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Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/23/2025

Location : Interstate 69

City : Pendleton

County : Madison

State : Indiana

Agency : Pendleton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/23/2025, Pendleton police fatally shot an unidentified male on Interstate 69 after he produced a knife. Officer identities remain undisclosed as the investigation continues.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox59.com/news/indynews/video-shows-pendleton-police-shoot-kill-man-holding-knife-on-i-69/
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2025/02/23/pendleton-police-shoot-kill-man-holding-knife-on-i-69
https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana/pendleton-police-shoot-kill-man-holding-knife-on-i-69

John McCoy III

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/23/2025

Location : 3501 Market Street

City : Philadelphia

County : Philadelphia

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Virginia Beach Police Department

Officer(s) : Christopher Reese

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/23/2025

Location : Not Provided

City : Virginia Beach

County : Virginia Beach

State : Virginia

Agency : Virginia Beach Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Applicable

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in police shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/23/2025 in Virginia Beach, an unidentified man involved in a shootout with Virginia Beach police officers was fatally shot. The man shot and killed and was killed during the shootout.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yahoo.com/news/two-virginia-beach-police-officers-213224843.html |
https://www.counton2.com/news/virginia-beach-police-officers-dead/ |
https://www.wtkr.com/news/virginia-beach-police-officers-killed/

Johnny Mayfield

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/22/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Henderson

County : Vance

State : North Carolina

Agency : Vance County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/22/2025

Location : Unknown

City : American Falls

County : Power

State : Idaho

Agency : Power County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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

Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/22/2025

Location : 1701 Innovation Drive

City : York

County : York

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : West York Borough Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Andrew Duarte (deceased); other officers

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during hostage situation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/22/2025, 49-year-old Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz entered the Intensive Care Unit of UPMC Memorial Hospital at 1701 Innovation Dr., York, Pennsylvania, armed with a handgun and carrying zip ties. He took several staff members hostage, binding one female staff member's hands. Upon arrival, officers from the West York Borough Police Department engaged Archangel-Ortiz. During the confrontation, Archangel-Ortiz shot and killed Officer Andrew Duarte and wounded two other officers. Three hospital staff members—a doctor, a nurse, and a custodian—were also injured by gunfire. Officers subsequently shot and killed Archangel-Ortiz. York County District Attorney Tim Barker stated that Archangel-Ortiz had prior contact with the ICU earlier in the week for a medical purpose involving another individual, indicating the attack was targeted. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/shooting-incident-upmc-memorial-hospital-york-pennsylvania/4116246/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/multiple-injuries-reported-shooting-pennsylvania-hospital-law-enforcement/story?id=119079367
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/22/police-threat-york-pa-hospital/79614809007/
https://wjactv.com/news/nation-world/police-investigating-threat-at-york-hospital-threat-neutralized-officials-say-upmc-memorial-hospital-pennsylvania-pa#

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/21/2025

Location : Portage Street

City : Moran Township

County : Mackinac

State : Michigan

Agency : Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/21/2025, Michigan State Police troopers from the St. Ignace Post responded to a welfare check at a residence on Portage Street in Moran Township. When police arrived and made contact, the individual set the house on fire using an accelerant and then shot himself. The incident is being investigated by the Michigan State Police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/02/22/michigan-state-police-investigate-arson-suicide-st-ignace/
https://keweenawreport.com/2025/02/22/police-investigate-arson-suicide-in-the-eastern-u-p/
https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/msp-investigating-suspected-suicide-and-arson-in-moran-twp

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/21/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Newton

County : Newton

State : Texas

Agency : Newton County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/21/2025, Newton County Sheriff's deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant on a man in Newton, Texas. The man ran and hid inside a pickup truck's toolbox. When officers located him, he emerged and aimed a firearm at deputies. Deputies opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kfdm.com/news/local/breaking-officer-involved-shooting-in-newton-county-no-deputies-hurt
https://www.fox4beaumont.com/news/breaking-officer-involved-shooting-in-newton-county-no-deputies-hurt

Name Not Disclosed

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/21/2025

Location : 200 block of McKinley Avenue

City : Piqua

County : Miami

State : Ohio

Agency : Piqua Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/21/2025, Piqua Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence report at a residence in the 200 block of McKinley Avenue in Piqua, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 44-year-old white male inside the home. During the interaction, an officer shot and killed the man. The officer who fired the shots was not injured. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Miami County Coroner have been requested to investigate the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whio.com/news/local/large-police-presence-reported-piqua-neighborhood/MPZIDAGKFFBNNJ64ELJ3QDTQNE/
https://miamivalleytoday.com/suspect-dead-in-piqua-police-officer-involved-shooting-early-friday-evening/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/1-dead-officer-involved-shooting-231200076.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/21/2025

