Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Michael Wolski

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/22/2021

Location : 4000 block South Moorland Road

City : New Berlin

County : Waukesha

State : Wisconsin

Agency : New Berlin Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Rick Helm

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 22, 2021, Michael Wolski reportedly called 911 on himself in an apparent attempt to attract police attention. Wolski allegedly told dispatchers he had seen someone with a long gun in a New Berlin parking lot. Officer Rick Helm, who was parked nearby, responded to the call. When Helm went to investigate, Wolski allegedly confronted the officer. During the confrontation, Officer Helm shot Wolski, who later died from his injuries about a month after the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/one-in-critical-condition-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-new-berlin/

Virgil Lee Taylor

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/21/2021

Location : Oak Road and 132nd Avenue

City : Hamilton

County : Allegan

State : Michigan

Agency : Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during breaking and entering call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/21/2021, around 3 p.m., a Michigan State Police trooper was dispatched to a mobile home park in Hamilton, Michigan, following reports of an in-progress breaking-and-entering incident. Upon arriving at the scene, the trooper encountered Virgil Lee Taylor in the front yard of a home. An altercation ensued, during which the trooper opened fire and killed Taylor. Details regarding the nature of the altercation have not been fully disclosed.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.woodtv.com/news/allegan-county/too-quick-expert-reviews-dashcam-of-deadly-msp-shooting/
https://wwmt.com/news/local/family-searches-for-answers-after-zeeland-man-shot-and-killed-by-trooper
https://www.woodtv.com/news/allegan-county/family-ids-man-killed-by-trooper-says-son-was-in-emotional-distress/
https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-state-police-identify-man-shot-by-trooper-near-hamilton
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/allegan/family-questions-msp-response-lack-of-body-cam-after-trooper-involved-shooting
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/virgil-lee-taylor-obituary?pid=199251754
https://woodradio.iheart.com/content/2021-07-20-experts-review-msp-dashcam-footage-of-deadly-shooting/
https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-state-police-trooper-shoots-and-kills-person-near-hamilton

Dario Dominguez

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/20/2021

Location : North 18th Street and Parallel Parkway

City : Kansas City

County : Wyandotte

State : Kansas

Agency : Kansas City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 20, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Kansas City, Missouri, police officers attempted to stop a Ford Expedition linked to an armed carjacking in Kansas City, Kansas. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Dario Dominguez, did not yield, leading officers on a pursuit into Kansas City, Kansas. The chase concluded when Dominguez crashed the SUV behind a convenience store near North 18th Street and Parallel Parkway. Dominguez exited the vehicle armed with a handgun and fled on foot. During the pursuit, he reportedly turned and fired at officers, who returned fire, fatally wounding him. Dominguez was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox4kc.com/news/after-man-shot-killed-by-police-in-kck-family-questions-departments-account/
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article252255398.html

Rita Joanne Lillard

Age :64

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/20/2021

Location : 1000 block East Tri Oaks Lane

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during police standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police were called to an apartment complex around 9 a.m. Upon arrival, officers saw Rita Joanne Lillard, 64, walking toward the apartment where the 911 call originated. As she knocked on the door, Lewis Trinidad Nunez, 46, answered and shot her at point-blank range, killing her. He then shot at the officers. One officer opened fire, wounding Nunez. He then retreated into the apartment, where he barricaded himself. Nunez eventually exited the apartment on his own. His girlfriend, Virginia Lillian Lillard, 39, was also found dead inside the apartment.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 2 Fatalities
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/west-houston-apartment-comlplex-shooting/285-c4a4d87a-d142-4077-9aaa-2d7307713b67 

Mickey Ray Rice

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/20/2021

Location : Anderson Creek Road

City : Robbinsville

County : Graham

State : North Carolina

Agency : Graham County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Matthew Cox, Courtney Heaton

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during high-speed pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 20, 2021, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Deputy Matthew Cox of the Graham County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Nissan Altima driven by 31-year-old Mickey Ray Rice for minor infractions, including an improper left turn and a broken taillight. While Deputy Cox processed Rice's information, Rice fled, initiating a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds of up to 100 mph. The chase ended at the dead end of Anderson Creek Road, where Rice attempted to maneuver his vehicle to continue fleeing but was blocked by Deputy Courtney Heaton's patrol car.
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As Deputy Heaton approached the vehicle, Rice brandished a weapon that was later identified as a BB gun resembling a handgun. Despite multiple commands to drop the weapon, Rice allegedly swung it toward Deputy Heaton. In response, Deputy Heaton fired a single shot, fatally striking Rice. No law enforcement officers were injured.
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation reviewed the incident, and District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch concluded that Deputy Heaton’s use of deadly force was justified under North Carolina law.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:1 Fatality (Mickey Ray Rice

