Death by Cop 2021-2025
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
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.
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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.
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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

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.
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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/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/16/2025
Location : Senator Highway
City : Prescott
County : Yavapai
State : Arizona
Agency : Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during shots fired call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/16/2025, just after 2:00 PM, Yavapai County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of shots fired on Senator Highway southwest of Prescott. Police shot and killed a man. No details are available so far.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-shot-killed-deputies-near-prescott

Name Not Disclosed
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/16/2025
Location : 400 block of North 3rd Avenue
City : Barstow
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : Barstow Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Barstow Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex. A neighboring resident reported bullets penetrating their apartment. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect’s door open and entered for a safety check. They encountered the suspect in a bedroom holding a handgun. Officers issued multiple commands for him to drop the weapon, but he did not comply. A Taser was deployed, causing him to drop the weapon. He was taken into custody and showed no visible injuries but became unresponsive shortly after. He was transported to a local hospital, where he went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at 1:40 p.m.
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Jaylon Robinson
Age :18
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/16/2025
Location : Lakeland Drive and Treetops Boulevard
City : Flowood
County : Rankin
State : Mississippi
Agency : Flowood Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 16, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police responded to an incident near Applebee’s on Lakeland Drive in Flowood, Mississippi. Upon arrival, police encountered a man. During the encounter, the officer was shot, and police opened fire, killing the man.
Authorities have not disclosed what led up to the gunfire, why the officer approached the man, or if the man was armed. The officer’s current condition has not been detailed. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wlbt.com/2025/02/16/officer-shot-suspect-killed-near-applebees-lakeland-drive/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/15/2025
Location : Near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Alabama 70
City : Calera
County : Shelby
State : Alabama
Agency : Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed in crash during police pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 15, 2025, a male driver was killed in a fiery crash following a police pursuit in Calera, Alabama. The incident began when Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) troopers attempted to stop the driver for a traffic violation near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Alabama 70. The driver did not stop, and officers escalated a chase during which, the driver lost control of the vehicle, struck a utility pole, and the car caught fire. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division.
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Derrick Wardle
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/15/2025
Location : Near Fillmore Street and Union Boulevard
City : Colorado Springs
County : El Paso
State : Colorado
Agency : Colorado Springs Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 15, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to an incident near Fillmore Street and Union Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Upon arrival, they encountered an armed male individual. During the confrontation, at least one officer opened fire, fatally wounding the individual. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox21news.com/news/crime/cspd-officer-involved-shooting-near-fillmore-and-union/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/14/2025
Location : Estrella Jail
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Overdose
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/14/2025, just before 1:00 AM, four inmates at Estrella Jail in Phoenix received medical care for suspected overdoses. One of the inmates was pronounced dead in the cell. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation. An autopsy is scheduled. Investigators believe the drugs, suspected to be fentanyl, were smuggled into the jail concealed in body cavities.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/1-inmate-dead-after-dozen-overdoses-maricopa-county-jail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOHpDjwjN5o

Name Not Disclosed
Age :48
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/14/2025
Location : Henry County Jail
City : McDonough
County : Henry
State : Georgia
Agency : Henry County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/14/2025, during a routine safety check, a 48-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her cell at the Henry County Jail in McDonough, Georgia. She was pronounced dead. The woman had been incarcerated since 02/12/2025 for failure to appear on a disorderly conduct charge.
SOURCE LINKS :

Michael Gaffney
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/14/2025
Location : Bayshore Boulevard near Michigan Boulevard
City : Dunedin
County : Pinellas
State : Florida
Agency : Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/14/2025, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies were conducting speed enforcement near Bayshore Boulevard and Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin, Florida. Deputies attempted to pull over a red Kawasaki motorcycle driven by 41-year-old Michael Gaffney for speeding in the southbound lanes. Gaffney accelerated away while approximately three minutes later, multiple 911 calls reported a motorcycle crash near 1427 Bayshore Boulevard. Investigators determined that Gaffney lost control of his motorcycle while fleeing and collided with a guy wire attached to a utility pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox13news.com/news/motorcyclist-killed-crash-investigation-underway-dunedin