Location : 4300 block of Credit Union Drive

City : Anchorage

County : Anchorage

State : Alaska

Agency : Anchorage Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during hostage situation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/21/2025, at approximately 5:07 AM, Anchorage Police Department officers responded to a report of a barricaded individual in a hotel room on the 4300 block of Credit Union Drive in Anchorage, Alaska. The individual allegedly fired at officers during the standoff. SWAT team members eventually entered the room and fatally shot the man.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2025/02/21/person-pronounced-dead-in-midtown-standoff-after-firing-at-officers-anchorage-police-say/
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/02/21/barricaded-person-triggers-swat-response-midtown-lot/
https://www.anchoragepolice.com/news/swat-response-4300-block-credit-union-dr

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/20/2025

Location : Interstate 75 near mile marker 103

City : Cordele

County : Crisp

State : Georgia

Agency : Houston County Sheriff's Office; Crisp County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/20/2025, the Houston County Sheriff's Office escalated a high-speed chase involving a stolen Range Rover taken from LaGuardia Airport in New York. Police continued the chase on southbound Interstate 75 into Crisp County, and near mile marker 103, the Range Rover crashed into a tractor-trailer, killing the passenger. The Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/high-speed-chase-ends-with-three-dead-after-on-i-75-in-crisp-county-local-news-traffic-safety-georgia-state-patrol-police-chase-tractor-trailer

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/20/2025

Location : Interstate 75 near mile marker 103

City : Cordele

County : Crisp

State : Georgia

Agency : Houston County Sheriff's Office; Crisp County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/20/2025, the Houston County Sheriff's Office escalated a high-speed chase involving a stolen Range Rover taken from LaGuardia Airport in New York. Police continued the chase on southbound Interstate 75 into Crisp County, and near mile marker 103, the Range Rover crashed into a tractor-trailer, killing the passenger. The Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/high-speed-chase-ends-with-three-dead-after-on-i-75-in-crisp-county-local-news-traffic-safety-georgia-state-patrol-police-chase-tractor-trailer

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/20/2025

Location : Interstate 75 near mile marker 103

City : Cordele

County : Crisp

State : Georgia

Agency : Houston County Sheriff's Office; Crisp County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/20/2025, the Houston County Sheriff's Office escalated a high-speed chase involving a stolen Range Rover taken from LaGuardia Airport in New York. Police continued the chase on southbound Interstate 75 into Crisp County, and near mile marker 103, the Range Rover crashed into a tractor-trailer, killing the driver. The Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/high-speed-chase-ends-with-three-dead-after-on-i-75-in-crisp-county-local-news-traffic-safety-georgia-state-patrol-police-chase-tractor-trailer

Allan Dale Warner Jr.

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/20/2025

Location : Highway 97 near Dollar General

City : Madras

County : Jefferson

State : Oregon

Agency : Madras Police Department; Oregon State Police; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during street fight

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/20/2025, at approximately 5:27 PM, officers from the Madras Police Department, Oregon State Police, and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to multiple reports of a fight in progress on Highway 97 in the southern part of Madras, Oregon. Upon arrival, law enforcement encountered 26-year-old Allan Dale Warner Jr. Initial reports indicate that Warner was involved in a confrontation with officers, during which he was fatally shot. Eyewitness video suggests that Warner may have picked up an object resembling a non-lethal shotgun dropped by an officer during the encounter. However, it remains unclear whether Warner was armed at the time he was shot. The Central Oregon Major Incident Team, led by the Bend Police Department, is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktvz.com/news/madras/2025/02/20/jefferson-county-da-releases-name-initial-details-of-deadly-madras-officer-involved-shooting/
https://nbc16.com/news/local/man-dies-after-police-shooting-along-hwy-97-in-madras-oregon-jefferson-county-sheriffs-deputies-state-police-fight-suspect-shot-use-force
https://twitter.com/1032shotsfired/status/1893185162998935602