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wlos.com/news/local/graham-county-sheriff-suspect-killed-by-deputy-ignored-commands-to-drop-weapon-gun-turned-out-to-be-fake
https://www.grahamstar.com/local-regional-newsletter/identity-confirmed-shooting-fatality
https://wlos.com/news/local/graham-county-deputy-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-fatal-shooting-courtney-heaton-mickey-ray-rice
https://wrgc.com/deputy-cleared-in-fatal-shooting/
https://wlos.com/news/local/investigation-underway-into-fatal-graham-county-deputy-involved-shooting-sbi-confirms
https://theonefeather.com/2021/12/03/graham-co-sherriffs-deputy-cleared-in-fatal-shooting/
https://www.facebook.com/smnews/posts/10159479432125310/
https://keyt.com/cnn-regional/2021/07/06/sheriff-suspect-killed-ignored-commands-to-drop-weapon-gun-turned-out-to-be-fake/
https://www.grahamstar.com/local-regional-newsletter/county-deputy-cleared-after-june-shooting

Gregory Hoskins

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/19/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Gary

County : Lake

State : Indiana

Agency : Hobart Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 19, 2021, around 1:20 a.m., Gregory Hoskins disregarded a Hobart Police officer's attempt to pull over his gray SUV for running a stop sign. The officer activated emergency lights and sirens, but Hoskins sped westbound on 39th Avenue, ignoring several additional stop signs. The officer pursued Hoskins, who continued to disregard traffic signals, including a red light at 39th Avenue and Broadway in Gary, Indiana. As Hoskins entered the intersection, his SUV was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle traveling north on Broadway, resulting in his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/man-killed-in-crash-during-police-pursuit/article_4ca8fba4-b992-5c20-9865-13e1376817a1.html

Briana Sykes

Age :19

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 06/19/2021

Location : 2905 Saginaw Street

City : Flint

County : Genesee

State : Michigan

Agency : Flint Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/19/2021, during a Juneteenth parade, a Flint Police Department officer was involved in a shooting incident with Briana Sykes, a 19-year-old woman, near the location of 2905 SaginawStreet in Flint. According to police reports, Sykes for undisclosed reasons allegedly fired at the officer. The opened fire, killing her. The incident occurred around 2:14 p.m. and took place during the city's Juneteenth celebration. The investigation was handed over to the Michigan State Police at the request of the Flint Police Department.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://heavy.com/news/briana-sykes-flint-police-shooting-video/
2. https://www.newsweek.com/brianna-sykes-19-identified-woman-killed-police-officer-flint-michigan-1602638
3. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/woman-killed-by-police-officer-at-flint-juneteenth-parade-after-shooting-first
4. https://www.yahoo.com/news/michigan-officer-overcome-tears-fatally-164211262.html
5. https://www.ibtimes.sg/dramatic-video-shows-moment-officer-sobs-after-shooting-dead-briana-sykes-juneteenth-parade-58344
6. https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/woman-who-shot-at-police-killed-by-cop-at-juneteenth-event/
7. https://www.blackenterprise.com/police-officer-kills-flint-mi-teen-who-fired-at-him-near-citys-juneteenth-parade/

Tyler Hodge

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/19/2021

Location : 500 block West Carlyle Street

City : Wichita

County : Sedgwick

State : Kansas

Agency : Wichita Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At about 10:15 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check to check on a woman at a home. Upon arrival, two officers contacted the woman and her daughter at the home. The woman reported a physical disturbance with her boyfriend, Tyler Hodge. The woman told officers she believed Hodge had left. Hodge's vehicle was at the home, so the officers began checking the home and property. The two officers found Hodge seated in a detached shed in the backyard, armed with a rifle. Hodge ran toward the officers and fired multiple shots. During an exchange of gunfire in which a deputy was wounded, police shot and killed Hodge.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksn.com/news/crime/da-no-charge-against-wichita-officer-who-killed-man/ 