Lamar T. Jenkins
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/14/2025
Location : Eufaula Avenue
City : Eufaula
County : Barbour
State : Alabama
Agency : Eufaula Police Department, Barbour County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed during police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 14, 2025, at approximately 4:19 a.m., Eufaula Police Department officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Lamar T. Jenkins. Jenkins failed to stop, leading to a pursuit that continued onto Eufaula Avenue. The Barbour County Sheriff's Office took over the pursuit. Jenkins was traveling at an estimated speed of 130 mph when his 2006 Ford Fusion left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and burst into flames. Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtvy.com/2025/02/14/man-dies-eufaula-police-chase/
https://www.facebook.com/EufaulaPolice/photos/press-release-14-feb-2025on-14-feb-2025-at-approximately-0419-epd-attempted-to-m/1015705613936307/
https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/barbour-county/valentines-day-crash-kills-eufaula-man/

Daniel Jay Bonnet
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2025
Location : Near 8th Street and Sterling Avenue
City : Independence
County : Jackson
State : Missouri
Agency : Independence Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during a vehicle pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/13/2025, Independence police officers attempted to stop a vehicle near 8th Street and Sterling Avenue. The driver, later identified as 27-year-old Daniel Jay Bonnet, did not stop. Independence PD escalated a chase after Bonnet until he exited the vehicle. Police opened fire and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox4kc.com/news/some-details-released-in-independence-chase-that-led-to-police-shooting/

Enrique Gonzalez
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/13/2025
Location : Intersection of Buddy Rogers Avenue and Monty Hall Drive
City : Cathedral City
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Cathedral City Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/13/2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Cathedral City Police Department officers responded to a report of a suicidal individual in mental health crisis near the Napa Auto Parts store. While en route, 38-year-old Enrique Gonzalez contacted police, stating he was armed and had moved to a parking lot at the intersection of Buddy Rogers Avenue and Monty Hall Drive. Officers arrived and attempted to engage with Gonzalez, who then fatally shot himself.
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Derek Beach
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2025
Location : Whalen Street
City : Lincoln
County : Penobscot
State : Maine
Agency : Lincoln Police Department
Officer(s) : Sgt. Michael Winslow, Officer Kristofer Milner
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/13/2025, Lincoln Police Department officers responded to a report of a man threatening people with a knife on Whalen Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered 37-year-old Derek Beach, who allegedly moved toward them with a knife. Sgt. Michael Winslow and Officer Kristofer Milner opened fire, striking Beach.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/lincoln-maine-police-shooting-derek-beach-whalen-street/97-ce6ff40d-b932-4b6e-8985-d28a56e717c7
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/public-safety/2025/02/13/police-say-man-was-shot-and-killed-by-officers-in-lincoln-on-wednesday

Corey Ray Beale
Age :33
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2025
Location : Highway 32 near the intersection of Highways 32 and 301
City : Near Hortense
County : Brantley
State : Georgia
Agency : Blackshear Police Department, Pierce County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/13/2025, a Blackshear Police Department officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 33-year-old Corey Ray Beale. Beale did not stop. Police escalated a chase that entered Brantley County. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office and Georgia State Patrol joined the chase. A Georgia State Trooper performed a PIT maneuver on Beale's car, ending the pursuit along Highway 32 near the intersection of Highways 32 and 301. After the car came to a stop, Beale shot himself while inside the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/13/2025
Location : Grapevine Road
City : Martinsburg
County : Berkeley
State : West Virginia
Agency : Berkeley County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/13/2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., EMS responded to a breathing complaint involving a 65-year-old woman at a residence on Grapevine Road in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Upon arrival, EMS personnel were confronted by a man with a machete and a rifle. The woman indicated she was not experiencing a medical issue but feared harm from the man, who had threatened to shoot law enforcement upon their arrival. She was transported to Berkeley Medical Center. Berkeley County Sheriff's deputies and West Virginia State Police established a perimeter and, shortly after midnight, encountered the man armed with a rifle. Police stated he raised that weapon "in a threatening manner." Officers opened fire and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wvmetronews.com/2025/02/14/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-berkeley-county-2/
https://www.journal-news.net/journal-news/officer-involved-shooting-results-in-fatality/article_799e54d0-512a-586f-9797-4bdd027660f9.html