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/20/2025

Location : 20400 block of East 160th Avenue

City : Brighton

County : Adams

State : Colorado

Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office; Brighton Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/20/2025, at approximately 8:00 AM, deputies from the Adams County Sheriff's Office and Brighton Police Department attempted to serve a search warrant at a residence in the 20400 block of East 160th Avenue in Brighton, Colorado. A woman inside the home refused to cooperate and claimed to have hostages. Negotiations took place, and other occupants were released. Around 11:30 AM, as SWAT officers moved to enter, she fired at them, injuring three deputies. Deputies opened fire, and as they pulled back, they heard a gunshot from inside. She was later found dead from a gunshot wound near a fire that had started on the property. The 17th Judicial Critical Response Team is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denverpost.com/2025/02/20/adams-county-brighton-shooting-sheriff-deputy-injury/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/brighton-shelter-in-place/73-88db1659-793d-4f8c-986a-5f5a750c9218
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-deputies-police-standoff-brighton-east-160th/

Rafael Lopez

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/19/2025

Location : 1303 S. Cannon Boulevard

City : Kannapolis

County : Cabarrus

State : North Carolina

Agency : Kannapolis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., 45-year-old Maria Julian-Pichardo and her 19-year-old daughter, Yamilaine Sosa-Julian, were fatally shot by Maria's husband, 51-year-old Rafael Lopez, in the parking lot of the Cabarrus County Department of Social Services located at 1303 S. Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, North Carolina. The incident stemmed from a domestic violence situation reported on February 1, 2025, at their residence in Harrisburg, where firearms were previously removed, and Lopez was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault on February 6. He was released on a $5,000 bail and served with a temporary protective order on February 14. Following the shooting, Lopez fled the scene, leading law enforcement on a pursuit into Rowan County. The chase concluded on Lower Palmer Road in Rockwell, where Lopez died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Kannapolis Police Department and the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/deadly-shooting-investigation-kannapolis-north-carolina/275-11104eb9-f37c-4374-ba67-507996306cec
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/2-shot-killed-outside-cabarrus-county-dss/3SLHSU6R7JBOJDFRV7OJQQZHPM/
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/crime/2025/02/19/kannapolis-police-investigate-murder-suicide

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/19/2025

Location : South Phoenix

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Phoenix police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver did not stop. Officers escalated a chase through South Phoenix. When the vehicle finally stopped, the man exited and held a firearm. Officers opened fire, killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVEs-s5H5no
https://www.kold.com/2025/02/19/suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-after-running-traffic-stop-south-phoenix/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/19/2025

Location : 9200 block of Sawgrass Drive

City : Miami Township

County : Montgomery

State : Ohio

Agency : Miami Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 2:05 p.m., Miami Township Police officers responded to a disturbance in the 9200 block of Sawgrass Drive, near PipeStone Golf Club. During the incident, at least one officer was involved in a shooting, resulting in the death of the suspect. One officer sustained non-serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has been requested to investigate the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whio.com/news/local/shots-fired-call-leads-large-police-response-near-local-golf-course/IPNBDKBY2NEVJMQZCSCSGPNNAA/

Jayden Stephenson

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/19/2025

Location : 9200 block of Sawgrass Drive

City : Miami Township

County : Montgomery

State : Ohio

Agency : Miami Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/19/2025, at approximately 2:05 p.m., Miami Township Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 9200 block of Sawgrass Drive, near PipeStone Golf Club. Family members reported that 21-year-old Jayden Stephenson was threatening them with a knife. Upon arrival, officers found the family outside and Stephenson inside, still with the knife. Officers fired a Taser and a beanbag shotgun in an attempt to disarm him. Stephenson allegedly advanced toward the officers. An offi er shot and killed him. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the fatal shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/1-dead-another-injured-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-miami-twp/V7DCNIU6SJCMTOED3MUMU456VE/
https://www.whio.com/news/local/21-year-old-killed-police-involved-shooting-near-montgomery-county-golf-course-identified/IBKJTY6X2VDT5JHUP3SUWNEL2M/
https://www.wdtn.com/as-seen-on-2-news/miami-township-sawgrass-drive-shooting-feb-20/

Eric Snyder

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/19/2025

Location : 668 Oglethorpe Street

City : Macon

County : Bibb

State : Georgia

Agency : Bibb County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/19/2025, 60-year-old Eric Snyder collapsed inside his cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, located at 668 Oglethorpe Street in Macon, Georgia. He was pronounced dead that afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported the incident, and Coroner Leon Jones confirmed Snyder's death. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/macon/inmate-dead-at-bibb-county-law-enforcement-center/93-f07cf777-24cf-4707-b2a3-afe22e842ef8
https://www.41nbc.com/deputies-inmate-dies-collapsing-inside-bibb-county-jail/
https://wgxa.tv/news/local/bibb-county-coroner-confirms-inmate-death