Everett Stern

Age :63

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/18/2021

Location : N Arkansas Avenue and Arctic Avenue

City : Atlantic City

County : Atlantic

State : New Jersey

Agency : Atlantic City Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Fatal collision involving police vehicle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/18/2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Everett Stern, 63, was struck and killed by a marked Atlantic City Police Department patrol vehicle at the intersection of N Arkansas Avenue and Arctic Avenue. The officer driving the vehicle was reportedly responding to a routine call for service and did not have lights or sirens activated at the time of the collision.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nj.com/atlantic/2021/06/bicyclist-struck-and-killed-by-atlantic-city-police-vehicle-officials-say.html
https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-on-bicycle-struck-and-killed-by-atlantic-city-police-car/article_b71f3a50-98c1-11eb-95aa-bf10cc4770a6.html
https://6abc.com/atlantic-city-bicyclist-killed-police-car-collision/10795122/

Max Jaramillo

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 78 Pedro Place

City : Veguita

County : Socorro

State : New Mexico

Agency : Socorro County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Lt. Richard Lopez and Deputy Carlos Valenzuela

Cause of Death : Fire

Event : Killed by explosion during shootout with police

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, around 9 p.m., deputies from the Socorro County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of shots fired at 78 Pedro Place in Veguita, New Mexico. A neighbor reported that occupants of a white Dodge pickup truck were shooting at an unoccupied residence. Deputies Richard Lopez and Carlos Valenzuela arrived and were met with gunfire from Dean Gross, who fired at least one shot at them. Both deputies returned fire, striking the truck, which caused an explosion. During the incident, Max Jaramillo, 29, fled on foot into the desert. Dean Gross, Joseph Ramalia, and two women remained at the scene and were detained by deputies. Jaramillo was later found deceased in a nearby arroyo.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2021/07/06/update-ois-involving-the-socorro-county-sheriffs-office-in-veguita-nm/
2. https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/family-files-lawsuit-after-man-killed-in-explosion-during-a-shoot-out-with-socorro-county-sheriffs-office/
3. https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/video-shows-explosion-during-socorro-co-deputy-involved-shooting/

Katelyn Jo "Katie" Robinson

Age :20

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : M-129 and 20th Street

City : Sault Ste. Marie

County : Chippewa

State : Michigan

Agency : Chippewa County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/17/2021, starting at about 7: 59 p.m., the Chippewa County Central Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a truck driving recklessly in the Pickford area, heading north towards Sault Ste. Marie. Deputies from the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office located the truck traveling northbound on M-129 and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The truck did not stop and continued at high speed with police chasing until it collided with the rear of a small car driven by bystander Katelyn Jo "Katie" Robinson at the intersection of M-129 and 20th Street. The collision propelled Robinson's car into an electric pole, causing her to be ejected. She died at the crash site. The truck then continued northbound, eventually crashing after hitting a stop sign, an electric pole guide wire, three parked cars, and a building. The driver of the truck was transported to War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, also with life-threatening injuries.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 life-threatening injury

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.miningjournal.net/news/front-page-news/2021/06/20-year-old-killed-in-chippewa-co-traffic-crash/
2. https://www.sooleader.com/local-news/driver-in-collision-killing-saultite-katie-robinson-charged-7620318
3. https://www.sooleader.com/local-sports/phenomenal-person-sault-remembers-katie-robinsons-legacy-6511604
4. https://www.sooleader.com/local-news/third-annual-katie-robinson-memorial-showcase-this-weekend-8218545
5. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sooeveningnews/name/katelyn-robinson-obituary?id=17003537
6. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228742507/katelyn_jo-robinson
7. https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/mi/sault-sainte-marie/katelyn-robinson-12911083
8. https://www.facebook.com/saultanimalhospital/posts/as-many-of-you-know-there-was-a-tragic-car-accident-late-last-week-that-led-to-t/4747221338630592/
9. https://www.facebook.com/downtownsault/posts/katie-and-her-teammates-recently-volunteered-with-us-at-downtown-sault-were-sad-/3762781917160701/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :15

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 1000 block County Welfare Road

City : Leesport

County : Berks

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Bern Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, Bern Township officers on patrol initiated a pursuit of a vehicle for undisclosed reasons. The driver continued to drive, and officers escalated the chase. The pursuit ended when the vehicle struck a tree. The driver, Michael Brooks Jr., 20, and the 15-year-old female passenger were both pronounced dead at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/coroner-ids-2-killed-in-crash-after-police-chase-in-bern/article_891d6b30-d02d-11eb-b3fa-affd8fbef1af.html

Michael J. Brooks Jr.

