayfield during a traffic stop shortly before noon near West Young Avenue and Hargrove Street. Mayfield shot was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Vance County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the shooting but has not released detailed information about the circumstances.

According to ABC11, the deceased has been identified by his girlfriend, Mae Bullock, as Johnny Mayfield. Mae, who is seven months pregnant with their son, recounted that they were en route to WakeMed Hospital due to her pregnancy pains when they were pulled over on Highway 1 in Vance County. During the stop, officers discovered that Johnny had active warrants. Mae stated that Johnny fled on foot, then returned to the vehicle and drove off, leaving her behind. The pursuit continued back to Henderson, where Johnny exited the car and was subsequently shot by deputies. Mae emphasized that Johnny was unarmed during the incident.

Neighbors in the area expressed concern over the use of lethal force, questioning the necessity of the shooting given that Johnny was reportedly unarmed. Mae acknowledged Johnny's past legal issues but did not understand why the situation escalated to a fatal shooting. Court records indicate that Johnny had missed court dates in Johnston and Person Counties, which may have led to the issuance of the warrants.

https://abc11.com/post/man-dies-injuries-shooting-involving-vance-county-sheriffs-deputy/15946145/
https://www.wral.com/vance-county-sheriffs-deputy-involved-shooting/17412781/
https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina/vance-county-shooting/15946145/

On 02/22/2025, officers from the Power County Sheriff's Office initiated a high-speed pursuit in American Falls, Idaho, after receiving reports of an erratic driver. Police continued the high-speed chase on a rural roadway until the driver crashed and died.

https://idahonews.com/news/local/driver-found-dead-after-police-pursuit-in-power-county-idaho