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Natoma Drive near Willow Pass Road

City : Concord

County : Contra Costa

State : California

Agency : Concord Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police while stabbing a family member

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025, just before 2:00 AM, Concord police officers responded to a residence on Natoma Drive near Willow Pass Road following a 911 call reporting a stabbing in progress. Upon arrival, officers found a man actively stabbing a family member. Officers opened fire, killing the assailant. The stabbing victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive. The incident is under investigation by the Concord Police Department and the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7news.com/post/officers-shoot-kill-man-stabbing-family-member-concord-police-say/15927311/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : 3300 block of Georgia Avenue NW

City : Washington

County : District of Columbia

State : District of Columbia

Agency : Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after attacking officers with a knife

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025, at approximately 6:10 PM, a man crashed his vehicle into a police cruiser in the 3300 block of Georgia Avenue NW. He then exited his car, allegedly with a knife, reached into the officer’s cruiser, and reportedly demanded the officer’s service weapon. The officer retreated and issued verbal commands. The man continued attacking, and police opened fire, striking him. Despite being shot, the man attempted to carjack another vehicle before officers opened fire again and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/dc-police-officer-fires-gun-toward-shooting-suspects-northwest/65-beeeff46-565c-4ed3-8a86-38c38bea1667

Jeffrey T. Lapping

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Sangamon County Jail

City : Springfield

County : Sangamon

State : Illinois

Agency : Sangamon County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025, at approximately 8:29 AM, a 55-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Sangamon County Jail. The man was pronounced dead in the cell. The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation. An autopsy is scheduled.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://newschannel20.com/news/local/inmate-found-dead-in-sangamon-county-jail-investigation-underway

Cora Cartrette

Age :48

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Highway 17

City : Leland

County : Brunswick

State : North Carolina

Agency : Brunswick County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Nathan Kye

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025, a fatal accident occurred on Highway 17 in Leland, North Carolina, involving a Brunswick County Sheriff's deputy. The crash resulted in the death of one individual. The North Carolina Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wwaytv3.com/partial-road-closure-from-accident-in-brunswick-county/

Surafel Zerihun

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : 3500 block of Georgia Avenue NW

City : Washington

County : Washington

State : District of Columbia

Agency : Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Names Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during "shots fired" call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 18, 2025, at approximately 6:10 p.m., 29-year-old Surafel Zerihun was fatally shot by officers from the Metropolitan Police Department in the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. The incident began when Zerihun allegedly crashed his vehicle into a police cruiser, then exited and, armed with a knife, attempted to seize the officer's service weapon. After being shot once, Zerihun reportedly entered another police vehicle, then attempted to carjack a woman's car at knifepoint. Officers opened fire on the man, resulting in his death. The Metropolitan Police Department's Internal Affairs Division is conducting the investigation, with an independent review by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/dc-police-officer-fires-gun-toward-shooting-suspects-northwest/65-beeeff46-565c-4ed3-8a86-38c38bea1667
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/one-dead-after-two-unrelated-police-involved-shootings-in-northwest-dc/3847756/
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/witnesses-question-use-force-deadly-dc-police-shooting

Kupa’a Ke’a

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Native Pacific Islander

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Renown Regional Medical Center parking lot

City : Reno

County : Washoe

State : Nevada

Agency : Reno Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Reno Police officers located Reno Kupa’a Ke’a, 31, in the parking lot of Renown Regional Medical Center. Ke’a was wanted for multiple felony warrants, including robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. As officers attempted to arrest him, he produced a firearm. Officers shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/18/suspect-shot-by-reno-police-in-renowns-parking-lot-dies-from-injuries/79109572007/

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/18/suspect-shot-by-reno-police-in-renowns-parking-lot-dies-from-injuries/79109572007/

Emil Williams

Age :79

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : 111th Precinct Station House, 4506 215th Street