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 1000 block County Welfare Road

City : Leesport

County : Berks

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Bern Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, Bern Township officers on patrol initiated a pursuit of a vehicle for undisclosed reasons. The driver continued to drive, and officers escalated the chase. The pursuit ended when the vehicle struck a tree. The driver, Michael Brooks Jr., 20, and the 15-year-old female passenger were both pronounced dead at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/coroner-ids-2-killed-in-crash-after-police-chase-in-bern/article_891d6b30-d02d-11eb-b3fa-affd8fbef1af.html 

John Geisler

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 100 block Spring Water Court

City : Moon Township

County : Allegheny

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Moon Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, Moon Township police responded to a domestic disturbance involving John Geisler, 37, and his mother. Geisler threatened to shoot his mother and any officers who arrived. After fleeing the scene, he was located in his vehiclewith a gun and rammed a police car before fleeing again. A SWAT team surrounded his residence, and after several hours during which flash bang grenades were fired inside, Geisler was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://patch.com/pennsylvania/moon/swat-situation-ends-peacefully-moon
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/swat-situation-in-moon-township/

Shawn Michael Roy Montoya

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 4200 block 88th Street Northeast

City : Marysville

County : Snohomish

State : Washington

Agency : Marysville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, officers from the Marysville Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the 4200 block of 88th Street Northeast. Shawn Michael Roy Montoya reportedly left the scene in a white pickup truck. When an officer spotted the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Montoya continued driving. An officer used his vehicle to disable Montoya’s truck. As officers approached the truck, they heard a gunshot. Police reported that Montoya died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/police-after-short-chase-in-marysville-man-dies-by-suicide/ 

Daniel Ray

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2021

Location : 3000 block Frazier

City : Covington

County : Kenton

State : Kentucky

Agency : Covington Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Shot and killed by police under unknown circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2021, Daniel Ray, a 35-year-old male, was shot and killed by officers during an arrest attempt by officers of the Covington Police Department in the 3000 block of Frazier in Covington, Kentucky, for reasons they have not publicly explained.
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TOTAL FATALITIES:1 (Daniel Ray)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlwt.com/article/daniel-ray-covington-police-shooting/37051718
https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article252019243.html
https://www.nkytribune.com/2021/06/covington-man-identified-in-officer-involved-shooting/

Kendall Allen Jamerson

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/16/2021

Location : Pedlar River Road

City : Vesuvius

County : Amherst

State : Virginia

Agency : Virginia State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 16, 2021, at approximately 5:39 p.m., Virginia State Police were asked to assist the Buckingham County Sheriff's Office in arresting a wanted felon. Troopers located a man matching the description of the suspect, along with a woman inside a Chevrolet Tahoe. When approached, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene, hitting one of the troopers' vehicles. A pursuit ensued, and the driver jumped from the moving vehicle, which then ran off the road and into a ditch. Troopers then confronted Kendall Allen Jamerson, who was armed with a firearm. Police engaged Jamerson, and he was shot and killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://newsadvance.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-man-dead/article_887739d8-cf18-11eb-ab83-3f2b56b4e8f5.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/16/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Leonia

County : Bergen

State : New Jersey

Agency : U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during kidnapping investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Agents from the FBI's Newark office surrounded an apartment complex at 96E Lakeview Avenue in Leonia, New Jersey. Following a lengthy stakeout, agents shot and killed a man they believed was involved in the kidnapping of a 17-year-old boy from Philadelphia. Authorities withheld details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/leonia/2021/06/17/leonia-nj-shooting-philadelphia-kidnapping-fbi/7726331002/ 

Jermaine Sonnier

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/16/2021

Location : 6200 block Westward Street

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Overdose

Event : Died after swallowing drugs during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Westward Street around 7 p.m. during a narcotics investigation when Jermaine Sonnier fled on foot. During the foot chase, officers tasered Sonnier but continued to struggle with him before successfully restraining him. Once inside a police cruiser, Sonnier told officers that he had swallowed drugs. He was transported to a hospital by ambulance, where he died while en route.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/drug-suspect-dead-tased-dies-hpd-custody-death-man-in/10800989/