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/13/2025
Location : Near East Redwood Boulevard and North Chestnut Boulevard
City : Brandon
County : Minnehaha
State : South Dakota
Agency : Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office; Brandon Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 13, 2025, law enforcement officers from the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office and the Brandon Police Department responded to a report of a man threatening self-harm near East Redwood Boulevard and North Chestnut Boulevard in Brandon, South Dakota. Upon arrival, the man fired at least one shot at the officers. Police a standoff. During the standoff, the man fired additional shots. Officers did not return fire. After several hours of attempted negotiations, officers deployed gas into the residence. Subsequently, a robot was sent into the home, where the man was found unresponsive. He was presumed dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/1-presumed-dead-in-brandon-standoff/
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/13/man-presumed-dead-in-brandon-south-dakota-after-standoff-with-authorities/78527503007/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/13/2025
Location : Interstate 5 near the Skagit River Bridge
City : Burlington
County : Skagit
State : Washington
Agency : Washington State Patrol (WSP)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper attempted to stop a motorcyclist for speeding on Interstate 5 near Bow Hill. The rider, a 43-year-old male from Mount Vernon, failed to stop and exited the freeway at Bow Hill, then reentered I-5 southbound. The trooper discontinued the pursuit due to safety concerns. Later, the motorcyclist was spotted again in Mount Vernon, and another traffic stop was attempted. The rider fled, entering I-5 at College Way, traveling northbound in the southbound lanes. As the motorcyclist approached the Skagit River Bridge, he struck a part of the bridge, was ejected from the motorcycle, and was subsequently hit by an oncoming semi-truck. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The Skagit-Island Specialized Multi-Agency Response Team (SMART) is investigating the incident.
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Enrique Gonzalez
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/13/2025
Location : Buddy Rogers Avenue and Monty Hall Drive
City : Cathedral City
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Cathedral City Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 13, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Cathedral City Police Department officers received a report of a suicidal individual near the Napa Auto Parts store. While en route, 38-year-old local resident Enrique Gonzalez contacted the police, stating he was armed and had relocated to a parking lot at the intersection of Buddy Rogers Avenue and Monty Hall Drive. Upon arrival, officers attempted to engage with Gonzalez, who then fatally shot himself with a firearm concealed in his vehicle. Officers provided medical assistance, but Gonzalez was pronounced dead at the scene. The Riverside County Coroner's Office has taken over the case, and Gonzalez's family has been notified.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/13/2025
Location : 1500 block of Daffodil Street Court East
City : Sumner
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Sumner Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/13/2025, Sumner Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 1500 block of Daffodil Street Court East in Sumner, Washington. Upon arrival, officers safely escorted a woman from the residence before a man barricaded himself inside, armed with a firearm. SWAT was called to assist, and while attempting to communicate, officers heard a gunshot from within the home. After obtaining a warrant and entering, officers found the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Gerald Neal
Age :56
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 02/12/2025
Location : Intersection of South Rio Grande Avenue and Indiana Street
City : Orlando
County : Orange
State : Florida
Agency : Orlando Police Department
Officer(s) : Christopher Moullton
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Unhoused pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/12/2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Orlando Police Department officers initiated a pursuit of a man for having an "unreadable license plate." Police escalated the chase southbound on Rio Grande Avenue. At the intersection with Indiana Street, the pursued vehicle attempted a sharp left turn, lost control of his vehicle, and struck 56-year-old pedestrian Gerald Neal, a well-known local unhoused man, who was sitting on the sidewalk. The pursuing unmarked police vehicle also jumped the curb and again hit the stricken pedestrian a second time. Neal was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Family and friends described Neal as a familiar presence in the area, noting he frequented the location daily. The incident has raised questions about the Orlando Police Department's pursuit policies, which state that officers may engage in chases only when the pursued person is believed to have committed a forcible felony. The chase had been undertaken when police could not read a license plate and escalated the high-speed chase for unpermitted reasons. Additionally, unmarked cars are not allowed to chase someone unless no marked unit is available. Officer Moulton was placed on paid leave.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/family-friends-hold-memorial-pedestrian-killed-during-orlando-police-pursuit/5ZDR5CY775AOJGFYDH2IFFLBTI/
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/02/13/orlando-police-chase-led-to-a-pedestrians-death-but-cops-obscured-their-role/
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/detective-who-allegedly-killed-pedestrian-during-police-chase-over-an-unreadable-license-plate-placed-on-paid-leave/

Jeffrey Chapman
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/12/2025
Location : Reno VA Hospital
City : Reno
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : FBI, Reno Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/12/2025, an officer-involved shooting occurred at the Reno VA Hospital. The FBI and Reno Police Department are investigating. Officials have not disclosed details about the circumstances of the shooting, the individual killed, or whether the person was armed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.2news.com/news/local/fbi-investigating-deadly-shooting-at-reno-va-hospital-man-identified/article_35ea9b44-e948-11ef-b484-c3138a051bc0.html
https://www.kolotv.com/2025/02/12/police-presence-reno-va-hospital/