City : Bayside

County : Queens

State : New York

Agency : New York Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Emil Williams, 79, exited his vehicle and approached the 111th Precinct Station House in Bayside, Queens. He produced a firearm and pointed it at an officer. Four officers opened fire and killed him. A loaded Cobra .38 Special firearm was recovered at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.amny.com/new-york/queens/queens-police-shooting-senior-man-02182025/
https://nypost.com/2025/02/18/us-news/gun-wielding-man-79-shot-dead-by-cops-outside-nyc-police-precinct/
https://nypost.com/2025/02/19/us-news/long-island-man-killed-by-cops-after-pointing-gun-at-officer-is-identified-as-emil-williams-stunned-wife-told-the-post-shes-not-holding-up/
https://www.amny.com/new-york/queens/queens-police-shooting-senior-man-02182025/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : 1900 block of Natoma Drive

City : Concord

County : Contra Costa

State : California

Agency : Concord Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 18, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Concord Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing in progress on the 1900 block of Natoma Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a man actively stabbing a family member. Officers shot and killed him. The stabbing victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktvu.com/news/concord-police-shoot-son-after-family-altercation-stabbing
https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/police-shoot-concord-man-found-stabbing-20173759.php

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : 100 Main Street

City : Harlem

County : Richmond

State : Georgia

Agency : Richmond County Sheriff's Office; Harlem Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Jason Collins; Officer Mark Johnson

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025, in Harlem, Georgia, Officers Jason Collins and Mark Johnson of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Harlem PD shot and killed a man during a police chase initiated for warrants.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrdw.com/2025/02/18/what-we-know-about-wanted-man-who-died-police-chase/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/wanted-man-dies-police-chase-harlem-ga-213224843.html
https://www.wsav.com/wanted-man-dies-police-chase-harlem-ga-2025/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/18/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Aberdeen

County : Grays Harbor

State : Washington

Agency : Aberdeen Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/18/2025 in Aberdeen, Washington, an individual—whose identity remains undisclosed—died from a self‐inflicted gunshot during a confrontation with law enforcement. According to multiple reports, amid a volatile incident in which two other individuals sustained injuries, the individual under intense police pressure took his own life.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://komonews.com/news/local/shooting-in-aberdeen-injures-two-people-suspect-dies-from-self-inflicted-gunshot
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/aberdeen-shooting-suicide-under-police-duress/
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article/suicide-under-police-duress-in-aberdeen/

Marcus Leonard Smith

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Summit Lake area

City : Akron

County : Summit

State : Ohio

Agency : Akron Police Department (APD)

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during theft investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 2/17/2025, a man was shot and killed in a shootout with Akron Police Department during a theft investigation. The Akron Police Department is handling the internal investigation unless another agency is called in. The individual has been confirmed dead following the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://signalakron.org/akron-police-involved-in-summit-lake-area-shooting/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/suspect-hospitalized-exchanging-gunfire-akron-165045094.html
https://www.akronohio.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/citizens_police_oversight_board.php

Earl Scofield

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Oneida County Correctional Facility

City : Utica

County : Oneida

State : New York

Agency : Oneida County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, at approximately 3:00 AM, correctional officers at the Oneida County Correctional Facility discovered Earl Scofield, 51, unresponsive in his cell. Scofield was transported to Wynn Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is investigating. An autopsy will be conducted by the county medical examiner's office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cnycentral.com/news/local/inmate-dies-oneida-county-correctional-facility-identified-unresponsive-eric-scofield-medical-utica-onondaga-medical-examiner-investigation

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Near San Jacinto

City : San Jacinto

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after throwing rocks at cars

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of a man throwing rocks at oncoming cars near San Jacinto. The man continued to approach. Officers opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://apnews.com/article/california-police-officer-shooting-c5d2e0dfd2dc0c458f99d106358e25fb

Gordon Carmichael

Age :15

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Columbia

City : Unknown

County : Columbia

State : Georgia

Agency : Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, at approximately 4:30 AM, Columbia County Sheriff's deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 15-year-old Gordon Carmichael, who did not stop. Officers escalated a chase until he lost control of the vehicle, crashed, and died. He was pronounced dead at the crash site. The incident is under internal self-investigation by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/15-year-old-greenbrier-student-killed-in-early-morning-crash

Daniel Long

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Near State Route 104 and U.S. Route 35

City : Chillicothe

County : Ross

State : Ohio

Agency : Ross County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed Cause

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during burglary call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, shortly before 5:00 PM, the Ross County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported burglary on Pleasant Valley Road near Chillicothe. Deputies encountered a man near State Route 104 and U.S. Route 35. He allegedly had a firearm. Officers opened fire and killed him. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sciotopost.com/breaking-shots-fired-in-ross-county-law-enforcement-responds-to-shooting/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : 7000 block of 128th Street East