Baby Boy Maynard

Age :3

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/16/2021

Location : 700 block Nellie Gray Place

City : Whitsett

County : Guilford

State : North Carolina

Agency : Elon Police Department

Officer(s) : Orlando Maynard

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Accidental firearm discharge involving a child

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 16, 2021, at approximately 7:35 a.m., deputies from the Guilford County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Nellie Gray Place in Whitsett, North Carolina, following reports of a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. The child, the 3-year-old son of Elon Police Officer Orlando Maynard, accessed an unsecured firearm within the home. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Officer Maynard, who was not present at the time of the incident, was charged with failure to store a firearm to protect a minor, a misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 18 months probation, during which he is prohibited from possessing firearms. The Elon Police Department announced that Officer Maynard’s status as a sworn officer is under review by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
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In the interim, he has been reassigned to a civilian role within the Town of Elon.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:1 Fatality (3-year-old child)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/elon-police-officer-pleads-guilty-in-accidental-shooting-that-killed-3-year-old-son/83-a32ac160-03a4-4abb-a84a-1e85241a4960
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/elon-officer-who-pleaded-guilty-after-toddlers-accidental-shooting-to-remain-employed/
: https://www.wxii12.com/article/elon-police-officer-charged-after-sons-accidental-shooting-death/36945772
https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2021/07/town-elon-police-officer-charged-accidental-death
https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2022/07/police-toddler-job-fatal-elon
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/elon-police-officer-pleads-guilty-to-failing-to-secure-gun-in-death-of-his-3-year-old-child/
https://alamancenews.com/police-officer-faces-misdemeanor-in-accidental-gun-death-of-his-son/
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/elon-officer-charged-with-failure-to-secure-gun-after-3-year-old-dies-by-gunshot-wound/
•https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/elon-officer-charged-misdemeanor-fail-to-secure-gun-after-accidental-shooting-death-of-son/83-5c052829-77c6-432b-835e-104e2b11d3ad
: https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/elon-officer-placed-on-administrative-leave-after-3-year-old-killed-in-extremely-tragic-shooting/

Billy Jack Barker

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/16/2021

Location : 100 block Sunset Lane

City : Bessemer City

County : Gaston

State : North Carolina

Agency : Bessemer City Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Not Disclosed

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 16, 2021, Bessemer City Police Department officers attempted to serve arrest warrants on two individuals at a residence on the 100 block of Sunset Lane. While at the scene, officers identified Billy Jack Barker as another individual wanted on outstanding warrants. When officers attempted to take Barker into custody, he fled on foot.Officers pursued Barker for a short distance, repeatedly ordering him to stop and show his hands. During the chase, Barker reached toward his waistband multiple times. Bessemer City Police Officers D.F. James and C.L. Jarvis opened fire, killing Barker.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://bessemercity.com/bessemer-city-police-department-updated-press-release/
https://wlos.com/news/local/marion-man-charged-with-multiple-sex-offenses-billy-jack-barker
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/sbi-scene-officer-involved-shooting-bessemer-city/3P3PXI466VBRHJ66QBRDDRDMEY/
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2021/06/16/north-carolina-police-officer-shoots--kills-man-after-chase
https://www.wbtw.com/news/north-carolina-man-fatally-shot-by-police-was-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-january/

John Earle Barnes

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/16/2021

Location : Stuckey Road

City : Alford

County : Jackson

State : Florida

Agency : Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

John Earle Barnes called police for help around midnight and then began arguing with responding deputies. He also streamed his interaction with them on Facebook. During the altercation, family members reported that Barnes stepped out of his trailer with a pellet gun and pointed it toward the deputies, who shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/fatal-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-jackson-county/

Michael D. Mason

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/16/2021

Location : Eastland Parkway and Gayle Drive

City : Lexington

County : Lexington-Fayette

State : Kentucky

Agency : Lexington Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 16, 2021, Michael D. Mason, a 46-year-old white man, was chased by Lexington Police Department officers for undisclosed reasons. He crashed at the intersection of Eastland Parkway and Gayle Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, and died as a result.

TOTAL FATALITIES:1 (Michael D. Mason)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lex18.com/news/crash-involving-police-pursuit-leaves-one-dead
https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article251991342.html
https://www.lexingtonpoliceky.gov/news/police-chase-ends-fatal-crash 

Tony Robert Hall Jr.

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/16/2021

Location : 391 Comfort Drive

City : Harrison

County : Hamilton

State : Ohio

Agency : Harrison Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 16, 2021, in Harrison, Ohio, police responded to a report of a disturbance at a hotel involving a man and a woman. The incident escalated into a lengthy standoff. Tony Robert Hall Jr., a 42-year-old man, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head inside the hotel during the standoff.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://local12.com/news/local/swat-responds-after-man-barricades-himself-inside-harrison-hotel
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/tony-hall-jr-obituary?pid=199124787

Nathaniel "Nate" Damien Raabe

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/15/2021

Location : 1800 block West Stinson Road

City : Westmoreland

County : Macon

State : Tennessee

Agency : Macon County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Sgt. Petty, other deputies

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Nathaniel "Nate" Damien Raabe, a 48-year-old male, was shot and killed by deputies from the Macon County Sheriff's Office on June 15, 2021, in Westmoreland, Tennessee. Deputies responded to a report of a man with a gun acting irrationally and frightening residents. Upon arrival, they encountered Raabe with a rifle. He reportedly fired at deputies. They opened fire. Raabe then retreated inside the home. When additional deputies arrived, Raabe exited the home, initially put the rifle to his head, and then fired on deputies again, striking Sgt. Petty twice. Deputies opened fire, killing Raabe.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/macon-co-deputy-injured-in-shooting-at-westmoreland-home 

Perry E. Boyd

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/15/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Wolcott

County : White

State : Indiana

Agency : White County Sheriff's Office, Monon Police Department, Wolcott Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 15, 2021, around 9:20 p.m., officers from the White County Sheriff's Office, Monon Police Department, and Wolcott Police Department attempted to serve an arrest warrant for Perry E. Boyd at a residence located at 402 W. Anderson Street in Wolcott, Indiana. Upon arrival, Boyd entered the home, and when police followed, an exchange of gunfire occurred between Boyd and the officers. Boyd was shot and killed during the confrontation, and a Wolcott town deputy marshal was wounded.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 1 injury

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2021/06/15/indiana-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-wolcott/7712359002/

Jimmy Nguyen

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 06/15/2021

Location : Route 248 near Jandy Boulevard

City : Nazareth

County : Northampton

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/15/2021, Pennsylvania State Police attempted to stop Jimmy Nguyen near Route 248 and Jandy Boulevard in Nazareth. Nguyen did not stop and continued driving. Pennsylvania State Police escalated a chase that lasted until he struck a vehicle exiting Wegmans Drive and continued at high speeds through several municipalities. Near the intersection of Route 248 and Jandy Boulevard, Nguyen lost control, traveled into the opposite lane, clipped a Toyota RAV4, collided with a Mercedes SUV, and then crashed into a concrete barrier. He died in the crash. A bystander driver in the Mercedes was moderately injured. The officers involved were cleared of any wrongdoing.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality, 1 injury
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Last Update: 01/15/2025
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/police-pursuit-ends-with-man-killed-after-crashing-into-concrete-barrier-in-northampton-county-officials-say/
https://sauconsource.com/2021/06/15/pursuit-that-began-rt-248-ends-with-drivers-death-police/
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/driver-dies-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-and-crashing-in-northampton-county-police-say/2849200/

Jason Scott D'Ambrogio

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/15/2021

Location : 800 block Hickory Street

City : Honey Grove

County : Fannin

State : Texas

Agency : Honey Grove Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Around 11 p.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance and encountered Jason Scott D'Ambrogio armed with a rifle. D'Ambrogio allegedly fired at officers, striking one Honey Grove Police officer in the leg. He barricaded himself in the home overnight. The following day, officers found D'Ambrogio dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kltv.com/2021/06/16/officer-shot-honey-grove-standoff/ 

Solomon Jamison

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/15/2021

Location : 1015 E Northside Drive

City : Jackson

County : Hinds

State : Mississippi

Agency : Jackson Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during alleged gas station robbery

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 15, 2021, Solomon Jamison attempted to rob a gas station on E Northside Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, firing shots within the premises. Upon the arrival of Jackson Police Department officers, Jamison allegedly fired a shot at them. Police shot and killed him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wjtv.com/news/heavy-police-presence-at-gas-station-on-northside-drive/
https://www.wapt.com/article/jpd-on-scene-of-north-jackson-shooting/36732761
https://www.facebook.com/MaraAScottPR/posts/2913890398833988/
https://kingfish1935.blogspot.com/2021/06/jpd-officer-screws-up.html

Demonta Lamar Hambright Jr.