City : Puyallup

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Pierce County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 10:48 p.m., a Pierce County deputy observed a Tesla traveling eastbound on 128th Street East in Puyallup at speeds exceeding 100 mph. The deputy initiated a pursuit without activating lights and sirens but soon lost sight of the vehicle. Shortly thereafter, the deputy discovered the Tesla had veered off the road, crashed through a fence, struck three large trees, and caught fire in the backyard of a residence in the 7000 block of 128th Street East. The deputy attempted to rescue the 45-year-old male driver by breaking the driver's side window but was forced to retreat due to the intensifying flames. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No other individuals were injured, and the fire was contained to the vehicle.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-fence-going-over-100-mph-pierce-county/281-6be0ad1f-8e8f-4204-8b20-854f6b310c67
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/driver-dead-after-tesla-crashes-through-fence-hitting-trees-catching-fire-pierce-county/2FXMF7DRJBDULPVW4PNOKL5ZOA/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgyJSVMdUis

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Surf Apartments, 1080 US Highway 101

City : Crescent City

County : Del Norte

State : California

Agency : Crescent City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Crescent City Police Department officers, with assistance from the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office, responded to a disturbance at the Surf Apartments located at 1080 US Highway 101. During the confrontation, an officer shot and killed him under undisclosed circumstances. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kymkemp.com/2025/02/17/officer-involved-shooting-in-crescent-city-leaves-one-dead/
https://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/man-fatally-shot-by-officer-in-crescent-city-investigation-underway

Justin M. Barbour

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Harris Teeter parking lot, 545 Radford Lane

City : Crozet

County : Albemarle

State : Virginia

Agency : Albemarle County Police Department

Officer(s) : Unidentified off-duty federal officer

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by off-duty officer during active shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Justin M. Barbour, 28, began shooting in the parking lot of the Harris Teeter grocery store at 545 Radford Lane in Crozet, Virginia. Barbour fatally shot 43-year-old Peter L. Martin as he exited the store and 68-year-old Diane G. Spangler while she was in her vehicle. An unidentified off-duty federal officer, exiting the store, shot and killed him approximately 20 seconds after the shooting began. Authorities recovered multiple firearms, including an AR-15 rifle, from Barbour and his vehicle. The motive remains under investigation, but initial findings suggest a random act of violence.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.facebook.com/AlbemarleCoVAPolice/posts/pfbid034u94VRos89Eh79eBJ9yGceZS7QvFBb49DxN3e7wgxEGYP3bHJ2CYwS2BdXU7W3Kol
https://www.wric.com/news/crime/grocery-store-shooting-in-crozet-2-dead-and-1-injured/
https://www.29news.com/2025/02/17/albemarle-police-say-suspected-gunman-harris-teeter-shooting-is-dead/
https://www.29news.com/2025/02/18/watch-albemarle-police-speak-harris-teeter-shooting-that-left-three-dead/
https://www.cbs19news.com/news/police-breakdown-the-timeline-of-a-deadly-shooting-in-harris-teeter-parking-lot/article_21e54254-ee64-11ef-8348-2fdd33901822.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : Esperanza Street

City : Alice

County : Jim Wells

State : Texas

Agency : Alice Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during aarmed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Alice Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls from the Esperanza Street area. Upon arrival, officers attempted to communicate with a male resident. The man opened his curtains and pointed a 30-30 rifle at the officers. An officer opened fire, striking the man who later died at Alice Christus Spohn Hospital. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/jim-wells-county/alice/texas-rangers-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-alice
https://www.alicetx.com/2025/02/18/officer-involved-shooting-under-an-investigation-process/

Jennifer Nicole McFay

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2025

Location : 700 10th Street

City : Columbus

County : Muscogee

State : Georgia

Agency : Muscogee County Sheriff's Office; Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2025, 41-year-old Jennifer Nicole McFay was found unresponsive in her single-occupancy cell at the Muscogee County Jail, located at 700 10th Street, Columbus, Georgia. She was pronounced dead at 7:25 a.m. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has initiated an investigation into her death. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan reported no immediate signs of foul play.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article300738039.html
https://www.wtvm.com/2025/02/20/investigation-underway-after-woman-found-dead-county-jail/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/coroner-confirms-death-muscogee-co-154405710.html