Age :16

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/15/2021

Location : North 76th Street and West Good Hope Road

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 15, 2021, at approximately 8:50 p.m., officers from the Milwaukee Police Department attempted to stop a stolen Kia Sportage driven by 16-year-old Demonta Lamar Hambright Jr. The driver fled the scene, leading to a police pursuit. Moments later, officers reportedly ended the pursuit before the stolen SUV crashed into an oncoming car. The teen driver, Demonta Hambright, was killed in the crash, and several others involved in the collision were injured.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality, Multiple Injuries

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wisn.com/article/teen-car-theft-suspect-killed-in-head-on-crash-5-others-injured/36741640

Adam Michael Green

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/14/2021

Location : 3100 block West Division Street

City : Hermitage

County : Davidson

State : Tennessee

Agency : Mt. Juliet Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Died after being tasered and restrained by police

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Adam Michael Green, a 40-year-old White male, died on June 14, 2021, in Hermitage, Tennessee, following an encounter with Mt. Juliet Police Department officers. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting an "unruly guest" at a home. A woman claimed an unknown man had entered her home, was sweating profusely, destroying property, and not speaking clearly. Officers believed Green exhibited signs of a substance overdose or impairment. When Green became combative, officers tasered him, restrained him, and handcuffed him. Shortly after, officers noticed Green had become unresponsive and determined he was deceased.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/wilson/mt-juliet/2021/06/15/tbi-investigating-after-man-dies-mt-juliet-police-custody/7705314002/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/14/2021

Location : 8000 block Lagos de Campo Boulevard

City : Tamarac

County : Broward

State : Florida

Agency : Broward Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Around 12:40 p.m., dispatch received a call regarding a disturbance. When deputies arrived, the man, believed to be armed, barricaded himself in the home and refused to come out. After several hours of negotiations that extended into the next morning, police entered the home and found the man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://tamaractalk.com/man-kills-himself-in-tamarac-bso-25455

Anthony Hannon

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/14/2021

Location : 40 A Lyford Hill Road

City : Pittsfield

County : Merrimack

State : New Hampshire

Agency : Pittsfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/14/2021, Pittsfield Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 40 A Lyford Hill Road. Upon arrival, they encountered Anthony Hannon, an armed man who refused to leave the residence or submit to arrest. A standoff ensued, lasting for approximately 10 hours. During the standoff, gunfire was exchanged between Hannon and the officers. Hannon was shot and killed by police.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.concordmonitor.com/Shooting-in-Pittsfield-involving-police-41049230
https://www.wmur.com/article/man-shot-killed-pittsfield-police-june-2021/36967514
https://www.unionleader.com/news/safety/police-fatally-shoot-armed-man-in-pittsfield-after-10-hour-standoff/article_4be902d2-0a7a-5b8c-bd4f-d1b9b7eaf110.html

Kevin Richard Giesel

Age :64

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/14/2021

Location : 5700 block South Park Boulevard

City : Parma

County : Cuyahoga

State : Ohio

Agency : Parma Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 14, 2021, officers from the Parma Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 64-year-old Kevin Richard Giesel. Giesel allegedly fled the traffic stop and locked himself inside his home on the 5700 block of South Park Boulevard in Parma, Ohio. Police escalated a standoff at the residence.
During the standoff, Giesel exited the home, and police engaged him in a shootout. He was shot and killed. Police did not confirm whose bullet caused his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/SpecialPages/Main-Report/Kevin-Giesel/Prosecutor-Summary

https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/05/15/attorney-general-dave-yost-releases-investigative-documents-on-kevin-giesel-case/

Stephen "Chilli" Tyler Griffitt

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/13/2021

Location : Gate Stone Lane

City : Stephens City

County : Frederick

State : Virginia

Agency : Frederick County Sheriff's Office, Winchester Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 13, 2021, at approximately 7:23 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute. Despite Griffitt telling the dispatcher it was an accidental dial, a woman and her children could be heard screaming in the background. Griffitt's wife and children fled the home, and she stated in a follow-up 911 call that Griffitt had choked and assaulted her the previous night. She also informed authorities that Griffitt was suicidal and armed with a pistol. Police surrounded the home, but after several failed communication attempts, they found Griffitt on the second-floor landing of the house. He died from a gunshot wound, which was determined to be self-inflicted.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/standoff-ends-in-apparent-suicide/article_2be76cd1-72c4-5ea1-b959-fd5422acf012.html

Eric Eugene Cole Jr.

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/13/2021

Location : 1400 block South Center Boulevard

City : Springfield

County : Clark

State : Ohio

Agency : Springfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Amanda Rosales

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police vehicle during response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 13, 2021, Springfield Police responded to the 1400 block of South Center Boulevard in Springfield, Ohio, following reports of a shooting. Eric Eugene Cole Jr., a 42-year-old male, had been shot during an apparent dispute.
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As Officer Amanda Rosales arrived at the scene, her police cruiser struck Cole, killing him. The circumstances of the collision remain under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dayton247now.com/news/local/man-dies-after-being-shot-run-over-by-responding-springfield-police-cruiser
https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/final-autopsy-man-run-over-by-springfield-cruiser-died-from-blunt-force-trauma-to-torso-ruled-an-accident/FDYIWCWN7RHZPHALC6R3GPIPMA/
https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/eric-coles-family-sues-springfield-police-for-his-death-seeks-federal-review-of-case/ZXWMQM2HORAQ5PIYF6HXXRQ2RA/

Christopher M. Van Kleeck

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/12/2021

Location : Schutt Road and Avenue A

City : Middletown

County : Orange

State : New York

Agency : Wallkill Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 12, 2021, at around 3:30 p.m., Wallkill Police responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance at a home on Schutt Road in Middletown, New York. Upon arriving, a confrontation occurred between police and Christopher M. Van Kleeck, 31. During the encounter, one of the officers shot and killed Van Kleeck.
The specific details were withheld by the police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/12/nyregion/ny-police-shooting-middletown.html
https://www.recordonline.com/news/local-news/officials-respond-to-fatal-shooting-in-middletown
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ny-police-shooting-middletown/2021/06/13/

Chris Moore

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/12/2021

Location : 4600 block Dorsey Evergreen Road

City : Dorsey

County : Itawamba

State : Mississippi

Agency : Itawamba County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 12, 2021, at around 11:30 a.m., deputies from the Itawamba County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Dorsey Evergreen Road where Chris Moore allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy before retreating inside. Moore had reportedly been dropped off at the residence and then allegedly shot and killed Gage Ison. With approximately eight people inside, including children, a standoff ensued. One child escaped and sought help. The sheriff's office managed to evacuate the others through a window while Moore remained inside. Police fired CS gas canisters and continued to mount pressure. Police eventually breached entry and found Moore dead from an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 2
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtva.com/news/local/two-dead-following-hostage-situation-apparent-murder-suicide-in-itawamba-county/article_cce24750-cf42-599f-83e8-8fc33ec9994b.html

William Michael Kradlak Jr.

Age :70

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/11/2021

Location : 7720 Pennsylvania Route 44

City : Watsontown

County : Northumberland

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence. William Michael Kradlak Jr. exited the home. Officers escalated a standoff. Kradlak fired a handgun toward officers. Police opened fire and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/06/70-year-old-man-fatally-shot-after-firing-at-troopers-pa-state-police.html

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/11/2021

Location : 7000 Fuller Road

City : Baltimore

County : Anne Arundel

State : Maryland

Agency : Maryland Transportation Authority Police

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/11/2021, Maryland Transportation Authority Police responded to a call involving a man with a "Be On The Lookout" alert from Howard County Police, related to a domestic incident. The man was located in a vehicle in a parking garage on Fuller Rad in Baltimore. Officers established a perimeter around the vehicle shortly before 11 a.m. Negotiators were called to the scene in an attempt to resolve the situation peacefully. At approximately 6: 40 p.m., officers heard gunfire from inside the car. Upon approaching the vehicle, they found the man deceased, having apparently committed suicide under police duress.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/suspect-shoots-kills-self-during-police-standoff-in-bwi-parking-garage/